History
Origins
Initiated by the Malaysian Government to address the critical shortage of IT professionals at all levels in Malaysia and the region, APIIT was tasked with producing IT professionals equipped with necessary skills required by the fast-growing multibillion-ringgit IT industry in Malaysia.
APIIT works toward the vision and strategy of the Malaysian Government for 2020 by filling the national need for technology professionals at all levels, particularly those with specialist skills.
Since 1994, the Institute has now grown from being a successful local player in Malaysia to establishing itself as a major regional player, with activities and overseas centres in Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan; Colombo, Sri Lanka; Panipat, India; and Perth, Australia.
Supported by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, approved by the Ministry of Education and funded by the Sapura Group of companies, APIIT has built solid reputation for excellence in IT education.
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to ensure a continuous supply of skilled IT professionals to meet the shortage in Malaysia and the region, to raise the level of IT development in the country, and to meet the IT goals of the Multimedia Super Corridor as well as the region.
APIIT History & Timeline
Year |
1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
1993
APIIT commenced operations at a prestigious location - Wisma Semantan, Damansara Heights. All operations were housed on one floor
APIIT awarded the first indigenous Computing and IT Diploma and Higher Diploma in Malaysia
1994
APIIT signed Memorandum of Understanding with Monash University, Australia for Twinning Bachelors Degrees, witnessed by High Commissioner of Australia
APIIT achieved ISO Quality certification within first year of operations
First specialised IT courses offered
1995
Monash twinning degree launched
APIIT's first Internet connection at 19200bps
First graduation ceremony held at Crown Princess Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
1996
First modular Masters degree programmes launched with Staffordshire University, UK
Masters degree programmes launched with UNIMAS
Over 600 attended graduation ceremony
APIIT's first website launched
Over 90 APIIT students off to further studies at Staffordshire University, UK
Third Masters degree added to APIIT's portfolio - M.Sc. in Software Engineering
1997
APIIT awarded Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) status by the Multimedia Development Corporation
Over 150 APIIT students pursue further studies at Monash University, Australia
Over 100 APIIT students pursue further studies at Staffordshire University, UK
KL City Campus began operations
Multimedia PCs installed in computer labs
First Masters degree graduation ceremony at Carcosa Seri Negara
First visit by Chancellor, Lord Ashley and Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Christine King of Staffordshire University, UK, to Malaysia
APIIT TPM Ground Breaking ceremony held
1998
APIIT Karachi, Pakistan began operations
Ministry of Education granted approval for APIIT to run '3+0' degrees
APIIT appointed SUN and Microsoft authorised training centres
APIIT students at Monash University won National Object Technology Prize
APIIT students at Monash University scored among the best ever final-year results
Outstanding academic performance by APIIT students at Staffordshire University (6 APIIT students gained 1st Class Honours out of 21 from a total of 200 students)
More than 1,000 graduates at graduation ceremony
Appointed SUN authorised Java training centre
First part-time Diploma in Business intake
APIIT student, Quan Sheet Kuan, received top International Student Prize at Staffordshire University
APIIT student, Wong Li Lian, participated in American Youth Foundation Leadership Conference in the United States
1999
Awarded MSC Research and Development Grant amounting to RM1.5million
First in education and training industry to receive Enterprise 50 Award
Appointed SAP University Alliance Partner
APIIT student, Chan Phooi Lai, awarded scholarship from Monash University to pursue Honours degree
2000
APIIT Colombo, Sri Lanka began operations
APIIT Lahore, Pakistan began operations
APIIT achieved 3rd ranking in Enterprise 50 Award
New corporate training courses introduced
APIIT student, Karen Chow Ling, awarded MIM's Tun Razak Youth Leadership Award
Smart School training conducted by APIIT students
Hardware implementation for Smart School successfully undertaken
APIIT student, Tiffany Ng, selected as Youth Trade Ambassador under Rakan Muda Team Malaysia programme 2001
Malaysian Sign Language Guide developed by APIIT students together with Malaysian Federation for the Deaf
Appointed as Novell Education Academic Partner
2001
Malaysian Sign Language Guide launched together with Malaysian Federation for the Deaf
APIIT student, Kong Phui Lyn, competed in 10th US Open Taekwondo Championships in Las Vegas, USA
2Mbps Internet line introduced in APIIT
Appointed Microsoft Certified Technical Education Centre
First professional certification, MCSE, began intake
2002
APIIT student won 3rd prize in Nokia Mobile Java competition
APIIT graduate participated in Raleigh Expedition in Sabah
Top Award at MSC-APICTA for 'Best of Smart Learning Applications'
Silver Award for APIIT student in HSBC Young IT Entrepreneur Award
EPSON - APIIT Strategic Alliance formed
INTEL University Roadshow at APIIT
2003
Double success for APIIT entries in Asia Student.NET competition organised by Microsoft Inc.
Nationwide launch of e2 programme (Excite the Entrepreneur) by MAVCAP and TeAM
APIIT students participated in ICT training programme for youths from Timor-Leste
First graduation ceremony at APIIT Colombo, Sri Lanka
Awards from Ministry of Education for Excellence in R&D; and Excellence in Development of Overseas Centres
Moved to new premises at Technology Park Malaysia
2004
Perth Commercial College, Australia, acquired
APIIT gained University College status
Lecturers presented papers at Knowledge Management Conference (KMICE) at Universiti Utara Malaysia
APIIT student, Christine Sharmila, selected for national women's soccer team
Two APIIT students selected for national men's basketball team
APIIT student participated in National Judo championships
APIIT student, Sachpal Singh, selected as Youth Trade Ambassador under Rakan Muda Team Malaysia programme 2004
Gold and Judges Award for APIIT students in HSBC Young IT Entrepreneur Awards
Dean's Honour List for APIIT student at Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Triple Honours for APIIT at the Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA) 2004
Only finalist from Malaysia in the Regional Asian Innovation Awards organised by the Far Eastern Economic Review
Received NAPEI Award for Education Excellence from the Deputy Minister of Higher Education
APIIT student, Lee Ting Rui, received the Prime Minister's Golden Hands Award from the Prime Minister of Malaysia
Success at the regional APICTA Awards in Hong Kong and at the PIKOM (Computer Industry Association of Malaysia) ICT Awards.
2005
APIIT TPM renamed to UCTI (University College of Technology & Innovation)
First Inter College Cyber Games (ICCG) held at APIIT drew good response from colleges
APIIT Foundation student, Lee Ting Rui, attained Top 15 placing in IT/PC Network Support at WorldSkills competition in Helsinki, Finland
R&D; product, iShield, launched in Thailand and marketed as WhiteNet
New APIIT website launched
Linux Technology Solutions Workshop at APIIT attracted speakers from IT industry, Government, and over 120 participants
APIIT's Smart School signed Memorandum of Understanding with Midlands Leadership Centre for collaboration on curriculum development, teaching-learning infrastructure and other areas
Women Futsal team emerged champions in 1st women's futsal tournament at MAPCU Sports Carnival
A joint lecturer-student research paper presented at the International Conference on Information and Communication Technology in Management (ICTM) in Melaka graded excellent
UCTI Taekwondo team emerged overall champions in 1st UCTI Challenge Cup
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