Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)
Bachelor Degree
9 Semesters / 3 Years
Up to 100% PTPTN
From
RM 1,250.00per
month
month
RM 45,000.00 total tuition fee
Price listed above is applicable to local students only
Why this course
Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) enables students to gain deeper knowledge about technology with the combination of theories and practices from 3 specialisations: computer and network security, data analytics and software engineering. Courses such as principles of Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing & administration and human-computer interaction are in the programme as well to equip students with new technology practised in Malaysia.
This programme also provides students with a good understanding on computer ethics and Cyber Laws, computer forensic investigation and cryptography & network security.
- Microsoft content and cloud-based lab is embedded in the courses
- Students would be able to earn up to 20 Digital Badges or Certification based on courses embedded with Microsoft Content*
- Credit Transfer - Earn the degree that you want within lesser time and cost by transferring credits from prior education/learning experience.
- Through APEL, take advantage of your prior learning experiences to gain admission, with a further opportunity to reduce your study duration and costs
MOHE/MQA:
(R2/0611/6/0075) (02/29) (MQA/FA 1697)
Price listed above is applicable to local students only
Course information
Entry Requirements
Programme Entry Requirements
You must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for entry to the UNITAR Bachelor’s Programme:
Pass STPM with a minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in two (2) subjects ; OR
- A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid in any TWO (2) subjects; OR
- Pass Matriculation or Foundation with minimum CGPA of 2.00 ; OR
- Any Diploma in Science and Technology (Level 4,MQF) with minimum CGPA of 2.75; OR
- Any other Diploma (Level 4, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75. Candidate Candidates with a CGPA below 2.75 but more than 2.00 maybe admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process;
AND a credit in:
- Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; OR
- Candidates with a pass inMathematics, need to take a reinforcement Mathematics with appropriate topics in the discipline of Information Technology and Information Systems at the beginning of the study; OR
- Diploma in Computing (Level 4, MQF) or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates with a CGPA below 2.50 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process; OR
- Any other Diploma in Science and Technology or Business Studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 may be admitted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment process and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; OR
- Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) in computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subject to the approval of the Senate and MUST attend bridging courses; OR
- Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to the approval of the Senate and MUST attend bridging courses.
Language Requirements
International Students
- Minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS; OR its equivalent
Local Students
- Exempted from University English Courses:
i. Distinction in SPM / SPMV English
ii. MUET Band 4, 5 and 6
iii. A Pass in English Course at a previous institution - Required to take English Preparatory 2:
i. Credit in SPM / SPMV English
ii. MUET Band 1, 2 and 3 - Required to take both English Preparatory 1 and 2:
i. No credit in SPM / SPMV English
Course Structure
Core Courses
- Introduction to Information System
- Information Security Management
- Programming Principles and Techniques
- Discrete Mathematics
- Computer Organization and Architecture
- Data Communication and Computer Networking
- Computer Ethics and Cyber Laws
- Database
- Principles of Artificial Intelligence
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Internet Programming
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Human Computer Interaction
- Operating Systems
- Cloud Computing
- Software Project Management
- Minor Project
- Major Project
- Industrial Training
MPU Courses
- Falsafah dan Isu Semasa / Philosophy and Current Issues (Int)
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (Int)
- Design Thinking/Bahasa Kebangsaan A
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Recreational Event Planning
English Core
- English for Academic Purposes
- Business Communication
Electives
- Digital Business
- Service Management
- Quantitative Methods
- Labour Law and Industrial Relation
- Introduction to Psychology
- Principles of Economics
- Business Law
Specialisations
Cybersecurity
- Computer Forensics Investigation
- Ethical Hacking
- Secure Software Development
- Cryptography and Network Security
- Enterprise Disaster Recovery Planning
Computer Networking
- Cryptography and Network Security
- Cloud Networking Fundamentals
- Advanced Computer Networking
- Mobile Wireless Network
- Network Programming
Data Analytics
- Business Intelligence
- Programming for Data Analytics
- Research Methods for Data Analytics
- Principles of Machine Learning
- Big Data Analytics
Cloud Computing
- Cloud and Mobile Computing
- Cloud Computing with DevOps
- Cloud Computing Architecture
- Cloud Security
- Visualization Concept
Career Prospects
- Systems Analyst
- Data Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Computer Intelligence Officer
- Computer Network/ Cloud Engineer
- Digital Forensic Investigator
- Cybersecurity
- Compliance Officer/ Auditor
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cybersecurity Consultant
Programme Learning Outcome
The Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) of this programme is to prepare graduates who are able to:
- Action plan in protecting computer systems, network and electronic data.
- Analysis and converting sets of raw data into Business Intelligence.
- Design, establish and run applications on various programming platforms.
