Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Technology

A broad-based programme of studies, which aims to acquaint students with a wide range of problems that arise in computing & information technology, together with various methods & technologies available as solutions.

  • Programming skills: high level languages — C++ & JAVA;
  • Multimedia: awareness of multimedia use in computer programming;
  • Theoretical & technical knowledge: importance of data and telecommunications to information systems, the emergence of the Internet, to understanding the principles of underlying operating systems and their continued development;
  • Individual development: acquiring analytical and numerical skills for computer programming, presentation & PR skills for various working environments.

Entry Requirements

Cyberjaya

  • STPM/A Level with minimum 2 principals; OR
  • Pass Foundation/Pre-University/Matriculation in related field and pass SPM/SPVM with 5 credits including English and Mathematics (excluding other language, religious and moral studies); OR
  • Pass Diploma in related field; OR
  • Any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government

Students with a recognized Diploma in related field will be given advanced standing into the Degree programme.

London

  • IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
  • 3 'A' Level passes or equivalent
  • Limkokwing Foundation Programme or equivalent

Students with a recognised Certificate or Diploma in the relevant field will be given credit exemptions based on past results.

Gaborone, Maseru

Pass an ‘O’ Level or equivalent qualification from an institution recognised by the local Ministry of Education.

Advanced Standing:

  • Pass a Foundation (minimum of 1 year), Pre-University or Matriculation programme in a related field or discipline or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognised by the local Ministry of Education; or
  • Pass a Diploma programme (minimum at Year 1 or Year 2) in a related field or discipline or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognised by the local Ministry of Education; and
  • In the instance of the above, credit transfers can be awarded by the Head of School or Programme Leaders based on individual cases through the inspection of results transcripts and course details (curriculum) in the related field or discipline from an institution recognised by the local Ministry of Education.

International Students

For non-Malaysian citizens, please refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency’s (MQA) List of Overseas Qualifications & its equivalency with Malaysian Education System (PDF) to see if you qualify for this course.

Programme Structure

Cyberjaya

Year 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
Communication Theory & Study Skills JAVA Programming 1
Fundamental of Computer Systems Intro to Information Systems
Digital Design Fundamentals Multimedia Authoring
C++ Programming 1 Database System
Creative Studies C++ Programming 2
Multimedia Technology
Select One: Select One:
Co-Curriculum 1 Co-Curriculum 2
Malaysian Studies Moral Studies
Islamic Studies
Year 2
Semester 3 Semester 4
Business Communication Skills Data Communication & Networking
Computer Architecture Web Programming with JAVA
JAVA Programming 2 Interactive Multimedia
E-Commerce Theories & Practices System Development Methods & Tools
Management Information Systems Information Technology Law
Discrete Mathematics Human Computer Interaction
Select One: Global Classroom
Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B
Co-Curriculum 3
Year 3
Semester 5 Semester 6
Major Project 1 Operating System
Software Project Management Computer Network
Data Structure & Algorithm Analysis Artificial Intelligence
Ethics & Professional Conduct Major Project 2
Distributed System Knowledge Management
Database Design & Management
Practical Internship

Gaborone, Maseru

Year 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
Introduction to C++ Programming Database System
Fundamentals of Computer Systems Information Systems Models
Mathematics for Computing Multimedia Authoring
Multimedia Technology Introduction to JAVA Programming
Communication in New Economy Probability & Statistic
Web Design Object-Oriented Techniques
Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2
Advanced C++ Programming Advanced JAVA Programming
Human Computer Interaction Computer Maintenance & Upgrade
Web Programming with JAVA Data Communication& Networking
Discrete Structures Data Structures and Algorithms Analysis
E-Commerce Systems Systems Development Methods and Tools
Business Communication Information Technology Law
Year 3
Semester 1 Semester 2
Major Project 1 Networking Administration
Interactive Multimedia Major Project 2
Software Project Management Operating System
Ethics & Professional Conduct Security Implementation & Management
Distributed Systems Knowledge Management

Career Opportunities

One who will be responsible to implement, analyse, design, manage and evaluate system solutions. Equipped with sound skills and knowledge in application & tools usage to provide recommendations to improve design cycle time, keeping abreast with the speed of change with IT technologies or tools available. Graduates can be employed as:

  • IT Specialist
  • System Analyst
  • System Engineer
  • Lead Programmer
  • Database Analyst
  • MIS Manager