This programme will direct students to the development and use of multimedia systems. Students are exposed and trained in the relevant programming skills with use of multimedia applications:
- Theoretical & Technical: understanding the role of communication technology & tools as applied to distributed multimedia;
- Programming Skills: developing skills and in–depth understanding of the use of multimedia tools (application) with programming languages for Internet and World Wide Web applications;
- Design: to appreciate the importance of interactive design in computer programming.
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.
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.
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.
Programme Structure
Cyberjaya - London, Cambodia - Phnom Penh
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Communication Theory & Study Skills | JAVA Programming 1 |
| Fundamental of Computer Systems | Principles of Software Engineering |
| Mathematics for Computing | Multimedia Authoring |
| C++ Programming 1 | Database System |
| Creative Studies | Probability & Statistics |
| Multimedia Technology | Business Communication Skills |
| Select One: | Select One: |
| Co-Curriculum 1 | Co-Curriculum 2 |
| Malaysian Studies | Moral Studies |
| Islamic Studies | |
| Year 2 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
| Object Oriented Analysis & Design | Software Design |
| Computer Graphics | Data Communication & Networking |
| JAVA Programming 2 | Digital Production |
| Software Requirements Engineering | Interactive Multimedia |
| Interaction Design | Digital Modelling & Animation |
| Discrete Structures | Information Technology Law |
| Select One: | Global Classroom |
| Bahasa Kebangsaan A / B | |
| Co-Curriculum 3 | |
| Year 3 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
| Major Project 1 | Character Animation |
| Software Project Management | Software Testing & Reliability |
| Data Structure & Algorithm Analysis | Virtual Reality |
| Ethics & Professional Conduct | Major Project 2 |
| Formal Methods | Database Design & Management |
| Concept of Modelling | |
| Practical Internship | |
Gaborone, Maseru
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Introduction to C++ Programming | Database System |
| Fundamentals of Computer Systems | Software Modelling & Analysis |
| Mathematics for Computing | Multimedia Authoring |
| Multimedia Technology | Introduction to JAVA Programming |
| Communication in New Economy | Probability & Statistics |
| Web Design | Object Oriented Techniques |
| Year 2 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
| Sound production | Interactive Multimedia |
| Data Communication & Networking | Software Design |
| Software Verification & Validation | Advanced JAVA Programming |
| Discrete Structures | Data Structures & Algorithms Analysis |
| Human Computer Interaction | Animation Studies 1 |
| Computer Graphics | Information Technology Law |
| Year 3 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
| Major Project 1 | Character Animation |
| Digital Production | Major Project 2 |
| Software Project Management | Software Testing & Reliability |
| Ethics & Professional Conduct | Virtual Reality |
| Concept of Modelling | |
| Formal Methods | |
Career Opportunities
One has to be able to keep abreast with the needs of production of software(s) and programmes for computers; which revolve around the importance of information and content creation, content presentation; and animation and graphics usage in a particular website. Keeping up with the speed of change within the technologies is vital. Graduates can be employed as:
- Web Designer
- Web Content Developer
- Software Engineer
- Animator
- Software Tester
- Lead Programmer
- Software Project Manager
