Bachelor (Hons) in Information Technology

Overview
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) at HELP University is a three-year programme designed to equip students with essential IT skills and industry-relevant expertise. Whether aspiring to be a programmer, IT consultant, or specialist in other IT roles, students gain knowledge in key areas such as object-oriented analysis, multimedia, networking, data communications, and internet publishing.

The curriculum focuses on preparing students to tackle emerging IT challenges with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects.

Why Choose HELP?

• Industry-aligned curriculum – Developed with input from the Industry Advisory Board to enhance employability.
• Internship opportunities – Strong industry connections provide hands-on experience for students.
• Expert guidance – Guest lectures by industry professionals.
• Outstanding career prospects – 99.99% graduate employability, with alumni working at top companies like Accenture, Shell, Astro, Maxis, HP, Intel, Citibank, and IBM.

Entry Requirements

• A pass in STPM with a minimum grade of C (CGPA 2.00) in any TWO (2) subjects or any equivalent qualification and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; OR
• A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid in any TWO (2) subjects (including a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent); OR
• A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; OR
• Diploma in Computing (Level 4, MQF) or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; OR
• Any Diploma in Science and Technology (Level 4, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75; OR
• Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, subject to HEP Senate/Academic Board’s approval; OR
• Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, subject to HEP Senate/Academic Board’s approval.

Notes:
Candidates for categories (iv) until (vii) with a CGPA below 2.75 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process.

English Requirement (International Students)

• Minimum IELTS 5.0 or equivalent International English Language qualification.

Year 1
7 Compulsory Courses

• Introduction to Information Technology
• Introduction to Database Systems
• Data Communications and Networking
• Introduction to Operating Systems
• Front-End Web Development
• OO Programming Fundamentals
• Discrete Mathematics

Elective Courses (Choose 2)

• Introduction to Programming
• Application of Mathematics in IT
• Analytics for Decision Making

Year 2 & 3
11 Compulsory Courses

• User Experience Design
• Systems Architecture and Design
• Advanced OO Programming
• Software Engineering Principles
• Technopreneurship and Innovation
• IT Project Management
• Computer Ethics and Cybersecurity
• Final Year Project I
• Final Year Project II
• Business Development Project
• Industrial Internship

Elective Courses (Choose 5)
Students can choose from a variety of elective subjects to design their own specialized tracks for their Information Technology degree.

Mobile Computing Track

• Introduction to Mobile Apps
• Cloud Computing
• Digital Payment and Security
• Web Technologies
• Wireless Networking
• Mobile Applications Development

Data Engineering Track

• Statistics and Data Visualization
• Cloud Computing
• Advanced Database Systems
• Enterprise Data Infrastructure
• Data Mining and Machine Learning
• Big Data Technologies

Computer Networking Track

• Cloud Computing
• Computer Forensics
• Advanced Networking
• Digital Payment and Security
• Web Technologies
• Wireless Networking

e-Business Track

• Applications of Data Analytics
• Small Business Management
• e-Commerce
• Social Media Marketing
• e-Commerce Strategies
• Digital Product Management

Web Engineering Track

• Web Programming
• Cloud Computing
• Introduction to Mobile Apps
• Web Technologies
• Big Data Technologies
• Mobile Applications Development

MPU Subjects
5 Compulsory MPU Courses

MPU1 (Choose 2 Courses)

• MPU3113 Hubungan Etnik (Malaysian students)
• MPU3123 Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (Malaysian students)
• MPU3143 Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International students)
• MPU3173 Pengajian Malaysia 3 (International students)

MPU2 (Choose 1)

• MPU3213 Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for Malaysian students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
• MPU3233 Leadership in Business

MPU3 (Choose 1)

• MPU3313 Comparative Ethics for Malaysia
• MPU3323 Malaysian Constitution
• MPU3353 Personal Financial Planning in Malaysia
• MPU3363 Issues of the Social Media on Malaysian Society
• MPU3343 Career Pathway in the Field of Behavioral Sciences in Malaysia

MPU4 (Choose 1)

• MPU3412 Co-curriculum – Sport 2
• MPU3422 Co-curriculum – Community Service 2
• MPU3432 Co-curriculum – Event Management 2