Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Software Systems Development

This programme produces and equips graduates with in-depth knowledge and skills that are essential to work as professionals in the software systems development and computer networking sectors. In addition to fundamentals of computing, topics of specialisation covered are Integrative Programming, Web Application Development, Software Engineering, Introduction to Computer Security, Software Project Management, Human Computer Interaction and Computer Networks. Students graduating from this programme will be capable of developing software systems in various platforms to fulfill the needs and requirements from organisations using appropriate software engineering methodologies and software project management techniques. In addition, students will also be able to design, configure, set up and maintain computer networks in organisations.

Electives courses like Internet of Things, Agile Software Development, Visual Programming, Digital Multimedia, Cloud Computing, Systems Administration, Mobile Application Development, Advanced Database Management and Software Quality Assurance and Testing will be offered to students undergoing this programme.

Students will have an opportunity to work with the industry through their 6 months of industrial training and carry out real-life projects in software systems development, network communications or database management. All such training will add value to their qualifcation and increase their employment opportunities.

 Duration:

(1) STPM - Grade C in 2 relevant subjects
(2) A Level - Grade C in 2 relevant subjects
(3) UEC - Grade B in 5 relevant subjects
(4) Other IHL - Relevant Foundation accredited by MQA / relevant diploma (with minimum CGPA 2.5000)^ accredited by MQA
(5) TAR UC - Foundation in Computing (Track B) OR Relevant Diploma(with minimum CGPA 2.5000)^

Compulsory subjects:
i) (1), (2), (3) and (4) must include SPM Credit/ O Level Grade C in Mathematics/ UEC Grade B in one mathematics subject
ii) (1), (2), (3) and (4) must include SPM Pass/ O Level Grade E (Pass)/ UEC Grade C in English Language*

^ Graduates with CGPA 2.0001 - 2.4999 are required to sit and pass a Qualifying Test.

*Grade C and above in AELE0364 English Language conducted by TAR UC is accepted as having fulfilled the English Language requirement for applicants who fail English Language at SPM/O Level/UEC.

Note:
a) Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Bachelor Degree.
b) TAR UC Diploma will be accepted on credit transfer into Bachelor Degree programmes.
c) Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
d) Subject to the Ministry of Higher Education latest requirements.

 Programme Outline:

• IT Fundamentals
• Web Design and Development
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Integrative Programming
• Fundamentals of Computer Networks
• Human Computer Interaction
• Web Application Development
• Computer Networks
• Advanced Computer Networks
• Software Project Management
• Problem Solving and Programming
• Introduction to Computer Security
• Database Management
• Computer Organisation and Architecture
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Research Methods
• Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Operating Systems
• Software Engineering
• Social and Professional Issues
• Probability and Statistics
• Discrete Mathematics
• Project I
• Project II
• Industrial Training (6 months)

Electives (Choose 3):

• Agile Software Development
• Digital Multimedia
• Mobile Application Development
• Blockchain Application Development
• Systems Administration
• Visual Programming
• Cloud Computing
• Advanced Database Management
• Software Quality Assurance and Testing
• Internet of Things

Free Module Electives (Choose 1)

• Music Appreciation
• Principles of Accounting