Bachelor of Computer Science (Information Security) with Honours

Overall, the bachelor of computer science (information security) with honours programme provides students with the chance to participate in real-world, hands-on learning activities, such as internships and industry projects, ensuring that graduates are well-rounded and have the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the information security field. 

• The Bachelor of Computer Science (Information Security) with Honours program offered by Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (FSKTM) is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to help protecting information systems and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. The programme is accredited by professional bodies such as the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
• The programme is available for three and a half years and has a thorough curriculum that includes both theoretical and practical in information security. Students will have opportunities to specialize in  a wide range of topics, including cryptography, network security, software security, computer forensics, and cyber law and ethics.

Programme Educational Objectives

The Bachelor of Computer Science (Information Security) with Honours programme prepares graduates to be able to:

• PEO1 - Involve in software/ system/ application development using the best strategy and latest technology to fulfil works specification.
• PEO 2 - Lead in software/ system/ application production, service delivery and management.
• PEO 3 - Contribute to community and nation.

Career Opportunities

• There are many career opportunities for graduates of Bachelor of Computer Science (Information Security) with Honours, some of which include information security analyst, secuirty consultant, penetration tester, security architect, forensic analyst, disaster recovery specialist, incident response manager, compliance officer, or any related positions.