Bachelor Of Information Technology (Hons)

Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) enables students to gain deeper knowledge about technology with the combination of theories and practices from 3 specialisations: computer and network security, data analytics and software engineering.

Courses such as principles of Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing & administration and human-computer interaction are in the programme as well to equip students with new technology practised in Malaysia.

This programme also provides students with a good understanding on computer ethics and Cyber Laws, computer forensic investigation and cryptography & network security.

• Microsoft content and cloud-based lab is embedded in the courses
• Students would be able to earn up to 20 Digital Badges or Certification based on courses embedded with Microsoft Content*
• Credit Transfer - Earn the degree that you want within lesser time and cost by transferring credits from prior education/learning experience.
• Through APEL, take advantage of your prior learning experiences to gain admission, with a further opportunity to reduce your study duration and costs
• MOHE/MQA:
• (R2/481/6/0155) 02/29 (MQA/FA 1697)

Entry Requirements:

• Programme Entry Requirements
• You must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for entry to the UNITAR Bachelor’s Programme:
• Pass STPM with a minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in two (2) subjects ; OR
• A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid in any TWO (2) subjects; OR
• Pass Matriculation or Foundation with minimum CGPA of 2.00 ; OR
• Any Diploma in Science and Technology (Level 4,MQF) with minimum CGPA of 2.75; OR
• Any other Diploma (Level 4, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75. Candidate Candidates with a CGPA below 2.75 but more than 2.00 maybe admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process;
• AND a credit in:
• Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; OR
• Candidates with a pass inMathematics, need to take a reinforcement Mathematics with appropriate topics in the discipline of Information Technology and Information Systems at the beginning of the study; OR
• Diploma in Computing (Level 4, MQF) or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates with a CGPA below 2.50 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process; OR
• Any other Diploma in Science and Technology or Business Studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 may be admitted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment process and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; OR
• Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) in computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subject to the approval of the Senate and MUST attend bridging courses; OR
• Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to the approval of the Senate and MUST attend bridging courses.
• Language Requirements
• International Students
• Minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS; OR its equivalent
• Local Students
• Exempted from University English Courses:
• i. Distinction in SPM / SPMV English
• ii. MUET Band 4, 5 and 6
• iii. A Pass in English Course at a previous institution
• Required to take English Preparatory 2:
• i. Credit in SPM / SPMV English
• ii. MUET Band 1, 2 and 3
• Required to take both English Preparatory 1 and 2:
• i. No credit in SPM / SPMV English

Course Structure:

• Core Courses
• Introduction to Information Systems
• Programming Principles and Techniques
• Computer Organisation and Architecture
• Discrete Mathematics
• Databases
• Human Computer Interaction
• Computer Ethics and Cyber Laws
• Operating Systems
• Information Security Management
• Data Communication and Computer Networking
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Internet Programming
• Algorithms and Data Structures
• Principles of Artificial Intelligence
• Minor Project
• Major Project
• Industrial Training
• MPU Courses
• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa /Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (Int)
• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban /Philosophy and Current Issues  (Int)
• Design Thinking/ Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Entrepreneurship
• Event Management
• English Core
• English for Academic Purposes
• Business Communication
• Electives
• Digital Business
• Service Management
• Quantitative Methods
• Labour Law and Industrial Relation
• Introduction to Psychology
• Principles of Management
• Principles of Accounting
• Personal Financial Planning
• Principles of Economics
• Business Law
• Specialisations
• Computer and Network Security
• Computer Forensics Investigation
• Ethical Hacking
• Advanced Computer Networking
• Mobile Wireless Network
• Cloud Computing and Administration
• Cryptography and Network Security
• Web and Application Security
• Data Analytics
• Business Intelligence
• Applied Mathematics for Data Analytics
• Programming for Data Analytics
• Research Methods for Data Analytics
• Principles of Machine Learning
• Big Data Analytics
• Business Analytics
• Software Engineering
• Requirements Engineering
• Object Oriented Software Engineering
• Software Quality and Metrics
• Software Project Management
• Software Testing and Maintenance
• Web Engineering
• Software Architecture and Design

Outcomes:

• Action plan in protecting computer systems, network and electronic data.
• Analysis and converting sets of raw data into Business Intelligence.
• Design, establish and run applications on various programming platforms.