Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)

Quest International University (QIU)

Ipoh, Perak , Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Apr, Jul, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM45,000

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Course Highlights

Eight specialisations offered — distributed systems, database management, security, embedded systems, software engineering, cloud computing, intelligent systems, and forensic computing
Opportunities to participate in national and international competitions as well as internships at multinational companies
Taught by an experienced and accomplished faculty
Quest believes in a "leave no one behind" motto, where academics would help you to excel at your own pace

Course Structure

Overview

General Studies Courses:

University Courses:

Digital Skills & Services
Creativity & Innovation
Entrepreneurship

Core Courses

Common Core Subjects
- Introduction to C Programming
- Computer Organization
- System Analysis and Design
- Database Systems
- Operating Systems
Discipline Core Courses
- Information Assurance
- Discrete Mathematics
- Calculus and Linear Algebra
- Programming in C++
- Object Oriented Programming
- Statistics & Probability
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Data Structure and Algorithm
- Mobile App Development
- Software Engineering
- Social Issues and Professional Practices
- Web Technologies
- Human Computer Interaction
Discipline Core Courses (Projects & Internship)
- Final Project Phase 1
- Final Project Phase 2
- Industrial Training

Electives

Free Elective Courses – Choose one (1) combination only.

Combination 1

Principles of Marketing
Principles of Management
Organisational Behaviour
Managing Digital Business

Combination 2

Fundamental of Fintech
Applications of Technology in Accounting & Finance
Robo-Advisor

Field Elective Courses – Choose one (1) combination only.

Combination 1

Specialization in Artificial Intelligence
Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Introduction to Machine Learning
Big Data Analytics
Deep Learning
Data Mining and Data Warehousing

Combination 2

Combination 3

Specialization in Cyber Security
Network Security
Cryptography and Data Security
Data Recovery, Tracing and Evidence Gathering
Ethical Hacking
Computer Security

Entry Requirements

i. Matriculation/Foundation or its equivalent: Pass with minimum CGPA 2.00 OR a Pass in STPM or its equivalent with minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any 2 subjects AND credit in subjects below at SPM/equivalent. Credit in Mathematics at SPM/equivalent:

Additional Mathematics; OR
Mathematics and one Science, Technology and Engineering subject

Notes:

Candidates under category i b) need to obtain a Pass in Mathematics enhancement subject first before enrolling into the relevant Computer Science core subjects that require extensive knowledge in Mathematics as a Pre-Requisite.
The requirements to fulfill Mathematics enhancement subject can be exempted if the Matriculation/Foundation or its equivalent offered Mathematics subject that has the equivalent standard to obtaining a Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level.

ii. STPM: Pass in Science Stream with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in Mathematics and one (1) Science/ICT subject;OR

iii. A-Level: Pass with a minimum pass in Mathematics and one (1) Science/ICT subject;OR

iv. United Examination Certificate (UEC): Pass with a minimum of Grade B in five (5) subjects including Mathematics and one (1) Science/ICT subject;OR

v. A Diploma in Computer Science OR Software Engineering OR Information Technology OR Information Systems: Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.5;OR

vi. Diploma in Science and Technology: Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.5;OR

vii. Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) /Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) / Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) with CGPA 2.50;OR Pass with CGPA 2.00 and 2 years working experience in related fields;OR

ix. Other equivalent Qualifications: Recognised by the Government of Malaysia

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