Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Information Security

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)

Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jun, Nov

Tuition Fees

RM37,800

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Course Highlights

This programme will prepare you for Industry Professional Certifications such as the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) and the Amazon Web Services Certified Solutions Architect
Equips you with technical abilities and knowledge of the information security in the areas of network and Internet Security, Information Assurance and Governance, Systems Administration and secure software development
Learn and explore various penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, forensics tools and techniquesas well as how to prevent, detect and defend organisations’ assets from internal and external threats
Opportunity to work with information security related industry through 5 months of industrial training and to carry out real-life projects which are relevant to information security domains

Course Structure

Overview

Problem Solving and Programming
Database Management
Computer Organisation and Architecture
IT Fundamentals
Systems Analysis and Design
Discrete Structures
Fundamentals of Computer Networks
Operating Systems
Object-Oriented Programming
Human Computer Interaction
Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
Switching and Routing Technologies
Information Technology Infrastructure
Web and Mobile Systems
Introduction to Internet Security
Advanced Database Management
Integrative Programming
Cloud Computing
Software Project Management
Project I
Project II
Industrial Training (5 months)
Web Design and Development
Artificial Intelligence
Information Assurance and Security
Enterprise Networking
Software Security
Digital Forensics
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:

Entry Requirements

STPM: Grade C in 2 relevant subjects
A Level: Grade D in 2 relevant subjects
UEC: Grade B in 5 relevant subjects
Other IHL:
- Relevant Foundation accredited by MQA
- Relevant Diploma (with minimum CGPA 2.5000)^ accredited by MQA
TAR UMT:
- Foundation in Computing OR
- Relevant Diploma (with minimum CGPA 2.5000)^

Compulsory subjects:

STPM, A Level, UEC and Other IHL qualifications must include SPM Credit in Mathematics/ O Level Grade C in Mathematics/ UEC Grade B in one mathematics subject

Student who do not have at leat a pass in English Language (SPM/O level/UEC) must attend TAR UMT Essential English Skills course during their first semester in the programme

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

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 UMT 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’s latest requirements.

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