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

Course Highlights

  • Equip yourself with the technical abilities to detect, prevent and defend organisations’ systems from unauthorised access
  • Features electives such as Digital Forensics, Network Forensics, Security Assessment and Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain Application Development
  • Opportunity to work with the industry through 6 months of industrial training and carry out real-life projects in information security
  • Rated 'Berdaya Saing (Competitive)' in the latest SETARA rating

Course Structure

  • IT Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Web Design and Development
  • Introduction to Internet Security
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Fundamentals of Computer Networks
  • Information Assurance and Security
  • Web Application Development
  • Enterprise Networking
  • Software Security
  • Systems Administration
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
  • Problem Solving and Programming
  • Database Management
  • Integrative Programming
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Research Methods
  • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Switching and Routing Technologies
  • Social and Professional Issues
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Contemporary Malaysian Issues
  • Music Appreciation
  • Project I
  • Project II
  • Industrial Training (6 months)

Electives (Choose 3):

  • Digital Forensics
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Blockchain Application Development
  • Security Assessment and Risk Management
  • Network Forensics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cloud Computing
  • Internet of Things

Entry Requirements

  • STPM:
    • Minimum Grade C in 2 relevant subjects AND
    • SPM Credit/O Level Grade C in Mathematics/UEC Grade B in one mathematics subject AND
    • SPM Pass/O Level Grade E (Pass)/UEC Grade C in English Language**
  • A Level:
    • Minimum Grade D in 2 relevant subjects AND
    • SPM Credit/O Level Grade C in Mathematics/UEC Grade B in one mathematics subject AND
    • SPM Pass/O Level Grade E (Pass)/UEC Grade C in English Language**
  • UEC: 
    • Grade B in 5 relevant subjects AND
    • SPM Credit/O Level Grade C in Mathematics/UEC Grade B in one mathematics subject AND
    • SPM Pass/O Level Grade E (Pass)/UEC Grade C in English Language**
  • Other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL):
    • Relevant Foundation accaredited by MQA AND
    • SPM Credit/O Level Grade C in Mathematics/UEC Grade B in one mathematics subject AND
    • SPM Pass/O Level Grade E (Pass)/UEC Grade C in English Language** OR
    • Diploma (with minimum CGPA 2.5000)^ accredited by MQA AND
    • SPM Credit/O Level Grade C in Mathematics/UEC Grade B in one mathematics subject AND
    • SPM Pass/O Level Grade E (Pass)/UEC Grade C in English Language**
  • TAR UMT:
    • Foundation in Computing OR
    • Relevant Diploma (with minimum CGPA 2.5000)^
  • ^ 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 UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the English Language requirement for applicants who fail English Language at SPM/O Level/UEC.
  • Note: 
    • Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Bachelor Degree.
    • TAR UMT/TAR UC Diploma will be accepted on credit transfer into Bachelor Degree programmes.
    • Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM60

RM0

  • PROMO

Tuition fees

RM37,800

Total payable amount

RM37,800

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