UNITAR: Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)

Course Structure

Overview

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

Specialisations

Computer and Network Security:

Data Analytics:

Software Engineering:

Areas of Study:

Computer and Network Security
Data Analytics
Software Engineering

Electives

Entry Requirements

STPM: Pass with a minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in two (2) subjects and CREDIT in Mathematics in SPM or its equivalent; OR
Matriculation or Foundation: Pass with minimum CGPA of 2.0 and CREDIT in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; OR
Diploma in Computer Science or Software Engineering or Information Technology or Information System or its equivalent: Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and CREDIT in Mathematics in SPM or its equivalent, can be registered subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
Any Diploma in science and technology or business study: Pass with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and CREDIT in Mathematics at SPM level can be registered subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM)/Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)/Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM):
- Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 in relevant field and CREDIT Mathematics at SPM subject to the approval of the Senate and MUST attend bridging courses; OR
- Pass with at least CGPA 2.00 AND have at least two (2) years of work experience in relevant field and CREDIT Mathematics at SPM and MUST attend bridging courses; OR
BTEC: Pass with Level 4 & 5 and pass in SPM or its equivalent, with at least three (3) credits in any subjects including Mathematics OR
Entry requirements for admission into the Bachelor's programme (level 6, MQF) through APEL as approved by the Ministry of Education (MOHE). Applicants must be/have:
- A Malaysian citizen; and
- The candidate should be more than 21 years of age in the year of application;
- Relevant work experience/prior experiential learning; and
- Pass the APEL Assessment
Diploma holders with CGPA less than 2.50 but exceeding 2.00 and obtained credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent, can be registered subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
Candidates with a credit in computing subjects in SPM or its equivalent, will have an advantage.