Bachelor of Science (Honours) Software Engineering

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, Jun, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM49,050

Course Structure

  • Co-Curriculum (see below)
  • Database System Fundamentals
  • English for Professional Communication
  • ​Human Computer Interaction Design​
  • Introduction to Computer Organisation and Architecture​
  • MPU1* (see below)
  • National Language/Other Language (see below)
  • Object-Oriented Application Development
  • Probability and Statistics for Computing
  • Programming and Problem Solving
  • Software and Requirements
  • Sun Zi’s Art of War and Business Strategies​
  • TCP/IP Network Fundamentals​

Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course

  • Art, Craft, and Design
  • Arts and Cultural Performance
  • Business Plan Writing & Preparation​
  • Community Project
  • Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Language, Culture and Social Study Aboard
  • Leadership and Teambuilding​
  • Managing Personal Finance
  • Management of Sports Activity
  • Music Performance​
  • Social Entrepreneurship Project
  • Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
  • Team Work and Collaborative Project
  • Work Ethics and EQ​

MPU 1* - Choose 1 course

  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa - For Local Students 
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students 

National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course

  • Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
  • Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
  • Introduction to French
  • Introduction to German Language
  • Introduction to Japanese
  • Introduction to Korean
  • Introduction to Tamil Language
  • Introduction to Thai Language
  • Advanced Web Application Development​
  • Computer Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  • MPU1** (see below)
  • Operating Systems
  • Problem Solving with Data Structures and Algorithms
  • SEE 04 Electives (see below)
  • Software Construction and Configuration​
  • Software Design
  • Software Entrepreneurship​
  • Software Project Management​
  • Software Quality Assurance​
  • Software Testing
  • Web Application Development
  • Wireless Application Development

MPU 1** - Choose 1 course

  • Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students 
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban  - For Local Students

SEE04 Electives - Choose 4 course(s)

  • Automation in the 4th Industrial Revolution 
  • Basic Economics, Accounting and Management​
  • Basic Professional Writing​
  • Communication in Interpersonal Relationship 
  • Confucianism and Modern Society​
  • Creative Thinking and Idea Generation 
  • Cross-Cultural Management 
  • Cross-cultural Interactive Communication​
  • Data Analysis for Business Intelligence 
  • Digital Economy​
  • Electronic Commerce 
  • Experiential Research Skills​
  • Management Principles​
  • Oral Communication and Interpersonal Skills​
  • Personal Financial Planning and Management​
  • Principles of International Business 
  • Property Market Analysis
  • Public Speaking and Oral Presentation​
  • Elective Major (see below)
  • Industrial Training
  • Project  
  • SEE 04 Electives (see below)

Elective Major - Choose 4 course(s)

  • Advanced Database Systems 
  • Artificial Intelligence 
  • Cloud Computing 
  • Data Mining 
  • IOS Application Development 
  • Multimedia Technology 
  • Network Security Management 
  • Parallel Processing 
  • Programming with Game Engines 
  • Server Configuration and Management 
  • TCP/IP Network Application Development 
  • TCP/IP Network Routing​
  • Team Project​

SEE04 Electives - Choose 4 course(s)

  • Automation in the 4th Industrial Revolution 
  • Basic Economics, Accounting and Management​
  • Basic Professional Writing​
  • Communication in Interpersonal Relationship 
  • Confucianism and Modern Society​
  • Creative Thinking and Idea Generation 
  • Cross-Cultural Management 
  • Cross-cultural Interactive Communication​
  • Data Analysis for Business Intelligence 
  • Digital Economy​
  • Electronic Commerce 
  • Experiential Research Skills​
  • Management Principles​
  • Oral Communication and Interpersonal Skills​
  • Personal Financial Planning and Management​
  • Principles of International Business 
  • Property Market Analysis
  • Public Speaking and Oral Presentation​

Entry Requirements

  • STPM (Science Stream):
    • Minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in 1 Mathematics subject and 1 Science/ICT subject
  • STPM (Art Stream): 
    • Minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any 2 subjects AND a credit in
      • Additional Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent, OR
      • Mathematics and any one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subjects at SPM level/equivalent (For this category, candidates must take and pass Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC) as a pre-requisite before they could proceed to take related core courses in this programme)
  • STAM:
    • Minimum grade of Jayyid in any 2 subjects AND a credit in:
      • Additional Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent, OR
      • Mathematics and any one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subjects at SPM level/equivalent (For this category, candidates must take and pass Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC) as a pre-requisite before they could proceed to take related core courses in this programme)
  • A Level: 
    • Grade D in one Mathematics subject and one Science/ICT subject OR
    • Grade D in two subjects AND a credit in: 
      • Additional Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent, OR
      • Mathematics and any one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subjects at SPM level/equivalent (For this category, candidates must take and pass Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC) as a pre-requisite before they could proceed to take related core courses in this programme)
  • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 
    • Grade B in 5 subjects including one Mathematics subject and one Science/ICT subject OR
    • Grade B in 5 subjects AND a credit in:
      • Additional Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent, OR
      • Mathematics and any one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subjects at SPM level/equivalent (For this category, candidates must take and pass Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC) as a pre-requisite before they could proceed to take related core courses in this programme)
  • South Australian Matriculation (SAM): 
    • Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in one Mathematics and one Science/ICT subject OR
    • ATAR 70 and Grade B in 2 subjects AND a credit in: 
      • Additional Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent, OR
      • Mathematics and any one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subjects at SPM level/equivalent (For this category, candidates must take and pass Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC) as a pre-requisite before they could proceed to take related core courses in this programme)
  • Canadian Pre-University (CPU): 
    • Average of 70% in one Mathematics and one Science/ICT subject and four (4) other subjects OR
    • Average of 70% in six (6) subjects AND a credit in: 
      • Additional Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent, OR
      • Mathematics and any one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subjects at SPM level/equivalent (For this category, candidates must take and pass Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC) as a pre-requisite before they could proceed to take related core courses in this programme)
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 
    • Diploma with a minimum of 24 points (excluding bonus point) including Mathematics: Application and Interpretation / Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches AND one Science/IT subject OR
    • Diploma with a minimum of 24 points (excluding bonus point) AND a credit in:
      • Additional Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent, OR
      • Mathematics and any one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subjects at SPM level/equivalent (For this category, candidates must take and pass Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC) as a pre-requisite before they could proceed to take related core courses in this programme)
  • Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in the relevant field:
    • In Computing or equivalent: Minimum CGPA of 2.50 (Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 but above 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process)
    • In Science and Technology: Minimum CGPA of 2.75 AND a credit in:
      • Additional Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent, OR
      • Mathematics and any one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subjects at SPM level/equivalent (For this category, candidates must take and pass Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC) as a pre-requisite before they could proceed to take related core courses in this programme)
        Candidates with CGPA below 2.75 but above 2.50 may be admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process.
  • TVET Diplomas - DKM / DVM / DLKM:
    • Must be fully accredited by MQA
    • DKM/DLKM/DVM in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subject to Senate / Academic Board’s approval
    • Candidates will be required to pass the admission screening process conducted by the faculty and may be required to undergo the Bridging programme, if necessary, during the period of their study in addition to the existing curriculum structure
    • Credit transfer can be considered on a case-to-case basis and subject to existing credit transfer policies which are in effect
  • Foundation from UTAR:
    • Minimum CGPA of 2.00 for Foundation/Matriculation/equivalent qualification AND
      • Pass in Mathematics subject equivalent to SPM Additional Mathematics in the Foundation/Matriculation or other equivalent qualification, OR
      • A credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent, OR
      • A credit in Mathematics and any one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subject at SPM level/equivalent (For this category, candidates must take and pass Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC) as a pre-requisite before they could proceed to take related core courses in this programme)
  • Matriculation / Foundation from other institutions of Higher Learning: 
    • Minimum CGPA of 2.00 for Foundation/Matriculation/equivalent qualification AND
      • Pass in Mathematics subject equivalent to SPM Additional Mathematics in the Foundation/Matriculation or other equivalent qualification, OR
      • A credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent, OR
      • A credit in Mathematics and any one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subject at SPM level/equivalent (For this category, candidates must take and pass Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC) as a pre-requisite before they could proceed to take related core courses in this programme) 
  • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government:
    • Minimum CGPA of 2.00 for Foundation/Matriculation/equivalent qualification AND
      • Pass in Mathematics subject equivalent to SPM Additional Mathematics in the Foundation/Matriculation or other equivalent qualification, OR
      • A credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent, OR
      • A credit in Mathematics and any one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subject at SPM level/equivalent (For this category, candidates must take and pass Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC) as a pre-requisite before they could proceed to take related core courses in this programme)

Local Students

  • Malaysian applicants with STPM/UEC/qualfications not conducted fully in English must have a Credit in English language at SPM level
  • O-Level: Grade C in English
  • UEC: Grade B in English
  • MUET: Band 3
  • IELTS: Band 5.0
  • TOEFL: 40(iBT)/7.5(Essentials)
  • PTE: 47
  • Cambridge English: 154/100(OET)
  • ELS CIEP: Level 107 (NOT applicable for A-Level/SAM/CPU or entry qualifications conducted fully in English BUT must have a pass in English language at SPM level / equivalent).
  • Those who do not meet the above English language requirements but obtain a pass in English language at SPM level / equivalent are required to take the English Enhancement Programme and pass at the English Levels 7 & 8 before joining the Bachelor's degree programme.

International Students

  • IELTS: Band 5.0
  • MUET: Band 3 
  • TOEFL: 40(iBT)/7.5(Essentials)
  • PTE: 47
  • Cambridge English: 154/100(OET)
  • ELS CIEP: Level 107 or equivalent (NOT applicable for entry qualifications conducted fully in English or students from countries with English as official language BUT must have a pass in English language at SPM level / equivalent).

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM49,050

Total payable amount

RM49,050

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