Bachelor of Engineering in Cyber Security (Honours)
Xiamen University Malaysia
Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
4 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Feb, Apr, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM116,000
Course Highlights
- Academic team comprises PhD holders in cyber security and other information and communication technology fields
- Supported by the School of Informatics of Xiamen University China, ranked among the top ten in China and has a strong faculty in cyber security
- First overseas campus set up by a renowned Chinese university, and the first Chinese university branch campus in Malaysia
- Over 100 years of history, with 400,000 graduates to date
Course Structure
- Calculus
- Linear Algebra
- Programming Language (C)
- Discrete Mathematics
- Introduction of Software Engineering
- Data Structures
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Principles of Computer Composition
- Principles of Database System
- Probability and Statistics
- Principles of Operating Systems
- Introduction to Cyber Security
- Computer Networks and Communication
- ARM Assembly Language
- Modern Cryptography
- Applied Machine Learning
- Compiler Principles
- Digital Forensics and Investigation
- Network Attack and Defence Technology
- Cyber Security Laws and Regulations
- Network Traffics Monitoring and Analysis
- Object-Oriented Programming-C++
- Object-Oriented Programming-Java
- Introduction of Cloud Computing
- Data Mining
- Advanced Network Attack and Defence Technology
- Malware Analysis
- Cryptanalysis
- Biometrics
- Blockchain Technology
- Technology and Application of Internet of Things
- Big Data Analytics
Entry Requirements
- STPM: A pass in STPM with at least a Grade C (GP2.0) in any 2 subjects
- A Level: A pass in A Level with at least a Grade D in any 2 subjects
- STAM: at least Grade Jayyid, and pass in SPM or equivalent with credit in Mathematics
- SAM: a TER 70 and Grade B in 2 relevant subjects including Mathematics
- UEC: A pass in UEC with at least a Grade B in 5 subjects including Advanced Mathematics
- CPU: an average of 70% and pass 6 subjects including Mathematics
- Foundation/Matriculation: A pass in Foundation/Matriculation with at least CGPA 2.0 out of 4.0
- Diploma (in a relevant field): A pass in Diploma in Computer Science/Information System/Information Technology/Software Engineering/any Science and Technology or the equivalent with at least CGPA 2.5* out of 4.0
- Additional Mathematics**: A credit in SPM or the equivalent; OR
- Mathematics and any 1 Science/Technology/Engineering subject: A credit in SPM or the equivalent AND pass a Mathematics placement test organised by XMUM before joining the programme
- *Candidates with a CGPA of less than 2.5 but more than 2.0 may be accepted subject to a stringent internal evaluation process.
- **The requirement for the Additional Mathematics at SPM level can be exempted if the Foundation/Matriculation or its equivalent offers a Mathematics course that is of a similar or higher level compared to the Additional Mathematics at SPM level.
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM300
Tuition fees
RM116,000
Total payable amount
RM116,300
Other savings
Up to RM29,000