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
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Programming Language (C)
  • Introduction of Software Engineering
  • Data Structures
  • Introduction to Cyber Security
  • Probability and Statistics
  • ARM Assembly Language
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms
  • Principles of Computer Composition
  • Principles of Database Systems
  • Principles of Operating Systems
  • Computer Networks and Communication
  • Principles of Artificial Intelligence
  • Modern Cryptography

Major Elective (Choose 1)

  • Object-Oriented Programming: C++
  • Object-Oriented Programming: Java
  • Compiler Principles
  • Digital Forensics and Investigation
  • Network Attack and Defence Technology
  • Cyber Security Laws and Regulations
  • Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis
  • Fundamentals of Academic Research

Major Elective (Choose 1)

  • Introduction of Cloud Computing
  • Data Mining

Major Elective (Choose 2)

  • Advanced Network Attack and Defence Technology
  • Malware Analysis
  • Cryptanalysis
  • Final Year Project
  • Industrial Training

Major Elective (Choose 3)

  • Technology & Application of Internet of Things
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Biometrics
  • Blockchain Technology

Entry Requirements

  • STPM (Science Stream): Pass with at least a Grade C (GP2.0) in Mathematics AND 1 Science/ICT subject
  • STPM (Non-Science Stream): A pass in STPM with at least a Grade C (GP2.0) in any 2 subjects AND a credit in Additional Mathematics in SPM or its equivalent
  • A-Level: Pass with at least a Grade D in any 2 subjects
  • UEC: Pass with at least a Grade B in 5 subjects 
  • Foundation/Matriculation: Pass with at least a CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0
  • Diploma:
    • Pass in Diploma in Computing fields (Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Technology/Information System/Data Science) with at least a CGPA of 2.5* out of 4.0 OR
    • Pass in any Diploma in Science and Technology or the equivalent with at least a CGPA of 2.75** out of 4.0
  • AND:
    • (i) Additional Mathematics***—a credit in SPM or the equivalent; OR
    • (ii) 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

Notes: 

  • *Candidates with a CGPA of less than 2.5 but more than 2.0 may be accepted subject to a stringent internal evaluation process
  • *Candidates with a CGPA of less than 2.75 but more than 2.5 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

  • Scholarship

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