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