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Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Communications and Networking

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Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Communications and Networking

Programme Information

Qualification

Degree

Duration

3 Years

Intake

January, May, October

Tuition Fee

RM 42800

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Perak

Overview

The field of communications and networking has enabled us to live in a more ‘connected’ world through the use of internet, smart phones, smart home appliances, social networking as well as other various communication devices and applications. All of us rely on some aspects of communications and networking everyday in our study, work, entertainment, etc.

This programme aims to develop students to be competent in design, development and implementation of communications and networking systems. the programme emphasises laboratory sessions that expose students with the current industrial and commercial networking standards and practices.

The programme also introduces the latest network technologies and future trends such as server management and administration, wireless and mobile networking, multimedia and real-time transmission, embedded networking devices, wireless and network security, and network programming.

This will provide a strong foundation for graduates to further their studies and/or engage in research and development activities in their future careers. In addition, the program will equip students for their professional networking certifications such as Cisco Certified network Associate (CCNA) and Huawei Certified Datacom Associate (HCDA).

Entry Requirements

Minimum Requirement (Either one)

  • STPM: 2 C
  • A-level: 2 D
  • South Australian Matriculation (SAM): An Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in 2 subject
  • Canadian Pre-University (CPU): An average of 70% in 6 subjects
  • UEC: Grade B in 5 subjects
  • Matriculation MoE
  • Foundation in Science, UTAR
  • Foundation from other Institutions of Higher Learning in the relevant field
  • Diploma from other Institutions of Higher Learning in the relevant field
  • Other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government

And

  • A credit in SPM / O-Level  Mathematics / equivalent OR UEC Grade B in 1 Mathematics subject

Course Outline

Year 1

  • Analysis and Design of Information Systems
  • Data Communications and Networking
  • Database Development and Applications
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • English for Information Technology
  • Fundamentals of Computer and Information Security
  • Introduction to Computer Organisation and Architecture
  • MPU1*
  • MPU1**
  • National Language/Other Languages
  • Object-Oriented Programming Practices
  • Probability and Statistics for Computing
  • Programming Concepts and Practices
  • Sun Zi’s Art of War and Business Strategies

Year 2

  • Co-Curriculum
  • Computer System and Network Security
  • Data Structure and Algorithmic Problem Solving
  • Elective Group I
  • Fundamentals of Wireless Communications
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • ICT Elective
  • Information Technology Professional Ethics
  • Internetworking Principles and Practices
  • Introduction to Inventive Problem Solving and Proposal Writing
  • Malaysian Economy
  • Network Switching and Routing
  • Operating Systems
  • Technopreneurship
  • Web Site Design and Development

Year 3

  • Elective Group I
  •  ICT Elective
  • Industrial Training
  • Liberal Arts Elective
  • Mini Project
  • Project I
  • Project II

Elective Group I

  • Embedded Network
  • Devices Graphics Programming for Mobile Platform
  • Multimedia Networking and Real-Time Transmission
  • Network and Switch Simulation
  • Network Programming
  • Server Management and Administration
  • Software Testing
  • Wireless and Mobile Networking
  • Wireless Security

ICT Elective

  • Distributed Computer Systems
  • Fundamentals of Business Systems
  • Fundamentals of System Programming
  • Information Technology Project Management
  • Mobile Applications Development
  • Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design
  • Optical Switching and Networking
  • Server-Side Web Applications Development
  • Software Engineering Principles
  • Teletraffic Engineering

Liberal Arts Elective 1 (Choose 1 course)

  • Basic Professional Writing
  • Critical Reading and Thinking
  • Interpersonal Communication

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

MPU 1* (Choose 1 course)

  • Hubungan Etnik – For Local Students
  • Malaysian Studies 3 – For International Students

MPU 1** (Choose 1 course)

  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 – For International Students
  • Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) – For Local Students

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 Martial Arts Activity
  • Management of Sports Activity
  • Music Performance
  • Oral Communication
  • Social Entrepreneurship Project
  • Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
  • Team Work and Collaborative Project
  • Work Ethics and EQ

Programme Information

Qualification

Degree

Duration

3 Years

Intake

January, May, October

Tuition Fee

RM 42800

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Perak