Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) (Online Learning)

This program's goal is to teach students to computing ideas and technologies, specifically software development, network and security, cloud computing, mobile computing, and business analytics. The course will present knowledge and abilities pertaining to the planning, creation, and implementation of computer programs. Additionally covered will be broad computing concepts including databases, system analysis and design, user experience design, and programming.

Entry Level and Requirements

• Foundation : A Foundation or equivalent with a minimum CGPA 2.0 and credit in below subject(s) in SPM:
  • (a) Additional Mathematics or
  • (b) Mathematics and 1 of the Science, Technology or Engineering subject
• STPM : Passed STPM in Science stream or equivalent with minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in Mathematics and 1 Science or ICT subject; OR passed STPM with minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in any 2 subjects and credit in below subjects in SPM:
  • (a) Additional Mathematics or
  • (b) Mathematics and any one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subject

Note: Candidates for the above category (b) need to take and pass the reinforcement Mathematics with appropriate topics in the discipline of Computer Science, Data Science or Software Engineering at the beginning of the study. Students from Foundation can be exempted from taking reinforcement Mathematics provided the Mathematics offered at that programme level is equivalent/more than the Additional Mathematics offered at SPM.

• Diploma : *Diploma in Computing (Level 4, MQF) or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA 2.5;
• Other Diploma:
  • *Any Diploma in Science and Technology (Level 4, MQF) with a minimum CGPA 2.75
  • *Note: Candidates with a CGPA below 2.75 but above 2.0, may be admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process.
• A-Level : A minimum of 2 Grade D and credit in below subject(s) in SPM or equivalent:
  • (a) Additional Mathematics or
  • (b) Mathematics and 1 of the Science, Technology or Engineering subject
• UEC : 5Bs (including Additional Mathematics or Mathematics and 1 of the Science, Technology or Engineering subject)
• CPU : 5 passes with an average of 55 (not less than 50 marks for each subject including credit in Mathematics at SPM level and Additional Mathematics in SPM or equivalent)
• TEE : 5 passes with minimum aggregate of 279 (4 subjects) including a credit in Additional Mathematics in SPM or O-Level
• SACE : 5 passes with TER of 55 (not less than 10/20 for each subject including a credit in Additional Mathematics in SPM or equivalent)
• NSW (HSC) : 10 units with ATAR of 55 (not less than 50 points for each subject including a credit in Additional Mathematics in SPM or O-Level)
• Australian Year 12 : 4 or 5 passes with ATAR of 55 (including a credit in Additional Mathematics in SPM or O-Level)

Note: The requirement for a credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level can be exempted if the entry qualification has a Mathematics subject and the achievement is equivalent or higher than the requirement at SPM level.

Note: International students are subject to meet entry requirements that reflect similar qualifications and experience as stated above.

Level 1

• Computer Architecture
• Fundamentals of Operating System
• Graphic Animation
• Information Security and Ethics
• Introduction to Data Analytics (IBM Module)
• Introduction to Database Systems
• IT Infrastructure Landscape (IBM Module)
• Mathematics for Computing
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Programming Techniques
• Systems Analysis and Design

Level 2

• Computer Communication & Networks
• Data Structures & Algorithms
• IT Project Management
• Quantitative Methods
• Software Engineering
• System Development Tools and Techniques

Cloud Computing specialisation electives

• Cloud Computing Architecture & Deployment Model (IBM Module)
• Introduction to Cloud Computing & Virtualization (IBM Module)

Mobile Computing specialisation electives

• Introduction to Cloud Computing & Virtualization (IBM Module)
• Wireless and Mobile Communication

Business Analytics specialisation electives

• Data Mining & Predictive Analytics (IBM Module)
• Data Warehouse and Multidimensional Modelling (IBM Module)

Software Development specialisation electives

• Software Testing
• Web Application Development

Network and Security specialisation electives

• Cybersecurity
• Routing Protocols and Concepts

General (without specialisation) electives

• Software Testing
• Web Application Development

Level 3

• ERP Programming
• Artificial Intelligence
• Project I
• Project II
• UX Design
• Web Programming with PHP (IBM Module)

Internship (Compulsory)

Cloud Computing specialisation electives

• Backup and Disaster Recovery (IBM Module)
• Cloud Security (IBM Module)
• Mobile Application Development using Android (IBM Module)

Business Analytics specialisation electives

• Big Data Analytics (IBM Module)
• Business Intelligence (IBM Module)
• Social, Web and Mobile Analytics (IBM Module)

Software Development specialisation electives

• Concurrent & Real-time System
• Machine Learning
• Software Quality

Network and Security specialisation electives

• Network Management
• Network Security
• Wireless Network Planning and Design

Mobile Computing specialisation electives

• Cross-Platform Mobile Development
• Mobile Application Development using Android
• Ubiquitous Computing

General (without specialisation) electives

• Concurrent & Real-time System
• Mobile Application Development using Android
• Network Security

MPU Subjects

1. Compulsory

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Local Students) / Communicating in Malay 2 (International Students)
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Integrity and Anti-Corruption
• Community Service
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A*

2. Electives (choose one)

• Social Entrepreneurship
• CSR Excellence: Building Responsible Enterprises

* For Malaysian students who do not have a credit in SPM BM.