Bachelor Degree

Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Information Security

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Programme Overview:

This programme is designed to equip students with technical abilities and knowledge of the information security in the areas of Internet Security, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing, Information Assurance and Security, Systems Administration and Software Security. In addition, students have the opportunity to learn about computer networking and software development. Students will learn and be trained on how to detect, prevent and defend organisations’ systems from unauthorised access.

Electives courses like Digital Forensics, Network Forensics, Security Assessment and Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Application Development, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing and Blockchain Application Development will be offered to students undergoing this programme.

Students will have an opportunity to work with the industry through their 6 months of industrial training and carry out real-life projects in information security. All such training will add value to their qualification and increase their employment opportunities.

Duration:

3 years

Campuses:
Intake:
  • Year 1 Intake: June, November
  • Year 2 Intake: June
Academic Progression:

Entry Requirements:

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Programme Outline:
  • IT Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Web Design and Development
  • Introduction to Internet Security
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Fundamentals of Computer Networks
  • Information Assurance and Security
  • Web Application Development
  • Enterprise Networking
  • Software Security
  • Systems Administration
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
  • Problem Solving and Programming
  • Database Management
  • Integrative Programming
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Research Methods
  • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Switching and Routing Technologies
  • Social and Professional Issues
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Contemporary Malaysian Issues
  • Music Appreciation
  • Project I
  • Project II
  • Industrial Training (6 months)
Electives (Choose 3):
  • Digital Forensics
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Blockchain Application Development
  • Security Assessment and Risk Management
  • Network Forensics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cloud Computing
  • Internet of Things
Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:

English for Tertiary Studies, Falsafah dan Isu Semasa, Academic English, Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban, English for Career Preparation, Entrepreneurship, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Contemporary Malaysian Issues, Co-curricular

Career Prospects:
  • Information Security Analysts
  • Information Security Consultants
  • Information Security Managers
  • Information Security Engineers
  • Information Security Administrators
  • Information Security Auditors
  • Forensics Analysts
  • Forensics Investigators
  • Security Software Developers
  • Mobile Application Developers
  • Network Security Engineers
Fees & Financial Aid:

Estimated Total Fees : RM33,800 (Malaysian Student), RM60,400 (International Student)

The estimated total fees may vary by 10%

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Contact Us


FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
JALAN GENTING KELANG
SETAPAK
53300 KUALA LUMPUR

TELEPHONE: 603-41450123 Ext no. 3233
MOBILE PHONE: 6011-10758554
FAX: 603-41423166 / 018 925 1001
EMAIL : focs@tarc.edu.my

OPENING HOURS
8.30am - 5.30pm (Monday - Friday)

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