Bachelor Degree

Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Software Systems Development

Programme Overview:

This programme produces and equips graduates with in-depth knowledge and skills that are essential to work as professionals in the software systems development and computer networking sectors. In addition to fundamentals of computing, topics of specialisation covered are Introduction to Computer Security, Web Application Development, Software Engineering, Integrative Programming, Software Project Management, Object-Oriented Programming, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Networks and Advanced Computer Networks. Students graduating from this programme will be capable of developing software systems in various platforms to fulfill the needs and requirements from organisations using appropriate software engineering methodologies and software project management techniques. In addition, students will also be able to design, configure, set up and maintain computer networks in organisations.

Electives courses like Internet of Things, Agile Software Development, Visual Programming, Digital Multimedia, Blockchain Application Development, Cloud Computing, Systems Administration, Mobile Application Development, Advanced Database Management and Software Quality Assurance and Testing 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 software systems development, network communications or database management. All such training will add value to their qualification and increase their employment opportunities.

Duration:

3 years

Campuses:
Intake:
  • Year 1 Intake: January (KL); June (KL, PG, PK, JH, PH, SB); November (KL, PK, PH)
  • Year 2 Intake: June (KL, PG, PK, JH, PH, SB); November (KL)
Academic Progression:

Entry Requirements:

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Programme Outline:
  • IT Fundamentals
  • Web Design and Development
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Integrative Programming
  • Fundamentals of Computer Networks
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Web Application Development
  • Enterprise Networking
  • Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Problem Solving and Programming
  • Introduction to Internet Security
  • Database Management
  • Switching and Routing Technologies
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Research Methods
  • Cloud Computing
  • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Software Engineering
  • Social and Professional Issues
  • Contemporary Malaysian Issues
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Music Appreciation
  • Principles of Accounting
  • Project I
  • Project II
  • Industrial Training (6 months)
Elective1 (Choose 1):
  • Internet of Things
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Software Quality Assurance and Testing
Elective 2 (Choose 1):
  • Advanced Database Management
  • Systems Administration
  • Agile Software Development
Elective 3 (Choose 1):
  • Software Project Management
  • Blockchain Application Development
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:
  • Programmers
  • Web Developers
  • Multimedia Developers
  • Mobile Application Developers
  • Systems Analysts
  • Software Engineers
  • Database Administrators
  • Network Engineers
  • IT Consultants
  • IT Managers
  • IoT Developers
Fees & Financial Aids

Estimated Total Fees : RM 34,600 (Malaysian Student), RM60,400 (International Student)

The estimated total fees may vary by 10%

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Merit Scholarship

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Other Scholarship

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Financial Aid

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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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