Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons.) (Data Communications and Networking)

(R/481/6/0440) 08/19 (A5313)

Data Communications and networking graduates are expected to possess the knowledge and skills necessary to design, build, maintain and manage network and communication systems in any organisation. Therefore, this three-year programme will educate them on the core components of communication, such as Internet Computing, TCP/IP Programming, High-Speed networks, Client Server Computing and Real-Time Systems.

Our Data Communications and networking graduates would be able to branch into any area of communications and apply the knowledge they have acquired in network technology and telecommunications.

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• Entry Requirements
  • • Pass Foundation / Matriculation in the related field from a recognised institution, and a credit in Mathematics at SPM/ O Level or its equivalent; OR
  • • Pass STPM / A level or its equivalent with 3 Principals inclusive of Mathematics, and a credit in Mathematics at SPM/ O Level or its equivalent; OR
  • • Pass UEC with minimum of grade B in at least five (5) subjects inclusive of Mathematics and English; OR
  • • Pass Diploma in related field from recognised institution with minimum CGPA of 2.50, and a credit in Mathematics at SPM/ O Level or its equivalent; OR
  • • Pass any other Diploma in science and technology or business studies from a recognised institution with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and a credit in Mathematics at SPM/O Level or its equivalent may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal assessment process.
    *Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 but above 2.00 may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal assessment process.
  • • English Entry Requirement for International Students:
    All programmes offered by Faculty of Computing & Informatics and Faculty of Information Science & Technology require a minimum score of 5.0 in IELTS or its equivalent.
• Programme Structure
  • Core
    • Year 1
      • Mathematical Techniques
        Computer Programming
        Database Systems
        Operating Systems
        Discrete Mathematics and Probability
        Computer Architecture and Organisation
        Data Communications and Networking
        Ethics and Professional Conducts
    • Year 2
      • Data Structures and Algorithms
        Object Oriented Programming
        System Analysis and Design
        Computer Networks
        System Administration and Maintenance
        Technopreneur Venture
        Human Computer Interaction
        Information Assurance and Security
        Web Techniques and Application
        System Integration and Architecture
        Routing and Switching
        Industrial Training
    • Year 3
      • Project
        TCP/IP Programming
        Network Security and Management
        Cloud Computing
        Integrative Programming and Technologies
        High Speed Networks
        Mobile and Wireless Communications
        Real-Time System
  • Elective Subjects (Choose any 4 subjects)
    • IT Project Management Methods and Tools
      Organisational Behaviour
      Marketing and E-Commerce
      Applied Cryptography
      Information Theory
      Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
      Expert Systems
      Information Systems Audit
      Knowledge Management
  • University Subjects
    • Year 1
      Co-Curriculum
      Business and Entrepreneurship in Malaysia
      Bahasa Kebangsaan A / Foreign Language
    • Year 3
      Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 / Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia
      Pengajian Malaysia 3 / Hubungan Etnik
• Career Prospects
  • System Programmer, Network Engineer, Network Administrator.