Bachelor in Information and Communication Technology (Honours)

Course Overview

Bachelor in Information and Communication Technology programme will provide you with the theoretical knowledge and practical experience across a wide spectrum of disciplines and enhance your analytical skills. In the Management Information System major, you will learn web programming, information system auditing, network and data security, also information protection, while in the Multimedia major you will learn digital video technology, user interface design, multimedia application development, interactive media and mobile learning. Expand your learning experiences by undergoing the MSU Global Mobility Programme where you spend a semester or more abroad at one of MSU’s international partner universities. You may also have the option of completing your internship overseas through MSU Global Internship Programme. Both these mobility programmes will further enhance your future employability.

Curriculum

Entry Requirements

i. Pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent;

ii. Pass in STPM or its equivalent, with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any 2 subjects and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent;

iii. Diploma in Computer Science OR Software Engineering OR Information Technology OR Information Systems or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent;

iv. Any other Diploma in science and technology or business studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 may be admitted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment process and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.

Candidates with CGPA below 2.5 but above 2.0 with a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent may be admitted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment process.

Note: The credit in Mathematics at SPM level for candidate (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) can be waived should the qualification contains Mathematics subject with equivalent/ higher than the credit requirement at SPM level.

Candidate with a credit in computing related subject at SPM or STPM level or its equivalent may be given preferential consideration.

International students need to have proof for good oral and written English proficiency, for example a scale of 6.0 for the International English Language Testing System, IELTS or its equivalent.

Career Prospects

• Systems Administrator
• Systems Analyst
• Commercial Web Designer
• Information Systems Manager