Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) in Software Engineering

Course Overview

Graduates of this programme will be able to develop, manage and maintain high-quality software in a systematic, controlled and efficient manner. In addition to fundamentals of computing, students will develop their specialisation by going through the following courses: Systems Analysis and Design, Software Engineering, Software Construction, Software Quality Assurance and Testing, Software Requirements Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Software Design and Architecture and Human Computer Interaction.

Electives courses like Software Project Management, Introduction to Computer Security, Advanced Database Management, Mobile Application Development, Web Application Development and Distributed Computer Systems will be offered to students undergoing this programme.

Students will have an opportunity to work with industry through their 6 months industrial training and carry out real-life projects on software engineering. All such training will add value to their qualification and increase their employment opportunities.

Achievement

Curriculum

• Problem Solving and Programming
• Database Management
• Introduction to Computer Systems
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Research Methods
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Software Engineering
• Social and Professional Issues
• Artificial Intelligence
• Software Quality Assurance and Testing
• Software Requirements Engineering
• Software Design and Architecture
• Software Project Management
• Formal Methods for Software Engineering
• Software Evolution and Maintenance
• Graphic Programming
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Introduction to Computer Networks
• Web Design and Development
• Human Computer Interaction
• Probability and Statistics
• Discrete Mathematics
• Further Discrete Mathematics
• Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing
• Music Appreciation
• Project I
• Project II
• Industrial Training (6 months)

Electives (Choose 3):

• Advanced Database Management
• Web Application Development
• Introduction to Computer Security
• Mobile Application Development
• Data Science
• Cloud Computing
• Introduction to the Short Story
• Modelling and Simulation

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:
English Language, English for Communication, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Pengajian Malaysia 2, Public Speaking, English for IELTS, Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism, Co-curricular

Entry Requirements

1. STPM - Grade C in 2 relevant subjects
2. A Level - Grade C in 2 relevant subjects
3. UEC - Grade B in 5 relevant subjects
4. TAR UC - Foundation in Computing (Track A) OR Relevant Diploma (with minimum CGPA 2.5000)^
5. Other IHL - Foundation relevant accredited by MQA OR Relevant Diploma** (with minimum CGPA 2.5000)^

Compulsory subjects:

1. (1), (2), (3) and (5) must include SPM Credit in Additional Mathematics OR O Level Grade C in Mathematics-Additional OR UEC Grade B in one mathematics subject
2. (1), (2), (3) and (5) must include SPM Pass/ O Level Grade E (Pass)/ UEC Grade C in English Language*

OR

1. STPM - Grade C in one Mathematics and one science/ICT subject (Science Stream)
2. A Level - Grade C in one Mathematics and one science/ICT subject

Compulsory subjects:
(1), and (2) must include SPM Pass/ O Level Grade E (Pass)/ UEC Grade C in English Language*

OR

1. STPM - Grade C in 2 relevant subjects
2. A Level - Grade C in 2 relevant subjects
3. UEC - Grade B in 5 relevant subjects

Compulsory Subjects:

1. (1), (2), and (3) must include SPM Credit in Mathematics and one science/technology/engineering subject OR O Level Grade C in Mathematics and one science/technology/engineering subject
2. (1), (2), and (3) must include SPM Pass/ O Level Grade E (Pass)/ UEC Grade C in English Language*
3. (1), (2), and (3) must include Grade C in AMMS0204 Mathematics conducted by TAR UC

^ Graduates with CGPA 2.0001 - 2.4999 are required to sit and pass a Qualifying Test.

*Grade C and above in AELE0364 English Language conducted by TAR UC is accepted as having fulfilled the English Language requirement for applicants who fail English Language at SPM/O Level/UEC.

** Must include SPM Credit in Mathematics/ O Level Grade C in Mathematics/ UEC Grade B in one mathematics subject

Note:

1. Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Bachelor Degree.
2. TAR UC Diploma will be accepted on credit transfer into Bachelor Degree programmes.
3. Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
4. Information is correct at the point of printing. Subject to the Ministry of Education latest requirements.

Career Prospects

• Software Engineers
• Software Testers
• Software Quality Assurance Engineers
• Software Developers
• Software Architects
• Systems Analysts
• Web Developers
• Mobile Application Developers
• IT Consultants
• IT and Project Managers
• Programmers