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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science with a Specialism in Digital Forensics

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Course Overview

Qualification: Bachelor

Study Mode: Full Time

Intakes: March, July, September

Duration: 3 Years

Tuition Fee: RM 99,500

English Requirement: IELTS : 5.0, TOEFL IBT : 40

Course Details

What you will be learning:

This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:

  • The ability to develop technical knowledge, skills and background in the design and organisation of computer systems with an emphasis on digital forensics.
  • The ability to critically evaluate design paradigms, languages, algorithms, and techniques used to perform advanced digital forensics investigation and incident response.
  • The ability to evaluate and respond to opportunities for developing and exploiting new technologies with digital forensics methods and tools.

Dual Degree Programme

Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.

Admission requirements :

please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Fee Structure

Fee TypeAmount (MYR)
1st Year FeeRM 32,000
2nd Year FeeRM 33,100
3rd Year FeeRM 34,400
Deposit (Refundable)RM 1,498
International Student Admission FeeRM 5,798
Visa and Insurance FeeRM 2,549

Curriculum

First Year Curriculum


Common Modules
  • Introduction to Networking
  • Systems Software and Computing Concepts
  • Introduction to Databases
  • Python Programming
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Integrated Computer Systems
  • Fundamental of Entrepreneurship
Specialised Modules
  • Digital Thinking and Innovation
  • Mathematical Concepts for Computing
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • Introduction to Security and Forensic Technology

Second Year Curriculum

Common Modules
  • Innovation Process
  • Research Methods for Computing & Technology
Specialised Modules
  • Systems and Network Administration
  • System Development Methods
  • Object Oriented Development with Java
  • Web Applications
  • Concurrent Programming
  • Computer Systems Low Level Technique
  • Data Structures
  • Advanced Forensics Methods
  • Practical CTF Strategies
  • Ethical Hacking & Incident Response

Third Year Curriculum

Common Modules
  • Project Management
  • Venture Building
Specialised Modules
  • Investigations in Digital Forensics
  • Algorithmics
  • User Experience
  • Advanced Database Systems
  • Penetration Testing
  • Deep Learning for Intrusion Detection
  • Advanced Cyber Security
  • Legal & Professional Practice in the Cyber World
  • Project in Digital Forensics