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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology with a specialism in Information System Security

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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:

  • Familiarity with a broad range of information technologies and how they are used.
  • A specialised and focused emphasis on information systems security as it applies in contemporary industry.
  • The skills and knowledge required to critically evaluate and refine information systems security strategies and programmes.

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 1,500
International Student Admission FeeRM 5,800
Visa and Insurance FeeRM 2,550

Curriculum

First Year Curriculum

Common Modules
  • Introduction to Databases
  • Introduction to Networking
  • System Software and Computing Concepts
  • Python Programming
  • Digital Thinking and Innovation
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Integrated Computer Systems
  • Mathematical Concepts for Computing
  • Introduction to Security and Forensic Technologies
  • Fundamental of Entrepreneurship
Specialised Modules
  • Fundamentals of Web Design and Development

Second Year Curriculum

Common Modules
  • Programming for Data Analysis
  • System Development Methods
  • Object Oriented Development with Java
  • Innovation Process
  • Mobile and Wireless Technology
  • Concurrent Programming
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Web Applications
  • Research Methods for Computing and Technology
Specialised Modules
  • System & Network Administration
  • Network Security
  • Ethical Hacking & Incident Response

Third Year Curriculum

Common Modules
  • Project Management
  • Venture Building
  • Advanced Database
  • Critical Issues in Managing Information Systems in Organisations
  • Cloud Infrastructure and Services
Specialised Modules
  • Computer Systems Security
  • Penetration Testing
  • Database Security
  • Wireless and Mobile Security
  • Investigations in Information System Security
  • Information Systems Security Project