Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Information Security
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Programme Overview
This programme is designed to equip students with technical abilities and knowledge of the information security in the areas of network and Internet Security, Information Assurance and Governance, Systems Administration and secure software development besides giving students the opportunity to learn and explore various penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, forensics tools and techniques. Students will learn how to prevent, detect and defend organisations’ assets from internal and external threats.
Students will also have an opportunity to work with information security related industry through their 6 months industrial training and to carry out real-life projects which are relevant to information security domains. Such training will add value to their qualification and later to their employment opportunities and career development.
Campuses:
KL - Kuala Lumpur Main CampusÂ
KL (R2/0611/6/0090)(09/28)(MQA/FA3934)
Intake:
Year 1 Intake: June, November
Year 2 Intake: June, November
Duration:
3 years
Minimum Entry Requirements
Programme Outline
Problem Solving and Programming
Database Management
Computer Organisation and Architecture
IT Fundamentals
Systems Analysis and Design
Discrete Structures
Fundamentals of Computer Networks
Operating Systems
Object-Oriented Programming
Human Computer Interaction
Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
Switching and Routing Technologies
Information Technology Infrastructure
Web and Mobile Systems
Introduction to Internet Security
Advanced Database Management
Integrative Programming
Cloud Computing
Software Project Management
Project I
Project II
Industrial Training (6 months)
Web Design and Development
Artificial Intelligence
Information Assurance and Security
Enterprise Networking
Software Security
Digital Forensics
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
Free Electives (Choose 1):
Japanese Language I
French Language I
Korean Language I
Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:
English for Tertiary Studies, Falsafah dan Isu Semasa, Academic English, Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban, English for Career Preparation, Entrepreneurship/ Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Integrity and Anti Corruption, Co-curricular
Career Prospects
Information Security Analysts
Information Security Consultants
Information Security Managers
Information Security Engineers
Information Security Administrators
Information Security Auditors
Forensics Analysts
Forensics Investigators
Security Software Developers
Mobile Application Developers
Network Security Engineers
Fees & Financial Aid
Estimated Total Fees : RM37,800 (Malaysian Student), RM65,700 (International Student)
The estimated total fees may vary by 10%
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Merit Scholarship
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Other Scholarship
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Financial Aid
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