PROGRAMME OUTLINE
This programme is specifically designed to provide:
- An opportunity for professional development at an advanced level within the area of software engineering.
- Enhancement of skills and knowledge in specialist areas for practicing IT professionals.
- The ability to undertake large-scale IT software development projects.
- The skills necessary to participate effectively in the design and implementation of software systems of high quality and reliability.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| GENERAL REQUIREMENTS | |
| • Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00, or its equivalent qualification as acceptable by the Senate.
• Bachelor’s degree with CGPA 2.50 out of 4.00, but below CGPA 2.75; can be accepted with rigorous assessment (include test, interview or portfolio). • Bachelor’s degree with CGPA below 2.50 out of 4.00, or qualification which is equivalent can be accepted with minimum 5 years relevant working experience in related field. |
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Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
| ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS | |
| INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | • IELTS : 5.0 |
Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (previous Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree taught in English) are exempted from English requirements. Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents.
| Duration: | Awarded by: | Intakes: |
| Full time (1+ years) Part time (2-3 years) | APU, Malaysia | Full Time: 06 Dec 2021 | 04 Apr 2022 | 25 July 2022 | 07 Nov 2022 Part Time:
14 Jan 2022 | 11 Mar 2022 06 May 2022 | 01 Jul 2022 02 Sep 2022 | 04 Nov 2022 |
| THE BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAMME |
On successful completion of this programme, you will be able to :
- Undertake and effectively manage large scale and complex software development projects.
- Participate in the design and implementation of software systems of high quality and reliability.
- Appreciate problems and suggest solutions associated with the development of software systems.
- Contribute to the advancement and development of software engineering theories and practices.
- Appreciate how an efficient technology based infrastructure is a key factor in enabling a business to gain a competitive edge.
| WHO SHOULD ATTEND |
This programme is geared towards practicing software engineers within industry who seek formal qualifications in software engineering. In addition, IT professionals and managers who wish to upgrade their technical software engineering knowledge and IT skills to postgraduate level will find this programme attractive.
| MODULES & PROJECT |
The programme comprises 3 pre-requisite modules (for non-Computing students), 10 coursework modules and a Project.
There are 7 compulsory Core Modules and you will have to choose 3 electives from those listed.
| PRE-REQUISITE MODULES
(FOR NON-COMPUTING STUDENTS: TO BE COMPLETED UPON 1st MONTH OF THE PROGRAMME) |
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| CORE MODULES | |
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| ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE 3)* | |
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* Elective modules may be pre-selected for students at the beginning of the semester. If students wish to change these pre-selected elective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the semester OR among the intensive delivery modules – however such changes may prolong the study duration.
| PROJECT |
You are required to complete industry-based major projects that are directly relevant to your work and your organisation or any substantial idea from the modules taken. The project emphasis should involve the derivation of criteria for the selection of software engineering processes, methods and tools. It would be expected that a software prototype, review of current practices or specifications should be produced.
CAREER OPTIONS
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