Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons.) Data Communications and Networking

Data Communications and networking graduates are expected to possess the knowledge and skills necessary to design, build, maintain and manage network and communication systems in any organisation. Therefore, this three-year programme will educate them on the core components of communication, such as Internet Computing, TCP/IP Programming, High-Speed networks, Cloud Computing and Real-Time Systems.

Data Communications and networking graduates would be able to branch into any area of communications and apply the knowledge they have acquired in network technology and telecommunications.

• Entry Requirements

• • • • Pass Foundation / Matriculation studies in related field from a recognised institution and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent; OR
    • • Pass STPM or its equivalent with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any 2 subjects a AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent; OR
    • • Pass A-Level with a minimum of Grade D in any 2 subjects AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent; OR
    • • Pass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in at least five (5) subjects inclusive of Mathematics and English; OR
    • • Diploma in Computer Science OR Software Engineering OR Information Technology OR Information Systems or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent. Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal assessment process.; OR
    • • Any other Diploma in Science and Technology or Business Studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 may be admitted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment process AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent; OR
    • Note : Candidates without a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent may be admitted if the qualification contains subjects in Mathematics and the achievement is higher or equivalent to the requirement of the subject at SPM Level or its equivalent;
    • • Pass DKM /DLKM/DVM with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 MUST have at least two (2) years of work experience in the related field.
    • Note: DKM /DLKM/DVM candidates may be required to undergo Bridging Programme as an additional requirement.

• Programme Structure

• Core

• Year 1

• • • • • Mathematical Techniques
          Computer Programming
          Database Systems
          Operating Systems
          Discrete Mathematics and Probability
          Computer Architecture and Organisation
          Data Communications and Networking
          Ethics and Professional Conducts
          U2
          U3
          U4

• Year 2

• • • • • Data Structures and Algorithms
          Object Oriented Programming
          System Analysis and Design
          Computer Networks
          System Administration and Maintenance
          Technopreneur Venture
          Human Computer Interaction
          Information Assurance and Security
          Web Techniques and Application
          System Integration and Architecture
          Routing and Switching
          Industrial Training
          Elective 1

• Year 3

• • • • • Project
          TCP/IP Programming
          Network Security and Management
          Cloud Computing
          Integrative Programming and Technologies
          High Speed Networks
          Mobile and Wireless Communications
          Real-Time System
          Elective 2
          Elective 3
          Elective 4
          U1

• Elective Subjects (Choose any 4 subjects)

• • • • Project Management for Business Analysts
        Internet Marketing
        Knowledge Intelligence
        Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
        Mobile Application Development
        Ethical Hacking and Security Assessment
        Data Analytics Fundamentals
        Mining and Machine Learning
        Internet of Things Fundamentals
        Management of Information Security

• University Subjects

• • • • U1 – MPU3113 Hubungan Etnik AND MPU3123 Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (Local) – MPU3143 Bahasa Komunikasi 2 AND MPU3173 Pengajian Malaysia 3 (International)
        U2 – Subject code starts with MPU32XX (for local student who got exemption in SPM Bahasa Melayu & for International Students). MPU3210 Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for local student without credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
        U3 – Subject code starts with MPU33XX
        U4 – Subject code starts with MPU34XX

• Career Prospects

• • System Programmer, Network Engineer, Network Administrator.

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