Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Communications and Networking at Tunku Abdul Rahman University (UTAR)

Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Communications and Networking

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Duration

3 years

Intake

OctOctFebFebJunJun

English Requirement

IELTS 5.0

Offer Letter

Free

Class Type

Physical

Course Fee for International Students

First year from MYR 18,633 excludes 6% SST & other fees

Estimated total tuition from ~MYR 55,899 3 years programme

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The Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Communications and Networking program at Tunku Abdul Rahman University (UTAR) recognizes the transformative impact of technology on our daily lives and professional endeavors. In today's digitized world, connectivity has become pervasive, leading to the exponential growth and complexity of networks. Consequently, managing networks and safeguarding them against cybersecurity threats have become increasingly challenging. The demand for skilled professionals in communications and networking is indispensable for organizations to maintain and secure their networks effectively. This program equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in this critical field. They gain expertise in areas such as network design, configuration, administration, cybersecurity, and network optimization. By developing a strong foundation in communications and networking, graduates become valuable assets in ensuring the seamless operation and secure functioning of networks, contributing to the success of organizations in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Entry Requirements

STPM

Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in any 2 subjects
Credit in Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

Communications System Developer
IT Consultant
IT Security Specialist
Network Administrator/Designer
Network Engineer
Network Security Architect

Year 1

Cybersecurity
Data Communications and Networking
Data Structure and Algorithmic Problem Solving
Database Development and Applications
Discrete Mathematics
English for Information Technology
Front-End Web Development
Introduction to Computer Organisation and Architecture
MPU1*
MPU1**
Probability and Statistics for Computing
Programming Concepts and Practices
Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
User Experience Design

Year 2

CN Electives
Co-Curriculum
Computer System and Network Security
Fundamentals of Wireless Communications
ICT Electives
Industrial Training
Information Technology Project Management
Internetworking Principles and Practices
Introduction to Inventive Problem Solving and Proposal Writing
Liberal Arts Elective
Mini Project
Object-Oriented Programming Practices
Operating Systems

Year 3

CN Electives
Digital Entrepreneurship
ICT Electives
Information Technology Professional Ethics
Malaysia Economy
National Language / Other Language
Network Switching and Routing
Project I
Project II

CN Elective

Embedded Network
Devices Graphics Programming for Mobile Platform
Multimedia Networking and Real-Time Transmission
Network and Switch Simulation
Network Programming
Server Management and Administration
Software Testing
Wireless and Mobile Networking
Wireless Security

ICT Elective

Artificial Intelligence Techniques
Business Analytics
Distributed Computer Systems
Fundamentals of Business Systems
Mobile Applications Development
Optical Switching and Networking
Server-Side Web Applications Development
Software Engineering Principles
Teletraffic Engineering

Liberal Arts Elective 1 - Choose 1 course

Basic Professional Writing
Critical Reading and Thinking
Interpersonal Communication

National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course

Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
Introduction to French
Introduction to German Language
Introduction to Japanese
Introduction to Korean
Introduction to Tamil Language
Introduction to Thai Language

MPU 1* - Choose 1 course

Falsafah dan Isu Semasa - For Local Students
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students

MPU 1** - Choose 1 course

Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students
Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban - For Local Students

Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Communications and Networking

Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Communications and Networking