BSc (Hons) Information Technology

This programme aims to equip you with the technical knowledge to keep abreast with the rapid advances in technology, and to develop your analytical skills. Students undertaking this programme are exposed to both technical and real-world practical experiences through the specially-crafted coursework and industrial training, making our graduates market-ready upon graduation.

Technology-based industries are fast-moving and require talents equipped with a balanced knowledge in software development and hardware infrastructure. By combining your technical knowledge on IT with hands-on experience, you will be adept at developing an organisation’s technology infrastructure and support its users. This versatile programme is best suited for those who wish to proceed as generalists in computing and build successful careers as IT professionals and managers. According to your personal interest, you may explore the various electives offered and enhance your knowledge in specific fields such as network management and security, database engineering and mobile development.

On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University

STPM

Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (minimum 2 Principals)

A-Level

Minimum 12 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects).

Note: For A-Level points calculation

A = 10 points

B = 8 points

C = 6 points

D = 4 points

E = 2 points

Australian Matriculation

ATAR 60

Canadian Matriculation

60%

Monash University Foundation Year

60%

Sunway Foundation in Arts

CGPA 2.3

Sunway Foundation in Science Technology

CGPA 2.3

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including Mathematics)

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Completed with minimum 25 points (excluding bonus points)

Sunway Diploma

CGPA 2.50 or equivalent 
* Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.

Other Qualifications

Any other equivalent qualifications. An applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis

APEL.A

An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning) 
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Specific Requirements

• Credit in Mathematics at SPM/ O-Level or its equivalent

Additional Requirements for Certain International Students

International students from certain countries that want to take some Sunway University degree programmes (for example programmes in partnership with Lancaster University) will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP). This is a requirement to enrol on a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a degree certificate awarded by Sunway’s partner institution. Students are required to pass all the subjects with grade C or above to progress to the degree programme.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS or equivalent 6.0
• MUET Band 4
• SPM English B3 or B+
• UEC English B4
• O-Level English (1119) Credit
• Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
• ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English

Year 1

• Computer Mathematics
• Computer Organisation
• Database Fundamentals
• English for Computer Technology Studies
• Networking Principles
• Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals
• Operating Systems Fundamentals
• Programming Principles
• Web Fundamentals

Year 2

• Communication Skills
• Computer Networks
• Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills
• Free Electives (Choose 3)
• Software Engineering
• Web Programming
• Discipline Elective (Choose 2)

Discipline Electives for Year 2 (Choose 2)

Note: These are just some of the electives

Software Development and Design

• Database Management Systems

• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Object-Oriented Programming

Networking and Security

• Data Communications
• Network Security

Business Solutions and AI

• Customer Relationship Management
• Enterprise Application Development

Data Science

• Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Fundamentals

Year 3

• Project Management
• Capstone Project 1 & 2
• Cloud Computing
• Human Computer Interaction
• Internship
• Discipline Electives (Choose 3)

Discipline Electives for Year 3 (Choose 3)

Software Development and Design

• Database Engineering
• Mobile Application Development
• UI/UX Design and Development
• Software Architecture and Design Patterns

Networking and Security

• Advanced Computer Networks
• Advanced Network Security
• Computer Security
• Distributed Systems
• Network & System Administration
• Network Management

Business Solutions & AI

• Artificial Intelligence

Free Electives

Note: These are just some of the electives

• Accounting for Decision Making
• Digital Economy
• Principles of Entrepreneurship
• Startup Foundry

Additional MOHE complusory General Studies subjects

For Local Students

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)/ Critical Thinking
• Community Service for Planetary Health
• Integrity & Anti_Corruption
• Philosophy and Current Issues

For International Students

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Community Service for Planetary Health
• Critical Thinking
• Integrity & Anti-Corruption
• Malay Language for Communication 2