Bachelor of Computer Engineering (Hons)

This program provides students with a high-quality undergraduate education in engineering, firmly grounded in Computer Engineering fundamentals. The curriculum covers key areas such as networking, database management, security systems, cloud infrastructure, and data analytics, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the evolving tech landscape. APU’s Engineering Degrees are fully accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), a signatory to the Washington Accord, further enhancing graduates’ global recognition and career prospects in the field of Computer Engineering.

Direct Entry to Level 1 of the Degree

STPM

• 2 Passes in STPM in Science stream with a minimum Grade C (GPA 2.0) in Mathematics and one Science or ICT Subject.
• OR
• 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GPA 2.0) in any subject with a credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM.
• OR
• 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GPA 2.0) in any subject with a credit in Mathematics and any one Science or ICT subject at SPM.
• Candidates need to do a Pre-Requisite module in Further Mathematics or equivalent in the first semester of the Degree Programme.

A-Level

Overseas qualifications equivalent to 12th Grade/A-Level/HSC are accepted.

• 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level in Science stream with a Pass in Mathematics and one Science or ICT subject.
• OR
• 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level with a Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.
• OR
• 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level with a Credit in Mathematics and Science or ICT subjects at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.
• Candidates need to do a Pre-Requisite module in Further Mathematics or equivalent in the first semester of the Degree Programme.

UEC

• 5 Grade B Passes in UEC in any subject including Mathematics and one Science or ICT subject.
• 5 Grade B Passes in UEC in any subject including Additional Mathematics.
• 5 Grade B Passes in UEC in any subject with Credit in Mathematics and Science or ICT Subject at SPM or equivalent.
• Candidates need to do a Pre-Requisite module in Further Mathematics or equivalent in the first semester of the Degree Programme.

Foundation/Matriculation

• A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 with a Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or its equivalent.

Note: The requirement for Additional Mathematics can be exempted if the Matriculation or Foundation offers a Mathematics module equivalent to or higher than Additional Mathematics at the SPM level.

• OR
• A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 and a Credit in Mathematics and Science or ICT subject at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or its equivalent.
• Candidates need to do a Pre-Requisite module in Further Mathematics or equivalent in the first semester of the Degree Programme.

Direct Entry to Level 2 of the Degree

ICT Related Diplomas

• Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.

Note: Students with a CGPA above 2.0 and below 2.5 may be accepted through a rigorous assessment conducted by APU and subject to the approval of the Academic Board.

Additional Notes

Students who do not have a Credit in Additional Mathematics in SPM/O-Level/IGCSE but have an acceptable achievement in Mathematics-related subjects during the Foundation, which may be equivalent to SPM/O-Level/IGCSE Additional Mathematics, can be accepted into Degree Programmes. Students can be given preferential entry for ICT-related subjects in SPM/O-Level/IGCSE.

Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.

The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

International Students

• IELTS: 5.0
• TOEFL IBT: 40
• Pearson (PTE): 47
• MUET: Band 3.5

Year 1

Common Modules:

• Instrumentation & Measurement
• Engineering Materials
• Programming with Python
• Engineering Mathematics 1
• Introduction to C Programming
• Engineering Mathematics 2
• Analysis of Circuits
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Specialised Modules:

• Introduction to Networking

Year 2

Common Modules:

• Digital Electronics
• Introduction to Electrical Systems
• Engineering Mathematics 3
• Engineering Software & Applications
• Innovation Process
• Analogue Electronics
• Electromagnetic Field Theory
• Signals & Linear Systems

Specialised Modules:

• Human Computer Interaction
• Object Oriented Development with Java
• Fundamentals of Integrated Circuits Design

Year 3

Common Modules:

• Control Engineering
• Engineering Mathematics 4
• Communication Engineering Principles
• Venture Building
• Microprocessor Systems & Embedded Software
• Digital Signal Processing
• Engineering Project Management

Specialised Modules:

• Modern Communication Systems
• VLSI Design
• Analogue Integrated Circuits & Systems

In the second semester of Year 3, Choose 1 Module from Minor Pathway OR Extension Pathway as a continuation of the module selected as described below:

Minor Pathway  

Gain breadth of knowledge by taking 3 set modules outside of a particular major field of study. Minor packages are available and can be undertaken from Year 3 Semester 2, Year 4 Semester 1, and Year 4 Semester 2.  

Minor Pathway Options 

Digital Age Psychology

•  Year 3 Semester 2: Industrial & Organizational Psychology  
•  Year 4 Semester 1: Cyberpsychology  
•  Year 4 Semester 2: Human Factors Psychology  

Extension Pathway

Expand depth of knowledge by taking three (3) set modules in a specific area within a certain field of study. Extensions are available and can be undertaken from Year 3 Semester 2, Year 4 Semester 1, and Year 4 Semester 2.  

Extension Pathway Options

Cloud Computing 

• Year 3 Semester 2: Designing and Developing Applications on Cloud  
• Year 4 Semester 1: Cloud Infrastructure and Services  
• Year 4 Semester 2: Emergent Technology  

IoT 

• Year 3 Semester 2: Knowledge Discovery and Big Data Analytics  
• Year 4 Semester 1: Internet of Things: Concepts and Applications 
• Year 4 Semester 2: Emergent Technology  

FinTech  

•   Year 3 Semester 2: FinTech Governance, Risk Management & Compliance  
•   Year 4 Semester 1: Digital Finance  
•   Year 4 Semester 2: Robo Advisor  

Digital Transformation

• Year 3 Semester 2: Digital Execution  
• Year 4 Semester 1: Digital Strategy & Analytics  
• Year 4 Semester 2: Emergent Technology  

Data Analytics 

• Year 3 Semester 2: Knowledge Discovery and Big Data Analytics  
• Year 4 Semester 1: Behavioral Science and Marketing Analytics  
• Year 4 Semester 2: Optimization & Deep Learning  

Artificial Intelligence

• Year 3 Semester 2: Machine Vision Intelligence (MVI)  
• Year 4 Semester 1: Text Analysis & Sentiment Analysis  
• Year 4 Semester 2: Emergent Technology  

Internship (16 weeks)

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

Year 4

Common Modules:

• Project Phase 1 (Investigation)
• Group Design Project 1
• Project Phase 2 (Implementation)
• Engineer in Society
• Group Design Project 2

Specialised Modules:

• Computer Systems Security
• User Experience

MQA Compulsory Subjects:

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Workplace Professional Skills
• Integrity and Anti-corruption
• Co-Curriculum