Bachelor of Computer Science in Cyber Security with Honours

Key Modules

• 1Introduction to Programming
• 2Discrete Mathematics
• 3Computer Organisation and Architecture
• 4Computer Security
• 5Object-oriented Programming
• 6Mathematics for Cyber Security
• 7Introduction to Internet Technologies
• 8Cloud Computing
• 9Cooperative Placement 1
• 10Elective Course (Choose 1)
• 11Database Management Systems
• 12Data Structures and Algorithms
• 13Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
• 14Operating Systems
• 15Security Management
• 16Introduction to Cryptography
• 17Software Security
• 18System Analysis and Design
• 19Networking
• 20Research Methods in Computing
• 21Cooperative Placement 2
• 22Elective Course (Choose 2)
• 23Database Design
• 24Business System Development Tools
• 25Mobile Commerce
• 26Software Project Management
• 27Information Systems Risk and Security
• 28Project Formulation
• 29Application Layer Programming
• 30Network Security
• 31Project Design and Implementation
• 32Network Security Design
• 33Intelligent Systems
• 34Computer Forensic
• 35E-Commerce Security
• 36Co-Operative Placement 3
• 37Programming for Computer Science
• 38Web Programming
• 39Fuzzy System and Evolutionary Computing
• 40Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
• 41(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
• 42Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
• 43(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
• 44Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
• 45(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

Entry Requirements

• A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.00;
• A pass in STPM with a minimum grade of C (CGPA 2.00) in any TWO (2) subjects or any equivalent qualification;
• A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of
• in any TWO (2) subjects;
• Additional Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent;
• Mathematics and any one of the Science, Technology, or Engineering subjects at SPM level or its equivalent.
• Candidates need to take a reinforcement course equivalent to Additional Mathematics with appropriate topics in the discipline of Computer Science, Data Science, or Software Engineering at the beginning of the study.
• A pass in STPM (Science Stream) or its equivalent with a minimum grade of C (CGPA 2.00) in Mathematics subject and ONE (1) Science / ICT subject;
• Diploma in Computing (Level 4, MQF) or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 Candidates with a CGPA below 2.50 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process;
• Any Diploma in Science and Technology (Level 4, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75. Candidates with a CGPA below 2.75 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process;
• Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia
• (DVM) in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval;
• Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)
• in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval.
• For Public Universities: Refer to Surat JPT.S(BPKP)2000/400/04/01 Jld.5(53), 20th November, 2019 - Pindaan syarat kelayakan minimum (Syarat am) Diploma TVET (DKM, DLKM, DVM) sebagai syarat kelayakan masuk ke program Ijazah Sarjana Muda di Universiti Awam (UA).
• For Private Higher Educational Institutions: Refer to Surat JPT/GS 1000-606 Jld.2(23), 21st April 2020 - Kemasukan Pelajar Lulusan Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM), Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) dan Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) ke Peringkat Sarjana Muda (Tahap 6 MQF) atau yang setara dengannya di Institusi Pendidikan Tinggi Swasta.
• Students are required to pass the Reinforcement Mathematics before being allowed to take related core courses. The candidate can sit for any subjects that did not indicate Mathematics as a prerequisite.
• Reinforcement Mathematics can contribute to the overall graduating credit.
• Students from Matriculation / Foundation or its equivalent can be exempted from taking the Reinforcement Mathematics, provided that the Mathematics offered at that programme level is equivalent / more than the Additional Mathematics offered at an SPM level.
• Academic Requirements
• English Language Requirements
• Achieve a minimum score of 5.0 in the IELTS Academic or equivalent.
• If a student does not meet this requirement, the HEP must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme.

Career Prospects

• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Cybersecurity Engineer
• Cryptography engineer
• Ethical Hacker
• Computer Forensics Analyst
• Penetration Tester
• Information Security Consultant
• Information security Analyst
• Malware Analyst
• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
• Security Architect
• Security systems administrator