Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons.) Security Technology new-icon

Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FIST)

(R2/481/6/0439) 08/24 (A5470)

Security Technology is designed to develop knowledge and skills in security management and technologies necessary for employment in areas such as government and corporate security, strategic facilities security, private sector and retail security, financial institutions and major security organisations.

The course emphasises on the functions and management of security technology in the protection of assets and is supported by appropriate studies in cyber law and ethics. Graduates of this course will be equipped for a career in the security industry.

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      1. Pass Foundation / Matriculation studies with a minimum of CGPA of 2.00 from a recognised institution AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent*; OR
      2. Pass STPM or its equivalent with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any TWO (2) subjects AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent*; OR
      3. Pass A-Level with a minimum of Grade D in any TWO (2)subjects AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent*; OR
      4. Pass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in at least FIVE (5) subjects (inclusive of Mathematics* and English); OR
      5. Pass STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid in any TWO (2) subjects AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent*; OR
      6. Diploma in Computing (Level 4, MQF) or 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 rigorous assessment; OR
      7. Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in Non-Computing with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent*. Candidates with a CGPA below 2.75 but more than 2.50 can be admitted subject to a through rigorous assessment; OR
      8. Pass DKM /DLKM/DVM in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval**; OR
      9. Other relevant & equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government. (Candidates can be admitted if their admission qualification contains Mathematics subject(s) equivalent to Mathematics at the SPM level. If it is not equivalent, the reinforcement Mathematics subject equivalent to the SPM level must be offered in the first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer).

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*Candidates with a pass in Mathematics at SPM level need to take and pass the reinforcement Mathematics subject that is equivalent to the SPM level. The reinforcement Mathematics subject must be offered in the first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer.

**DKM/DLKM/DVM candidates may be required to undergo Bridging Programme as an additional requirement.

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 reinforcement Mathematics, provided that the Mathematics offered at that programme level is equivalent / more than the Mathematics offered at an SPM level.

  • Programme Structure
    • Core
      • Year 1
        • Computer Architecture and Organisation
          Data Communications and Networking
          Computer Programming
          Database Systems
          Operating Systems
          System Analysis and Design
          Ethics and Professional Conducts
          Discrete Mathematics and Probability
          Elective 1
          Elective 2
          U2
          U3
          U4
          Character Building
          Sustainable Society
      • Year 2
        • Human Computer Interaction
          Web Techniques and Application
          System Integration and Architecture
          Computer Security
          Computer Networks
          System Administration and Maintenance
          Data Structures and Algorithms
          Cybersecurity Law
          Ethical Hacking and Security Assessment
          Information Assurance and Security
          Elective 3
          Elective 4
          U1
      • Year 3
        • Enterprise Resource Planning
          Cloud Computing
          Management of Information Security
          Malware and Intrusion Detection
          Password Authentication and Biometrics
          Digital Forensics
          Applied Cryptography
          Security Analysis & Vulnerability Assessment
          Python for Security
          Industrial Training
          Project I
          Project II
    • Elective Subjects
      • Fundamentals of Digital Competence for Programmers
        Technopreneur Venture
        Technology Transfer
        Organisational Behaviour
        Open Electives (Non-computing course from other faculties)
    • University Subjects
      • U1 – Falsafah dan Isu Semasa (Philosophy and Current Issues)
        U1:
        Local:
        Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations)International:
        Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2U2:
        Local:
        Students without credit in BM at SPM Level
        i.Bahasa Kebangsaan A. If the student has taken this course before, he/she must take any other courses in the U2 category**
        Students who obtained credit in BM at SPM Level
        Any other courses in the U2 category***International:
        Any other courses in the U2 category****** Should the student choose to take foreign language, he/she must choose one which he/she has no formal education in.U3 – Integrity and Leadership

        U4 – Choose one U4 from the list offered

  • Career Prospects
    • Security Auditor, Security Penetration Tester, Computer Forensic Investigator, Software Engineer, Systems Analyst, and Programmer.