Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons.) Security Technology

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

The Security Technology programme is designed to develop knowledge and skills in the 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 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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• Entry Requirements
  1. Pass Foundation / Matriculation studies 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 2 subjects a AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent; OR
  3. Pass A-Level with a minimum of Grade D in any 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. Diploma in Computer Science OR Software Engineering OR Information Technology OR Information Systems or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent. Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal assessment process; OR
  6. Any other Diploma in Science and Technology or Business Studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 may be admitted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment process AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent;* OR
  7. Pass DKM /DLKM/DVM with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 MUST have at least two (2) years of work experience in the related field.**

  Note:

  * Candidates without a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent may be admitted if
  the qualification contains subjects in Mathematics and the achievement is higher or equivalent to the requirement of the subject at SPM Level or its equivalent.

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

• Programme Structure
  • Core
    • Year 1
      • Mathematical Techniques
        Computer Programming
        Database Systems
        Operating Systems
        Discrete Mathematics and Probability
        Computer Architecture and Organisation
        Data Communications and Networking
        Ethics and Professional Conducts
        U2
        U3
        U4
    • Year 2
      • Data Structures and Algorithms
        Object Oriented Programming
        System Analysis and Design
        Computer Networks
        System Administration and Maintenance
        Technopreneur Venture
        Human Computer Interaction
        Information Assurance and Security
        Web Techniques and Application
        System Integration and Architecture
        Computer Security
        Industrial Training
        Elective 1
    • Year 3
      • Project
        Applied Cryptography
        Information Theory
        Password Authentication and Biometrics
        Integrative Programming and Technologies
        Python for Security
        Malware and Intrusion Detection
        Digital Forensics
        Elective 2
        Elective 3
        Elective 4
        U1
  • Elective Subjects (Choose any 4 subjects)
    • Introduction to Bioinformatics
      Cloud Computing
      Data Analytics Fundamentals
      Internet of Things Fundamentals
      Data Mining and Machine Learning
      Management of Information Security
      Cyber Law
      Ethical Hacking & Security Assessment
      Security Analysis & Vulnerability Assessment
      Business Statistical Analysis
  • University Subjects
    • U1 – MPU3113 Hubungan Etnik AND MPU3123 Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (Local) – MPU3143 Bahasa Komunikasi 2 AND MPU3173 Pengajian Malaysia 3 (International)
      U2 – Subject code starts with MPU32XX (for local student who got exemption in SPM Bahasa Melayu & for International Students). MPU3210 Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for local student without credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
      U3 – Subject code starts with MPU33XX
      U4 – Subject code starts with MPU34XX
• Career Prospects
  • Security Auditor, Security Penetration Tester, Computer Forensic Investigator, Software Engineer, Systems Analyst, Security Analyst, and Security Specialist..