Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) (Computer Security & Forensics)

Our Bachelor of Computer Science program is aimed to teach students the fundamental science of computerisation and its practical applications. We offer a comprehensive program that blends scientific concepts with practical techniques to help you gain the skills and knowledge you need in the field of computer science.

This curriculum will cover a wide range of computer science topics, including algorithms, programming languages, data structures, computer networks, software engineering, artificial intelligence, and more. We hope to equip you with a solid foundation in the fundamental principles and theories of computer science, while also emphasizing the practical elements of implementing this knowledge in real-world circumstances.

 

• Taylor’s Foundation in Computing (FIC): Pass with min. CGPA 2.00
• Taylor’s Diploma in Information Technology (DIT): Pass with min. CGPA 2.50
• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): Min. CGPA 2.67 in 3 subjects including C in Mathematics
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Pass with 5Bs, max. 24 points including B in Mathematics and English
• A Levels: Min. CDD including C in Mathematics
• South Australian Matriculation (SAM)/SACE International: Min. ATAR 65 including B- in Mathematics
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Min. average of 65% in 6 subjects including 65% in Mathematics (All Mathematics subjects except Data Management)
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP): Min. 28 points in 6 subjects including min. 5 points in High Level (HL) Mathematics and min. 6 points in General / Business Mathematics
• Other Qualifications: Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

English Language Requirements:

• IELTS   Band 6.0
• TOEFL   79 (Internet Based Test)
• MUET   Band 4
• UEC English   B4
• O Level   Grade C
• 1119 (GCE-O)   Grade B

YEAR 1
Semester 1

• Computer Systems
• C Programming
• Systems Analysis & Design
• Mathematics for Computing I
• MPU (U1)*

Semester 2

• Communication Practice for IT Professionals
• Elective I
• MPU (U1)*

Semester 3

• MPU (U2)*
• Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
• Computer Crime and Digital Evidence
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Fundamentals of Software Engineering

YEAR 2
Semester 4

• Operating Systems
• Software Design
• Fundamentals of Database Systems
• Fundamentals of Data Communications
• Computer and Network Security
• MPU (U3)*

Semester 5

• Object-Oriented Programming using Java
• User Interface Programming and Graphics
• Computing Theory
• Computer Security and Forensics Tools
• Distributed Application Development
• MPU (U4)*

 YEAR 3
Semester 6

• Final Year Project
• Security Management in Practice
• Computer Intrusion Detection
• Cryptography
• Computer Intrusion Detection
• Professional Computing Practice
• Elective II

Semester 7

• Industrial Training

Semester 8 (Short Semester)

• Final Year Project
• Artificial Intelligence
• Forensic Computing Practice
• Elective III
• Elective IV

 Electives

• Enterprise Computing
• Online Presence Management
• Technopreneurship
• Object-Oriented Programming using C++
• Probability and Statistical Analysis
• Advanced Database Systems
• Data Mining
• Windows Applications using .NET Technologies
• Advanced Systems Administration
• UNIX Programming
• Web Applications using .NET Technologies