THIS IS BEST FOR

Student who has completed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), A-Level, Matriculation, Foundation, Diploma, UEC, International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), HND(UK) Diploma, SAME/WACE/AUSMAT or other equivalent qualifications recognised by Government of Malaysia. Keen interest in Computing field of study especially in the area of Cyber Security. May complete education at Bachelor level to become professional or entrepreneurs, or may pursue in related Postgraduate programmes.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Bachelor of Computer Science (Cyber Security) (Hons) is offered by the Department of Computing, College of Computing & Informatics, Universiti Tenaga Nasional. This programme offers computer science curricula with the emphasis on cyber security knowledge that is tailored towards securing modern net-centric computing environment. Students who undergo this programme will be equipped with the fundamentals knowledge of computer science which include subjects on programming and software development, data communication and network, computer organization and operating systems.

This programme emphasis on theoretical and practical applications in cybersecurity. The focus in cyber security means that students are not only trained to protect computer systems and networks, but they are also trained to extend the security protection to humans, who are the users of the computer systems. This holistic view of security would enable the students to become technically competent in various aspects of security, as well as giving them the right mindset to take up a leadership role in managing cybersecurity in an organization. Given that UNITEN is a subsidiary of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), students are also exposed to the niche domain knowledge of security for critical infrastructure, where the expertise in this area is highly sought after in the industry.

On top of that, students will also be trained in the arts and skills of cyber security which includes subjects on cryptography, computer security, network security, secure programming, information security assurance, as well as network penetration and countermeasures.

In addition to pursuing computer science and cyber security related jobs, students who graduated from this programme will also be qualified to perform research work and pursue Master and PhD from reputable institutions of higher learning including UNITEN.

120 credit hours of subjects are being taught in nine semesters. This Bachelor of Computer Science (Cyber Security) (Hons) programme can be completed in 3 years.

FOCUS AREAS

Students enrolled in this program can choose to enhance their skills and knowledge in one of the following focus areas:

• System Security
• Security Analytics and Incident Response

ACCREDITED, APPROVED & RECOGNISED BY

Accredited by:

1. Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
2. Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR) – National register for accredited programmes.

Approved & Licensed by:

1. Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia

Recognised by:

1. Public Service Department (JPA), Malaysia
2. Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)
3. MSC Malaysia
4. Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings – Top 10 in Malaysia for Computer Science.

CAMPUS 

The programme is delivered at the Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Putrajaya Campus.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
  Pass STPM with minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in any 2 subjects and minimum credit (Grade C) in Additional Mathematics or Mathematics and Science / ICT at SPM Level.

• A-Level
  Pass A-Level programme.

• Matriculation
  Pass Matriculation programme with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, minimum of credit (Grade C) in any 2 subjects and minimum credit (Grade C) in Additional Mathematics or Mathematics and Science / ICT at SPM level.

• Foundation
  Pass Foundation programme in related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, minimum of credit (Grade C) in any 2 subjects and minimum credit (Grade C) in Additional Mathematics or Mathematics and Science / ICT at SPM level.

• Diploma
  Pass Diploma programme in related field with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and pass (Grade E) in Additional Mathematics at SPM level.

• UEC (Unified Examination Certificate)
  Pass UEC with Grade B in any 5 subjects including Mathematics.

• International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
  Pass IB Diploma programme.

• HND(UK) Diploma
  Pass HND in related field with minimum CGPA 2.00.

• SAM / SACE / WACE / VCE / TEE / AUSMAT
  Pass SAM / SACE / WACE / VCE / TEE / AUSMAT/Australian Capital Territory (Year 12).

• Others
  Other equivalent qualifications recognised by Government of Malaysia.

Note : Candidates without Mathematics requirement as specified above maybe accepted by passing the bridging courses provided by UNITEN.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

This programme can be completed in Full Time: 3 years.

• Islamic/ Moral & Civil Society I
• Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia
• Programming I with C
• Computer Organization
• Discrete Structures
• Islamic/ Moral & Civil Society II
• Programming II with C++
• Computer Networks & LAN
• Operating Systems Concepts
• System Analysis & Design
• Hubungan Etnik
• Data Structures & Algorithms with STL
• Database 1
• Human Computer Interaction
• Cryptography
• Computer Security
• Network Security
• Object Oriented Programming
• Web Programming
• Artificial Intelligence
• E-Commerce Security
• Technology Entrepreneurship
• Industrial Training
• Project 1
• Counseling & Credit Management
• Project 2
• Information Security Assurance
• Ethics & IT Professional
• Security of Critical Infrastructure

 Technical Elective Courses

• Steganography & Watermark
• Network Penetration & Countermeasures
• Secure Programming
• Mobile Application Development
• Emerging Technologies & Trends
• Advanced Cryptography
• Parallel Computing
• Computer Forensics

Free Elective Courses

• Sports & Recreation
• Social Psychology
• Comparative Religion
• Creative Thinking
• Mandarin
• Business English
• IT Communication

These Technical Electives could be grouped further according to the student’s interest in a relevant focus area such as: 

• System Security
• Security Analytics & Incident Response 

Students from other institutions may apply for transfer credits. A maximum up to 60 credits can be transferred, subject to eligibility of the applicant.

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