Our Information Technology degree programme provides students with the combination of theories and hands-on practice to manage an organisation’s information technology infrastructure and meet users’ needs.

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JANUARY, MARCH, AUGUST

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The degree programme teaches students to use Internet Technologies and applications to solve real-world problems. The areas of studies include computer hardware and software, software development, web programming, web technologies and Human Computer Interface. Graduates will have strong capabilities to integrate business requirements with Information Technology to improve and transform the business process within an organisation.

This programme is compatible with the new Taylor’s Curriculum Framework that allows students to mix & match study modules.

PRIMARY MAJOR

This component consists of Common Core subjects, which are common modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.

Common Core

• Database Systems
• IT Fundamentals
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Object Oriented Programming
• Data Structures and Algorithm

• Human Computer Interaction
• Systems Administration and Platform Technologies
• Operating Systems and Computer Networks
• Information Assurance and Security

• Professional Practices and Information Security
• Capstone Project (Part I)
• Capstone Project (Part II)
• Industrial Training

Specialisation – Compulsory Modules

• Web Development Technologies
• Understanding Entrepreneurialism

• System Integration and Architecture
• Web Application Programming

[Choose ONE (1) of the options:]

Option 1: Internet Technologies (Dual Award)

• Mobile Applications Development
• Wireless Networks and Security

• Introduction to Cloud Computing
• Internet of Things

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The degree programme teaches students to use Internet Technologies and applications to solve real-world problems. The areas of studies include computer hardware and software, software development, web programming, web technologies and Human Computer Interface. Graduates will have strong capabilities to integrate business requirements with Information Technology to improve and transform the business process within an organisation.

This programme is compatible with the new Taylor’s Curriculum Framework that allows students to mix & match study modules.

Click here to find out more about the Taylor’s Curriculum Framework.

PRIMARY MAJOR

This component consists of Common Core subjects, which are common modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.

Common Core

• Database Systems
• IT Fundamentals
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Object Oriented Programming
• Data Structures and Algorithm

• Human Computer Interaction
• Systems Administration and Platform Technologies
• Operating Systems and Computer Networks
• Information Assurance and Security

• Professional Practices and Information Security
• Capstone Project (Part I)
• Capstone Project (Part II)
• Industrial Training

Specialisation – Compulsory Modules

• Web Development Technologies
• Understanding Entrepreneurialism

• System Integration and Architecture
• Web Application Programming

[Choose ONE (1) of the options:]

Option 1: Internet Technologies (Dual Award)

Option 2: Business Intelligence and Analytics (Dual Award)

• Data Mining
• Marketing Analytics

• Market Intelligence and Data Visualization
• Social Media Analytics

Option 3: Game Design (Dual Award)

• Games Development
• Games Studies

• Experiential Design
• 3D Modeling

UNIVERSITY CORE

This component aims to develop critical thinking, build up social intelligence and cultivate civic responsibility as well as broaden cultural knowledge. These consist of compulsory and nationally-mandated study modules required by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.

• Community Service Initiative

• Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies 3

• Life Skills for Success & Well-Being

• Millennials in Malaysia: Team Dynamics & Relationship Management

• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 / Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia 

*Students are requested to take Bahasa Kebangsaan A if they do not obtain a Credit for Bahasa Malaysia in SPM.

**All information is subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university

FLEXIBLE EDUCATION

The Flexible Education component provides student the flexibility to study modules in a related or unrelated field from the same or different school to complement the Primary Major. It may be completed in a form of free electives, an extension, minors or a second major that typically requires at least one (1) semester of student learning time.

Click here to see a full list of all available Flexible Education Components.

[Choose ONE (1) of the below packages:]

Extension 

Option 1: Internet Technologies [Choose ONE (1) of the below Extension packages:]

• Data Science

Option 2: Business Intelligence [Choose ONE (1) of the below Extension packages:]

• Mobile Computing
• Cyber Security

• Internet Technologies

Option 3: Game Design [Choose ONE (1) of the below Extension packages:]

• Mobile Computing
• Cyber Security

• Internet Technologies
• Data Science

Note: Student must choose an Extension package that is different from their chosen specliasations. 

Minor

Recommended Packages:

• Creative Media Design
• Broadcasting
• Advertising
• Biotechnlology
• Accounting
• Finance

• Marketing
• Management
• International Business
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship

Choose any Minor package* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Minor packages.

*Subject to availability.

*Meet min. module pre- & co-requisite.

Second Major

Choose any Second Major package* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.

*Subject to availability.

*Meet min. module pre- & co-requisite.

Free Electives

Choose any FIVE (5) Free Electives* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.

*Subject to availability.

*Meet min. module pre- & co-requisite.

FUTURE CAREERS

When you’ve successfully completed this programme, you could embark on any of these exciting careers, including:

• Analyst Programmer
• Client / Server Specialist
• Information Technology Officer
• IT Consultant
• Network Administrator
• Network Consultant
• Programmer

• System Analyst
• System Software Programmer
• Technology Manager
• Web Designer / Developer
• Internet Technologist Specialist
• Game Designer / Producer / Animator
• Data Analyst / Architect

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