COURSE OVERVIEW

APU-DMU DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMME

Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 

DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 1 OF THE DEGREE:

STPM

• 2 Passes in STPM with minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM.

A-LEVE

• 2 Passes in A-Level and with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.

UEC

• 5 Grade B Passes in UEC in any subjects including Mathematics.

 

FOUNDATION/MATRICULATION 

• A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or its equivalent.

 

DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 2 OF THE DEGREE:

ICT RELATED DIPLOMAS 

• Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.

Note: Student with CGPA above 2.0 and below 2.5 may be accepted using rigorous assessment conducted by APU and subject to the approval of the Academic Board.

 

 

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

• IELTS : 5.0
• TOEFL IBT : 35-45
• Pearson (PTE) : 36
• MUET : Band 3

 

DURATION

3 Years (6 Semesters)

Awarded by:

APU, Malaysia

Intakes:

21 Sep 2021 | 23 Nov 2021

 

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:

• Familiarity with a broad range of information technologies and how they are used.

• An understanding of frameworks and planning techniques for the strategic management of information systems in organisations.

• The ability to critically evaluate and apply appropriate strategies and techniques to the development of information technologies.

 

DEGREE LEVEL 1

Students will learn fundamental skills required by every IT professional, and the basic understanding of the underlying computer system through Computer Architecture, operating systems, networking and databases. The modules will also help them develop personal and organisational skills, as well as nurture creativity and innovation.

 

COMMON MODULES

 

• Digital Thinking and Innovation

• Intercultural Awareness and Cultural Diversity

• System Analysis & Design

• Python Programming

• Mathematical Concepts for Computing

• Operating Systems & Computer Architecture

• Introduction to Networking

• Introduction to Databases

• Introduction to C Programming

 

SPECIALISED MODULES

• Introduction to Information System

 

DEGREE LEVEL 2

A broader range of skills will be learnt, in which students will gain a better understanding of frameworks and planning techniques for the strategic management of information systems, programming languages and techniques, and further analysis and design skills. We will further nurture their creativity and innovation as well as independent learning to prepare them for the workplace.

 

COMMON MODULES

• Object Oriented Development with Java

• System Development Methods

• Programming for Data Analysis

• Creativity & Innovation

• Research Methods for Computing and Technology

 

SPECIALISED MODULES

Management Information System

E-Commerce

 

INTERNSHIP (16 weeks) Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

 

DEGREE LEVEL 3

Students will make use of their previous studies and industrial experience to extend their familiarity in a broad range of information technologies and to refine their personal and professional development. Students will enhance their programming skills and move further into the areas of cloud computing and big data. A final year project requires them to investigate and develop a solution for a realworld problem – they will demonstrate their ability to combine technical knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills to produce a personal achievement portfolio.

 

COMMON MODULES

• Innovation Management & New Product Development

• Project Management

SPECIALISED MODULES
Developing E-Commerce Applications with XML Information System Development Trends	Building Customer Relationships Designing & Developing Applications on Cloud

ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE 2)

• Internet of Things: Concepts & Applications OR Distributed Computer Systems OR Blockchain Development

• Designing & Developing Applications on Cloud OR Knowledge Discovery & Big Data Analytics

MQA COMPULSORY SUBJECTS*

• Ethnic Relations (M’sian Students)

• Islamic & Asian Civilisation (M’sian Students)

• Malaysian Studies (Int’l Students)

• Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)

• Workplace Professional Communication Skills

• Employee & Employment Trends

• Co-Curriculum

(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.)

 

CAREER OPTIONS

IT Business Systems Developer IT Systems Analyst E-Commerce Consultant Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Management Information System (MIS) Manager Global Business Solution Specialist Global Business Solution Consultant IT Business Development Manager

IT Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst IT Business Engagement Manager SAP Business Analyst Technical Business Analyst Business Systems Analyst System Analyst Business Intelligence Manager CRM Business Analy

 

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