Foundation in Computer Science – UNITEN

Student who has completed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), O-Level, IGCSE, UEC, or other equivalent qualifications recognised by Government of Malaysia. Keen interest in Computing field of study and want to pursue any of these degree programmes:

• Bachelor of Computer Science (Systems and Networking) (Hons)
•  Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) (Hons)
• Bachelor of Computer Science (Cyber Security) (Hons).

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Employability Rate (within 6 months of Graduation):
94.0% Employed
Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia’s Graduate Tracer Study.

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This syllabus has been designed to meet the requirements of professional bodies and industries while giving students the competitive edge. Emphasis is on the application of knowledge through teamwork, case studies, simulations and real life projects.

The Department of Foundation and Diploma Studies (CCI-FDS) offers Foundation in Computer Science (FCS), Foundation in Information Technology (FIT) and Diploma in Computer Science (DCS) programmes. The department is equipped with sufficient computers and physics laboratories. All the laboratories are air-conditioned and equipped with the state-of-the-art equipment. Laboratory classes are conducted either by lecturers themselves or tutors, who are closely supervised by the lecturers.

The Foundation in Computer Science will equip the students with the necessary knowledge and skills to enable them to successfully pursue their respective degree programmes. Among the subjects to be undertaken by foundation students are Introduction to Computing, Personal Productivity with Technology, Critical Thinking, Fundamental of Data & Information and other relevant subjects. Students will also be exposed to various out-of-class activities.

Students successfully completed their Foundation in Computer Science programme will be able to enter into Bachelor of Computer Science programmes.

50 credit hours of subjects are being taught in three semesters. This Foundation in Computer Science programme can be completed in 1 year.

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

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ACCREDITED, APPROVED & RECOGNISED BY

Accredited by:
01. Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
02. Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR) – National register for accredited programmes.

Recognised by:

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

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Fees for International Students:

• Tuition Fees: USD5,000 (RM20,000) per programme.

Other Fees:

• VISA & Application Fee: USD787.50 (RM3,150) one-time payment
• Registration Fee: USD1,650 (RM6,600) one-time payment
• Medical Insurance: USD37.50 (RM150)/year for duration of study
• Resource Fee (Library, Student Activity & Service): USD390 (RM780) twice a year
• Test of English Proficiency (TEP) : USD25 (RM100) one-time payment
• English Short Course (ESC) : USD1,166 (RM4,664)/semester.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

O-Level

• Pass O-Level from institution recognised by Government of Malaysia with minimum credit (grade C) in 5 subjects inclusive Bahasa Inggeris, Mathematics, Physics or Add Maths and Pass in Chemistry (min. grade E).

IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)
Pass IGCSE from institution recognised by Government of Malaysia with minimum credit (grade C) in 5 subjects inclusive Bahasa Inggeris, Mathematics.

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ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

For International Students:

International students are required to have one of the English proficiency score stated below to enrol in UNITEN. Foundation students who do not fulfill this English requirement are required to sit for the Test of English Proficiency (TEP) before they could enroll in the English Short Course (ESC).

• MUET – Malaysia University English Test
  Achieve Band 3
• IELTS – International English Language Testing System
  Achieve 5.0
• TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language
  Achieve 500 (TOEFL) or 42 (TOEFL Internet Based Test)

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

This programme can be completed in Full Time: 1 year.

Year 1: Semester 1

• Introduction to Computing
• Calculus for Computing I
• Physics for Computing I
• Foundation English I
• Introduction to Problem Solving and Basic

Year 1: Semester 2

• Calculus for Computing II
• Physics for Computing II
• Campus Life Skills
• English for Academic Purposes
• Physics for Computing II
• Personal Productivity with Information Technology
• Introduction to Web Development

Year 1: Special Semester

• Fundamentals of Data and Information
• Psychology of Thinking
• Foundation Islamic Studies / Moral Foundation (Malaysian Student)
• Essential Writing for International Students

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CAREER PROSPECT

Students successfully completed their Foundation in Computer Science programme are expected to pursuit their study in Bachelor of Computer Science programmes.