Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in Information System Security

Embark on a transformative journey with APU University Malaysia Bachelor's (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in Information System Security program. Explore a myriad of invaluable insights and skills, detailed below:

What you will learn in a glance?

In the first year, students will acquire essential competencies essential for any IT practitioner, along with foundational insights into the foundational computer infrastructure through the study of Computer Architecture, operating systems, networking, and databases. Additionally, select focused units will furnish students with introductory awareness of cybersecurity and digital forensics. These course components will also contribute to the enhancement of individual and group proficiencies while fostering imaginative thinking and inventive aptitude.

Moving into the second year, a more comprehensive array of proficiencies will be acquired, wherein students will attain an enhanced comprehension of frameworks and planning methodologies pertinent to the tactical oversight of information systems. This encompassing learning encompasses specialized proficiencies and expertise indispensable for the discerning appraisal and enhancement of strategies and initiatives pertaining to information systems security. In tandem, scholars will amass substantial technical acumen concerning computer systems security, all the while acknowledging the significance of human-centric security policies and interventions. Our commitment extends to fostering their imaginative prowess and innovative capacity, concurrently fostering self-directed learning to aptly prime them for the professional milieu.

In the third year, bachelor of IT students at APU University leveraging their prior academic pursuits and industry exposure, students will leverage their knowledge to advance their expertise across a diverse spectrum of information technologies, concurrently honing their individual and vocational growth. Scholars will elevate their programming proficiencies and delve deeper into the realms of cloud computing and extensive data management. In culmination, the ultimate year project mandates the exploration and formulation of a resolution for an authentic predicament, spotlighting their adeptness in amalgamating technical acumen, discerning analysis, and judicious reasoning to generate a personalized compendium of accomplishments.

Dual Degrees from APU and DMU United Kindom

Students who joined Bachelor (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in Information System Security at APU University Malaysia will have the option to apply for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will be able to get 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia, and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK. please note this is optional and costs GBP 375 Per year. For more information about this Scheme (Click here)

Entry Requirements

SPTM

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

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.