Overview
This programme aims to equip you with the technical knowledge to keep abreast with the rapid advances in technology, and to develop your analytical skills. Students undertaking this programme are exposed to both technical and real-world practical experiences through the specially-crafted coursework and industrial training, making our graduates market-ready upon graduation.
Technology-based industries are fast-moving and require talents equipped with a balanced knowledge in software development and hardware infrastructure. By combining your technical knowledge on IT with hands-on experience, you will be adept at developing an organisation’s technology infrastructure and support its users. This versatile programme is best suited for those who wish to proceed as generalists in computing and build successful careers as IT professionals and managers. According to your personal interest, you may explore the various electives offered and enhance your knowledge in specific fields such as network management and security, database engineering and mobile development.
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.
Distinctive Sunway Experience
Students in this programme will experience the latest techniques in IT security and developing critical threat-hunting expertise, developed in collaboration with world's leading cybersecurity organizations like Cisco, Fortinet and EC-Council
Together with EC-Council, our students have the chance to obtain up to two professional certificates during their studies. Students may also choose to attend CCNA professional examination.
- Database architect
- IT specialist
- Network specialist
- System engineer
- E-commerce architect
- Web architect
- RM37,850
for Malaysian students
- USD8,911
for international students
Programme Structure
Year 1
Year 2
Discipline Electives for Year 2 (Choose 2)
- Note: These are just some of the electives
- Database Management Systems
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Data Communications
- Network Security
- IoT Networking & Security
- Customer Relationship Management
- Enterprise Application Development
- Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Fundamentals
Year 3
Discipline Electives for year 3 (Choose 3)
- Database Engineering
- Mobile Application Development
- UI/UX Design and Development
- Software Architecture and Design Patterns
- Advanced Computer Networks
- Advanced Network Security
- Computer Security
- Distributed Systems
- Network & System Administration
- Network Management
- Artificial Intelligence
- Big Data Analytics in the Cloud
Free Electives
- Note: Electives offered are subject to change
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects
For Local Students
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)/ Critical Thinking
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Integrity & Anti_Corruption
- Philosophy and Current Issues
For International Students
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Critical Thinking
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
- Malay Language for Communication 2
Entry Requirements
STPM
Average C or CGPA 2.00 (minimum 2 Principals)
A-Level
Minimum 12 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects).
Note: For A-Level points calculation
A = 10 points
B = 8 points
C = 6 points
D = 4 points
E = 2 points
Australian Matriculation
ATAR 60
Canadian Matriculation
60%
Monash University Foundation Year
60%
Sunway Foundation in Arts
CGPA 2.3
Sunway Foundation in Science Technology
CGPA 2.3
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including Mathematics)
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Completed with minimum 25 points (excluding bonus points)
Sunway Diploma
CGPA 2.50 or equivalent
* Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.
Other Qualifications
Any other equivalent qualifications. An applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis
An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning)
(Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)
Specific Requirements
- Credit in Mathematics at SPM/ O-Level or its equivalent
Additional Requirements for Certain International Students
International students from certain countries that want to take some Sunway University degree programmes (for example programmes in partnership with Lancaster University) will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP). This is a requirement to enrol on a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a degree certificate awarded by Sunway’s partner institution. Students are required to pass all the subjects with grade C or above to progress to the degree programme.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS or equivalent 6.0
- MUET Band 4
- SPM English B+
- UEC English B4
- O-Level English (1119) Credit
- Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
- ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English
Scholarships and Financial Aid
For more information about the scholarships and financial aid, please visit the SEG Scholarships website.
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