Raffles University

Overview of Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Raffles University Malaysia

Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) is developed specifically to meet the current and emergent needs of the Information Technology industry. The programme develops programming skills for Information Technology (Python & Linux), computational thinking, computer networks, and specific application skills in Software Specification and Modelling, System Security, Web Design and Programming, Cloud Computing, & Blockchain and Its Applications. The programme also emphasis on programming fundamentals and their implementation to Information Technology and mobile application.

Programme Length: 3 Years
Programme Credit: 120 Credit Hours
Intakes: January / May / September

Entry Requirement of Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Raffles University Malaysia

STPM: Pass with Grade C in any 2 subjects AND Credit in Maths at SPM level
A Level: Full pass in two subjects with a minimum of Grade D in any 2 subjects AND a credit in Mathematics at O level or its equivalent
UEC: PASS with min Grade B in 5 subjects including Mathematics
Matriculation/ Foundation: Pass with CGPA 2.0 and Credit in Maths at SPM level
Diploma in Computer Science OR Software Engineering OR Information Technology OR Information Systems or equivalent: Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent;

Any other Diploma in Science and Technology OR Business Studies: Pass with minimum CGPA of 2.5 may be admitted, subject to rigorous internal assessment process AND a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.
*Candidate with CGPA below 2.5 but above 2.0 with a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent may be admitted, subject to the rigorous internal assessment process.

Other International Entry Requirement: [Learn More]
Others: Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysia Government which will be considered on a case by case basis.

Malaysian Student
English Requirement
MALAYSIAN ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
No Minimum English Requirement

*RU ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
MUET: Band 3
GCE O Level /1119: English D
SPM: English Credit
UEC: English B
Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 154

*Students who did not meet RU English Requirement are required to take a Concurrent English Language Programme (CELP)
International Student
English Requirement
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT

IELTS: 5.0
TOEFL Essentials (Online): 7.5
TOEFL iBT: 40
PTE: 47
MUET: Band 3.5
Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 154

*Students who did not meet International Student English Requirement are required to take an English Preparation Programme (EPP) and TOEFL or any equivalent English qualification.

Course Outlines of Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Raffles University Malaysia

YEAR 1
Semester 1    Semester 2    Semester 3
– Business Statistics
– Introduction to Computational Thinking
– Principles of Computer Programming
– Databases
– OOP with Python 1    
– Critical Thinking
– Operating Systems (Linux)
– Discrete Mathematics
– Introduction to Information Technology
– Web Design    
– U4: Community Service
– Computer Networks
– Algorithms
– Distributed Databases
– Software Specification and Modelling

YEAR 2
Semester 1    Semester 2    Semester 3
– U1: Ethics Appreciation and
Civilisation /Philosophy and Current Issue
– U2: Creative Thinking/Bahasa Kebangsaan A
– Object Oriented Programming
– Web Programming
– OOP with Python 2
– U1: Philosophy and Current Issue / Malay Language Communication 2
– U3: Malaysian Innovation
– Internet Technology and Web Services
– UI/UX Design
– Functional Programming    
– Python 3 for Mobile Applications
– Software Testing and Quality Assurance
– Project Management
– Mobile Application Development
YEAR 3
Semester 1    Semester 2    Semester 3
– Project I
– Security Aspects in Software Engineering
– Cloud Computing
– Entrepreneurship and New Business Development    
– Project II
– Ethics and IT
– System Administration and Maintenance
– Artificial Intelligence
– Blockchain & Its Applications 

   – Professional Attachment

Career Opportunities of Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Raffles University Malaysia

– Technical Support Specialist:
– IT Project Manager:
– Database Administrator,
– Network Architect/Administrator
– System Security Analyst

– Cyber Security Specialist
– Database Technician
– Network Support Coordinator
– Software Programmer
– Data Centre Technician