Sunway University

Overview of Bachelor of Software Engineering (Hons) in Sunway University Malaysia

Software systems have become the cornerstone of all modern businesses. These systems are often complex yet must be robust and adaptable. This programme will equip you with the knowledge and understanding of user requirements in analysing, modelling, designing, and developing large-scale software systems that are reliable and robust. Such Software Engineering (SE) specialists will be able to respond to the ever growing impact of large-scale software systems in a wide range of situations, as well as to the increased importance in safety-critical and mission-critical applications. 

With the technical content gained as well as the practical aspects of architecture design, software development, software processes, software project management, software testing and software maintenance issues, you will be prepared to meet challenges of the industry and have the competency to develop new and innovative solutions. The three-month internship incorporated into the programme, will provide you with the opportunity to apply theories in practice and prepare you to enter the workforce.

This programme includes the Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) professional certification which incorporates software testing components within the curriculum of this degree programme. The CTFL is a globally accredited software testing professional certification fully accredited by the Malaysian Software Testing Board (MSTB), the national body representing the industry interests in promoting Software Quality Assurance (SQA) and software testing as core competencies in the development of software-dependent quality products and services. This industry-linked certificate will be an added advantage for the students, making them highly employable graduates.

On successful completion of the programme, the graduates will also be awarded with a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

Career Opportunity of Bachelor of Software Engineering (Hons) in Sunway University Malaysia

• Enterprise distributed application developer
• Game developer
• IT analyst
• Mobile app developer
• Requirement engineer
• Software architect
• Software engineer
• Software quality assurance officer
• Software tester
• System designer

Course Outline of Bachelor of Software Engineering (Hons) in Sunway University Malaysia

YEAR 1

• English for Computer Technology Studies
• Programming Principles
• Computer Mathematics
• Database Fundamentals
• Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals
• Computer Organisation
• Web Fundamentals
• Networking Principles

YEAR 2

• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Software Engineering
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Communication Skills
• Operating System Fundamentals
• Requirement Engineering
• Human Computer Interaction
• Social and Professional Responsibilities
• Computing Electives I & II
• Non-Computing Elective II

YEAR 3

• Software Processes
• Computer Security
• Software Architecture and Design Pattern
• Software Management
• Software Testing
• Software Evolution and Maintenance
• Internship
• Capstone Project 1
• Capstone Project 2
• Computing Elective III
• Non-Computing Elective III

Entry Requirement of Bachelor of Software Engineering (Hons) in Sunway University Malaysia

STPM
Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (minimum 2 Principals)

A-Level
Minimum 12 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
Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including Mathematics)

International Baccalaureate
Completed with minimum 25 points (excluding bonus points)

*Sunway Diploma
CAVG 55% or CGPA 2.50
* Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.

Other Qualifications
Any other equivalent qualifications. Applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis

Specific Requirements

Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM or its equivalent

• Graduates from Foundation/Matriculation programmes without a credit in Additional Mathematics subject at SPM level to enrol and Pass a Mathematics Enhancement subject offered by the programme; and credit in Mathematics and one subject from either Science, Technology or Engineering discipline at SPM level

Note: Above requirements can be excluded if the Foundation/Matriculation programmes offered a Mathematics subject and the achievements are equivalent/higher than a requirement of a credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level.