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Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) Fees Structure, Admission, Intake, Deadline

  Study Mode FULL TIME
  Level UNDER-GRADUATE
  Duration 3 years
  Intake
Intake Deadline
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Overview

Overview of Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) in University of Malaya (UM) Malaysia

This programme offers a comprehensive look into the world of software engineering by providing the students with not only the theoretical and technical knowledge but the skills needed in various other related aspects of software engineering. The programme emphasizes a strong underlying of Software Engineering principles and concepts through object-oriented modeling, software design and architecture, human-computer interaction and software quality.

SUBJECTS

This programme consists of 128 credits comprising 20 credits University courses, 17 credits Faculty Core courses, 6 credits Faculty Elective courses, 55 credits Programme Core courses (including 12 credits for Industrial Training), and 30 credits Specialization Elective courses.

  Course
Semester
1
The Islamic and Asian Civilization (International students are exempted)
Ethnic Relations / Introduction to Malaysia (For international student)
Computing Mathematics I
Fundamentals of Programming
Computer Systems and Organization
Information Systems
Semester
2
Basic Entrepreneurship Culture
Information Literacy
Social Engagement
Data Structure (#WIX1002)
Computer System Architecture (#WIX1003)
Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
Network Technology Foundation
Semester
3
Co-Curriculum
English for Communication (1)
Thinking and Communication Skills
Project Management
Database
Software Modeling
Probability and Statistics
Semester
4
English for Communication (2)
Operating Systems
Algorithm Design and Analysis (#WIA1002)
Specialization Elective (1)
Specialization Elective (2)
Specialization Elective (3)
Semester
5
Industrial Training *
Semester
6
Academic Project I **
Specialization Elective (4)
Specialization Elective (5)
Specialization Elective (6)
Specialization Elective (7)
Faculty Elective (1)
Semester
7
Academic Project II (#WIA3002)
Specialization Elective (8)
Specialization Elective (9)
Specialization Elective (10)
Faculty Elective (2)
External Faculty Elective

(Note : Not all courses will be offered every semester; the actual courses offered will depend on the availability of staff and the number of students registering).

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates of this programme may choose to be one (but not limited to) of the following:

  • System Analyst
  • Software Engineer
  • Software Tester
  • Software Architect
  • Programmer
  • Project Manager
  • Academician
  • Researcher

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
STPM
(Current Year)
MATRIKULASI / BASICS stay DIPLOMA OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

UM-6-481-002

Bachelor of Computer Science 

(Software engineering)

(7 Semester)

Science stream

Passed STPM with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 ;

and

Obtained at least Grade B at STPM level in the following subjects:

  • Mathematics (T);
  • Physics; dan
  • Chemistry / Biology / Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

and

Obtained at least Grade B at SPM level in the following subjects:

  • Additional Mathematics; dan
  • Mathematics / Physics

and

Obtained at least Level 2 (Band 2) in MUET

Science stream

Passed Matriculation / Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 ;

and

Obtained at least Grade B at the Matriculation / Foundation level in the following subjects:

  • Mathematics;
  • Physics; dan
  • Engineering Physics / Chemistry / Engineering Chemistry / Biology / Computer Science / Computing

and

Obtained at least Grade B at SPM level in the following subjects:

  • Additional Mathematics; dan
  • Mathematics / Physics

and

Obtained at least Level 2 (Band 2) in MUET

Not Offered

Science stream

Possess a Diploma in Computer Science or a Diploma in Information Technology from a Public University (UA) / Other Institution in a related field recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University Senate with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 ;

and

Obtained at least Grade B at Diploma level in Mathematics subject ;

and

Obtained at least Grade B at SPM level in the following subjects:

  • Additional Mathematics; dan
  • Mathematics / Physics

and

Obtained at least Level 2 (Band 2) in MUET

OR

STPM IS NOT THE CURRENT YEAR

Passed STPM not current year with at least CGPA 3.00 ;

and

Obtained at least Grade B at STPM level in the following subjects:

  • Mathematics (T);
  • Physics; dan
  • Chemistry / Biology / Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

and

Obtained at least Grade B at SPM level in the following subjects:

  • Additional Mathematics; dan
  • Mathematics / Physics

and

Obtained at least Level 2 (Band 2) in MUET

OR 

MATRIX / BASICS NOT CURRENT YEAR

Passed Matriculation / Foundation not the current year with a minimum  CGPA of 3.00 ;

and

Obtained at least Grade B at the Matriculation / Foundation level in the following subjects:

  • Mathematics;
  • Physics; dan
  • Engineering Physics / Chemistry / Engineering Chemistry / Biology / Computer Science / Computing

and

Obtained at least Grade B at SPM level in the following subjects:

  • Additional Mathematics; dan
  • Mathematics / Physics

and

Obtained at least Level 2 (Band 2) in MUET

 

Science stream

A-LEVEL

Have a GCE A-Level qualification with at least Grade A in Mathematics ;

and

Obtained at least Grade B in one (1) of the following subjects:

  • Computing;
  • Physics;
  • Further Mathematics;
  • Chemistry;
  • Biology;

 

and

Obtained at least Grade B at SPM level in the following subjects:

  • Additional Mathematics; dan
  • Mathematics / Physics

 

and

Obtained at least Level 2 (Band 2) in MUET.  However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results can be considered for conditional admission by meeting MUET requirements within one study session:

  • Obtained at least Band 4 (Academic) in IELTS; or
  • Get at least 437-473 points (PBT) / 123-150 points (CBT) / 41-52 points (IBT) in TOEFL

or

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA

Have an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma qualification with at least a score of 30 points and get a Grade 5 (Higher Level) in Mathematics;

and

in one (1) of the following subjects:

  • Chemistry;
  • Physics;
  • Computer Science;
  • Biology;

 

and

Obtained at least Grade B at SPM level in the following subjects:

  • Additional Mathematics; dan
  • Mathematics / Physics

and

Obtained at least Level 2 (Band 2) in MUET. However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results can be considered for conditional admission by meeting MUET requirements within one study session:

  • Obtained at least Band 4 (Academic) in IELTS; or
  • Get at least 437-473 points (PBT) / 123-150 points (CBT) / 41-52 points (IBT) in TOEFL

 

or

AUSTRALIAN MATRICULATION PROGRAMME (AUSMAT)

 

Possess an Australian Matriculation Program (AUSMAT) qualification  with at least Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 80 per cent and get 16 points (High Achievement) in Mathematics ;

and

got 16 points  (High Achievement) in one (1) of the following subjects:

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics Specialist

and

Obtained at least Grade B at SPM level in the following subjects:

  • Additional Mathematics; dan
  • Mathematics / Physics

and

Obtained at least Level 2 (Band 2) in MUET. However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results can be considered for conditional admission by meeting MUET requirements within one study session:

  • Obtained at least Band 4 (Academic) in IELTS; or
  • Get at least 437-473 points (PBT) / 123-150 points (CBT) / 41-52 points (IBT) in TOEFL

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