PROGRAMME SPECIFICATIONS

The Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer Networks & Security) with Honours is offered either on a full-time basis. The full-time programme is offered only at the UTM Main Campus in Johor Bahru. The duration of study for the full-time programme is subjected to the student’s entry qualifications and lasts between four (4) years to a maximum of six (6) years.

The programme is offered on full-time basis and is based on a 2-Semester per academic session. Generally, students are expected to undertake courses equivalent to between twelve (12) to eighteen (18) credit hours per semester. Assessment is based on courseworks and final examinations given throughout the semester.

General Information

1.   Awarding Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
2.   Teaching Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
3.   Programme Name Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer Networks & Security) with Honours
4.   Final Award Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer Networks & Security) with Honours
5.   Programme Code SECRH
6.   Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation Ministry of Higher Education
7.    Language(s) of Instruction English
8.   Mode of Study (Conventional, distance learning, etc) Conventional
9.   Mode of operation (Franchise, self-govern, etc) Self-governing
10. Study Scheme (Full Time/Part Time) Full Time
11. Study Duration

Minimum :   4 yrs (8 semesters)

Maximum  : 6 yrs (12 Semesters)

Type of Semester No. of Semesters No of Weeks/Semester
Full Time Part Time Full Time Part Time
Normal 8 20 14 14
Short

Course Classification

Entry Requirements

 

UTM PROFESSIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATE (PSC)

Students are required to enroll and pass all certificate programmes offered by the Centres of Excellence in the University and the School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPACE) during semester breaks

 

  1. How to Get Yourself Employed (HTGYE)
    2. ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management System Requirement (ISO)
    3. Occupational Safety and Health Awareness (OSHA)
    4. How to Manage Your Personal Finance (HTMYPF)
    5. Test of English Communication Skills for Graduating Students (TECS):
    i.  TECS 1001 (Paper I – Oral Interaction)
    ii. TECS 1002 (Paper II – Writing)

Programme Informations

Award Requirements

To graduate, students must:

  • Achieve a total minimum of 131 credits hours with a minimum CPA of 2.0.
  • Pass industrial training (equivalent to 12 credit hours), which 4 credits will be graded and 8 credits as HW status.
  • Complete Computer Networks & Security Project I and II.
  • Pass 5 Professional Skills Certificate (PSC).

Further Information

ASSOC. PROF. DR. DAYANG NORHAYATI BINTI ABANG JAWAWI
Associate Chair
(Academic & Student Development)
Faculty of Computing
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Tel : 607-553 2009
Fax : 607-553 8829

OR

Program Coordinator
DR. MUHALIM BIN MOHAMED AMIN
Tel : 07-5532369