Bachelor of Computer Science

(Computer Networks & Security) with Honours

PROGRAMME SPECIFICATIONS

The Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer Networks & Security) with Honours is offered on a full-time basis. The full-time programme is offered only at the UTM Main Campus in Johor Bahru and is based on a 2-Semester per academic session.

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. Generally, students are expected to undertake courses equivalent to between twelve (12) to eighteen (18) credit hours per semester. Assessment is based on coursework and final examinations given throughout the semester.

Entry Requirements

The minimum qualifications for candidates who intend to do a  Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer Networks & Security) are as follows:

Note:-

* Year of entry and duration of study will be based on the credit exemptions and credit transfer awarded by the university

To graduate, students must

  • Achieve a total of 127 credit hours with minimum CPA of 2.0
  • Pass industrial training (equivalent to 12 credit hours), which 4 credits will be graded and 8 credits as HW (Compulsory Attendance) status.
  • Complete Computer Networks & Security Final Year Projects
  • Pass 5 Professional Skills Certificate (PSC).

Further Information

PROF. DR. MD ASRI BIN NGADI
Head of Director
Computer Science Department
Faculty of Computing
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia


OR

Program Coordinator
DR. MUHALIM BIN MOHAMED AMIN
Email : secr@utm.my

Career Prospect

Graduate of the programme can work as a Analyst/Programmer, Software Engineer, System Analyst, System Developer, Software Tester, Software Architect Engineer, Web Developer, Assistant Project Manager, Academician and Researcher.

Alternatively, the graduate of the programme can also enrol to any of the postgraduate programmes offered in UTM and worldwide by any mode either research or mixed-mode or taught course.

COURSE MENU (Intake September)

SEMESTER 1
Code
Courses
SECI1013Discrete Structure
SECJ1013Programming Technique I
SECP1513Technology & Information System
SECR1013Digital Logic
URLS1032Integrity and Anti-Corruption
SEMESTER 2
Code
Courses
SECI1113Computational Mathematics
SECJ1023Programming Technique II
SECD2613System Analysis and Design
SECR1033Computer Organization and Architecture
SECI1143Probability and Statistical Data Analysis
UHMS1182
UHLM1012		Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (Malaysian) OR
Malaysia Language for Communication
UHLM1012Malaysia Language for Communication
SEMESTER 1
Code
Courses
SECR1213Network Communications (ITN)
SECD2523Database
SECJ2203Software Engineering
SECJ2013Data Structure and Algorithm
SECV2113Human Computer Interaction
ULRF2xx2Service Learning and Community Engagement
 SEMESTER 2
Code
Courses
SECV2223Web Programming
SECR2043Operating Systems
SECJ2154Object Oriented Programming
SECR2242Computer Networks (SWRE)
SECR2941Computer Networks Lab
SECR3413Computer Security
UHLB2122Professional Communication Skills 1
SEMESTER 1 
Code
Courses
SECJ3553Artificial Intelligence
SECR3104Applications Development
SECR3242Internetworking Technology (ENSA)
SECR3941Internetworking Technology Lab
SECR3443Introduction to Cryptography
UHLB3132Professional Communication Skills 2
UHLX1112Communication Foreign Language Elective
 SEMESTER 2
Code
Courses
SECR3032Computer Network & Security Project I
SECJ3203Theory of Computer Science
SECR3223High Performance & Parallel Computing
SECR3253Network Programming
SECR5xx3PRISMS Elective 1
UHIS1022Philosophy and Current Issues
ULRS3032Entrepreneurship and Innovation
SXXX2xx3University Free Elective Course
 SEMESTER 1
Code
Courses
SECR 4118Industrial Training (HW)
SECR 4114Industrial Training Report
 SEMESTER 2 
Code
Courses
SECR4134Computer Network & Security Project II
SECD3761Technopreneurship Seminar
SECR4453Network Security
SECR5xx3PRISMS Elective 2
SECR4483Secure Programming
SECRxx3PRISMS Elective 3
SECR4973Special Topics in Computer Network & Security
SECR5xx3PRISMS Elective 4
Elective Courses (CHOOSE 4)
Code
Courses
SECR3253Network Programming
SECR44x3CyberOps
SECR4453Network Security
SECR4483Secure Programming
SECR4973Special Topics on Computer Network & Security
PRISMS Year 4 Elective (Max CHOOSE 4) Can only be taken for student CGPA >=3.3
Code
Courses
SECR5013Cryptographic Engineering
SECR5023Digital Forensic
SECR5033Information Security Governance and Risk
Management
SECR5043Cloud Computing Security
SECR5053Penetration Testing
SECJ5013Secure Software Engineering

COURSE MANU (Intake February)

SEMESTER 1 
Code
Courses
SECI1113Computational Mathematics
SECJ1023Programming Technique II
SECD2613System Analysis and Design
SECR1033Computer Organization and Architecture
SECI1143Probability and Statistical Data Analysis
UHMS1182
UHLM1012		Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (Malaysian) OR
Malaysia Language for Communication
SEMESTER 2
Code
Courses
SECI1013Discrete Structure
SECJ1013Programming Technique I
SECP1513Technology & Information System
SECR1013Digital Logic
URLS1032Integrity and Anti-Corruption
 SEMESTER 1 
Code
Courses
SECV2223Web Programming
SECJ2154Object Oriented Programming
SECR2033Computer Organisation and Architecture
SECR2043Operating Systems
SECR2242Computer Networks (SWRE)
SECR2941Computer Networks Lab
ULRS1022Philosophy and Current Issues
 SEMESTER 2 
Code
Courses
SECP1513Technology & Information System
SECJ2013Data Structure and Algorithm
SECV2113Human Computer Interaction
SECR3242Internetworking Technology (ENSA)
SECR3941Internetworking Technology Lab
SECJ3203Theory of Computer Science
ULRF2xx2Service Learning Co-curriculum Elective
 SEMESTER 1 
Code
Courses
SECR3104Applications Development
SECR3223High Performance & Parallel Computing
SECR3413Computer Security
SECR3253Network Programming
SECR5xx3PRISMS Elective 1
ULRS3032Entrepreneurship and Innovation
UHLB2122Professional Communication Skills 1
 SEMESTER 2
Code
Courses
SECR3032Computer Network & Security Project I
SECR3443Introduction to Cryptography
SECJ3553Artificial Intelligence
SXXX2xx3University Free Elective Course
UHLB3132Professional Communication Skills 2
UHLX1112Communication Foreign Language Elective
SEMESTER 1
Code
Courses
SECR4134Computer Network & Security Project II
SECD3761Technopreneurship Seminar
SECR4453Network Security
SECR5xx3PRISMS Elective 2
SECR4483Secure Programming
SECRxx3PRISMS Elective 3
SECR4973Special Topics in Computer Network & Security
SECR5xx3PRISMS Elective 4
SEMESTER 2
Code
Courses
SECR 4114Industrial Training Report
SECR4118Industrial Training (HW)
Elective Courses (CHOOSE 4)
Code
Courses
SECR3253Network Programming
SECR3263Wireless Sensor Network
SECR4453Network Security
SECR4483Secure Programming
SECR4973Special Topics on Computer Network & Security
PRISMS Year 4 Elective (Max CHOOSE 4) Can only be taken for student CGPA >=3.3
Code
Courses
SECR5013Cryptographic Engineering
SECR5023Digital Forensic
SECR5033Information Security Governance and Risk
Management
SECR5043Cloud Computing Security
SECR5053Penetration Testing
SECJ5013Secure Software Engineering

UTM PROFESSIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATE (PSC)

The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) plays an important role in the development of human capital in Malaysia. One of the initiatives taken is to conduct students’ employability programme with the aim to give students a value-added degree and enhance employment marketability among graduates. The folowing are among the programmes offered:

Internship
Apprenticeship
Entrepreneurship
Mobility
Guidelines for Registration of PSC
PSC Registration
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