Direct Entry Students

Hello, Direct Entry students!

Whether you are a prospective student or you have been accepted to School of Computing in UTM or you are already a student here, you are in the right place.

At SC, we strive to make your life easier and make sure you can finish your degree quickly. No matter how trivial or big the queries or problems are, we will guide and help you until the matters are resolved.

So, feel free to explore our pages. We hope to see you soon!

Ts. Marina Md Arshad

Coordinator for Direct Entry Students at School of Computing
 
Room: N28-347-08
E-mail: marinama @ utm.my

AS SOON AS YOU HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED, PLEASE DO CONTACT ME.

 


 

Azmaniza binti Aziz

Academic Office Staff in charge of Transfer Credit
Email : azmaniza@utm.my
Contact No. : 07-5538827

We offer 4 programmes for Direct Entry students:

 

  • Bachelor of Computer Science (Bioinformatics) with Honours (SECBH) | Info | Program Menu
  • Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) with Honours (SECJH) | Info | Program Menu
  • Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer Networks and Security) with Honours (SECRH) | Info | Program Menu
  • Bachelor of Computer Science (Graphics and Multimedia Software) with Honours (SECVH) | Info | Program Menu

 


 

We accept applicants to both semesters yearly. Please refer to UTM Admission for further info.

(1) SEPTEMBER INTAKE (SEMESTER I)
  • Application must be made via UPU Online.
  • Announcement of admission for Degree Programme is usually open from February to April through UPU official portal   http://upu.moe.gov.my
 
(2) SEPTEMBER INTAKE (SEMESTER I) FOR FINAL YEAR UTM DIPLOMA
  • Application must be applied via online which usually opens in March.
  • The Application must be submited to Student Recruitment & Admission Division (SRAD) before or on mid April.
 
(3) FEBRUARY INTAKE (SEMESTER II)
  • Application must be submitted via online.
  • The application is usually open from mid November to end December.

At SC, you are more than test scores and a GPA, but we know you’re curious about the numbers anyway.

We’ve also accepted students from: Bandung State Polytechnic in Indonesia, German-Malaysian Insitute, Kolej Universiti Agrosains Malaysia (UCAM), Sunway University, UniMAP, UNITEN, Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah and UTHM.

 


 

Intake by Semester and Diploma CGPA

IntakeEnrollmentDiploma CGPA
Semester I75%3.53
Semester 225%3.51

STEP 1:

Contact Ms. Marina, the Direct Entry Coordinator. Fill out the Student Particular form.

 


 

STEP 2:

Join the New Direct Entry Students Whatsapp Group.

 


 

STEP 3:

It is recommended that pre-approval be obtained for planned transfer credit in order to ensure that coursework completed will be transferrable. As soon as you have been accepted, you may request transfer credit pre-approval for courses on the Transfer Credit Evaluation eForm.

You need to submit the following documents:

  • Your certified academic transcripts.
  • Your certified MUET results.
  • Course Outline (exempted for UTMKL or UTM Franchise). Please refer in Transfer Credit Procedure to find out what information we are looking for.

 


 

STEP 4:

Make sure you received pre-arrival Study Plan and New Semester Timetable from Ms. Marina. The Study Plan will be finalized after you have received your Transfer Exam results.

 


 

STEP 5:

Join telegram groups from UTM – New Students, SC New Students etc.

 

“Kemasukan Terus” bermaksud pelajar yang boleh dipertimbangkan mendapat pengecualian kredit dan diterima masuk ke semester yang bersesuaian berdasarkan kepada kelayakan terdahulu.

“Pengecualian Kredit” (Credit Exemption – CE) merupakan kredit yang diberi pengecualian (Kredit Kecuali) semasa proses permohonan masuk ke sesuatu program pengajian berdasarkan pencapaian dalam kursus berkaitan. Ia merupakan pengecualian kepada sebahagian daripada keperluan kredit untuk pengijazahan yang diberi berdasarkan kelayakan sedia ada (diploma, ijazah atau pengalaman) yang diiktiraf oleh kerajaan.

 

  • Permohonan Pengecualian Kredit hendaklah dibuat kepada fakulti pelajar dan urusan permohonan hendaklah diselesaikan dalam minggu KETIGA (3) semester pertama pengajian.
    • Kursus yang diberikan Kredit Kecuali dan Kredit Pindah hendaklah setara dengan kurikulum program pengajian Universiti dari segi pengiraan beban akademik dan nilai kredit.  Jumlah isi kandungan hendaklah sama atau tidak kurang daripada 80% daripada kandungan kursus berkaitan di Universiti.
    • Bermula tahun 2020, pindahan kredit untuk kelayakan Diploma (Tahap 4, MQF) ke Sarjana Muda (Tahap 6,MQF) secara vertical dengan pindahan maksimum sebanyak 50% daripada jumlah kredit program.
    • Permohonan Pengecualian Kredit dan Perpindahan Kredit hendaklah dibuat dengan menggunakan Borang Perpindahan Kredit Mata Pelajaran UTM.E/3-8.
    • Kelulusan untuk Pengecualian Kredit dan Perpindahan Kredit akan diberi oleh Fakulti yang menawarkan kursus.
    • Bagi pelajar kemasukan terus, tempoh maksimum pengajian ditetapkan oleh fakulti berdasarkan kepada jumlah pengecualian kredit yang diluluskan. Pengiraan tempoh maksimum mengikut jumlah pengecualian kredit seperti berikut:
Jumlah Pengecualian Kredit (CE)Tempoh Maksimum (Semester)
<20(1.5 x tempoh lazim) – 0
20 – 33 (1.5 x tempoh lazim) – 1
34 – 50(1.5 x tempoh lazim) – 2
51 – 60 (1.5 x tempoh lazim) – 3

To apply for exemption, please follow these steps.

STEP 1: Discuss with Ms Marina. Bring along the following documents:

  • your academic transcripts together with the grading system
  • your MUET or other English profiency exam results.
  • evidence of completion i.e. awards and certificates
  • your previous course outline and course details
  • verifiable documentation of previous work experience from your employer/s.

Here are some of the things we look for when reviewing a course outline:

  • Name of institution
  • Number of credits the course is worth
  • A course description
  • Any required pre or co-requisite courses
  • Weekly topics covered (not just course objectives/schedule)
  • Grading criteria: what was graded and how much was it worth
  • How many exams, paper assignments, textbooks or readings are required
  • Textbook(s) used with chapters/sections/topics covered (course content)
  • Information about any reading besides the textbooks
  • Presence of a lab component: what kind of labs and how much does it counts

 

STEP 2: Fill out the Transfer Credit Form. Please use separate form for different school/faculty that offered those courses.

STEP 3: Get Ms Marina’s signature and submit the form to Ms Azmaniza at the Academic Office.


 

Processing times

  • If your request is straightforward, we normally assess applications for credit transfer within 2 weeks.
  • A longer period may be needed if a full assessment is required, especially if you are the first student enrolled in SC from your diploma institution.
  • You may check your transfer credit slip in your Student Portal after 2 weeks of submission. If there is any mistake, please immediately inform Ms Azmaniza for correction.
  • If your credit transfer application has not been processed after 2 weeks, please follow-up with Ms Azmaniza.

Lists for specific institutions:

 

COURSE TRANSFER CREDIT LIST (starting 2019/2020-2)

Please click here for Course Synopsis of School of Computing courses.

 COURSE NAME (UTM)CODE1GRADE
 YEAR 1, SEM 1  
1Discrete StructureSECI1013B
2Programming Technique ISECJ1013C
3Technology & Information SystemSECP1013C
4Digital LogicSECR1013C
 YEAR 1, SEM 2  
5Computational MathematicsSECI1113B
5Probability and Statistical AnalysisSECI2143B
6Programming Technique IISECJ1023B
7Computer Organization and ArchitectureSECR2033B
8English Communication SkillsUHLB1112Band 4/5/6
 YEAR 2, SEM 1  
9DatabaseSECD2523B & exam
10System Analysis and DesignSECD2613B & exam
11Data Structure and AlgorithmSECJ2013B
12Network CommunicationsSECR1213B & exam
13Human Computer InteractionSECV2113B & exam
 YEAR 2, SEM 2  
14Software EngineeringSECJ2203B & exam
15Operating SystemsSECR2043B
16Web ProgrammingSECV1223B
 YEAR 3, SEM 1  
17Foreign Language ElectiveUHLx1112C
 YEAR 4, SEM 1  
18Practical TrainingSECx4118
2 years 2working 
19Practical Training ReportSECx4114experience in related fields.
 YEAR 4, SEM 2  
20University General Course ElectiveUXXXxxx2C
 SECRH STUDENTS ONLY  
213Computer Network & LabSECR2242 & SECR2941B
223Internetworking Technology & LabSECR3242 & SECR3941B
23Computer SecuritySECR3413B
 UTMKL and UTM FRANCHISE ONLY  
24KoQUKQF2xx2C

Note:

1 – Grade is according to UTM scale.

2 – Industrial training during diploma is NOT QUALIFIED for exemption.

3 – The labs must use real devices and student must pass CCNA1 & CCNA2 and/or CCNA3 in Cisco Networking Academy.

Transfer Credit Exams

  1. These courses has special TRANSER CREDIT EXAMS before you are granted the exemption.
  2. You must get minimum grade of B in your diploma course to sit for the exams.
  3. Passing marks for the transfer exams varies. Please refer to the individual PIC for further info.
CoursePerson in Charge
SECR1213 Network CommunicationsMr Firoz firoz@utm.my
SECD2523 Database Dr Noor Hidayah noorhidayah.z@utm.my
SECR2613 System Analysis and DesignDr Muhammad Aliif muhammadaliif@utm.my
SECJ2203 Software EngineeringDr Shahliza shahliza@utm.my
SECV2113 Human Computer InteractionPM Dr Masitah masitah@utm.my

 

2021/2022-1 Results

CourseExam DateEligiblePass
SECR12139/10/2021518 (16%)
SECD252315/10/20215719 (33%)
SECD261315/10/20217444 (60%)
SECJ220320/10/20214443 (98%)
SECV211316/10/20216361 (97%)

DOWNLOAD FORMS: Transfer Credit Form

 

  • Please use separate form for different school/faculty that offered those courses.
  • Please submit forms to Ms Azamaniza at the Academic Office.
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