Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)

  Institution: Linton University College

The aim of this programme is to provide students with theoretical knowledge, principle of computer science, advanced practical skills and experience to develop such abilities that would make them essential to supporting computing industry need.

The programme provides specialist technological updates and a broadening of this horizon of participants by considering the use of computer science and its technology in stimulating and harnessing the changes at industry environments. It offers the opportunity to expand on existing and gain new valuable knowledge of computer applications and provide opportunities to study the very latest developments from the standpoint of theoretical research or with a view to complex systems construction.

Programme Details

• Duration
  3 years; 9 semesters
• Awarding Body
  Linton University College

Entry Requirements

Any one of the following qualifications:

• Pass STPM/CGE ‘A’ Level with 2 principals or with minimum Grade C (CGPA ≥ 2.0) and credit in Mathematics or other equivalents;
• Pass relevant Matriculation programme from institutions recognized by Malaysian Government with CGPA ≥ 2.0 and credit in Mathematics in SPM or other equivalents*;
• Pass Foundation programme from Kolej Universiti Linton or other institutions recognized by Malaysia Government with CGPA ≥ 2.0 and credit in Mathematics in SPM or other equivalents*;
• Pass relevant Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Information Technology (Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Network and Computer Engineering) programme institutions recognized by Malaysia Government with CGPA ≥ 2.5*;
  *Candidates with CGPA between 2.00 – 2.49 can also consider based on aptitude test by the Kolej Universiti
• Pass SMIIII (UEC) with minimum 5Bs including Mathematics*;
• Other equivalent qualifications recognized by Malaysian Government*;
• Other equivalent foreign qualifications recognized by Malaysian Government*

*Subject to verification and approval of Legenda Education Group

English Language Requirements

(For international students only)

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with minimum overall Band 6; or
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with minimum score of 550; or
• Cambrige or Edexcel GCE ‘A’ Level; or
• Equivalent intensive English course conducted by Kolej Universiti Linton.

Subjects

Year 1

• Academic Skills
• Principles of Programming
• Computer Organization
• Web Authoring and Web Management
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B or Mathematics*
• Software Engineering Principles
• Visual Programming
• Computer Systems Architecture
• Discrete Mathematics
• Database Concepts
• Pengajian Malaysia or Web Application Programming*
• Operating Systems
• Economics Analysis for Decision Making
• Data Communication
• Co-Curriculum 1

Year 2

• Principles of Networking
• Theory of Computer Science
• Multimedia Technology
• Object Oriented Analysis and Design
• Numerical Methods
• Information Technology Entrepreneurship
• Network Topology and Configuration
• Database Management System
• Data Structure and Algorithm
• Information System Analysis and Design
• Pengajian Islam / Pendidikan Moral or
  Human Computer Interface*
• Computer Security
• Information Technology Project Management
• Project I
• Co-Curriculum 2

Year 3

• Multimedia and Multimodal Systems
• Formal Methods
• Assembly Language Programming
• Project II
• Matrix Computation
• Elective Module 1**
• Industrial Training
• Professional Ethics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Elective Module 2**

Elective Modules**

• Knowledge Based Systems
• Management Information Systems
• Compiler Design
• Microprocessor
• Computer Graphics
• Distributed Systems
• Digital Image Processing
• Mobile Computing

* For all international students and local students who obtained exemptions for MQA Compulsory Modules.
** Students to choose any TWO (2) of the above EIGHT (8) modules based on the area of interest.

Source: Kolej Universiti Linton, Linton University College, Malaysia