Bachelor of Software Engineering (Hons)

  Institution: Linton University College

The aim of this programme is to provide students with theoretical knowledge, principles of software engineering and its applications, advanced practical skills and experience to develop such abilities that would make them competent to support ever-changing software engineering industry needs.

The programme is designed for individuals wishing to pursue careers as software engineering professionals. Students employ the latest technologies inclusive of programming languages, operating systems, databases, and networking concepts. Students are involved in learning and experiencing a wide range of software systems with sound theoretical understanding and in-depth practical skills of all stages in software engineering processes such as analyzing, designing, coding, modifying, testing and implementing.

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

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

Year 2

• Software Quality
• Web Application Programming
• Information Technology Entrepreneurship
• Object Oriented Analysis and Design
• Principles of Networking
• Human Computer Interface
• System Analysis and Design
• Database Management System
• Software Testing
• Software Verification and Validation
• Data Structure and Algorithms
• Pengajian Islam /Pendidikan Moral or
  Network Programming*
• Computer Security
• Information Technology Project Management
• Project I
• Co-Curriculum 2

Year 3

• Programming Paradigm
• Multimedia and Web Development
• Formal Methods
• Project II
• Elective Module 1**
• Industrial Training
• Artificial Intelligence
• Professional Ethics
• Elective Module 2**

Elective Modules

• Knowledge Based Systems
• Management Information Systems
• Digital Image Processing
• Computer Systems Architecture
• Multimedia Technology
• Distributed Systems
• Agile Development
• Real-time Systems Design

* 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