Bachelor of Software Engineering (Hons)

  Institution: Taylor’s University

The programme is designed to prepare students with in-depth knowledge, skills and technical know-how to design an entire engineering system, by combining the study of Computer Science and Engineering.

Students will be equipped to design, analyse and manage complex engineering systems involving many different engineering disciplines, combining theory and practical approaches to software engineering. Throughout the programme, students will also acquire communication skills, and hands-on experience in developing large-scale software systems, and managing various aspects of software engineering projects, especially project management and quality assurance.

Specialised Skills in Software Engineering

• In-depth knowledge of design and implementation of large software systems and the software development process, through modules like Software Design, Software Quality and Software Maintenance.
• Exposure to using Agile software development methods such as Agile Unified Process (AUP), Crystal Clear and Scrum, which are widely used in the ICT industry.

Learning from Experts

• Valuable industry exposure and hands-on practices via module adoption, expert talks, guest lecturers and project based module from the experts such as Google Malaysia, Microsoft Malaysia, HILTI, MIMOS and Basis Bay.

Industry Engagement

• Opportunity to work on real-world problems identified by the industry for assignments, projects and/or as a Final Year Project under the guidance of the industry members.
• Mentorship from industry experts in developing commercial applications, tools and/or services.

Integrated Professional Certification

• Option to take-up industry certification modules, such as International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) as a Certified Tester and Malaysian Software Testing Board (MSTB) as a Certified Professional in Requirements Engineering and SAP Professional Training, thus qualifying students to sit for these exams.
• Opportunities to obtain other training and certification modules such as Oracle Certification and Google Web Academy Online Professional, thus qualifying them to sit for these exams.

Business and Management Exposur

• Exposure to business management modules through Technopreneurship, E-Commerce, Introduction to Management, Introduction to Accounting and Organisational Behavior.

Dynamic Internship Programme

• 12-week internship exposes students to the real working environment and provides in-depth knowledge in the field of computing.

Dual Award

• Students will receive equal recognition and certification from both Taylor’s University and the University of the West of England (UWE), UK.

Entry Requirements

• Taylor’s Foundation in Computing (FIC): Pass with min. CGPA 2.00 including credit in Mathematics at SPM
• Taylor’s Diploma in Information Technology (DIT): Pass with min. CGPA 2.50 including credit in Mathematics at SPM
• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia(STPM): Min. CGPA 2.67 in 3 subjects including C in Mathematics
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Min. 5Bs including English
• A Levels: Min. CDD including C in Mathematics
• South Australian Matriculation (SAM): Min. ATAR 65 including B- in Mathematics
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Min. average of 65% in 6 subjects including 65% in Mathematics
• International Baccalaureate (IB): Min. 28 points in 6 subjects including min. 5 points in High Level (HL) Mathematics and min. 6 points in General / Business Mathematics
• Other Qualifications: Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

English Requirements

• IELTS: Band 6.0
• TOEFL: 79 (Internet Based Test)
• MUET: Band 4
• UEC English: B4
• O Level: Grade C
• 1119 (GCE-O): Grade B

Students who have completed a full year preparatory / foundation study in English may be exempted from meeting the English requirements.

Career Opportunities

• C++ Programmer
• Computer Communications Specialists
• Games Developer
• Games Graphic Designer
• Graphic Games Developer
• IT Consultant
• IT Engineer
• IT Manager
• Java J2EE Developer
• Network Architect Developer
• Net Application Developer
• Net Consultants
• Objective C Programmer
• Programmer
• Software Architect
• Software Designer
• Software Engineer
• Web Developer

Source: Taylor’s University