Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)

  Institution: Segi University

Description

The SEGi Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) programme is ideal for students who wish to study the latest technological developments, techniques, and tools in IT whilst developing knowledge, understanding and skills relevant in the ICT industry and profession. The programme also allows students to develop higher level of entrepreneurial and cognitive skills beyond knowledge and understanding, where focus is given to the competency of analysis, synthesis, creativity and evaluation whilst developing other transferable skills such as problem solving, communication and interaction. Students will be well prepared with a range of practical, business and personal skills for the many specialist roles within the ICT and business sectors.

Upon completion of the programme, graduates will have a sound knowledge and understanding of the disciplines which underpin the development of ICT solutions in their selected sphere of study. The graduates will also have the ability to assess and apply a range of disciplines, techniques and approaches in developing ICT solutions while adopting an entrepreneurial and integrative perspective in the identification, analysis and resolution of ICT issues. The Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) will also provide students with the opportunity to gain accreditation towards professional certifications, including Java, Oracle, Microsoft Sun, and Cisco.

Students are also able to choose from the following specializations:

Business Systems Design
Computer Networks
Software Engineering

Career Opportunity

Graduates from the Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) programme will be able to identify and take advantage of business opportunities both locally and globally, demonstrating their conduct that is consistent with business ethics and local culture. The graduates will also develop intellectual, technical and personal skills which facilitate effective problem solving, communication and teamwork which will provide them with the confidence and ability to work independently or in a group to explore and assess alternative courses of action.

Program Module

Year 1

• Discrete Mathematics
• Commercial Applications and IT
• Introductory Programming
• Computer Architecture
• Academic Reading and Writing for University
• Academic Research Writing for Undergraduate
• Systems Design
• Introduction to Networks
• Database Systems
• Object-Oriented Programming Devices and Systems
• Introduction to Operating Systems

Year 2

• Project Management
• Web Project
• Environmental Management and Technology
• Information Systems Security
• Rapid Development Tools

And choose five elective subjects of the following:

• Advanced Programming + @
• Programming for Mobile Devices +
• Systems Development Methods *
• Digital Content Development *
• Networks and Communications @
• Introductory Software Engineering +
• Web Authoring *
• Wireless Communications @
• Business Online * @
• Windows Programming +
• Web Services +
• Conceptual Design and Creativity *
• Networks and Systems Administration @

Year 3

• Final Year Project (double module)
• Business Ethics
• Industrial Attachment
• IT & People
• Entrepreneurship

And choose three elective subjects of the following:

• Alternative Programming Approaches +
• Advanced Database Systems * +
• Advanced Networks @
• ICT Service Management @
• Business Computing Strategy *
• Software Architecture + @
• Client-Focused Business Solution *

Note: Compulsory for specialization:

* denotes Business Systems Design
@ denotes Computer Networks
+ denotes Software Engineering

Entry Requirement

STPM with 2 Principal Passes and a credit in SPM Mathematics,
UEC with Grade B in 5 subjects,
pass in relevant Foundation programme,
pass in a relevant Diploma course,
or other equivalent qualifications.

Campus

SEGi University Kota Damansara