BSC (HONS) IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WITH SPECIALISM IN DATABASE ADMINISTRATION

  Institution: Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

BSC (HONS) IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WITH SPECIALISM IN DATABASE ADMINISTRATION

This programme is specifically designed to provide:

• Familiarity with a broad range of information technologies and how they are used.
• An understanding of frameworks and planning techniques for the strategic management of data and information in organisations.
• The technical skills necessary to evaluate, design, configure, and maintain the data management infrastructure.

LEVEL 1

The IT degree and all of its specialisms have similar modules in Level 1. Modules that provide a foundation for any IT professional include System Analysis & Design, Fundamentals of Software Development, and Introduction to Programming in an appropriate language. More technical knowledge and skills are developed in Operating Systems & Computer Architecture and Introduction to Networking. This specialism is introduced with Introduction to Databases. Introduction to Management and Computing & IT in the Workplace provide a foundation for multi-disciplinary education and understanding personal and organisational development. Important and relevant skills for independent learning are introduced throughout this level.

Common Modules

• Computing & IT in the Workplace
• Fundamentals of Software Development
• Introduction to Databases
• Introduction to Management
• Introduction to Networking
• Mathematical Concepts for Computing
• Operating Systems & Computer Architecture
• System Analysis & Design

Specialised Modules

• Introduction To C Programming
• Introduction to Security and Forensic Technologies

In addition to the above, all students are also required to successfully complete General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency, as well as fulfill credit requirements for Co-Curricular Activities.

LEVEL 2

Further in-depth analysis and design skills are developed at Level 2 through System Development Methods, Web Applications, and Database Design & Development. Specific computing skills are developed through Object Oriented Development with Java, Programming Concepts in C++, and System Programming & Computer Control.

Integrated Business Processes with SAP ERP Systems and Data Management will give you a thorough understanding of how IT supports modern organisational activity. Along with independent learning, a common theme in all APU ICT awards is fostering creativity and innovation in individuals and teams. These themes are the specific focus of the Creativity & Innovation and Research Methods for Computing & Technology modules.

Common Modules

• Creativity & Innovation
• Object Oriented Development with Java
• Probability & Statistical Modeling
• Professional & Enterprise Development
• Research Methods For Computing and Technology
• System Development Methods

Specialised Modules

• Data Management
• Database Design & Development
• Integrated Business Processes with SAP ERP Systems
• Programming Concepts in C++
• System Programming and Computer Control
• Web Applications

LEVEL 3

The focus of Level 3 is further development of relevant technical skills and the ability to apply these skills with strong critical thinking and analysis. Knowledge Discovery & Big Data Analytics and Enterprise Programming for Distributed Applications give you the advanced computing skills required to take advantage of enterprise databases. Cloud Infrastructure and Services, Information Storage and Management, Database Administration, Computer Systems Security, and Database Security ensure that you have the technical skills necessary to evaluate, design, configure, and maintain the data management infrastructure.

Common Modules

• Innovation Management & New Product Development
• Project Management

Specialised Modules

• Cloud Infrastructure & Services
• Computer Systems Security
• Database Administration
• Database Security
• DatabaseAdministration Project
• Enterprise Programming for Distributed Applications
• Information Storage and Management
• Investigations in Database Administration
• Knowledge Discovery & Big Data Analytics

Note: The specialism will appear only in the academic transcript.

Careers in Information Technology:

Database administration is an area of IT operations that is common to all enterprises, and Database Administrator (DBA) consistently makes the top ten in rankings of the best technology jobs.