Course overview
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | March, July, September, November |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 20,864 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 22,907 |
About
In the first year of this course, it provides students a general grounding in computing skills and introduces students to the fundamental aspects of computer security. Students will also gain technical skills in both computer networks and computer systems that they will build on in later years. In the following years, students will develop technical skills in network security, and hacking attacks and defenses as well as in biometrics and biometric-based security systems. In the final year, cryptography and malicious software are covered in some detail. Practical work in the specialist modules and the final year project will involve the development of appropriate security software. Furthermore, as part of studying network security students will cover the CISCO networking syllabus for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching and then the follow on CCNA Security syllabus. Students will have an opportunity to take the industry-standard ECCouncil Ethical Hacker Certification. APU has placement students in a variety of organisations, including GCHQ, Police High Tech Crime Units, Cyber Security and Digital Forensic businesses.
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- $ 20,864
- Local students
- $ 22,907
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
Application
- $ 31
- Local students
- $ 146
- Foreign students
Student Visa
- $ 502
- Foreign students
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Entry Requirements
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
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| DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 1 OF THE DEGREE: | |
| STPM |
• 2 Passes in STPM in Science stream with minimum Grade C (GPA 2.0) in Mathematics and one Science or ICT Subject. |
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A-LEVEL |
• 2 Passes in A-Level in Science stream with a Pass in Mathematics and one Science or ICT subject. |
| UEC |
• 5 Grade B Passes in UEC in any subject including Mathematics and one Science or ICT subject. |
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FOUNDATION/ |
• A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with minimum CGPA of 2.0 with a Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or its equivalent. Note: The requirement for the Additional Mathematics can be exempted if the Matriculation or Foundation offers Mathematics module which is equivalent or higher requirement than the Additional Mathematics at SPM level.
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| DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 2 OF THE DEGREE: | |
| ICT RELATED DIPLOMAS |
• Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Note: Student with CGPA above 2.0 and below 2.5 may be accepted using rigorous assessment conducted by APU and subject to the approval of the Academic Board. |
Note:Students who do not have a Credit in Additional Mathematics in SPM/O-Level/IGCSE but have an acceptable achievement in Mathematics related subjects during the Foundation which may be equivalent to SPM/O-Level/IGCSE Additional Mathematics, can be accepted into Degree Programmes. Students can be given preferential entry for ICT related subject in SPM/O-Level/ IGCSE.
Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.
The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
| ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS | |
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
• IELTS : 5.0 |
Curriculum
Year 1
- Algorithms & Data Structures in C
- Hardware & Software Systems & Graphics
- Introduction to Forensic Tools & Techniques
- Introduction to Networking with LANs & WANs
- Introduction to Security Technologies
- Introduction to Software Development
- Mathematics & Statistics for Computing
- Systems and Database Analysis
Year 2
- Computer Systems Low Level Techniques
- Hardware & Software Systems & Networks
- Ethical Hacking
- Biometrics 1
- LAN Switching and WAN Networks
- Professional & Enterprise Development
- Router Security Technologies
- System Programming & Computer Control
Year 3
- Computer Systems Security
- Malicious Software and Security Programming
- Image Processing
- Group Case Study
- Biometrics 2
- Project: Artefact Realisation, Testing & Evaluation
- Project: Planning, Management, Communication & Appraisal
- Project: Research, Analysis & Artefact Design
All students are also required to successfully complete four (4) General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, as well as fulfill credit requirements for Co-Curricular Activities.