Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) is a Bachelor program taught at Asia Metropolitan University, Malaysia. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) at Asia Metropolitan University develops practical skills in programming and IT solution design, alongside IT fundamentals. Students study computing fundamentals, web technologies, programming, database systems, systems analysis and design, information security principles, and an introduction to artificial intelligence. The programme also includes business intelligence and data analytics.

The course is delivered across a structured course structure with year-by-year modules covering topics such as operating systems, principles of networking, web page design, and object oriented programming. Year 3 includes an internship, an Information Technology Collaborative Project, and a research method. Students select specialisations including AI for Analytics or Cyber Security Technologies, each with multiple topic modules and integrative programming.

Modules

• Principles of Information Technology
• Discrete Mathematics
• Programming Concepts and Design
• Operating Systems
• Principles of Networking
• English for Academic Enrichment
• Information Systems Security
• Human Computer Interaction
• Database Systems
• Object Oriented Programming
• Web Page Design
• Computer Organisation

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) at Asia Metropolitan University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Asia Metropolitan University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Asia Metropolitan University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): Pass with at least Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in two (2) subjects AND a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.

• Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM): Pass with a minimum grade of Jayyid in any two (2) subjects and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.
• Matriculation/Foundation or its equivalent: Pass with minimum CGPA of 2.00 AND a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.
• Any Diploma (Level 4, MQF): Minimum CGPA of 2.75. Candidates whose CGPA is below 2.75 but above 2.00 can be accepted subject to a thorough internal assessment AND a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.
• Diploma in Computing (Level 4, MQF) or its equivalent: Minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates whose CGPA is below 2.50 but above 2.00 can be accepted subject to a thorough internal assessment AND a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.
• Any other Diploma in Science and Technology or Business Studies: Minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates can be accepted subject to a thorough internal assessment AND a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.
• Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM)/Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM)/Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM): Holds a DKM/DVM/DLKM in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, subject to Senate approval.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Pass with a minimum of 26 points and above in six (6) subjects including Mathematics.
• Other relevant and equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government. Kindly refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) guidelines at https://www.mqa.gov.my/

Note: Candidates with DKM/DKLM or other qualifications without SPM can be accepted if their admission qualification includes Mathematics subject(s) equivalent to SPM-level Mathematics. If the subjects are not equivalent, a reinforcement Mathematics subject equivalent to the SPM level must be taken in the first semester or prior to enrolment with an unconditional offer

Note: Candidates who have passed Mathematics at the SPM level are required to take and pass a reinforcement Mathematics subject equivalent to the SPM level. This reinforcement Mathematics subject must be taken in the first semester or prior to enrolment with an unconditional offer.

Admission Criteria Through APEL.A: At least 21 years old in the year of application; Have relevant work experience; Pass the APEL.A assessment at the Bachelor’s Degree level (APEL.A T6).

Achieve a minimum of Band 3 in MUET OR equivalent to CEFR (High B1); OR IELTS: 5.5; TOEFL iBT: 40; TOEFL Paper based: 550; Pearson English Test: 36; Cambridge English Qualification Test: 154.

If a student does not meet these requirements, the University must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme.

Please check detail of study units at https://amu.edu.my/?programme=bachelor-of-information-technology-honours

• Web Developer
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Computer Support Specialist
• Customer Care Consultant
• IT Marketing Executive
• System Analyst
• IT Security Specialist

11 fully funded scholarships are listed for Malaysia. See Malaysia scholarships.