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Bachelor in Information Technology (Cybersecurity) (Honours)

Nilai University

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Program overview

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Cybersecurity) (Honours) program at Nilai University aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to safeguard digital assets, networks, and systems from cyber threats and attacks. The curriculum covers a broad range of cybersecurity topics, and students engage in projects, ethical hacking exercises, and real-world cybersecurity scenarios. These hands-on experiences allow students to apply their knowledge in practical settings, gain valuable experience, and develop skills that are highly sought after by employers in the cybersecurity industry.

Entry Requirement

  • STPM

Pass in STPM with a minimum grade of C (GPA 2.00) in any (2) subjects and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.

  • A-level

Pass with a minimum Grade D in any two (2) subjects and a credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent.

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Curriculum

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Year 1

  • C Programming
  • Introduction to Information Systems
  • Software Modeling and Analysis
  • Database Systems
  • Computer Architecture and Organisation
  • Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
  • Web Development
  • Operating Systems Principles
  • Information Technology Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Data Communications and Networking

Year 2

  • Object Oriented Software Development
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Software Design and Architecture
  • Data Communications and Networking
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Routing and Switching
  • Data Security
  • Cybersecurity
  • Discrete Structure

Year 3

  • Network Construction and Administration
  • Software Project Management
  • Information Assurance Security
  • Network Security
  • Dynamic Web Programming
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Cyberlaw
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
  • Cybersecurity Project I
  • Cybersecurity Project II

INTERNSHIP

  • Internship

Available scholarships

  • International Discount (MENA Region)

    Up to 30% coverage

    A 30% tuition fee reduction is available to students originating from the MENA region. This discount features no prerequisite conditions and will be applied automatically to eligible student accounts upon enrollment.

  • International Discount

    Up to 50% coverage

    A 50% tuition fee reduction is available to all international students. To qualify, applicants must present their official high school certificate during the application process. To retain this 50% discount throughout their studies, students must maintain the required minimum CGPA at the end of every semester.

Entry requirements

Bachelor's: strong high-school results, a foundation, or a diploma.

Typically IELTS 5 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Software developer
  • Security analyst
  • Data scientist
  • Cloud engineer

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