Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems) (Hons)

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) provides courses that are available in a wide range of area including Engineering; Computer Science & IT; Accounting & Finance and Bussiness Studies. One of the programmes offered under the IT area is Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems) (Hons). This degree focuses on the applications of IT and leads to a career in information technology. It is a broad-based programme with core units ranging from technical computing which focuses on technology to business-related aspect which focuses on the way in whivh IT can be used to support them.

The duration to complete this programme is 3 years with full time lectures. Students are required to complete an overall of 120 credit hours within the 3 years duration.

There are several entry requirements that need to be fulfilled which are:

• Pass STPM with passed 2 subjects and credit in Mathematics at the SPM level; or
• Pass A-Level with passed 2 subjects and credit in Mathematics at the SPM level; or
• Pass Foundation Program in related field with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and credit in Mathematics at the SPM level or other equivalent qualification ; or
• Pass Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with grade B in 5 subjects inclusive Mathematics ; or
• Pass Ministry of Education (MOE) Matriculation programme with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and credit in Mathematics at the SPM level; or
• Pass Australia Capital Territory (Year 12)/SACE/Victorian Certificate of Education(VCE)/Western Australian Certificate of Education(WACE)/South Australian Matriculation(SAM)/Tertiary Entrance Education(TEE)/O-Level/Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT)/International Baccalurate and credit in Mathematics at the SPM level; or
• Pass Diploma programme in related field with minimum CGPA of 2.50; or
• Pass Higher National Diploma (HND) UK with minimum CGPA of 2.00 (or equivalent) ; or
• Other equivalent qualification recognized by Government of Malaysia that will be considered.

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems) (Hons) aims to provide its graduates with an understanding of:

• the role of information technology in organizations and society
• computer hardware and software technologies
• theories and techniques in the selected degree specialization
• legal, ethical and philosophical issues relating to information technology

Graduates from College of IT should acquire the abilities and skills to:

• apply the methods, tools, research skills and techniques used to develop correct, well-structured and documented information products and systems
• effectively use computer hardware and software technologies
• flexibly and independently apply theoretical knowledge
• think creatively and critically
• take responsibility for self-learning
• communicate effectively
• respond appropriately to ethical considerations.

An entry by Haney Choi