Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Software Systems Development

Duration:3 years

Intakes:Jan, Jun & Nov

Campus:TARUC Penang Branch Campus

Level of Study:Degree

Faculty:Faculty of Computing & Information Technology

Course Code:(N/482/6/0170)(12/23)(MQA/PA10769)

About this course

This programme produces and equips graduates with in-depth knowledge and skills that are essential to work as professionals in the software systems development and computer networking sectors. In addition to fundamentals of computing, topics of specialisation covered are Visual Programming, Web Application Development, Software Engineering, Introduction to Computer Security, Software Project Management, Human Computer Interaction and Computer Networks. Students graduating from this programme will be capable of developing software systems in various platforms to fulfill the needs and requirements from organisations using appropriate software engineering methodologies and software project management techniques. In addition, students will also be able to design, configure, set up and maintain computer networks in organisations.

Electives courses like Internet of Things, Agile Software Development, Integrative Programming, Digital Multimedia, Principles of Accounting, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Systems Administration, Mobile Application Development, Advanced Database Management and Software Quality Assurance and Testing will be offered to students undergoing this programme.

Students will have an opportunity to work with the industry through their 6 months of industrial training and carry out real-life projects in software systems development, network communications or database management. All such training will add value to their qualifcation and increase their employment opportunities.

Total Course Fees

Estimated Total Fees : RM34,600 (Malaysian Student), RM55,700 (International Student)

Please e-mail tankk@tarc.edu.my or limcn@tarc.edu.my for more details.

Subject Listing

  • IT Fundamentals
  • Web Design and Development
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Integrative Programming
  • Fundamentals of Computer Networks
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Web Application Development
  • Computer Networks
  • Advanced Computer Networks
  • Software Project Management
  • Problem Solving and Programming
  • Introduction to Computer Security
  • Database Management
  • Computer Organization and Architecture
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Research Methods
  • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Operating Systems
  • Software Engineering
  • Social and Professional Issues
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Project I
  • Project II
  • Industrial Training (6 months)
  • Electives (Choose 3):
    • Agile Software Development
    • Digital Multimedia
    • Mobile Application Development
    • Blockchain Application Development
    • Systems Administration
    • Visual Programming
    • Cloud Computing
    • Advanced Database Management
    • Software Quality Assurance and Testing
    • Internet of Things
    Free Module Electives (Choose 1)
    • Music Appreciation
    • Principles of Accounting
  • English for Tertiary Studies, Tamadun Islam dan Asia, Academic English, Hubungan Etnik, English for Career Preparation, Entrepreneurship, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Contemporary Malaysian Issues, Co-curricular

Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

International Student Only

International students: Please contact TARUC Penang Branch for more information

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