BSc (Hons) Information Technology (Computer Networking and Security)

Organisations depend on their information networks for mission-critical operations. Highly trained networking professionals are needed to ensure these infrastructures are resilient and operational. Threats towards networks are ever increasing and rapidly evolving. The security policies that are developed must be able to ensure accurate evaluation of internet traffic, to appropriately filter malicious users. Graduates from this programme will be well-versed in the technical skills of computer hacking investigation and prevention, paving the way for a potentially lucrative career in the field of computer and networking security. There are global opportunities in sectors that have a rapid demand for networking and cyber-security experts such as the banking or financial industry, large private organisations, or the government.

STPM Average C or CGPA 2.00 (minimum 2 Principals)A-Level Minimum 12 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects).Note: For A-Level points calculationA = 10 pointsB = 8 pointsC = 6 pointsD = 4 pointsE = 2 pointsAustralian Matriculation ATAR 60. Canadian Matriculation 60 percent. Monash University Foundation Year 60 percentSunway Foundation in Arts CGPA 2.3Sunway Foundation in Science Technology CGPA 2.3Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (All Grade Bs)International Baccalaureate (IB) Completed with minimum 28 points (excluding bonus points)Sunway Diploma CGPA 2.50 or equivalent . Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.Other QualificationsAny other equivalent qualifications. An applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basisAPEL.A - An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning) Specific RequirementsCredit in Mathematics at SPM B in Mathematics in UEC or its equivalentA credit in Mathematics at SPM level or itsequivalent will be required for the followingqualifications and its equivalent:STPM, STAM, A-Level, Matriculation or Foundation, Diploma programme that are not in ComputingCandidates with only a pass in Mathematics will need to enrol and pass a Mathematics Enhancement subject at the beginning of study.The above requirements can be excluded if the Foundation / Matriculation programmes offered a Mathematics subject and the achievements are equivalent / higher than a requirement of a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or equivalent.