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Course Overview

Rapid advances in technology have enabled computers to keep getting smaller, faster and more powerful each day. To accommodate the accelerating shift from desktop to mobile, this programme is offering comprehensive knowledge and practical skills needed to develop sophisticated mobile applications but with a complementary focus on network design and implementation. By the end of your study, you will have discovered the far-reaching influence of computing technology and the possible contributions you may make to advance the industry.

* This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2022. (Source: )

Programme Details

In the first year, you will be introduced to and learn skills in computing, programming, communication, principles of networking and marketing. You will work with fundamental computer-based systems components, and use these for experiments throughout the course.

In the second year, you will develop your networking knowledge and skills, which will enable you to implement, exploit and manage complex systems. You will study the technology of wireless communication which is beginning to appear in all manner of products and be able to design and improve mobile computing products to achieve a specific function. You will have access to a lab where you can design and configure systems with a range of network technologies. You will undertake group work to develop your skills in working with others on an integrative technical project.

The final year combines all your knowledge in mobile computing technology and mobile computing applications, to enable you to manage the complete design of mobile computing systems. You will learn how to manage and optimize networks through the use of advanced design and simulation software, complemented with options in network security or multimedia.

Assessments

Coursework percentage and written examination percentage. This programme provides students with relevant, interesting, stimulating and practical experience via a variety of teaching and practical techniques. Different dynamic learning processes are employed in the delivery of this programme, such as lectures, tutorials, computer lab work, team-based project, real life system development, presentations, independent projects supervised by supervisors from university lecturers or industry experts. The learning is very much practical oriented.

Curriculum

Year 1

• Introduction to Programming
• Discrete Mathematics
• Computer Organisation and Architecture
• Database Management Systems
• Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Introduction to Internet Technologies
• University Life (MPU-U2)
• Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
• Co-Operative Placement 1

Year 2

• Information Management for Mobile Computing
• Operating Systems
• Software Project Management
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Networking
• Mobile Commerce
• Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
• Mobile Programming
• Research Methods in Computing
• Mobile Programming for iOS
• Trends and Issues in Networking
• Cloud Computing Application System
• Extracurricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)

Elective Course (Choose 1)

• Wireless Network Infrastructure
• Technopreneurship
• Business Systems Development Tools

Year 3

• Network Programming
• Mobile Device Technology and Applications
• Mobile Application Development
• Mobile Computing and Networking Project 1
• Application Layer Programming
• Mobile Computing and Networking Project 2
• Mobile Services API Integration
• Network Security Design
• Extracurricular Learning Experience 3 (MPU-U4)
• Co-Operative Placement 2
• Co-Operative Placement 3

Elective Course (Choose 1)

• Wireless Communications
• Electronic Payment Systems and Security
• Web Programming

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
2. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
   (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)

For foreign students:

1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

• A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.00; OR
• A pass in STPM with a minimum grade of C (CGPA 2.00) in any TWO (2) subjects or any equivalent qualification; OR

• A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid in any TWO (2) subjects;

  AND a credit in:

  • Additional Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; OR
  • Mathematics and any one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. Candidates need to take a bridging Mathematics course equivalent to Additional Mathematics with appropriate topics in the discipline of Computer Science, Data Science or Software Engineering at the beginning of the study.

  OR

• A pass in STPM (Science Stream) or its equivalent with a minimum grade of C (CGPA 2.00) in Mathematics subject and ONE (1) Science / ICT subject; OR
• Diploma in Computing (Level 4, MQF) or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 Candidates with a CGPA below 2.50 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process; OR
• Any Diploma in Science and Technology (Level 4, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75. Candidates with a CGPA below 2.75 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process; OR
• Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval; OR
• Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval. 

Note (Source: Surat Pekeliling MQA Bil 1/2016):

1. The terms of credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level for the candidate with STPM, STAM, Diploma or Matriculation/Foundation qualification can be exempted if the candidate obtained Mathematics and its achievement is equivalent or higher than the required credit of Additional Mathematics at the SPM level.

English Language Requirements

For Local Students

MUET

Band 3

SPM English Language

Grade B+

SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE

Grade C

UEC English Language

Grade A2

• In the event that the English Language Requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the undergraduate programme.

For International Students

154

IELTS

Band 5.0

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests

154

TOEFL IBT

42

Pearson Test of English

47

MUET

Band 3

• In the event that the English Language Requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the undergraduate programme.

Career Prospects

Mobile computing grows increasingly significant in our daily lives, and this programme’s flexibility enables our graduates to pursue a specific area of interest such as operating systems or programming. As specialists in the development and delivery of mobile applications, they are able to obtain the following positions:

• Mobile Solutions Specialists
• Mobile Computing Analysts
• Mobile Application Developers
• Mobile Game Developers
• Mobile Web Developers
• Software Engineers
• Mobile Computing OS Developers
• Network Administrators
• Telecommunications Specialists
• Wireless Network Engineers