Overview
HELP University’s Bachelor of Computer Science program gives you the opportunity to be immersed at the very edge of technology and innovation. Our focus areas of Cybersecurity, Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence empower you to be leaders at the forefront of computing.
Why study Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) at HELP?
The HELP Bachelor of Information Technology programme aligns you to contemporary industry standards with our up-to-date curriculum.
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Industry endorsed programmes – Industry Advisory Board (IAB) provides advice to align curriculum with industry’s needs to ensure graduates’ employability.
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Internships – Robust linkages with the industry to provide internships for undergraduates and graduates
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Great career prospects – 99.99% employability for graduates. Our graduates have been employed by Accenture, Shell, Astro, Star, Maxis, HP, Intel, Citibank, IBM, etc.
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Excellent teaching faculty – All our lecturers have at least Masters qualifications and 80% have over 10 years teaching and industry experience.
Programme Overview
Structure
Year 1
Core subjects
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Introduction to Database Systems
- Introduction to Operating Systems
- OO Programming Fundamentals
- Data Communication and Networking
- Discrete Structures
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Elective subjects:
- Introduction to Programming (*compulsory)
- Front End Web Development (*compulsory)
- Analytics for Decision Making OR Application of Math in IT (*choose one)
Year 2
Core subjects
- System Architecture and Design
- Enterprise Data Infrastructure
- Software Engineering Principles
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Computer Systems Engineering
Field elective subjects:
Choose one from each group
- Advanced OO Programming
- Principles of Machine Learning OR Cybercrime and Digital Forensics OR Blockchain Applications and Smart Contracts
Plus 2 Free electives from IT or Business Faculty.
Year 3
Core subjects
- Final Year Project I & II
- Computer Ethics and Cybersecurity
- Business Development Project
- Internship
Field elective subjects:
Choose one from each group
- Blockchain Development OR Network Security OR Statistics for Data Science
- Computer Vision OR Natural Language Processing
Plus 1 Free elective from IT or Business Faculty
Entry Requirements
Applicants require one (1) of the following:
- Recognised Matriculation OR Foundation OR equivalent with CGPA 2.00 OR TWO (2) Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Grade C (CGPA 2.00) OR TWO(2) Principal Passes at A-level OR equivalent AND a credit in the following at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level/O- Level OR equivalent:
- Additional Mathematics OR;
- Mathematics AND one of the Science, Technology or Engineering;
- Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in Mathematics at STPM level/ A-level OR equivalent AND a credit in one of the Science, Technology or Engineering at SPM level/ O-level OR equivalent.
- TWO (2) STPM (science stream) OR equivalent with Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in Mathematics AND Science/ ICT.
- FIVE (5) Bs in United Examination Certificate (UEC) including Additional Mathematics OR a credit in the following at SPM level/ O-level OR equivalent:
- Additional Mathematics OR;
- Mathematics AND one of the Science, Technology or Engineering;
- Grade B in Mathematics at UEC AND a credit in one of the Science, Technology or Engineering at SPM level/ O-level OR equivalent;
- Grade B in Mathematics at UEC AND one of the Science/ ICT, Technology or Engineering at UEC.
- Five (5) CPU passes with a minimum average of 50% AND a credit in the following at SPM level/ O-level OR equivalent:
- Additional Mathematics OR;
- Mathematics AND one of the Science, Technology or Engineering;
- Five (5) SAM / TEE examination passes with a university aggregate of 50% and a credit in the following at SPM/ O-level OR equivalent:
- Additional Mathematics OR;
- Mathematics AND one of the Science, Technology or Engineering;
- A Diploma in Computer Science/ Information Systems/ Information Technology/ Software Engineering or equivalent with a minimum CGPA 2.50.
- Any other Diploma in Science and Technology with a minimum CGPA 2.50.
Notes:
Candidates for category vi and vii with CGPA below 2.50 but above 2.00 may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal assessment process.
Candidates for category i (b), iii (b), iv (b) and v (b) need to take Mathematics reinforcement subjects with topics relevant to Computer Science at the beginning of their studies.
Students must pass the Mathematics reinforcement subject as a prerequisite before being allowed to take the relevant core course. However, this provision does not prevent students from pursuing other courses either core or non-core that do not require the Mathematics reinforcement subject.
Credits for Mathematics reinforcement subjects are additional credit to core subjects and can be taken into account for undergraduate credit.
Mathematics reinforcement subject requirements may be excluded if the Mathematics at the Matriculation or recognised Foundation or its equivalent offers Mathematics and its achievement is equivalent to / above the credit requirements of the Additional Mathematics subject at SPM level;
International applicants will also be required to fulfil one of the following English language competencies:-
- IELTS: 5.0 or
- TOEFL: 500 or
- Equivalent qualification
