Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Software)

Highlights about course

Program Level

Bachelor

Duration

4 Years

Tuition Fees

Intake

February, September

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Software provides students with technical expertise in designing and developing software, as well as planning, managing and operating complex software systems. On top of that, students are equipped with professional knowledge and skills in creating stand-alone, mobile, networked, and web-based software solutions for a full-spectrum of domains.

Course details

Course objectives

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  • Apply coherent and advanced knowledge of the chosen major in engineering in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking and judgment
  • Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence, as preparation for research higher degrees
  • Apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
  • Apply abstraction, mathematics and engineering fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a model, using appropriate engineering methods and tools
  • Communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use the basic tools and practices of project management within project work
  • Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional engineering practice in a global and sustainable context
  • Reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing of personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

Course structure

For the completion of Bachelor of Engineering (Software) (Honours), students are required to complete a total of 32 units (400 credit points) consisting of:

  • 10 Core Units of Study (125 credit points)
  • 18 units of study from Software Major (225 credit points)
  • 4 Elective units (50 credit points), either from Specialist Studies electives or an approved minor

Units of study

Core units (150 credit points)

  • COS10009 Introduction to Programming
  • MTH10012 Calculus and Applications
  • ENG10001 Humanitarian Engineering Design Project
  • PHY10001 Energy and Motion
  • ENG10002 Engineering Materials
  • ENG10003 Engineering Mechanics
  • MTH10013 Linear Algebra and Applications
  • EAT40005 Engineering Technology Project A (ENG/CS)*†
  • EAT40006 Engineering Technology Project B (ENG/CS)*†
  • ENG10001 Humanitarian Engineering Design Project

Major Units

  • TNE20003 Internet and Cybersecurity for Engineering Applications
  • COS20007 Object-oriented Programming
  • MTH20017 Mathematical Methods and Statistics for Engineering
  • COS20019 Cloud Computing Architecture
  • COS30017 Software Development for Mobile Devices†
  • COS30019 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence†
  • COS30043 Interface Design and Development†
  • COS40003 Concurrent Programming*†
  • COS40007 Artificial Intelligence for Engineering
  • ENG20009 Engineering Technology Inquiry Project
  • ENG20010 Engineering Technology Design Project
  • ENG30002 Engineering Technology Sustainability Project†
  • COS30008 Data Structure and Patterns†
  • SWE30009 Software Testing and Reliability*†
  • ENG40011 Engineering Technology Innovation Project†
  • SWE30003 Software Architectures and Design*†
  • TNE30024 Deploying Secure Engineering Applications Online
  • SWE40006 Software Deployment and Evolution*†

* Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
† Honours merit unit – results are used in the honours merit calculation

Electives/Minor

4 units in other studies (500 credit points)

In the final year, students will be required to undertake two Final Year Research Project units (capstone experiences) which helps meet professional accreditation requirements.

Students are required to complete EAT20008 Professional Experience in Engineering (non-credit point unit), a 12-week approved relevant industrial practical experience before the commencement of the last semester of study.

Fees & scholarships

Fee*

Malaysian students
RM38,000 (annual)
International students
RM48,160 (annual)

 

* The indicative course fees shown here applies to students studying on-campus in Malaysia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student’s study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

Scholarships

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Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

Assess your eligibility for entry to Swinburne Sarawak.

English Requirements

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Application process

Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process from the links below.

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Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Software will contribute to producing qualified graduates with skills for the following career:

  • Software engineer
  • Software Systems Developer
  • System Analyst
  • Software Architect
  • Software Modeller
  • Quality Analyst
  • Project and Technology Manager

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