Overview
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) offered by HELP University is a three-year IT course designed to equip students with the skills and attributes required to be effective and efficient information technology professionals. Whether you are interested in a career in coding or any other specialization, this programme has you covered.
Our Bachelor of Information Technology degree has a core of IT subjects complemented with a selection from a wide range of subjects that includes the latest advances in IT skills, concepts and applications (eg object-oriented analysis and design, multimedia, networking, data communications and internet publishing).
We put a premium on instilling students with the expertise and skills to take on the new challenge of a career in IT.
Why study Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) 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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Industry experts – Expert guest lecturers from the industry.
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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.
Programme OverviewÂ
These are the subjects and electives that you will take as part of the programme.
Year 1
7 COMPULSORY COURSES
- Introduction to Information Technology
- Introduction to Database Systems
- Data Communications and Networking
- Introduction to Operating Systems
- Front-End Web Development
- OO Programming Fundamentals
- Discrete Mathematics
ELECTIVE COURSES (CHOOSE 2)
- Introduction to Programming
- Application of Mathematics in IT
- Analytics for Decision Making
Year 2 & 3
11 Compulsory Courses
- User Experience Design
- Systems Architecture and Design
- Advanced OO Programming
- Software Engineering Principles
- Technopreneurship and Innovation
- IT Project Management
- Computer Ethics and Cybersecurity
- Final Year Project I
- Final Year Project II
- Business Development Project
- Industrial Internship
Elective Courses (choose 5)
Students have a wide range of electives subjects that will allow them to select or design their own specialised tracks for their Information Technology degree.
Mobile Computing Track
- Introduction to Mobile Apps
- Cloud Computing
- Digital Payment and Security
- Web Technologies
- Wireless Networking
- Mobile Applications Development
Data Engineering Track
- Statistics and Data Visualisation
- Cloud Computing
- Advanced Database Systems
- Enterprise Data Infrastructure
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
- Big Data Technologies
Computer Networking Track
- Cloud Computing
- Computer Forensics
- Advanced Networking
- Digital Payment and Security
- Web Technologies
- Wireless Networking
e-Business Track
- Applications of Data Analytics
- Small Business Management
- e-Commerce
- Social Media Marketing
- e-Commerce Strategies
- Digital Product Management
Web Engineering Track
- Web Programming
- Cloud Computing
- Introduction to Mobile Apps
- Web Technologies
- Big Data Technologies
- Mobile Applications Development
MPU
5 COMPULSORY MPU COURSES
MPU1 (CHOOSE 2 COURSES)
- MPU3113 Hubungan Etnik (Malaysian students)
- MPU3123 Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (Malaysian students)
- MPU3143 Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International students)
- MPU3173 Pengajian Malaysia 3 (International students)
MPU2 (CHOOSE 1)
- MPU3213 Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for Malaysian students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
- MPU3233 Leadership in Business
MPU3 (CHOOSE 1)
- MPU3313 Comparative Ethics for Malaysia
- MPU3323 Malaysian Constitution
- MPU3353 Personal Financial Planning in Malaysia
- MPU3363 Issues of the Social Media on Malaysian Society
- MPU3343 Career Pathway in the field of Behavioral Sciences in Malaysia
MPU4 (CHOOSE 1)
- MPU3412 Co-curriculum – Sport 2
- MPU3422 Co-curriculum – Community Service 2
- MPU3432 Co-curriculum – Event Management 2
Entry Requirements
You will need to fulfill one of these entry requirements to join the programme.
Entry Requirements
- A pass in STPM with a minimum grade of C (CGPA 2.00) in any TWO (2) subjects or any equivalent qualification and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent;Â OR
- A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid in any TWO (2)subjects (including a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent or its equivalent);Â OR
- A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent;Â OR
- Diploma in Computing (Level 4, MQF) or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50;Â OR
- Any Diploma in Science and Technology (Level 4, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75;Â 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;
Notes:
- Candidates for categories (iv) until (vii) with a CGPA below 2.75 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process.
Here are the career pathways for graduates who complete the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) programme. The graduates can further their studies and do a postgraduate degree to further unlock more career pathways.
Possible Career Pathways
- Software Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Cloud Engineer
- Network Specialist
- Helpdesk Technician
- IT Security Specialist
- Machine Learner Engineer
- User Interface Developer
- Mobile Application Developer
- Web Developer
- Network Administrator
