Programme Overview
Due to worldwide cybersecurity threats to businesses and government agencies, professionals with a degree in computer forensics are highly sought after. Computer forensics, a subset of digital forensic science deals with evidence collected on computers and other digital storage devices. It aims to investigate digital material in a forensically sound manner in order to identify, preserve, retrieve, analyze, and provide facts and views about its storage in order to safeguard it.
The programme is designed to produce computer forensics analysts who can seamlessly transition from university to the industry. Students will master the principles of computer forensics, ethical hacking and implementation as well as the legal aspects of forensic investigations. Employers in the business sector, law enforcement and intelligence will be ready to recruit students once they have graduated.
Entry Requirements
STPM
A pass in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in any 2 subjects and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; OR
Note: Candidate with a credit in computing related subject at SPM or STPM level or its equivalent may be given preferential consideration.
Diploma / Advanced Diploma
In Computer Science or Software Engineering or Information Technology or Information Systems or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent or Any other Diploma in Science and technology or business studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 may be admitted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment process and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.
Matriculation / Foundation
A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with minimum CGPA of 2.0 and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.
Note: Candidate with a credit in computing related subject at SPM or STPM level or its equivalent may be given preferential consideration.
Programme Courses
MPU & University Courses
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
- Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi II
- Thinking Skills
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A
- Community Engagement and Volunteering
- Professional Event Management
Core Courses
- Information Technology Fundamentals
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Information Security
- System Administration and Maintenance
- Computer Organization and Architecture
- Social and Professional Issues
- Web Systems and Technologies
- Databases
- Mathematics for Information Technology
- Statistics for Information Technology
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Networking Fundamentals
- Programming Principles and Techniques
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Platform Technologies
Specialization – Computer Forensic
- Web Segmentation and Analytics
- Operating Systems
- Software Project Management
- Computer Forensics, Crime & Justice
- Principles of Computer Forensics
- Ethical Hacking
- Computer Forensics Implementation
- Advanced Issues in Computer Forensics
- Legal Aspects of Computer Forensics
- Cyber Attacks
- Digital Forensics
- Digital Investigation
Elective Courses
Choose any FOUR (12 Credits)
- Public Speaking 1
- Public Speaking 2
- Volunteerism and Service Learning
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Service Operations Management
- Leadership, Innovation, and Change
- Production and Operations Management
- Organizational Design
- Quality Management Systems and Auditing
- Contemporary Issues in Business
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Development
- Quality Management
Final Year Project Paper
- Minor Project
- Major Project
Internship / Professional Practice
- Internship for Information Technology
Career Opportunities
Security Consultant, Computer Systems Security Analyst, Information Technology Auditor, Computer Forensics Investigator, Computer Forensics Technician, Information Systems Security Analyst, Forensics Computer Analyst
