Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology

Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology

Course Details

• Full Time
• Duration: 3 years
• Intake Date: 17 July 2025, 29 September 2025, 25 November 2025
• Awarding Body: APU, Malaysia

Why choose APU?

• Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
• 5-Star Excellence Rating (SETARA)
• 100% Employability Rate
• Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
• More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni

Dual Degree

• APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme
• Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme.
• Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.

Admission Requirements

• General Requirements
  • Direct Entry to Level 1 of the Degree
    • STPM: 2 Passes in STPM with minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM.
    • A-Level: 2 Passes in A-Level and with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/ O-Level/ IGCSE or equivalent.
    • UEC: 5 Grade B Passes in UEC in any subjects including Mathematics.
    • Matriculation/ Foundation: A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with minimum CGPA of 2.0 with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/ IGCSE/ O-Level or its equivalent.
    • Other Diplomas: Diploma in Science, Technology or Business studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and with Credit in Mathematics at SPM/ IGCSE or its equivalent, can be admitted subject to rigorous assessment conducted by APU.
  • Direct Entry to Level 2 of the Degree
    • ICT Related Diplomas: A Diploma in IT & Computing related areas with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and fulfilment of requirements for Credit Transfer is subject to approval by the APU Academic Board.

English Requirements

• International Students
  • IELTS: 5.0
  • TOEFL IBT: 40
  • Pearson (PTE): 47
  • MUET: Band 3.5

Programme Outline

• What We Teach
  • Familiarity with a broad range of information technologies and how they are used.
  • An understanding of frameworks and planning techniques for the strategic management of information systems in organisations.
  • The ability to critically evaluate and apply appropriate strategies and techniques to the development of information technologies.

Degree Level 1

• Common Modules
  • Introduction to Databases
  • Introduction to Networking
  • System Software and Computing Concepts
  • Python Programming
  • Digital Thinking and Innovation
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Integrated Computer Systems
  • Mathematical Concepts for Computing
  • Introduction to Security and Forensic Technologies
  • Fundamental of Entrepreneurship
• Specialised Modules
  • Fundamentals of Web Design and Development

Degree Level 2

• Common Modules
  • Programming for Data Analysis
  • System Development Methods
  • Object Oriented Development with Java
  • Innovation Process
  • Mobile and Wireless Technology
  • Concurrent Programming
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Web Applications
  • Research Methods for Computing and Technology
• Specialised Modules
  • Systems and Network Administration
  • Integrated Business Processes with SAP ERP Systems
  • Data Center Infrastructure

Internship (16 Weeks)

• Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

Degree Level 3

• Common Modules
  • Project Management
  • Advanced Database
  • Critical Issues in Managing Information Systems in Organisations
  • Cloud Infrastructure and Services
  • Venture Building
• Specialised Modules
  • Mobile and Web Multimedia
  • Internet of Things: Concepts and Applications OR Distributed Computer Systems OR Blockchain Development
  • Emergent Technology
  • Designing and Developing Applications On the Cloud OR Knowledge Discovery and Big Data Analytics
  • Investigations in Information Technology
  • Information Technology Project

MQA Compulsory Subjects

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Workplace Professional Skills
• Integrity and Anti-corruption
• Co-Curriculum

AWS Academy Member Institution

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most broadly adopted cloud platform offering several fully featured services from data centers globally.
• As an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy member institution, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation offers the AWS Academy cloud computing curriculum through its multi-disciplinary IT degree options that prepares students to pursue careers in the fast-growing cloud computing space and industry-recognized AWS Certifications.

Career Option with AWS Academy Member Institution

• Cloud Architect
• Systems Engineer
• Systems Analyst
• DevOps Engineer
• Reliability Engineer
• Build Engineer
• Software Developer
• System Architect
• Software Development Manager
• IT Manager
• Data Innovation Manager
• Machine Learning Scientist
• Business Process Engineer
• Data Wrangler / Munger / Miner
• Business Intelligence Manager
• Analytics & Reporting Manager
• Decision Analytics Manager

Computing & Technology

• Collaborative Industrial Partners
  • Industry-academia collaboration is a strategic necessity to ensure the quality and relevance of our programmes.
  • Through our Industry-Academia Collaboration (IAC) model, we design programmes in collaboration with inputs from the industry, that are also aligned with the government’s initiatives to address the shortage of skilled talents.

Facilities

• Facilities at APU
  • The APU Centre Point & Atrium serves as a melting pot of cultures from all over the world.
  • Here, cultural activities are organised regularly at the campus, fostering long-lasting intercultural relationships among APU students, who come from over 130 countries.

Career Path

• Your Career Path
  • Systems Analyst
  • IT Executive
  • IT Consultant
  • Information Systems Analyst
  • Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
  • Technical Support Manager
  • IT Sales Manager
  • IT Application Developer
  • IT Auditor
  • IT Project Manager
  • IT Helpdesk Manager
  • System Administrator
  • Systems Consultant

Fees & Certification

• Ready, Set, Go.
  • Malaysian: RM32,900 (Year 1), RM34,000 (Year 2), RM35,300 (Year 3), RM102,200 (Total)
  • International: RM33,600 (Year 1), RM34,800 (Year 2), RM36,200 (Year 3), RM104,600 (Total)
• MQA Cert
  • Programme code: (R3/0611/6/0038)(08/30)(A6210)