Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Technology - Limkokwing University College of Creative Technology

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in
Information Technology
[KP/JPS (KA5371) 09/09]

Information technology is a label that has two meanings. In the broadest sense, we often use “information technology” interchangeably with “computer technology”. The degree programme thus prepares students to meet the technology needs of business, government, healthcare, schools and other kinds of organisations.

The emphasis of Information Technology is on the technology itself more than on the information it conveys. IT is a rapidly growing discipline, which started as a grass-roots response to the practical, everyday needs of business and other organisations.

Today, many organisations are dependent on information technology. They need to have the appropriate systems in place. Those systems must work properly and be secure. Professionals must upgrade, maintain, and replace them as appropriate. The people who work throughout an organisation require support from IT staff that thoroughly understand computer systems and are committed to solving whatever computer-related problems they might have. Graduates of the information technology programme also address these needs.

IT specialists also assume responsibility for selecting hardware and software products appropriate for an organization, integrating those products with organisational needs and infrastructure, and installing, customiing and maintaining those applications for the organisation’s computer users.

Examples of these responsibilities include the installation of networks; network administration and security; the design of web pages; the development of multimedia resources; the installation of communication components; the oversight of email products; and the planning and management of the technology life-cycle by which an organisation’s technology is maintained, upgraded and replaced.

Entry requirements

∙ 3 principals STPM/'A’ levels or equivalent

Students with recognised prior learning such as Pre-University, matriculation programme, or a diploma in a related field will be given advanced standing into the degree programme.

Programme structure

Year 1
Semester 1	Semester 2
∙ C++ Programming I ∙ Fundamental of Computer Systems ∙ Mathematics for Computing ∙ Multimedia Technology ∙ Creative Studies ∙ Moral/Islamic studies	∙ Database System ∙ Introduction to Information Systems ∙ Multimedia Authoring ∙ Probability & Statistics ∙ Business Communication Skills ∙ Bahasa Malaysia A/B

Year 2
Semester 3	Semester 4
∙ Management Information Systems ∙ Computer Architecture ∙ Electronic Commerce & Theories Practices ∙ C++ Programming II ∙ JAVA Programming II ∙ Malaysian Studies ∙ Discrete Structures	∙ Database Programming ∙ Data Communication & Networking ∙ Web Programming with JAVA ∙ Interactive Multimedia ∙ System Development & Methods Tools ∙ Information Technology Law

Year 3
Semester 5	Semester 6
∙ Major Project 1 ∙ Data Structures & Algorithm Analysis ∙ Software Project Management ∙ Ethics & Professional Conduct ∙ Artificial Intelligence	∙ Computer Network ∙ Major Project 2 ∙ Operating System ∙ Expert Systems ∙ Knowledge Management