BSc (Hons) Information Technology (Computer Networking and Security)

In today’s digital landscape, organisations rely on secure and resilient information networks for mission-critical operations. With cyber threats evolving at an unprecedented pace, skilled networking and cybersecurity professionals are essential to safeguarding these infrastructures. This programme equips students with the expertise to analyse internet traffic, implement security policies, and defend against malicious attacks. Through comprehensive training in computer hacking investigation and prevention, graduates will be well-prepared for dynamic careers in cybersecurity, with global opportunities in industries such as banking, finance, government, and large private enterprises.

Students will gain hands-on experience through a 12-week industrial attachment, bridging the gap between theory and real-world cybersecurity practices. Upon completion, graduates receive dual certification from Sunway University and Lancaster University, along with internationally recognised credentials from EC-Council, including Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) and Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) certifications. With industry collaborations involving Cisco, Fortinet, and EC-Council, students also have the opportunity to master cutting-edge IT security techniques, develop threat-hunting expertise, and even pursue the CCNA professional examination, ensuring they graduate as highly sought-after cybersecurity professionals.

STPM

• Average C or GP 2.00 (minimum 2 Principals)

A-Level

• Minimum 12 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects).
• Note: For A-Level points calculation
  • A = 10 points
  • B = 8 points
  • C = 6 points
  • D = 4 points
  • E = 2 points

Australian Matriculation

• ATAR 60

Canadian Matriculation

• 60%

Monash University Foundation Year

• 60%

Sunway Foundation in Arts

• CGPA 2.3

Sunway Foundation in Science Technology

• CGPA 2.3

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

• Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including Mathematics)

International Baccalaureate (IB)

• Completed with minimum 25 points (excluding bonus points)

Sunway Diploma

• CGPA 2.50 or equivalent 

* Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.

Other Qualifications

• Any other equivalent qualifications. An applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-by-case basis

APEL.A

• An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning) 

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Specific Requirements

• Credit in Mathematics at SPM/ O-Level or its equivalent.
• Candidates with only a pass in Mathematics will need to enrol and pass a Mathematics Enhancement subject at the beginning of study. The above requirements can be excluded if the Foundation / Matriculation programmes offered a Mathematics subject and the achievements are equivalent / higher than a requirement of a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or equivalent.

Additional Requirements for Certain International Students

International students from certain countries that want to take some Sunway University degree programmes (for example programmes in partnership with Lancaster University) will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP). This is a requirement to enrol on a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a degree awarded by Sunway’s partner institution. Students are required to pass all the subjects with a grade C or above to progress to the degree programme.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS or equivalent 6.0
• MUET Band 4
• SPM English B+
• UEC English B4
• O-Level English (1119) Credit
• Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
• ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English

Year 1

• Computer Mathematics
• Computer Organisation
• Database Fundamentals
• English for Computer Technology Studies
• Networking Principles
• Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals
• Operating System Fundamentals
• Programming Principles
• Web Fundamentals

Year 2

• Communication Skills
• Computer Networks
• Distributed Systems
• Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills
• Free Electives (Choose 2)
• IoT Networking and Security
• Network & System Administration
• Network Security
• Probability & Statistics

Year 3

• Advanced Computer Networks
• Advanced Topics in Computer Security
• Capstone Project 1 & 2
• Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator
• Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures Fundamentals
• Free Electives (Choose 1)
• Human Computer Interaction
• Internship

Free Electives 

Note: These are just some of the electives

• Digital Economy
• Principles of Entrepreneurship
• Startup Foundry

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

For Local Students

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)/ Critical Thinking
• Community Service for Planetary Health
• Integrity & Anti-Corruption
• Philosophy and Current Issues

For International Students

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Community Service for Planetary Health
• Critical Thinking
• Integrity & Anti-Corruption
• Malay Language for Communication 2