Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

Taylor's University's Bachelor of Information Technology programme combines theory with hands-on practice, preparing students to manage IT infrastructure and meet evolving industry needs. Students gain a strong foundation in IT principles, covering system analysis, database management, network administration, cybersecurity, and IT project management. This programme equips graduates with the expertise to develop effective IT solutions for organisations.

Prerequisites:

• Pass SPM/O-level or equivalent with 5 credits (including Mathematics) for entry with pre-university/foundation qualification (Except for UEC).
• Pass SPM/O-level or equivalent with 3 credits (including Mathematics) for entry with Diploma qualification.
• Candidates without a credit in Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent or without a subject in Mathematics at a higher level, need to take and pass the reinforcement Mathematics subject that is equivalent to the SPM level. The reinforcement Mathematics subject must be offered in the first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer.

Entry Pathway:

Any of these:

• Foundation: Pass Foundation with CGPA 2.0
• Diploma in Information Technology (DIT): Taylor's Diploma in IT with min. CGPA 2.50 (candidates with CGPA below 2.50 but above 2.00 may be admitted subject to thorough rigorous assessment) (Pre-requisite of Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or equivalent is not required)
• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): Min. Grade C in at least 2 subjects
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Pass with minimum 5Bs, including Mathematics or Advanced Mathematics or Adv. Mathematics 1 or 2
• A Level: Min. DD
• AUSMAT (SACEi): Min. ATAR 55
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Min. average of 55% in 6 subjects
• International Baccalaureate (IB): Min. 24 points in 6 subjects
• Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY): Overall 50%
• Other Qualifications:

1. Diploma in Computing (Level 4, MQF) or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates with a CGPA below 2.50 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment; (Pre-requisite of Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or equivalent is not required)
2. Any other Diploma (Level 4, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75. Candidates with a CGPA below 2.75 but more than 2.50 can be admitted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment;
3. Pass High School Certificate from New South Wales, Australia with an average of 60%
4. Pass ANY Foundation with min CGPA 2.0 from other institutions recognized by the Malaysian Government
5. Pass Matriculation programs recognized by the Ministry of Education Malaysia in the relevant field with min CGPA 2.00
6. Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) / Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval;
7. Any other qualifications are recognized as equivalent by the Malaysia Government.
8. Application via APEL A is allowed. For the requirements please refer to the index page.

Notes: 

• Candidates without a credit in mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent may be admitted if the STPM (Pre-U) / Matriculation / Foundation Diploma in Computer Science or Software Engineering or Information Technology or Information System or Science and Technology or Business Studies programme contains subjects in mathematics that are equivalent or higher to mathematics at SPM level.
• Candidates without a credit in Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent or without a subject in Mathematics at a higher level, need to take a reinforcement Mathematics with appropriate topics in the discipline of Information Technology and Information Systems at the beginning of the study. If Reinforcement Mathematics is offered as part of the curriculum structure, it should count as an addition to the total number of credits required for graduation.

English Requirements:

• IELTS, TOEFL, MUET, UEC English: Pass English
• Taylor's EET: Overall Score 5.0
• Cambridge English/ELS also recognised; the minimum score varies by programme
• Taylor's IEN: Level 2- Grade C
• Pre-University / Diploma: Completed Pre-U / Diploma that was conducted in English

Year 1

• Database Systems
• Computer Architecture and Organisation
• Discrete Structures
• Object Oriented Programming 
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Operating Systems
• Systems Analysis and Design 
• Web and Mobile Systems 

Year 2

• Computer Networks 
• System Integration and Architecture
• System Paradigms
• Ideating Start-up 
• Specialisation modules

Year 3

• Capstone Project I 
• Professional Practices and Information Security
• Capstone Project II
• Human Computer Interaction 
• Industrial Training

Specialisation (Compulsory Modules)

• Internet Technologies (Dual Award)
• Business Intelligence and Analytics (Dual Award)
• Game Design (Dual Award)
• Digital Transformation (Dual Award)

University Core:

• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
• Emotional Intelligence in Action
• Kursus Integriti Dan Antirasuah (Integrity And Anti-Corruption)
• Social Innovation Project

Note:Students are requested to take Bahasa Kebangsaan A if they do not obtain a Credit for Bahasa Malaysia in SPM.

Extension:

Option 1: Internet Technologies

• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Business Intelligence and Analytics
• Game Design
• Cyber Security
• Digital Transformation

Option 2: Business Intelligence and Analytics

• Internet Technologies
• Cyber Security
• Mobile Computing
• Artificial Intelligence
• Game Design
• Digital Transformation

Option 3: Game Design

• Internet Technologies
• Data Science
• Cyber Security
• Mobile Computing
• Business Intelligence and Analytics
• Game Design

Option 4: Digital Transformation

• Internet Technologies
• Data Science
• Cyber Security
• Mobile Computing
• Business Intelligence and Analytics
• Game Design

Note: Student must choose an Extension package that is different from their chosen specialisation.