Software systems have become the cornerstone of all modern businesses. These systems are often complex yet must be robust and adaptable. This programme will equip you with the knowledge and understanding of user requirements in analysing, modelling, designing, and developing large-scale software systems that are reliable and robust. Such Software Engineering (SE) specialists will be able to respond to the ever growing impact of large-scale software systems in a wide range of situations, as well as to the increased importance in safety-critical and mission-critical applications. 

With the technical content gained as well as the practical aspects of architecture design, software development, software processes, software project management, software testing and software maintenance issues, you will be prepared to meet challenges of the industry and have the competency to develop new and innovative solutions. The three-month internship incorporated into the programme, will provide you with the opportunity to apply theories in practice and prepare you to enter the workforce.

This programme includes the Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) professional certification which incorporates software testing components within the curriculum of this degree programme. The CTFL is a globally accredited software testing professional certification fully accredited by the Malaysian Software Testing Board (MSTB), the national body representing the industry interests in promoting Software Quality Assurance (SQA) and software testing as core competencies in the development of software-dependent quality products and services. This industry-linked certificate will be an added advantage for the students, making them highly employable graduates.

On successful completion of the programme, the graduates will also be awarded with a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

YEAR 1 

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

NON - ELECTIVE 1 ( CHOOSE ANY 1 IN YEAR 1 ) 

• Introduction to Statistics
• Principles and Practice of Management

YEAR 2 

• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Software Engineering
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Communication Skills
• Operating System Fundamentals
• Requirement Engineering
• Human Computer Interaction
• Social and Professional Responsibilities
• Computing Electives I & II
• Non-Computing Elective II

YEAR 3 

• Software Processes
• Computer Security
• Software Architecture and Design Pattern
• Software Management
• Software Testing
• Software Evolution and Maintenance
• Internship
• Capstone Project 1
• Capstone Project 2
• Computing Elective III
• Non-Computing Elective III

COMPUTING ELECTIVES

Year 2

• Database Management Systems
• Web Programming
• Mobile Application Development
• Computer Networks

Year 3

• Code Camp
• Artificial Intelligence
• Distributed Systems
• Database Engineering

NON- COMPUTING ELECTIVES

Year 2 and Year 3

• Introduction to Psychology 
• Principles of Marketing
• Principles of Entrepreneurship
• Digital Economy
• Startup Foundry

Addtional MOHE Compulsary general studies subjects

MALAYSIAN STUDENTS

• Islamic and Asian Civilisations
• Ethnic Relations
• Community Service
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

• Islamic and Asian Civilisations
• Ethnic Relations
• Community Service
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 STPM
Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (minimum 2 Principals)

A-Level
Minimum 12 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
Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including Mathematics)

International Baccalaureate
Completed with minimum 25 points (excluding bonus points)

*Sunway Diploma
CAVG 55% or CGPA 2.50
* Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.

Other Qualifications
Any other equivalent qualifications. Applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis

• ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

IELTS or equivalent 6.0
MUET Band 4
SPM English B3 or 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

CAREER PROSPECTS

• Enterprise distributed application developer
• Game developer
• IT analyst
• Mobile app developer
• Requirement engineer
• Software architect
• Software engineer
• Software quality assurance officer
• Software tester
• System designer