Taylor's University

Overview of Bachelor Of Computer Science Hons in Taylor's University Malaysia

Bachelor degree programme in Computer Science is considered to be the foundational science that takes scientific and practical approaches to computerisation and its applications.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The degree programme will cover the methodical processes such as algorithms, in order to acquire, represent, process, store, communicate and access information.

With this degree students have the option to pick Work-Based Learning (WBL) for their third year

PRIMARY MAJOR

This component consists of Common Core subjects, which are common modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.

Common Core

• Database Systems
• Computer Architecture and Organisation
• Discrete Structures
• Object Oriented Programming
• System Fundamentals
• Data Structures and Algorithm
• Human Computer Interaction

• Operating Systems and Computer Networks
• Software Engineering
• Theory of Computation
• Capstone Project (Part 1)
• Capstone Project (Part 2)
• Industrial Training

Specialisation

Compulsory modules

• Understanding Entrepreneurialism
• Machine Learning and Parallel Computing

• Advanced Programming
• Professional Practices and Information Security*

Option 1: Data Science (Dual Award)

• Statistical inference and modeling
• Data Science Principles

• Data Mining
• Big Data Technologies

Option 2: Cyber Security (Dual Award)

• Computer and Network Security
• Computer Intrusion Detection

• Computer Crime and Digital Evidence
• Wireless Networks and Security

Option 3: Mobile Computing (Dual Award)

• Introduction to Mobile Computing
• Mobile Applications Development

• Wireless Networks and Security
• Internet of Things

Option 4: Artificial Intelligence (Dual Award)

• Computer Vision and Natural Language Processing
• Data Analytics and Machine Learning

• Cognitive Computing and Applications
• Big Data Technologies

UNIVERSITY CORE

This component aims to develop critical thinking, build up social intelligence and cultivate civic responsibility as well as broaden cultural knowledge. These consist of compulsory and nationally-mandated study modules required by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.

• Community Service Initiative
• Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies 3

• Life Skills for Success & Well-Being

• Millennials in Malaysia: Team Dynamics & Relationship Management

• Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2

FLEXIBLE EDUCATION

The Flexible Education component provides student the flexibility to study modules in a related or unrelated field from the same or different school to complement the Primary Major. It may be completed in a form of free electives, an extension, minors or a second major that typically requires at least one (1) semester of student learning time.

Extension 

Option 1: Data Science and Option 4 : Artificial Science [Choose ONE (1) of the below Extension packages:]

• Mobile Computing
• Cyber Security

• Internet Technologies

Option 2: Cyber Security and  and Option 3 : Mobile Computing [Choose ONE (1) of the below Extension packages:]

• Data Science

Minor 

Recommended Packages: 

• Creative Media Design
• Broadcasting
• Advertising
• Biotechnology
• Accounting
• Finance

• Marketing
• Management
• International Business
• Business Analytics
• Entrepreneurship

Second Major 

Choose any Second Major package* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Second Major packages. 

Free Electives

Choose any FIVE (5) Free Electives* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.

REQUIREMENTS

PREREQUISITES

• SPM / O-Level with Pre-U / Foundation

Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 5 credits (including Additional Mathematics) for entry with Pre-University / Foundation qualification

• SPM / O-Level with Diploma

Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 3 credits (including Additional Mathematics) for entry with Diploma / Pre-University qualification

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Foundation in Computing (FIC)

Pass with min. CGPA 2.00

• Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)

Pass with min. CGPA 2.50

• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

Min. Grade C in at least 2 subjects including Mathematics

• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Pass with 5Bs including B in Advanced Mathematics

• A Levels

Pass with min. EE including min. C in Mathematics

• South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / SACE International

Min. ATAR 55 including C+ in Mathematics

• Canadian Pre-University (CPU)

Min. average of 50% in 6 subjects including Mathematics (All Mathematics subjects except Data Management)

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Min. 24 points in 6 subjects including min. 5 points in High Level (HL) Mathematics

• Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)

Min 55% including Mathematics

• Other Qualifications

Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

• IELTS

Band 5.0

• TOEFL

34 (Internet Based Test)

• MUET

Band 3

• UEC English

B6

• O Level

Grade C

• 1119 (GCE-O)

Grade C

• Taylor's EET

Overall Score 5.0

• Taylor's IEN

Level 2- Grade C

• Pre-U / Diploma

Completed Pre-U / Diploma that was conducted in English

CAREER PROSPCETS

When you’ve successfully completed this programme, you could embark on any of these exciting careers, including:

• Applications Developer
• Database Designer
• E-Business Consultant
• IT Consultant
• Network Engineer
• Programmer

• Software Developer
• Software Engineer
• Systems Analyst
• Systems Developer
• Technical Support Engineer