Taylor's University

The degree in Software Engineering programme is designed to prepare students who want to pursue a future in the software engineering industry with in-depth knowledge, skills and technical know-how to design an entire engineering system, by combining the study of Computer Science and Engineering.

 

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

This degree programme is designed to equip students with the skills needed to develop and maintain large and complex systems or applications. Students will analyse user requirements, design, test and develop software by applying theories and principles of software engineering. Students will have good understanding of latest tools and processes for software design and development as well as get practical exposure.

This programme is compatible with the new Taylor's Curriculum Framework that allows students to mix & match study modules.

 

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
• Advanced Programming
• Data Structures and Algorithm
• Software Project Management
• Systems Fundamentals
• Professional Computing Practice
• Statistics and Operational Research
• Software Design

• Computer Networking
• Software Engineering
• Requirements Engineering
• Operating Systems
• Theory of Computation
• Software Testing
• Software Quality Management
• Capstone Project (Part I)
• Capstone Project (Part II)
• Industrial Training

 

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

• Data Science
• Cloud Computing
• Cyber Security

• Mobile Computing
• Internet Technologies
• Digital Media

Minor

• Robotics Design
• Creative Media Design
• Broadcasting
• Advertising
• Biotechnology
• Accounting
• Finance
• Banking
• Marketing

• Management
• International Business
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship
• Family Business
• Business Analytics
• Financial Economics
• Law

 

SECOND ELECTIVES

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 LANGUAGE 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-University / 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:

• Computer Communications Specialists
• Games Developer
• Games Graphic Designer
• IT Consultant
• IT Engineer

• Java J2EE Developer
• Network Architect Developer
• Net Consultants
• Software Architect
• Software Designer