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Course Overview

This degree programme offers students strong technical skills and specialised knowledge in Information Systems Security, including the ability to critically assess security risks and implement strategic defences. It is built around modern IT infrastructure and focuses on cloud security, ethical hacking, forensic analysis and enterprise-level systems security.

Achievement

APU-DMU Dual Degree, AWS Academy Member Institution

Curriculum

Level 1

• Introduction to Databases
• Introduction to Networking
• System Software and Computing Concepts
• Python Programming
• Digital Thinking and Innovation
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Integrated Computer Systems
• Mathematical Concepts for Computing
• Introduction to Security and Forensic Technologies
• Fundamental of Entrepreneurship
• Fundamentals of Web Design and Development

Level 2

• Green Computing
• System Development Methods
• Object Oriented Development with Java
• Innovation Process
• Mobile and Wireless Technology
• Concurrent Programming
• Human Computer Interaction
• Web Applications
• Research Methods for Computing and Technology
• Network Security
• Systems and Network Administration
• Ethical Hacking and Incident Response

Level 3

• Project Management
• Advanced Database
• Critical Issues in Managing Information Systems in Organisations
• Cloud Infrastructure and Services
• Venture Building
• Computer Systems Security
• Penetration Testing
• Database Security
• Wireless and Mobile Security
• Investigations in Information System Security
• Information Systems Security Project
  Internship (16 weeks)

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

STPM

• 2 Passes in STPM with minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM.

Note: Candidates who have obtained a Pass in Mathematics, but do not have a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, need to take a Pre-Requisite Mathematics module prior or at the beginning of the study.

A-Level

• 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level and with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE or equivalent.

Note: Candidates who have obtained a Pass in Mathematics, but do not have a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM/ IGCSE or equivalent, need to take a Pre-Requisite Mathematics module prior or at the beginning of the study.

*Overseas qualification that are equivalent to 12th Grade/A Level/HSC are accepted.

UEC

• 5 Grade B Passes in UEC in any subjects including Mathematics.

Note: Candidates who have obtained a Pass in Mathematics, but do not have a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM/ IGCSE or equivalent, need to take a Pre-Requisite Mathematics module prior or at the beginning of the study.

Matriculation/ Foundation

• A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with minimum CGPA of 2.0 with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/ IGCSE/ O-Level or its equivalent.

Note: Candidates who have obtained a Pass in Mathematics, but do not have a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM/ IGCSE or equivalent, need to take a Pre-Requisite Mathematics module prior or at the beginning of the study.

ICT Related Diplomas

• Diploma in Computing related areas with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and fulfilment of requirements for Credit Transfer is subject to approval by the APU Academic Board.

Note: Student with CGPA above 2.0 and below 2.5 may be accepted using rigorous assessment conducted by APU and subject to the approval of the Academic Board.

Note: Students who do not have a Credit in Additional Mathematics in SPM/ O-Level/IGCSE but have an acceptable achievement in Mathematics related subjects during the Foundation which may be equivalent to SPM/O-Level/IGCSE Additional Mathematics, can be accepted into Degree Programmes. Students can be given preferential entry for ICT related subject in SPM/ O-Level/ IGCSE.

Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.     

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).   
 

English Requirements

International Students

• IELTS : 5.0
• TOEFL IBT : 40
• Pearson (PTE) : 47
• MUET : Band 3.5

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Career Prospects

• IT Security Officer
• IT Security Analyst
• Penetration Tester
• Network Security Engineer
• Cybersecurity Consultant
• Information Security Manager
• DevOps/Cloud Security Engineer