BSc (Hons) Software Engineering (3+0)

BSc (Hons) Software Engineering (3+0) KP/JPS(A9959)2/15

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Malaysia has fully embraced Information Communications Technology (ICT) as the enabling technology to propel it into a developed nation. This is evident with the setting up of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) and other related initiatives undertaken by the government and the private sector. Thus, there is increasing demand from industry, especially within the MSC, for suitably qualified software engineers.

Software engineers have been identified as one of the most sought-after people to fill this need. This software engineering programme seeks to meet that need by producing graduates with a good combination of skills required to design and develop robust, efficient, and quality computing and integrated systems.

The BSc (Hons) Software Engineering is a 3-year degree programme conducted entirely at KBU in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University (NTU), UK. It is fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and has also received the prestigious MSC-Status.

The first year of the software engineering course provides a broad base of fundamental skills in the use of computers in relation to business and industry. The modules focus on the fundamentals of programming along with computer technology and information system. The second year takes students into further study of design and programming methods, information and system organisation. In the final year, more specialised topics are covered and these include Distributed Object Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Multimedia Systems.

Career Opportunities

Our quality graduates have built up an excellent reputation with employers, and a very high proportion goes straight into full-time employment at the end of their studies. Graduates can seek employment in various organisations, which include software development companies, internet/web development companies, computer games industries and ICT department of all sectors of the industry.

Programme Structure

Year 1

  • Computer Technology
  • Mathematics for Computing
  • Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design
  • Software Design and Implementation 1
  • Personal and Professional Development

Year 2

  • Information and Database Engineering
  • Internet Programming
  • Professional Development 2
  • Software Design and Implementation 2
  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Software

Year 3

  • Project
  • Project Management
  • Real Time Analysis & Design
  • Advanced Analysis & Design
  • Advanced Sofware Engineering
  • Human-Computer Interaction 1
  • Optional Subjects:
    • Artificial Intelligence & Natural Language Processing (NLP)
    • Distributed Object Computing
    • Multimedia Systems
    • Computational Intelligence

MQA Compulsory Subjects*

  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A / B
  • Pengajian Islam / Pendidikan Moral
  • Pengajian Malaysia

*All Malaysian students are required to take 3 MQA Compulsory Subjects that include Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Malaysian Studies, and Islamic Studies (for Muslims) or Moral Education (for non-Muslims). Malaysian students are required by MQA to pass all these 3 subjects to qualify for their awards. MQA Compulsory Subjects are optional for all International Students.