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The Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Cyber Security provides a comprehensive education in information security and cyber defence, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on training. Students gain practical skills in designing, implementing, and managing security infrastructure, covering topics such as cryptography, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and risk assessments. Graduates are prepared for careers in corporate, government, and consultancy sectors, with expertise in identifying, analysing, and mitigating security threats, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.


  • Programme : Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) In Cyber Security
  • Programme Code : CT206
  • Medium of Instruction : English
  • Reference : R/482/6/0542 (MQA/FA5369) 09/04/2020-08/04/2025
  • Tuition fee : RM50,210.00

Minimum Requirement :

  • A pass in STPM with a minimum Grade of C (GP 2.00) in any TWO (2) subjects

    • OR


  • A pass in STAM with a minimum Grade of Jayyid in any TWO (2) subjects

    • OR


  • A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.00

    • OR


  • Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in Non-Computing with a minimum CGPA of 2.75. Candidates with a CGPA below 2.75 but more than 2.50 can be admitted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment

    • AND a credit in :


  • Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent
  • Candidates with a pass in Mathematics at SPM level need to take and pass the reinforcement Mathematics subject that equivalent to the SPM level. The reinforcement Mathematics subject must be offered in first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer

    • OR


  • Diploma in Computing fields (Level 4, MQF) or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates with a CGPA below 2.50 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment

    • OR


  • Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval

    • OR


  • Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval

    • OR


  • Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government

  • (Candidates can be admitted if their admission qualification contains Mathematics subject (s) equivalent to Mathematics at the SPM level. If it is not equivalent, the reinforcement Mathematics subject equivalent to the SPM level must be offered in first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer)


    • Notes:


  • Students are required to pass the reinforcement Mathematics before being allowed to take related core courses. The candidate can sit for any subjects that did not indicate Mathematics as a prerequisite.
  • Reinforcement Mathematics can contribute to the overall graduating credit.
  • Students from Matriculation / Foundation or its equivalent can be exempted from taking reinforcement Mathematics, provided that the Mathematics offered at that programme level is equivalent / more than the Mathematics offered at an SPM level.

SEMESTER 1/YEAR 1 :

  • Computer Organization and Architecture
  • Digital Technology and Society
  • Computer Systems and Networking
  • Statistics
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Arabic 1 / Mandarin 1 / French 1

SEMESTER 2/YEAR 1 :

  • Operating Systems
  • Discrete Structure
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • Routing and Switching
  • Data Structure and Algorithm
  • Arabic 2 / Mandarin 2 / French 2

SEMESTER 3/YEAR 1 :

  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Information System Security

Semester 4/Year 2 :

  • Academic Writing
  • Database Fundamentals
  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa /
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International Student)
  • Fundamental of Cryptography
  • Web Application Development
  • Secure Programming

Semester 5/Year 2 :

  • English for Professional Interaction
  • Database Management and Administration
  • Project Management
  • Network Security
  • Web API Development
  • Computing and Multimedia Project for Community

Semester 6/Year 2 :

  • Pengajian Islam 3 / Ethics and Moral 3
  • System Analysis and Design

Semester 7/Year 3 :

  • Information Security Project 1
  • Khidmat Masyarakat 2
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Cybersecurity Operations

Semester 8/Year 3 :

  • Information Security Project 2
  • Information Security Assurance
  • Digital Forensic
  • Digital Entrepreneurship

Semester 9/Year 3 :

  • Industrial Training

Career Opportunities in :


  • Network Security Engineer
  • Information Security Engineer
  • Data Security Analyst
  • Security Administration
  • Information Security Architect
  • Application Security Tester
  • Information Security Consultant
  • Cryptographer
  • Forensic Analyst
  • Incident Responder
  • Penetration Tester