Overview
At Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»¡¯s Institute of Computer Science and Digital Innovation, we believe in preparing for the here and now, and for the future. The Institute caters for those who wish to advance in the field of Computer Science and Information Technology and take their learning to the next level....
Emerging IR 4.0 technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics are changing how industries operate. Therefore, the demand for graduates in Computer Science and Information Technology is increasing. Their knowledge and specialisation are invaluable and will shape the very way in which we view the world.
Our faculty members are experts in their respective fields and have vast and varied experiences to share with students. Furthermore, the Foundation with Computer Science and Information Technology pathways equip students with skills such as analytical thinking, critical thinking and problem solving as well as computing knowledge, and practical skills needed to thrive in IR 4.0.
Integrating both coursework and written examinations, this programme incorporates a practice-oriented approach and furnishes students with relevant interesting, stimulating and hands-on experience via a variety of teaching methods and practical exercises. Different dynamic learning processes are employed in the delivery of this programme including lectures, tutorials, computer lab work, team-based projects, real-life system developments, presentations and independent projects, to name a few, supervised by both university lecturers and industry experts alike.
Academic Requirements
?SPM
Pass with 5 credits (C) including Mathematics
O-levels
Pass with 5 credits (C) including Mathematics
UEC
Pass with minimum 3 credits (B6) including Mathematics
Other qualifications
Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
Foundation in Arts Leading To Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) Mobile Computing and Networking
SPM
Pass with 5 credits including Additional Mathematics or Mathematics and one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subjects.
O-levels
Minimum 5 credits (C) including Additional Mathematics/equivalent
UEC
Pass with minimum 3 credits (B6) including Additional Mathematics/equivalent
Other qualifications
Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
Foundation in Arts Leading to Bachelor of Computing (Hons)
SPM
Pass with 5 credits including Additional Mathematics or Mathematics and one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subjects.
O-levels
Minimum 5 credits (C) including Mathematics
UEC
Pass with minimum 3 credits (B6) including Mathematics
Other qualifications
Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
Foundation in Arts Leading to BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems)
SPM
Pass with 5 credits including Mathematics
O-levels
Minimum 5 credits (C) including Mathematics
UEC
Pass with minimum 3 credits (B6) including Mathematics
Other qualifications
Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
Foundation in Arts Leading to Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science
SPM
Pass with 5 credits including Additional Mathematics or Mathematics and one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subjects.
O-levels
Minimum 5 credits (C) including Mathematics
UEC
Pass with minimum 3 credits (B6) including Mathematics
Other qualifications
Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
English Requirement for Foundation in Arts
- Candidates with a minimum grade of A2 in UEC English Language, Band 2 in MUET, 30-31 in TOEFL, 4.0 in IELTS, grade C in O-Level or IGCSE or SPM English 1119, grade B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1) in CEFR, 140 in Cambridge English Qualification, 140 in Cambridge Linguaskill, and 36 in Pearson Test are exempted from SE004 Basic English and SE005 English Foundation. Other equivalent qualification can be exempted on case-by-case basis.
- Candidates who scored lower than B+ in SPM English Language or than the above requirement will have to take the SE004 Basic English subject before taking the SE005 English Foundation subject in the foundation year.
Compulsory Courses
- Writing for Academic Purposes
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Computing Essentials
- Positive Psychology
Electives Courses
- Introductory Accounting
- Introduction to Business
- Fundamentals of Ethics
- Introductory Economics
- Introduction to Marketing
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Introductory Calculus
- Human Communication
- Basic Office Application
- Introduction to Structure
- Introduction to Built Environment
- Web Development
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Introduction to Law
- Civic Studies
- Smart Learning Technology
- Media Literacy
- Fundamentals of Computer Graphics
- Analytical Drawing
- Fundamentals of Design
- Fundamentals of Culinary Arts
- Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry
- Event Management
- Fundamentals of Mathematics
- Algebra and Trigonometry
- Introduction to Language and Communication
Core Subjects
- Web Development
- Computing Studies
- Quantitative Methods
Common courses
- Accounting Practice
- Principles of Economics
- Introduction to Business
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Writing for Academic Purposes
- Office Applications
- Fundamentals of Database
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Elective courses
Students are required to take 3 elective courses below during their Foundation Studies:
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Smart Learning Technology
- Fundamentals of Oral Communication
- Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Kuala Lumpur Campus
Local Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 22,430
International Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 34,700
Kuching Campus
Local Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 18,012
International Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 29,880
Note: This is an estimated fee, as different countries have different visa processing charges and administrative fees. For more information, kindly refer to your region¡¯s counselor for the detailed fee breakdown.
