BSc (Hons) in Information Technology

This program aims to equip you with the technical knowledge to keep abreast with the rapid advances in technology, and to develop your analytical skills. Students undertaking this program are exposed to both technical and real-world practical experiences through specially-crafted coursework and industrial training, making our graduates market-ready upon graduation.

Technology-based industries are fast-moving and require talents equipped with a balanced knowledge of software development and hardware infrastructure. By combining your technical knowledge of IT with hands-on experience, you will be adept at developing an organization’s technology infrastructure and supporting its users. This versatile program is best suited for those who wish to proceed as generalists in computing and build successful careers as IT professionals and managers. According to your personal interest, you may explore the various electives offered and enhance your knowledge in specific fields such as network management and security, database engineering, and mobile development.

On successful completion of the program, the graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

Intakes

January, April, and September

Duration

3 Years Full-Time

Why Study Here?

Holistic Education

The US education system is one of the most flexible in the world, offering students unlimited choices of courses and focusing on an all-around learning experience. Adopting the US liberal arts approach of inclusiveness, industry relevance, and flexibility, Sunway ADTP has a strong track record of producing well-rounded students equipped for American higher learning.

Seamless Transfer into American Universities

We engage professors from US universities to deliver parts of our academic content. Each year, more than 100 US universities visit Sunway University providing a valuable opportunity for students to engage with and seek advice from admission counselors. We also host representatives from Western Michigan University (WMU) on campus who provide counseling services to students transferring to WMU.

Academic Mentorship and Support

Each ADTP student is assigned an academic advisor who will provide academic guidance and support. Our student-lecturer engagement is high extending over and beyond the classroom. One in four of our lecturers consistently receives “excellent teaching” awards.

Extracurricular Advantage

Each semester our students engage in out-of-class activities e.g. running projects and charity programs as part of their assignments, volunteering in cultural performances, or participating in international conferences. We celebrate bank holidays like Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving.

University Placement Guidance

We conduct workshops on all aspects of the transfer process—from selecting suitable universities and preparing applications to transitioning abroad. Our “Freshman Seminars” equip students with skills to succeed as a freshman. Our placement team continually supports students to transfer into “best fit” colleges. We receive study-abroad-semester students from US and non-US universities each year, many of which are our alumni for summer semesters. On top of our summer semester subject offerings, we support our alumni by providing referrals, offering proctoring services, and providing internship opportunities.

Programme Structure

Year 1

• Networking Principles
• Programming Principles
• Computer Mathematics
• English for Computer Technology Studies
• Database Fundamentals
• Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals
• Computer Organisation
• Web Fundamentals
• Enhancement Electives 1 (Choose any 1 in Year 1)
• Introduction to Statistics
• Principles and Practice of Management

Year 2

• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Communication Skills
• Operating System Fundamentals
• Computer Networks
• Web Programming
• Social and Professional Responsibilities
• Specialisation Electives I and II
• Enhancement Elective II

Year 3

• Project Management
• Internship
• Capstone Projects 1 and 2
• Computer Security
• Network Management
• Specialisation Electives III and IV
• Enhancement Electives III

Specialisation Electives

Programme Development & Design

• UI/UX Design and Development
• Mobile Application Development
• Mobile Computing
• Database Management Systems
• Database Engineering
• Software Engineering

Networking & Security

• Advanced Computer Networks
• Network and System Administration
• Data Communications
• Distributed Systems
• Multimedia Networking
• Network Security

Business Solutions

• Enterprise Application Development
• CRM Application Development
• Customer Relationship Management

Enhancement Electives

Year 2 and Year 3

• Introduction to Psychology
• Principles of Marketing
• Principles of Entrepreneurship
• Probability and Statistics
• Digital Economy
• Startup Foundry

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

for Local Student

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Community Service
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

for International Student

• Malay Language for Communication 2
• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Community Service

Career Prospects

• Database architect
• IT specialist
• Network specialist
• System engineer
• Web/E-commerce architect