BSc (Hons) in Information Technology with specialism in Internet of Things (IoT)

Course overview

Statistics
Qualification Bachelor's Degree
Study mode Full-time
Duration 3 years
Intakes March, July, September, November
Tuition (Local students) S$ 28,424
Tuition (Foreign students) S$ 31,206

About

APU's Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology with a specialisation in Internet of Things (IoT) degree is designed to give you an advantage in the latest technologies aligned with the Industrial Revolution 4.0.

This course provides an opportunity for students to an understanding of important insights on sensor devices, internet-based technologies, wireless communications, and cloud computing.

Admissions

Intakes

Fees

Tuition

S$ 28,424
Local students
S$ 31,206
Foreign students

Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.

Application

S$ 42
Local students
S$ 199
Foreign students

Student Visa

S$ 684
Foreign students

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Entry Requirements

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 1 OF THE DEGREE:
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
Overseas qualification that are equivalent to 12th Grade/A Level/HSC are accepted.

• 2 Passes in A-Level and with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/ O-Level/ 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.

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.

FOUNDATION/
MATRICULATION

• 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.

OTHER DIPLOMAS

• Diploma in Science, Technology or Business studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and with Credit in Mathematics at SPM/ IGCSE or its equivalent, can be admitted subject to rigorous assessment conducted by APU.

Note: Credit transfer of modules into a Bachelor’s Degree may apply based on the fulfilment of credit transfer requirements.

DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 2 OF THE DEGREE:
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.

A 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 "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" 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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Curriculum

YEAR 1

Common Modules

  • Computing & IT in the Workplace
  • Introduction to Management
  • System Analysis & Design
  • Fundamentals of Software Development
  • Mathematical Concepts for Computing
  • Operating Systems & Computer Architecture
  • Introduction to Networking
  • Introduction to Databases

Specialised modules

  • Introduction to C Programming
  • Introduction to IoT
  • Instrumentation & Measurement

YEAR 2

Common Modules

  • Object Oriented Development with Java
  • System Development Methods
  • Professional & Enterprise Development
  • Creativity & Innovation
  • Research Methods for Computing and Technology

Specialised modules: 

  • Mobile & Wireless Technology
  • Web Applications
  • Probability & Statistical Modelling
  • System Programming & Computer Control
  • Network Security
  • LoWPAN & Ad-hoc Networking
  • Enterprise Internet of Things

Internship (12 Weeks)

After the completion of Level 2 students will undertake a short Internship / Industrial Training. This will prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the world of Information Technology.

YEAR 3

Common Modules

  • Innovation Management & New Product Development
  • Project Management

Specialised modules

  • Distributed Computer Systems
  • Developing IoT Applications
  • Computer Systems Management
  • Cloud Infrastructure & Services
  • Ubiquitous Computing
  • Knowledge Discovery & Big Data Analytics
  • HCI & Usability
  • Investigations in Internet of Things
  • Internet of Things Project

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