Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) ODL

COURSE MODULES

Year 1

Information Assurance and Security

This module covers core areas of information security, including computer, communication, operations, and physical security. You'll explore topics like confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, access control, and threat assessment. You’ll also earn a microcredential from Google via Coursera for Campus.

Programming Fundamentals

This module builds your problem-solving skills through computer programming. You’ll learn structured programming, basic algorithms like searching and sorting, and modular design. You'll also practise writing and debugging code, and earn a microcredential from Duke University via Coursera for Campus.

Information Technology

This module introduces you to the principles of digital devices, hardware, software, networking, and multimedia. You'll gain both theoretical and practical knowledge, explore current issues, and examine their impact on daily life. You'll also earn a Google microcredential via Coursera for Campus.

Platform Technologies

This module introduces the core concepts of platform technologies, covering general-purpose computers, peripherals, and communication systems like copper, wireless, and fibre networks. You'll also learn about networking and related devices, and earn a microcredential from the University of Minnesota via Coursera for Campus.

Database Management System

This module introduces the principles and applications of database systems. You’ll learn to design, create, and query databases, understand how they work, and explore their real-world uses. You’ll also earn a microcredential from IBM via Coursera for Campus.

Networking

This module teaches you the fundamentals of computer networks, from basic peer-to-peer systems to the global Internet. You’ll run simple tests, configure networks, and ensure device connectivity. You’ll also earn a Google microcredential via Coursera for Campus.

Digital Graphics Design

This introductory module teaches you to create and edit professional graphics using 2D layout principles, vector and pixel-based design, colour theory, typography, and file formats. It’s ideal for IT students working on interactive web or computer applications. You’ll also earn a microcredential from the California Institute of the Arts via Coursera for Campus.

Business Communication

This module gives you a broad understanding of communication in business, highlighting its importance in shaping effective internal processes and building a positive external image.

Mathematics and Statistics for IT

This module builds your confidence in maths and statistics, focusing on problem-solving and abstract thinking. You'll apply key concepts in areas like data analysis, probability, distributions, hypothesis testing, regression, and more - using statistical software throughout.

Web Development and Technologies

This module equips you to make informed decisions about IT-based products offered on online platforms. You'll gain the skills to navigate and succeed in a tech-driven society, and earn a microcredential from META via Coursera for Campus.

Critical Thinking Skills

This module guides you through the critical thinking process—helping you form, support, and evaluate beliefs and arguments in real-life situations. You’ll develop skills in analysing and applying information from various sources, and earn a microcredential from the University of Sydney via Coursera for Campus.

Organisational Behaviour in Multi-ethnic Society in Malaysia 2

This module helps you understand how organisations function and why people behave the way they do in workplace settings.

Penghayatan Etika & Perbadanan

This module helps you understand ethical appreciation, focusing on adherence to the Rukun Negara, government policies, unity efforts, and national development.

Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2

This module helps international students communicate in Malay, both formally and informally, while building oral and listening skills through interactive activities.

Philosophy and Current Issues

This module explores the connection between philosophy, the National Education Philosophy, and the Rukun Negara. You'll examine key areas (epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics) through the lens of current issues.

Year 2

Object Oriented Analysis and Design

This module teaches you how to gather software requirements and use diagrams to analyse and design systems. You’ll apply these skills in a case study and earn a microcredential from the University of Alberta via Coursera for Campus.

Integrative Programming

This module introduces object-oriented programming using Python. You'll learn to structure programmes with objects, understand key concepts like classes and inheritance, and build from simple to complex applications. You’ll also earn a microcredential from Duke University via Coursera for Campus.

System Administration and Maintenance

This module introduces you to deploying and maintaining modern computer systems, with a focus on user account administration. You'll cover basic admin tasks for network operating systems like Windows and Linux, and earn a Google microcredential via Coursera for Campus.

Human Computer Interactions

This module introduces you to human-computer interaction theories and UX design processes, with a focus on practical, evaluation-driven design. You'll explore usability, usefulness, and emotional impact, and earn a microcredential from the University of California, San Diego via Coursera for Campus.

 Web Application Programming

This module covers the basics of web application programming and client-server technologies. You’ll learn to build dynamic, database-driven web apps using HTML, CSS, XML, AJAX, JSON, PHP, and MySQL. You’ll also earn a microcredential from META via Coursera for Campus.

Ethical and Social Issues in IT

This module explores how the ease and anonymity of online communication raise challenges to privacy and intellectual property. You’ll learn about key ethical, social, and political issues in information systems, including rights, accountability, and system quality. You’ll also earn a microcredential from the University of Michigan via Coursera for Campus.

Project Management

This module offers a comprehensive introduction to project management, highlighting its link to organisational goals. You'll also develop the technical, cultural, and interpersonal skills needed to manage projects effectively. You’ll earn a Google microcredential via Coursera for Campus.

Digital Entrepreneurship

This module introduces the key components of digital entrepreneurship and explores what makes new digital ventures successful across different contexts. You'll apply your knowledge by preparing a digital business plan or prototype, and earn a microcredential from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera for Campus.

System Integration and Architecture

This module teaches you to work in teams to explore system integration techniques, focusing on both software and hardware requirements. You'll learn to identify and resolve interface issues, and study system architecture decisions and best practices. You’ll also earn a microcredential from Microsoft via Coursera for Campus.

Big Data Technology

This module introduces you to big data technologies, beginning with MapReduce as a computational model. You’ll explore tools like Pig, Hive, HBase, and Spark, and see how they fit into the Hadoop ecosystem for big data analytics. You’ll also earn a microcredential from IBM via Coursera for Campus.

Community Services

This module equips you with skills to critically evaluate information and make sound decisions. You’ll also learn to appreciate diverse backgrounds and beliefs, helping create an inclusive and respectful living environment.

Research Methods

This module introduces you to research techniques in Information Technology, covering how to design, conduct, and present scientific studies. You’ll explore methods for areas like algorithms, human-computer interaction, and business data analytics.

Year 3

Digital Marketing

This module introduces the core principles of digital marketing. You’ll learn to set clear business goals, conduct digital research for audience insights, and build the foundation for a 360° marketing campaign. You’ll also earn a microcredential from the University of California, Irvine via Coursera for Campus.

Cloud Computing and Virtualisation 

This module introduces you to cloud computing, its service types, benefits, and how to integrate it into organisations by evaluating ROI, risks, and future impact. You'll explore service delivery models and deployment types (public, private, hybrid, and community clouds) along with key security and privacy issues. You’ll also earn a microcredential from Amazon Web Services (AWS) via Coursera for Campus.

Introduction to Data Mining 

This module introduces key data mining techniques, focusing on core concepts and their application in software development. You’ll learn how different techniques serve various data analysis purposes and earn a microcredential from Johns Hopkins University via Coursera for Campus.

Business Intelligence

This module explores Business Intelligence (BI) as a set of tools and technologies for collecting, storing, analysing, and sharing data to support better decision-making. You’ll learn key principles and best practices for using data effectively and earn a microcredential from IBM via Coursera for Campus.

Introduction to Business Analytics

This module introduces Business Analytics from a managerial perspective, covering data visualisation, predictive analytics, and tools like regression, forecasting, and simulation. You’ll also earn a microcredential from IBM via Coursera for Campus.

Industrial Training

This module offers hands-on experience in computing and IT-related industries, helping you develop professional skills. You’ll learn to work efficiently, ethically, and responsibly under the guidance of both company personnel and IT Faculty supervisors.

Final Year Project 1

This module guides you in designing a medium-scale technical solution by applying and expanding your IT knowledge. You’ll learn to evaluate, select, and create innovative tech solutions that benefit society.

Final Year Project 2

This module builds on your Final Year Project 1, focusing on developing the proposed technical solutions. You’ll strengthen your IT foundation while gaining deeper skills in project management and problem-solving.

Internet of Things (IoT)

This module introduces you to the Internet of Things (IoT), where physical devices with sensors, software, and connectivity gather and share data. You'll explore key technologies like APIs that link devices to the Internet and earn a microcredential from Google Cloud via Coursera for Campus.

Introduction to Data Management 

This module covers managing big data in clusters and cloud storage, using distributed SQL engines and choosing appropriate data formats and storage systems. You'll also earn a microcredential from Cloudera via Coursera for Campus.

Mobile Application Development

This module introduces you to mobile application development, covering the basics of designing, building, and deploying apps across different platforms in today’s digital environment.