BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH A SPECIALISM IN DIGITAL FORENSICS

Course overview

Statistics
Qualification Bachelor's Degree
Study mode Full-time
Duration 3 years
Intakes March, July, September, November
Tuition (Local students) $ 20,845
Tuition (Foreign students) $ 22,886

About

APU's Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science with a Specialism in Digital Forensics degree is designed to give you an advantage in the latest technologies associated with the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

This program is made to help students:

1. Learn about computer systems and digital forensics.
2. Analyze different design methods and tools used in digital forensics.
3. Recognize opportunities to use new technologies in digital forensics.

Admissions

Intakes

Fees

Tuition

$ 20,845
Local students
$ 22,886
Foreign students

Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.

Application

$ 31
Local students
$ 146
Foreign students

Student Visa

$ 502
Foreign students

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Entry Requirements

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 1 OF THE DEGREE:
STPM

• 2 Passes in STPM in Science stream with minimum Grade C (GPA 2.0) in Mathematics and one Science or ICT Subject.
OR
• 2 Passes in STPM with minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject with a credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM.
OR
• 2 Passes in STPM with minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject with a credit in Mathematics and any one Science or ICT subjects at SPM. Candidates need to do a Pre-Requisite module in Further Mathematics or equivalent in the first semester of Degree Programme.

A-LEVEL
Overseas qualification that are equivalent to 12th Grade/A Level/HSC are accepted.

• 2 Passes in A-Level in Science stream with a Pass in Mathematics and one Science or ICT subject.
OR
• 2 Passes in A-Level with a Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or equivalent.
OR
• 2 Passes in A-Level with a Credit in Mathematics and Science or ICT subjects at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent. Candidates need to do a Pre-Requisite module in Further Mathematics or equivalent in the first semester of Degree Programme.

UEC

• 5 Grade B Passes in UEC in any subject including Mathematics and one Science or ICT subject.
• 5 Grade B Passes in UEC in any subject including Additional Mathematics.
• 5 Grade B Passes in UEC in any subjects with Credit in Mathematics and Science or ICT Subject at SPM or equivalent. Candidates need to do a Pre-Requisite module in Further Mathematics or equivalent in the first semester of Degree Programme.

FOUNDATION/
MATRICULATION

• A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with minimum CGPA of 2.0 with a Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or its equivalent.
 

Note:The requirement for the Additional Mathematics can be exempted if the Matriculation or Foundation offers Mathematics module which is equivalent or higher requirement than the Additional Mathematics at SPM level.


OR
• A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with minimum CGPA of 2.0 and a Credit in Mathematics and Science or ICT subject at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or its equivalent. Candidates need to do a Pre-Requisite module in Further Mathematics or equivalent in the first semester of Degree Programme.

DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 2 OF THE DEGREE:
ICT RELATED DIPLOMAS

• Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
 

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.

 

Note:Students who do not have a Credit in Additional Mathematics in SPM/O-Level/IGCSE but have an acceptable achievement in Mathematics related subjects during the Foundation which may be equivalent to SPM/O-Level/IGCSE Additional Mathematics, can be accepted into Degree Programmes. Students can be given preferential entry for ICT related subject in SPM/O-Level/ IGCSE.

 

Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.

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

  • Introduction to Networking
  • Systems Software and Computing Concepts
  • Introduction to Databases
  • Python Programming
  • Systems Analysis and Design 
  • Integrated Computer Systems
  • Fundamental of Entrepreneurship

Specialised Module(s)

  • Digital Thinking and Innovation
  • Mathematical Concepts for Computing
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • Introduction to Security and Forensic Technology

YEAR 2
Common Modules

  • Innovation Process
  • Research Methods For Computing & Technology

Specialised Modules

  • Systems and Network Administration
  • System Development Methods
  • Object Oriented Development with Java
  • Web Applications
  • Concurrent Programming
  • Computer Systems Low Level Technique 
  • Data Structures
    Advanced Forensics Methods
  • Practical CTF Strategies
  • Ethical Hacking & Incident Response

YAER 3
Common Modules

  • Venture Building
  • Project Management

Specialised Modules

  • Investigations in Digital Forensics
  • Algorithmics
  • User Experience
  • Advanced Database Systems
  • Penetration Testing
  • Deep Learning for Intrusion Detection 
  • Advanced Cyber Security
  • Legal & Professional Practice in the Cyber World
  • Project in Digital Forensics

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