Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
UNIRAZAK ( Universiti Tun Abdul Razak) · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) at UNIRAZAK equips students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in the ever-evolving world of IT. Students explore IT disciplines including programming, cybersecurity, database management, networking, and emerging technologies through a blend of theory and hands-on practice.
The programme is designed to help you solve technical challenges using real-world problem-solving and critical thinking, and to prepare you for careers as IT specialists, system analysts, network administrators, cybersecurity experts, or data analysts. By graduation, you will also be positioned to continue your studies in advanced IT fields.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build core IT foundations with Information Technology Fundamentals and Databases
- Learn programming and computing fundamentals through Fundamentals of Programming and Object-Oriented Programming
- Develop computing systems understanding via Computer Organization and Architecture and Platform Technologies
- Start user-centred design skills with Human Computer Interaction
- Introduce security fundamentals through Information Security
- Strengthen networking and systems administration with Networking Fundamentals and System Administration and Maintenance
- Apply web and technology learning with Web Systems and Technologies and System Analysis and Design
- Develop mathematical and statistical problem-solving for IT work using Mathematics for Information Technology and Statistics for Information Technology
- Advance professional communication and responsibility via Social and Professional Issues
- Prepare for real-world IT delivery through electives and project preparation topics
- Choose specialisation topics such as Web Segmentation and Analytics and Introduction to Information Science
- Advance software and system development with Software Engineering and Internet Programming
- Develop delivery and governance skills through Software Project Management and Computer Ethics and Cyber Laws
- Build infrastructure and media capability with Data Communication and Computer Networking and Multimedia System and Techniques
- Complete Internship for Information Technology to gain industry exposure
- Complete Final Year Project Paper through Minor Project or Major Project
- Apply learning across the degree through the project and applied professional practice components
- Consolidate technical and professional learning through structured final-year assessments
- Use internship learning and specialisation choices to shape your final project direction
Curriculum
123 credit hours total for Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) at UNIRAZAK.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | University Core courses and first core IT fundamentals | Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban | 3 | 18 |
| Falsafah dan Isu Semasa | 3 | |||
| Bahasa Kebangsaan A | 3 | |||
| Information Technology Fundamentals | 3 | |||
| Human Computer Interaction | 3 | |||
| Mathematics for Information Technology | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core IT security, networking, and programming foundations | Thinking Skills | 3 | 21 |
| Community Engagement and Volunteering | 3 | |||
| Information Security | 3 | |||
| System Administration and Maintenance | 3 | |||
| Statistics for Information Technology | 3 | |||
| Fundamentals of Programming | 3 | |||
| Networking Fundamentals | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | Core software, web systems, and data management | Professional Event Management | 3 | 24 |
| Computer Organization and Architecture | 3 | |||
| Social and Professional Issues | 3 | |||
| Web Systems and Technology | 3 | |||
| Databases | 3 | |||
| Fundamentals of Programming | 3 | |||
| Object-Oriented Programming | 3 | |||
| Platform Technologies | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 | Specialization and advanced core programming/web and systems | Programming Principles and Techniques | 3 | 24 |
| Algorithm and Data Structures | 3 | |||
| Mobile Application Development | 3 | |||
| Software Project Management | 3 | |||
| Operating System | 3 | |||
| Software Engineering | 3 | |||
| System Analysis and Design | 3 | |||
| Internet Programming | 3 | |||
| Semester 5 | Electives and final-year project planning | Web Segmentation and Analytics | 3 | 18 |
| Multimedia System and Techniques | 3 | |||
| Data Communication and Computer Networking | 3 | |||
| Computer Ethics and Cyber Laws | 3 | |||
| Introduction to Information Science | 3 | |||
| Public Speaking 1 | 3 | |||
| Semester 6 | Final Year Project and Internship/Professional Practice | Major Project | 6 | 27 |
| Minor Project | 6 | |||
| Internship for Information Technology | 15 | |||
| Semester 7 | Remaining electives (to reach total credits) | Public Speaking 2 | 3 | 18 |
| Leadership, Innovation and Change | 3 | |||
| Negotiation and Conflict Resolution | 3 | |||
| Production and Operations Management | 3 | |||
| Contemporary Issues in Business | 3 | |||
| Organizational Development | 3 | |||
| Semester 8 | Final electives (to complete the programme total) | Organizational Design | 3 | 12 |
| Quality Management Systems and Auditing | 3 | |||
| Quality Management | 3 | |||
| Volunteerism and Service Learning | 3 | |||
| Total | All university core courses, core courses, specialization courses, electives, final year project components, and internship/professional practice for the programme leading to 123 total credit hours. | 123 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with job-ready skills for roles UNIRAZAK lists such as Software Engineer, Systems Analyst, and IT Consultant.
- You’re prepared to work across multiple IT specialities by studying programming, databases, networking, information security, and web systems within the degree.
- Your learning includes practical, real-world experience through Internship for Information Technology, helping you transition from study to employment.
- The programme is designed to prepare you for in-demand technical careers listed by UNIRAZAK, including IT Engineer/Software Developer and Software Tester/Software Quality Control Officer.
- You build capabilities that support progression toward senior specialist and architecture-level responsibilities, such as Software Architect/Software Designer.
- Because IT careers span many industries, your qualification can support opportunities in sectors that use technology across businesses and digital enterprises.
Employability rate
UNIRAZAK Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting steady hiring for entry-level and early-career IT roles.
Together, these figures suggest a reasonably stable outlook where practical internship experience and in-demand core skills can help you secure roles as you start your career.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / foundation (entry to bachelor) | International applicants can be admitted with a pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level (or its equivalent), subject to the university’s assessment rules. |
| Diploma / advanced diploma (direct bachelor entry) | International applicants can be admitted with a Diploma/Advanced Diploma in a relevant field (for example Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or Information Systems or an equivalent) with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level (or its equivalent), subject to a rigorous internal assessment process and the mathematics credit requirement. |
Language requirements
All international applicants must meet UNIRAZAK’s English proficiency requirements before enrolling in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours). If you completed a previous degree in an English-medium institution, you may be exempted from the test requirement subject to verification and approval.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
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MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 41000 / total program | Affordable total fee stated as RM41,000 for the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours). |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | July - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | July - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | July - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your eligibility documents
Review UNIRAZAK’s international entry requirements for the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) and make sure your qualification is supported for international admissions. Confirm your Mathematics requirement and collect your academic transcripts and certificates. If you plan to use an English-medium exemption, prepare your Medium of Instruction (MOI) evidence for verification.
Submit your application online
Complete the UNIRAZAK online application form during the published intake period. Upload clear soft copies of your passport, academic documents, and your English proficiency evidence (or MOI letter where applicable). After submission, wait for the university’s review and issuance of your Letter of Offer.
Receive your Letter of Offer and follow EMGS/visa steps (if enrolling in Malaysia)
Once your application and documents are submitted, your Letter of Offer is issued within 3 working days subject to university approval. If you are joining a study mode that requires EMGS approval, you can initiate the EMGS Approval to Study after you receive your offer letter. If you are entering Malaysia, do not enter until your electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL) is approved.
Complete enrolment requirements before your programme starts
Follow the instructions provided in your offer and ensure your final documents and language requirements are satisfied for enrolment. Keep track of any additional document requests from admissions or the international student office. Plan your arrival timeline only after the required visa approvals are in place (when applicable).