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Bsc (Hons) in Computer Science with a Specialism in Digital Forensics

Asia Pacific University

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  • Description

    This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:

    The ability to develop technical knowledge, skills and background in the design and organisation of computer systems with an emphasis on digital forensics.

    The ability to critically evaluate design paradigms, languages, algorithms, and techniques used to perform advanced digital forensics investigation and incident response.

    The ability to evaluate and respond to opportunities for developing and exploiting new technologies with digital forensics methods and tools.

    Field of Study

    Computing & Information Technology

    Duration (Years)

    3

    Course Fees (RM)

    RM86,400 (USD 21,610)

    MQA No.

    FA4622

    Degree Type

    Internal Degree

  • Intake (Month)

    February, April, September

Entry Requirements

  • SPM/STPM

    STPM  Information Technology A Pass in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in any 2 subjects and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent.

    Computer Science / Sofware Engineering / Cyber Security / Intelligent Systems A Pass in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in any 2 subjects and a Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent.

    Multimedia Technology / Computer Games Development A Pass in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in any 2 subjects and a Pass in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent. * Strong Mathematics would be an added advantage

  • A-Level

    A-LEVEL   Information Technology 2 Passes in A-Level and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE.

    Computer Science / Sofware Engineering / Cyber Security / Intelligent Systems 2 Passes in A-Level and a Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE OR 2 Passes in A-Level including Mathematics and a Credit in Mathematics at O-Levels.

    Note: Overseas qualification maybe accepted if Mathematics in 12th Grade/ A-Level is comparable to Additional Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE. Students can be given preferential entry for ICT related subject in SPM/ O-Level/ IGCSE.

    Multimedia Technology / Computer Games Development 2 Passes in A-Level and a Pass in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE.

    * Strong Mathematics would be an added advantage.

  • UEC

    UEC   Information Technology 5 Grade B’s in UEC, including Mathematics.

    Computer Science / Sofware Engineering / Cyber Security / Intelligent Systems 5 Grade B’s in UEC, including Additional Mathematics.

    Multimedia Technology / Computer Games Development 5 Grade B’s in UEC with a Pass in Mathematics.

    * Strong Mathematics would be an added advantage

  • Matric/Foundation

    Information Technology Passed a Foundation/Matriculation programme with a minimum CGPA of 2.0, with Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE and equivalent.

    Computer Science / Sofware Engineering / Cyber Security / Intelligent Systems Passed the APU Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.0) with an acceptable achievement in “Further Mathematics” module and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.

    Passed a Foundation/Matriculation (minimum CGPA of 2.0) with a Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.

    Multimedia Technology / Computer Games Development Passed a Foundation/Matriculation programme with a minimum CGPA of 2.0, with a Pass in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE and equivalent. 

    * Strong Mathematics would be an added advantage.

  • Direct Entry to Year 2 of Degree

    Diploma:

    ICT RELATED DIPLOMAS   Information Technology Diploma with minimum CGPA of 2.5 and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM level.

    Computer Science / Sofware Engineering / Cyber Security / Intelligent Systems APU Diploma (minimum CGPA of 2.5) with a Credit in Mathematics or Additional Mathematics at SPM/ O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.

    Diploma from other institutions with minimum CGPA of 2.5 and a Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.

    Multimedia Technology / Computer Games Development Diploma with minimum CGPA of 2.5 and a Pass in Mathematics at SPM level.

    * Strong Mathematics would be an added advantage.

  • English Requirements

    IELTS : 5.0

    TOEFL PBT : 410-417

    TOEFL IBT : 35-45

    Pearson (PTE) : 36

    MUET : Band 3

Programme Structure

  • Year 1

    Introduction to Management

    Mathematical Concepts for Computing

    Operating Systems and Computer Architecture

    Fundamentals of Software Development

    Introduction to Security Technologies

    Ethnic Relations/Malaysian Studies 3

    Systems Analysis & Design

    Introduction to Networking

    Introduction to Databases

    Introduction to C Programming

    Introduction to Forensic Tools and Techniques

    Islamic Civilasation and Asian Civilisation/Bahasa Komunikasi 2

    Co-curricular

  • Year 2

    Professional & Enterprise Development

    System Development Methods

    Object Oriented Development with Java

    System & Network Administration

    Computing Theory

    Advanced Forensics Methods

    Workplace Professional Communical Skills

    Research Methods For Computing & Technology

    Creativity & Innovation

    Data Structures

    Computer Systems & Low Level Techniques

    Ethical Hacking & Incident Response

    Practical CTF Strategies

    Employee & Employment Trends

    Internship

  • Year 3

    Internship

    Investigations in Digital Forensics

    Project Management

    Algorithmics

    Advanced Cyber Security

    Penetration Testing

    Mobile Forensics

    Project in Digital Forensics

    Innovation Management. & New Product Development

    Emergent Technology

    Deep Learning for Intrusion Detection

    Legal & Professional Practice in Cyber World

Additional Information

  • Fees
    RM86,400 (USD 21,610)

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