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School of
Computer Technology
The School offers students an excellent educational experience and provides support
services and personalised attention. Students enjoy access to services in an open academic
environment that enables them to discover their potential and achieve their goals. At the
Sunway School of Computer Technology, students will be challenged to grow intellectually
and socially, making successful career and lasting friendships in the process.
Our graduates are the preferred choice of employers where many have gone on to exciting
careers or opted to pursue further studies.
Sunway University College is an elite Tier 5 member in the 2009 MQA Rating System for
Malaysian Higher Education Institutions (SETARA’09) that measures quality of teaching
and learning at the undergraduate level in university and universities colleges in Malaysia.
It is another way of recognising our excellent academics and graduates.
Why Study at Sunway
School of Computer Technology?
• Qualified Academics
The highly qualified academic staff comprise of professor, associate professors and post-doctorate level
lecturers who are strongly connected to the industry and actively involved in the research world.
This ensures that graduates of the Sunway School of Computer Technology (SCT) are equipped with up-
to-date syllabi and the close academic and industry links serve to enhance their professional knowledge.
• Multimedia Development • Asia Media Sdn Bhd • SAS Institute Sdn Bhd
Corporation (MDeC)
• Industrial Training
We place much emphasis on our students training in companies that helps in their development and
leadership. Our students have gone to some of the companies listed below for their Industrial Training,
Graduate Management Trainee Programme and real-life projects.
Excellent Research
School of Computer Technology is a hotbed of innovation and recipient of numerous research grants with four research
groups currently working on exciting projects:
• Network and Ubiquitous Computing Research Group focuses on mobility management protocols such as agent based
mobility management and ad hoc mobile routing protocols for the MANET. The Department’s research laboratories’
facilities provide cutting edge IPv6 support along with other mobility deployment equipments.
• Multimedia and Information Systems Research Group deals with the integration of the latest information system
technologies with cutting edge multimedia advancement.
• Intelligent System and Robotics Engineering Research Group works in dedicated robotics lab provided
by the School and is oriented towards hardware engineering and the artificial intelligence research related to it.
• Database Technologies and Software Engineering Research Group studies the emerging technologies of P2P clustering
and dynamic requirement engineering refinement. It collaborates with the Lancaster computing research lab (InfoLab21)
and produces publications and deployable computer systems.
As such, our faculty has produced many internationally recognised publications.
Research Highlights
• Assoc. Prof.
Using DHT to improve Reliability and Query Response
Dr. Wan Haslina Hassan
Time of a P2P Object-Oriented Database System Next generation mobile networks,
Design and development of a Ubiquitous Object-Oriented Database Kernel using Hybrid ad hoc routing protocols,
P2P Grid-Based storage sharing techniques and AutosynchAccess Methods for Intelligent architectures for
a distributed network using ad hoc networking provided by wireless PDAs and security in computer networks
notebooks in remote locations
Research by Goh Chiao Wei, Wong Wai Keong, Dr Lim Tong Ming • Dr. Pu Chuan Chin
Indoor Positioning and
SIM Lock Technology Navigation System with 2D and
3D Environmental Modelling,
• Lockdown 3G USB Modems Wireless sensor network
• Limits the device to accept only SIM Cards based on Mobile
Country Code (MCC), Mobile Network Code (MNC), Mobile Station
• Dr. Yap Kian Meng
Identification Number (MSIN)
Distributed network architecture,
Research by Lee Wei Shiang - BSc (Hons) Information Technology, Tele-robotic over IP Network
Dr Yap Kian Meng
Meet Our Lecturers
EXPERIENCED • DYNAMIC • DEDICATED
For those interested in The quality of lecturers I was a Java The programme made Experts in their subjects,
postgraduate studies, the is outstanding. programmer during me realise what I want my lecturers used a
programme provided my internship where to do and which career variety of teaching
plenty of opportunities JAGADESAN S/O I realised my SCT path I want to take. Both methods making the
on research and CHANDRA MOHAN curriculum is in theoretical knowledge lessons challenging but
development projects in BSc (Hons) harmony with today’s and practical experiences enjoyable. I also enjoyed
the industry. My lecturers Information market needs. gained, benefited what I the extracurricular
not only delivered Technology am doing now. activities organised by
academic knowledge Community NYI NYI AUNG the School.
but shared their industry Scholarship Recipient BSc (Hons) Information TAY CHONG KEAT
experience. Currently Operational Technology BSc (Hons) Information SARANYA MARIAPPAN
Director of Mitra Internship with Systems BSc (Hons)
LAW YEONG HUI IT Solutions, an IT Hexamatics Sdn. Bhd. Currently a Support Information Technology
BSc (Hons) Information company he Engineer at Virtual Lan Currently with
Technology co-founded. Works Technologies. Mitra IT Solutions,
Currently a teaching an IT company she
assistant and pursuing a co-founded.
Master in Mobile Systems
(Sunway University
College).
The SAS Experience
Our undergraduates in the Information Systems programme are selected to
participate in internships with SAS Malaysia. This provides an exclusive opportunity to
learn from professionals in the field and the chance to work closely with SAS clients.
I was able to gain Working in an SAS client An eye opener to Working alongside the SAS
valuable working office is a good learning explore the real working professional consultancy
experience and learn environment. A good environment. team was great for me and
how a large scale project involvement for me As a consultant intern, I have learnt to use the SAS
was carried out and how as I got to work with I was given the chance Business Intelligence tools
to deal with clients. experienced bankers in to join in formal effectively. Prior to being
the field. meetings and I learnt assigned to the client’s
JUSTIN how to use SAS software. project site, I was given SAS
LIM RENN AUN JERIC training in order to prepare
BSc (Hons) YUEN JUIN KEAT Lim Shi Yee for working and meeting up
Information Systems BSc (Hons) Information BSc (Hons) with clients.
SAS client: CIMB Bank Systems Information Systems
SAS client: ICB Global SAS client: EON Bank Chan Chee Meng
Management BSc (Hons)
which supports the ICB Information Systems
Banking Group. SAS client: EON Bank
Worldwide Connections:
University Partner
Success is a culmination of teamwork and strong partnership.
We have long been in alliance with some of the most accomplished
institution of higher learning to ensure that our students get the
best in education.
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Established by Royal Charter in 1964, Lancaster University enjoys a world-class reputation
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as a centre for excellence in teaching, scholarship and research. The institution is
currently ranked as a top 10 UK university in the Times Good University Guide 2011, 8th
in the Independent’s Complete University Guide 2011, 6th in the Guardian University
Guide 2011 and 124th in THE World University Rankings 2010 – 2011. Information Systems
technologies and has a successful history of working with Microsoft, BT Labs, Orange,
Cisco, Nokia and Ford. Additionally, the Lancaster University Management School
(LUMS) is a triple-accredited, world-ranked management school, consistently among
the UK’s top five.
Information Systems
The degree programmes developed and conducted at Sunway University College
are validated by Lancaster University, UK. Our students who successfully complete
these undergraduate programmes will be awarded two certificates, making them
graduates of both Sunway University College and Lancaster University.
SPM/O-Level/Equivalent
Pathway
to a Degree
Foundation in Arts
The Foundation in Arts is an exclusive pre-university programme at Sunway University College. It is an ideal
programme to prepare post-secondary school students to go directly into Sunway’s own undergraduate
programmes which are validated by Lancaster University, UK.
This foundation programme emphasises the development of well-rounded students in both numerical and
communication skills through structured subjects in Mathematics and English throughout every semester.
In order to have a good basic grasp of the academic rigour of undergraduate life, a range of electives is available from
business subjects to computing, from finance to psychology. Enrichment electives such as Culture and Ideas, Culture
and Performance, and Critical Thinking Skills, are avenues for students to explore ideas beyond their academic courses
and develop into independent thinkers.
Academic Calendar
Academic Advisor
Intakes
Each student is assigned an Advisor who will provide academic guidance
and monitor the student’s progress. A progress report will be sent every January, March, July
semester to the parents/guardian to ensure that they are up-to-date with
the student’s development in the programme. Duration
1 Year
Entry requirements
Minimum five (5) credits in SPM, O-Level or equivalent. EXAMINATIONS
Conditional offers will be made to students with forecast results. End of November, February, June
As per Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) requirements, all Malaysian students must pass a module each in Malaysian Studies, Moral Studies (non-Muslims)/Islamic
Studies (Muslims) and Bahasa Kebangsaan (exempted if a credit in Bahasa Melayu has been obtained at SPM level).
KP/JPS (KA 6381/A6381) 03/11
What is this programme about?
• The study of computing, data storage and communications.
Career Prospects
• Learning to design applications and apply information system analysis. • Programmer
• Researching on cutting edge computer technology in networking and • Web developer
information systems. • Software developer
• Strong foundation in programming and designing of Computer Systems that • Network Support
meet the needs of industry. • IT Support
• Students acquire technical skills such as Java, MySQL, MS Office, HTML & • Helpdesk Support
JavaScript and XML, PHP and PC Technical Support.
Entry Requirements
Academic Calendar
Academic Requirements Intakes
Pass SPM/O-Level/UEC with minimum three (3) credits January, March, August
(inclusive of English and Mathematics)
Duration
2 years 4 months
English Language Requirements
TOEFL 510 paper-based, 65 Internet-based
IELTS 5.0
SPM English C6 or C
UEC English B6
O-Level English (1119) Credit
Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level-4
Programme Structure
Year 1 Year 2
As per Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) requirements, all Malaysian students must pass a module each in Malaysian Studies, Moral Studies
(non-Muslims)/Islamic Studies (Muslims) and Bahasa Kebangsaan (exempted if a credit in Bahasa Melayu has been obtained at SPM level).
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
STPM Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (Minimum 2 principals)
Academic Calendar
A-Level CD/DDE (Minimum 10 points) Intakes
Australian Matriculation ATAR 60 March, August
Canadian Matriculation 60%
MUFY 220 Duration
Sunway Foundation in Arts 60% 3 years
UEC Maximum 24 points on 5 subjects
(excluding Chinese & non-academic subjects)
Mathematic Requirements
SPM/O-Level Credit in Mathematics
Pre-University Pass
Other Qualifications
Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Programme Structure
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
CSC1101 Computer Fundamentals BIS2101 Information Systems Concepts BIS3107 Information Systems
CSC1202 Computer Organisation BIS2102 Information Systems Analysis & Management
PRG1101 Programming Concepts Design BIS3208 Seminar Series
and Problem Solving CSC2104 Operating Systems Fundamentals BIS3209 Information Assurance
PRG1102 Programming Principles SEG2102 Database Management Systems & Security
SEG1201 Database Fundamentals BIS2203 Information Systems Construction SEG3104 Capstone Project
PRG1203 Object-Oriented & Implementation SEG3203 Industrial Attachment
Programming BIS2204 Electronic Commerce BIS3106 Project Management
Fundamentals BIS2205 Social & Professional Issues Elective Subject (Select 3)
MTH1101 Calculus MPW2153/ Moral Education/ BIS3213 Change Management
WEB1201 Web Fundamentals MPW214 Islamic Studies BIS3214 Enterprise Risk
MPW2113 Bahasa Kebangsaan A MPW2133 Malaysian Studies Management
UCS1000 Study Skills MTH2103 Probability and Statistics BIS3215 Knowledge Management
UCS1004 English for Computer UCS2001 Communication Skills BIS3216 Data Mining and
Technology Studies Knowledge Discovery
Elective Subject (Select 1)
BIS2210 Information Perspectives on BIS3217 Electronic Commerce
Organisational Theory Development
BIS2212 Decision Theory BIS3218 Business Intelligence
BIS2211 Organisation Behaviour Systems
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
STPM Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 Academic Calendar
(Minimum 2 principals)
A-Level CD/DDE (Minimum 10 points) Intakes
Australian Matriculation ATAR 60 March, August
Canadian Matriculation 60%
MUFY 220 Duration
Sunway Foundation in Arts 60% 3 years
UEC Maximum 24 points on 5 subjects
(excluding Chinese & non-academic subjects)
Mathematic Requirements
SPM/O-Level Credit in Mathematics
Pre-University Credit
Programme Structure
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
CSC1101 Computer BIS2205 Social & Professional Issues BIS3106 Project Management
Fundamentals CSC2104 Operating Systems Fundamentals BIS3208 Seminar Series
CSC1202 Computer CSC2103 Data Structures and Algorithms SEG3104 Capstone Project
Organisation MTH2102 Discrete Mathematics SEG3203 Industrial Attachment
PRG1101 Programming NET2201 Computer Networks
PRG2104 Object-Oriented Programming Elective Subject (Select4)
Concepts and
WEB2202 Web Programming MMD3106 Mobile Multimedia
Problem Solving
MTH2103 Probability and Statistics MMD3207 Content Management
PRG1203 Object-Oriented
MPW2153/ Moral Education/ MMD3208 3D Modelling
Programming
MPW214 Islamic Studies MMD3109 User-Interface Design
Fundamentals
MPW2133 Malaysian Studies NET3105 Multimedia Networking
MTH1101 Calculus
UCS2001 Communication Skills NET3106 Network Security
SEG1201 Database
NET3207 Network Management
Fundamentals Elective Subject (Select1)
NET3208 Mobile Computing
WEB1201 Web Fundamentals CSC2205 C# Programming
NET3209 Fault-Tolerant Computing
MPW2113 Bahasa Kebangsaan A MMD2101 Multimedia Systems
MMD2102 Animation Free Electives (Select1)
UCS1000 Study Skills MMD2103 Game Design CSC3206 Artificial Intelligence
UCS1004 English for Computer MMD2204 Introduction to Media Computation CSC3207 Automata & Complexity
Technology Studies MMD2205 Game Programming Theory
NET2102 Data Communications CSC3208 Robotics Application
NET2103 Network & System Administration Development
NET2204 Telecommunications SEG3204 Software Engineering
KPT/JPS/(KA9466) 03/14
Career Placement & Alumni
PRePARE, the core of Sunway Career Services, is designed to equip students with the right
tools and essential skills, aiming to create ‘employable’ graduates so as to prepare them for
the working world.
Through our programmes and activities, we also hope to foster good partnerships with
employers in supporting their recruitment needs.
Students
Employers
Alumni
The Entrance Scholarship is offered to all new students; SPM leavers entering into Pre-University
Tan Sri Dato’ programmes and Pre-University graduates entering into undergraduate programmes, in
Seri Dr. Jeffrey recognition of their excellent academic achievements prior to admission into a new programme in
Cheah Entrance Sunway University College.
Scholarship
& Continuing The Continuing Scholarship is only offered to students continuing their studies (at diploma or
Scholarship undergraduate level) with Sunway University College upon graduating from their Pre-University/
Foundation/Diploma Programmes here with us or from Sunway Group of Colleges.
The Scholarship is offered in the name of Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, Foundation
Chancellor of Sunway University College, and Sir Chris Bonington, Chancellor of Lancaster
University. It commemorates the affiliation between Sunway University College and Lancaster
University in Joint Degree Programmes in Business, Computer Technology, Hospitality and The Chancellors
Psychology. Scholarship of
Applicants are required to achieve outstanding academic results for entry into the BSc Sunway University
(Hons) Information Technology and BSc (Hons) Information Systems, and possess leadership College
qualities, self-motivation and positive attitude. and Lancaster
University
Scholarship rewards students with:
• Full Reduction in Tuition Fees
• Two Weeks Study Visit to Lancaster University during their final/third year of studies
Financial Aid
Students can also seek other financial aid from PTPTN or EPF as below.
Kindly refer to our Scholarship Brochure for more details or seek further information from our Admission and
Counselling Unit located on the Ground Floor of Sunway University College.
Campus Facilities
On-Campus Accommodation
On-campus living makes it easy to get up and
about to and from classes every day. It is a home
away from home where students get to meet new
friends, learn new cultures and experience living
independently. Everything is within walking distance
from our campus - hospital, shopping mall, theme
park, restaurants and banks. Choose between the
communal living of the Sun-U Apartment or the
condominium lifestyle of Sun-U Residence. A caring
hostel master is on hand to oversee the welfare of
every occupant.
Action-packed
orientation
for the proper
introduction
to the School
of Computer
Technology.
Community projects in
Kampung Jelintuh, Perak to
help out the less fortunate
through donation and free
computer lessons.
Subject Outline
Diploma Subject CXD1204 English for business Communication
In addition to reading and writing skills, this subject focuses
on some essential listening and speaking skills in realistic
business contexts. To enable students to participate
BIS201D Organisational Behaviour effectively in an academic environment, they are exposed to
This subject is aimed at providing the students with a the relevant study skills.
thorough understanding of Organisational behaviour.
From the smallest enterprise to the largest corporation, MTH101D Basic Mathematics for Computing
organisations are created and designed by people to The subject aids in the understanding of Mathematical
fulfil human objectives. The discipline of organisational Functions, Statistics and Financial Mathematics and how they
behaviour (OB) seeks to understand how we can best can be used to solve applications involving Mathematics
do this. It is concerned with the complicated patterns of
individual and group work. Thus the aim of the study of MTH202D Advanced Mathematics for Computing
organisational behaviour is to understand why people work The subject aids in the understanding of Further Trigonometric
in certain ways and then use this knowledge to improve Identities, Polynomial Functions, the use of Differentiation
the use of resources. and Integration in solving applicable problems, Differential
Equations and Probability and Probability Distributions
BIS202D Community Service
This subject aims to create awareness of civic responsibility NET103D Basic Electronics
in students and of the role they can play and the This subject is aimed at providing the students with a
contributions they can make in supporting their community. thorough understanding of the major issues associated with
The community service activities may take place in public the development of Electronics solutions and applications
institutions such as hospitals, non-profit organisations, in relation to both the business and commercial application
welfare homes and environmental organisations. and the technical requirements.
MTH1101 Calculus
The subject introduces students to the fundamentals of
mathematics. A topic covered includes Precalculus, Limits
and continuity, derivatives, applications of differentiation
and integration and techniques of integration.
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
• Masters in Management
• Masters in Money, Banking & Finance
• MSc in Computer Science (by research)