Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) [BIT ]

What is Information Technology?Information Technology (IT) is the component of a technology involving the development, maintenance, and use of computer systems, software, and networks for the processing and distribution of data

IT professionals strive to solve business/enterprise problems using computing resources

Components of ITWeb Development

Overview of BIT @OUMThe course is concerned with the design and implementation of information systems as well to understand the basic underlying principles of computing

The skills required of an information technology specialist include systems analysis, systems design, programming, database design and development, systems, hardware and operating system, and interpersonal communication skills, team skills and management.

This degree has been designed to meet this need, and will produce graduates who are competent and knowledgeable in the discipline, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and who are able to critically analyse business problems and develop creative and innovative enterprise solutions.

Facts and Figures about BIT @OUM

BIT was first offered in Sept 2001 and is one of the pioneer programs at OUMA total of 4000 learners had graduated thus farCurrently a total of 772 students enrolled locally in this programThere are 100 international students enrolled in BITMore than 200 part time tutors involved in conducting the program and dedicated 12 internal lecturers in overseeing the programBIT received full accreditation from MQA in 2004 and it is recognised by JPA

Programme StructureMQA Courses(12 credits)University Courses (15 credits)Basic Courses (12 credits)Core Courses (60 credits)Specialization/

None Specialization (21 credits)

(Total Credits: 21 credits)

MPU CoursesHubungan EtnikTamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS)Health and WellnessEntrepreneurship

University CoursesLearning Skills for Open Distance LearnersEnglish For Written CommunicationEnglish for Oral Communication English for Workplace Communication Professional Ethics

Basic Compulsory CoursesBasic Concepts Of Information TechnologyPrinciples Of ManagementThinking Skills And Problem SolvingIntroduction To Communication

Core CoursesDatabase Computer Programming IComputer Programming II Discrete Mathematics Data Structure Intermediate Database Computer Architecture Operating System Object-oriented Programming System Analysis And Design Object-oriented Approach In Software DevelopmentSoftware Engineering

Introduction To Networking Web Programming Human Computer Interaction IT Project Management Elementary StatisticsIntroduction To LinuxIntroduction to Multimedia TechnologyProject

Spezialization: Mobile ComputingSuit for those interested to develop application or apps for mobile devices

CoursesMobile DesignMobile Programming IMobile Programming IIMobile Computing for MultimediaWireless TechnologySecurity of Mobile CommunicationsNetworking Applications in E-Commerce

Spezialization: Open Source ComputingSuit for those interested to become advance user of open source application tools and operating system (LINUX)

Courses Intermediate Linux I Intermediate Linux II Advanced Linux I Advanced Linux IIImplementation and Management of Open Source SoftwareContent Management SystemOffice Productivity Suite

Prepare the learners for the:Novel Certified Linux Professional (NCLP)Novel Certified Linux Administrator (NCLA)

Non-specializationFor those not interested in the specialization but interested in the more general aspects of IT such as software and networking

CoursesManagement Of Information System Introduction To IS Audit, Security And Control E-commerce Network Security And DesignRequirements EngineeringSoftware ConstructionStrategic Information SystemNote: The courses in the program are subject to change without prior notice

Why BIT @OUMIt gives the balance between the theory and application and the skills and knowledge gained in BIT are transferable across industries

Learners can choose the specialization based on their interest

Specialization such as Open Source Computing comes with industry modules and certification

It prepare the learners for the Malaysian Information Technology Professional Examination (MITPE) (http://mitpe.meteor.com.my/) as well

Excellent pathways into industry or research after graduation.

Target Group

IT Technicians

IT Support Staffs

Fresh School Leavers

Diploma Holders (in any field) OR

ANYONE interested to pursue their career in Information Technology

Duration

4 years (14 semesters)

Three intakes per year (Jan, May, Sept)

Those with credit transfer could save 1-4 semesters

Career ProspectsThe programme has been designed to meet the countrys growing need of IT professionals

In this regard, the graduates of this programme could become software developer, Linux administrator, mobile apps developer, system/network administrator, researcher

Entry RequirementsNormal Entry Passed SPM/SPMV/MCE or equivalent with 1 credit in BM; AND Passed STPM/HSC or equivalent with at least 2 principals (CGPA 2.00); OR Passed a recognized Diploma; OR Passed a recognized Matriculation certificate.ORFlexible Entry Malaysian Citizen AND Be at least 21 years old on 1st of January (application year); AND Passed at least PMR or equivalent; AND Posess prior learning experience and / or knowledge relevant to the programme applied; AND Passed Flexible Entry Assessment;

Complete the OUM application form at

http://fastrac.oum.edu.my/2. Submit 2 sets of certified IC, all academic certificates and transcripts.3. Processing fee of RM30.00 (Undergraduate programmes) or RM50.00 (Postgraduate programmes) will be debited to student account.How to Apply?

Enquiries

Dr Nantha Kumar SubramaniamProgramme Coordinatornanthakumar@oum.edu.my

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