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US6481002 - BACHELOR IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    Software Engineering programme emphasizes on managing processes for building high quality software systems which includes requirements, design, testing, software metrics, configuration management and continuos maintenance. (NAA)

    School of Computer Sciences,
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    11800 Penang, Malaysia. 
    http://www.cs.usm.my/ 


    Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semesters (Minimum)
                      7 Years / 14 Semesters (Maximum)
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • STPMKPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM)Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others
      STPM:

      i. Pass the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Examination with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade B (NGMP 3.00) in the following subjects:
      • Biology / Physics / Chemistry
      • Mathematics T / Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

      AND

      iii. Obtain at least Grade C in Additional Mathematics at the SPM level.
      KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM):

      i. Pass Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least a Grade B (3.00) in the following subjects:

      • Mathematics
      • Physics / Engineering Physics / Chemistry / Engineering Chemistry / Biology / Computer Science / Programming / Computing / Database / Digital Technology

      AND

      iii. Obtain at least a Grade C in Additional Mathematics at the SPM level.
      Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others:

      Possess a Diploma in computing with a minimum CGPA of 2.75

      OR

      Malaysian Skills Diploma (DKM) / Malaysian Vocational Diploma (DVM) / Advanced Malaysian Skills Diploma (DLKM) in computing with a minimum CGPA of 2.75

      OR

      Pass A-Level with a minimum score of 10 and obtain at least Grade B in any three (3) of the following subjects:
      • Physics
      • Computing
      • Chemistry / Biology
      • Mathematics / Further Mathematics

      OR

      Pass the International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum score of 28 and obtain at least a score of 5 at the High Level (HL) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • English
      • Physics
      • Chemistry / Biology

      AND

      Obtain at least a score of 5 at the Standard Level (SL) in one (1) of the following subjects:
      • Mathematics

      OR

      Pass AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate of 68 and obtain at least Grade B in any three (3) of the following subjects:
      • English
      • Mathematics
      • Physics
      • Chemistry / Biology

      OR

      Possess other qualifications recognised as equivalent and approved by the University Senate.

      AND

      Obtain at least Grade C in Additional Mathematics /its equivalent at the SPM level.

  • FEES

    • Type of FeesAmount (RM)
      Type of Fees: Tuition Fees
      Amount (RM):

      660.00
      Type of Fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (RM):

      550.00
      Type of Fees: Per semester
      Amount (RM):

      1,210.00
      Type of Fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (RM):

      720.00
      Type of Fees: ** Kadar yuran adalah tertakluk kepada pindaan oleh pihak Universiti.

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Basics of Computer Science such as algorithms and
      problem solving, programming techniques using a high-level language, data structures,
      computer organisation and a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, logic, artificial
      intelligence and data analytics. 

    • Operating systems, computer networks and security, analysis of algorithms, database organisation, and foundations of software engineering. Practical and project-based courses namely integrated software development, and group innovation project and study for sustainability are also offered.

    • Year III offer an integrated and a wide range of specialise courses according to the field chosen. Students will be able to enrich their specialization with electives and additional knowledge via free modules or minor courses from discipline outside computer science. During the second semester and the long vacation of the third-year students will be assigned to various organisations for a full-time industrial training for a period of six months.

    • students will be finishing specialization, elective courses and to undertake a course on professional and technopreneurs development. Students are also required to complete their Final Year project according to the field chosen under the supervision of at least one academic staff

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Software/IT/IS Project Manager
    • Software Architect
    • Software Test Engineer
    • Software Quality Officer
    • Information Systems/Information Technology Officer/Specialist
    • Information Research Manager
    • Information Systems Manager and Web Developer

     

    Related Industries

    • Automotive
    • Power Industry
    • Business Industry
    • Telecomunications
    • Government Agencies
    • Medical Industry

Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328

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Last Update: Thursday 23 April 2026.

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