Programme Structure: Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Computer Engineering

Year 1

  • Basic Algebra 
  • Circuit Theory and Basic Electronics 
  • Co-curriculum​
  • Cybersecurity​
  • Data Structure and Algorithmic Problem Solving
  • Data Communication and Networking​ 
  • Database Development and Application​
  • Digital Fundamentals​
  • Electronic Devices and Applications​
  • English for Information Technology 
  • Introduction to Calculus and Applications 
  • MPU 1 *
  • National Language/Other Languages 
  • Programming Concepts and Practices 
  • User Experience Design​

Year 2

  • Computer Organisation and Architecture 
  • Digital Systems Design 
  • Elective Group I 
  • Electronic Design and Testing​
  • Embedded Systems Design 
  • Introduction to Digital Signal Processing​
  • Introduction to Inventive Problem Solving and Proposal Writing 
  • Operating System ​
  • Probability and Statistics for Computing 
  • Processor and Interfacing​
  • Sun Zi’s Art of War and Business Strategies​

Year 3

  • Digital Entrepreneurship​
  • Elective Group I 
  • Front-End Web Development​
  • Industrial Training 
  • Information Technology Professional Ethics 
  • Information Technology Project Management​
  • Liberal Arts Elective 
  • Malaysia Economy​
  • Mini Project
  • Project I 
  • Project II 

Elective Group I - Choose 3 course(s)

  • Advanced Computer Architecture​
  • Algorithms Analysis 
  • Computational Intelligence​
  • Computer Vision and Image Processing 
  • Embedded Architecture And Computing​
  • Fundamentals of Wireless Communications 
  • Internetworking Principles and Practices 

  • Liberal Arts Elective 1 - Choose 1 course

    • Basic Professional Writing 
    • Critical Reading and Thinking 
    • Interpersonal Communication 

    National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course

    • Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
    • Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
    • Introduction to French
    • Introduction to German Language
    • Introduction to Japanese
    • Introduction to Korean
    • Introduction to Tamil Language
    • Introduction to Thai Language

    • MPU 1* - Choose 1 course

      • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa - For Local Students 
      • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students 
    • MPU 1** - Choose 1 course

        • Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students 
        • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban  - For Local Students 

    Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course

    • Art, Craft, and Design
    • Arts and Cultural Performance
    • Business Plan Writing & Preparation
    • Community Project
    • Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
    • Language, Culture and Social Study Aboard
    • Leadership and Teambuilding
    • Managing Personal Finance
    • Management of Martial Arts Activity
    • Management of Sports Activity
    • Music Performance
    • Oral Communication
    • Social Entrepreneurship Project
    • Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
    • Team Work and Collaborative Project
    • Work Ethics and EQ

    Please note that this is an indicative list of courses for general reference only. The programme structure and course sequence plan may be subject to change without notice. It is therefore important to check with UTAR staff on the current programme structure at the time of enrollment. For existing UTAR students, kindly refer to UTAR portal.