Programme Structure: Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

Year 1

  • Analysis and Design of Information Systems 
  • Basic Algebra 
  • Cybersecurity​
  • Data Communications and Networking 
  • Data Structure and Algorithmic Problem Solving 
  • Database Development and Applications 
  • Discrete Mathematics 
  • English for Information Technology 
  • Introduction to Calculus and Applications 
  • Introduction to Computer Organisation and Architecture
  • MPU1* 
  • MPU1** 
  • Probability and Statistics for Computing 
  • Programming Concepts and Practices 
  • Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies 

Year 2

  • Algorithms Analysis 
  • Artificial Intelligence Techniques 
  • Co-Curriculum 
  • Database Systems 
  • Front-End Web Development​
  • Industrial Training 
  • Internetworking Principles and Practices 
  • Liberal Arts Elective 
  • Object-Oriented Programming Practices 
  • Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design 
  • Operating Systems 
  • Software Engineering Principles 

Year 3

  • Elective Group I 
  • Information Technology Professional Ethics 
  • Introduction to Inventive Problem Solving and Proposal Writing 
  • Malaysian Economy 
  • Mini Project 
  • National Language/Other Language 
  • Option 1 
  • Option 2 
  • Project I 
  • Project II

Elective Group I

  • Advanced Calculus and Applications 
  • Computer System and Network Security 
  • Digital Entrepreneurship​
  • Distributed Computer Systems 
  • Fundamentals Of Digital Media Technology​
  • Image Processing And Pattern Recognition​
  • Introduction to Operations Research 
  • Numerical Methods 
  • Parallel Programming 
  • Server-Side Web Applications Development 
  • User Experience Design​ 

  • Option 1 - Choose 1 course

    • Data Science 
    • Mobile Applications Development 
    • Requirements Engineering 


    • Option 2 - Choose 1 course

      • Deep Learning for Data Science 
      • Graphics Programming for Mobile Platform 
      • Software Testing

  • 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.