Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) (ODL)
(N-DL/0611/6/0134) (11/30) (MQA/PA 18437)
Programme Overview
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) at Lincoln University College (Malaysia) equips students with skills to design, support and manage IT systems — from websites and applications to networks and databases — and allows specialisation in areas like software engineering, network security, mobile/web development or data analytics. Graduates are prepared for careers as systems analysts, network or database engineers, data analysts or IT specialists, with emphasis on technical competence, problem solving, teamwork, ethical practice and lifelong learning.
Through ODL, learning is delivered online with access to resources, e-library and distance-learning support, offering flexibility while awarding the same honours degree.
Subject Highlights
| Sl. No. | MQA Subject Code | Subject Name | Credits |
| 1 | ENG I | Business English | 3 |
| 2 | BIT 6013 | Basic Computer Architecture | 3 |
| 3 | BIT 6023 | Principles of Information Technology | 3 |
| Elective (Choose any one module from the following) | |||
| 4 | MPU 3193 | Falsafah dan Isu Semasa/Philosophy and Current Issues | 3 |
| MPU 3143 | Malay Language Communication 2 | ||
| 5 | BIT 6033 | Computer Related Mathematics and Statistics | 3 |
| 6 | MPU 3183 | Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban/Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations | 3 |
| 7 | BIT 6044 | Introduction to C++ Programming | 4 |
| 8 | BIT 6053 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| 9 | MPU 3232 | Human Relations and Leadership Skills | 2 |
| 10 | BIT 6063 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| 11 | BIT 6073 | Values & Ethics in Profession | 3 |
| 12 | MPU 3342 | Kerajaan Malaysia dan Dasar Awam/Malaysian Government and Public Policy | 2 |
| 13 | BIT 6083 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
| 14 | BIT 6093 | Database Management System | 3 |
| 15 | BIT 6103 | Visual Programming | 3 |
| 16 | BIT 6113 | Data Communication and Networks | 3 |
| 17 | BIT 6124 | Web Technology | 4 |
| 18 | BIT 6133 | Human Computer Interaction | 3 |
| 19 | BIT 6143 | Information Systems Security | 3 |
| 20 | BIT 6153 | Data Structure & Algorithm | 3 |
| 21 | BIT 6163 | Cryptography & Network Security | 3 |
| 22 | BIT 6173 | Management Information System | 3 |
| 23 | BIT 6183 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| 24 | BIT 6193 | Digital Electronics and Logic Design | 3 |
| 25 | BIT 6203 | System Administration and Maintenance | 3 |
| 26 | BIT 6213 | Multimedia Systems | 3 |
| 27 | BIT 6223 | Industrial Management | 3 |
| 28 | BIT 6233 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| 29 | BIT 6243 | Project Management | 3 |
| 30 | BIT 6254 | Server-Side Programming | 4 |
| 31 | BIT 6264 | Artificial Intelligence | 4 |
| 32 | BIT 6273 | Cyber Security Law & Policy Analysis | 3 |
| 33 | BIT 6286 | Final Year Project | 6 |
| 34 | BIT 6294 | Android Programming | 4 |
| 35 | BIT 6304 | Linux Administration | 4 |
| 36 | BIT 6318 | Industrial Training | 8 |
Entry Requirements
i. A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolah Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum Grade of C (GP 2.00) in any TWO (2) subjects; OR
ii. A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum Grade of Jayyid in any TWO (2) subjects; OR
iii. A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.00; OR
iv. Diploma (Level 4, Malaysian Qualification Frameworks, MQF) in NonComputing with a minimum CGPA of 2.75. Candidates with a CGPA below 2.75 but more than 2. 50 can be admitted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment;
AND a credit in:
• Mathematics at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level or its equivalent; OR
• Candidates with a pass in Mathematics at SPM level need to take and pass the reinforcement Mathematics subject that is equivalent to the SPM level. The reinforcement Mathematics subject must be offered in first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer.
OR
v. Diploma in Computing fields (Level 4, MQF) or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates with a CGPA below 2.50 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment; OR
vi. Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM)/ Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to LUC Senate approval; OR
vii. Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to LUC Senate approval; OR
viii. Other relevant and equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government. (Candidates can be admitted if their admission qualification contains Mathematics subject (s) equivalent to Mathematics at the SPM level. If it is not equivalent, the reinforcement Mathematics subject equivalent to the SPM level must be offered in first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer).
English Competency Requirement for International Student:
International students must have proof of good proficiency in verbal and written English. For example, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 or its equivalent. If a student does not meet this requirement, LUCs must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) can pursue diverse careers across the IT industry. The degree also provides a solid foundation for postgraduate studies and research in advanced computing fields. Opportunities include becoming:
- Programmer
- Software Engineer
- Software Developer
- IT Engineer, System Engineer
- System Administrator
- Database Analyst
- System Analyst
- Network Engineer
Program Aim
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) program aims to produce graduates who are able to:
- Produce knowledgeable and technically competent in the field of Information Technology in line with industry requirements locally and globally.
- Deliver effective communication, perform well as a team player and demonstrate good leadership qualities in an organization.
- Solve problems related to the field of IT, creatively, innovatively, ethically, using numerical and technical skills, and through a sustainable approach to solving information technology-related problems.
- Demonstrate entrepreneurship skills and recognize the need for lifelong learning, as well as using a broad range of information, media and technology applications for successful career advancement.