Sunway Bachelor of Computer Networking Security graduates of this degree will be knowledgeable in computer hacking investigation and prevention, opening the way for a potentially profitable career in the field of computer and networking security. There are global opportunities in sectors where networking and information security professionals are in high demand, such as the banking or financial industry, major private organizations, or the government.
Information networks are essential to an organization’s ability to perform vital tasks. To ensure that these infrastructures are resilient and operational, highly trained networking specialists are required. Threats to networks are constantly expanding and evolving. Security rules must be able to ensure correct evaluation of internet traffic in order to appropriately filter malicious individuals.
A 12-week industrial attachment will also provide students with access to computer and networking security practices in business and industry. Graduates will revolutionize the world of information security by providing a solid foundation that will lead to internationally recognized occupations provided by EC-Council (a US-based IT Security Certification Body):
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH)
Graduates will also get a degree from Lancaster University after excellent completion of the program. They will receive two certificates, certifying that they are graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.
Intakes | January, April, September |
Duration | 3 Years (full-time) |
Program Structure
Sunway Bachelor of Computer Networking Security is a three years program and its curriculum are as following.
First year
- Programming Principles
- Computer Mathematics
- English for Computer Technology Studies
- Computer Organization
- Operating System Fundamentals
- Database Fundamentals
- Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals
- Web Fundamentals
- Networking Principles
Second year
- Network and System Administration
- Network Security
- Computer Networks
- Communication Skills
- Probability and Statistics
- Free Electives I, II & III
- Discipline Elective I
Free Electives I, II & III (Choose any 3 in Year 2)
- Startup Foundry
- Digital Economy
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Principles of Entrepreneurship
Discipline Elective I (Choose any 1 in Year 2)
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Distributed Systems
Third year
- Capstone Project 1 and 2
- Advanced Computer Networks
- Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures Fundamentals
- Network Management
- Data Communications
- Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator
- Discipline Elective II
- Internship
Discipline Elective II (Choose any 1 in Year 3)
- Microwave Communication
- Multimedia Networking
- Advanced Network Security
- Advanced Topics in Computer Security
MOHE Compulsory General Subjects
Local Student
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Malaya)
International Student
- Malay Language for Communication 2
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization
Entry Requirements
STPM | Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (minimum 2 Principals) |
A-Level | Minimum 12 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects) |
Australian Matriculation | ATAR 60 |
Canadian Matriculation | 60% |
MUFY | 60% |
Sunway Foundation in Science Technology |
CGPA 2.3 |
Sunway Foundation in Arts |
CGPA 2.3 |
Unified Examination Certificate | Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including Advanced Mathematics) |
Sunway Diploma | CGPA 2.50 or equivalent |
International Baccalaureate | Completed with minimum 25 points (excluding bonus points) |
General Requirements
- Any other equivalent qualifications. An applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis
- CGPA 2.5 equivalent and any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis.
- Graduates from Foundation/Matriculation programs without a credit in Additional Mathematics subject at SPM level to enrol and Pass a Mathematics Enhancement subject offered by the program and credit in Mathematics and one subject from either Science, Technology or Engineering discipline at SPM level
International Students
- International students from specific countries who wish to study at Sunway University (for example, programs in collaboration with Lancaster University) must first complete and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Program (IPP). This is a prerequisite for enrolling in a Sunway degree program that also leads to a degree from Sunway’s partner university. To progress to the degree program, students must pass all subjects with a grade of C or higher.
English Requirements
- IELTS or equivalent 6.0
- MUET Band 4
- SPM English B3 or B+
- UEC English B4
- O-Level English (1119) Credit
- Sunway Intensive English Program (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
- ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programs , where the medium of instruction is English
- Cambridge English (Advanced) Minimum 67
Career Options
- IT security consultant
- Digital forensic investigator
- Network engineer
- Network infrastructure specialist
- Security engineer
- Security analyst
- Penetration tester
- Ethical hacker