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infotech.monash.edu.my

Information Technology

(Formerly known as Monash University Sunway Campus Malaysia)
http://www.infotech.monash.edu.my/http://www.infotech.monash.edu.my/


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School ofInformationTechnology

Information technology is revolutionising the way we communicate, the waywe conduct business, and the way we relax. Our courses are of the higheststandards and our graduates are seen as premium IT professionals.

At a glance

Opportunity to participate in events

like gaming, hacking, and robotics

challenges, where you are able to learn

by applying knowledge in exciting and

innovative ways

Exciting research programs for

undergraduate and postgraduate study

including PhD studies in intelligent

systems, multimedia processing, GRID

computing, e-Research, e-Education

and e-Governance

Ranking and recognition

Monash University Malaysia has been given

Self Accreditation Status by the Ministry

of Education (MoE) through the Malaysian

Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Programs offered at the School of

Information Technology are accredited by

Monash University and recognised by the

following organisations:

The Schools Industry Advisory Panel

are regularly consulted in designing

and reviewing course programs.

Upon graduation, you will have

career opportunities in application

development, artificial intelligence,

bioinformatics, cryptology, enterprise

systems, multimedia, software

engineering, systems analysis and

technology consultancy.

Tertiary Education Quality and Standards

Agency (TEQSA), Australia

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

Public Services Department of Malaysia

(JPA)

The Australian Computer Society

Monash University is ranked 45th in

the world for Computer Science and

Information Systems, according to QS

World Subject Ranking 2013.

Monash is rankedin thetop 100of world universities**Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2012 2013)


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Undergraduatecourse

Bachelor of

Computer Science

Duration: 3 years

Intakes: February, July and

OctoberThe course is designed for

students who wish to study

computing in depth. It focuses

on software development,

computer architecture, and

the underlying theory of

computation. These areas are

combined with the study of

computational approaches in

science and engineering and

with information processing

applications in commerce

and industry.

Course structure

The course consists of 14

compulsory (core) units

in computer science and

mathematics, two restricted

electives chosen from an

approved list of computer

science topics and eight free

elective units. Free electives

should normally be taken as a

sequence in a specific field of

study. A capstone project taken

during the third year concludes

the studies.

Areas of study

Level one (core units)

Computer systems

and networks

Data management

Computer programming

(Phython)

Computer science

Mathematics for

computer science

Level two (core units)

Systems development

Project management

IT professional practice

Algorithms and data

structures

Theory of computation

Level three (core units)

Advanced programming

Computer science project

Electives in the course allow

students to follow their strengths

and focus on knowledge and

skills that are in high demand:

image processing, artificial

intelligence, data mining,

software engineering and

security, for example.

Career opportunities

Graduates can work in fields

such as:

Artificial intelligence

Bioinformatics

Computer games

Cryptography

Multimedia

Networking

Robotics

Software engineering

Professional attachments

In their final year of study

students are given the

opportunity to undertake a 26-

week industrial group project.

In teams, students design,

develop and deliver a solution

for a client company, they will

manage the project through

all its development stages,

communicate effectively withall project stakeholders and

develop project documentation

to a professional standard.

Students also undertake

vacation employment during

holiday period, especially in

the three-month long vacation

period between semester two

and the beginning of semester

one the following year. The

School of IT receives a number

of approaches throughout the

year from employers interested

in recruiting our students for

internships. These opportunities

are publicised to all students

of the School and students are

required to apply directly to the

relevant employer. The School of

IT provides assistance in resume

and cover letter writing and

interview techniques. Vacation

employment/internships which

are not part of the IBL program

are not credited towards your

degree but they can improve

your chances of securing

employment upon graduation.

General Studies/Mata

Pelajaran Pengajian Umum

(Compulsory subjects)

The Malaysian Ministry of

Education has officially

announced the offering of

General Studies (GS)/Mata

Pelajaran Pengajian Umum

(MPU) to replace the Malaysian

National Subjects (Compulsory

subjects) for all private highereducation institutions effective

1 September 2013. All new

students must undertake GS,

and for Malaysian citizens, they

must pass GS as a prerequisite

for the award of a certificate,

diploma, advanced diploma or

1st degree. (Circular No 2, Year

2013, Ref: JPT/GS1000-606

Jld.1 (25) and JPT/GS1000-606

Jld. 1 (30))

The objective of General

Studies (GS) is to provide aholistic education across the

disciplines for all tertiary students

(Malaysian and International)

and opportunities for students

to engage in diverse life-long

learning skills and acquiring of

knowledge. The GS comprises

four broad categories, namely:

U1: The appreciation of

philosophy, values and

history;

U2: Mastery of soft skills;

U3: Broadening of knowledge

in Malaysia; and

U4: Practical management

of community projects.


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Jason Khong

Founder, Apptivity Lab

Bachelor of Computer Science, 2008

The guidance I received from lecturers

has inspired me to push myself further

in my business ventures. Through the

Monash alumni network, we were able to

share our working experiences and I had

the opportunity to collaborate with other

graduates from Monash.


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Postgraduatecourses

Master of Business

Information Systems

Duration:2 years (Full-time)

4 years (Part-time)

Master of Business

Information Systems(Professional)

Duration:1.5 years (Full-time)

3 years (Part-time)

The MBIS prepares students

with a previous qualification

in any discipline for careers

in information systems design,

planning and management,

as well as knowledge and

information management.

The MBIS (Professional)

offers an accelerated time to

completion (three semestersfull time as opposed to the

four required for the standard

MBIS degree) for students

with a previous qualification

in information systems.

Both courses offer the opportunity

for either industry experience or

research project as part of the

degree.

The course offers students the

opportunity to develop expertise

in the following areas:

Business intelligence

Enterprise systems

Information systems design

IT strategy and management

Knowledge management

Project management

Course structure

The MBIS requires the successful

completion of four foundation

units (24 points) followed by four

core units (24 points). This is

followed by four elective units

(24 points) and either:

Industry experience project (24

points) or

Research project (24 points)

The MBIS (Professional) waives

the requirement to complete the

four foundation units.

Units

Foundation Units (not required for

MBIS (Professional))

FIT5123 Introduction to

business information systems

FIT5130 Systems analysis and

design


programming


databases

Core Units (MBIS & MBIS

(Professional))

FIT5101 Enterprise systems

FIT5195 Business intelligence

and data warehousing

FIT5133 Enterprise

architecture and management

FIT5057 Project management

Elective units

Four elective units (24 points)

chosen from Level 5 units offered

by the Faculty of Information

Technology or postgraduate

units from any other faculty of the

University as approved by the

Course Director.

Industry experience project

Industry experience involves

project work for real clients,

professional practice training anda small research project.

Research project

The research project involves

research training and work on a

minor thesis under the supervision

of an academic staff member.

High achieving students who

complete the research project

may progress to further research

study.


Both courses offer students the

opportunity to develop expertise

in the following areas:

Business intelligence

Enterprise systems

Information systems design

IT strategy and management

Knowledge management

Project management

Master of Philosophy

Duration: 2 years (Full-time)

4 years (Part-time)

Intakes:Throughout the

year. Subject to availability

of supervision.

This degree is intended to

provide you with training in the

methodology of research, and

to allow you to gain an in-depth

insight into an important topic

of current interest in information

technology.

You can select a research

project in the principal areas of

research offered by the School

of Information Technology and

write a major thesis on your

chosen topic.

Course structure

The Master of Philosophy is a

100 per cent research program.

A research candidate is required

to undertake a program ofsupervised research within the

School resulting in the completion

of a major thesis.

Areas of research

Areas of research include, but are

not limited to:


Autonomous mobile robotics

Computational techniques

Computer graphics

Content-based multimedia

Data mining Embedded systems

Image analysis

Information retrieval

Stochastic modelling

Supply chain management

Systems and logistics


Graduates will have developed

an insight into the transferable

nature of research skills to

work environments and have

a commitment to continued

professional development withcareer opportunities in:


Bioinformatics

Cryptology

Multimedia

Robotics


Systems analysis

Technology consultancy

Career outcomes

Graduates will have developed

an insight into the transferablenature of research skills to work

in any environment, and have

a commitment to continued

professional development

which will enhance their career

opportunities in any area.

Doctor of Philosophy

(PhD)

Duration: 4 years (Full-time)

8 years (Part-time)

Intakes:Throughout the

year. Subject to availability

of supervision.

The PhD program offered in the

School of Information Technology

enables you to complete

extensive, independent research

under the supervision of an expert

academic.

You have the opportunity

to write and submit a thesis

that represents a significant

contribution to the body of

knowledge or understanding

of your field of research.

Areas of research

Include but are not limited to:


Autonomous mobile robotics

Computational techniques

Computer graphics

Content-based multimedia

information retrieval

Data mining

Embedded systems

Image analysis

Supply chain management

Systems and logistics

Course structure

This is a 100 per cent researchprogram, with a thesis

requirement. The Doctor of

Philosophy (PhD) signifies

that the holder has completed

a course of postgraduate

training in research under

proper academic supervision

and has submitted a thesis

that the examiners have

declared to be significant

contribution to knowledge and

demonstrates the candidates

capacity to carry

out independent research.



Bioinformatics

Cryptology

Multimedia

Robotics


Systems analysis

Technology consultancy

Career outcomes

The Doctor of Philosophyprogram will suit students who

wish to pursue an academic

career in IT or join one of the

research institutes in pursuing

advancement in the field.

Higher Degree

by Research

If you are interested in a

research degree, do

contact the research

office for further details.

School Research Office,Siriyaten Binti Md Ali,

School Research Executive

Telephone: +60 3 5514 6080

Email: siriyaten.md.ali@

monash.edu
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English language requirements

All applicants must meet the Universitys

minimum English language requirements.

When an applicant has achieved more than

one of the English language requirements

over a period of time, only the most recent

demonstration of English proficiency

will be considered. You can meet these

requirements in one of the following ways:

You have achieved a satisfactory level ofperformance in an English subject at Year

12 or an equivalent level.

You have studied at an institution where

English is the language of instruction

and assessment for the entire institution

and have satisfactorily completed the

equivalent of one full-time year of either:

A university undergraduate award

program, or

A TAFE or VET diploma program, or

A program that has been assessed

as being taught at an equivalent level

to Monash University undergraduate

study

Documentary evidence in the form of a letter

or transcript is required from the institution at

which the study was undertaken.

You have completed British GCE O Level

and obtained a grade C or better in

English.

You have completed British GCE A Level

and obtained a grade C or better in

General Paper (A/S Level).

You have completed the University of

Cambridge GCE O Level 1119 English

language with a grade C or better (a

validity period of three years from the

date of exam taken applies), and have

subsequently completed A Level.

You have undertaken an English language

proficiency test within 24 months prior to

your study commencement date and have

achieved the following results:

All of your secondary schooling was

in English and you have successfully

completed at least two university-level

subjects in an institution where English

is the language of instruction and

assessment. The university subjects

must be English-rich and judged

by an appropriate test and proficiency

in the English language by the

managing Monash faculty of the

course applied for.

IELTS (International English Language

Testing System academic) minimum

test score of 6.5 overall with at least6.0 in each individual band.

TOEFL (American Test of English as

a Foreign Language) minimum test

score of 550 with a Test of Written

English (TWE)score of at least 4.5 or a

minimum overall test score of 79 in the

internet-based TOEFL with a minimum

scores as follows: 21 in writing, 18

in speaking, 13 in reading and 12 in

listening.

You have successfully completed

the Monash English Bridging (MEB),

or equivalent programs, at theappropriate level.

Some courses have higher English

language requirements. For more

information refer to the School-specific

undergraduate entry requirements

pages.

For more information on English language

requirements, visit: www.adm.monash.edu/

admissions/undergrad/entry-requirements/

english-requirements.htmlorwww.monash.

edu.my(For undergraduate students)

www.adm.monash.edu/admissions/

postgrad/pg-english-requirements.html

(For postgraduate students)

Monash English Bridging

The Malaysia campus also offers

the Monash English Bridging (MEB)

to those who need assistance in

English. The Course focuses on

academic skills preparation for

the reading, writing, speaking and

listening, note-taking and research

that students will be undertaking

within their Monash courses.

For more information, visit:

www.monash.edu.my/ELBP

Industrial Linkage Program

The School of Information Technology aims to offer to our Malaysia

campus students a well-rounded education experience in Information

Technology. This program provides an opportunity for our highly

motivated students to broaden their perspectives on the IT industry,

enhance their marketability, and build the necessary mind-set to

transition from student to professional.

The program provides our students with opportunities to enrich their

academic learning, and:

1. Learn about emerging industry trends in Information Technology

2. Gain a better understanding of what industry expects from IT

graduates

3. Discover the variety and scope of careers in IT

4. Build industry contacts via networking opportunities

5. Enhance your marketability

We have assembled a set of core and optional activities to help

our students achieve these goals.

Core:

1. Industry Talks by invited industry guests

2. Career Talks and Panel Discussions with invited industry guests

Optional:

1. Events and Seminars jointly organised by the School of IT

and industry partners or professional bodies

2. Industry Competitions organised by industry partners

3. Vacation Placements

4. Professional Certifications

Advanced laboratories

Our teaching labs are smartly furnished with the latest cutting

edge technology to support our range of world leading units, withdedicated labs for Multimedia, Intelligent Systems and Networking

which includes a fully operational hands-on data centre based around

CISCO technologies.
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We teach you effective problem solving

Our academics are a team of highly qualified researchers with

extensive teaching experience, all holding PhDs in cutting edge

research. We believe that Computer Science teaches you how to

think methodically and our academics are highly motivated to train

our students to be effective problem solvers, a valuable skill that

goes well beyond the boundaries of computer science and

programming languages. In todays world Computer Science has no

domain, rather it spans all domains, with applications stretching from

driving financial markets to the latest wonders of the bio-medical field.

So whatever your domain of interest our academics will hone your

creativity to become methodical effective problems solvers to take on

the technical challenges in your particular domain of interest, powering

our futures forward.

Final Year projects

Final year projects give you the opportunity to apply the skills you have

acquired to a domain that interests you. All of our computer science

projects are led by our team of research academics.

Our academics mentor the projects to give our students a tasterof life as a postgraduate student, developing skills necessary to

independent research and further developing problem solving abilities.

Some examples of our final year projects:

Project title: Manta Ray Detection and Conservation

Final year Bachelor of Computer Science students, Poh Guan and

Wei Juin are aiding efforts in manta ray detection and conservation.

In teaming up with an NGO in Mozambique called the Marine Mega

Fauna, they have created a software which supports the process

of identification of manta rays, and in doing so, protecting and

conserving the species.

An Interactive Robot Platform applying Adaptive Reactive Learning

This final year project developed a Human Robot Interaction model

with the ability to safely navigate around indoor areas, track people

and interact with them using speech. The robot was assigned a waiter

task to carry out requested actions in a natural manner. The project

leads into various research projects that explore general behaviour

based HRI models that aim to model people personalities to help

facilitate natural human-robot-interactions.

Haikal Pribadi

Monash University Deans

Achievement Award

2011 recipient

Bachelor of Computer Science, 2012

The study experience in Monash

University is incredible. The diversity

of people from different culture andbackground that you get to meet

allows you to learn, adapt and

build relationships with people from

different walks of life. The lecturers are

supportive in generating ideas and I

honestly felt that it has helped me grow

a lot in my intellectual development.


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