{"id":864,"date":"2023-03-08T05:38:54","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T05:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/undergraduate\/bachelor-software-engineering-3\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T07:29:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T07:29:25","slug":"bachelor-technology-computer-systems-networking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/undergraduate\/bachelor-technology-computer-systems-networking\/","title":{"rendered":"Computer Systems and Networking"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column864_317df7-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column864_317df7-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column864_317df7-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column864_317df7-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column864_317df7-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column864_317df7-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column864_317df7-99{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column864_317df7-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column864_317df7-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column864_317df7-99\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This degree prepares you for careers in computing by equipping you with essential skills in software development, network administration, and system management. You\u2019ll build a solid foundation in programming with C and Java, covering core concepts like object orientation, algorithms, and operating systems, while developing Linux expertise from basic to advanced levels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The course offers specialisations in computer science, cyber security, and software engineering, with a focus on the convergence of IT, IoT, embedded systems, telecommunications, and real-time systems. Networking modules align with industry standards, and Curtin Malaysia\u2019s status as a premier Cisco-certified provider gives you the opportunity to earn additional Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certifications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll gain hands-on experience in network design, management, and technical support, along with practical exposure to modern computing through electives in software engineering and cyber security. Close ties with industry partners ensure relevant course content and provide final-year placement opportunities to help launch your career.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"table-block\" data-segment=\"all\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td>Perth, Malaysia or Sri Lanka<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Study method<\/strong><\/td><td>Full-time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Study mode<\/strong><\/td><td>On-campus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Intake<\/strong><\/td><td>February or July<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td>3 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Computer Systems and Networking?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Computer Systems and Networking graduates are highly sought after both nationally and internationally.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The course offers a carefully designed curriculum for you to learn various CISCO components.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The course offers industry-based skills and experience.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curtin Malaysia is one of the premier Cisco-certified providers in East Malaysia, allowing students to obtain Cisco Certified Network Associate and other CISCO qualifications.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block accordions\" role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n\n    <div class=\"accordions__container\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"entry-requirements\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Entry requirements<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"entry-requirements\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 15pt;\">English requirements<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Qualification<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Score<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">International English Language Testing System (IELTS)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Overall 6.0 (no individual band below 6.0)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">68 (band minimum W-21, L-13, R-13, S-18)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">SPM 1119 English<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">C<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">GCE &#8216;A&#8217; Level<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">E<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">GCE &#8216;O&#8217; Level<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">C<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 15pt;\">Cut-off scores<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Qualification<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Score<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">GCE-A Level\/STPM (best of 3 subjects)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">UEC (best of 5 selected subjects)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">HKDSE<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">IB<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">24<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ontario Gr 12 (best of 6)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">60<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ATAR (including WACE\/SACE\/HCE\/VCE)<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">70<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">WAUFP (CPS)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">54<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">India (CBSE)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">60%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">India (HSC)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">65%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sri Lanka<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Course Prerequisites<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Mathematics.<\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"professional-recognition\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Professional recognition<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"professional-recognition\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>\u2022 Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)<br \/>\n\u2022 Engineers Australia (EA)<br \/>\n\u2022 Able to obtain *CISCO certification through external exam<\/p>\n<p>*<u>CISCO Career Certifications<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Cisco Systems sponsors a line of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Professional_certification_(Computer_technology)\">IT Professional certifications<\/a>\u00a0for Cisco products. There are five levels of certification: Entry (CCENT), Associate (<a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cisco_CCNA\">CCNA<\/a>\u00a0\/ CCDA), Professional (CCNP \/ CCDP), Expert (CCIE \/ CCDE), and recently Architect, as well as eight different paths, Routing &amp; Switching, Design, Network Security, Service Provider, Service Provider Operations, Storage Networking, Voice, Datacenter and Wireless.\u00a0Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching is a certification program for entry-level network engineers that helps maximize your investment in foundational networking knowledge and increase the value of your employer\u2019s network. CCNA Routing and Switching is for Network Specialists, Network Administrators, and Network Support Engineers with 1-3 years of experience. The CCNA Routing and Switching validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Cisco Learning Network. 2014. Cisco Systems Inc. Accessed September 11,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cisco.com\/web\/learning\/certifications\/associate\/ccna\/index.html\">http:\/\/www.cisco.com\/web\/learning\/certifications\/associate\/ccna\/index.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"credit-for-previous-study\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Credit for previous study<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"credit-for-previous-study\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Diploma applications will be treated on case to case basis.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"career-opportunities\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Career opportunities<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"career-opportunities\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>\u2022 Applications System Designer<br \/>\n\u2022 Database Design Specialist<br \/>\n\u2022 Network Designer<br \/>\n\u2022 Operations Systems Designer<br \/>\n\u2022 Software Designer<br \/>\n\u2022 Computer Network Administrator<br \/>\n\u2022 Systems Designer (Research)<br \/>\n\u2022 Systems Analyst<br \/>\n\u2022 Computer Systems Officer<br \/>\n\u2022 Computer Systems Analyst<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"course-structure\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Course structure<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"course-structure\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><strong>Normal Intake<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1<\/strong><br \/>\nHardware Fundamentals<br \/>\nProgramming Design and Implementation<br \/>\nLinear Algebra and Statistics for Engineers<br \/>\nEngineering Foundations: Principles, Design and Communication<\/p>\n<p><strong>YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2<\/strong><br \/>\nData Structures and Algorithms<br \/>\nComputer Systems<br \/>\nElectronics<br \/>\nDatabase Systems<\/p>\n<p><strong>YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1<\/strong><br \/>\nData Communications and Network Management<br \/>\nTransmission and Interface Design<br \/>\n<em><strong>Optional Unit*\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<em><strong>Elective S1*\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2<\/strong><br \/>\nUnix and C Programming<br \/>\nMicrocomputers<br \/>\nEngineering Management<br \/>\n<strong><em>Elective S2**\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1<\/strong><br \/>\nComputer Technology Project 1<br \/>\nOperating Systems<br \/>\nDistributed Networks<br \/>\n<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Internet of Things Design and Communications<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2<\/strong><br \/>\nComputer Technology Project 2<br \/>\nEmbedded Systems Engineering<br \/>\nNetwork Engineering<br \/>\n<em><strong>Optional Unit**<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>OPTIONAL\/ELECTIVE UNITS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Optional units*<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography<\/li>\n<li>Fundamental Concepts of Data Security<\/li>\n<li>Design and Analysis of Algorithms<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Software Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Human Computer Interface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Optional Units**<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cyber Crime and Security Enhanced Programming<\/li>\n<li>Cyber Security \u2013 Intrusion Detection System and Incident Handling<\/li>\n<li>Mobile Application Development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elective Units*<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fundamental Concepts of Data Security<\/li>\n<li>Object Oriented Software Engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elective Units**<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Requirements Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Cyber Security Concepts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Mid-year Intake<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1<\/strong><br \/>\nProgramming Design and Implementation<br \/>\nComputer Systems<br \/>\nElectronics<br \/>\nDatabase Systems<\/p>\n<p><strong>YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2<\/strong><br \/>\nHardware Fundamentals<br \/>\nData Structures and Algorithms<br \/>\nLinear Algebra and Statistics for Engineers<br \/>\nEngineering Foundations: Principles, Design and Communication<\/p>\n<p><strong>YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1<\/strong><br \/>\nUnix and C Programming<br \/>\nMicrocomputers<br \/>\nEngineering Management<br \/>\n<strong><em>Elective S2**<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nData Communications and Network Management<br \/>\nTransmission and Interface Design<br \/>\n<em><strong>Optional Unit*\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<em><strong>Elective S1*\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1<\/strong><br \/>\nComputer Technology Project 1<br \/>\nEmbedded Systems Engineering<br \/>\nNetwork Engineering<br \/>\n<em><strong>Optional Unit**<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2<\/strong><br \/>\nComputer Technology Project 2<br \/>\nOperating Systems<br \/>\nDistributed Networks<br \/>\nWireless Data Networks<\/p>\n<p><strong>OPTIONAL\/ELECTIVE UNITS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Optional units*<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography<\/li>\n<li>Fundamental Concepts of Data Security<\/li>\n<li>Design and Analysis of Algorithms<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Software Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Human Computer Interface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Optional Units**<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cyber Crime and Security Enhanced Programming<\/li>\n<li>Cyber Security \u2013 Intrusion Detection System and Incident Handling<\/li>\n<li>Mobile Application Development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elective Units*<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fundamental Concepts of Data Security<\/li>\n<li>Object Oriented Software Engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elective Units**<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Requirements Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Cyber Security Concepts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"course-fee\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Course fee<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"course-fee\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>RM27,200 per annum for local student<\/p>\n<p>RM38,600 per annum for international student<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>*The indicative course fee shown on the Letter of Offer might vary from the actual course fee according to the units undertaken. The indicative fee is just a guide as to what the course fee will be, until semester enrolment is completed.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/copyright-and-accuracy\/\">View course information disclaimer<\/a><br \/>This page was last updated on 5 November 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This degree prepares you for careers in computing by equipping you with essential skills in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":824,"menu_order":36,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-864","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/864","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=864"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/864\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=864"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=864"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}