This technology program focuses on distributed computing and networking design & implementation. Students study the first 2 years (60 credit hours) in Perdana College before proceeding to Curtin University of Technology to complete the degree in another two years.
The Bachelor of Technology degree has received provisional accreditation by the Institute of Engineers Australia and additional accreditation is being sought through the Australian Computer Society. At the end of the course, students also receive Cisco and Microsoft certification. Careers of the graduates include Network and Information Technology managers, Network and System Administrators, Telecommunications Managers or System Designers.
Students may transfer their credits to the following university which we have articulation with.
Curtin University of Technology, Australia
Students are exempted from first year of the Computer Systems & Networking degree program offered through Curtin's Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering.
Curtin University of Technology, Malaysia Campus
Students may also be admitted into the Malaysia Campus of Curtin University of Technology and enjoy the same exemption as the Australia campus. Students enjoy very substantial cost saving if they choose to complete the program in Malaysia.
Students must meet the requisite English proficiency of either an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no band below 5.5) or a TOEFL score of 213 (computer based) / 550 (written based) or English Foundation or equivalent, and one of the following qualifications.
Prior Education
Qualification
Entering Level
SSC
Div 1 or GPA > 3.5; Elective Maths, Physics
Pre-University*
Indian ICSE
65% in 6 subjects; Maths, Physics
Pre-University*
Grade 11
65% in 6 subjects; Physics
Pre-University*
GCE "O" Level
5 credits; Pure Maths, Physics
Pre-University
HSC
Div 2 (590 marks) or GPA > 3.5; Maths, Physics
Year 1*
Indian ISC
60% in 6 subjects; Maths, Physics
Year 1*
GCE "A" Level
2 Credits (+ 3 "O" Level credits)
Year 1
Year 12 / Matriculation
65% in 6 subjects; Maths, Physics
Year 1*
*Depending on the Admission Assessment Test, students in these categories may be required to do some bridging courses before being admitted into the program.