Undergraduate Program

Bachelor Of Computer Science with Honours (Software Engineering)

Programme Description

The programme aims to produce graduates with knowledge and skills in computer science and software engineering. Students will be exposed to and trained in the fundamentals of computer systems as well as the advancement of technologies in the field of computer science.

The courses offered include computer programming, object-oriented programming, software quality and testing, human computer interaction, theory of computation, operating system, artificial intelligence, final year project, to name a few.

Apart from technical skills, students will be exposed to the soft skills through courses offered. In the final year, students will involve in a computer software development project under the supervision of academic personnel. Their also need to undergo industrial training during their final semester.

Programme Info

Bachelor Of Computer Science with Honours (Software Engineering)

Programme code: UH6481001 /HC 00


Campus: UMS Kota Kinabalu

Career Prospect

Software Engineer

Application Software

System Software

Database Administrator

Computer System Analyst

Computer Support Specialist

Programme Objectives

  • To produce graduates who are knowledgeable and able to apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills to solve problems in Computer Science particularly in the field of Software Engineering (Knowledge, Cognitive).
  • To prepare graduates who possess and able to apply digital (Digital Skills), and numeracy skills (Numeracy Skills), in analyzing, modelling, designing, developing and evaluating computing solutions (Practical Skills).
  • To produce graduates who have communication skills (Communication Skills), leadership (Leadership, Autonomy and Responsibility), personal skills (Personal Skills) and interpersonal skills (Interpersonal Skills) and aware or social and professional responsibility (Ethics and Professionalism).
  • To equip graduates with an entrepreneurial and managerial in a broad business and real- world perspective (Entrepreneurial Skills).

Programme Learning Outcomes

  • To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories related to Software Engineering (PLO 1 – KNOWLEDGE)
  • To apply knowledge and thinking skills to solve problem related to Software Engineering (PLO2 – COGNITIVE)
  • To apply appropriate methodologies, models and techniques that provide a basis for analysis, design and deployment of a software system (PLO3- PRACTICAL SKILLS)
  • To demonstrate interpersonal and social skills through software development work project to benefits the society and environment. (PLO4 – INTERPERSONAL SKILLS)
  • To communicate effectively with peers, superiors and demonstrate leadership skills in Software development project (PLO5 – COMMUNICATION SKILLS)
  • To apply digital skills in accordance to academic and professional development needs. (PLO6 – DIGITAL SKILLS)
  • To apply higher level of numerical abilities in problem solving related to Software Engineering (PLO7 – NUMERACY SKILLS)
  • To demonstrate leadership through software development group project. (PLO8 - LEADERSHIP, AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY)
  • To demonstrate confidence, self-control, and commitment for life-long learning through software development project. (PLO9 - PERSONAL SKILLS)
  • To demonstrate creativity and entrepreneurial skills through a software product development project. (PLO10- ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS)
  • To demonstrate professionalism, social and ethical considerations in accordance with ethical and legal principles (PLO11 – ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM)

Programme Track Timeline

Benefits
Self Development
Spirituality
Alumni

Why Choose UMS?

Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is an institution of higher education that produces human resources, experts and professionals in a variety of fields with the focus on the quality of graduates, quality of institutions, and quality of the overall system.

With the vision to strive to be an innovative university of global standing, UMS strives to achieve academic excellence and international recognition through its attention to learning and teaching, research and publications, social services and balance in knowledge specialization.

Why Choose UMS?

Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is an institution of higher education that produces human resources, experts and professionals in a variety of fields with the focus on the quality of graduates, quality of institutions, and quality of the overall system.

With the vision to strive to be an innovative university of global standing, UMS strives to achieve academic excellence and international recognition through its attention to learning and teaching, research and publications, social services and balance in knowledge specialization.

Why Choose UMS?

Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is an institution of higher education that produces human resources, experts and professionals in a variety of fields with the focus on the quality of graduates, quality of institutions, and quality of the overall system.

With the vision to strive to be an innovative university of global standing, UMS strives to achieve academic excellence and international recognition through its attention to learning and teaching, research and publications, social services and balance in knowledge specialization.

Why Choose UMS?

Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is an institution of higher education that produces human resources, experts and professionals in a variety of fields with the focus on the quality of graduates, quality of institutions, and quality of the overall system.

With the vision to strive to be an innovative university of global standing, UMS strives to achieve academic excellence and international recognition through its attention to learning and teaching, research and publications, social services and balance in knowledge specialization.

Why Study Here?

UMS prioritizes the personal growth of its students, resulting in greater innovation and productivity for the benefit of society and the nation as a whole.

UMS is committed to education transformation to fulfill the core aspirations outlined in the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015–2025 (Higher Education) in preparing Malaysia’s youth to thrive in the complex and ever-changing future.

Our mission is to ensure the provision of relevant, innovative, and holistic teaching and learning experiences for all.