BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (HONOURS)

KPT/JPS [N/481/6/0707] 11/20 [MQA/FA5712]

DURATION INTAKE MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

4 years February/April/September English

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

The software engineering programme at Xiamen A comprehensive curriculum that is designed to

University (XMU), which was introduced in 2002, is cultivate the fundamental technical skills of
supported by the Software School, one of the 35 national graduates alongside the freedom to specialise in
exemplary software engineering schools approved by niche areas of software engineering
China’s Ministry of Education. The school has
established joint research and development An emphasis on cultivating interdisciplinary
collaborations with a number of overseas IT enterprises
software engineering talents who are capable of
meeting challenges in an ever-changing world
including MIRCROSOFT, IBM, BEA, ORACLE, SYBASE,
SUN and DELL.
A problem-based learning approach that
incorporates practical/project/training-based
We have achieved great success in cultivating talents
elements into the teaching-learning process
with practical abilities and an international outlook in the
field of software engineering since the inception of the An opportunity to gain valuable industry exposure
programme. We were approved as the “Innovative Area and hands-on experience through cooperation
of Talent Training Mode” and “Excellent Engineer Training with global IT enterprises
Programme” by China’s Ministry of Education. Moreover,
the course “software engineering” has been rated as a
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
top-quality course by XMU, Fujian Province and Ministry
of Education respectively. Analyst programmer Software architect
Application analyst Software auditor
Our programme at Xiamen University Malaysia is geared
Database administrator Software developer
at producing graduates who are able to strike a balance
IT consultant Software engineer
between theories and practical implementation in
Mobile application developer Software tester
software engineering, applying their knowledge and skills
Programmer Systems analyst
to design, develop, maintain and manage computer and
Requirements engineer Techno entrepreneur
mobile application systems in the context of a real-world
Software design engineer Web developer
engineering environment.
Software project manager
Software quality engineer
Note: The degree is not among the fields of engineering in the register of
the Board of Engineers Malaysia.
 BACHELOR OF
ENGINEERING IN
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
(HONOURS)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
STPM A pass in STPM with at least a Grade C (GP2.0) in any 2 subjects

A-Level A pass in A-Level with at least a Grade D in any 2 subjects

UEC A pass in UEC with at least a Grade B in 5 subjects including Advanced Mathematics

Foundation/Matriculation A pass in Foundation/Matriculation with at least CGPA 2.0 out of 4.0

(Science/in a relevant field)
Diploma A pass in Diploma in Computer Science/Information System/Information Technology/Software Engineering/
any Science and Technology or the equivalent with at least CGPA 2.5* out of 4.0

(i) Additional Mathematics** - a credit in SPM or the equivalent; OR

AND (ii) Mathematics and any 1 Science/Technology/Engineering subject - a credit in SPM or the equivalent
AND pass a Mathematics placement test organised by XMUM before joining the programme

NOTES: * Candidates with a CGPA of less than 2.5 but more than 2.0 may be accepted subject to a stringent internal evaluation process.
* * The requirement for the Additional Mathematics at SPM level can be exempted if the Foundation/Matriculation or its equivalent offers a
* * * Mathematics course that is of a similar or higher level compared to the Additional Mathematics at SPM level.

*For other equivalent qualifications, please consult our programme counsellor.

MAIN COURSES

Computing Mathematics Software Project Management

Computer fundamentals Computer Graphics
C and C++ Programming Software Verification and Validation
Principles of Information Systems Embedded System
Data Structure Digital Media Technology
Principles of Artificial Intelligence Advanced Software Engineering
Introduction of Software Engineering Game Design and Development
Computer Architecture Software Requirement Engineering
Operating Systems Information Security
Database Introduction of Cloud Computing
Fundamentals of Network Technology Mobile Application System Design
Software Architecture and Design Patterns Distributed Systems
Algorithm Analysis and Design Data Mining
Object Oriented Modeling Technology and Application of Internet of Things
Human Computer Interaction Big Data Analytics
Software Quality Engineering Virtual Reality Technology & Application

XIAMEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA DULN009(B)

TEL : +603 7610 2079
FAX : +603 7610 2068
E-MAIL : [email protected]
WEBSITE : www.xmu.edu.my
CAMPUS ADDRESS : Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, 43900 Sepang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

The information in this brochure is correct at the time of publication. Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) reserves the right to change the information in line
with updates from time to time. Please check the website (www.xmu.edu.my) for latest information.
March 2021