Wawasan Open University Open Distance Learning in Malaysia

School of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Technology in Information and Communication Technology (Hons)

Programme description

The last decade has seen a phenomenal growth in global communications. New communications technologies such as wireless and Internet communications have had a tremendous influence on our lifestyles. The launch of Malaysia's first satellite, MEASAT, in 1996 marked Malaysia's entry into space-age communications, which in turn has led to a revolution in communications, information and entertainment. The country has seen enormous growth in virtually all aspects of modern telecommunications.

Numerous multinational communications companies have set up regional offices and now provide their services here. The demand for skilled professionals to support the development and services of communications systems and support services has increased correspondingly.

This programme aims to provide you with a solid understanding of information and communications technology (ICT) theory and practice as well as an in-depth appreciation of key specialisations in communications such as wireless communications and mobile Internet communications.

Job prospects

This programme will prepare you for a challenging career in ICT as a technical or marketing manager working in the rapidly expanding communications industry. You could also choose from a range of other positions such as Communications Manager/Engineer, Communications Network Manager, Systems Engineer, Communications Engineer, IT Operations Manager, Project Manager, R&D Communications Developer, Technical Manager, Mobile Applications Manager, IT Analyst, IT Consultant and IT Engineer.

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Ser no	Course code	Course title	Credits	Advisory prerequisite
		LAN courses (Take 3 courses)
1	WLA 101	Bahasa Kebangsaan A or	3	None
2	WLA 102	Bahasa Kebangsaan B	3	None
3	WLA 103	Pengajian Malaysia	3	None
4	WLA 104	Pengajian Islam or	3	None
5	WLA 105	Pengajian Moral	3	None
		University compulsory courses (Take all)
1.	WUC 112	University Mathematics	3	None
2.	WUC 102	Writing Skills for University Studies	3	None
3.	WUC 103	English for the Workplace	3	None
4.	WUC 201	Communication for the Workplace	3	None
5.	WUC 131	Learning Skills for University Studies	3	None
6.	WUC 121	Basic Computing and the Internet	3	None
		Basic major courses (Take all)
1.	TCC 101	Computing I	3	None
2.	TCC 102	Computing II	3	TCC 101 Computing I
3.	TCC 201	Computer Organisation	3	TCC 102 Computing II
4.	TEE 221	Circuits & Signals	3	TEE 121 Logic Circuits
5.	TEE 121	Logic Circuits	3	WUC 112 University Mathematics
6.	TEE 131	Field Theory	3	WUC 112 University Mathematics
7.	TEE 232	Solid State Physics	3	TEE 121 Logic Circuits, TEE 131 Field Theory
8.	TEE 241	Analog Circuit I	3	TEE 221 Circuits & Signals
9.	TEE 242	Analog Circuit II	3	TEE 241 Analog Circuit I
10.	TEE 245	Electronics Principles	3	TEE 221 Circuits & Signals
11.	TEE 246	Digital Design	3	TEE 121 Logic Circuits
12.	TEE 311	Quality and Reliability	3	WUC 112 University Mathematics
13.	TEE 351	Information Theory	3	WUC 112 University Mathematics
14.	TEE 353	Digital Communications	3	TEE 351 Information Theory
15.	TEE 354	Signal Processing	3	TEE 221 Circuits & Signals, TEE 353 Digital Communications
		Core major courses
1.	TCC 351	Computer Networks	3	TCC 201 Computer Organisation
2.	TIC 321	Information and Communication Technology	3	WUC 112 University Mathematics
3.	TIC 331	Network Design	3	TCC 351 Computer Networks
4.	TIC 341	Wireless Computing	3	TIC 321 Information and Communication Technology
5.	TIC 342	Wireless Communication	3	TIC 321 Information and Communication Technology
6.	TIC 369	Satellite & Optical Communication	3	TEE 221 Circuits & Signals
7.	TIC 391	ICT Project I	3	Acquired more than 84 credits
8.	TIC 392	ICT Project II	3	Acquired more than 90 credits
		Elective courses (Take at least 2)
1.	TMA 125	Matrices and Linear Algebra	3	None
2.	TMA 226	Applied Mathematics	3	WUC112 University Mathematics
3.	BBM 121	Principles and Practice of Management	3	None
4.	BBM 131	Principles of Marketing	3	None
5.	BBM 113	Statistics I	3	None
6.	BBM 211	Statistics II	3	BBM 113 Statistics I
7.	TEE 102	Electronics Technology	3	None
8.	TMA 227	Engineering Mathematics	3	WUC 112 University Mathematics
9.	TEE 234	Microelectronics	3	TEE 232 Solid State Physics
10.	TEE 325	Control System	3	TEL 201 Linear Systems
		Elective courses for Foundation (optional)
1.	WUC 111	Foundation Mathematics	3	None
2.	WUC 101	Foundation English	3	None