About the Programme
With the growing adoption of digitalisation and automation, the demand for skilled workers in the area of information technology is set to increase over time. Nurturing a pool of young talent equipped with suitable knowledge and skills as well as creativity is the cornerstone for meeting the future manpower needs in the information technology sector.
We at Xiamen University Malaysia believe that youths can be steered towards embracing information technology as their future profession if they are given proper guidance and training. To that end, we have tailor-made a pre-university level programme, targeted at secondary school leavers irrespective of their educational streams who set their sights on pursuing an undergraduate qualification in the field of information technology.
Programme Highlights
- Recognition as an entry qualification for undergraduate studies at XMUM.
- Lessons conducted by well-qualified and experienced academic staff.
- Opportunities to interact and network with students from diverse nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
- Access to world-class learning and teaching facilities and infrastructure.
Academic Pathways
You may proceed to join any of the following undergraduate programmes after successfully completing your foundation studies:
- Bachelor of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence (Honours) (4 Years)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering (Honours) (4 Years)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Digital Media Technology (Honours) (4 Years)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Technology (Honours) (4 Years)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Cyber Security (Honours) (4 Years)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Data Science (Honours) (4 Years)
Entry Requirements
| Qualification | Requirement |
| SPM / SPMV | A pass in SPM/SPMV with at least a credit in 5 subjects including Mathematics and English |
| O-Level | A pass in O-Level with at least a credit in 5 subjects including Mathematics and English |
| UEC | A pass in UEC with at least a Grade B6 in 3 subjects including Mathematics and English |
| Other | Other relevant qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government |
*For other equivalent qualifications, please consult our programme counsellor.
Programme Structure
The courses listed below are subject to change.
- Introduction to Academic English
- Computing and Digital Skills
- Effective Presentations
- Academic Reading and Writing
- Basics of Critical Thinking
- Ethics and Social Responsibility
- Fundamentals of Computing
- Basics of Mathematics
- Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
- Fundamentals of Computer Programming
- Principles of Information Systems
- Introduction to E-Commerce
- Introduction to Database Management Systems
- Information Technology Mini Project