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Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) (Artificial Intelligence)

Course Description

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has experienced substantial growth and adoption across various industries, including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and technology. The demand for professionals capable of designing, implementing, and managing AI systems is increasing. Offering an AI program aligns with current market trends, addressing the high demand for AI professionals and ensuring that Nilai University students remain up to date with the latest advancements in the field. 

This specialised Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) program focuses on equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise required to understand, develop, and apply AI technologies. Throughout the program, they engage in theoretical learning, practical exercises, and hands-on projects whether in individual or group assignments to develop their technical skills and problem-solving abilities. In their final year, students have the opportunity to conduct original research in a specific area of  computer science, culminating in a project that allows them to demonstrate their analytical, critical thinking, and research skills while showcasing their expertise in a particular aspect of artificial intelligence.


Entry Requirement :


STPM (Arts stream)
  • Pass with a minimum Grade of C (GP 2.00) in any (2) subjects and a credit in Additional Mathematics at the SPM Level or its equivalent; or
  • Pass with a minimum Grade of C (GP 2.00) in any (2) subjects AND a credit in SPM Mathematics and any one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subjects or its equivalent.
STPM (Science stream)
  • Pass with a minimum Grade of C (GP 2.00) in Mathematics subject and ONE (1) Science / ICT subject; or
A-Level
  • Pass with Grade D in any two (2) subjects and a credit in Additional Mathematics at the SPM Level or its equivalent; or
  • Pass with a minimum of Grade D in any two (2) subjects and a credit in Mathematics and any one of the Science Technology or Engineering Subjects at SPM Level or its equivalent
STAM
  • Pass with minimum grade of Jayyid in any 2 subjects and credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level; or
  • Pass with minimum grade of Jayyid in any 2 subjects and credit in Mathematics and any Science, Technology or Engineering subjects at SPM level.

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
  • Pass with at least Grade B in any five (5) subjects and a credit in Additional Mathematics at the SPM Level or its equivalent; or
  • Pass with at least Grade B in any five (5) subjects and a credit in Mathematics and any one of
    the Science Technology or Engineering Subjects at SPM Level or its equivalent

Foundation / Matriculation
  • Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and a credit in Additional Mathematics at the SPM Level or its equivalent; or
  • Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and a credit in Mathematics and any one of the Science
    Technology or Engineering Subjects at SPM Level or its equivalent. Candidates are required to take and pass reinforcement mathematics subject in the first semester.
Diploma in Computing fields (Level 4, MQF)
  • Pass with minimum CGPA of 2.50, CGPA below 2.50 but more than 2.00 subject to internal evaluation / interview; or
Any Diploma in Science & Technology (Level 4,MQF)
  • Pass with a minimum CGPA 2.75; CGPA below 2.75 but more than 2.50 may subject internal evaluation / interview; or
Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) /  Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)  in Computing fields
  • Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval


English Qualifications
For international students only :

IELTS           -   Score of 5.0

TOEFL         -   7.5 (Ess Online) / 40 (iBT)

Pearson    -   47

MUET          -  3.5

Linguaskill  -  154

ELS               - 107

International students with qualifications where English language is the main medium of instruction are exempted from this requirement

International students who do not fulfil the English Language Requirements may join the Intensive English Programme at Nilai University to builds their skills in the language and prepares them for the IELTS examination

Programme Highlights

Programme Pathway




Career Prospects

Here are some career options after you’ve graduated in Accounting & Finance :-

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Specialist                          
Algorithm Specialist
AI Platform Architect
AI Analyst
AI Engineer
Natural Language Processing (NLP) Engineer
Robotics R & D Engineer
Machine Learning Engineer
Computer Vision Engineer
Deep Learning Scientist
Software Engineer
Python Programmer
Data Scientist
Big Data Analyst
Big Data Engineer/Architect
UX Designer/Developer
BI Developer
Researcher
Research Scientist


Scholarship

Nilai University offers scholarships for students from various backgrounds, with the goal of helping students grow to be well-rounded and ambitious individuals and allowing them to reach their goals through quality education. We achieve this by combining academic excellence with a growth mindset for life-long learning.

Course Structure

Programme Highlights


Hands-on projects to develop technical and problem-solving abilities in these essential AI technologies:
  • Machine learning
  • Deep learning
  • Artificial intelligence in robotics
  • Fuzzy logic-based expert systems
  • Big data analytics
  • Computer vision
  • Image processing
  • Natural language processing
  • Programming languages
    • Python
    • R
    • Java
    • C++
    • Matlab

Programme Modules


Year 1
  • EC3105 - C Programming
  • EC3114 - Software Modeling and Analysis
  • EC3119 - Database Systems
  • EC3120 - Computer Architecture and Organisation
  • EC3121 - Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
  • EC3122 - Web Development
  • EC3123 - Operating Systems Principles
  • EC3127 - Understanding Computing
  • EC3130 - Introduction to Data Communications and Networking
  • EC3132 - Python Programming
Year 2
  • EC3234 - Data Structure and Algorithms
  • EC3240 - Computer Graphics
  • EC3243 - Object Oriented Software Development
  • EC3253 - Software Design and Architecture
  • EC3269 - Human Computer Interaction
  • EC3272 - Artificial Intelligence
  • EC3284 - Discrete Structures
  • EC3286 - Fuzzy Logic-Based Expert System
  • EC3288 - Information Assurance Security
  • EC3289 - Machine Learning
Year 3
  • EC3302 - Theory of Computation
  • EC3306 - Software Project Management
  • EC3350 - Computer Vision and Image Processing
  • EC3355 - Big Data Analytics
  • EC3366 - Platform Based Development
  • EC3367 - Parallel and Distributed Computing
  • EC3368 - Artificial Intelligence in Robotics
  • EC3374 - Deep Learning
  • EC3371 - AI Project I
  • EC3372 - AI Project II
  • GP3304 - Internship

Course Summary

  • MQA: (MQA/PA17457)
  • Full Time: 3 years
  • Full Time Tuition Fees (Domestic): RM 65400.00
  • Full Time Tuition Fees (International) : RM 72000.00

Institution Information

  • Campus: Nilai University
  • Faculty: School of Computing
  • Course Category: Computer Science
  • Application Intake: January June September
  • Area : Nilai Negeri Sembilan

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About the University/College

  • Institution : Nilai University
  • Location : Nilai Negeri Sembilan

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