INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY · DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY · BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (HONS) · BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (HONS) 2U1i · BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (HONS) DATA ANALYTICS · MASTER OF DATA SCIENCE 2021 MARCH EDITION MARCH 2021

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

At the School of Information and Communication Technology, we position our graduates to help drive the information technology (IT) ADDING VALUE industry to higher levels of innovation and success. The new Business Analytics and Technology Innovation Centre at HELP's Subang 2 campus THROUGH Our robust links with the IT industry have enabled us to introduce an innovative series of final year projects and internship programmes which DEVELOPING not only offer students valuable work experience, but also provide MOBILE MINDS specific knowledge and specialised skills for the industry 4.0 workforce. Our mission is to produce self-directing graduates who master new skills efficiently, whilst our primary aim is to produce graduates, who at the same time are able to embrace rapid technological change and THE ANALYTICS-DRIVEN economic evolution. ENTREPRENEURIAL UNIVERSITY We endeavour to instil in our students attitudes and values that will prepare them for a lifetime of continuous learning and leadership. To prepare for the future, we are transforming to become the Internationally, HELP has earned further recognition for its Analytics-Driven Entrepreneurial University. Our effort is innovative efforts. In the QS Star Rating System, we were awarded As advocates of a well-rounded education, we not only provide our recognised by MDEC which conferred on us the Premier Digital the maximum 5 Stars in 9 categories of endeavour, including students with instructions in all core IT academic subjects; we also Tech University Award. We also received the MDEC Recognition Online Learning and Business and Management Studies; in the QS provide credible and comprehensive instruction in soft skills, e.g. work for Certificate training in Data and Business Analytics for World University Ranking we were placed No. 1 in Asia for ethics, communication skills, self confidence, presentation skills, Outbound Student Exchange in recognition of our achievements students. teamwork, etc. in placing students in top institutions worldwide and for being a To support this transformation, HELP invested RM25 million in university of choice for students from many continents. Today's service economy and the ascendance of work teams in large the Business Analytics and Technology Innovation Centre organisations place an added emphasis on soft skills. It is no longer (BATIC) which will innovate and incubate techno- During the last 33 years sufficient to be a functional expert. To complement these unique core entrepreneurship. At the same time, we are investing heavily in ALL HELP STUDENTS HELP has been exploring and competencies, there are certain ‘soft skills’ every company looks for in a re-skilling and up-skilling staff capabilities in data science and ARE ELIGIBLE experimenting with potential employee. Companies value soft skills because research data analytics. We are getting bigger, better, bolder in our innovative ways to evolve our FOR THE FREE suggests and experience shows that they can be just as important an innovative education investment. education philosophy, indicator of job performance as hard skills. We therefore prepare our CERTIFICATE IN principles and practices. To students to succeed in the increasingly global marketplace and in our Besides using analytics to drive our management and teaching, achieve the 3 Cs (Character DATA AND BUSINESS own complex and ever-changing society. we are also building our research capability in analytics development, Competency application. Part of the research grant from the Ministry of ANALYTICS COURSE. in leadership, and Education and internal funding is allocated for analytics Competency in a profession), we have designed the TEA culture to We are especially proud that the contribution of the Faculty of research. nurture the right skills and predisposition in our students. Computing and Digital Technology was instrumental for the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation's (MDEC) conferment of Premier Digital To complement the above development we have signed up with TEA is the acronym for Thinking mind, Entrepreneurial attitude, Tech University (PDTU) Award to HELP University. The PDTU is MDEC Bloomberg to set up one of the largest Bloomberg Finance Labs Analytics skills: T is about robust thinking skills; E is about having a recognition and endorsement by the Ministry of Education of selected among private institutions in . This resource facility problem-solving mindset; A is about the skills in applying evidence- Institutions of Higher Learning for the delivery of first class courses in boosts the economics, business, financial and analytics training based management using data analytics. Each of these is digital technology to produce highly-employable graduates. in our Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting, the ELM supported by a programme of skills training and attitude Graduate School and the Faculty of Computing and Digital development, viz the Critical Thinking Skills Programme, the Assoc Prof Dr Sien Ven Yu Technology. Entrepreneurship-Leadership-Management Programme (ELM), Dean and the Analytics Certificate Programme. This is the core Faculty of Computing and Digital Technology In addition, we have training and internship collaboration with education culture of HELP University as we prepare our students multinational companies like Alibaba, Sheng Tai International and to be IR 4.0 future ready. techno-entrepreneurs.

B 1 THINGS YOU SHOULD 10 KNOW ABOUT ICT @ HELP GREAT CAREER PROSPECTS WORK-BASED FUTURE- LEARNING PROOF GRADUATES EMPLOYABILITY>90% READY FOR Our graduates have been employed by IBM, Intel, HP, Accenture, Shell, INDUSTRY CIMB, CitiBank , ASTRO, Star, Maxis, etc.

BUSINESS PREPARATION FOR •4.0 Supported curriculum by ANALYTICS & PROFESSIONAL Amazon Web Services Academy, CERTIFICATES IBM Academy and Microsft TECHNOLOGY • Oracle Database Certified Associate Academy to develop credible INNOVATION • CompTIA Network+ academic contents • Oracle Certified Associate, Java • Curriculum aligned with industry CENTRE (BATIC) Programmer needs BATIC is Malaysia’s largest finance • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner lab in collaboration with • Industry-supported professional Bloomberg, a global financial, certificates and R&D projects software and data company.

INDUSTRY CENTRES OF EXCELLENT STRENGTH EXCELLENCE TEACHING • SAS Data Science FINAL YEAR • FutureLab Industry Mentoring FACULTY • 80% of the lecturers have over PROJECTS 10 years of teaching and industry Students are provided with experience. opportunities to work on • All lecturers have the minimum Information & Communication Technology (ICT) is real-world projects with of a Master's qualification. WHAT IS the convergence of Information Technology, industry partners. Telecommunications and Data Networking INFORMATION & Technologies into a single technology. It is a broad subject concerned with technology and other COMMUNICATION aspects of managing and processing information. IT covers a multitude of different jobs in processing, REAL-WORLD APPROACH TECHNOLOGY? analysing, storing and conveying information, Interactive learning actively engages whether that means working on the internet or on NTERACTIVE students in wrestling with learning systems for guiding rockets. Graduates with work material. It reinvigorates the TEACHING & classroom for both lecturers and experience and strong technical skills will be snapped students. Besides, it can strengthen 1:20CLASS up first. Jobs in these areas remain a significant LEARNING their crictical thinking and problem- LOW LECTURER feature of graduate recruitment, and the long-term solving skills using a much more -STUDENT global outlook is positive. holistic approach to learning. RATIO

2 3 HELP INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD PROGRAMMES

INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT & SUPPORT An Industry Advisory Board (IAB) was established by the School of Information Technology and Communication to ensure that the IT programmes offered are relevant and effective for its undergraduates and to strengthen the department’s ties with the computing industry. The IAB consists of senior industrialists and professionals with local and global representation, e.g., HT Consulting, IBM, Microsoft, Ernst & Young, MIMOS, ASTRO, PIKOM, MyBiz, FutureLab and SAS. The IAB advises on course content in the context of industrial trends and employment prospects, and supports the Faculty’s activities in placing undergraduates in internship programmes and graduates in employment upon graduation. The IAB also provides advice on research activities and opportunities.

JOB PLACEMENTS Job assistance and internships are available for our graduates via industry linkages and career exposure. Our students are highly sought-after by leading DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY companies. Our students have been employed by KPT/JPS (R3/481/4/0073) (A6528) 09/25 Accenture, IBM, Citibank, Maxis Communications, IT is no longer a secondary or support Motorola Malaysia, HSBC (), MIMOS, Sapura industry; it is the industry of the future, PROGRAMME DETAILS Holdings, Broadcast Network Systems (ASTRO), and some of the biggest companies worldwide • 2-year programme Shell, HP and many others. are IT companies. Our aim in the Advisory • Students are required to complete 19 academic subjects and 4 Elective Subjects (choose 2) Board is to encourage students of HELP to look MPU subjects. • Calculus and Linear Algebra at the opportunities and inspire them to build the Apples, • 14 weeks for full semester; 7 weeks for half a semester • Programming Principles Googles and Facebooks of the future in Malaysia." • 4.5 – 5 hours of teaching per subject per week • Interactive Media Applications • Organisations and Management Mr Ganesh Kumar Bangah SUBJECTS • Principles of Marketing Co-Founder of MOL Global Level 1 Co-Founder of MOL Access Portal Bhd In today's world, it's all Group CEO & President of MOL Ventures Pte Ltd 8 Compulsory Subjects 4 compulsory Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) subjects about collaboration and CEO of Friendster, Chairman of PIKOM • English for IT MPU1 Member, HELP University IT Industry Advisory Board • Introduction to Information Technology MPU2163 Pengajian Malaysia 2 (Malaysian students) connection. It is critical to • Introduction to Visual Programming MPU2133 Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International students) create an eco-system where • Introduction to Structured Programming university students can connect • Introduction to Analysis and Design MPU2 (choose 1) to current technology so that they can learn Today, using analytics to understand • Introduction to Networking MPU2213 Bahasa Kebangsaan A* the latest, as well as interact with the customers, improve product quality or • Computer Technology Essentials MPU2263 Communication 1 private companies that need the solution. detect fraud is a vital part of how an • IT Mini Project * For Malaysian students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu We have successfully piloted such a project organisation uses data. However, as more and with HELP IT students, and intend to more devices connect to the Internet of Things, Level 2 MPU3 continue more programmes of this nature." data from computer networks, factory sensors, personal 9 Compulsory Subjects MPU2313 Introduction to Malaysian Tourism • Introduction to Computer Architecture Mr Chris Chan wearables, smart meters and even pets come flooding in. • Computing Mathematics MPU4 (choose 1) CEO, The Media Shoppe Bhd Without a way to handle and make sense of it, all that data • Business Communications MPU2412 Co-curriculum – Sports 1 Pikom Councillor is useless. HELP University in partnership with SAS Co-Chair, HELP University IT Industry Advisory Board • Database Concepts and Practices MPU2422 Co-curriculum – Community Service 1 empowers students with the foundations of data science. • Internet Technology MPU2432 Co-curriculum – Event Management 1 This enables students to navigate this data minefield and • Object-Oriented Programming monetise an organisation’s data." • Data Communications INTAKES Dr Mark Chia • Fundamentals of Operating Systems January, May, August Founder, Mobius Group • Industrial Internship Co-Chair, HELP University IT Industry Advisory Board

4 5 OVERVIEW

Students have a choice to pursue the PROGRAMME DETAILS ASSESSMENT following specialisations at HELP: • 3 years Honours programme • Course work and assignments 50% - 70% OUR DEGREE PROGRAMMES ARE POPULAR • Bachelor of Information Technology • 25 academic subjects to be completed in • Written examination 30% - 50% PATHWAYS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES. (Hons) a minimum period of 3 years • Bachelor of Information Technology • 14 weeks for full semester; 7 weeks for INTAKES (Hons) Data Analytics half semester January, May, August These pathways offer students a range of comprehensive • Pathways to University of Queensland • 4.5 – 5 hours of teaching per subject per programmes that are industry-centric. Degree Programmes week

BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (HONS) BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (HONS) KPT/JPS (R3/481/6/0020) (A5954) 03/25 DATA ANALYTICS SUBJECTS KPT/JPS (R2/481/6/0677) (A6240) 02/26 Mobile Computing Track 5 compulsory Mata Pelajaran Year 1 (7 compulsory subjects) • Introduction to Mobile Apps Pengajian Umum (MPU) subjects • Introduction to Information WORK-BASED • Cloud Computing for ALL degree programmes Technology • Digital Payment and Security SUBJECTS • Front-End Web Development LEARNING (WBL) • Web Technologies • Enterprise Data Infrastructure • Introduction to Database Systems Year 1 MPU1 (to do 2 subjects) • Wireless Networking MODE 2U1i • Advanced Database Systems • OO Programming Fundamentals 5 Core Subjects MPU3113 Hubungan Etnik • Mobile Applications Development WBL is an optional pathway for BIT (Hons) • Introduction to Information Technology • Data Communications and Networking (Malaysian students) students designed to enhance their • Front-end Web Development from IT, Business or • Discrete Mathematics 2 Free Electives MPU3123 Tamadun Islam dan Data Engineering Track employability prospects. • Introduction to Database Systems Communications degree programmes Tamadun Asia (Malaysian • Introduction to Operating Systems • Statistics and Data Visualisation It enables students to earn credits for • Data Communications and Networking students) • Cloud Computing academic study while being placed in • Discrete Mathematics Year 3 MPU3143 Bahasa Melayu Elective Subjects (choose 2) • Advanced Database Systems industry. In this way, students develop 6 Core Subjects Komunikasi 2 • Introduction to Programming • Enterprise Data Infrastructure industry specific skills and knowledge from • Final Year Project I • Application of Mathematics in IT • Data Mining and Machine Learning 2 Specialization Subjects (International students) the workplace environment, thus helping • Analytics for Decision Making • Final Year Project II • Analytics for Decision Making • Big Data Technologies MPU3173 Pengajian Malaysia 3 them to meet the learning outcomes of the • Introduction to Programming • IT Project Management (International students) programme. Students also develop and Computer Networking Track • Computer Ethics and Cybersecurity Year 2 & 3 (11 compulsory subjects) enhance their employability skills and are • Cloud Computing 2 Free Electives from IT, Business or • Business Development Project MPU2 (choose 1) • User Experience Design provided with a range of opportunities • Computer Forensics Communications degree programmes • Industrial Internship MPU3213 Bahasa Kebangsaan A* • Systems Architecture and Design relevant to employability and career • Advanced Networking MPU3263 Communication and • Advanced OO Programming development. Under WBL, students will • Software Engineering Principles • Digital Payment and Security Year 2 2 Specialisation Subjects Leadership Skills spend at least two years studying at HELP • Big Data Technologies • Technopreneurship and Innovation • Web Technologies 2 Core Subjects * For Malaysian students without a and one year at work placement. • Systems Architecture and Design • Data Mining and Machine Learning* • IT Project Management • Wireless Networking credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu • User Experience Design • Computer Ethics and Cybersecurity While the WBL is optional, placement will • Final Year Project I e-Business Track MPU3 • Applications of Data Analytics depend on: • Final Year Project II 4 Specialisation Subjects MPU3373 A* Gen Careers in • Small Business Management • the student’s CGPA; • Applications of Data Analytics* • Business Development Project Malaysia and Beyond • e-Commerce • availability of places; • Statistics and Data Visualisation* • Industrial Internship • Social Media Marketing • acceptance by the organisation (via an MPU4 (choose 1) • e-Commerce Strategies interview); and MPU3412 Co-curriculum Elective Subjects (choose 5) • Digital Product Management • completion of ALL Year 1 & 2 subjects * SAS® Joint Certificate in Data Analytics awarded Students have a wide range of electives – Sports 2 (including the five MPU subjects) upon successful completion of these subjects. that will allow them to select or design MPU3422 Co-curriculum – Web Engineering Track Community Service 2 their own specialised tracks for their • Web Programming Year 3 Information Technology degree. MPU3432 Co-curriculum • Cloud Computing • Final Year Project I – Event Management 2 • Introduction to Mobile Apps • Final Year Project II • Web Technologies • Industrial Internship • Big Data Technologies • Business Development Project • Mobile Applications Development • IT Project Management • Computer Ethics and Cybersecurity • Web Technologies • Mobile Application Development

6 7 PROGRAMMES PATHWAYS

MASTER OF DATA SCIENCE KPT/JPS (N/841/7/0817) (MQA/PA 13820) 07/25

AIMS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS MODULES AUS The programme aims to produce Any one of the following:- CHN graduates to meet the growing demand • A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, PROGRAMMING FOR DATA for data science professionals who are with a minimum CGPA of 2.75; OR UK NZ capable of making decisions based on the • A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, SCIENCE availability of comprehensive data. It with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not Equips students with fundamentals of prepares graduates to apply analytics meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted programming using a high-level techniques for knowledge discovery and subject to a rigorous internal assessment programming language to solve problems focusing on data. UNIVERSITY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BEIJING THE EASTERN dissemination to assist researchers or process; OR ESSEX 2+1 QUEENSLAND 2+1 JIAOTONG INSTITUTE OF decision-makers in achieving • A Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent, CARDIFF AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY 2+2 TECHNOLOGY organisational objectives. with CGPA between 2.00 and 2.50, with 2+1½ a minimum of 5 years' working STATISTICS FOR DATA SCIENCE UNIVERSITY 1+2 NATIONAL UK experience in a relevant field may be Provides an introduction to basic SWANSEA UNIVERSITY 2+2 BEIJING statistical concepts and methods OBJECTIVES accepted subject to a rigorous internal UNIVERSITY 1+2 JIAOTONG which include: simple and multiple The objectives of the Master of Data assessment process. THE UNIVERSITY OF UNIVERSITY 2+2 linear regression, classification, QUEENSLAND 2+1½ Science are to produce graduates who are decision trees, support vector UNIVERSITY OF able to: For candidates without a Computing UNIVERSITY OF machines, and unsupervised learning. ESSEX 2+2 • apply quantitative modelling and data Degree, prerequisite module(s) should be TECHNOLOGY taken to adequately prepare them for CARDIFF SYDNEY 2+1½ analysis techniques to the solution of real UNIVERSITY 2+2 world business problems, communicate their advanced study. APPLIED MACHINE LEARNING AUSTRALIAN findings, and effectively present results International applicants will also be Provides a foundation for principles of NATIONAL using data visualisation techniques. required to fulfil one of the following machine learning by exploring major UNIVERSITY 2+2 • recognise and analyse ethical issues in English language competencies:- approaches and algorithms, feature business related to intellectual property, • IELTS: 5.0 OR engineering and model evaluation data security, integrity, and privacy. • TOEFL: 500 OR methods. • demonstrate knowledge of statistical • Equivalent qualifications data analysis techniques utilised in decision-making. DATA MANAGEMENT • use data mining software to solve CAREER PROSPECTS Introduces techniques related to real-world problems. After completion of this programme, modelling, extraction, cleansing, • employ cutting edge tools and students may pursue the following profiling, integration and access of technologies to analyse Big Data. careers: data. • apply algorithms to build machine • Machine Learning Scientist intelligence. • Decision Analytics Manager • demonstrate use of team work, • Data Analytics Manager HELP UNIVERSITY RESEARCH METHODS leadership skills and decision making. • Data Scientist HELP UNIVERSITY Instructs students in the various DEGREE YEAR 3 • Data Innovation Manager BIT HONS processes related to conducting DEGREE YEAR 2 • Business Analyst Manager BIT HONS DATA ANALYTICS research, including writing the • Business Intelligence Developer research proposal, research design, • Data Architect collecting, processing and analysing • Data Analyst HELP UNIVERSITY data, and writing the research report. • Statistician HELP UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA IN • Data Mining or Big Data Engineer DEGREE YEAR 1 INFORMATION DISSERTATION TECHNOLOGY Consists of a research project based PROGRAMME DURATION on industry requirements. The 6 academic subjects to be completed in a students may work on the project minimum period of 1 year for full time and on-site, or they may work on the 2 years for part time. project at the university. The students STPM/UEC/ALEVELS SPM/OLEVELS or equivalent FOUNDATION or equivalent will gain real-world exposure to modern data science challenges. INTAKES Projects will be drawn from real-world January, June and September problems and may be conducted with government, industry or academic partners.

8 9 OUR ACHIEVERS AND ALUMNI SAY... OF OUR GRADUATES ARE >90% EMPLOYED UPON GRADUATION

INSPIRING TECHNOPRENEURS I know I made the I have found IT to be right decision to GOOGLE SELECTS HELP incredibly fast-paced, and study this course because I am IT GRADUATES FOR there is always room for always enthusiastic innovation and creativity. The about learning and START-UP MENTORING subjects that I studied in my BIT applying IT knowledge and skills to (Hons) degree, and the create something great and Jarvis Store, founded by three enterprising HELP Bachelor of interactions that I had with my beneficial for people. HELP provided Information Technology (Hons) graduates, Frianto Moerdowo, lecturers have most certainly me with a good and conducive Gusindra Divanatha and Agus Yusida, was selected to attend the learning environment. The course is Google Launchpad Accelerator Program at Googleplex, Silicon Valley. equipped me with the necessary well-structured, and I gained a lot of Jarvis Store, rated one of the best start-up companies in , skills for my current useful and important knowledge was one of 24 smart companies from around the world selected by employment at Ernst & Young from the subjects taught at HELP. Google to attend the programme. (Singapore)." Moreover, the lecturers here are very professional and approachable." The Bachelor of IT from HELP University provided me with a Ooi Her Wuen Su Sheng Loong solid foundation to enter the IT industry. I am very fortunate to Bachelor of Information Technology (First Class Honours), HELP University Bachelor of Information Technology, have such a great team of dedicated IT lecturers – they not only Tan Sri Datuk Paduka Dr Hajjah Saleha University of Queensland, on 2+1 credit inspired me; they taught, mentored and encouraged me to be Outstanding Achievement Award transfer programme offered by HELP IT confident and courageous in my entrepreneurial endeavours!" President's Award Department Senior Member of Technical Staff - Frianto, CEO of Jarvis Store Senior Associate, Advisory Services, Ernst & Young (Singapore) (SMTS), Software Engineering with Salesforce, San Francisco From left: Enterprising Jarvis Store founders Gusindra Divanatha (COO), Frianto Moerdowo (CEO), and Agus Yusida (CTO)

Studying in HELP has not only given me the tertiary knowledge, but also critical skills like project management, discipline and focus to achieve a desired goal. It has given me an experience of internationalisation and globalisation, through my interactions with foreign students and lecturers, as well as opened up a world view for me. This is critical for my entrepreneurship ventures.” Vincent Cheng Kim Loong Bachelor of Information Technology CEO of Jevine Solutions Founder of Malaysian Business Network

The Bachelor of Information Technology credit transfer HELP University has made me strive for knowledge and programme between HELP and The University of taught me many different programming paradigms which Queensland (UQ) is an excellent programme that encompasses a can be used to explore many different programming languages. good mix of theory and practical learning experiences. Having Subjects such as modelling using UML, all game development The knowledge and experiences I gained from the running a business and communicating with different dedicated staff that consistently win teaching awards and with subjects and the final year project have prepared me to organise Bachelor of Information Technology degree levels of individuals. This knowledge enabled me to links to industry partners, this programme is recognised globally and plan new projects. It has been a great experience studying at emphasises practical development of systems and establish Enovade Sdn Bhd." and prepares you well for the work force." HELP University. The lecturers teach from experience and applications pertaining to business contexts. It has demonstrate each theory with examples." Lim Chun Chai Twins John Ngui Kin Choong and Arthur Ngui Kin Seng prepared me to emerge in the IT industry as a System Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) Both graduated with a HELP Bachelor of Information Technology (First Khalid Mohammad Saleem Analyst in a multinational company. The experience Managing Director, Enovade Sdn Bhd Class Honours); they are currently working in Queensland. Bachelor of Computer Science (First Class Honours) Games and gained working in a multinational company has widened Interactive Media my knowledge in the management of an organisation, Software Engineer, MIMOS

10 11 CREDIT TRANSFER

AUSTRALIA & UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX • 2 years at HELP University (Diploma in Information Technology) + • 2 years at HELP University (Diploma in Information CREDIT TRANSFER PROGRAMME 1½ years at The University of Queensland (Bachelor of Information Technology) + 2 years at the University of Essex (BSc Information & Communication Technology / BSc As an external examiner Technology) or 2 years at The University of Queensland (Bachelor Computer Games / BSc Computer Science) for HELP University for of Computer Science) • BSc Information & Communication Technology (2+1) the past 18 years, I have been • Bachelor of Computer Science (2+1½) • BSc Computer Games (2+1) constantly impressed by the • Bachelor of Information Technology (2+1) • BSc Computer Science (2+1) dedication of the staff of the • BEng (Software) (Honours) (2+2) HELP IT Department. Their • Master of Computer Science (2+1+1½) CARDIFF UNIVERSITY standards meet with those set by The • Master of Computer Science (3+1½) • 2 years at HELP University (Diploma in Information University of Queensland (UQ), and those AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Technology) + 2 years at Cardiff University (Bachelor HELP students who transfer to UQ are first • 2 years at HELP University (Diploma in Information Technology) + 2 of Information Technology) rate scholars". years at Australian National University (Bachelor of Information • BSc Computer Science (1+2 or 1+3 with 1 year Paul Bailes Technology) industry internship) BSc (Hons), PhD FACS FIEAust • Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) (2+2) • BSc Computer Science with Specialism (1+2 or 1+3 Emeritus Professor of Computer Science • Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) (2+2) with 1 year industry internship) The University of Queensland • Bachelor of Information Technology (2+1½) • BSc Software Engineering (1+2 or 1+3 with 1 year industry internship) THE EASTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (NZ) • BSc Business Information Systems (1+2 or 1+3 with • 2 years at HELP University (Diploma in Information Technology) + 1 year industry internship) • Bachelor of Information Technology (1+2 or 2+1 Credit Transfer) The Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Information 1½ years at the Eastern Institute of Technology (Bachelor of • MSc Advanced Computer Science • Bachelor of Information Technology Honours* (2+2 Credit Transfer) Technology and Bachelor of Computer Science are Computing Systems) • Bachelor of Computer Science (2+1½) provided as part of an exclusive credit transfer • MSc Information Security and Privacy • Bachelor of Engineering (Software) Honours (2+2 Credit Transfer) arrangement with The University of Queensland. The BEng UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY • MSc Computing • Master of Computer Science (2+1+1½ Credit Transfer) and BIT are The University of Queensland's internationally • 2 years at HELP University (Diploma in Information Technology) + • MSc Computing and IT Management 1½ years at the University of Technology Sydney (Bachelor of • Master of Computer Science (3+1½) recognised specialist degrees in engineering, computer UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND Science in Information Technology) technology and applications. The degrees include a central • 2 years at HELP University (Diploma in Information • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Data Analytics) core comprising compulsory study in computer science Technology) + 2 years at University of the West of (2+1) and several affiliated areas. England (BSc (Hons) Software Engineering for • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Enterprise Systems Business / BSc (Hons) Business Computing / BSc Development) (2+1) (Hons) IT Management for Business. WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY SWANSEA UNIVERSITY • Bachelor of Data Science (1+2) • BSc Computer Science (1+2) NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY BEIJING JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY • MSc Computer Science • MSc Business Information Systems Management CREDIT TRANSFER PROGRAMME • MSc Computer Network Technology Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU) is a national research university that has been around for 117 years. It is also one of the “211 Project” universities under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education (MoE), China. Currently with 2,842 employees, 14,000 CHINA undergraduate students, 5,900 post-graduate students, 2,200 BEIJING JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY doctoral candidates, 5,000 in-service professional degree • 2 years at HELP University (Diploma in Information graduate students, 724 international students and more than Technology) + 2 years at the Beijing Jiaotong 100,000 graduates, BJTU puts great emphasis on international University (Bachelor of Software Engineering) cooperation in education. • 2 years at HELP University (Bachelor of Information Technology) + 2 years at the Beijing Jiaotong Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU) is located in Beijing’s Haidian University (Bachelor of Software Engineering) District, which is known as, “China’s home of higher education”. To the north of the university is Zhong-guancun (Silicon Valley). • 2 years at HELP University (Diploma in Information This university covers an area of 73 acres and is composed of east Technology) + 2 years at the Beijing Jiaotong University and west campuses. These campuses have amazing facilities and (Bachelor of Software Engineering) a beautiful environment. • 2 years at HELP University (Bachelor of Information Technology) + 2 years at the Beijing Jiaotong University (Bachelor of Software Engineering)

12 13 BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION CENTRE (BATIC)

Technology and Innovation Centre Bloomberg Finance Lab WE ARE BIGGER, BETTER, BOLDER • A RM25 million Business Analytics and Technology Innovation Centre (BATIC) for training in online live stock-trading with data analytics • BATIC is Malaysia’s largest finance lab in collaboration with Bloomberg, a global financial, software and data company. • Collaboration with top venture and technology groups to develop the HELP Technology Hub Library ELM IT Lab

Multipurpose Hall BATIC IT Lab

Rooftop Garden BATIC Lounge ELM Maker Hub

14 15 Assoc Prof Dr Sien Ven Yu intelligence, machine learning, feature ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS BSc Hons (London) engineering, computational cognition and ACADEMIC TEAM Comp Sc/Maths, evolutionary computation. MPhil (Queensland), PhD (Queensland) Ms Anitha Velayutham Dean, Faculty of Computing and Digital BIT (Info Sys), MBA (Int in telecommunication industry. His Technology Business) (CSturt) published journals and conference papers DIPLOMA Dr Sien worked in commercial software are related to computer networks, Senior Lecturer QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS development in MNCs in London before Anitha is a specialist in simulation models, and machine learning joining academia. She lectures in research Computer Ethics and Security. She teaches - mainly optimizations with genetic skills and Object-Oriented Systems algorithms. He has experience teaching SPM 3 SPM credits (including a pass in Bahasa Melayu and Sejarah and a credit in Mathematics) and develops courses in Security, Development. Her research interests Management and System Development for cybersecurity, programming, and project include software modelling and software undergraduates and postgraduates. management subjects. O-LEVELS 3 O-Level credits (including Mathematics) engineering education. Ms Seetha Letchumi Sukumaran Mr Koon Kim Peh UEC 3 Bs in Senior Middle 3 (UEC) (including Mathematics) Dr Tang U-Liang BSc (CompSc) Hons, BSc (Software Dev) (UTeM), MSc BSc (Hons) Maths, PhD (NUS) MSc (Comp Sc) (USM) (Comp Sc) (UTAR) CERTIFICATE Recognised Computing Certificate or equivalent Head, School of ICT Senior Lecturer Lecturer Dr Tang taught in Singapore Seetha specialises in C++, web Prior to teaching, Kim Peh Recognised related Technical / Vocational Certificate or equivalent with ONE (1) year relevant work Polytechnic for nine years. As development and open source operating worked for over 3 years as a software OTHERS experience or ONE (1) semester Bridging Programme consultant to the Polytechnic's Data system (Linux). Her experience includes engineer in banking. He specialises in Science and Analytics Center, he teaching and product development. mobile computing and software successfully applied advanced clustering engineering (UML). His interests include techniques to understand job skill Mr Kok Chye Hock mobile application development, and data DEGREE requirement profiles for the industry. He BSc (Maths & Comp Sc) Hons science. He has spent over 5 years in the also worked closely with students to help private education industry. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (UKM), MIT (CSturt) them develop and deploy AI and ML-based Senior Lecturer applications for various companies. His Chye Hock has over 20 years Mr Navid Behboodian 2 STPM Grade C (CGPA 2.0) OR equivalent AND a credit in Mathematics at SPM level / Grade C (CGPA STPM research interests are developing Natural of teaching experience. He specialises in BSc (Software Eng), MSc (Info 2.0) at STPM level Language-based AI to enhance educational Java programming. Security) (UTM) outcomes in students. Dr Tang has a keen Lecturer STAM STAM (pangkat jayyid) AND a credit in Mathematics at SPM level interest in adult education and training. Ms Naline Shanmugam Navid has 3 years of teaching BIT (Artificial Intell) Hons and 8 years of industry experience in A-LEVELS 2 Principal Passes AND a credit in Mathematics at SPM / O-Level Mr Steven Yong Yik Loong (UKM), MSc (Multimedia) EMGS, Lenovo, Huawei as ICT assistant BSc Comp St (Software Eng) (Malaya) manager, network specialist and network Hons (Nott Trent), Master of Senior Lecturer engineer. His research interests include FOUNDATION / Recognised Matriculation OR Foundation with CGPA 2.0 AND a credit in Mathematics at SPM level Software Eng (Malaya) Naline has more than five years of teaching computer networking, IOT and MATRICULATION Deputy Head, School of ICT experience in C programming, Visual Basic Cybersecurity. He is completing his PhD on Steven has over 10 years' teaching programming, Introduction to Information "EEG-based biometric authentication". UEC 5 Bs in United Examination Certificate (UEC) (including Mathematics) experience. He lectures in 3D modelling, Technology, and Internet Technology. Computer Graphics and Games Dr Abdul Qayoom Hamal 5 CPU passes with a minimum average of 50% AND a credit in Mathematics at SPM level OR its Development, Multimedia Authoring and Dr Mustafa Alobaedy BSc (Physics, Maths & Stats), CPU equivalent Development, and Interactive Media BSc IT (Sikkim Manipal), MSc BEd (Teaching & Education), Design. Prior to teaching, he worked for (Intelligent Sys), PhD (Comp Sc) MCA (Computer Applications) 5 SAM / TEE examination passes with a university aggregate of 50% AND a credit in Mathematics at SPM over five years as a corporate trainer. (UUM) (Kashmir University), SAM / TEE Senior Lecturer PhD (CompSc) (IIUM) level OR its equivalent Ms Ng Shu Min Dr Alobaedy spent more than 7 years in Lecturer BA (Maths & Comp Sc) Hons academia and more than 9 years in the Dr Abdul Qayoom has more than 6 years of A Diploma in Computer Science / Information Systems / Information Technology / Software Engineering (Bryn Mawr), MIT (CSturt), SAS software development. He has won medals industry experience working with various or equivalent with a minimum CGPA 2.50 AND a credit in Mathematics at SPM level OR its equivalent Certified Data Scientist for invention and innovation in software reputed MNCs. He has worked in the design Senior Lecturer development and educational applications, and development of software products in DIPLOMA Any other Diploma in Science and Technology / Business Studies with a minimum CGPA 2.50 may be Shu Min has had industry experience at and he owns five copyrights in optimisation Medical Imaging and SCADA. He has over 3 admitted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment process AND a credit in Mathematics at SPM level multinational companies in programming, and educational applications. Dr Alobaedy years' experience teaching programming OR its equivalent systems analysis and web publishing. She has published widely in refereed journals fundamentals, C, C++, Java, Operating specialises in software development, and presented papers at international Systems.His research interests include machine learning and AI. Any other equivalent qualification AND 3 SPM / O-Level credits (including a pass in Bahasa Melayu AND analytics and machine learning education conferences. His research interests are and research. Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Optimization, a credit in Mathematics) (for Malaysian students only) OTHERS Classification, Metaheuristic Algorithms, Mr Herison Surbakti Dr Fong Pui Kwan and Big Data Analytics. B.Info Eng (ITP)-Indonesia, Equivalent recognised entry qualification with 3 credits (including a credit in Mathematics at SPM level) BSc (Cognitive Sc) (First Class M. Eng (Comp Eng) (UAJY)- Hons) (UNIMAS), PhD Dr Okta Nurika Indonesia, M. Man (E Bus) (Intelligent System) (UNIMAS) , BSc. Hons (BIS) (UEL), MSc in (UAJY)-Indonesia Note: Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 but above 2.00 with a credit in Mathematics at SPM level OR its equivalent may be admitted subject to a rigorous SAS Certified Professional: AI & IT (UTP), PhD in IT (UTP Lecturer internal assessment process. A credit in Mathematics at SPM level for candidates (1), (4), (8) & (9) can be exempted if the entry qualification contains Mr Herison Surbakti has more than ten Machine Learning Lecturer subjects in Mathematics AND with an equivalent to, OR higher than, a credit in Mathematics at SPM level. Senior Lecturer Dr Okta has worked in the tech years of teaching experience. He has Dr Fong specialises in Machine Learning, industry as a network engineer, software published widely in refereed journals and ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Python programming and modern web presented papers in international International applicants will also be required to fulfil one of the following English language competencies: test analyst, and software project lead. He development. She is an SAS Certified has served as an Internet of Things (IoT) conferences. His research interests are • IELTS 5.0 or • TOEFL (paper based): 410 or Specialist in Machine Learning and has more assessment consultant in collaboration with Business Intelligence and Data • TOEFL (internet based): 35 or • MUET: Band 3 or than 7 years of experience in academia. Her TM Forum, a global association of Management, Data Analytics, Mobile and • Equivalent qualification research interests include artificial organizations driving digital transformation Web Development.

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