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B. IT (Hons) Knowledge Engineering

Objective:

  • To produce highly competent knowledge professionals who are able to design and develop knowledge-based information systems for knowledge representation, management, and discovery
  • To produce leaders, critical thinkers and technopreneurs in IT for the knowledge economy.

This programme is designed to train students with the necessary knowledge and skills required for building knowledge-based systems. The programme covers the traditional ground of Knowledge Acquisition techniques, Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, Knowledge Discovery, and Knowledge Maintenance and Management. Students enrolled in this programme will receive fundamental training in programming and problem solving skills, computer systems, mathematics for IT and information database. In addition to the fundamental subjects, this programme includes the following major subjects: Artificial Intelligence, Expert System, Database Design & Management, E-Commerce Technology, Data Mining & Machine Learning, Knowledge Management and Decision Support Systems. The programme also prepares students for a working environment with business and management-related courses, such as Technopreneur Venture, Introduction to Cyberpreneurship and Technical Communications.

There is a variety of prospective careers for the students in this programme such as Knowledge Engineer, Data Analyst, MIS specialists, Project Manager, Software Developer, Database Administrator, IT consultant, Researcher and Entrepreneur.


Programme Outcomes (B.IT, KE)
Common Components in all majors
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Programme Outcomes

1. Ability to apply soft skills in work and career related activities
  • University subject like Technical Communications is offered to the students to increase their ability in written and oral communications for academic and career purposes.
  • Report writing and oral presentations are part of many subjects' requirement, e.g. Final Year Project, Industrial Training, Introduction to Cyberpreneurship, and Technopreneur Venture, as well as many other core and major subjects.
  • Students learn to manage time and acquire relevant data and information in Final Year Project and Industrial Training.
  • Students learn to apply soft skills through participation in various competitions, e.g. HSBC Young IT Entrepreneur Awards, IBM Competition and Imagine Cup.
2. Good understanding of fundamental concepts
  • Mathematical subjects including Mathematical Techniques I and Mathematical Techniques II help to build a strong mathematics foundation to understand basic ICT concepts.
  • Core and major subjects including Computer Programming I, Computer Programming II, Digital Systems, Discrete Structures, Database Systems, Data Communications and Telecommunications Systems, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Introduction to Machine Architecture, and Data Structures and Algorithms introduces basic concepts and fundamental theories which are applicable to advance systems and applications in ICT.
  • Emphasis on fundamental and practical hands-on skills in programming and lab-based subjects.
  • Prepare students to strengthen their basic knowledge and competencies in ICT.
3. Acquisition and mastery of knowledge in specialized areas
  • Each degree programme is designed to achieve the depth of knowledge through carefully selected core subjects which pertains to the fields of specialization.
  • Major subjects for this programme include Introduction to Knowledge Management, Artificial Intelligence, Introduction to Natural Language Processing, Cryptography and Data Security, E-Commerce Technology, Data Mining and Machine Learning Systems, Expert Systems, Business Intelligence, and Decision Support Systems.
  • Final year project topics are related to the major in order to strengthen their in-depth competence.
  • Assignments and mini projects are geared to give emphasis to system design and development according to real world environment.
  • Optional professional short courses such as Microsoft and Sun Java Certification programs can build and enhance knowledge in the specialized area.
4. Acquisition of analytical capabilities and problem- solving skills
  • Students would need to apply their analytical and problem solving skills when dealing with their Final Year Project
  • Competitions such as IBM Programming competition, SUN Java Forte Programming Competition, MMU-Microsoft .NET Programming Competition and external competitions such as e-Genting Programming Competition, Microsoft .Net Student Competition and Microsoft Imagine Cup Competition strengthen students' capabilities to adopt a systems approach in their projects.
  • Most subjects have associated laboratory sessions to give students hands-on experience in identifying, formulating and solving problems.
  • Balanced mix of individual and group projects and assignments helps students to appreciate problem formulation and solution finding.
5. Adaptability and passion for learning
  • Provides opportunity for the students to experience actual industrial environment and perform job to the expectations during their studies via industrial training and practicing ICT professionals in the industry. This also enhances students' understanding of the ever-changing industrial environment.
  • Participate in various faculty-organized workshops, seminars and conferences (e.g. M2USIC, IBM Workshop, Microsoft Technology Updates, Sterling Lectures, I-Space lecture series from Japan universities, etc.)
  • Additional optional professional certification courses organized in MMU are offered to the students so that they learn hands-on working skills, e.g. Microsoft, SUN, and Cisco certifications.
6. Cultivation of innovative mind and development of entrepreneurial skills
  • FYP project and participation in various intra- and inter-varsity competitions train the students to have innovative mind in IT system design and development.
  • Students are aware that they can start up new companies themselves after their graduation through the subject of Introduction to Cyberpreneurship and Technopreneur Venture.
  • Mandatory final year project with presentation to let the students understand and acquire confidence in project writing and presentation skills. Students are expected to write a business proposal at the end of the project.
7. Understanding of the responsibility with moral and professional ethics
  • All FIT students are also expected to study subjects such as Islamic Studies, Moral and Ethics, Ethics and Professional Conduct where they are taught the moral and social obligations required of an ICT professional.
  • Seminars and talks on the ethics and social responsibilities of IT specialists in various industries, delivered by the speakers from academic institutions and industries are organized frequently throughout the academic year, both by the Faculty and University.
  • Industrial training exposes students to real working environments in which they can gain a better appreciation for moral and professional ethics.


Common Components in all majors

The Faculty of Information Technology aims to develop high-quality undergraduates. To achieve this goal, our students are trained with up-to-date course contents with a good balance between practical-oriented and research-oriented education. Apart from fundamental skills and specialised skills offered in each programme, all the programmes also offer the following components:

  • Industrial Training: Students normally undergo an industrial training in their Delta year (1st Trimester). Students will be placed in a company and experience real-life working experience. This is a very fruitful process.
  • Final Year Project (FYP): Before graduation, students need to complete their final year projects. With the help of their respective lecturers (assigned as project supervisors), students have a chance to implement prototypes of products from their ideas. (See more information at http://tpr3321.mmu.edu.my/)
  • Professional Certificates: To be well-prepared for the working environment and to provide students with a competitive edge, the faculty also offers various programmes with professional certificates (i.e. CISCO, MSITA, SAI, SAP). These programmes are offered at a substantial reduction in cost (in comparison to the same courses offered by commercial sectors). (See more information at http://fit.mmu.edu.my/)
  • Entrepreneurship: It is our philosophy that students should be trained and should possess entrepreneurial skills. Courses such as Introduction to Cyberpreneurship and Technopreneur Venture are designed to reinforce this concept to students. Students and staff are encouraged to commercialise their research work. Filing patents for intellectual properties or commercialisation of projects are encouraged. The Centre for Commercialisation and Technopreneur Development (CCTD) is the unit that assists students and staff on this matter.
  • Humanity and Soft Skills: Education is not solely about scoring high marks in all subjects. The quality of a person does not only depend on what he knows but also from how he uses what he knows for the betterment of mankind. Humanity and soft skills are the important components in all programmes. They help to expose students to a different dimension in life, apart from academics. Students are encouraged to participate in many activities (See: http://www.mmu.edu.my/~stad/ for list of clubs).

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