Department of Communication Technology and Network

Introduction

The formation of the faculty on October 1^st 1998 also marked the establishment of the Department of Communication Technology and Network.

Objectives

Department of Communication Technology and Network is established for the purpose to:-

1. Provide and offer courses related to Computer Network and Parallel and Distributed Computing as these fields play a major role in the current development of network application system.
2. Produce graduates with sufficient skills in network design and analysis who can help accelerate the development of network infrastructure in Malaysia for the success of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) flagship applications.
3. Provide as many experts in network system development skills in developing and managing computer network systems to adapt with the latest network technology such as grid computing, wireless and mobile network and high performance computing.
4. Serve as a centre of excellence for research in network, parallel and distributed computing as well as wireless and mobile network disciplinary field.

Academic Programme

This department offers Bachelor in Computer Science (Computer Network) with Honours. This programme outcome entails students to acquire sufficient knowledge, technical and entrepreneur skills in the field of computer network. Students will be exposed to think critically and communicate efficiently demonstrating high level of professionalism, attitudes and netiquette.

Bachelor in Computer Science (Computer Network) with Honours

This programme highlights the main principles of network infrastructure and software engineering in designing communication and telecommunication systems. This includes current techniques for designing, maintaining and troubleshooting secure network system, utilizing local area network (LAN) and wide area network environments and critical issues in developing network environment system.

 
Career Prospects    

The program offers over a wide range of career opportunities for its graduates to choose from as follows:

• »  Network Administrator
• »  System Analyst
• »  Computer Network Support Specialist
• »  Computer Network Architect
• »  Application Developer

Graduates also have the opportunity to continue their studies at Master and Ph.D level.

Updated:: 05/06/2026 [aimiaqilah]