Courses Details

  • Class Timings Lecture Hours
    6:30AM – 10:30AM
    Tutorials 10.30AM - 12.30PM (Sunday-Friday)
  • Duration 3 Years
    (6 semesters)
  • Language English
  • Credits 123 Credit Hours
  • Assessments Yes
  • Degree Awarded by Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
  • Apply for Scholarship
Aim of Course

    BSc (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in Internet of Things(IOT) is a Full-time campus based course of 123 credit. Degree will be awarded by 5-star Rated Award Winning University. Students from any faculty can join. The main aims of the course are :

  • Facilitate your progression, both academic and practical, by developing knowledge, key skills and the capacity for independent and life-long learning.
  • Develop your skills in imaginative problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Help you develop a Personal Development Portfolio to support your career aspirations.
  • Provide you with a stimulating, interactive and accessible course of study that gives you a sound grasp of Information Technology knowledge & analysis and contemporary issues which you can develop and apply in your future employment.
  • Develop your imagination and innovative abilities and help you show initiative and creativity in your work.
  • Develop your intelligence, ingenuity, inventiveness and independence as well as your communication skills.
Corporate Readiness Program

Enabling our IT and Management graduates become industry-ready by acquiring and reinforcing the knowledge, skills and attitude required to deliver organizational goals.

Corporate Readiness Programme is provided with a pure objective of helping our students to discover the path to a rewarding career. Corporate Readiness Programme is a customized set of courses that’ll take you on a journey of learning and help you become a successful and future ready professional. Under this programme we offer more than 50 industry relevant online certification training courses, worth above NPR 6 lakhs, along with your degree to enhance job readiness.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:

  • Familiarity with a broad range of information technologies and how they are used.
  • An understanding of frameworks and planning techniques for the strategic management of information systems in organisations.
  • The ability to critically evaluate and apply appropriate strategies and techniques to the development of information technologies.
DEGREE LEVEL 1

Students will learn fundamental skills required by every IT professional, and the basic understanding of the underlying computer system through Computer Architecture, operating systems, networking and databases. The modules will also help them develop personal and organisational skills, as well as nurture creativity and innovation.

COMMON MODULES
  • Introduction to Databases
  • Introduction to Networking
  • System Software and Computing Concepts
  • Python Programming
  • Digital Thinking and Innovation
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Integrated Computer Systems
  • Mathematical Concepts for Computing
  • Introduction to Security and Forensic Technologies
  • Fundamental of Entrepreneurship
SPECIALISED MODULES
  • Introduction to Internet of Things
DEGREE LEVEL 2

A broader range of skills will be learnt, in which students will gain a better understanding of frameworks and planning techniques for the strategic management of information systems, programming languages and techniques, and further analysis and design skills. We will further nurture their creativity and innovation as well as independent learning to prepare them for the workplace.

COMMON MODULES
  • Programming for Data Analysis
  • System Development Methods
  • Object Oriented Development with Java
  • Innovation Process
  • Mobile and Wireless Technology
  • Concurrent Programming
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Web Applications
  • Research Methods for Computing and Technology
SPECIALISED MODULES
  • Network Security
  • IoT Connectivity
  • Developing IoT Applications
INTERNSHIP 12 WEEKS

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 12 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

DEGREE LEVEL 3

Students will make use of their previous studies and industrial experience to extend their familiarity in a broad range of information technologies and to refine their personal and professional development. Students will enhance their programming skills and move further into the areas of cloud computing and big data. A final year project requires them to investigate and develop a solution for a realworld problem - they will demonstrate their ability to combine technical knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills to produce a personal achievement portfolio.

COMMON MODULES
  • Project Management
  • Advanced Database
  • Critical Issues in Managing Information Systems in Organisations
  • Cloud Infrastructure and Services
  • Venture Building
SPECIALISED MODULES
  • Edge Computing: Concepts and Applications
  • Distributed Computer Systems
  • Emergent Technology
  • Human Computer Interaction and Usability
  • Investigations in Internet of Things(IOT)
  • Internet of Things(IOT) Project
CAREER OPTIONS
  • Microcontroller Programmer
  • Machine Learning Programmer
  • Cloud Security Specialist
  • Embedded Device Developer
  • Data Scientist
  • Network Developers
  • Mobile Application Developer
  • Web Developer
  • Big Data Analysts
  • Technology Consultant
  • Web Development Engineer
  • Project Manager – IoT
  • IoT Innovation Manager
  • IoT Software Developer
  • Infrastructure and Test Engineer
DEGREE & RECOGNITIONS

Degree of BSc (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in Internet of Things (IoT) will be awarded by Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation. B.Sc.(Hons.) in IT is recognized by Tribhuvan University as Bachelor’s Degree (Information Technology).
We are approved by the Ministry of Education, Nepal Government to run the courses from APU, Malaysia at Kathmandu, Nepal.
Asia Pacific University (APU) received international recognition by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in 2017 with APU being awarded 5-Star in four categories of the QS Stars Rating – Teaching, Employability, Facilities and Inclusiveness. The QS Stars rating measures achievements of universities worldwide.

Internship

A well-structured internship or industrial training programme in collaboration with the industry is incorporated into the curriculum. The main objective of the internship programme is to further enhance your employability. Students are required to complete an Internship or Industrial Training module of 12 weeks.

ENTRY REQUIREMNETS

Direct Entry to Level 1 of the Degree :

  • Successful completion of 10+2 or equivalent (any discipline) with minimum 50% marks in Mathematics at SEE level (Grade-X) or;
  • Successful completion of A-Level with at least a pass in 3 subjects and successful completion of O-Level or equivalent with credit in Mathematics or;
  • Successful completion of STPM with 2 full passes or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.0 and completion of SPM or equivalent with credit in Mathematics or;
  • A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above

Direct Entry to Level 2 of the Degree :

  • Successful completion of Level 1 of an APU Computing & Technology Programme or;
  • A Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 or;
  • Any other Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.5, and credit in Mathematics at SPM level or;
  • A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.
ENGLISH REQUIRMENTS

Evidence of satisfactory English language skills is required for candidates where English is not their first language.