Bachelor of Computing (Cyber Security)

Institution: Curtin University of Malaysia (Sarawak) Accreditation: Listed under FTES‑approved programmes (valid as of 8 Jan 2026)

Program Overview

This programme develops expertise in cybersecurity principles, ethical hacking, cryptography, secure software development, and digital forensics. Students learn to protect networks, systems, and applications against cyber threats, preparing them to support Sarawak’s Digital Economy Strategy 2030 and safeguard critical infrastructure. Graduates are trained to anticipate, detect, and respond to cyber incidents in both public and private sectors.

Category & Alignment

• Academic Discipline: Computing / Cybersecurity
• PCDS 2030 Alignment Area: Digital Economy / Cybersecurity & Resilience

Study Duration

• 3 years (full‑time, on‑campus)
• Standard completion time: 6 semesters
• Extensions or repeated subjects are not funded under FTES

Admission Requirements

• STPM / A‑Levels / UEC with strong passes in Mathematics or Computing subjects
• Foundation or Diploma in IT/Computing/Networking with minimum CGPA ≥ 2.5
• IELTS ≥ 6.0 / TOEFL iBT ≥ 75 / MUET Band ≥ 4
• Anak Sarawak (MyKad “K” status), first bachelor’s degree, full‑time enrollment, no other scholarships or loans

Career Pathways

• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
• Security Operations Centre (SOC) Specialist
• Digital Forensics Investigator
• Information Security Consultant

🎯 Target Employers in Sarawak

• Government & Agencies: Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), State IT Security Units
• Energy & Utilities: Sarawak Energy Berhad (critical infrastructure protection)
• Telecommunications: Telekom Malaysia, Sacofa
• Private Sector: Local IT security firms, managed service providers, multinational cybersecurity consultancies

Estimated Local Salary Benchmarks (Monthly, RM)

✅ This listing reflects the official FTES‑approved Curtin Malaysia programme for Cyber Security.