Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Software)
Program Overview
Software Engineering focuses on the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software systems. Students gain expertise in programming, algorithms, software architecture, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, preparing them to contribute to Sarawak’s digital economy transformation and the growing demand for ICT professionals.
Category & Alignment
- Academic Discipline: Engineering
- PCDS 2030 Alignment Area: Digital Economy
Study Duration
- 4 years (full‑time, on‑campus)
- Standard completion time: 8 semesters
- Extensions or repeated subjects are not funded under FTES
Admission Requirements
- STPM / A‑Levels / UEC with strong passes in Mathematics
- Foundation or Diploma in Science/Engineering/ICT 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
- Software Engineer
- Systems Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
- Cybersecurity Engineer
- Application Developer
🎯 Target Employers in Sarawak
- Digital Economy & ICT: Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), local ICT startups
- Energy & Utilities: Sarawak Energy Berhad (digital systems, automation)
- Telecommunications: Telekom Malaysia, Sacofa
- Research & Academia: UNIMAS ICT labs, Swinburne Sarawak R&D centres
Estimated Local Salary Benchmarks (Monthly, RM)
| Career Stage | Typical Job Title | Salary Range (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (0–2 yrs) | Graduate Software Engineer / Application Developer | RM 3,000 – RM 3,800 |
| Mid Level (3–7 yrs) | Software Engineer / Systems Analyst | RM 5,000 – RM 7,500 |
| Senior Level (8–15 yrs) | Senior Engineer / Cloud Architect | RM 8,000 – RM 12,000 |
| Executive Level (15+ yrs) | Head of Software / CTO | RM 15,000 – RM 25,000 |