Meeting computing industry needs
cOMPUTING and computer technology have become part of today’s societal imprint. The good news is that there is a wide range of excellent career openings for those interested in specialising in this field. Today, there are limitless opportunities to work on technologies that mirror the way society thinks, imagines and creates.
Digital literacy and technological knowledge have become crucial to the development of human capital. Hence, there is a constant demand in the industry for graduates with the proven ability to build software systems, develop new businesscompatible applications and who possess strong information technology and computing skills.
Recently, the Malaysian Government rolled out a slew of flagship projects to make the information and communications technology (ICT) sector one of the largest components.
The ICT industry currently accounts for 10% of Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) and it is expected to increase significantly by 2020, with the continued development of the ICT sector under the Digital Malaysia Programme, launched in July 2012.
As one of the pioneer private institutions in Malaysia to offer various tertiary courses in Computer Science, KDU University College has always worked hard in meeting the needs of the computing industry.
They believe that graduates should not only be able to excel academically, but also possess an entrepreneurial spirit that would set them apart from others.
Keeping the philosophy in mind, students are encouraged to take part in workshops such as the annual MIBPC Master Series Workshop, sponsored by MDEC held last month.
Also recently, a group of computing students from KDU University College that devised a solution called AWAS, short for Automated Warning Alert Safety, was shortlisted to compete in the national level of the MyInovasi 2012 competition.
AWAS, being a system deployed in the case of car emergencies, was awarded a grant of RM5,000 to build. The AWAS device is also an electronic device that can receive radio signals from nearby AWAS transmitters.
The receiver, in-built in the car’s dashboard, emits a beeping sound when it picks up nearby warning signals. This alerts the driver to any potential hazards nearby. Thus, drivers can take precautions to avoid untoward accidents.
KDU’s Department of Computing Studies currently offers both diploma and degree programmes for those who are interested in pursuing an education in the field of IT. Its homegrown degree programme, Bachelor of Computing (Honours), allows students the option of choosing majors such as Mobile Technology, Computer Security, Networking and Multimedia Technology.
KDU University College, a member of the KDU Education Group, is a pioneer and leading provider in the field of private tertiary education since 1983.
The KDU Education Group is a fully integrated education services provider, from primary and secondary, both local and international, through to undergraduate and postgraduate levels and executive and professional development programmes.
The KDU Education Group is the education arm of Paramount Corporation Berhad, a public company that is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Securities Malaysia Berhad and whose diversified business interests include property development and construction.
For details, call 03-7722 3528/ 3598, e-mail pac@kdu.edu.my, or log on to http://acca.kdu.edu.my