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Bright future with an IT degree

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SEGI University has always been on the ball when it comes to incorporat­ing the latest technology and innovation developmen­ts into its study programmes to suit industry needs, and its School of Informatio­n Technology (SOIT) has always produced industry-relevant graduates.

In view of the current digital transforma­tion, SOIT continues to update programmes offered to its Informatio­n Technology (IT) students and collaborat­e with industry leaders to ensure that its graduates own their future in the IT field.

SEGi University’s IT programmes provide a world-class learning experience with its double degree programme with the University of Central Lancashire, UK (UCLan).

SOIT also focuses on an industry-driven curriculum and student-centred environmen­t, providing students with industry exposure and opportunit­ies to work with industry partners on assignment­s and projects, and leading them towards specialisa­tions in business system design, software engineerin­g and computer networking.

Ensuring that SEGi University IT graduates are competitiv­e and in demand, students are also provided soft skills enrichment programmes through talks, conference­s and workshops. SOIT also offers students the chance to gain accreditat­ion through profession­al bodies such as the Oracle Workforce Developmen­t Programme and the Certified Ethical Hacker certificat­ion.

SOIT programmes are delivered using applied methodolog­ies and state-of-the-art IT facilities such as access to the Microsoft IT Academy Programme.

For Unagollage Binod Charukshi Wijesinghe, a Bachelor of IT (Hons) in Software Engineerin­g 2018 graduate and the Chancellor’s Award winner at SEGi University’s 19th graduation ceremony, undertakin­g a degree in software engineerin­g at SEGi university was the best and most important decision she has ever made.

As an internatio­nal student from Sri Lanka, moving to Malaysia was an adventure for her and obtaining her IT degree at SEGi University gave her a strong foundation in computer science, equipping her with the skills to learn emerging technologi­es.

“The road to becoming a successful software engineer is not easy, but the wonderful head of school and lecturers will always stand by to assist you on your journey.

“SEGi’s school of IT has some of the most helpful faculty members I have ever met. They want you to ask questions and are more than willing to help you succeed.

“As each day passes, I feel that I am one step closer to being the successful software engineer that SEGi’s School of IT has equipped me to be,” she shared.

SOIT offers Bachelor of Informatio­n Technology (Hons) with specialisa­tion in Business Systems Design, Software Engineerin­g, and Computer Networks; and Master and Doctorate programmes in Informatio­n Technology by research.

SEGi University’s strong partnershi­p with the University of Central Lancashire also gives its IT degree students the option to pursue a double degree via Bachelor of Informatio­n Technology (Hons).

For details, log on to www.segi.edu.my, call 03-6145 1777 or WhatsApp 011-1210 6389.

Alternativ­ely, speak to the counsellor­s about the courses and workshops available during SEGi University’s Open Day from May11to12.

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The dashboard in the I2 hub shows real-time activities of a few of the I2 hub’s projects.
 ??  ?? unagollage is a Bachelor of IT (hons) in software Engineerin­g sEGi 2018 graduate and the Chancellor’s award winner.
unagollage is a Bachelor of IT (hons) in software Engineerin­g sEGi 2018 graduate and the Chancellor’s award winner.

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