Security technology in Malaysia: MMU's three-year IT degree in cryptography, forensics and intrusion detection
Multimedia University teaches its Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Security Technology at Melaka. You get the total fee in rupees, the subjects MMU asks for, the IELTS score, the modules from computer security to digital forensics, and the two final projects. We work with 34 partner universities, and our Calicut team guides students into Malaysia every intake.
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The degree at a glance
Malaysia security technology at MMU: the degree in brief
MMU says this course builds knowledge and skills in security management and security technologies for work in government and corporate security, strategic facilities, the private sector and retail, financial institutions and major security organisations. It focuses on how security technology protects assets, with support from studies in cyber law and ethics. The degree sits in MMU's Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FIST). MMU lists the code as R3/0611/6/0050 (08/29) (MQA/FA16169).
Two published dates. The MMU page shows 08/29 on the code. The Malaysian Qualifications Register lists MQA/FA16169 for Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) (Security Technology) at Multimedia University, Melaka Campus listing, 120 credits, field 0611 (Information technology and information system), from 01/01/2023 to 31/12/2028. We show both as published and confirm the current status before you apply.
What you actually study
The Malaysia security technology curriculum, year by year
MMU lists the core subjects by year. Year 1 builds computing and networking, year 2 brings in computer security and system administration, and year 3 holds cryptography, malware detection, forensics and the two projects.
Year 1
- Computer Programming
- Computer Architecture and Organisation
- Data Communications and Networking
- Database Systems
- Operating Systems
- System Analysis and Design
- Web Techniques and Application
- Discrete Mathematics and Probability
- Ethics and Professional Conduct
Year 2
- Computer Security
- Computer Networks
- System Administration and Maintenance
- System Integration and Architecture
- Data Structure and Security
- Applied Cryptography
- Human Computer Interaction
- Fundamentals of Digital Competence for Programmers
- Three BYOC elective subjects
Year 3
- Management of Information Security
- Malware and Intrusion Detection
- Digital Forensics
- Security Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment
- Password Authentication and Biometrics
- Python for Security
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Cloud Computing
- Industrial Training
- Project I and Project II
Source: MMU programme page, which lists Applied Cryptography in both year 2 and year 3. MMU also lists university subjects: Integrity and Leadership, Character Building and Sustainable Society, and Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 for international students.
Published fees, converted
Malaysia fees for MMU security technology, in ringgit and rupees
MMU publishes a total programme fee for the whole three years, and a separate set of one-time registration charges. The charges are shown below as published.
Total programme fee, international students (3 years)
≈ Rs18.12 lakh
Published by MMU as the total programme fee for Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons.) Security Technology, with an estimated yearly fee of RM25,750.One-time registration charges on entry
≈ Rs1.64 lakh
Published by MMU for degree students: registration fee RM2,000, international processing fee for the student visa RM3,500 (MMU marks it non-refundable) and deposit RM1,500.Admission from India
Malaysia entry route for MMU security technology from India
MMU lists entry by qualification and asks for a credit in SPM Mathematics or equivalent on most routes. It does not publish an Indian Class 12 mark for this degree.
Published routes
Source: MMU programme page. Applicants whose Mathematics is not equivalent to SPM level must pass a reinforcement Mathematics subject offered in the first semester.
Diploma and other routes
MMU says a DKM, DLKM or DVM applicant needs Senate or Academic Board approval and may be asked to take a bridging programme. It also lists STAM, APEL.A and other qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
What this means for Class 12. The subject that matters is Mathematics, plus a pass in English on the UEC route. We send your Class 12 subject list and marks to MMU and get the route confirmed in writing before you apply.
English evidence
Malaysia English requirement for MMU security technology
MMU lists IELTS 5.0 for Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) Security Technology. Its equivalency table puts IELTS 5.0 alongside TOEFL iBT 40 and PTE Academic 47, and it says MUET is the recognised English qualification for admission, with other tests approved by Malaysia's higher education department also accepted. MMU adds an English preparation programme for students who need to reach the score. We confirm which test and score apply to you.
Source: MMU English Requirement for International Students, checked 11 November 2026.When you can start
Malaysia study length for this degree: three years full-time
MMU does not publish the degree intake months on the programme or fee page. We confirm the next intake, and the timing of your results, English evidence and student pass, before you apply.
The degree runs three years full-time. Year 3 holds industrial training and the two project courses.
After the degree
Where this Malaysia security technology degree can lead
MMU lists these careers: security auditor, security penetration tester, computer forensic investigator, software engineer, systems analyst and programmer.
The year 3 modules tilt towards testing, forensics and security management. Tell us which side you want and we compare it with other Malaysia cybersecurity and computing degrees on our list.
Questions families ask us
Malaysia security technology at MMU: questions answered
Is the fee per year or for the whole degree?
MMU publishes RM77,250 as the total programme fee over three years for its information technology degrees in this faculty, with an estimated yearly fee of RM25,750. We confirm the current schedule with MMU.
Why does the page show 08/29 while the register shows 2028?
MMU shows 08/29 on its programme code. The Malaysian Qualifications Register lists MQA/FA16169 from 01/01/2023 to 31/12/2028. We show both as published and confirm the current status with MMU.
Is there industrial training?
MMU lists Industrial Training in year 3, with Project I and II. We confirm when it falls in your study plan.
Does MMU name a professional body?
The page does not name one, and we do not claim any. We confirm what recognition applies to your plans.
Evidence
Sources for this Malaysia course page
- MMU: Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) (Security Technology) - code, entry routes, modules, careers. Checked 11 November 2026.
- MMU: international student fees, undergraduate - total programme fee, registration charges. Checked 11 November 2026.
- MMU: English Requirement for International Students. Checked 11 November 2026.
- Malaysian Qualifications Register, Multimedia University Melaka listing - MQA/FA16169, 120 credits, field 0611, 01/01/2023 to 31/12/2028. Checked 11 November 2026.
- Photograph: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). RM to rupee at RM1 = Rs23.4525 (29 October 2026, za.investing.com).
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