Each degree is divided into three levels which denote the academic standards, where completion of level 3 is the Honours standard. For Full-time students each level corresponds to a year of study. Each year of full-time study comprises of 2 semesters each of 6 months. Each semester comprises minimum of 16 weeks of teaching weeks and 2 weeks of additional independent learning & assessment.

LEVEL 1

You will learn fundamental skills required by every IT professional, and the basic understanding of the underlying computer system through Computer Architecture, operating systems, networks and databases. The modules will also help you develop personal and organizational skills, as well as nurture creativity and innovation.

Common Modules

• Introduction to Management
• System Analysis & Design
• Fundamentals of Software Development
• Mathematical Concepts for Computing
• Operating Systems & Computer Architecture
• Introduction to Networking
• Introduction to Databases

Specialised Modules

• Introduction to C Programming
• Introduction to IoT
• Instrumentation & Measurement

LEVEL 2

A broader range of skills will be learnt, in which you will gain better understanding of frameworks and planning techniques for the strategic management of information systems, programming languages and techniques, and further analysis and design skills. We will further nurture your creativity and innovation as well as independent learning to prepare you for the workplace.

Common Modules

• Object Oriented Development with Java
• System Development Methods
• Professional & Enterprise Development
• Creativity & Innovation
• Research Methods for Computing and Technology
• Workplace Professional Communication Skills
• Employee & Employment Trends

Specialised Modules

• Mobile & Wireless Technology
• Web Applications
• Probability & Statistical Modelling
• System Programming & Computer Control
• Network Security
• LoWPAN & Ad-hoc Networking
• Enterprise Internet of Things

INTERNSHIP (12 weeks)

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 12 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

LEVEL 3

You will make use of your previous studies and industrial experience to extend your familiarity in a broad range of information technologies and to refine your personal and professional development. You will enhance your programming skills and move further into the areas of cloud computing and big data. A final year project requires you to investigate and develop a solution for a real-world problem – you will demonstrate your ability to combine technical knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills to produce a personal achievement portfolio.

Common Modules

• Innovation Management & New Product Development
• Project Management

Specialised and Option Modules

• Distributed Computer Systems
• Developing IoT Applications
• Computer Systems Management
• Cloud Infrastructure & Services
• Ubiquitous Computing
• Knowledge Discovery & Big Data Analytics
• HCI & Usability
• Investigations in Internet of Things
• Internet of Things Project

Note: The specialism will appear only in the academic transcript.

• Systems Analyst
• IT Executive
• IT Consultant
• Information Systems Analyst
• Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
• Technical Support Manager
• IT Sales Manager
• IT Application Developer
• IT Auditor
• IT Project Manager
• IT Helpdesk Manager
• System Administrator
• Systems Consultant

Degree of BSc (Hons) in Information Technology with specialism in Internet of Things (IoT) will be awarded by Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation. B.Sc.(Hons.) in IT is recognized by Tribhuvan University as Bachelor’s Degree (Information Technology).

We are approved by Ministry of Education, Nepal Government to run the courses from APU, Malaysia at Kathmandu, Nepal.

Asia Pacific University (APU) received international recognition by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in 2017 with APU being awarded 5-Star in four categories of the QS Stars Rating – Teaching, Employability, Facilities and Inclusiveness. The QS Stars rating measures achievements of universities worldwide.

A well structured internship or industrial training programme in collaboration with the industry is incorporated in into the curriculum. The main objective of the internship programme is to further enhance your employability . Students are required to complete an Internship or Industrial Training module of 12 weeks.

• Direct Entry to Level1 of the Degree:

• Successful completion of 1 0+2 or equivalent (any discipline) with minimum 50% marks in Mathematics at SEE level(Grade-X) or ;
• Successful completion of A-Level with at least a pass in 3 subjects and successful completion of 0-Level or equivalent with credit in Mathematics or ;
• Successful completion of STPM with 2 full passes or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.0 and completion of SPM or equivalent with credit in Mathematics or ;
• A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above

• Direct Entry to Level 2 of the Degree:

• Successful completion of Level 1 of an APU Computing & Technology Programme or;
• A Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 or;
• Any other Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.5, and credit in Mathematics at SPM level or;
• A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.

English Requirements

• Evidence of satisfactory English language skills is required for candidates where English is not their first language.