Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)(2U 1I)(Work-Based Learning)

Develop industry specific skills and knowledge from the workplace environment and meet the learning outcomes of this programme.

Overview

WBL (Work-based learning) is a platform that provides students with opportunities to undertake units of study for which credit is awarded though work placements. Students can develop industry specific skills and knowledge from the workplace environment – this will help them to meet the learning outcomes of their programme. Through WBL, students should also be able to develop and enhance their employability skills and be provided with a range of opportunities relevant to employability and career development.

Within the context of the Bachelor of IT (Hons) degree, students may spend at least two years studying at HELP and one year in a work placement.

Intakes
Jan, May, Aug, Oct*

*Not applicable to students seeking credit exemptions
* For international students only

Duration
3 years 

Location
Subang Bestari

Why study Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)(2U 1I)(Work-Based Learning) at HELP?

HELP's Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) (2U 1I) (Work-based learning) Programme allows a student a different pathway to a degree in IT, gaining credits through work placement.

Advantages of WBL

  • foster learning autonomy, self-development, self-appraisal and synthesis theory with practice
  • Develop specialist knowledge and skills by using the workplace as a context for project-based or practice-evidenced learning
  • Obtain an understanding of employment opportunities and responsibilities through direct on-the-job experience
  • Develop employability skills
  • Obtain WBL that can lead to full-time employment after graduation
  • Enhance professional development and future career paths
  • Develop a greater sense of responsibility and work habits necessary for individual maturity and job competency

Programme Overview 

  • Entry Requirements

    • While the WBL is optional, placement will depend on:

    • the student’s CGPA
    • approval from academic department (interview process)
    • availability of places
    • acceptance from the organisation (interview process)
    • completion of ALL Year 1 & 2 subjects (including the five MPU subjects)

Here are the career pathways for graduates who complete the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)(2U 1I)(Work-Based Learning) programme. The graduates can further their studies and do a postgraduate degree to further unlock more career pathways.

  • Possible Career Pathways

    • Software Engineer
    • Data Scientist
    • Cloud Engineer
    • Network Specialist
    • Helpdesk Technician
    • IT Security Specialist
    • Machine Learner Engineer
    • User Interface Developer
    • Mobile Application Developer
    • Web Developer
    • Network Administrator