How to Choose the Best University for Top Computer Software Engineering in Malaysia

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Education and Career Roadmap to Becoming a Software Engineer in Malaysia

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Learn how to become a computer software engineer in Malaysia by talking to knowledgeable & experienced counselors and then choosing the best private university for your degree studies. Research the education and career requirements, training and certification information and experience needed to be successful in your future career in computer software engineering.

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Should I Become a Computer Software Engineer in Malaysia?

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Jeremy Lee, Software Engineering Graduate from Asia Pacific University (APU)

Computer software engineers, or software developers, design and develop software applications or computer systems in Malaysia. They develop computer applications for clients as well as the major systems that make a computer run.

Students interested in a career in computer software engineering needs to have analytical skill, problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills as well as creativity and attention to detail; familiarity with database management, development environment, program testing and other related software.

Students should be good in Mathematics and possess at least a Credit in SPM or O-Levels for Maths. Students should have a strong interest in programming and lots of patience in creating a programme.

Step 1: Learn About the Software Engineering Career in Malaysia

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I didn’t come from a rich family. My mother was recommended to EduSpiral who advised us to go for First City University College’s affordable diploma and yet high quality.
Hou Tung, Diploma in IT at KBU International College

Computer software engineering includes a variety of tasks and job descriptions, so aspiring software engineers may need to research the field before pursuing education and training that will prepare them for a particular career path. The types of software that computer software engineers create, test and evaluate include business applications, network control systems, operating systems, databases, middleware and computer games. Software engineers may use a variety of different programming languages.

Those who work primarily with computer systems may design and implement data assurance and system security, as well as customize computer systems to meet the needs of clients. They may also set up intranets, which are networks that allow different computers within an organization to communicate.

Step 2: Talk to Knowledgeable & Experienced Counselors

Being in Sabah made it difficult for me to survey the universities in Peninsula. I found EduSpiral online and they provided detailed information & helped me with my application. They even took me around the university for a tour when I went to visit. Xavier Phang, Software Engineering at Asia Pacific University (APU)
Being in Sabah made it difficult for me to survey the universities in Peninsula. I found EduSpiral online and they provided detailed information & helped me with my application. They even took me around the university for a tour when I went to visit. Xavier Phang, Software Engineering at Asia Pacific University (APU)

Talking to an experienced education advisor would help you to navigate through this confusing time of choosing the best course that fits you.

Experienced education counselors are able to analyse your interests, personality and exam results to help you make a list of possible courses for consideration. EduSpiral Consultant Services staff have more than 15 years experience in counseling students. Having worked in the private education industry, we have in-depth knowledge of each private university and college in what they are good at.

EduSpiral Consultant Services has worked with our partner universities and colleges for many years while the counselors at the private universities or agents’ offices change every few years therefore they would not have the in-depth knowledge of the courses and the university that they are working at.

At EduSpiral Consultant Services, I have worked in the private higher education industry in Malaysia for more than 15 years advising students with facts and evidence on how to choose the right course after SPM. You should carefully think about what are the options available to you. To choose the best course that fits you, students may fill up our EduSpiral Career Assessment form for evaluation.

The EduSpiral Career Assessment form is a simple form designed by us that gathers information from students after SPM, O-Levels, UEC, STPM or A-Levels in order to assess their aptitude helping us to determine the most suitable course and career progression.

Step 3: Choose to Study the Bachelor’s Degree at a Top University in Malaysia

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Chin Mun & Li Ching, Business Computing at Asia Pacific University

A bachelor’s degree is usually the minimum education requirement for computer software engineering jobs in Malaysia. Those who work with applications typically major in software engineering, computer science or mathematics. Courses in a computer science undergraduate program may include computer fundamentals, data structures, principles of programming languages, software engineering and computer architecture.

Students must choose a top university in Malaysia for computer software engineering in order to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful in this career.

A good university would have a solid internship programme in place. Employers in Malaysia may prefer to hire those who have relevant experience in addition to a bachelor’s degree. Students can participate in internships during their undergraduate education to enhance their employment prospects. Internships also enable students to gain hands-on experience and learn new skills from professionals in the industry.

Step 4: Get Professional Certificate During your Studies in Software Engineering in Malaysia

EduSpiral picked me up from KL Sentral to tour the campus & provided counseling to help me make the right choice.
EduSpiral picked me up from KL Sentral to tour the campus & provided counseling to help me make the right choice.
Qi Leem, Software Engineering Graduate from Asia Pacific University (APU)

Gain professional certification. Obtaining certification can demonstrate a certain level of competence and make job applicants more competitive.

Product vendors, software firms and professional computing societies, such as the Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and many more offer certification programmes in Malaysia.

Students who seek certification from a product vendor or software firm may be required to work with the company’s products, while certification from a professional computing society typically requires a series of examinations, maintenance of membership and periodical recertification.

Step 5: Gain Related Experience and Skills in your Job in Malaysia

Since computer software engineers design new software programs, they should have a high degree of creativity. They should also have strong problem-solving, mathematical and analytical skills, as well as the ability to work with abstract concepts. Communication skills are also important since they must interact with hardware engineers, industrial designers, manufacturing operations personnel and end users to develop software products. An entry-level position, such as a computer support specialist or computer technician, can help prospective engineers develop these skills and obtain hands-on experience in the field.

Choose the Best University for Software Engineering in Malaysia to Study so that you can get the necessary Knowledge & Skills to Succeed

Software Engineering at Asia Pacific University (APU)
I was confused about what to study & at which university. Talking to EduSpiral helped clear my doubts.
Zen Yi, Graduated from Software Engineering at Asia Pacific University (APU)

So, what does all the awards matter to you as a student who is looking for a university? The awards are evidence of quality and commitment of the university to providing you with a solid education in IT.

There are many IT graduates out there and many more graduating. With so many jobs available and yet there are many IT graduates who are not able to find a job. Why is that? The answer is because the colleges and universities have not prepared their students with the knowledge and necessary IT skills to secure a job.

According to Dr. Shawn Tan in his article in Digital News Asia on March 13, 2013, stated “While it is not difficult to hire people, it is increasingly difficult to hire good people, something that is corroborated with the situation on the ground. What the entire industry sorely needs is brains, but what we get are mostly bodies.

For some reason, our universities are not graduating the right kind of people. Therefore, the real problem is that we have one too many bad Computer Science programs in our country.”

In addition to IT knowledge and skills, students also lack communication skills and possess a poor command of the English language.  Without all these, you are unable to pass through the first interview. Don’t choose a university or college because it is cheap and where the students speak mostly in their mother tongue.

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