6-star achievers of KBU International College

The country would at least need about 200,000 engineers by the year 2020 and engineers in the field of electrics and electronics are becoming one of the most sought after in Malaysia. Recognising the abundant of job opportunities that is surfacing in the field of engineering, KBU’s School of Engineering and Computing is heightening its efforts to meet the demand for skilled and professional engineers.

“We promote a fun-learning atmosphere for students who enroll in the College. The learning process takes a more hands-on approach where students will be exposed with training, workshop and competitions,” said School of Engineering and Computing Head Lye Boon Han.

He said: “I’m proud that the College has an excellent track record in producing first-class students every year without failing. This year, we have seven students who are being awarded the first-class degree from the field of electrics and electronics engineering”. 

“The College produces a very conducive study environment where students can focus on their studies. Other than that, the facilities such as the library, engineering labs which are equipped with modern and up-to-date facilities and computer centre also comes handy for our studies,” said Ng Boon Leong, one of the first-class achievers from the graduating class of 2012. 

He added that the lecturers are approachable and always there when the students need them.

Another first-class student, Samuel Lee Joo Thiam concurred with Ng and said: “KBU does not only focus on academic excellence, but, the students will also be trained accordingly with skills and knowledge needed to face the corporate world.” 

“One should not hesitate in asking questions during lecturers. The lecturers will be more than willing to explain again if we ask,” said Samuel.

Samuel who is thankful for his parents and lecturers also added that perseverance and hard work will always win the game, be it in education or in personal life. 

KBU International College is offering an array of engineering programmes which does not only focus on theories and design works, but, complemented with stimulations, case studies, practical laboratory sessions and projects. The School promotes fun-learning environment which involves latest equipments and hands-on training that shapes the engineers of tomorrow with skills to pioneer new developments; undertake design and supervise production, to market, install and operate equipments. 

The College offers engineering and computing programmes ranging from BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering, BSc (Hons) Computer and Network Engineering, BSc (Hons) Software Engineering, BSc (Hons) Information and Communications Technology, and NCC Level 4 Diploma in Computing.  

For more information on the engineering programmes, please contact KBU International College, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya at 03-7727 3200, fax 03-7727 2733, email enquiry@kbu.edu.my or visit www.kbu.edu.my and http://facebook.com/kbuinternational

 

Shine like a star with KBU

Android Smartphone Challenge 2012

It was a moment of joy for Richard Lim Kee Wei- a SPM student from SMK Methodist (ACS) Klang who emerged as the winner for the Android Smartphone Challenge 2012.

The student who created ABC Learning Apps using MIT App Inventor after just two hours of training by KBU lecturers was overjoyed to receive Samsung Galaxy S3- which was the grand prize of the challenge.

Students Ngoh Kai Heong from SMK Tinggi St David and Tan Yi Hao from SMJK Jit Sin walked away with Samsung Galaxy Note and Samsung Galaxy Y for creating Android apps on MyWallet and Emergency Call respectively.

The event which was organised by KBU’s School of Engineering and Computing aimed at giving a glimpse of fun aspects related to the engineering and computing field to the 2012 SPM and UEC students.

The event was organised in conjunction with KBU’s Open Day had attracted participation from students around the nation.

“The Android Smartphone Challenge- is one of our initiatives to promote the fun part of engineering and computing,” said School of Engineering and Computing Head Lye Boon Han.

He added that the field of engineering and computing is often misinterpreted as tough and too technical.

“Recognising the matter we would like to promote fun-learning environment which involves latest equipments and hands-on training that would shape the engineers of tomorrow,” he added.

The event which was filled with fun activities, also saw the launching of KBU App Inventor Malaysia facebook group, aimed to create a platform for technology lovers to come and learn how to create Smartphone apps.

The Facebook group was launched by KBU Principal Dr See Hoon Peow, encouraged students to participate in the Facebook group and learn more on creating Smartphone apps.

During the Android Smartphone Challenge, students were briefed on the Android Smartphone apps and went through a simple test on Smartphone knowledge. Then, top 27 students were selected to take part in the Android Smartphone Challenge while the others went through an exciting training on how to create cool Smartphone apps.  

KBU’s School of Engineering and Computing collaborates with UK universities such as Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) and Nottingham Trent University (NTU) to provide quality programmes such as BSc (Hons) Computer & Network Engineering (3+0), BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering (3+0), Foundation in Engineering, Science and Technology, Diploma in Electronic Engineering, Diploma in Mechatronics, BSc (Hons) Software Engineering (3+0) and  BSc (Hons) Information & Communications Technology (3+0).

KBU graduates have a track record of being headhunted to exciting and rewarding careers in diverse fields ranging from engineering to computing, graphic design to interior architecture & design, all within a short timeframe and in many instances, immediately upon their graduation.

 The winners with KBU Principal Dr See Hoon Peow (far left), and from the right, Mr Lye Boon Han, Head, School of Engineering and Computing, and Mr Vince Tan (one of the judges).

 The trainers

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KBU Open Day June 2012

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Android Smartphones Apps Challenge

Android Smartphone Challenge
The aim of this challenge is to give a glimpse of fun aspects related to engineering and computing field to the 2012 SPM and UEC students.

The event which is scheduled to take place on the 23 June 2012 from 8am to 1.30pm in conjunction with KBU's Open Day has attracted participation from students around the nation.

The challenge offers an amazing opportunity for SPM and UEC students to learn how to create cool Android Smartphone apps using App Inventor while standing a chance to win attractive tech gadgets such as Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy Note and Samsung Galaxy Y.

Students will be briefed on the Smartphone apps and will then go through a simple test on Smartphone knowledge. Top 25 students will be selected to take part in the Android Smartphone Challenge while the others will go through training on how to create cool Android Smartphone apps.

Innovation Day by KBU School of Engineering and Computing

Career and Motivational Talk by X-FAB

ICT C.A.M.P is back!

Upgrade yourself @ KBU’s ICT C.A.M.P

The School of Engineering and Computing of KBU International College will be organising the ICT Cool. Aspiring .Motivational .Programme (C.A.M.P) starting from 18 June 2012.

 

1)      MSC MALAYSIA Undergraduate Skills Programme

          Building Java Platform Enterprise Edition

          J2EE Web Application

          (Soft skills and Technical skills)

          18 June 2012 - 13 July 2012                             (20 days)

2)      MSC MALAYSIA Undergraduate Skills Programme

          Unix / Linux System Administration

          (Soft skills and Technical skills)

          18 June 2012 - 13 July 2012                             (20 days)

3)      ETHICAL HACKING

          i)       22 July 2012 – 27 July 2012                   (5 days)

          (Duration is subject to change.)

4)      IBM MAINFRAME TECHNOLOGY

          i)       Introduction to IBM Mainframe: z/OS Basics

                   7 August 2012 – 13 August 2012           (5 days)

          ii)      DB2 for z/OS Fundamentals

                   14 August 2012 – 17 August 2012         (4 days)

Please register with Dr Christine Lee (christinelee@kbu.edu.my).

Stepping up with cloud computing

In today’s technological world, the phrase ‘cloud computing’ is not foreign to those involved in either computing or engineering industry. For those who are not aware of it- the phrase- simply refers to the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared resources, software and information are provided to computers and other devices as a utility over a network.

As long as there is a demand for cloud computing, there are obviously opportunities waiting to be seized by those who mastered it. Keeping this in mind, KBU International College always engages its students in activities such as IBM SmartCloud Camp which is jointly organised by IBM Malaysia and MDeC.

The event which was open for both professionals and students was held from 24^th to 25^th February 2012 in Tunku Abdul Rahman College. 

“The journey towards the IBM SmartCloud Camp started in September 2011 after a complimentary cloud training and compulsory online quiz,” said Olayemi Folake Esther, a Nigerian student from KBU who obtained second prize together with her team mates.

She added that the victory was unexpected as all she wanted was to acquire more knowledge on cloud computing from the camp.

 “KBU has contributed a lot to my success. The knowledge I acquired from the College has been very helpful,” added Olayemi who is currently pursuing her studies in BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

 “Even though I am a foreigner, I never felt out of place. The lecturers are always interacting closely with all students, both local and international students. I don’t think other institutions can offer such an environment,” said Olayemi.

 “Around 90 shortlisted students and professionals were selected to join the three-day intensive camp, “said Chong Han Liang, KBU alumnus who graduated last year with BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering. 

“There were 15 teams comprised of professionals and students competing amongst each other. We were given two scenarios to choose from for the topic of our proposal- delivering infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and delivering Software as a Service (SaaS),” said Chong who grabbed second prize in the competition.

Chong added that the close collaboration between KBU and IBM has enabled him to obtain first-hand exposure to IBM technologies.

“KBU has paved a solid foundation for me to tackle the daily challenges in my working life,” he added.

Our students’ continuous success proves the quality of engineering programmes provided by the College. KBU graduates have a track record of being headhunted to exciting and rewarding careers in diverse fields, all within a short timeframe, and in many instances, immediately upon their graduation.

The College offers an array of engineering and computing programmes ranging from BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering, BSc (Hons) Computer and Network Engineering, BSc (Hons) Software Engineering, BSc (Hons) Information and Communications Technology, and NCC Level 4 Diploma in Computing. 

For further details, please contact KBU International College, Bandar Utama, at Tel: 03-77273200 or Fax: 03-77272733 or email: enquiry@kbu.edu.my or visit our website: www.kbu.edu.my. You can also join us at http://facebook.com/kbuinternational.  Alternatively, you can also visit us during the KBU Info Day (17-18^th March 2011) or drop by during KBU Open Day which is scheduled to take place on   24^th-25^th March 2012 from 8.30am-6 pm.

(Published in The Star newpaper.)

IBM SmartCloud Camp

A group of students and lecturers from the School of Engineering and Computing secured a place in the SmartCloud which IBM is organizing with the support from Multimedia Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (MDEC).  The camp was held from 23 to 25 February 2012, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Dewan Utama, Tunku Abdul Rahman College, Setapak.

The SmartCloud Camp started off at the end of Sept last year and since then IBM had trained 389 students and IT professionals on the foundation of cloud computing. Of this number, 60 students have obtained their certification on IBM cloud computing which granted them the privilege to join the 3-day SmartCloud Camp.

We are pleased to announce that two KBU students were part of the team who won the Second Prize at the SmartCloud Camp.  The winners received a HTC Cha Cha android phone each.  All participants received a certificate of participation from IBM.

Group Photo

The team who won the second prize. Esther (centre) is currently pursuing her BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronics, Year 1.  The other KBU student (Chong Han Liang) was not present during the prize-giving ceremony.

Another team with KBU student, Eng Lian Xun (right).

Determination- key to success

"Hi! It's me again!"

The winners

Having grabbed the runner-up position for two consecutive years in the eGenting programming competition- the determined KBU alumnus Chong Han Liang-has emerged as the winner for the year 2011, receiving cash amounting RM6000. 

 “The competition lets students to have a brief exposure to real-world programming challenges, requiring them to apply what is learnt in their curriculum. The competition opens the door of opportunities for students and reveals how the real working world would be, “said Chong who graduated from BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering last year.

He added that such competitions will in turn allow students to focus on the key aspects of writing code.

 “From my experience, the competition usually attracts 100-200 students from around the nation and the students will be given 8 hours to attempt 4 to 5 real world programming tasks,” said Chong.

He added that the questions normally range from easy, with algorithm which is usually hinted, requiring the participant to translate the code and figure the best way to solve the business logic and translate their ideas into code.

Upon asking on the secret of his success, he said that KBU has paved the foundation (fundamental knowledge) required to tackle the different programming scenarios.

The competition is supported by MSC Malaysia and Multimedia Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (MDec).

Contestants from all over the country converged at Wisma Genting in Kuala Lumpur late last year to test their ability and skills in programming. 

Chong’s continuous success proves the quality of the engineering programme at KBU.

KBU International College has enjoyed an extensive collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University, a UK university renowned for its academic excellence and success rate of graduate employability. Through the strategic alliance of eight years, KBU had seen an increase in the number of university’s honours degree programmes delivered by KBU under the “3+0” mode.

KBU graduates have a track record of being headhunted to exciting and rewarding careers in diverse fields ranging from engineering to computing, graphic design to interior architecture & design, all within a short timeframe and in many instances, immediately upon their graduation.

For further details, please contact KBU International College, Bandar Utama, at Tel: 03-77273200 or Fax: 03-77272733 or email: enquiry@kbu.edu.my or visit our website: www.kbu.edu.my. You can also join us at http://facebook.com/kbuinternational.  Alternatively, you can also visit us during the KBU Info Day (17-18^th March 2011) or drop by during KBU Open Day which is scheduled to take place on   24^th-25^th March 2012 from 8.30am-6 pm. 

(This article was also published in The Star, 7 March 2012)