NitroDegree in Applied Software Engineering

Duration

24 Months

Schedule

9 AM to 3 PM | Mondays to Fridays

Next Intake

9 November 2025

Accredited by:

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JPK logo
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Forward College

NitroDegree in Applied Software Engineering

Duration

24 Months

Schedule

9 AM to 3 PM | Mondays to Fridays

Next Intake

9 November 2025

Accredited by:

KSM logo
JPK logo
PTPK logo
Forward College

NitroDegree in Applied Software Engineering

Duration

24 Months

Schedule

9 AM to 3 PM | Mondays to Fridays

Next Intake

9 November 2025

Accredited by:

KSM logo
JPK logo
PTPK logo
Forward College

Because today, the whole world runs on software.

The NitroDegree in Applied Software Engineering equips students with in-demand skills through real-world training in modern mobile and web development. Designed with industry partners, the program focuses on practical experience, current tools, and coding best practices—preparing graduates to build reliable, high-quality software from day one.

Job guaranteed by best companies in region
Job guaranteed by best companies in region

Job guaranteed by best companies in region

Mentored by seasoned industry practitioners
Mentored by seasoned industry practitioners

Mentored by seasoned industry practitioners

Exciting global tech career pathways
Exciting global tech career pathways

Exciting global tech career pathways

What you'll learn?

The NitroDegree in Applied Software Engineering prepares students for real-world tech roles with hands-on training in mobile and web development. Co-designed with industry partners, the program focuses on current tools, best practices, and practical skills to build reliable, high-quality software from day one.

BACKEND WEB

  • Backend Application Architecture and Services

  • Server-side Programming and Frameworks

  • Server-side Architecture & Security

  • Database Design and Architecture

  • Model-View-Controller Architecture and Development

  • REST API Design and Development

  • DevOps Essentials and Containers

  • Continuous Integration and Delivery (CD/CD)

COMPUTER SCIENCE

  • Programming Fundamentals

  • Software Design and Architecture

  • Data Structures & Algorithms

  • Computer Networks & Security

DATA SCIENCE

  • Introduction to Machine Learning

  • Data Analysis & Visualization

  • Neural Networks & Deep Learning

  • Data Science in Production

  • Data Science Technical Seminar

MOBILE

  • Introduction to Android Development

  • Introduction to Kotlin

  • UI Designing in Android Applications

  • Persistent Data in Android

  • Mobile Networking

  • Android Concurrency and Parallelism

  • Advanced Architectural Patterns in Android

  • Debugging & Analytics

  • Android Publication

FRONTEND WEB

  • HTML & CSS

  • JavaScript Essentials & Modern JavaScript

  • Frameworks and Libraries

  • Single Page Web Applications

  • Progressive Web Applications

  • Frontend Development Workflows & Tooling

  • Frontend Web Technical Seminar

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

  • Industry Internship and Projects 

  • Job Search and Interview Practice 

  • First 90 Days at Work

  • Agile Development and UI/UX 

  • Testing and Architecture 

  • Introduction to Product Management and Development 

  • Careers in Engineering

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • Contracting 

  • Entrepreneurship

BACKEND WEB

  • Backend Application Architecture and Services

  • Server-side Programming and Frameworks

  • Server-side Architecture & Security

  • Database Design and Architecture

  • Model-View-Controller Architecture and Development

  • REST API Design and Development

  • DevOps Essentials and Containers

  • Continuous Integration and Delivery (CD/CD)

COMPUTER SCIENCE

  • Programming Fundamentals

  • Software Design and Architecture

  • Data Structures & Algorithms

  • Computer Networks & Security

DATA SCIENCE

  • Introduction to Machine Learning

  • Data Analysis & Visualization

  • Neural Networks & Deep Learning

  • Data Science in Production

  • Data Science Technical Seminar

MOBILE

  • Introduction to Android Development

  • Introduction to Kotlin

  • UI Designing in Android Applications

  • Persistent Data in Android

  • Mobile Networking

  • Android Concurrency and Parallelism

  • Advanced Architectural Patterns in Android

  • Debugging & Analytics

  • Android Publication

FRONTEND WEB

  • HTML & CSS

  • JavaScript Essentials & Modern JavaScript

  • Frameworks and Libraries

  • Single Page Web Applications

  • Progressive Web Applications

  • Frontend Development Workflows & Tooling

  • Frontend Web Technical Seminar

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

  • Industry Internship and Projects 

  • Job Search and Interview Practice 

  • First 90 Days at Work

  • Agile Development and UI/UX 

  • Testing and Architecture 

  • Introduction to Product Management and Development 

  • Careers in Engineering

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • Contracting 

  • Entrepreneurship

What you'll be?

Description of career pathways

DATA SCIENTIST

RM4.5k/month salary

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DATA SCIENTIST

RM4.5k/month salary

Placeholder for data scientist.

DATA SCIENTIST

RM4.5k/month salary

Placeholder for data scientist.

DATA SCIENTIST

RM4.5k/month salary

Placeholder for data scientist.

Get hired by some of the best in region

Meet our alumni

Admission requirement

SPM Leavers:

  • Achieved at least a Pass in English and Mathematics

  • Achieved passing score for Forward School’s Computer Programmer’s Aptitude Test  

STPM Leavers:

  • Achieved at least a Pass in Mathematics and Band 3 for The Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

  • Achieved passing score for Forward School’s Computer Programmer’s Aptitude Test

Working Professionals (Applies to Remote Learners):

  • Achieved passing score for Forward School’s Computer Programmer’s Aptitude Test

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Explore financing options that fit you

We offer flexible payment plans, scholarships, and funding support to help you start your tech journey without financial stress.

Foundations Scholarship

Placeholder description Advanced Enrolment Deposit (RM3,000), RM0 tuition.

Education Loan by ECM Libra

Advanced Enrolment Deposit (RM3,000), RM0 tuition + 0% interest and Repayment for 60 months

Student Sponsorship Program

RM0 tuition + Bonded with sponsoring company upon graduation

Full Tuition Fee (By semester)

RM3k Advanced Enrolment Deposit, remaining tuition fee pay by semester

Accreditation & degree pathways

Our program is an accredited Diploma offered through the Skills Department/ Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK), and it is endorsed by the Ministry of Human Resource Malaysia. We offer two pathways for higher education continuation: direct entry to our official university partners and the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) route.

Accredited by

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Direct entry partners

Wawasan Open University
PSB Academy

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