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Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) (Data Analytics)

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Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) (Data Analytics)
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Programme Information

Qualification

Degree

Duration

3 Years

Intake

January, April, August

Tuition Fee

RM 57300

Overseas Program

Not Available

Location

Selangor

Overview

The Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) (Data Analytics) programme focuses on the development of analytical skills in the study of technologies. Harnessing and analysing massive data creates significant value for organisations and it has become the basis for decision-making to achieve greater efficiency while spearheading constant innovation. During their studies, students will solve practical and real-world problems of companies utilising data sets in the presence of analytics experts.

On successful completion of the programme, the graduates will also be awarded with a degree from Lancaster University. The graduates are awarded three certificates: one from Sunway University, one from Lancaster University and a Joint Certificate from SAS Academy. The students will be awarded the SAS Joint Certificate in Big Data with Advanced Techniques in Data Science.

Students will also be taught on Cloudera product and Cloudera curicula are embedded into the syllabus of the programme. On top of that, The Alibaba syllabus, which focuses on digital economy and e-commerce, has been incorporated into this programme. With the Alibaba collaboration, there are more opportunities and platforms that could aspire young entrepreneurs and start-ups to develop their business ideas.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • STPM: Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (minimum 2 Principals)
  • A-Level: Minimum 12 points. Points are calculated based on grades obtained for 2 or 3 subjects
  • Australian Matriculation: ATAR 60
  • Canadian Matriculation: 60%
  • Monash University Foundation Year: 60%
  • Sunway Foundation in Arts: CGPA 2.3
  • Sunway Foundation in Science Technology: CGPA 2.3
  • Unified Examination Certificate: Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including Mathematics)
  • International Baccalaureate: Completed with minimum of 25 points (excluding bonus points)
  • Sunway Diploma Studies: CAVG 55% or CGPA 2.50* Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.

Other Qualifications

  • Any other equivalent qualifications.
  • Applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis

Mathematics Requirement:

  • SPM/ O-Level: Credit or its equivalent.

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS or equivalent: 6.0
  • MUET: Band 4
  • SPM English: B3 or B+
  • UEC English: B4
  • O-Level English (1119): Credit
  • Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP): Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
  • ESL/English: Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English

Course Outline

Year 1

  • English for Computer Technology Studies
  • Information Systems Concepts
  • Programming Principles
  • Introduction to Statistics
  • Database Fundamentals
  • Linear Algebra and Applications
  • Networking Principles
  • Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Fundamentals
  • Non-Computing Elective I

Year 2

  • Analytics Engineering
  • Database Management Systems
  • Communications Skills
  • Information Systems Analysis and Design
  • Applied Statistics
  • Social and Professional Responsibilities
  • Social Media Analytics
  • Web and Network Analytics
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Non-Computing Elective II
  • E-Commerce

Year 3

  • Business Intelligence Systems
  • Big Data Analytics in the Cloud
  • Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
  • Knowledge Management
  • Project Management
  • Capstone Project 1 & 2
  • Internship
  • Advanced Business Analytic
  • IS Management and Strategy
  • Non-Computing Elective III

Non-Computing Electives

Year 1 (Choose 1)

  • Principles of Marketing
  • Principles and Practise of Management

Year 2 & 3 (Choose 1)

  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Principles of Entrepreneurship
  • Accounting for Decision Making
  • Digital Economy
  • Startup Foundry

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

For Local Student

  • Islamic and Asian Civilisations
  • Ethnic Relations
  • Community Service
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

For International Student

  • Malay Language for Communication 2
  • Malaysian Studies 3
  • Community Service

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Programme Information

Qualification

Degree

Duration

3 Years

Intake

January, April, August

Tuition Fee

RM 57300

Overseas Program

Not Available

Location

Selangor