Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) (Data Analytics)
JPT/BPP(U)(R/482/6/0087/FA5803)09/25

School of Science and Technology

About The Programme

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.

View prospectus here

 

Intakes

January, April, September

 

Duration

3 Years (full-time)

 

Career Prospects

  • Big data system architect
  • Business intelligence manager/specialist/architecture/consultant
  • Chief data scientist
  • Chief knowledge analyst
  • Chief social media scientist
  • Credit scorecard specialist
  • Customer segmentation specialists
  • Forensic experts

 

Programme Structure

  • English for Computer Technology Studies
  • Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Fundamentals
  • Statistics for Data Analytics
  • Database Fundamentals
  • Information Systems Concepts
  • Electronic Commerce
  • Networking Principles
  • Linear Algebra and Applications
  • Programming Principles

  • Communications Skills
  • Information Systems Analysis and Design
  • Database Management Systems
  • Social and Web Analytics
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Enrichment Electives I, II & III
  • Specialisation Elective I

Note: These are just some of the electives

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

  • Analytics Engineering
  • Data Structure & Algorithms

  • Capstone Project 1 & 2
  • Project Management
  • Business Intelligence Systems
  • Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
  • IS Management and Strategy
  • Specialisation Elective II & III
  • Internship

  • Advanced Business Analytics
  • Big Data Analytics in the Cloud

  • Articifial Intelligence
  • Data Structure & Algorithms

University Compulsary Subjects

  • Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills
  • Sustainable Development in Malaysia
  • Community Service for Planetary Health


for Local Student
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • 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
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation

Entry Requirements

STPM
Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (minimum 2 Principals)

A-Level
Minimum 12 points (minimum Grade D in at least 2 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 
CGPA 2.50 or equivalent
* 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

 

Specific Requirements

Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level or its equivalent

The International Preparatory Programme (IPP) is an intensive six-month preparatory programme. International students or candidates from certain countries that want to take Sunway University’s certain degree programmes (for eg programmes in partnership with Lancaster University), they will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP) to be eligible to enrol on a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a degree certificate awarded by Sunway’s partner institution.

Students are required to pass all the subjects with C and above to qualify for this.

 

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

 

Scholarships and Financial Aid

For more information about the scholarships and financial aid, please visit the SEG Scholarships website.