About The Programme

The Bachelor of Business Analytics (Hons) provides students with the knowledge and applied skills in Big Data processing to effectively deal with the rapidly emerging field of Business Analytics.

Using business analytics tools and techniques, students will be able to develop critical thinking and analytical skills to process Big Data for problem solving and decision making. This programme equips students with ability to transform data into powerful and predictive insights to respond to the global Big Data Revolution. The programme is well-balanced and comprehensive by offering various subjects in IT and business analytics in addition to a full range of business core subjects.

On successful completion of the programme, the graduates will also be awarded with a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

 

Talent Gap

Malaysia

1. Data analyst is the top five emerging careers with a promising future in Malaysia (New Straits Times, April 2019).
2. 21% growth in demand for a combination of skills encompassing Big Data, data analytics and web development (LinkedIn, 2019).

Worldwide

Nearly half (46%) of CIOs said they suffered from a skilled shortage in big data analytics. (KPMG CIO Survey 2019) More than 151,000 data scientist jobs going unfilled across the U.S (2018 LinkedIn Workforce Report)

 

Intakes

January, March & August

 

Duration

3 Years (full-time)  

 

Career Prospects

• Business analyst
• Accounting analyst
• Finance analyst
• Information systems analyst
• Marketing analyst
• HR analyst
• Customer service analyst
• Sports analyst
• Social media analyst
• Business consultant

 

Programme Structure

Entry Requirement

STPM
Average C or CGPA 2.00 (minimum 2 Principals)

A-Level
Minimum 12 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects)

Australian Matriculation
ATAR 55

Canadian Matriculation
55%

Monash University Foundation Year
55%

Sunway Foundation in Arts
CGPA 2.0

Sunway Foundation in Science Technology
CGPA 2.0

*Sunway Diploma
CAVG 50% or CGPA 2.0
* Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.

Unified Examination Certificate
Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including Mathematics)

International Baccalaureate
Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points)

Other Qualifications
Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis

Specific Requirement

Credit in Mathematics at SPM or its equivalent

 

English Language Requirements

IELTS or equivalent 6.0
TOEFL 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 80 (internet-based)
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