BSc (Hons) Information Systems (Business Analytics)
JPT/BPP(U) (N/482/6/0087/PA 5803) 09/20

About The Programme

This programme focuses on the study of technologies and analytical skills, with core subjects in data mining, business intelligence, knowledge management, social media analytics, big data analytics in the Cloud and others. The emergence and advancement of multimedia, social media and the Internet is fuelling exponential growth in data captured by enterprises. The ability to harness and analyse massive data creates significant value for businesses, enterprises and governments. It enables better decision making for business profitability, enhanced consumer satisfaction and disaster management. Graduates with expertise in business analytics are in high demand globally.

During your studies, you will work on identifying solutions to practical and real-world problems of companies by utilising data sets in the presence of analytics experts. You will have the option to gain an additional joint certificate in Big Data with Advanced Techniques in Data Science from SAS Institute. 

This degree is validated by Lancaster University and upon successful completion of the programme, graduates are awarded two certificates; one from Sunway University and another from Lancaster University.

Intakes

January, March & August

Duration

3 Years (full-time)

Career Prospects

• Chief Knowledge Analyst
• Business Intelligence Manager / Specialist / Architect / Consultant
• Customer Segmentation Specialist
• Credit Scorecard Specialists
• Chief Social Media Scientist
• Business Information System Architect

Dual Degree Awarded by

Programme Structure

Year 1

• Principles of Marketing
• Information Systems Concepts
• Introduction to Psychology 1
• Linear Algebra & Applications
• English for Computer Technology Studies
• Programming Principles
• Database Fundamentals
• Principles and Practice of Management
• Introduction to Statistics

Year 2

• Analytics Engineering
• Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Fundamentals
• Database Management Systems
• Communication Skills
• Social and Professional Responsibilities
• Social Media Analytics
• Applied Statistics
• Information Systems Analysis and Design
• Visual Analytics Techniques for Business and Science
• Web and Network Analytics

Year 3

• Business Intelligence Systems
• Big Data Analytics in the Cloud
• Knowledge Management
• Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
• Internship
• Project Management
• Capstone Project 1 & 2
• Problem Solving using Analytics Tools
• Advanced Business Analytics

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

Entry Requirement

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 25 points (excluding bonus points)

Sunway Diploma Studies
CAVG 60% 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 Requirements

IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 50 overall (minimum 46 in each skill)
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
Cambridge English (Advanced) Minimum 67