Course Details

BSc (Hons) Information Systems (Data Analytics)

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Description

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.

Field of Study

Computing & IT

Duration (Years)

3

Course Fees (RM)

RM 66,200 (USD 15,762)

MQA No.

PA5803

Degree Type

Internal Degree
Intake (Month)

January, March & August

A-Level

Minimum 12 points. Points are calculated based on grades obtained for 2 or 3 subjects
UEC

Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including Mathematics)
SPM/STPM

Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (minimum 2 Principals)
Matriculation/ Foundation

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
Diploma

Sunway Diploma CAVG 60% or CGPA 2.50 * Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.
Others

International Baccalaureate Completed with minimum 25 points (excluding bonus points); 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 or equivalent 6.0; MUET Band 4; SPM English B3 or B+; UEC English B4; Cambridge English (Advanced) Minimum 67; 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

Year 1

English for Computer Technology Studies

Information Systems Concepts

Programming Principles

Introduction to Statistics

Database Fundamentals

Linear Algebra and Applications

Communication Skills

Networking Principles

Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Fundamentals

Non-Computing Elective I
Year 2

Analytics Engineering

Database Management Systems

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

Non-Computing Elective III

Project Management

Capstone Project 1 & 2

Internship

Advanced Business Analytic
Others

Non-Computing Electives

Year 1 (Choose 1)

Principles of Marketing

Principles and Practise of Management

Year 2 & 3 (Choose 1)

Introduction to Psychology 1

Principles of Entreprenuership

Accounting for Decision Making

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies Subjects:

Malay Language for Communication 2

Malaysian Studies 3

Community Service

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