Introduction
The BSc (Hons) Information Systems (Business Analytics) focuses on its study of technologies and analytical skills, with core subjects on 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. Harnessing and analyzing massive data creates significant value for organizations and it has become the basis for their decision-making to achieve greater efficiencies and innovation. This means that graduates with business analytics skills are in high demand across the globe.
Internship and capstone project are incorporated into the program. During their studies, students will solve practical and real-world problems of companies utilizing data sets in the presence of analytics experts. Through our strong alliance with S.A.S. Institute, students are also awarded an additional joint-certificate in Business Intelligence and Data Mining from S.A.S. Inc., USA. This industry-linked certificate will be an added advantage for the students, making them very employable graduates.
Intakes
January, April & August
Duration
3 Years (full-time)
Career Prospects
Chief data scientist
Forensic experts
Chief knowledge analyst
Business intelligence manager/specialist/architect/consultant
Customer segmentation specialists
Credit scorecard specialists
Modules
Principles of Marketing
Computer Fundamentals
Programming Concepts and Problem Solving
Linear Algebra & Applications
English for Computer Technology Studies
Programming Principles
Database Fundamentals
Principles and Practice of Management
Introduction to Statistics
Analytics Engineering
Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Fundamentals
Information Systems Concepts
Database Management Systems
Communication Skills
Social and Professional Responsibilities
Social Media Analytics
Applied Statistics
Information Systems Analysis and Design
Business Intelligence Systems
Big Data Analytics in the Cloud
Knowledge Management
Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
Internship
Project Management
Capstone Project
Entry Requirement
STPM: Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (minimum 2 Principals)
A Level: Points are calculated based on grades obtained for 2 or 3 subjects - minimum 12 points
Australian Matriculation: ATAR 60
Canadian Matriculation: 60%
MUFY: 60%
Sunway Foundation in Arts: CGPA 2.3
Sunway Foundation in Science and Technology: CGPA 2.3
UEC: Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including Mathematics)
IB: Completed with minimum 25 points (excluding bonus points)