Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) major in Business Analytics

This curriculum was created to give students a competitive edge while also satisfying the standards of professional associations. The process of turning data into insights is known as business analytics. As data becomes more widely available, analytics has emerged as a key differentiator for any organization's top and bottom lines. The application of data and models to assist business decision-making is taught in the Business Analytics specialization.

Entry Level and Requirements

• Foundation : Completion of Foundation Programme in relevant field with CGPA 2.0 and credit in Mathematics in SPM or equivalent
• Diploma : A Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.5. Candidates with CGPA below 2.5 but above 2.0 may be admitted subject to the internal assessment process
• STPM : 2Cs with CGPA 2.0; credit in SPM / O-Level Mathematics
• UEC : 5Bs (including Mathematics)
• CPU : 5 passes with an average of 55 (not less than 50 marks for each subject including a credit in Mathematics in SPM or equivalent)
• TEE : 5 passes with a minimum aggregate of 279 (4 subjects including a credit in Mathematics in SPM or equivalent)
• SACE : 5 passes with TER of 55 (not less than 10/20 for each subject including a credit in Mathematics in SPM or equivalent)
• NSW (HSC) : 10 units with ATAR of 55 (not less than 50 points for each subject including a credit in Mathematics in SPM or equivalent)
• Australian Year 12 : 4 or 5 passes with TER / UAI / ENTER of 55 including a credit in Mathematics in SPM or equivalent

Note: International students are subject to meet entry requirements that reflect similar qualifications and experience as stated above.

Level 1

• Computer Architecture
• Fundamentals of Operating System
• Graphic Design
• Information Security and Ethics
• Introduction to Business Analytics (IBM Module)
• Introduction to Database Systems
• IT Infrastructure Landscape (IBM Module)
• Mathematics for Computing
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Programming Techniques
• Systems Analysis and Design

Level 2

• Computer Communication & Networks
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Human-Computer Interface
• IT Project Management
• Quantitative Methods
• System Development Tools and Techniques

Business Analytics specialisation electives

• Data Mining & Predictive Analytics (IBM Module)
• Data Warehouse and Multidimensional Modelling (IBM Module)

General (without specialisation) electives

• IT Service Management
• Software Testing

Level 3

• Agile Development
• Emerging Technology
• Mobile Application Development using Android (IBM Module)
• Project I
• Project II
• Web Programming (IBM Module)

Internship (Compulsory)

Business Analytics specialisation electives

• Business Intelligence (IBM Module)
• Social, Web and Mobile Analytics (IBM Module)
• Big Data Analytics (IBM Module)

General (without specialisation) electives

• Ubiquitous Computing
• Technopreneurship
• Knowledge Management

MPU Subjects

1. Compulsory

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Local students) /Communicating in Malay 2 (International students)
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Integrity and Anti-Corruption
• Community Service
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A*

2. Electives (choose one)

• Social Entrepreneurship
• CSR Excellence: Building Responsible Enterprises

* For Malaysian students who do not have a credit in SPM BM.

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated, please contact us for the latest information.