BSc (Hons) Information Systems with Data Analytics

Students who complete the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Systems with Data Analytics program should have a solid understanding of information systems and be more proficient in data analytics. To ensure that students can handle and analyse data effectively, the curriculum places a strong emphasis on the essential skills of data collection, management, and analysis. Through the development of critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, the curriculum prepares graduates to handle real-world technological and commercial difficulties. Additionally, this degree aims to produce workers who are ready to thrive in positions requiring data-driven decision-making across a range of industries.

Any of These:

• A-Level/STPM: BCC
• UEC: 16 points or less (5 subjects not less than B grade)
• ATAR (WACE/SACE): ATAR 70
• Canada Year 12 High School Diploma: 70% (average score of 6 best relevant Grade 12 subjects including English)
• Matriculation/Foundation: CGPA 3.0 (further assessment is required)
• Diploma: CGPA 3.0 (further assessment is required)
• Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Business / Foundation in Science: C
• SMA 3 (Indonesia): 70%
• Year 12 State Board High School Examination (India): 70%
• Senior High School Graduation Certificate (China): 80%

Additional Academic Requirements:

• Mathematics: Grade C in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE or equivalent is required. This requirement can be waived if applicants have obtained at least a passing grade in Mathematics at a higher level.

Important Notes:

• Applications from individuals with a wide range of qualifications are encouraged.
• Eligibility is best determined by submitting a complete application with academic documents.
• Entry requirements are subject to change, and individual offers may vary.

English Language Requirements:

• For Non-Native English Speakers:
  • Evidence of English language ability is required.
  • Minimum IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5.
• English Language Courses:
  • Offered for those who do not meet the IELTS 6.0 requirement.

September Intake - Year 1:

• Mandatory September:
  • Introduction to Interaction Design
  • Introduction to Programming 1
  • Management in a Global Context
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
• Mandatory January:
  • Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Data Science Life Cycle
  • Database Management Systems
  • Introduction to Software Engineering
• Optional September:
  • Self-Empowerment and Social Responsibility I
  • National Language A (MPU 3212)
• Optional January:
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
  • Malay Language Communication 2 (MPU 3143)
  • Self-Empowerment and Social Responsibility II

September Intake - Year 2:

• Mandatory September:
  • Human Resource Management
  • Knowledge Management
  • Software Engineering
  • Project Management
• Mandatory January:
  • Professional Development
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Sociotechnical and Soft Systems
  • Visual Analytics
• Mandatory May:
  • Industrial Training
• Optional September:
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
• Optional January:
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption

September Intake - Year 3:

• Mandatory September:
  • Research Methods & Requirements Engineering
  • Information Systems Methodologies
  • Data Mining and Machine Learning
• Optional September:
  • Statistical Modelling and Analysis
  • Information Technology Master Class
  • Software Engineering Foundations
• Mandatory January:
  • Design & Implementation
  • Project Testing and Presentation
  • Big Data Management
• Optional January:
  • Applied Text Analytics
  • Advanced Human-Computer Interaction
  • Digital and Knowledge Economy

January Intake - Year 1:

• Mandatory January:
  • Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Database Management Systems
  • Data Science Life Cycle
  • Introduction to Programming 1
• Optional January:
  • Malay Language Communication 2 (MPU 3143)
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Mandatory May:
  • Management in a Global Context
  • Introduction to Interaction Design
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
  • Introduction to Software Engineering
• Optional May:
  • National Language A (MPU 3212)
  • Philosophy and Current Issues

January Intake - Year 2:

• Mandatory September:
  • Human Resource Management
  • Knowledge Management
  • Project Management
  • Software Engineering
• Optional September:
  • Self-Empowerment and Social Responsibility I
• Mandatory January:
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Sociotechnical and Soft Systems
  • Professional Development
  • Visual Analytics
• Optional January:
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Self-Empowerment and Social Responsibility II
• Mandatory May:
  • Industrial Training

January Intake - Year 3:

• Mandatory September:
  • Research Methods & Requirements Engineering
  • Data Mining and Machine Learning
  • Information Systems Methodologies
• Optional September:
  • Information Technology Master Class
  • Statistical Modelling and Analysis
  • Software Engineering Foundations
• Mandatory January:
  • Design & Implementation
  • Big Data Management
  • Project Testing and Presentation
• Optional January:
  • Advanced Human-Computer Interaction
  • Digital and Knowledge Economy
  • Applied Text Analytics