
Overview
Designed with employability in mind, this programme provides practical computing knowledge as well as information management skills that will transform students into highly sought-after assets. Graduates will be able to create and sustain technically proficient business information systems while also demonstrating a keen understanding of the role of IT in supporting the business functions of any industry.
The Business Information Systems degree programme comprises a blend of business practices and information technology, designed to promote innovative problem-solving abilities as well as foster cutting-edge business and IT skills in students.
This 3-year course encompasses a comprehensive curriculum that is injected with various business and computing courses that will undoubtedly equip students with a unique repertoire of knowledge and skills in managing and developing IT systems in the business context. Throughout their studies, students will be exposed to a cross-cultural learning environment supervised by a team of dedicated academic professionals and staff.
Teaching and learning methodologies are supported by well-equipped facilities and resources within the campus, such as the library, computer laboratories, R&D laboratories and the latest IT gadgets. Apart from that, students are able to collaborate with key industries through co-operative placements every year with the purpose of gaining industry experience in business and IT companies whilst increasing their employability skills.
Furthermore, partnerships with renowned corporations such as Apple, RICOH and Oracle, among others, ensure that courses remain relevant in the face of change. Students are also granted opportunities to be awarded with professional certifications by numerous international software corporations.
Assessments
Coursework percentage and written examination percentage.
Academic Requirements
HSC/ Alim
GPA of 3.0/5.0 including Mathematics
A-Level
Minimum 2 principals (D) including Mathematics
General Educational Development (GED) Test
Minimum score of 145/200 for every subject
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to HSC/ Alim
Minimum overall average of 60% inclusive of minimum 60% score in Mathematics
Diploma (Computing and ICT-related diploma)
Minimum CGPA of 2.5
English Language Requirements
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(i. B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency )
160Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(ii. Linguiskill Online)
160 Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(iii. Occupational English Test (OET)(Conventional/Online)
200TOEFL IBT
46Pearson Test of English
51IELTS
5.5TOEFL Essentials (Online)
8UCSI University English
Completion of Basic English (BE) and English Foundation (EF)- Business Accounting
- Business Communication
- Microeconomics
- Introduction to Internet Technologies
- Statistics and its Applications
- Macroeconomics
- Concept of Analysis & Design
- Java Programming 1
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Fundamentals of Management
- University Life (MPU- U2)
- Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
- Co-Operative Placement 1
- Analysis & Design
- Java Programming 2
- Visual Basic .NET
- Operating Systems
- Research Methods in Computing
- Database Systems
- Networking
- Multimedia Programming
- Creative Problem Solving
- Software Project Management
- Business Law – Malaysian Perspective (MPU-U3)
- Extracurricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
- Co-Operative Placement 2
- International Business
- Issues in Database Design
- Technopreneurship
- Independent Project 1 for BIS
- Strategic Management
- E-Commerce
- Management & Information Systems
- Independent Project 2 for BIS
- Extracurricular Learning Experience 3 (MPU-U4)
- Co-Operative Placement 3
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
In the world of computing, qualified graduates with the appropriate skills and aptitude are high in demand. Our graduates are qualified to pursue the following positions:
- System Analysts
- Database Developers
- Database Administrators
- Web Developers
- IT Consultants
- IT Support Engineers
- IT Project Managers
- Business Analysts
Approximate Total Fees: