Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems) (Hons)
R2/481/6/0395

+ THIS IS BEST FOR

Student who has completed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), A-Level, Matriculation, Foundation, Diploma, UEC, International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), HND(UK) Diploma, SAME/WACE/AUSMAT or other equivalent qualifications recognised by Government of Malaysia. Keen interest in Informatics field of study especially in the area of Information System. May complete education at Bachelor level to become professional or entrepreneurs, or may pursue in related Postgraduate programmes.

+ PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Mode of Study : Full Time (Yes) | Part Time (No)

This syllabus has been designed to meet the requirements of professional bodies and industries while giving students the competitive edge. Emphasis is on the application of knowledge through teamwork, case studies, simulations and real life projects.

Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems) (Hons) programme is specifically designed to equip students with Information Systems (IS) specific knowledge and skills in addition to general computing as well as business fundamentals in various economic sectors. Ideally, the strength of an IS student lies in their ability to apply the knowledge gained to aid organizations successfully for competitive business advantages.

Students are exposed to various projects and case studies that are aligned with industry best practices to further develop their understanding on the latest technology insights. Additionally, this programme is targeted at students who want to design and implement effective business solutions to meet organizational and management needs for information and decision support system.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems) (Hons) programme are ideally positioned to take a leading role in shaping the information-based future. Students completing the programme will become proficient in the design and development of business solutions which is vital in preparing them for the workforce.

120 credit hours of subjects are being taught in nine semesters. This Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems) (Hons) programme can be completed in 3 years.

+ FOCUS AREAS

Students enrolled in this program can choose to enhance their skills and knowledge in one of the following focus areas:

• Big Data Analytics
• Digital Transformation

+ ACCREDITED, APPROVED & RECOGNISED BY

Accredited by:
01. Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
02. Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR) - National register for accredited programmes.


Please scan for Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) certification of this programme.

Approved & Licensed by:
01. Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia

Recognised by:
01. Public Service Department (JPA), Malaysia
02. Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)
03. MSC Malaysia
04. Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings - Top 10 in Malaysia for Computer Science.

+ CAREER PROSPECT

Range of Monthly Salary (from fresh to senior position):
RM2,600 – RM42,000
Source: Jobstreet Salary Report and Kelly Services (Malaysia) Salary Guide.

Employability Rate (within 6 months of Graduation):
94.0% Employed | 6.0% Job Creators / Further Study
Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia’s Graduate Tracer Study.

+ CAMPUS INTAKE

This programme is delivered at the Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Putrajaya Campus.

+ FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS

UNITEN practices transparent fee policy. Refer our fees below for your reference.

Fees for Malaysian Students:
Tuition Fees: RM58,000 per programme.
Other Fees:

• Full Registration + Miscellaneous Fee: RM1,348 one-time payment
• Medical Insurance: RM88/year
• Resource Fee (Library, Student Activity & Service): RM780 twice a year
• Deposit for Accommodation: RM250 one-time deposit payment
• Monthly Fee for Accommodation: Starting from RM270/month.

Fees for International Students:
Tuition Fees: USD15,250 (RM61,000) per programme.
Other Fees:

• VISA & Application Fee: USD787.50 (RM3,150) one-time payment
• Full Registration + Miscellaneous Fee: USD1,650 (RM6,600) one-time payment
• Medical Insurance: USD37.50 (RM150)/year
• Resource Fee (Library, Student Activity & Service): USD390 (RM780) twice a year
• Deposit for Accommodation: USD62.50 (RM250) one-time deposit payment
• Monthly Fee for Accommodation: Starting from USD67.50 (RM270)/month.

and if the international student (for Bachelor) does not fulfill the English language requirement such as minimum score for IELTS or TOEFL, there will be additional fees of:

• Intensive English Programme (IEP) : USD1,400 (RM5,600)/semester.

Flexible payment options are available, where student may:

• pay full in advance, or
• by monthly installments, or
• pay full 2 weeks before the semester's final examination.

Terms & conditions apply.

Download the complete UNITEN Fees Table here.
There are also list of scholarships and financial aids here.

Notes: Subject to terms and conditions. All fees are calculated in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). Fees indicated in USD here are for reference only with basis of USD1=RM4. Other optional fees include electricity, parking, and some student facilities within UNITEN.

Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems) (Hons)
R2/481/6/0395

+ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For Malaysian Students:

• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
  Pass STPM with minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in any 2 subjects and credit (Grade C) in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.
  
  
• A-Level
  Pass A-Level programme.
  
  
• Matriculation
  Pass Matriculation with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and credit (Grade C) in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.
  
  
• Foundation
  Pass Foundation in related field with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and credit (Grade C) in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.
  
  
• Diploma
  Pass Diploma in related & other field with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and credit (Grade C) in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.
  
  Related Field - Diploma in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Technology / Information System and equivalent.
  
  Other Field - Diploma in Science & Technology / Business Studies
  
  
• (DVM) Diploma Vocational Malaysia
  Pass DVM programme in related field with minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent and complete SVM (Sijil Vokasional Malaysia) with minimum of:

  1) An Academic Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 or higher;
  2) A Vocational CGPA of 2.67 or higher and competent in all vocational modules;
  3) A credit in Bahasa Melayu (SVM 1104).

  For 2013-2016 cohorts, students also need to get an exemption from obtaining a pass grade for Sejarah (Kod 1251) at SPM level.

• UEC (Unified Examination Certificate)
  Pass UEC with minimum of Grade B in any 5 subjects including Mathematics.
  
  
• International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
  Pass IB Diploma programme.
  
  
• HND(UK) Diploma
  Pass HND in related field with minimum CGPA 2.00.
  
  
• SAM / SACE / WACE / VCE / TEE / AUSMAT
  Pass SAM / SACE / WACE / VCE / TEE / AUSMAT/Australian Capital Territory (Year 12).
  
  
• Others
  Other equivalent qualifications recognised by Government of Malaysia.

Note : Candidates without credit but pass (minimum Grade E) in Mathematics at SPM level or equivalent maybe admitted if latest qualification contains Mathematics.

For International Students: Refer Entry Requirements - International

+ ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

For Malaysian Students:

Malaysian students may enrol without MUET. However, students are required to complete MUET during duration of study (before graduation). IELTS (5.0 and above) or TOEFL (500 and above) or TOEFL Internet Based Test (42 and above) is also accepted.

• MUET – Malaysia University English Test
  Achieve Band 1 and above

For International Students:

International students are required to have one of the English proficiency score stated below to enrol in UNITEN. Bachelor students who do not fulfill this English requirement are required to sit for the Intensive English Programme (IEP) and pass the requirement below before starting their Bachelor programme.

• MUET – Malaysia University English Test
  Achieve Band 3 and above
  
  
• IELTS – International English Language Testing System
  Achieve 5.0 and above
  
  
• TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
  Achieve 500 (TOEFL) or 42 (TOEFL Internet Based Test) and above
  
  

+ CREDIT TRANSFER

Students from other institutions may apply for transfer credits. A maximum up to 60 credits can be transferred, subject to eligibility of the applicant. Please do not hesitate to contact the following staff should you have any query pertaining to credit transfer. 

Transfer Credit Committee for Information Systems programme:
Mr Lim Fung Chen at fclim@uniten.edu.my

Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems) (Hons)
R2/481/6/0395

+ PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

This programme can be completed in Full Time: 3 years.

• Islamic/ Moral & Civil Society I
• Fundamentals of Information Technology
• Structured Programming
• Multimedia Technologies
• Business English
• Principles of Management
• Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
• System Analysis & Design
• Statistics for Computing
• Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia
• Islamic/ Moral & Civil Society II
• Ethnic Relation
• Discrete Structures
• Web Programming
• Database 1
• Computer Systems
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Business Programming
• Database 2
• Data Communication & Computer Network
• Energy Computing
• IS Project Management
• Industrial Training
• Cyber Security Essentials
• Enterprise Architecture
• Project 1
• Technology Entrepreneurship
• Project 2
• Strategic Information System Planning
• Information System Auditing
• IT Communication
• Ethics & IT Professional Practices
• Personal Finance Management
• Business Process Reengineering
  
  

 Technical Elective Courses

• Digital Business
• Social Media Analytics
• UX Design
• Mobile Application Development
• Data Visualization Programming
• Introduction to Data Engineering
• Text Analytics
• Data Governance and Management

These Technical Electives could be grouped further according to the student's interest in a relevant focus area such as: 

• Big Data Analytics
• Digital Transformation

Students from other institutions may apply for transfer credits. A maximum up to 60 credits can be transferred, subject to the eligibility of the applicant. Please do not hesitate to contact the following staff should you have any queries pertaining to credit transfer. 

Transfer Credit Committee for Information Systems programme:
Mr Lim Fung Chen at fclim@uniten.edu.my

Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems) (Hons)
R2/481/6/0395

+ CAREER PROSPECT

Range of Monthly Salary:
RM2,600 – RM42,000
Source: Jobstreet Salary Report and Kelly Services (Malaysia) Salary Guide.

Employability Rate (within 6 months of Graduation):
94.0% Employed | 6.0% Job Creators / Further Study
Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia’s Graduate Tracer Study.

These are popular career choices after graduation for this programme. There are also many other career choices beyond informatics, which are proven adaptable by UNITEN students due to holistic personal and professional skills development during the study.

• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Data Engineer
• Data Scientist
• Database Administrator
• Information Systems Manager
• IT Consultant
• IT Technical Support Officer
• System Analyst
• System Developer