BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems

  Institution: UCSI University

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.

Assessment

Coursework percentage and written examination percentage.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirement

• UCSI Foundation: CGPA of 2.0
• STPM / A-Level: 2 principal passes (inclusive of Mathematics subject)
• UEC: 5 credits (inclusive of Mathematics subject)
• Diploma: Pass
• Other Year 12 equivalent: Overage score of 60% (inclusive 60% in a Mathematics subject)
• National matriculation: CGPA 2.0 (inclusive of grade C in a Mathematics subject)
• International Baccalaureate: 26/42

English Requirements

• A distinction (A+, A or A-) in English Language subject at SPM/UEC level; or MUET Band 5; or a score of 213 (computer-based) / 550 (written-based) / 80 (internet-based) in TOEFL; or Band 5.5 in IELTS.
• In the event that the English Language Requirements are not met, student may be required to undertake additional English module(s) prior or concurrently with undergraduate programme, based on the University’s decision.

*International students holding equivalent academic qualifications but of non-English curriculum, are required to sit for the English Placement Test, which may result in the taking of the Certificate in English programme (1 to 10 months). Students who intend to pursue the above undergraduate programme directly, are advised to fulfill the above English requirements prior commencing their studies at the university.

Career Opportunities

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

Source: UCSI University