Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) Digital Economy Technology

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Kampar, Perak , Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Jun, Nov

Tuition Fees

RM49,250

Course Structure

  • Analysis and Design of Information Systems 
  • Application Programming
  • Business Analytics​
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Communications and Networking 
  • Database Development and Applications 
  • English for Information Technology​
  • Enterprise Systems​
  • Field Electives​
  • Free Modules (Elective)​
  • Fundamentals of Business Systems 
  • Information Technology Infrastructure for Business
  • MPU1* 
  • National Language / Other Language​
  • Statistics
  • Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies 
  • Co-curriculum​
  • E-commerce Practices​
  • Field Electives
  • Financial Technology
  • Front-end Web Development
  • Industrial Training 
  • Information Technology Project Management
  • Introduction to Inventive Problem Solving and Proposal Writing​
  • Mini Project 
  • Option 1 
  • Rapid Application Development
  • Computational Thinking for Design in Digital Economy​
  • Digital Entrepreneurship
  • Field Electives
  • Free Modules (Elective)​
  • Information Technology Professional Ethics
  • Malaysian Economy 
  • MPU I**
  • Option 2 
  • Project I 
  • Project II 
  • Web Technology for Information Systems and Analysis 

Option 1 - Choose 1 course(s)

  • Data Visualisation Techniques
  • Financial Intelligence and Investment Analysis
  • Information Technology in Customer Relationship Management 

Option 2 - Choose 1 course(s)

  • Blockchain and Business Models
  • Digital Marketing 
  • Predictive Modelling

MPU 1* - Choose 1 course

  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa - For Local Students 
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students 

MPU 1** - Choose 1 course

  • Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students 
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban  - For Local Students 

Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course(s)

  • Art, Craft, and Design
  • Arts and Cultural Performance
  • Business Plan Writing and Preparation
  • Community Project
  • Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Language, Culture and Social Study Aboard
  • Leadership and Teambuilding
  • Managing Personal Finance
  • Management of Martial Arts Activity​
  • Management of Sports Activity
  • Music Performance
  • Oral Communication
  • Social Entrepreneurship Project
  • Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
  • Teamwork and Collaborative Project
  • Work Ethics and EQ

National Language/Other Languages - Choose 1 course(s)

  • Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
  • Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
  • Introduction to French
  • Introduction to German Language
  • Introduction to Japanese
  • Introduction to Korean
  • Introduction to Tamil Language
  • Introduction to Thai Language

Free Modules (Elective) - Choose 3 course(s)

  • Basic Professional Writing
  • Business Accounting
  • Interpersonal Communication 
  • Management Principles 
  • Operations Management 
  • Organisational Behaviour 
  • Organisation and Human Resource 
  • Principles of Marketing

Field Elective - Choose 3 course(s)

  • Big Data Management
  • Database Technology
  • Information Systems Management
  • Information Technology Control and Audit
  • Innovation and Creative Management
  • Software Engineering Principles
  • Text Mining and Analytics
  • User Experience Design

Entry Requirements

  • STPM: 
    • A minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any 2 subjects
    • Credit in Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent**
  • STAM: 
    • A minimum grade of Jayyid in any 2 subjects
    • Credit in Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent**
  • A-Level : 
    • A minimum of Grade D in any 2 subjects
    • Credit in Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent**
  • UEC : 
    • Grade B in 5 subjects
    • Credit in Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent**
  • SAM : 
    • Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in any 2 subjects
    • Credit in Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent**
  • CPU: 
    • An average of 70% in any 6 subjects
    • Credit in Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent**
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 
    • Diploma with a minimum of 24 points (excluding bonus points)
    • Credit in Mathematics at SPM level / equivalent**
  • Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in the relevant field:
    • Diploma in Computing (Level 4, MQF) / equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
    • Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 but above 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation
      process
    • Diploma in Non-Coumputing (Level 4, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 AND credit in:
      • a) Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent, OR
      • b) Candidates with a pass in Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent are required to take and pass the Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC) as a pre-requisite before they could proceed to join this programme.
      • Candidates with CGPA below 2.75 but above 2.50 may be admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process. 
  • TVET Diplomas: Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) / Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)  
    • Must be fully accredited by MQA.
    • DKM/DLKM/DVM in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subject to Senate / Academic Board’s approval.
    • Candidates will be required to pass the admission screening process conducted by the faculty and may be required to
      undergo the Bridging programme, if necessary, during the period of their study in addition to the existing curriculum
      structure.
    • Credit transfer can be considered on a case-to-case basis and subject to existing credit transfer policies which are in effect.
  • UTAR Foundation/Matriculation/Foundation from other Institutions of Higher Learning:
    • Minimum CGPA of 2.00 
    • MUST have a credit in Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent
  • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government:
    • MUST have a credit in Mathematics at SPM level/equivalent*

Notes: 

  • (**)Candidates with a pass in Mathematics at SPM Level/equivalent are required to take and pass the Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC) as a pre-requisite before they could join this programme.
  • Candidates from Foundation/Matriculation/other equivalent qualification can be exempted from taking MEC if their admission qualification contains Mathematics subject(s) which is higher than the SPM Mathematics.

Malaysian applicants with STPM/UEC/qualifications not conducted fully in English must have a Credit in English language at;

  • SPM/O-Level: Grade C
  • UEC English: Grade B
  • MUET: Band 3
  • IELTS: Band 5.0
  • TOEFL: 40(iBT)/7.5(Essentials),PTE 47
  • Cambridge English: 154/100(OET)
  • ELS CIEP: Level 107 (NOT applicable for A-Level/SAM/CPU or entry qualifications conducted fully in English, BUT must have a pass in English language at SPM level /equivalent).

Note: 

  • Those who do not meet the above English language requirements but obtain a pass in English language at SPM level / equivalent are required to take the English Enhancement Programme and pass at the English Levels 7 & 8 before joining the Bachelor's degree programme.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM49,250

Total payable amount

RM49,250

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