Collecting and analyzing huge quantities of data adds considerable value to organizations, and it has become the foundation for decision making in order to achieve higher efficiency while enabling constant innovation.
During their studies, students of Sunway Bachelor Information Systems in data analytics will use data sets to solve practical and real world challenges for businesses in the presence of analytics specialists.
Graduates will also get a degree from Lancaster University upon satisfactory completion of the program.
Intakes | Duration |
January, April, September | 3 Years (full-time) |
Graduates receive three certificates: one from Sunway University, one from Lancaster University, and one from SAS Academy, which is the SAS Joint Certificate in Big Data with Advanced Techniques in Data Science.
Students will also be taught about Cloudera products, and Cloudera programs will be incorporated into the program’s curriculum.
Furthermore, this program includes the Alibaba syllabus, which focuses on the digital economy and electronic commerce. With the participation of Alibaba, there are more chances and platforms for young entrepreneurs and startups to build their business concepts.
Program Structure
Sunway Bachelor Information Systems in data analytics is a three years program and its curriculum is as following.
Year 1
- English for Computer Technology Studies
- Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Fundamentals
- Statistics for Data Analytics
- Database Fundamentals
- Information Systems Concepts
- Electronic Commerce
- Networking Principles
- Linear Algebra and Applications
- Programming Principles
Year 2
- Communications Skills
- Information Systems Analysis and Design
- IS Management and Strategy
- Social and Web Analytics
- Enterprise Architecture
- Free Electives I, II & III
- Discipline Elective I
Free Elective Courses (Choose in Year 2)
- Startup Foundry
- Digital Economy
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Principles of Entrepreneurship
Discipline Elective I (Choose in Year 2)
- Analytics Engineering
- Data Structure & Algorithms
Year 3
- Capstone Project 1 & 2
- Project Management
- Business Intelligence Systems
- Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
- IS Management and Strategy
- Specialization Elective II & III
- Internship General Subjects
Elective II (Choose one in Year 3)
- Advanced Business Analytics
- Big Data Analytics in the Cloud
Elective III (Choose one in Year 3)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Structure & Algorithms
MOHE Compulsory General Subjects
Local Student
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Malaya)
International Student
- Malay Language for Communication 2
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization
Entry Requirements
STPM | Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (minimum 2 Principals) |
A-Level | Minimum 12 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects) |
Australian Matriculation | ATAR 60 |
Canadian Matriculation | 60% |
MUFY | 60% |
Sunway Foundation in Arts | CGPA 2.3 |
Sunway Foundation in Science Technology |
CGPA 2.3 |
Unified Examination Certificate | Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs) |
International Baccalaureate | Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points) |
Sunway Diploma in Related Field | CGPA 2.50 or equivalent |
General Requirements
- Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level or its equivalent
English Requirements
- IELTS or equivalent 6.0
- MUET Band 4
- SPM English B3 or B+
- UEC English B4
- O-Level English (1119) Credit
- Sunway Intensive English Program (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
- ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University program, where the medium of instruction is English
What You Will Learn?
In a Data Analytics course, you will learn many useful skills to understand and use data. You will learn how to collect and organize large amounts of information (data) and use special methods (like statistics and machine learning) to find patterns and answers in the data.
You will use computer programs like Python, R, and SQL to work with this data. The course will teach you how to make graphs and charts to show what you find in a clear way.
You will also learn about using data carefully and responsibly, respecting people’s privacy. There will be practical projects where you use what you learn to solve real problems, like in business.
By the end, you will know how to use data to make good decisions in different kinds of work.
Career Options
Graduates with a Bachelor of Information Systems in Data Analytics can pursue various roles. They might become Big Data System Architects, designing large-scale data systems, or work as Business Intelligence Managers and Consultants, using data to inform business strategies.
As Chief Data Scientists or Chief Knowledge Analysts, they lead in analyzing complex data sets for valuable insights. Roles like Chief Social Media Scientist involve analyzing social media trends, while Credit Scorecard Specialists and Customer Segmentation Specialists focus on applying analytics in finance and marketing, respectively.
Additionally, Forensic Experts use their skills in data analysis for cybercrime investigations, making significant contributions to digital security.
- Big data system architect
- Business intelligence manager/specialist/architecture/consultant
- Chief data scientist
- Chief knowledge analyst
- Chief social media scientist
- Credit scorecard specialist
- Customer segmentation specialists
- Forensic experts
Program Fees
Sunway Bachelor of Information Systems in Data Analytics fees are annually. International students have different rates, considering extra resources provided. following table shows annual fees for the program.
Malaysian Students | International Students |
RM37,100 | USD8,496 |
International students must pay their fees in RM equivalent. The USD here is just an indicative/estimation and subject to the prevalent exchange rate.
FAQs
1.What will I learn in this program?
- Students will learn about data management, statistical analysis, big data technologies, machine learning, and data visualization, among other topics. The curriculum is designed to blend theoretical knowledge with practical skills.
2. Are there opportunities for collaborative projects in this program?
- Yes, students often work on collaborative projects, both with classmates and with industry partners, to apply their learning in practical settings.
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