Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours)

Why Choose the Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) at UOW Malaysia?

The Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) program at UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College is structured to equip students with the necessary technical, analytical, and managerial skills to design and manage Information Systems (IS) in modern organizations. Through this program, students will develop expertise in business analytics, project management, and system integration across various industries.

Program Highlights

• Business & Technology Integration – Learn how information systems contribute to optimizing and streamlining business operations.
• Project-Based Learning – Gain hands-on experience in key areas such as business intelligence, big data, and digital marketing.
• Industry-Ready Skills – Develop essential competencies in communication, research, and project management.
• IBM Professional Certifications – Graduate with an IBM Diploma in IoT (Internet of Things) or Retail Informatics, receiving an additional certification from the IBM Innovation Centre for Education (ICE).

Career Opportunities in Information Systems

Graduates will have diverse career prospects across various industries, including business, IT, and consulting, with roles such as:

• Business Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Web Programmer
• Data Scientist
• IT Consultant
• Software Engineer
• Systems Analyst
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Database Administrator
• Project Manager

Academic Qualification

• STPM: 2 Principal Passes and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or equivalent
• GCE A Level: 2 Principal Passes and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or equivalent
• UEC: 5 Credits, including Mathematics
• Foundation / Matriculation: Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or equivalent
• Australian Matriculation / Foundation: ATAR score of 55
• Diploma: Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.50

English Requirement

• Local Student:

• Band 2 in MUET

• International Student:

• Band 5.0 in IELTS
• Minimum score of 40 (IBT) or 7.5 (Essentials-Online) in TOEFL
• Cambridge English (154)
• PTE Academic (47)

Notes:
• If English language requirements are not fulfilled, additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW Malaysia.

Core Subjects

Year 1

• Principle of Information System
• Database System
• Business Communication
• Writing and Referencing
• Principles of Management
• Business Statistics
• Management Information System
• Business Information System
• IT Infrastructure
• System Analysis and Design
• Foundation of HCI
• Oral Communication

Year 2

• Enterprise Architecture 1
• Network Management
• Knowledge Management
• Programming for IS
• Strategic Systems Management
• IS Project Management
• Decision Support System
• Social and Current Issues in Computing
• Research Method
• Specialisation 1, 2 & 3

Year 3

• Individual Project 1
• Individual Project 2
• Enterprise Architecture 2
• Cyber Security
• Data Mining for Information Systems
• Business Process Management
• Industrial Training
• Specialisation 4

Specialisations

Retail Analytics

• Big Data Analysis
• Introduction to Business Analytics
• Digital Marketing
• Social Web Analytics

Internet of Things

• Analytics for IoT
• Internet of Things
• Sensor Technology and Instrumentation
• Wireless Sensor Network and IoT Standard

MPU Subjects

• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Malaysian Students)
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International Students)
• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
• Entrepreneurship
• Integrity and Anti-Corruption
• Global Social Responsibility
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A*

Notes:
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students:

• Without a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia.
• Without SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent programs).