Bachelor of Information Systems (Hons) (Data Analytics)

The Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) (Data Analytics) program focuses on the development of analytical skills in the study of technologies. Harnessing and analyzing massive data creates significant value for organizations and it has become the basis for decision-making to achieve greater efficiency while spearheading constant innovation. During their studies, students will solve practical and real-world problems of companies utilizing data sets in the presence of analytics experts.

On successful completion of the program, the graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. The graduates are awarded three certificates: one from Sunway University, one from Lancaster University, and a Joint Certificate from SAS Academy. The students will be awarded the SAS Joint Certificate in Big Data with Advanced Techniques in Data Science.

Students will also be taught about Cloudera products and Cloudera curricula are embedded into the syllabus of the program. On top of that, The Alibaba syllabus, which focuses on the digital economy and e-commerce, has been incorporated into this program. With the Alibaba collaboration, there are more opportunities and platforms that could aspire young entrepreneurs and start-ups to develop their business ideas.

Intakes

January, April, and September

Duration

3 Years Full-Time

Why Study Here?

Holistic Education

The US education system is one of the most flexible in the world, offering students unlimited choices of courses and focusing on an all-around learning experience. Adopting the US liberal arts approach of inclusiveness, industry relevance, and flexibility, Sunway ADTP has a strong track record of producing well-rounded students equipped for American higher learning.

Seamless Transfer into American Universities

We engage professors from US universities to deliver parts of our academic content. Each year, more than 100 US universities visit Sunway University providing a valuable opportunity for students to engage with and seek advice from admission counselors. We also host representatives from Western Michigan University (WMU) on campus who provide counseling services to students transferring to WMU.

Academic Mentorship and Support

Each ADTP student is assigned an academic advisor who will provide academic guidance and support. Our student-lecturer engagement is high extending over and beyond the classroom. One in four of our lecturers consistently receives “excellent teaching” awards.

Extracurricular Advantage

Each semester our students engage in out-of-class activities e.g. running projects and charity programs as part of their assignments, volunteering in cultural performances, or participating in international conferences. We celebrate bank holidays like Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving.

University Placement Guidance

We conduct workshops on all aspects of the transfer process—from selecting suitable universities and preparing applications to transitioning abroad. Our “Freshman Seminars” equip students with skills to succeed as a freshman. Our placement team continually supports students to transfer into “best fit” colleges. We receive study-abroad-semester students from US and non-US universities each year, many of which are our alumni for summer semesters. On top of our summer semester subject offerings, we support our alumni by providing referrals, offering proctoring services, and providing internship opportunities.

Programme Structure

Year 1

• English for Computer Technology Studies
• Information Systems Concepts
• Programming Principles
• Introduction to Statistics
• Database Fundamentals
• Linear Algebra and Applications
• Networking Principles
• Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Fundamentals
• Non-Computing Elective I

Year 2

• Analytics Engineering
• Database Management Systems
• Communications Skills
• Information Systems Analysis and Design
• Applied Statistics
• Social and Professional Responsibilities
• Social Media Analytics
• Web and Network Analytics
• Enterprise Architecture
• Non-Computing Elective II
• E-Commerce

Year 3

• Business Intelligence Systems
• Big Data Analytics in the Cloud
• Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
• Knowledge Management
• Project Management
• Capstone Projects 1 & 2
• Internship
• Advanced Business Analytic
• IS Management and Strategy
• Non-Computing Elective III

Enhancement Electives

Year 1(Choose 1)

• Principles of Marketing
• Principles and Practise of Management

Year 2 & 3 (Choose 1)

• Introduction to Psychology
• Principles of Entrepreneurship
• Accounting for Decision Making
• Digital Economy
• Startup Foundry

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

for Local Student

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Community Service
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

for International Student

• Malay Language for Communication 2
• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Community Service

Career Prospects

• 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