BSc (Hons) in Information Technology with specialism in Business Information Systems

Familiarity with a broad range of information technologies and how they are used.This programme is specifically designed to provide:

• An understanding of frameworks and planning techniques for the strategic management of information systems in organisations.
• The ability to critically evaluate and apply appropriate strategies and techniques to the development of business information systems.

Entry Requirements:

• A Pass in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in any 2 subjects and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent; or
• 2 Passes in A-Level and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE; or
• 5 Grade B’s in UEC, including Mathematics; or
• Passed a Foundation/Matriculation programme with a minimum CGPA of 2.0, with Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE and equivalentl; or
• Diploma with minimum CGPA of 2.5 and Credit in Mathematics at SPM level; or
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with minimum average of 50%; or
• Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) with minimum average of 60%; or
• South Australian Matriculation Certificate (SAM) with minimum of 60%; or
• International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 marks;
• Victorian Certificate of Education with minimum average of 50%;
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with minimum average of 50%; or
• A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.

The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Course Structure & Modules:

You will learn fundamental skills required by every IT professional, and the basic understanding of the underlying computer system through Computer Architecture, operating systems, networks and databases. Some specialized modules will provide you with the basic knowledge of web development and programming. The modules will also help you develop personal and organizational skills, as well as nurture creativity and innovation.

A broader range of skills will be learnt, in which you will gain better understanding of the broad range of information technologies, and the specialized skills to apply frameworks and planning techniques for the strategic management of information systems. You will gain solid understanding of the support of business information systems in modern organizational operations. We will further nurture your creativity and innovation as well as independent learning to prepare you for the workplace.

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

You will make use of your previous studies and industrial experience to extend your familiarity in the field of business information systems and to refine your personal and professional development. You will move further into the development of business proposals that introduce the development, deployment and business impact of information systems. A final year project requires you to investigate and develop a solution for a real-world problem – you will demonstrate your ability to combine technical knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills to produce a personal achievement portfolio.

Note: The specialism will appear only in the academic transcript.

Career Options:

Course Fees:

* Fees stated above do not include Deposits and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.

(R/481/6/0636) (08/20) (A6210)
All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.