BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (INFORMATION SYSTEMS)

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BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (INFORMATION SYSTEMS)


Programme Overview

This programme aims to equip graduates with the ability to apply the concepts and principles of Information Systems to support the design, development and management of Information Systems. The graduates will be able to design and develop Information Systems to suit the organizational needs using highest quality technology-based services, with high ethical values in the context of professional practice of computing.


Duration:  3.5 Years (7 Semester and 1 special semester), Full time (Coursework)

Programme Structure 

  1. Basic Entrepreneurship Culture
  2. English for Communication (1)
  3. Computing Mathematics I
  4. Fundamentals of Programming
  5. Computer Systems and Organization
  6. Information Systems
  7. Philosophy and Current Issues (for local student only) / Basic Malay Language (for international student)
  8. English for Communication (2)
  9. Data Structure (#WIX1002)
  10. Computer System Architecture (#WIX1003)
  11. Network Technology Foundation
  12. Machine Learning


  1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
  2. Project Management
  3. Thinking and Communication Skills
  4. Database
  5. Probability and Statistics
  6. System Analysis and Design
  7. Mobile Application Development
  8. Co-Curriculum (1)
  9. Operating Systems
  10. Algorithm Design and Analysis (#WIA1002)
  11. Specialization Elective (1)
  12. Specialization Elective (2)
  13. Specialization Elective (3)
  14. KIAR: Integrity and Anti-Corruption course
  1. Industrial Training *
  2. Academic Project I **
  3. Specialization Elective (4)***
  4. Specialization Elective (5)***
  5. Specialization Elective (6)***
  6. Specialization Elective (7)***
  7. University Elective (Cluster 1): Thinking Matters: Mind & Intellect
  8. University Elective (Cluster 2): Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Techie
  1. Co-Curriculum (2)
  2. Academic Project II (#WIA3002)
  3. Specialization Elective (8)***
  4. Specialization Elective (9)***
  5. Specialization Elective (10)***
  6. University Elective (Cluster 3): Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place

Note:

#Pre-requisite

*Taken all Faculty and Programme Core Courses except Academic Project I and Academic Project II

**Pass all Faculty and Programme Core Courses except Industrial Training and Academic Project II

***Each Specialization Elective Course is only offered ONCE every academic session, either on Semester 1 OR Semester 2.


SPECIALIZATION ELECTIVE COURSES (Choose only 10 courses)

  1. Internet of Things
  2. Trends in Information Systems
  3. Open-Source Programming: Application and Technology
  4. Introduction to Data Science
  5. Information Retrieval and Web Search
  6. Advanced Database
  7. Electronic Commerce
  8. Information System Control and Security
  9. Knowledge Management and Engineering
  10. Information System Auditing
  11. Data Mining and Warehousing
  12. Data Visualization
  13. Business Analytics and Intelligence
  14. Web Programming

Career Prospects

Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Database Administrator, E-Commerce Specialist, Information Systems Auditor, Information Systems Manager, IT Consultant, IT Project Manager, Network Administrator, Security Analyst, Systems Analyst, Web Developer.

Tuition Fee

Local (SATU)

RM75,500

(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)

International

RM89,200

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025//2026

Entry Requirement

STPM
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 in Science stream
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in Additional Mathematics and grade B- in any of the following subjects: Physics, Information and Communication Technology, Chemistry, Biology
  • Obtain grade B in Additional Mathematics and Mathematics at SPM Level
  • Obtain grade B in any of the following subjects at SPM Level: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, ICT
Matriculation / Foundation
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 in Science Stream
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in Mathematics at Matriculation/Foundation and grade B- in any of the following subjects: Physics, Fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, IT, Programming, Computing
  • Obtain grade B in Additional Mathematics and Mathematics at SPM Level
  • Obtain grade B in any of the following subjects at SPM Level: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, ICT
STAM
  • Not Offered
Diploma / Equivalent
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any 2 subjects at Diploma level including Mathematics
  • Obtain grade B in Additional Mathematics and Mathematics at SPM Level
  • Obtain grade B in any of the following subjects at SPM Level: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, ICT
UM SATU Foundation
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 at Asasi SATU UM
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in Mathematics at Asasi SATU UM and obtained grade B- in any of the following subjects: Physics, Information & Communication Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, IT, Programming, Computing
  • Obtain grade B in Additional Mathematics and Mathematics at SPM Level
  • Obtain grade B in any of the following subjects at SPM Level: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, ICT
GEC A-Level 
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in Mathematics and grade B in any of the following subjects at A-Levels: Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computing, Related Computing Fields
  • Obtain grade B in Additional Mathematics and Mathematics at SPM Level
  • Obtain grade B in any of the following subjects at SPM Level: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, ICT
International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtained International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) that is recognised with a minimum of 30 points
  • Obtain at least grade 5 (Higher Level) / grade 6 (Standard Level) in Mathematics
  • Obtained at least grade 5 (HL) or grade 6 (SL) in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science
  • Obtain grade B in Additional Mathematics and Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE Level
  • Obtain grade B in any of the following subjects at SPM/IGCSE Level: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, ICT
AUSMAT
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any one subject at AUSMAT level as follows: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computing, Mathematics Specialist
  • Obtain grade B in Additional Mathematics and Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE Level
  • Obtain grade B in any of the following subjects at SPM/IGCSE Level: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, ICT

Additional Requirement

  • Possesses good vision, hearing, or speech and is not color blind
Senior High School Certificate (SHSC)
  • Pass with a minimum average of 65%
  • Obtain a minimum of 60% / grade B- in Mathematics subjects.
  • Obtain a minimum of 60% / grade B- in ONE (1) subjects: Physics, Computing, Chemistry, Biology
Matriculation / Foundation
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in Mathematics subjects.
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any ONE (1) subject: (Computing Science / Computing), (Chemistry/Engineering Chemistry), Biology, (Physics/Engineering Physics), Basic Engineering
Diploma
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in Mathematics subjects.
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any ONE (1) subject: (Computing Science / Computing), (Chemistry/Engineering Chemistry), Biology, (Physics/Engineering Physics), Basic Engineering
GEC A-Level
  • Obtain a recognize GCE A-Level Qualification
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in Mathematics subjects.
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in any ONE (1) subject: Physics, Computing, Chemistry, Biology, Further Mathematics
International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
  • Obtain a minimum of grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in Mathematics subjects.
  • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any ONE (1) subject: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science
AUSMAT
  • Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in Mathematics subjects.
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in any ONE (1) subject: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics Specialist
Additional Requirements:
  • Candidates who apply must be physically fit, not suffering from any mental or physical illness and able to follow the program of study designed for this course.

English Language Requirements

  • Obtain a minimum of Band 3.5 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.5 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
  • Obtained a minimum English language Competency in any ONE (1)of the following requirements:
    • MUET 4.0
    • IELTS (Academic) 5.5
    • TOEFL iBT (Centre-based) 46
    • TOEFL Essentials (Online) 8.0
    • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) 51
    • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency 160