BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (HONS) BUSINESS INFO. SYSTEM

Bachelor of Technology (Hons) BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SPEACIALIZATION:
• E-Business • Knowledge Management
MINOR / ELECTIVES:
• Financial Management • Corporate Management
Information systems have become vital management tools in successful businesses. An information system is an organised combination of people, hardware, software, communication networks and data resources that collect, transform and disseminate information in an organisation. A computer-based information system plays a vital role in the success of an enterprise. It provides the information a business needs for efficient operations, effective management and competitive advantage.
PROGRAMME EMPHASIS
This programme focuses on providing sound knowledge and experience in systems analysis and design methods, database management systems and commercial applications with opportunities to specialise in e-business and knowledge management. Throughout the programme there is also emphasis on ways to control and manage appropriate software in order to support business decision-making and to communicate effectively in commercial and business environment. Students are equipped with relevant business management tools to take on the challenges of the global business scenario via the minor/electives offered - financial management or corporate management.
CAREER PROSPECTS
There is a diverse range of profession and career paths available for the graduates of this programme: • database development • web and e-commerce development • database administration • business analysis • systems architecture • business research • project management • information systems analysis • others
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
Year Semester 1 Classification Credit Hours Semester 2 Classification Credit Hours Courses Courses 1 Database Systems CT 3 Islamic Studies / Moral Studies N 3 Bahasa Kebangsaan N 3 Professional Communication Skills CT 3 Technical & Professional Writing CT 3 Computer Organisation CT 3 Structured Programming CT 3 Systems Analysis and Design CT 3 Internet Programming CT 3 Principles of Marketing M 3 Co-Curriculum I U 1 Co-Curriculum I U 1 Management & Organisational Accounting M 3 Accounting M 3 Credit Hours - 19 Credit Hours - 19 2 Minor Elective I** EM 3 Health, Safety & Environment U 2 Data Communication & Networking CT 3 Business Systems Development M 3 Software Engineering CT 3 Economics M 3 Object-Oriented Programming CT 3 Management Information Systems M 3 Business Statistics M 3 Major Elective I* ME 3 Principles of Finance M 3 Minor Elective II** Em 3 Credit Hours 18 Credit Hours 17 3 Industrial Internship CT 14 Final Year Project I CT 2 - - - Advanced Database Systems M 3 - - - Major Elective II* ME 3 - - - Major Elective III* ME 3 - - - Minor Elective III** Em 3 - - - Minor Elective IV** Em 3 Credit Hours - 14 Credit Hours 17 4 Final Year Project II CT 4 - - - Malaysian Studies N 3 - - - Multimedia Networks M 3 - - - Major Elective I * ME 3 - - - Major Elective II * ME 3 - - - Soc. Science / Humanities Elective *** Em 3 - - - Credit Hours - 16 - - - N-National Requirement U-University Requirement CT-Common Technology ME-Major Elective Em-Minor Elective M-Information System Programme Core
Major Electives*	Minor Electives**
E-Business	Financial Management
• E-Commerce • E-Commerce Development • Business Application Programming I • Business Application Programming II • Issues in E-Business	• Corporate Finance • International Financial Management • Investment and Portfolio Management • Strategic Cost Management • Elective ***
Knowledge Management	Corporate Management
• Introduction to Knowledge Management • Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery • Knowledge Management and Development • Knowledge Management Technology • Measurement of Knowledge Management Dynamics	• Small Business and Entrepreneurship • Strategic Management • International Business • Human Resource Management • Elective ***
	***Choose one of the following:
	• Small Business and Entrepreneurship • Strategic Management • International Business • Human Resource Management • Computerised Financial Accounting (SAP) • Corporate Ethics • Corporate Communication • Corporate Finance • Strategic Cost Management
	Graduation Requirements
	In order to graduate with the Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) degree, students are required to obtain a minimum of 120 units and a minimum CGPA of 2.00.