Malaysian students: RM16,500 (annual for 2010)
International students: RM19,100 (annual for 2010)
3 Year/s
March, August
*The indicative course fees shown here applies to students studying on-campus in Malaysia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Information Systems is widely diffused across modern organisations, and industry is demanding IS graduates who are well versed in business concepts; in understanding the role and contribution of information systems in driving and enabling the achievement of business goals and objectives; and in managing the vital information systems resource in organisations. This degree has been designed to meet this need, and will produce graduates who are competent and knowledgeable in the discipline, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and who are able to critically analyse business problems and develop creative and innovative enterprise solutions.
Students will develop competence in basic technical skills, but more emphasis will be placed on business analysis and problem solving, requirements analysis, project management, systems acquisition, process modelling, design and innovation, development and implementation of IS services, enterprise systems, understanding and managing IS-related organisational risk, and the management of information systems in organisations.
The program is structured with a core which provides an extensive education in contemporary themes in IS education, and which equips students with the requisite knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in a range of analytical and technical areas.
To meet the requirements of industry for an appropriate blend of breadth and depth of IS knowledge and an understanding of underlying concepts and theories as applied in practical and real world contexts.
To develop problem-solving skills ensuring that graduates have the ability to analyse problems, design and/or source alternative innovative solutions based on soundly articulated business requirements, and make appropriate choices and recommendations.
To equip graduates with required professional knowledge, skills, attributes and behaviours.
To appreciate the role of information systems in contemporary organisational contexts.
Students can complete the entire degree programme in Sarawak campus. Students will be able to transfer to Swinburne University of Technology, where the course is offered. Acceptance is subjected to academic merit and approval by the respective schools.
Note:
* Students have the option to do Industry-Based Learning (IBL) for six to 12 months in Year 3 Semester 2. A fee will apply for this option.
Malaysian
students are required by the Ministry of Higher Education to successfully complete the Compulsory Subjects (Mata Pelajaran Wajib) prior to graduation.
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.
Graduates are likely to pursue careers in business and systems analysis, business process analysis, business requirements analysis, project management, enterprise systems consultancy, IS/IT consultancy, business relationship management, business development management, and when you have gained experience, as an IT director and chief information officer.
This course is acknowledged as being at the professional level with the Australian Computer Society (ACS). The program has been externally vetted by ACS, ensuring it meets the highest standard of the profession and the industry.
Obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; or
a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550; or a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 213; or a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 80.
A range of scholarships are available to local (Sarawakian, Sabahan & West Malaysian) and International students either at commencement or on the continuation of a program.
