BSc (Hons) Information Systems with Data Analytics
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia · Putrajaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Systems with Data Analytics is intended to provide students with a strong grasp of information systems while also increasing their competence in data analytics, focusing on data collection, management, and analysis.
The programme trains graduates to face real-world commercial and technological challenges by developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing students for data-driven decision-making roles across a variety of industries.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Introduction to Programming 1 and Introduction to Interaction Design to build programming and user-focused design skills.
- Business and management foundations through Management in a Global Context and Fundamentals of Marketing.
- Core technical progression with Introduction to Software Engineering and Introduction to Computer Systems.
- Data foundations through Database Management Systems and Data Science Life Cycle.
- Project and systems development focus through Project Management and Software Engineering.
- Knowledge and people-focused systems through Knowledge Management and Human Resource Management.
- Organisational and sociotechnical perspectives via Organisational Behaviour and Sociotechnical and Soft Systems.
- Analytics capability building with Visual Analytics and Professional Development.
- Mandatory Industrial Training (F90IT) during the summer break between Year 2 and Year 3.
- Research and methods through Research Methods & Requirements Engineering and Information System Methodologies.
- Advanced data and analytics through Data Mining and Machine Learning and optional streams for specialisation direction.
- Design, evaluation, and delivery via Design & Implementation and Project Testing and Presentation.
- Big data systems and management through Big Data Management.
- Final year project components formed by F20PA, F20PB, and F20PC.
Career outcomes
- You build end-to-end capabilities for information systems and data analytics, helping you target roles such as data analyst, systems analyst, business systems analyst, and analytics implementation specialist.
- You gain practical industry exposure through mandatory Industrial Training (F90IT), supporting stronger work-readiness for entry-level positions in technology and data-driven business teams.
- You develop the ability to manage projects and deliver solutions using Project Management and Professional Development, which supports progression toward roles like IT project coordinator and analyst-to-lead pathways.
- You strengthen analytics and data-management skills through Visual Analytics, Data Science Life Cycle, Database Management Systems, Data Mining and Machine Learning, and Big Data Management, aligning with employer demand for measurable analytics impact.
- You combine business context with computing expertise using courses like International Management, Fundamentals of Marketing, and Organisational Behaviour, helping you perform well in roles that bridge IT and operations.
- You graduate with an Honours degree structure that includes a final year dissertation component, supporting readiness for more advanced responsibilities and specialist career tracks.
Employability rate
Information Systems with Data Analytics graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting continued demand for entry-to-junior analytics and systems roles.
Together, these figures point to a reasonably stable outlook when you strengthen your technical and project experience during your degree.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (international applicants) | International applicants are considered using the university’s standard entry requirements for undergraduate study, including qualifications such as A-Level, STPM, UEC, IB Diploma, WACE/SACE, and other school-leaving certificates where equivalence is assessed by the university. |
| Mathematics requirement for all applicants | In addition to the school-leaving entry requirements, applicants must have grade C in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE or an equivalent. The mathematics requirement can be waived if applicants have obtained at least grade pass in Mathematics at a higher level. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Information Systems and Data Analytics | Direct match | Applicants with prior study in computing, information systems, or data-related subjects may be assessed as a good fit for the programme’s information systems and data analytics focus. |
Language requirements
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia requires international applicants to demonstrate English language proficiency for undergraduate study (degree programmes taught and assessed in English). The accepted tests and minimum scores are published in the university’s English language requirements for undergraduate programmes.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 51304 / total program | International (full-time) tuition fee for BSc (Hons) Information Systems with Data Analytics: RM 51,304 (annual tuition fee listing shown as international). |
Proof of financial resources
You must show you can fund your studies in Malaysia when applying for your student pass (visa) and/or enrolment processes. Your university application page includes reference to Education Malaysia for personal bond information and published visa-related processing fees.
- Personal bond requirements and guidance provided by Education Malaysia (for student pass/visa processing).
- Student visa processing fee information is published by Heriot-Watt University Malaysia on its apply page.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | January - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | August 07, 2026 | December 05, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | August 03, 2026 | December 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 07, 2026 | January 05, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | January - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | January - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare documents and check entry requirements
Review the programme’s entry requirements for international applicants and confirm your school-leaving qualification and mathematics requirement are met. Gather your academic transcripts and any supporting records needed for credential assessment. If you are unsure about equivalence for your qualification, submit a complete application so the university can assess eligibility from the academic documents you provide.
Submit your online application
Apply online during the published intake cycle. Create an account, complete the application form, and upload the supporting documents required for your application. Pay the required application processing fee for each application form you submit (international applicants are charged the international fee).
Upload English test results and academic proof
Provide proof of English language proficiency using one of the accepted tests and minimum scores published by the university. Submit original or certified copies of your academic transcripts and supporting academic documents as requested. Ensure your uploads are complete because the university’s admissions process relies on the submitted academic qualification package.
Follow visa/pass instructions after your offer
After you receive an offer, follow the student pass/visa process guidance referenced by the university for Education Malaysia. The apply page publishes the visa application processing fee details and points students to personal bond information through Education Malaysia. Complete all requirements within the required timelines so your student pass application can be processed successfully.