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Lancaster University

Sunway University is in partnership with Lancaster University, UK, a world-class institution of higher learning which has consistently maintained its high rankings over the years in numerous reputable league tables.

Established by Royal Charter in 1964, Lancaster University enjoys a world-class reputation as a centre for excellence in teaching, scholarship and research. The institution is currently ranked 12th out of over 100 universities in the UK in The Times Good University Guide 2013, 9th in the Independent’s Complete University Guide 2013, 7th in the Guardian University Guide 2012, 131st in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2011-12, and 153 out of 300 Universities in QS World University Rankings 2011, making it within the top 1 per cent of the universities in the world.

Lancaster University is also a member of the prestigious N8 Group which consists of eight of the most research intensive universities in northern England. The institution continues to sustain its reputation for teaching and research excellence both nationally and internationally by bringing universities, businesses and communities together. An example of this is the InfoLab21 at Lancaster University, which is an award-winning international centre of excellence for research in information and communication technologies and has a successful history of working with Microsoft, BT Labs, Orange, Cisco, Nokia and Ford. Additionally, the Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) is a triple-accredited, world-ranked management school, consistently among the UK’s top five.

The degree programmes developed and conducted at Sunway University are validated by Lancaster University, UK. Our students who successfully complete these undergraduate programmes will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

Success is a culmination of teamwork and strong partnerships. We have long been in alliance with some of the most accomplished institutions of higher learning to ensure that our students get the best in education.

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Sunway University is an elite university, recognised for its outstanding quality in teaching and learning (SETARA’11) and was awarded a Tier 5 Excellent Rating by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA). Our excellent teaching staff and promising graduates are some areas that contributed to the success of the Tier 5 Excellent Rating SETARA award.

The Department of Computer Science and Networked System and the Department of Information Systems at Sunway University recognised that information and communication technology (ICT) has changed the way we live, work and communicate today. ICT has become an enormous and vibrant field that has impacted and influenced the progress in science, engineering, business and many other areas of human endeavours (Sahibuddin, 2010: iv). Sunway University’s focus on computing programmes such as Computer Science (CS), Information Systems (IS), Information Technology (IT) and Mobile Systems (MS) are in line with the demand of many booming industries such as analytics, social media, mobile application and online businesses. Graduates in these areas are also much sought after by many ICT industries locally and internationally.

All our programmes are developed with an industry-focus in mind, which allow our students to gain relevant knowledge, practical experience and exposure in the fields of ICT. Many of our students have internship opportunities to work at renowned companies like SAS Institute Sdn. Bhd., Accenture, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Sunway Group. The degrees and masters are validated by Lancaster University, UK and successful graduates will receive two certificates; one from Sunway University and another from Lancaster University.

Reference: Sahibuddin, S. (2010) Programme Standards: Computing, Malaysian Qualifications Agency

SETARA’11

EXCELLENTRATING

Quality Undergraduate Teaching & Learning

Overview

Education Pathways

BSc (Hons) in Computer ScienceBSc (Hons) Information Systems

BSc (Hons) Information Technology

(3 years)

Diploma in Information Technology

(2 years 4 months)

SPM / O-Level / Equivalent

Sunway Foundation in Arts A-Level / Australian Matriculation /

Canadian Matriculation / Monash University Foundation Year / STPM / UEC or equivalent

(1 year)

Employment Opportunities

Advanced entry into year 2Subject to meeting entry requirements.

Doctor of Philosophy (Computing)MSc in Computer Science (by research)

MSc in Information Systems (by research)MSc in Mobile Systems

Programmes OfferedUndergraduate Programmes

Diploma in Information Technology

BSc (Hons) in Computer Science - validated by Lancaster University

BSc (Hons) Information Systems - validated by Lancaster University

BSc (Hons) Information Technology - validated by Lancaster University

Postgraduate Programmes

Doctor of Philosophy (Computing)

MSc in Computer Science (by research) - validated by Lancaster University

MSc in Information Systems (by research) - validated by Lancaster University

MSc in Mobile Systems - validated by Lancaster University

The Computing AdvantageAll computing programmes at Sunway are industry relevant and the curriculum provides students with many opportunities to be trained and hired by IT industries. Some of the opportunities include:

• Internship and Industry TrainingOur curriculum places emphasis on providing students with the best exposure and opportunity to gain relevant IT experience in the real-world through internship and industry training. The internship requires a student to work in a company for a few months to gain work experience as well as to have a feel of the working environment in the IT industry. Students are also given training sessions by IT professionals and consultants to keep up with the development of IT industries. Hence, our graduates are more prepared in translating their knowledge from the classroom to practice.

Many of our graduates had their internship and industry training at renowned companies inMalaysia which include:• SASInstituteSdnBhd,specialisesinBusinessIntelligenceandDataMining• AIMSDataCentreSdnBhd,specialisesinservicesrelatedtocolocation,network,managedand

carrier management• TimedotComBhd,specialisesinmobile,fixed,internetandpayphoneservices• Accenture,specialisesinglobalmanagementconsulting,technologyservicesandoutsourcing• SerialDataSdnBhd,specialisesindocumenttechnology• i-NetSdnBhd,specialisesinITsolutions• Sunway Group, specialises in property investment, leisure and entertainment, hospitality,

healthcare and education• PricewaterhouseCoopers,specialisesinassurance,taxandfinancialservices,andTICE(technology,

information, communication and entertainment)

• Networking with Industry AdvisorsIn order to keep up with the fast changing computer and information technology industries, our academicians and students regularly meet with IT professionals and consultants from many multinational companies. Some of them were appointed as our Industry Advisors and they provide inputs and feedback on our curriculum. This is to ensure that our graduates are better informed of current trends and development of computing within Malaysia and around the world.

• Employment opportunitiesThe Student Services Department at Sunway University organises several career fairs for students by inviting employers from multinational companies to interview prospective students. Many students have been offered jobs even before graduation by our industry partners.

• Industry LinksOur industry partners include Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) and SAS Institute Sdn Bhd. They provide many opportunities for our students to participate in their events and also research grants for capstone projects.

For more information, log on to http://sunway.edu.my/university/fst/CIIL

What is this programme about?• Thestudyofcomputing,datastorageandcommunications.• Learningtodesignapplicationsandapplyinformationsystemanalysis.• Thestudyofanalyticsanditsapplicationinbusiness.• Researching on cutting edge computer technology in networking and

information systems.• Strong foundation inprogramminganddesigningofComputerSystems

that meet the needs of industry.• Studentsacquire technicalskillssuchasJava,MySQL,MSOffice,HTML&

JavaScriptandXML,PHPandPCTechnicalSupport.

Find out if you’re suitable forInformation Technology Skill oriented IT savvy Business oriented

Career Prospects• Programmer• Webdeveloper• Softwaredeveloper• NetworkSupport• ITSupport• InformationSystem

Analyst• HelpdeskSupport

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Diploma in Information Technology

Year 1

Database Fundamentals PC Technical SupportBasic Mathematics for Computing Web DesignConcepts of Problem Solving Basic Programming ConceptsBasic Electronics System Analysis and DesignFundamentals of Data Communication and NetworkingComputer Literacy

Year 2

Web Engineering Network Administration and SecurityEnglish for Business Communication Advanced ProgrammingNetwork TechnologyManagementAdvanced Mathematics for Computing Introduction to Object Oriented Design Project

Year 3

Industrial Training

Programme Structure - Indicative Subjects

Entry Requirements

Academic RequirementsSPM / O-Level Minimum 3 credits (including English and Mathematics) UEC Minimum 3 Grade B’s (including Mathematics)Other Qualifications Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to case basis

Academic CalendarINTakeSJanuary,April,August

DuraTIoN2 years 4 months

Additional MOE compulsory General Studies subjectsFor Local students:Malaysian Studies 2, Community Service, Moral Education/Islamic Studies, Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

For International students:Malay Language for Communication 1, Community Service, Moral Education/Islamic Studies

What is this programme about?• Ideal for students who enjoy the flexibility of being a software

development specialists or aspire to do postgraduate research and innovation as the course is about formulating processes that develop information and establish suitable abstractions to represent complex systems.

• Subjects include object-oriented programming, computer networks,digital image processing and distributed systems; with exciting electives like concurrent programming, C# programming, computer vision, softwarearchitecture&designpatternsandcomputationalintelligence.

• An industrial training component that enhances students’ experienceand ability to adapt to real-world environments.

• Apart from their specialisation, students take classes that strengthentheir soft skills and critical thinking skills.

Find out if you’re suitable for Computer Science Motivated by innovation Keen eye for detail Determined and precise

Career Prospects• Computer Scientist• Software Development Specialist• Programmer• Systems Analyst• Application Developer / Application

Solutions Architect• Enterprise Distributed-Application

Developer• Research Analyst• Computer Forensic Investigator• Games Design Specialist• Consultant• Analyst Programmer• NetworkProgrammer/Networkengineer

BSc (Hons) in Computer Science

Year 1

Programming Concepts and Problem Solving Database FundamentalsProgramming Principles Object-Oriented Programming FundamentalsCalculusComputer OrganisationEnglish for Computer Technology StudiesWeb FundamentalsComputer Fundamentals

Year 2

DataStructure&AlgorithmsComputer NetworksDiscrete Mathematics Software EngineeringObject-Oriented Programming Digital Imaging ProcessingOperating System FundamentalsCommunication SkillsSocial and Professional Responsibilities

Electives (Choose any 2 for Year 2)C# Programming Embedded SystemsData Communication Concurrent ProgrammingProgramming Languages

Year 3

Distributed Systems Seminar SeriesHuman Computer Interaction Capstone ProjectArtificial Intelligence Industrial Attachment

Electives (Choose any 2 for Year 3)Software Architecture and Design Patterns Computer SecurityComputer Vision Computational Intelligence

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Entry Requirements

Academic RequirementsSTPM Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (Minimum 2 principals)A-Level CC / CDE (Minimum 12 points)Australian Matriculation ATAR 60Canadian Matriculation 60%MUFY 240Sunway Foundation in Arts 60%UEC Maximum 25 points from 5 subjects (all Grade B including Mathematics)IB Completed with minimum 25 points (excluding bonus points)Other Qualifications Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis.

Mathematics RequirementsSPM/O-Level Credit

English Language RequirementsTOEFL 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 80 internet-basedIELTS 6.0MUET Band 4SPM English B3 or B+UEC English B4O-Level English (1119) CreditSunway Intensive Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%English Programme (IEP) ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English

Academic CalendarINTakeSJanuary,March,August

DuraTIoN3 years

Programme Structure - Indicative Subjects

Additional MOE compulsory General Studies subjectsFor Local students:Islamic and Asian Civilisations, Community Service, Ethnic Relations, Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

For International students:Malay Language for Communication 2, Community Service, Malaysian Studies 3

What is this programme about?• Thestudyofanalyticsanditsapplicationinbusiness.• Learningtodevelopprogrammingforvariousbusinesssystems.• Students may select electives from a list of subjects that would

enhance their knowledge in various relevant fields such as customer relationship management, business intelligence systems, knowledge management and data mining.

• GoingthroughIndustrialTrainingtoapplytheirknowledgeintoreal-life working scenarios.

Find out if you’re suitable forInformation Systems Analytical People oriented Enjoy developing new ideas and solutions

• IT/Businessanalyst• ITConsultant• DataanalyticsProgrammer• ChiefListener• WebDeveloper• WebDesigner• SystemDeveloper• SystemDesignengineer• Databaseadministrator

Career ProspectsGraduates can work in industries likeBanking, Business, Financial, Fast MovingConsumer Goods (FMCG), Information Technology, Sales and Marketing

BSc (Hons) Information Systems

Entry Requirements

Academic RequirementsSTPM Average C or CGPA 2.0 (Minimum 2 principals)A-Level CD / DDE (Minimum 10 points)Australian Matriculation ATAR 55Canadian Matriculation 55%MUFY 220Sunway Foundation in Arts 55%UEC Maximum 25 points from 5 subjects (all Grade B including Mathematics)IB Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points)Other Qualifications Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis.

Mathematics RequirementsSPM / O-Level Credit

English Language RequirementsTOEFL 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 80 internet-basedIELTS 6.0MUET Band 4SPM English B3 or B+UEC English B4O-Level English (1119) CreditSunway Intensive Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%English Programme (IEP) ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English

Year 1

Programming Concepts and Problem SolvingDatabase FundamentalsProgramming Principles Object-Oriented Programming FundamentalsIntroduction to StatisticsPrinciples and Practice of ManagementEnglish for Computer Technology StudiesWeb FundamentalsComputer Fundamentals

Programme Structure - Indicative Subjects

Year 2

Applied Statistics Database Management SystemsInformation Systems Concepts Electronic CommerceInformationSystemsAnalysis&DesignCommunication SkillsSocial and Professional Responsibilities

Year 3

Project Management Business Intelligence SystemsData Mining and Knowledge DiscoveryCapstone ProjectKnowledge Management Industrial Attachment

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Academic CalendarINTakeSJanuary,March,August

DuraTIoN3 years

The programme includes specialised elective subjects according to different streams:Technology stream (1 elective to be taken)Information Systems stream (2 electives to be taken)Business stream (5 electives to be taken)Please check the full list of elective subjects according to different streams listed in the website.

Additional MOE compulsory General Studies subjectsFor Local students:Islamic and Asian Civilisations, Community Service, Ethnic Relations, Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

For International students:Malay Language for Communication 2, Community Service, Malaysian Studies 3

What is this programme about?• The study of systems analysis and development, soft skills and critical

thinking skills.• Studyof Intelligent Systems,Network Security,WebProgramming,User

Interface Programming. • Studentsmayselectelectivesfromalistofsubjectsthatwouldenhance

their knowledge in various relevant fields like programming languages, network development and network troubleshooting.

• Going through Industrial Training so that students can apply theirknowledge into real-life working scenarios.

Find out if you’re suitable forInformation Technology Analytical Enjoy developing programming systems Keep up with latest technology

Career Prospects• Systemsanalyst• SoftwareDesignerand

Developer• Mobileapplications

programmer• Gameprogrammer• Web/e-Commerce• Databaseadministrator

Entry Requirements

Academic RequirementsSTPM Average C or CGPA 2.0 (Minimum 2 principals)A-Level CD / DDE (Minimum 10 points)Australian Matriculation ATAR 55Canadian Matriculation 55%MUFY 220Sunway Foundation in Arts 55%UEC Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade B including Mathematics)IB Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points)Other Qualifications Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis.

Mathematics RequirementsSPM / O-Level Credit

English Language RequirementsTOEFL 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 80 internet-basedIELTS 6.0MUET Band 4SPM English B3 or B+UEC English B4O-Level English (1119) CreditSunway Intensive Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%English Programme (IEP) ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English

BSc (Hons) Information Technology

Year 1

Programming Concepts and Problem Solving Database FundamentalsProgramming Principles Object-Oriented Programming FundamentalsCalculus Computer OrganisationEnglish for Computer Technology Studies Web FundamentalsComputer Fundamentals

Programme Structure - Indicative Subjects

Year 2

DataStructures&AlgorithmsOperating System FundamentalsDiscrete Mathematics Computer NetworksObject-Oriented Programming Web ProgrammingCommunication SkillsSocial and Professional Responsibilities

Electives (Choose any 2 for Year 2)Data CommunicationsSoftware EngineeringNetwork&SystemAdministrationProbability and StatisticsC# ProgrammingDigital Imaging ProcessingTelecommunications

Year 3

Project ManagementCapstone ProjectSeminar Series Industrial Attachment

Electives (Choose any 5 for Year 3)Multimedia Networking Mobile ComputingNetwork SecurityArtificial IntelligenceNetwork ManagementComputer Vision

Free elective (Choose any 1 for Year 3)Human Computer InteractionComputer SecurityComputational Intelligence

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Academic CalendarINTakeSJanuary,March,August

DuraTIoN3 years

Additional MOE compulsory General Studies subjectsFor Local students:Islamic and Asian Civilisations, Community Service, Ethnic Relations, Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

For International students:Malay Language for Communication 2, Community Service, Malaysian Studies 3

MSc in Mobile Systems

About the programme The MSc in Mobile Systems is a taught master programme.

The revolution of mobile communication has transformed the way we communicate, work and live today, and many organisations have also taken the advantage of Internet to build new business models and new industries. Hence, this programme covers two of the most exciting areas of modern computer science; mobile communication and computing.

This programme consists of six core modules, two elective modules and a final dissertation project. All modules will cover the technical intricacies of designing and developing mobile systems for communication.

The core modules are: • NetworkingandtheInternet • CommunicationFundamentals • MobileCommunications • DistributedSystems • MobileComputing • NetworkandSystemSecurity

The elective modules are: • WirelessCommunications • MultimediaProcessinginMobileSystems • MobileEmbeddedSystem

Students undertaking these modules will be able to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct a dissertation project. All modules will be conducted in a series of flexible block-mode teaching as well as hands-on practical sessions.

Academic CalendarINTakeSMarch, August

DuraTIoN

Full-time Minimum 1 year, Maximum 2 years

Part-time Minimum 2 years, Maximum 4 years

Entry RequirementsA bachelor’s degree in Computing with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent. Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis.

For further information on this programme, please contact info@sunway.edu.my.

Employability Graduates of the MSc in Mobile Systems will be able to gain

employment at various communication industries such as mobile communication, IP telephony and communication security. They are equipped with the relevant knowledge, skills and competencies to provide solutions to improve the mobile telecommunication services and systems. This master programme also prepares students for further studies at doctoral level or becoming a researcher in academic and IT industries.

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About the programme The MSc in Computer Science is a research-focused

master programme validated by Lancaster University. This programme introduces students to the art of research in Computer Science, and guided by our qualified supervisors. Students will carry out an extended one-year research project on full-time study or two-years on part-time study.

Students undertaking this research degree will be integrated as a member of our research groups at Sunway University. They will have the privilege to participate in research activities alongside with their supervisors such as seminars, workshops, laboratory experiments and field work. Students will enjoy a lot of flexibility and independence in this programme.

There are two core modules in this master programme; research methodology and directed readings. These modules will help students understand research methods in computing and how to formulate a research proposal.

The Modules The MSc in Computer Science (by research) consists of two

taught modules and one thesis. Students will be required to complete two taught modules, namely Research Methodology and Directed Readings, before they proceed to writing the thesis. By undergoing these two modules, students are expected to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct research successfully towards their Master’s degree.

The modules are: • researchMethodology

This module will examine and explore the various research designs and methodologies related to computing. Students will be guided on research processes, literature reviews, and how to draw conclusions based on their study results or findings.

• Directedreadings This module will provide students with a comprehensive

reading lists and resources to help them develop their areas of interest. Students will work closely with their supervisor in developing a research model. Library skills and training on how to manage information and resources will also be introduced in this module.

One-to-one tutorials and supervisor’s support will be given to students throughout the programme by our qualified and experienced researchers. A prospective student is encouraged to have preliminary discussions with potential supervisor/s to ascertain their area of research before enrolling in the programme.

MSc in Computer Science(by Research)

Academic CalendarINTakeS

Everythreemonths(January,March,JuneandAugust)

DuraTIoNFull-time Minimum 1 year, Maximum 4 yearsPart-time Minimum 2 years, Maximum 6 years

Entry RequirementsA bachelor’s degree in Computing with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent. Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis.

Areas of Research Our academics have expertise in the following research

areas: • AffectiveComputing • ArtificialIntelligence • Biometrics • ComputerVision • ImageProcessing • KnowledgeManagementinIT • MobileComputing • Networking • UbiquitousandPersuasiveComputing • WirelessCommunication

Employability Graduates of the MSc in Computer Science will have

competencies in theory and practice of ICT and Computer Science. They will be well equipped with analytical and problem-solving skills to work as consultant or managerial positions in their field of study. Other relevant jobs in the computing field include Software Solution Designer, System Analyst, Internet and Networking Specialist. This master programme also prepares students for further studies at doctoral level or becoming a researcher in the IT industries.

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For further information on this programme, please contact info@sunway.edu.my.

For further information on this programme, please contact info@sunway.edu.my.

About the programme The MSc in Information Systems is a research-focused

master programme validated by Lancaster University. This programme introduces students to undertake information technology research that relates to human and technology, and the management of technology in an organisation. Students will carry out an extended one-year research project on full-time study or two-years on part-time study.

Students undertaking this research degree will be integrated as a member of our research groups at Sunway University. They will have the privilege to participate in research activities alongside with their supervisors such as seminars, workshops, laboratory experiments and field work. Students will enjoy a lot of flexibility and independence in this programme.

There are two core modules in this master programme; research methodology and directed readings. These modules will help students understand research methods in computing and how to formulate a research proposal.

The Modules The MSc in Information Systems consists of two taught

modules and a thesis. Candidates will be required to complete two taught modules, Research Methodology and Directed Readings prior to proceeding to writing their thesis. By undergoing the two taught modules, candidates are expected to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct research successfully towards the Master’s degree.

The modules are: • researchMethodology

This module will examine and explore the various research designs and methodologies related to computing. Students will be guided on research processes, literature reviews, and how to draw conclusions based on their study results or findings.

• Directedreadings This module will provide students with a comprehensive

reading lists and resources to help them develop their areas of interest. Students will work closely with their supervisor in developing a research model. Library skills and training on how to manage information and resources will also be introduced in this module.

One-to-one tutorials and supervisor’s support will be given to students throughout the programme by our qualified and experienced researchers. A prospective student is encouraged to have preliminary discussions with potential supervisor/s to ascertain their area of research before enrolling in the programme.

Academic CalendarINTakeSEverythreemonths(January,March,JuneandAugust)

DuraTIoNFull-time Minimum 1 year, Maximum 3 yearsPart-time Minimum 2 years, Maximum 6 years

Entry RequirementsA bachelor’s degree in Computing with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent. Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis.

Areas of Research Our academics have expertise in the following research

areas: • Informationtechnologydecision-making • KnowledgeManagementinIT • SocialNetworking • StrategicITsourcing

Employability Graduates of the MSc in Information Systems will have

competencies in theory and practice of information systems that support operations, management and decision making. They will be well equipped with analytical and problem-solving skills to work as consultant or managerial positions in their field of study. Other relevant jobs in the computing field include IT/Business Analyst, System Developer, System Design Engineer and Database Managers. This master programme also prepares students for further studies at doctoral level or becoming a researcher in academic or IT industries.

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MSc in Information Systems (by Research)

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About the programme The Doctor of Philosophy (Computing) programme aims

to develop leaders and innovators among our graduates in areas of computing, information and communication technology. The programme will provide PhD candidates with opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills, and to develop solutions for organisations as well as for cultural, legal and environmental issues.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Computing) is a research-based doctorate (PhD) and there are two taught modules in the programme to assist in the preparation of thesis. The taught modules are research methodology and directed readings. All PhD candidates will have the privilege to be integrated as part of our research groups at Sunway University. They may also participate in our research activities such as seminars and trainings during their study. Besides that, a PhD candidate can also use our state-of-the-art technologies to develop their interest or career as a research scientist.

One-to-one tutorials and supervisor’s support will be given to students throughout the programme by our qualified and experienced supervisors or researchers. A prospective PhD candidate is encouraged to have preliminary discussions with potential supervisor/s to ascertain their area of research before enrolling in the programme.

The Modules • researchMethodology

This module will examine and explore the various research designs and methodologies related to computing, which includes data analysis techniques. Students will be guided on research processes, literature reviews, and how to draw conclusions based on their study results or findings.

• Directedreadings This module will provide students with a comprehensive

reading lists and resources to help students develop their hypothesis or areas of interest. Library skills and training on how to manage information and resources will also be introduced in this module.

• Thesis PhD is awarded based on the successful completion

of a thesis. The thesis should demonstrate proficiency, criticality and mastery in the subject or chosen area of research.

The process in preparing the thesis would involve: • Researchproposalanddefence • Implementationoftheproposal • Analysingthedataandwritingthethesis • Submissionofthesisandvivavoce • Presentationofresearchstudyatconferenceor • Publicationofresearchpaperinapeer-reviewed

journal

Doctor of Philosophy (Computing)

Academic CalendarINTakeSEverythreemonths(January,March,JuneandAugust)

DuraTIoNFull-time Minimum 3 years, Maximum 6 yearsPart-time Minimum 4 years, Maximum 8 years

Entry RequirementsA master’s degree AND candidate must have at least either master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in Computing. Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis.

Areas of Research Our academics have expertise in the following research

areas: • AffectiveComputing • ArtificialIntelligence • Biometrics • ComputerVision • ImageProcessing • KnowledgeManagementinIT • ManagementInformationSystems • MobileComputing • SocialNetworking • StrategicITSourcing • UbiquitousandPersuasiveComputing

Employability Upon successful completion of the Doctor of Philosophy,

graduates would have developed both intellectual and transferable skills in their specialised field. They will be highly attractive to many employers because they possess good analytical and research skills. They will have competencies in independent learning, understanding complex issues, appreciating different opinions and providing various approaches to solve problems or issues.

For further information on this programme, please contact info@sunway.edu.my.

Joint Certificate in Business Intelligence & Data Mining

What is SAS?SAS is an integrated software system provided by SAS Institute Inc., USA. This software enables the IT specialist to perform data analysis and data mining for predictive and descriptive modeling, data mining, text analytics, forecasting, optimisation, simulation, experimental design and more.  Many companies used the data to analyse and model their businesses. SAS is now one of the world’s leading analytics company with the highest revenue, surpassing giants like IBM and Microsoft in the areas of business intelligence and data mining (IDC, June 2012).

Who uses SAS?Many organisations that involved with IT management, human resource management, financial management, business intelligence and customer relationship management would benefit from using the SAS software. Some of the major banks and companies in Malaysia that use the SAS software are Public Bank, CIMB, UOB, Parkson Corporation, Tesco Stores (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., and Genting Group.   

What are the benefits for students undertaking the SAS project?• TheSaSprojectwillbeintegratedaspartofstudentcoursework• SaSsoftwareisusedastheteachingtoolandtrainingisintegratedintothesubjects• TheJointCertificateinBusinessIntelligenceandDataMiningisaninternationallyrecognised certification• anopportunitytovisitSaSregionalofficesandSaSaffiliateduniversitiesabroad• anopportunitytogaininternshipandemploymentatSaS,SaSpartnersandcompaniesthatuse analytics as analytical tool. • anopportunitytogainemploymentatcompanieslocallyandabroadthatuseSaSsoftware Reference: IDC Analyse the Future, June 2012, IDC #235494, Volume: 1, Tab: Vendors Business Analytics Solutions: Market Analysis, USA. Available at IDC website at http://idcdocserv.com/235494e_sas

All students in the BSc (Hons) Information Systems will be awarded a Joint Certificate in Business Intelligence and Data Mining upon successful completion of an industry-based project and a pass in the following subjects:• MTH2104Statistics• BIS3218   BusinessIntelligenceSystems• BIS3216   DataMiningandknowledgeDiscovery• BIS3215   knowledgeManagement

This joint certificate will provide our graduates an edge over other computing graduates in terms of knowledge and skills in analytics, business intelligence and data mining. Sunway University is proud toannouncethatwearetheoNLYuniversityinMalaysiawithsuchuniquearrangementwithSaS.

Sunway Business Systems, Associate ConsultantBSc (Hons) Information Technology Au Yong Chee Hau

My programme has prepared me with the solid foundation which is able to cater to the current market trend and also equipped me with soft skills that make me stand out from the crowd.

AccentureBSc (Hons) Information TechnologyAmanullah Abdur Rahman

My three years here were invaluable and played a large role in my growth, academically and also as a person. The programme uses a practical approach that focuses on application of knowledge in the real world, which has greatly helped me to settle comfortably in my career.

Sunway Business Systems, Associate ConsultantBSc (Hons) Information TechnologyFlora Yeo Ee Fong

My programme was well-rounded covering not only computer science subjects but also essential IT skills related to my current job. I did my internship in a German audio company where I assisted in the development of their website.

Executive Officer, Business Intelligent Unit, CIMB Bank MalaysiaBSc (Hons) Information SystemskhooPeiLin

I made the right choice to pursue both my Diploma and Degree with Sunway. The qualification, experience and skills that I acquired through these programmes assist me to build a strong foundation and knowledge in the specialised field of Information Systems. Many thanks to Sunway which had given me the opportunity to be the one of their scholarship recipients. Studying while actively participating in extracurricular activities have allowed me to build the social network with students and lecturers. This was a great opportunity for my personal development. The best choice I have ever made: Studying in Sunway University.

LecturerMSc in Mobile SystemsChit Su Mon

I completed my BSc (Hons) Information Technology at Sunway University in 2009. My final year project focused on Human Computer Interaction (HCI). Since then, I started having an interest in the area which motivated me to further my education. I completed my MSc in Mobile Systems at Sunway University in 2012. The postgraduate programme threw more interesting challenges throughout the course. I am very honoured to be the first postgraduate graduate from the Sunway University especially in their Silver Jubilee year. There are many opportunities in Sunway University such as meeting field experts, producing research papers and journal articles, and experiencing the International Symposium and the International Technology Expo. I am glad I made the decision to continue my postgraduate programme at Sunway University as it is a great environment to do research with unlimited resources.

DHL Asia-Pacific, Information Services Sdn BhdBSc (Hons) Information Technology Limkenny

Throughout my studies in Sunway University, I gained industry-relevant technical knowledge and skills, and I was given opportunities to hone my soft skills (communication skills, leadership qualities, teamwork & etc.) as well. These skills have helped me to settle into my current job seamlessly. It was at Sunway University where my limits were really challenged. I learned that intelligence can only take a person so far but if combined with strong commitment and  diligence, it can lead to profound success. I would like to thank my lecturers and fellow course mates for giving me such invaluable experience.

A Tradition of Success

We have a proud tradition of being the stepping stone to success. Many of our graduates have successfully moved on to further their studies at renowned universities or pursue rewarding careers of their choice.

Founder of One Technology Solutions Sdn. Bhd.BSc (Hons) Information SystemsTan Wei Liang

The programme allowed me to obtain knowledge on IT and business. I’ve acquired the right knowledge in order to run my business i.e. managing staff, planning, integrating, development, deployment, presentation and many others. Throughout the entire course, lecturers have been very helpful regardless of studies, assignments or exams.

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