Bachelor of Business Information System (Hons)

[BBIS]

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What is Information System?

Information System (IS) is simply a group of activities and elements, which have been arranged to achieve a certain objective

An information system is a combination of hardware, software and telecommunication systems, which can support business operations to increase productivity and help managers make decisions

What is Business Information System?

Business Information System (BIS) is a system that has information processing capabilities that include collecting, processing, storing and disseminating data in the form of information through analytical processing and conveying information that can be used to support business organization's productivity and competitiveness

IS professionals strive to solve business/enterprise problems using computing resources

Components of BBISInformation System

Electronic Financial Services

Marketing Management

Strategic Management

Overview of BBIS @OUM The aim of this programme is to develop skilled workforce with

strong foundations in information system, in-depth knowledge, concepts and skills of analyzing business information.

The programme equips graduates with critical thinking skills to solve problems, ability to understand business requirements and plan business Information Systems with the relevant technology to enhance organizational performance.

In addition, in order to give “career value” to the graduates, this program supports the highly popular SAP system syllabus. SAP is the enterprise system widely used by enterprises around the world.

Facts and Figures about BBIS @OUM

Intake for BBIS starts on Jan 2015 semesterThere are no mathematics or statistics based courses,

instead….…. focuses more on core business and information system

coursesSpecial focus on SAP system as one of the most popular

enterprise system used in organizationsMore than 200 part time tutors involved in conducting the

program and dedicated 12 internal lecturers in overseeing the program

BBIS received provisional accreditation from MQA in 2014 and on the path for full accreditation once the first cohort of the students are in their final year

Programme Structure

MPU Courses (12 credits)University Courses (15 credits)Basic Courses (12 credits)Core Courses (69 credits)Elective Courses (12 credits)

(Total Credits: 120 credits)

MPU Courses

Tamadun Islam Dan Tamadun AsiaHubungan EtnikEntrepreneurshipHealth & Wellness

University Courses

EntrepreneurshipLearning Skills for Open Distance LearnersEnglish For Written CommunicationEnglish for Oral Communication English for Workplace Communication Professional Ethics

Basic Compulsory Courses

Basic Concepts Of Information TechnologyPrinciples Of ManagementThinking Skills And Problem SolvingIntroduction To Communication

Core Courses Marketing Management 1 Human Resource Management Database E-Commerce Human-Computer Interaction Management Information

System Introduction To Electronic

Financial Services Strategic Information System Organisational Behaviour Data Warehousing Planning

And Management Decision Support System Customer Relationship

Management

Internet Marketing Strategies IT Project Management Strategic Management Introduction to IS Audit,

Security & Control Intermediate Electronic

Financial Services Integrated Marketing

Communication Business Process

Reengineering Enterprise Resource Planning ICT Resource Management *Enterprise Mobility *Knowledge Management

Industrial Training

*TWO core subjects can be replaced with Industrial Training

Industrial Training (6 credits) can be taken by those students interested to do industrial training

Industrial Training must be carried in a firm/organization that specialized in Information Technology/Information System

Students must find their own firm/organization for the placement

Elective Courses

Business IntelligenceIntroduction To Enterprise System TechnologyIntermediate Enterprise System TechnologyAccounting Information SystemNetworking Applications in E-CommerceComputer ProgrammingSystem Analysis & Design

o Courses are subject to change without prior noticeo The offering of elective subjects is the sole discretion

of the faculty

Why BBIS @OUM It gives the balance between the theory and application and the

skills and knowledge gained in BBIS are transferable across industries

You’ll learn relevant skills so you can integrate information technology, information system and business into the workplace

You’ll be exposed to current and leading enterprise solution software such as SAP used by many business organization

The program will upgrade you for more demanding professional roles in various organization and industry

Excellent pathways into industry or research after graduation

Target GroupIT/IS Personnel

Administrative Staffs

Fresh School Leavers

Diploma Holders (in any field)

ANYONE interested to pursue their career that blends Business and Information Systems components

Duration

4 ½ years (14 semesters)

Three intakes per year (Jan, May, Sept)

Those with credit transfer could save 1-4 semesters

Career ProspectsThe programme has been designed to meet the

country’s growing need of IT and IS professionals with good business knowledge

Career options: Business System Analyst, Strategic Planner, Project Manager, IT/MIS Executive/Manager and IT Entrepreneur

Entry RequirementsEntry RequirementsNormal Entry

Passed SPM/SPMV/MCE or equivalent with credit in Mathematics; AND Passed STPM/HSC or equivalent with at least 2 principals (CGPA 2.00); OR

Passed A-Level with at least 2 relevant subjects; AND Passed O-Level or equivalent with credit in Mathematics; OR

Passed a recognized Matriculation / Foundation in relevant field with minimum CGPA 2.0 ; OR

Passed a recognized Diploma or equivalent in Computer Science / Information Systems / Information Technology / Software Engineering with minimum CGPA 2.5 (CGPA below 2.5 but above 2.0 may be accepted subject to rigorous internal review process); OR

Passed a recognized Diploma with CGPA 2.5 and credit in Mathematics in SPM; OR

Other qualifications recognized by the Malaysian GovernmentOR

Entry RequirementsEntry Requirements Flexible Entry

Malaysian Citizen; AND Be at least 21 years old on 1st of January (application year); AND Passed at least PMR or equivalent; AND Possess prior learning experience and / or knowledge relevant to the

programme applied; AND Passed Flexible Entry Assessment

1. Complete the OUM application form athttp://fastrac.oum.edu.my/2. Submit 2 sets of certified IC, all academic certificates and

transcripts.3. Processing fee of RM30.00 (Undergraduate programmes) or

RM50.00 (Postgraduate programmes) will be debited to student account.

How to Apply?

Enquiries

Rames Mariapan

Programme Coordinator

mrames@oum.edu.my

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