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Undergraduate handbook 2004
Information Technology

Bachelor of Business and Information Technology

Course code: 2918 + Malaysia campus + Director of studies: Dr Hiew Pang Leang + Web address: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.my + Email address: inquiries@infotech.monash.edu.my

The Bachelor of Business and Information Technology is an integrated study of computer-based management systems, with dual emphases on IT and business. The course aims to provide students with an understanding of information technology applications in business, within the context of a general grounding in management education. Graduates are expected to obtain employment in an IT consultant or business analyst role.
The Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 of Malaysia requires students to take three units: Malaysian studies, a national language (there is one unit for Malaysian citizens and another for citizens of other countries), and either Islamic studies (Muslim students) or moral studies (other students). For further details, inquire on campus.

Entry requirements

The course prerequisites are English Year 12 equivalent and mathematics Year 11 equivalent. For details on entry requirements, inquire on campus or email inquiries@infotech.monash.edu.my.

Course structure

The pass degree course consists of units to a total value of 144 points and, if taken on a full-time basis, is of three years duration. The pass degree includes both compulsory and elective units. In general, a maximum of 60 points of first-year units may be counted towards the degree. Students must complete at least 36 points of second-year units and at least 36 points of third-year units. All business systems units are worth six points.
The pass degree is normally taken full-time. In addition to the core units, students may complete electives to a total value of 48 points or one-third of the degree.

Core units
Elective units

Students are required to take at least one electronic commerce unit and at least one business analysis unit in the course of their degree. Electives are chosen depending on students' interests and career goals.

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