Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) Data Analytics

Overview
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) in Data Analytics at HELP University equips graduates with the expertise to tackle business challenges through data-driven solutions.

Why Choose HELP?

• Industry-focused curriculum – Designed to meet the growing demand for business and data analysts.
• Cutting-edge tools & techniques – Covers statistical and mathematical foundations, machine learning, pattern recognition, and data mining.
• Diverse career opportunities – Prepares students for roles such as data analyst, data engineer, and data scientist.
• Problem-solving skills – Develops the ability to address challenges in IT, management, and interdisciplinary fields.

Entry Requirements

• A pass in STPM with a minimum grade of C (CGPA 2.00) in any TWO (2) subjects or any equivalent qualification and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; OR
• A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid in any TWO (2) subjects (including a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent); OR
• A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; OR
• Diploma in Computing (Level 4, MQF) or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; OR
• Any Diploma in Science and Technology (Level 4, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75; OR
• Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, subject to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval; OR
• Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, subject to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval.

Notes:
Candidates for categories (iv) until (vii) with a CGPA below 2.75 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process.

Year 1

5 Core Courses

• Introduction to Information Technology
• Front-End Web Development
• Introduction to Database Systems
• Data Communications and Networking
• Discrete Mathematics

2 Specialization Courses

• Analytics for Decision Making
• Introduction to Programming

Electives

• Choose 2 Free Electives from IT, Business, or Communications degree programmes

Year 2

2 Core Courses

• Systems Architecture and Design
• User Experience Design

4 Specialization Courses

• Applications of Data Analytics
• Statistics and Data Visualization
• Enterprise Data Infrastructure
• Advanced Database Systems

Electives

• Choose 2 Free Electives from IT, Business, or Communications degree programmes

Year 3

6 Core Courses

• Final Year Project I
• Final Year Project II
• IT Project Management
• Computer Ethics and Cybersecurity
• Business Development Project
• Industrial Internship

2 Specialization Courses

• Big Data Technologies
• Data Mining and Machine Learning

MPU Subjects

5 Compulsory MPU Courses

MPU1 (Choose 2 Courses)

• MPU3113 Hubungan Etnik (Malaysian students)
• MPU3123 Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (Malaysian students)
• MPU3143 Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International students)
• MPU3173 Pengajian Malaysia 3 (International students)

MPU2 (Choose 1 Course)

• MPU3213 Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for Malaysian students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
• MPU3233 Leadership in Business

MPU3 (Choose 1 Course)

• MPU3313 Comparative Ethics for Malaysia
• MPU3323 Malaysian Constitution
• MPU3353 Personal Financial Planning in Malaysia
• MPU3363 Issues of the Social Media on Malaysian Society
• MPU3343 Career Pathway in the Field of Behavioral Sciences in Malaysia

MPU4 (Choose 1 Course)

• MPU3412 Co-curriculum – Sport 2
• MPU3422 Co-curriculum – Community Service 2
• MPU3432 Co-curriculum – Event Management 2