APIIT - BSc (Hons) in Business Information Technology
About
In the first year of this course, students will be introduced to business and computing concepts, tools and techniques. In the following year, Year 2, it covers the development of IT systems for business, analysis, design, and development of web-based solutions, networks, and professional issues in computing.
In the final year, students will be concentrating on the strategic role of IT, including critical problems in using IT and the use of IT for innovation and entrepreneurship. Students will also undertake a major project that will allow you to stimulate the application of IT in a business situation.
Key facts
Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
Study mode | Full-time |
Duration | 3 years |
Intakes | March, July, September |
Tuition (Local students) | S$ 30,258 |
Tuition (Foreign students) | S$ 31,713 |
Subjects
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Business, Management
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Information Tech (IT)
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Marketing
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
Description | Local students | Foreign students |
---|---|---|
Tuition fee | S$ 30,258 | S$ 31,713 |
Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
Total estimated cost of attendance | S$ 30,258 | S$ 31,713 |
Estimated cost per year | S$ 10,086 | S$ 10,571 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Local students
Description | Amount |
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Library Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
S$ 151 |
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
S$ 151 |
Enrollment Fees | S$ 242 |
Foreign students
Description | Amount |
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Application & Student Visa Fees
STAGE 1 (Payable upon acceptance of offer) RM 2,650 (approx. USD 620)* is payable when you have accepted the offer. This fee includes Visa Processing Fees by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) and APU/APIIT Application & Processing Fees. This also entitles you to airport assistance and transfer to the University/accommodation upon first arrival in Malaysia. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the offer has been accepted. STAGE 2 (Payable upon Student Pass Visa Approval) RM 1,500 (approx. USD 350)* is payable once your Student Pass is approved. This fee includes the post-arrival processing fee, EMGS medical check-up in Malaysia, Medical Insurance for a year, i-Kad (International Student Card issued by Immigration Malaysia) charged to ALL International students in Malaysia, Electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVal), and the Student Pass Fees for one-year. The i-Kad issued by Immigration Malaysia will enable students to avoid having to carry their passports around for identification purposes and will be tied to their Student Pass Validity and will be re-issued at visa renewal. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the Student Pass Visa Approval Letter (VAL) has been issued by EMGS. |
S$ 1,258 |
International Student Registration & Administrative Fees
A fee of RM 5,000 is payable as registration & administrative fee for International Students. The Fees includes Student ID Card Fee for the duration of the course. |
S$ 1,515 |
Library Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
S$ 151 |
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
S$ 151 |
Personal Bond (refundable) | S$ 303 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
- Route 1: Entry to Year 1 Degree
- Successful completion of STPM with 2 full passes or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.0 and completion of SPM or equivalent with credit in Mathematics; or
- Successful completion of A-Level with at least a pass in 2 subjects and successful completion of O-Level or equivalent with credit in Mathematics; or
- Recognised Matriculation or foundation with CGPA 2.0 and credit in Mathematics at SPM Level; or
- A qualification that SU accepts as equivalent to the above.
All students must demonstrate that they have met the equivalent of IELTS 6 either through formal English language assessment or through success in prior study at “A” level or equivalent in English.
- Route 2: Direct Entry to Year 2 Degree
- Successful completion of the relevant APIIT Diploma, or
- Successful completion of study in another recognised institution with academic credits equivalent to level 4 of an honours degree in relevant subjects
Curriculum
Year 1 Modules
- Business Information Systems & Organisations
- Business Systems Analysis Design & Construction I
- Business Systems Analysis Design & Construction II
- Fundamentals of Computer Hardware and Software
- Learning for Success
- Publishing for the WWW
- Quantitative Tools for Computing
- Software Development
Year 2 Modules
- Applied Research Methods & Professional Development
- Developing Server Applications
- Electronic Commerce
- Information Systems Organisations and Management
- Marketing Principles
- Networked Computer Systems
- Object-Oriented Methods
- Relational Database Systems Development
Year 3 Modules
- Applied Communications Technology
- Applied Information Technology Project: Project Management and Communication
- Applied Information Technology Project: Research, Development and Artefact I
- Applied Information Technology Project: Research, Development and Artefact II
- Developing E-Commerce Applications with XML
- Group/Residential Case Study
- Information Systems Strategy
- Interactive and E-Marketing