Admissions Open • Year 2026/2027
Bachelor of Information Systems (Hons)
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science, Management & Computing |
| Duration | 3 years 4 months |
| Intakes | January, May, September |
| Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref) | Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), Malaysian Board of Technologists (MBOT), and Seoul Accord (international recognition — the computing-discipline equivalent of the Washington Accord). Public page adds: MQA Ref FA16961; Registration R2/0611/6/0027 (11/26) |
| Tuition (Total, Malaysian) | RM82,530 |
Who is this programme for?
For school leavers who want an industry-aligned computing degree with a specialisation in intelligent information systems (AI, digital twins), a business minor option, a 7-month internship, and strong graduate employability (~90% within six months).
What will I learn, year by year?
122 credit hours total: Core Computing (24 credits) and Core Discipline (33 credits) build foundational IS skills; a Field Elective (9 credits) lets students specialise in Intelligent Information Systems (Digital Twin, Generative AI, Responsible AI, or Intelligent Decision Systems); Free Electives (15 credits) let students minor in either Corporate Management or Accounting & Business; plus a 7-month Industrial Internship (14 credits) and a Final Year Project (6 credits).
Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles
Business Analyst, System Analyst, Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, AI Solution Analyst, Digital Transformation Consultant, Digital Product Executive, Solution Developer.
One thing that makes it different at UTP
A choice between two business minors (Corporate Management or Accounting & Business) layered onto a technical IS degree, an Intelligent Information System specialisation (AI/digital twins), industry certification opportunities, and an international learning experience at a partner institution abroad.
The Research Behind It: Which area, centre and academics?
Not research-based (undergraduate programme). Specialisation: Intelligent Information System, with electives in Digital Twin, Generative AI, Responsible AI, and Intelligent Decision Systems
Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?
UTP's current undergraduate financial-aid information should be checked for the applicable awards. The programme page directs applicants to UTP Financial Aid, while the current fee page lists the tuition and registration charges. External sponsorships may also be available subject to eligibility.
Student Life: What should an applicant to this programme know?
International learning experience at a partner institution abroad (academic and cultural immersion) — mentioned in the internal source as a programme highlight, though no further detail (which countries/partners) is given.
Next Intake + Application Deadline
January 2027 intake — applications open 14 October 2026 and close 17 November 2026 for Malaysian applicants. Registration is 4 January 2027 and the semester starts 11 January 2027. Information Systems is included among the programmes available for this intake.
Placement or internship route for this programme
7-month industrial internship, explicitly available in Malaysia or overseas, per the internal source.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I specialise in?
Field-elective areas include Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Enterprise Systems and Software Quality.
Is internship included?
Yes, 14 credits are allocated to industrial training and project work.
How many credits are required to graduate?
The current programme page states 122 credit hours and a minimum CGPA of 2.00/4.00.
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