Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) (Data Analytics)
Duration : 36 Months.
Awarding University : Lincoln University Malaysia
Level : Bachelor
The programme places a strong emphasis on the growth of analytical abilities in the study of Information technology. The Programme provides core of Information Technology modules complemented with a selection from a wide range of courses that includes the latest advances in IT skills, concepts, and applications such as Parallel Programming, Information Systems Analysis and Design, Web and Network Analytics, Knowledge Management and Data Visualisation.
Programme Aim
The programme will:
Produce knowledgeable and be technically competent in the field of information Technology in line with industry requirement locally and globally.
Perform well as a team player, demonstrate good leadership qualities in an organization, and be effective in communication.
Solve problems related to the field of IT creatively, innovatively, ethically, using numerical and technical skills, and through sustainable approach to solve Data Analytics related problems.
Demonstrate entrepreneurship skills and recognize the need of lifelong learning, as well using a broad range of information, media, and technology applications for successful career advancement.
Career Opportunities
Big data system architect
Business intelligence manager/specialist/architecture/consultant
Chief data scientist
Chief knowledge analyst
Chief social media scientist
Credit scorecard specialist
Customer segmentation specialists
Intake
February/September
Entry Requirements
In order to be eligible for the course of study, candidates should have fulfilled the relevant minimum qualifications indicated under one of the following three categories.
Category (1)
(a) Sri Lankan GCE AL: A minimum of 3 "S" passes in any 3 approved AL subject
OR
(b) Cambridge/Edexcel AL: A minimum of 3 "E" passes in any subject.
Category (2)
Those without 3 AL passes as indicated in category (1) (a) OR (1)(b) but sat for AL examination AND successful completion of Lincoln Foundation in Months (10 months)
Category (3)
GCE OL 6 passes including Maths and successful completion of Lincoln Foundation in Maths (12 months)
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Credit transfer for registration at 3rd year:
Pearson Higher National Diploma/SQA Advanced Diploma or any other Diploma in relevant field to be considered on case by basis in consultation with Lincoln University
Module line up
Principles of Programming
Discrete Mathematics and Probability
English
Computer Architecture and Organisation
Computer Networks
Database Management Systems
Applied Statistics
Object Oriented Programming
Data structure and Algorithms
Information Systems Analysis and Design
Information Systems Security
Values & Ethics in profession
Data Science Principles
Python for Data Analytics
Enterprise Architecture
Human Computer Interaction
Social Media Analytics
Web Analytics and Intelligence
Big Data Analytics
Project Management
Leadership Skills and Human Relations
Parallel Computing
Text Analytics and Sentiment Analysis
Organizational Behavior
Business Intelligence Systems
Optimization for data analytics
Final year Project
Industrial Training
Predictive Analytics and Business Forecasting
Data Visualization
