Data analytics in Malaysia: Sunway University's information systems degree with SAS and Lancaster certificates
Sunway's Information Systems (Data Analytics) degree runs three years in Bandar Sunway, Selangor. Below: the published yearly fee in rupees, entry routes, the English score, the modules, the certificates Sunway lists and the intakes. We work with 34 partner universities, and our Calicut team guides students into Malaysia every intake.
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The degree at a glance
Malaysia data analytics at Sunway: what this degree is
The Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) (Data Analytics) is taught by the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Sunway University, Bandar Sunway, Selangor. Sunway lists the programme code as R2/0611/6/0105 (09/30) with MQA/FA5803. It focuses on analytical skills for technologies applied to big data, with students solving practical problems using company data sets.
Sunway says graduates receive three certificates: one from Sunway, one from Lancaster University, and a SAS Joint Certificate in Advanced Techniques for Data Science and Predictive Analytics. It also says the programme teaches Python, R and SAS tools, includes an Alibaba syllabus on the digital economy and e-commerce, and has an internship module.
Our MQR check. The Malaysian Qualifications Register lists MQA/FA5803 for Sunway University as Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) (Data Analytics), previously Bachelor of Science (Honours) Information Systems (Business Analytics), 124 credits, field 0611 (Information technology and information system), starting 18/05/2018.
What you actually study
The Malaysia data analytics curriculum, as Sunway lists it
Sunway lists ten Year 1 modules, then the later modules, free electives and an internship. International students also take Malay Language for Communication 2 and other university subjects.
Year 1: foundations
- AI Foundation and Applications
- Computer Organisation
- Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Fundamentals
- Database Fundamentals
- Information Systems Concepts
- Linear Algebra and Applications
- Networking Principles
- Operating System Fundamentals
- Programming Principles
- Systems Analysis and Design
Middle modules
- Analytics Engineering
- Database Management Systems
- Data Fusion
- Enterprise Architecture
- Essentials of Employability
- Statistics for Data Analytics
- Social and Web Analytics
- Two free electives
Final modules
- Advanced Business Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Big Data Analytics in the Cloud
- Business Intelligence Systems
- Capstone Project 1 and 2
- Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
- Project Management
- Internship, one free elective
University subjects (international)
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
- Malay Language for Communication 2
Source: Sunway University programme structure. In our reading the page labels only Year 1; we confirm which year each later module falls in with Sunway. Free electives include Digital Business, Startup Foundry and Principles of Entrepreneurship, and Sunway says electives are subject to change.
Published fees, converted
Malaysia fees for this Sunway degree, in dollars and rupees
Sunway publishes an estimated annual course fee for 2026 rather than a full fee schedule. For international students it is quoted in US dollars and payable in the ringgit equivalent. The Malaysian student fee is shown in ringgit for comparison.
Estimated annual course fee, international students (2026)
≈ Rs9.45 lakh per year
Published by Sunway as USD 10,058 for international students for 2026. Sunway says fees are paid in the RM equivalent and the USD figure is indicative only. Rupee figure is our conversion at USD 1 = Rs93.933 (9 November 2026 close, za.investing.com).Malaysian students, same degree, annual (2026)
≈ Rs9.62 lakh
Shown for comparison, as published by Sunway as the estimated annual course fee for Malaysian students.Admission from India
Malaysia entry route for this Sunway data analytics degree
Sunway publishes entry scores by qualification and does not publish an Indian Class 12 percentage for this degree. Other qualifications are considered case by case, so your Class 12 route is confirmed with Sunway.
Published routes
Source: Sunway course page entry requirements, checked 10 November 2026. A-Level points: A=10, B=8, C=6, D=4, E=2; at least grade D in 2 subjects. IB excludes bonus points. UEC means all grade Bs.
Foundation and diploma routes
Sunway also lists Australian Matriculation ATAR 60 and Canadian Matriculation 60%. Other qualifications are considered case by case.
What this means for Class 12. Sunway lists a Mathematics requirement (credit in Mathematics at SPM, B in Mathematics in UEC, or equivalent) for STPM, A-Level, matriculation or foundation and non-computing diploma routes. Candidates with only a pass in Mathematics need to pass a Mathematics Enhancement subject at the start. We send your Class 12 Mathematics marks to Sunway and get the route confirmed in writing before you apply.
English evidence
Malaysia English requirement for Sunway data analytics
Sunway lists IELTS or equivalent 6.0, MUET Band 4, SPM English B, UEC English B6, O-Level English credit or Sunway Intensive English Programme Level 4 with at least 65%. Students from countries where English is an official language, and students with qualifications from institutions that teach fully in English, are exempt from the English requirement.
Source: Sunway course page, English Language Requirements, checked 10 November 2026.When you can start
Malaysia intakes for this degree: February, May and September
Sunway lists three intakes a year for this three-year degree. Which one is realistic depends on when your results, English evidence and student pass process complete, and we plan that with you.
The degree runs three years full-time. Sunway lists an Internship module and a two-part Capstone Project among the later modules.
After the degree
Malaysia data analytics careers Sunway lists
Sunway lists these career paths: big data system architect, business intelligence manager or specialist, chief data scientist, chief knowledge analyst, chief social media scientist, credit scorecard specialist, customer segmentation specialist and forensic expert.
Tell us which direction interests you, such as business intelligence, big data or analytics in industry, and we will match it to the module list.
Questions families ask us
Malaysia data analytics at Sunway: FAQ
Do I get a Lancaster University degree?
Sunway says graduates are awarded a degree from Lancaster University as well as Sunway University, so two certificates.
Is the fee in dollars or ringgit?
Sunway publishes USD 10,058 as the estimated annual course fee for international students and says it must be paid in the RM equivalent, so the final ringgit amount depends on the exchange rate.
Which certificates come with the degree?
Sunway says graduates get a Sunway certificate, a Lancaster University certificate and a SAS Joint Certificate. We confirm the current wording with Sunway.
Is the IELTS 6.0 requirement strict?
It is the listed requirement, with exemptions for students from countries where English is an official language or whose qualification was taught fully in English. We check which applies to your school.
Evidence
Sources for this Malaysia course page
- Sunway University: Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) (Data Analytics) - code, intakes, duration, annual fee, careers, modules, entry requirements, English, certificates. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Sunway online application - non-refundable enrolment fee for non-Malaysians. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Malaysian Qualifications Register, Sunway University listing - MQA/FA5803, 124 credits, field 0611, starting 18/05/2018. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Photograph: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). USD to rupee at USD 1 = Rs93.933 (9 November 2026, za.investing.com); RM to rupee at RM1 = Rs23.4525 (29 October 2026, za.investing.com).
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