Bachelor in Information System Auditing (Hons)

Introduction:

Nowadays, most of organizations apply information technology in their business processes to be more productive and competitive. The rapid growth of information technology and communication leads to many products available in the market to be used by these organizations. In conjunction to this, the controls and auditing is not merely important but needed by any organization using information technology to prevent misuse of the technology or unauthorized access to confidential information. Acknowledge this matter, MSU offer Bachelor in Information System Auditing to produce graduates who are able to facilitate these organizations to safeguard their systems to be more efficient and effective in a controlled environment.

Entry Requirements:

1. Minimum requirement (STPM candidates):
   
   
   1. Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
      Candidates will have to pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination or equivalent with credits in Bahasa Malaysia or Bahasa Melayu (Syllabus X) / Bahasa Malaysia II
      
      AND
      
      
   2. Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or equivalent
      Candidates will have to pass Sijil Tinggi Peperiksaan Malaysia (STPM) examination with at least:
      
      
      1. Pass with C grade in 3 subjects including General Studies paper
         
         OR
         
         
      2. Pass with C grade in 2 subjects including General Studies, and another 2 subjects with D grade
         
         OR
         
         
   3. Malaysian Ministry of Education’s Matriculation Certificate or MSU foundation.
      
      OR
      
      
   4. Diploma in related fields from PTPL/MSU or Diploma/Certificate in related fields from Polytechnics, IPTA or accredited IPTS or other institutions recognized by the Senate of Management & Science University (MSU)
      
      OR
      
      
   5. A ‘Level’ (GCE) or The South Australian Matriculation (SAM) or Canadian Pre- University Program (CPU) or equivalent.

 

Objective:

Offering of this program aims at:

1. Providing students with the knowledge and skills in the field of information system and auditing.
2. Producing graduates who are competent, competitive, plus creative and innovative, in applying their theoretical knowledge, when facing a healthy competition.
3. Contributing the best professional service in the field of information system auditing to the organization.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates are able to:

1. apply skills and knowledge to design and develop application in business environment.
2. use a variety of technologies to create, capture, and manipulate design elements in producing a business information system.
3. communicate effectively, credibly, and accurately with clients, supervisors, coworkers, and target audiences.
4. apply principles and concepts of information system audit to do auditing for the use of computer-based information system.

Duration

A three year (six long and three short semesters) full time study.

Total Credit

120

Exemption

Students with Diploma qualification can apply exemption for the following subjects:-

Code	Course Name	Credit
TCS1103	Business Programming Principles	3(2+1)
TMT1063	Business Mathematics	3(3+0)
TEC1013	Microeconomics	3(3+0)
TAC1013	Principles of Accounting	3(3+0)
TMG1013	Principles and Practices of Management	3(3+0)
TCN1014	Data Communication and Network	4(3+1)
TCS1063	System Analysis and Design	3(3+0)
TCT1024	Database System	4(3+1)
TEC1023	Macroeconomics	3(3+0)
UCS1163	English Language Awareness	3(3+0)
UCS1173	English for General Purposes	3(3+0)
MPW2143 / MPW2153	Islamic Studies / Moral Education	3(3+0)
MPW2133	Malaysian Studies	3(3+0)

 

Core Subject

Among the subjects that students will learn are:-

1. Principles of Programming
2. Business Mathematics
3. Principles of Accounting Microeconomics
4. Macroeconomics
5. Data Communication and Network
6. System Analysis and Design
7. Database System
8. Financial Accounting and Reporting I & II
9. Audit I & II
10. Accounting Information System
11. Legal Environment of Business
12. Business Policy & Strategy
13. Information Systems Control I & II
14. Management Control
15. Computer Audit Project 1 & 2
16. Information Systems Auditing
17. Computer Audit Seminar

 

Extra Course Features

Part from the subjects learned in the classroom or lab, students will gain extra knowledge and/or benefits through:-

1. Internship program with various industries.
2. Regularly held seminars by the experts, to expose students to current issues and prepare them for their career world.
3. Internet access and interactive e-learning modules.
4. Applying knowledge gained through computer forensic project.
5. Exposure in various computer forensic techniques.
6. Joining the fun social activities such as outdoor programs, mount climbing, or stage performances.

 

Career:

Career in the information and communication technology are found mainly in:-

1. Fieldwork in audits of information systems and related processes.
2. Some of the jobs functions are:
   1. performs reviews of related security policies and procedures
   2. monitor compliance with standard information system and security policies, procedures and processes
   3. monitor compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and accreditation criteria
3. The graduates are also able to review controls over:
   1. workstations (personal computers)
   2. Local Area Networks
   3. database administration
   4. technical support
   5. systems development

 

Job Prospect

Positions the graduates can fill in the above organizations are:

1. System Auditor
2. Software Engineers
3. Information Technology Executives
4. System Analysts
5. System and Methods Executives
6. Software Project Managers
7. Software Testers
8. Software Maintenance Staff
9. Information Managers

Salary range for the above positions is between RM2,000 to RM3,500 monthly.

Industrial Linkages

1. Hewlett Packard
2. Malaysian Airports Holdings Bhd
3. HiTech Padu Bhd
4. Pejabat MARA
5. Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri Selangor
6. FTMSK UiTM
7. PAC Total Solutions Sdn Bhd
8. ACCEL TEAM Sdn Bhd
9. MARONIX Sdn Bhd
10. MATRADE
11. Booth Technologies Sdn Bhd
12. XYBASE Sdn Bhd
13. VSource Sdn Bhd

Sponsor

MARA, PTPTN and Bank Loans.