Associate Degree in Business Information Technology

The Associate Degree in Business Information Technology programme provides you with a sound understanding of the business and information systems environment, particular knowledge of the use of information systems and analytical methods to support the analysis and design of policy and practice in business, emphasis on information systems issues and project management, opportunities to develop more general understanding of business management and skills in business information management. Apart from that, you will be expected to experience practical professional skills combined with a strong theoretical basis. The training offers general skills needed in expert duties, such as co-operation and communication skills, initiative and ability to work independently.

Entry requirements

Pass an ‘O’ Level or an equivalent qualification from a recognition institution by the local Ministry of Education.

Programme structure

Year 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
Creative and Innovation Studies Computerized Mathematics 1
Human Communication Principles of Programming Logic & Design
Introduction to Business Management Introduction to Data Communication
Introduction to Computer Skills Introduction to Computer Architecture
Introduction to Research Introduction to Database
Communication & Study Skills Principles of Software Engineering
Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2
Fundamental of Internet Technologies System Analysis & Design
C++ Programming 1 Visual Basic.Net
Introduction to Information System Marketing Management
Computerized Mathematics 2 Computer System Support
Database Applications Human Resource Management
Year 3
Semester 1 Semester 2
Entrepreneurship Practical Internship
Financial Accounting Project Report
Computer Network
Concepts of Management Information Systems
E-Commerce Theories & Practices

Career Paths

Your career opportunities are a business analyst, e-marketing manager, systems analyst, business account manager, database administrator or IT systems manager. Your skills in logical thinking, problem solving and IT systems application also equip you for a more general business career in marketing, finance, personnel management, production and operations management.