Bachelor of Applied Science (D4) International Class Joint Degree with MSU Malaysia

Informatics Engineering International Program

Empowering future global tech innovators through an international joint degree program in collaboration with Management and Science University (MSU) Malaysia. Master enterprise software engineering, artificial intelligence, cloud architectures, and digital technologies on a globally recognized academic pathway.

Informatics Engineering International Class Joint Degree Politeknik Negeri Jember and MSU Malaysia
Dual Degree Pathway Politeknik Negeri Jember × MSU Malaysia

Bachelor of Applied Science in Informatics Engineering (International Class)

The Bachelor of Applied Science (D4) in Informatics Engineering International Program at Politeknik Negeri Jember offers an advanced 4-year (8 semesters) applied computing curriculum conducted in English, featuring an international joint degree pathway with Management and Science University (MSU) Malaysia. The program is specifically established to nurture globally competent Applied Computer Science graduates (Sarjana Terapan Komputer / S.Tr.Kom.) equipped with dual academic exposure, international professional standards, and cross-border collaborative capability.

Through intensive project-based learning and cutting-edge laboratory ecosystems, students master enterprise software engineering across desktop, web, and mobile platforms, cloud computing, intelligent systems, and artificial intelligence. Backed by global industrial partnerships and international academic immersion, graduates are well-prepared to excel as enterprise software engineers, technology consultants, mid-level IT managers, and dynamic digital technopreneurs capable of competing and innovating across Asian and global technological landscapes.

Vision
“To become a leading study program in the field of Informatics Engineering that produces competitive Applied Graduates in Asia in 2035.”

Mission

  • Organizing vocational education to produce competent and innovative graduates who are able to compete at the national and international levels.
  • Developing applied science and technology in the field of Informatics Engineering to be implemented in educational activities, research, and community service.
  • Establishing domestic and international cooperation to improve the quality of education, research, and community service

Objectives

To achieve the vision and mission of the study program, the following objectives are set based on relevance, academic atmosphere, internal management, sustainability, and efficiency, which will produce graduates who are:

  • Able to develop information systems and manage information resources using various techniques and methods.
  • Able to create desktop, website, and mobile-based software applicable to various scientific fields.
  • Able to perform duties as staff, supervisors, and mid-level managers in the field of informatics.
  • Equipped with competitive entrepreneurial skills in informatics and other fields.
Strategic Targets

Targets

The objectives of the Informatics Engineering study program are:

01
Quality & Relevance

Expanding access and improving the quality and relevance of education to produce graduates who are characterized, competitive, and aligned with the community needs.

02
Research & Innovation

Producing high-quality research and community service with strong innovation capabilities.

03
Governance

Realizing study program governance in accordance with Good Polytechnic Governance principles.

04
Global Collaboration

Increasing the results and benefits of cooperation with prospective graduate employers, other institutions, and international campuses.

05
Student Achievement

Enhancing student creativity and achievement in national and international competitions.

06
Technopreneurship

Improving entrepreneurial skills, especially in the field of informatics.

Global Graduate Profiles

Graduate Competencies & Career Profiles

Curriculum outcomes designed to equip students with enterprise engineering rigor, international software quality standards, and technology venture capabilities for the global digital ecosystem.

Profile 01

Software Engineer

Proficient engineers capable of analyzing enterprise system requirements, designing robust architectures, and delivering reliable multi-platform software solutions.

Core Competencies:

  • Master requirement elicitation, technical specification documentation, and system design modeling.
  • Implement scalable applications utilizing sound programming logic, modern SDLC frameworks, and relational/NoSQL database architectures.
  • Design user-centric UI/UX interfaces supported by well-configured development infrastructure and targeted software trials.
Profile 02

Software QA Analyst

Quality specialists dedicated to safeguarding application reliability, functional accuracy, security, and continuous lifecycle maintenance.

Core Competencies:

  • Select and execute standardized manual and automated testing methods tailored to system requirements.
  • Design test cases, establish formal testing procedures, and assess long-term software maintainability.
  • Document comprehensive test logs, identify defects, and formulate actionable follow-up recommendations for continuous product refinement.
Profile 03

IT Entrepreneur

Forward-thinking technopreneurs who bridge technology and business strategy to initiate viable digital ventures and manage complex tech projects.

Core Competencies:

  • Apply applied entrepreneurial frameworks to identify market problems and structure sustainable digital business models.
  • Lead technology teams using modern Agile project management tools, schedules, and quality assurance baselines.
  • Build, validate, and launch digital startup products optimized for product-market fit and global commercial viability.
Career Outcomes

Profile of Graduates

Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science (D4) in Informatics Engineering International Program are prepared with global technical competencies and professional attributes to fulfill essential roles across the international digital industry.

Profile 01

Software Engineer

A Bachelor of Applied Computer Science who is able to develop software applications in accordance with industry-standard mechanisms and work as a software consultant at software or application development companies.

Profile 02

Software Quality Assurance Analyst

A Bachelor of Applied Computer Science who can analyze market share opportunities and effectively describe the requirements for developing a comprehensive startup product in the field of information technology, ensuring it is well-received by the community.

Profile 03

Information Technology Entrepreneur

A Bachelor of Applied Computer Science who can analyze market share opportunities and describe the needs to develop a comprehensive startup product in the field of Information technology, ensuring it is well-received by the community.

International Joint Degree Curriculum

Curriculum 2021 — Informatics Engineering International Program

A total cumulative study load of 148 Credits (SKS) divided into 80 Practical/Workshop Credits (54%) and 68 Theory Credits (46%), conducted through an integrated pathway between Politeknik Negeri Jember (Semesters 1–6) and Management and Science University (MSU) Malaysia (Semesters 7–8 & Short Semester).

148 Total Credits (SKS)
80 SKS Practical / Workshop (P)
68 SKS Theoretical Studies (T)
30 SKS Study Immersion at MSU
Semester 1 Polije Logic & Algorithm, Database Concepts, Basic Programming & Workshops
20 SKS (11T / 9P)
No Course Code Course Title SKS T P
1TIF110701Religion220
2TIF110702Pancasila220
3TIF110703Basic English211
4TIF110704Logic and Algorithm220
5TIF110705Database Concepts220
6TIF110706Basic Programming220
7TIF110707Software Development Workshop404
8TIF110708Database Workshop404
Semester 2 Polije HCI, Object-Based Systems, Desktop IS & Project Management Workshops
20 SKS (11T / 9P)
No Course Code Course Title SKS T P
1TIF120701Indonesian Language220
2TIF120702Civil220
3TIF120703Intermediate English211
4TIF120704Human Computer Interaction220
5TIF120705Object-Based Application System220
6TIF120706Software Project Planning220
7TIF120707Desktop-based Information System Workshop404
8TIF120708Project Management Workshop404
Semester 3 Polije Data Structure, Software Quality, Web & Mobile Applications Workshops
20 SKS (8T / 12P)
No Course Code Course Title SKS T P
1TIF130701Interpersonal Skill220
2TIF130702Discrete Mathematics220
3TIF130703Computer Network Concepts220
4TIF130704Data Structure220
5TIF130705Software Quality Workshop404
6TIF130706Web-Based Information Systems Workshop404
7TIF130707Mobile Applications Workshop404
Semester 4 Polije Software Testing, Quality Management, Web & Mobile Framework Workshops
18 SKS (8T / 10P)
No Course Code Course Title SKS T P
1TIF140701Digital Literacy202
2TIF140702Entrepreneurship220
3TIF140703Software Quality Management220
4TIF140704Software Maintenance220
5TIF140705Software Testing220
6TIF140706Web Framework Workshop404
7TIF140707Mobile Applications Framework Workshop404
Semester 5 Polije Intelligent Systems, Vision, Embedded Systems & Agricultural Info
20 SKS (8T / 12P)
No Course Code Course Title SKS T P
1TIF150701Embedded System Applications220
2TIF150702Intelligent Systems220
3TIF150703Agricultural Information220
4TIF150704Game Design220
5TIF150705Image Processing and Vision Workshop404
6TIF150706Embedded Systems Workshop404
7TIF150707Intelligent System Workshop404
Semester 6 Polije Industrial Internship / Practical Work Experience
20 SKS Practical
No Course Code Course Title SKS T P
1TIF170701Industrial Training20020
Semester 7 MSU Malaysia Network & Data Security, OOAD, Project I & Research Methodology
11 SKS (9T / 2P)
No Course Code Course Title SKS T P
1CCN20203Network and Data Security330
2CSR20302Project I202
3CSR20503Research Methodology (EI)330
4CSE20303Object Oriented Analysis and Design330
Semester 8 MSU Malaysia Distributed Systems, Real Time Systems, Project II & Malay Language
13 SKS (7T / 6P)
No Course Code Course Title SKS T P
1CCS21303Distributed System321
2CCS21403Real Time System321
3CRS20404Project II404
4MPU201301Malay Language Communication 2330
Short Smt 8 MSU Malaysia Multimedia Technology & English for Academic Enrichment
6 SKS (6T / 0P)
No Course Code Course Title SKS T P
1CMM21303Multimedia Technology330
2UCS1353English for Academic Enrichment330