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Information
Systems

Curriculum Handbook
2026 Revision · Practical-First Track
8
Semesters
146
Credits
57
Courses
6
Phases
Foreword

Practice first,
theory in full right after.

A short introduction to this curriculum

Most curricula ask students to master theory before they ever touch a real project. This handbook reorders that, it does not remove it: Semester 1 puts students straight into hands-on project work, so they build confidence, a sense of "why," and early portfolio pieces, and are ready to intern sooner. Semester 2 then delivers the full mathematical and theoretical load in one dedicated semester, now grounded in real experience rather than abstraction alone.

Wait, so is theory skipped?No. Every foundational course a standard curriculum teaches, discrete mathematics, algorithms, core theory, still gets a full semester of dedicated weight. The only thing that changes is the order: students meet the problem before they meet the proof, which is what Semester 2's theory is there to explain properly.

From there, Semesters 3 and 4 broaden and enrich what students can do: deeper systems, interaction design, intelligent applications. Semester 5 narrows to a single depth, a chosen concentration. Semesters 6 and 7 turn outward entirely under Kampus Berdampak, where structured internship experience is converted into course credit. Semester 8 closes the arc, a capstone built and defended, often while an internship placement continues alongside it.

How to read this book. Each semester page lists every course by code, name, and credit weight, grouped under the phase it belongs to. The progression ladder on the next page gives the full six-phase shape at a glance before the semester-by-semester detail begins.
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About the Programme

Order matters
as much as content.

What this curriculum is built around

Information Systems is not a list of courses in the usual order. It is a sequence chosen on purpose: practice before theory, breadth before depth, and a full field placement before the final project. Three principles run through every phase.

01

Practice first, theory in full

Semester 1 is hands-on from day one: business modelling, UX, and information systems management with real tools. Semester 2 then delivers a complete, undiluted theory and mathematics load, not a lighter one, just later, once students already know what it's for.

02

Kampus Berdampak converts hours into credit

Semesters 6 and 7 turn outward entirely. Time in an approved industry placement, including a named Praktik Kerja Lapangan course, is not extra to the semester, it is the semester, converted directly into SKS.

03

One concentration, not a scattered list

Semester 5 asks students to commit to a single depth built from the breadth gained in Semesters 3 and 4, so every course that term reinforces the same direction.

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The Promise

What Information Systems graduates can actually do.

The problem this programme is built to solve

Able to align business needs with the technology being implemented, from design, build, through to test, not just understanding the technology itself. Plus, understands how AI works and can use it to build digital products.

The industry problemMany companies buy or build expensive technology, but it fails to see real use because it doesn't fit actual business processes. The communication gap between IT teams and business teams needs strong bridging talent.
Programming & Tools
PythonNode.js (JavaScript)GitHubVS Code / SublimeFigmaTrello
Career Paths
UX ResearcherProduct ManagerProject ManagerSystem Analyst
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The Programme at a Glance

The shape of the degree.

Structure in numbers
8
Semesters
146
Total Credits
57
Courses
6
Curriculum Phases

The eight semesters are organised around six phases rather than a flat sequence. The order is deliberate: practical exposure comes before formal theory, theory is followed by two semesters of enrichment, enrichment narrows into one chosen concentration, and the concentration is then tested in the field through Kampus Berdampak, a structured internship whose credits convert directly into semester SKS.

The Arc of Eight Semesters

Each phase is defined by one verb. The full ladder is on the next page.

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Learning Progression

Six phases, eight steps.

From doing the work to owning the field
S1
Practise

Straight into project work with real tools, so momentum and portfolio pieces build from day one, and students are ready to intern sooner.

S2
Ground

The full theory load, not a reduced one: mathematics, discrete structures, and core theory, now grounded in the practical experience already gained.

S3
Enrich

Broaden into systems, security, interaction, and specialised topics that extend the foundation.

S4
Enrich

Continue enrichment into applied and emerging areas, building range before specialising.

S5
Specialise

Concentration: a single deliberate depth, chosen from the breadth built across Semesters 3 and 4.

S6
Immerse

Kampus Berdampak begins: structured internship in industry, credited directly into the semester's SKS.

S7
Immerse

Internship continues: a second full semester of applied, supervised field experience converted into course credit.

S8
Master

Capstone: a complete, defended project, often carried out while an internship placement continues in parallel.

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Credit Distribution

Where the load sits.

Courses and credits, semester by semester
SemesterFocusCoursesSKSNote
Semester 1Practice819Early tool exposure
Semester 2Foundation819Academic groundwork
Semester 3Enrichment I821Widens the base
Semester 4Enrichment II822Heaviest by design
Semester 5Concentration718Single concentration
Semester 6Kampus Berdampak I820Fieldwork placement plus internship
Semester 7Kampus Berdampak II820Internship continues
Semester 8Ending. Capstone27Capstone plus internship
Total57146Meets the minimum standard
Reading the notes. Semesters 6 and 7 carry a lighter classroom load on purpose, since internship hours in an approved industry placement convert directly into SKS alongside them. Semester 8 pairs the capstone with the tail end of that placement where a student chooses to continue it.
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The Concentration

One depth,
several labs to choose from.

What opens in Semester 5
A

DnE Lab

Design and Experience Lab

Focused on user comfort while interacting with applications.

Role focus  UX Researcher
B

Symple Lab

System Implementation Lab

Focused on applying technology so it's scalable and ready for users.

Role focus  System Analyst
C

BizEnt Lab

Business and Enterprise Lab

Focused on applying technology at enterprise scale.

Role focus  Product Manager
Emerging Tech Discussions. Regular discussions and reviews of the latest emerging technologies, such as AI agents and new LLM model releases, as well as the latest industry news.
Real Output From Students
Reasons to believeThrough Emerging Tech Discussions, students have proven they can translate needs into real systems: Lost and Found and an AI chatbot actively serving students.
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The Curriculum
Semester
1
Practical

Practice

Hands-on from day one, real tools, real projects, ready to intern sooner
8 Mata Kuliah19 SKS
KodeMata KuliahSKS
STI101Programming for Business3
STI104Human-Computer Interaction3
STI102Design Thinking2
STI115Business & Technology Modelling2
STI114Information Systems Management3
STI113User Experience Design3
STI126Technical/Professional Writing2
CDC1Career Development Course 11
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The Curriculum
Semester
2
Foundation

Foundation

Mathematics and core theory, strengthened now that practical experience is in hand
8 Mata Kuliah19 SKS
KodeMata KuliahSKS
STI105Algorithms and Programming3
STI103Discrete Mathematics3
STI106Computer Architecture2
STI110Database Systems3
STI109Object-Oriented Programming3
STI107Computer Networks2
STI108Operating Systems2
CDC2Career Development Course 21
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The Curriculum
Semester
3
Enrichment

Enrichment I

Broadening into systems, IoT, and applied web development
8 Mata Kuliah21 SKS
KodeMata KuliahSKS
STI111Data Structures3
STI112Web Client Development3
STI118Advanced Database Systems3
STI122Technology and Application of IoT3
STI120Numerical Methods2
STI119Digital Communications2
STI117Web Application Development3
STI121Information Systems Organization2
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The Curriculum
Semester
4
Enrichment

Enrichment II

Applied and emerging information systems, building range before specialising
8 Mata Kuliah22 SKS
KodeMata KuliahSKS
STI130Artificial Intelligence2
STI124Visualization3
STI125Data Warehousing and Mining3
STI128Web Advanced Development3
STI123Information Analysis and System Design3
STI127Mobile Computing3
STI129IT Service Management and Operations2
STI149Data Science and Business Analytics3
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The Curriculum
Semester
5
Concentration

Concentration

A single deliberate depth, chosen from the breadth built in Semesters 3 and 4
7 Mata Kuliah18 SKS
KodeMata KuliahSKS
STI147E-Business Systems and Strategy2
STI150Business Intelligence and Reporting3
STI135IoT Systems Design3
STI170Project Management and QA3
STI141Server and Infrastructure Management3
STI138Computer Systems Engineering2
STI139Professional Ethics2
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The Curriculum
Semester
6
Internship
Internship SKS Conversion

Kampus Berdampak I

Internship begins, industry placement converted into semester credit
8 Mata Kuliah20 SKS
KodeMata KuliahSKS
-Research Methods2
-Religion2
-Field Placement (Internship)4
GE4202Applied Indonesian Language2
-English2
STI134System Security and Protection3
STI151Supply Chain Management Systems3
-Introduction to Computer Science2
Kampus Berdampak. Semester 6 opens the internship track: an explicit Praktik Kerja Lapangan course sits alongside a lighter academic load, and hours in an approved placement convert into SKS.
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The Curriculum
Semester
7
Internship
Internship SKS Conversion

Kampus Berdampak II

Internship continues, a full second semester of supervised field work
8 Mata Kuliah20 SKS
KodeMata KuliahSKS
-Academic Writing in English2
-Pancasila & Civic Education2
STI137Cybersecurity3
STI140Network Monitoring and Performance Analysis3
-Domain Specific Software Engineering2
-Product and Project Management3
CS3112Software Testing2
-Basic Mathematics3
Internship credit conversion continues through Semester 7, so the two semesters function as one continuous field placement.
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The Curriculum
Semester
8
Capstone

Ending

Capstone delivery, often carried out while an internship placement continues
2 Mata Kuliah7 SKS
KodeMata KuliahSKS
STI999Capstone4
-Basic Physics3
Students may continue their Kampus Berdampak placement through Semester 8 while completing and defending the capstone, magang and closing project run side by side rather than one blocking the other.
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Closing

Built to be lived,
not just studied.

Information Systems moves from first project to field-tested capstone in eight semesters: practical grounding first, full theory right after, a real concentration, two semesters in industry, and a defended capstone to close it out.