*The programme name may be subject to change upon MQA approval.Â
Career Opportunities
Bachelor in Data Science (Honours)
– Computer Scientist
– Data Scientist
– Software Developer
– Software Engineer
– Systems Engineer
– Network Engineer
– Web Developer
– Computer Network Architect
– Technical Writers
– Data Science Expert
Programme Modules
Bachelor in Data Science (Honours)
– Information Technology Essentials – Principles of Computer Programming – Discrete Mathematics – System Analysis and Design – Critical Thinking |
– Computer Organisation and Architecture – Databases – Operating Systems – Algorithms – Web Programming |
– Computer Networks – Mobile Applications Development – Human Computer Interaction – Neural Network Basics – Ethics Appreciation and Civilisation / Malay Language Communication 1 |
– Calculus and Algebra – Data Processing and Visualisation – Philosophy and Current Issue – Bayesian Statistics and Experimental Design – Elective 1 |
– Computer Security – Object Oriented Programming – Creative Thinking / Bahasa Kebangsaan A – Time Series Analysis & Forecasting – Artificial Intelligence Methods |
– Ethics and Professional Practice in Computing – Data Analytics – Data Mining and Warehousing – Natural Language Processing |
– Project I – Entrepreneurship and New Business Development – Knowledge Representation – Stochastic Processes – Integrity and Anti-Corruption |
– Project II – Parallel and Distributed Computing – Elective 2 |
– Professional Attachment |
– Marketing – Fundamentals of Management – Business Communication |
– Emotion and Motivation – Cyber Psychology |
– Introduction to Multimedia – Game Design |
*The programme module structure shown on this page is based on Intake A. The module is subject to change.
*The MPU Modules are translated to English. Please visit [here] for the original module name.
Entry Requirements
Bachelor in Data Science (Honours)
i. STPM (Science Stream):Â Pass with grade C (CGPA 2.00) in Mathematics subject and ONE Science / ICT subject
ii. STPM (Arts Stream): Pass with grade C in any 2 subjects AND (a)
iii. A Level: Full Pass in 2 subjects AND (a)
iv. UEC:Â Grade B in 5 subjects including Mathematics and ONE Science / ICT subject
v. STAM: Pass with minimum grade of Jayyid in any 2 subjects AND (a)
vi. Matriculation/ Foundation:Â min CGPA 2.0Â AND (a)
vii. Diploma in Science and Technology: min. CGPA of 2.75. Candidate with CGPA 2.50 to 2.75 can be admitted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment AND (a)
(a) Additional Requirement
- Credit in Additional Mathematics at the SPM level or its equivalent OR
- Credit in Mathematics and any one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. Candidates need to take and pass the reinforcement Mathematics equivalent to Additional Mathematics at the SPM level. The subject must be offered in first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer. [Not Applicable to International Candidates]
viii. Diploma in Computing fields (MQF Level 4):Â Pass with minimum CGPA of 2.50. CGPA 2.00 to 2.50 can be admitted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment
ix. Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) / Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) in Computing fields: minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval
x. Other relevant and equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
- Candidates can be admitted if their admission qualification contains Mathematics subject (s) equivalent to Additional Mathematics at the SPM level.
- If it is not equivalent, reinforcement Mathematics subject that equivalent to the SPM level must be offered in the first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer. [Not Applicable to International Candidates]