This programme aims to develop data science experts and leaders with positive attitudes and values who will become a catalyst for the nation’s aspiration towards an innovative community and using science and technology as a tool for sustainable management and development.
Data science is a field that works with a large amount of data and uses cutting-edge tools and techniques to uncover hidden patterns which aids the business processes specifically in the decision-making process. Data science leverages on advanced statistical predictive analyses and machine learning. Data Scientist has been ranked among the best jobs since 2016.
Programme Structure
Programme can be completed in 4 years (PT), 3 years (FT).
Structure
- Research Methodology
- Proposal Defence
- Research Thesis Supervision
- Students are required to produce a minimum 40,000-word thesis for fulfilment of the graduation requirement
- Must publish a minimum of one paper in an international journal
- Viva Voce in the final year
Entry Requirements
Requirements depend on your entry level. Expand for more details.
- A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in Computing or related fields as accepted by the University Senate; OR
- A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-Computing fields with a minimum of FIVE (5) years of working experience in Computing or related fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the university; OR
- A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-Computing fields with less than FIVE (5) years of working experience in Computing or related fields must undergo a thorough rigorous assessment as determined by the university to identify the appropriate prerequisite courses that equivalent to their working experience in the Computing or related fields; OR
- Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia as equivalent to the above requirement.
- Meet any of one the following English language requirements:
- A Master’s Degree conducted in English*; or
- Credit 6 in MCE / SPM / GCE level; or
- IELTS score of 6.0; or
- Equivalent score from any of the above obtained at undergraduate level at a recognised university*.
* A copy of the document from the university is required during submission as proof of English proficiency
Note:Â International students are subject to meet entry requirements that reflect similar qualifications and experience as stated above.
To find country-specific entry requirements visit our international entry requirement page
Career Opportunities
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Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Project Manager, System Engineer, Enterprise Manager, Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Machine Learning Scientist, Applications Architect, Enterprise Architect, Data Architect, Infrastructure Architect, Data Engineer, Compliance Associate, Business Research Consultant and more.
