Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

亚太科技大学

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DATA SCIENCE AND BUSINESS ANALYTICS - ODL

Introduction

Discipline
Data Science
Program
Master's Degree Program
Qualification Awarded
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DATA SCIENCE AND BUSINESS ANALYTICS
Awarding Institution
Asia Pacific University (APU) Master Award / APU-DMU Dual Master Award
Recognition of Qualification
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
Course Duration
2.-2.5 years
Intake
January, March, July, November
Class Location
  • Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation （Bukit Jalil）

Course Syllabus

Major Subjects
Pre-Requisite Modules (For Non-Computing Students)
Duration: 4 months (ODL)

Programming in Python
Database Fundamentals
Statistics

Core Modules
Big Data Analytics & Technologies
Data Management
Natural Language Processing
Research Methodology for Capstone Project
Applied Machine Learning
Data Analytical Programming
Multivariate Methods for Data Analysis
Capstone Project 1
Capstone Project 2
Advanced Business Analytics and Visualisation

Specialisation Modules* (Choose 1 Pathway Only)

Pathway 1 (Business Intelligence):
Business Intelligence Systems
Time Series Forecasting
Behavioural Science, Social Media and Marketing Analytics OR Multilevel Data Analysis OR Operational Research and Optimization

Pathway 2 (Data Engineering):
Cloud Infrastructure and Services
DataOps and Production Machine Learning
Deep Learning OR Intelligent Agents and Multi-Agent Systems OR Data Protection and Management

* Specialisation modules may be pre-selected for students at the beginning of the semester. If students wish to change these pre-selected elective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the semester OR among the intensive delivery modules - however such changes may prolong the study duration.

Entry Requirement

General Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.
Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.

Δ Fundamental skills in programming, database, mathematics and statistics would be an added advantage.

*Applicants without a Computing-related Bachelor’s degree must pass the pre-requisite modules to continue with the Master’s Degree.

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Course Fees

Budget
< RM40000 (estimated total amount of the tuition and miscellaneous fees for the entire program)
Tuition Fee
RM 37,800
Application Fee
RM 800

The fee listed above is only for reference. For the actual information of the tuition fees, please click here to inquire.

Course Inquiry

Student Services Department - info@apu.edu.my
Contact Number: 03-8996 1000

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