Introduction

Discipline

Data Science

Program

Master's Degree Program

Qualification Awarded

MSC 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

12-18 months (Full Time) , 2.5-3 years (Part Time)

Intake

January, May, August, December

Class Location

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation （Bukit Jalil）

Course Syllabus

Major Subjects

Pre-Requisite Modules
(For non-Computing students to be completed upon 1st month of the programme):
-R-programming
-Statistics
-Database for Data Science
-Programming in Python

Core Modules:
-Big Data Analytics & Technologies
-Data Management
-Business Intelligence Systems
-Research Methodology for Capstone Project
-Applied Machine Learning
-Data Analytical Programming
-Multivariate Methods for Data Analysis
-Capstone Project 1
-Advanced Business Analytics and Visualisation
-Capstone Project 2

Specialization Modules (Choose 1 Pathway only)*:
Pathway 1 (Business Intelligence):
-Behavioural Science, Social Media and Marketing Analytics
-Time Series Forecasting
-Strategies in Emerging Markets
OR Multilevel Data Analysis
OR Operations Research and Optimization

Pathway 2 (Data Engineering):
-Cloud Infrastructure and Services
-Deep Learning
-Natural Language Processing
OR Building IoT Applications
OR Data Protection and Management

Entry Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00, or its equivalent qualification as acceptable by the Senate.

• Bachelor’s degree with CGPA 2.50 out of 4.00, but below CGPA 2.75; can be accepted with rigorous assessment (include test, interview or portfolio).

• Bachelor’s degree with CGPA below 2.50 out of 4.00, or qualification which is equivalent can be accepted with minimum 5 years relevant working experience in related field.

• English Requirements for international student: IELTS 5.0

Notes :
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.

Course Fees

Budget

< RM40000 (estimated total amount of the tuition and miscellaneous fees for the entire program)

Tuition Fee

RM38,800

Application Fee

RM800

Other Fees

Library Deposit(refundable)/ RM500

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Course Inquiry

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

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation