This programme aims to produce excellent graduates who are able to apply the knowledge gained in the field of Computer Science and Data Science and apply scientific techniques to solve computer-based problems, as well as having entrepreneurship mindset. The graduates will be able to conduct data-driven investigations by accessing, assessing and analyzing data sets to gain useful information, to be competent in using suitable tools and technologies in building data model capable of prediction and be able to solve problems that involve disparate datasets from any domain and develop data products.
For this program, UM has signed the MoA with Statistical Analysis System (SAS) to develop Data Scientists in Malaysia. Students completing specific elective courses offered by this program will receive a Joint Professional Certificate from SAS. SAS also has endorsed the program in Data Analytics by providing tools and educational material support for learning and research purposes.
Duration: 3.5 Years (7 Semester and 1 special semester), Full time (Coursework)
Programme Structure
Basic Entrepreneurship Culture
Computing Mathematics I
Fundamentals of Programming
Computer System and Organization
Information Systems
Philosophy and Current Issues (for local student only) / Basic Malay Language (for international student)
Information Literacy
Social Engagement
Data Structure (#WIX1002)
Computer System Architecture (#WIX1003)
Machine Learning
Introduction to Data Science
English for Communication (1)
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
Communication Thinking and Skills
Project Management
Database
Software Modeling
Probability and Statistics
Co-Curriculum
English for Communication (2)
Operating Systems
Network Technology Foundation
Specialization Elective (1)***
Specialization Elective (2)***
Faculty Elective (1)
Data Science Project
Specialization Elective (3)***
Specialization Elective (4)***
Specialization Elective (5)***
Specialization Elective (6)***
Faculty Elective (2)
External Faculty Elective
Data Science Industrial Training
Professional Development*
Data Science and Application*
Industrial Solution Development*
Note:
#Pre-requisite
*Taken all Faculty and Programme Core Courses except Academic Project I and Academic Project II
**Pass all Faculty and Programme Core Courses except Industrial Training and Academic Project II
***Each Specialization Elective Course is only offered ONCE every academic session, either on Semester 1 OR Semester 2.
SPECIALIZATION ELECTIVE COURSES (Choose only 10 courses)
Data Analytics
Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
Computing Mathematics II
Functional and Logic Programming
Natural Language Processing
Data Mining and Warehousing
Data Visualization
Business Analytics and Intelligence
Big Data Applications and Analytics
Trends in Data Science
Career Prospects
Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Data Engineer, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Architect, Machine Learning Engineer, Big Data Engineer, Analytics Consultant, Database Administrator, Research Scientist, Quantitative Analyst, Statistical Analyst.
Tuition Fee
Local (SATU)
RM89,200
(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)
International
Not Available
Intake
Semester 1 (October) Intake
Note: Subject to the availability of the programme offering.
Entry Requirement
STPM
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 in Science stream and;
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in Additional Mathematics and Grade B- in any of the following subjects:
Physics
Information and Communication Technology
Chemistry
Biology
Matriculation / Foundation
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 in Science Stream and;
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in Mathematics at Matriculation/Foundation and Grade B- in any of the following subjects:
Physics
Fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology
Chemistry
Biology
Computer Science
IT
Programming
Computing
STAM
Not Offered
Diploma / Equivalent
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate and;
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any 2 subjects at Diploma level including Mathematics and;
UM SATU Foundation
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 at Asasi SATU UM and;
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in Mathematics at Asasi SATU UM and obtained grade B- in any of the following subjects:
Physics
Information & Communication Technology
Chemistry
Biology
Computer Science
IT
Programming
Computing
GEC A-Level
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification and;
Obtain a minimum of grade B in Mathematics and grade B in any of the following subjects at A-Levels:
Additional Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Computing
Related Computing Fields
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Malaysian citizen
Obtained International Baccaluareate Diploma (IB) that is recognised with a minimum of 30 points and;
Obtain at least grade 5 (Higher Level) / grade 6 (Standard Level) in Mathematics and;
Obtained at least grade 5 (HL) or grade 6 (SL) in any of the following subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Computer Science
AUSMAT
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) and;
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any one subjects at AUSMAT level as follows:
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Computing
Mathematics Specialist
Not Available
SPM / O-Level / Equivalent Subject Requirements
Obtain a minimum grade B in THREE (3) of the following subjects:
Mathematics
Additional Mathematics
Any ONE (1) subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Computer Science,
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
English Language Requirements
Obtain a minimum of Band 3.5 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.5 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application