MASTER OF APPLIED STATISTICS



Programme Overview

The programme is designed to upgrade the analytical skills of managerial and technical personnel for their career advancement and to enhance their competence in applications of statistics. The focus is on highly sought after data analysis skills demanded by the industries. The programme provides training in the arts and science of collecting, organizing, presenting, analyzing and interpreting numerical data, and the ability to use the results for decision making and problem solving in a range of fields. The programme is practical-oriented and emphasis is given to the use of software in developing statistical skills.


Full-Time Duration: 2 Semesters + 1 Special Semester, (Coursework)

Programme Structure

Core Courses (26 credits)
  1. Research Methodology
  2. Research Project
  3. Survey Techniques and Sampling Design
  4. Principles of Statistics
  5. Statistical Data Analysis

Elective Courses (16 credits)
  1. International Finance
  2. Political Economy
  3. Applied Econometrics
  4. Further Econometrics
  5. Time Series Analysis
  6. Experimental Design
  7. Biostatistics
  8. Applications of Demographic Techniques
  9. Operations Research Methods
  10. Applied Financial Econometrics
  11. Statistical Methods for Quality Management
  12. Statistical Computing
  13. Data Analytics
  14. Industry Statistical Project
  15. Bayesian Statistics

Career Prospects

Data Scientist. Statistician, Business Analyst, Quantitative Analyst (Quant), Market Research Analyst, Biostatistician, Economist, Operations Research Analyst, Policy Analyst, Actuarial Analyst, Demographer, Data Analyst, Quality Control Analyst, Academic/Researcher, Statistical Consultant.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM22,600

International

RM45,100

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements
For applicants with a CGPA of not less that 3.00:
  • Possess a Bachelor's Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50-2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
  • Graduate from Universiti Malaya; or
  • Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
  • Produce publications in related field; or
  • Receive a scholarship; or
  • Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
  • Pass an interview conducted by Faculty; or
  • Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.

Specific Entry Requirements
  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor Degree (Honours)
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related Fields: Mathematics, Statistics or quantitative method-related fields
  • Special Requirements:
    1. Possess sufficient knowledge in mathematics, statistics, or quantitative methods.
    2. Passed the interview by the Faculty

English Requirements
  • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable