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)
Research Methodology
Research Project
Survey Techniques and Sampling Design
Principles of Statistics
Statistical Data Analysis
Elective Courses (16 credits)
International Finance
Political Economy
Applied Econometrics
Further Econometrics
Time Series Analysis
Experimental Design
Biostatistics
Applications of Demographic Techniques
Operations Research Methods
Applied Financial Econometrics
Statistical Methods for Quality Management
Statistical Computing
Data Analytics
Industry Statistical Project
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
Note: Tuition Fee are subject to change.
International
RM45,100
Intake
Semester 1 (October) Intake
Semester 2 (March) Intake
Note: Subject to the availability of the programme offering.
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:
Possess sufficient knowledge in mathematics, statistics, or quantitative methods.
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