MASTER OF DATA SCIENCE



Programme Overview

The Master of Data Science program provides opportunities for degree holders in both science and non-science streams to learn the foundations of the science of big data and to offer them skills in this emerging discipline. This program allows students who wish to strengthen their career prospects in data science to acquire in-depth knowledge and skills to analyze, visualize and transform vast quantities of data in different fields into valuable insights.


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

Programme Structure

Core Courses (24 Credits)
  • Research Methodology
  • Principles of Data Science
  • Data Analytics
  • Programming for Data Science
  • Data Mining
  • Machine Learning for Data Science
  • Big Data Management

Elective Courses (8 Credits)
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing
  • Big Data Applications & Analytics
  • Network and Security
  • Numerical Optimization

Research Courses (10 Credits)
  • Research Project

Career Prospects

Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Engineer, Big Data Analyst, Quantitative Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Architect, Statistical Analyst, Data Consultant, Predictive Modeler, Data Science Researcher, Data Visualization Specialist, Operations Research Analyst, Data Mining Specialist, Algorithm Developer, AI Research Scientist.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM23,400

International

RM41,700 

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: Possess a Bachelor's Degree
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related Fields: For the Science and non-Science streams, the accepted non-Science streams include a Bachelor's Degree (Honours) in:
    1. Business and Economics
    2. Statistics & Mathematics
    3. Accounting & Finance
  • Special Requirements:
    1. A Bachelor's Degree (Honours) in Science stream with a minimum CGPA of 3.30
    2. A Bachelor's Degree (Honours) in non-science field with a minimum CGPA of 3.50

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