Master of Business Data Science
(N/0613/7/0007) 07/28 (MQA/PA 16564) 04/28
INTAKES : February, May and October
DURATION :
Full-time, 1 – 2 years
Part-time, 2 – 4 years
PROGRAMME LEVEL : Masters
INTRODUCTION PROGRAM :
The Master of Business Data Science programme aims to produce professionals with the skills and knowledge to delve into strategic data analytical aspects of business and its growth. The programme prepares students for key analytical skills important in today’s digital environment, such as business analytics, data analytics, machine learning engineering and data science.
Course Description:
The Master of Business Data Science programme aims to produce professionals with the skills and knowledge to delve into strategic data analytical aspects of business and its growth. The programme prepares students for key analytical skills important in today’s digital environment, such as business analytics, data analytics, machine learning engineering and data science. The programme will leverage real-world business problems to engage in practical applications.
SUMMARISED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS :
▶️ Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
A Bachelor’s Degree in Computing or related fields, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; OR
▶️ Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
A Bachelor’s Degree in Computing or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, and a minimum of 5 years of working experience in the related field and rigorous internal assessment; OR
▶️ Equivalent Bachelor’s Degree (in related field)
Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the University; OR
▶️ Bachelor’s Degree (in non-related field)
A minimum CGPA of 2.00, and a minimum of 5 years of working experience in the related field. Subject to rigorous internal assessment and must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the University.
CAREER IMPACT
Career Prospects:
The Master of Business Data Science programme is designed for professionals seeking to understand the data analytics principles that govern global business. Graduates can work in various roles in business, but it can also be typically narrowed to:
• Data analyst
• Business analyst
• Machine learning engineer
• Data scientist
• Entrepreneurs and technopreneurs
Career Organisation :
Students can find employment in organisations such as:
• Banks/Financial services
• Consulting firms
• Business intelligence research centres
Key Courses
Semester 1
• Coding for Data Science
• Business Data Techniques & Analytics
• Research Methods for Business Data Science
• Data Management
Semester 2
• Applied Machine Learning
• Behavioural Science for Business Domain
• Data Mining and Statistical Methods
• Research Project 1
Semester 3
• Cloud Infrastructure and Services
• Data Storytelling and Analytics
• Natural Language Processing
• Research Project 2