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Master of Science [M.S] [Data Science and Analytics] From Universiti Sains Malaysia

George Town, PenangLocation
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Master of Science [M.S] (Data Science and Analytics)

1 year
full time
On Campus

RM5,733/Yr

RM5,733 /Yr

The goal of this programme is to produce workforce/human resource in the field of Big Data Analytics who are capable of making decisions based on the availability of comprehensive data. Therefore, the objective of this programme is to produce graduates who:

  • have a deep understanding of the core concepts, practices and tools in the domain of Data Science and Analytics.
  • have the knowledge and skills in collecting and consolidating data, data modelling and advanced analysis of data which can be applied in jobs across various sectors, especially the service, business, marketing, manufacturing and healthcare sectors.
  • can act as high-power data (open source or industry standards) users in a variety of industries as well as have social, ethical and effective communication skills, and good leadership attributes.
  • are innovative in the application and use of big data analytic tools in various fields or as researchers who are capable of making decisions based on the availability of comprehensive data as well as able to realise lifelong learning and pursue studies at a higher level in cross-disciplinary research involving ICT.

Important Dates

Semester Intake in February and September.

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For March Intake Jan 31, 2024

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition FeeRM4455 (MYR 4455)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Other FeesRM1278 (MYR 1278)
Total CostRM1278 (MYR 1278)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Requirements:

A.Bachelor's degree:

  1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or
  2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or
  • Research experience for at least one year; or
  • Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
  • At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
  • Grade B for major / elective courses; or
  • Grade B+ for final year project
  1. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or
  • Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
  • Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
  • At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
  • Grade B for major / elective courses; or
  • Grade B+ for final year project

B. APEL A (Level 7)

For International Students:

English language requirement – 

  • A minimum score of 35 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
  • A minimum of Band 5 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
  • A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
  • A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
  • A minimum score of 36 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
  • A minimum of Band 2 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test)

Scores Required

40 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

47 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


VISA & Work Study

VISA

Currently, the Immigration Department of Malaysia requires students from certain nationalities to apply for a Single Entry Visa (SEV) from the authorised Malaysian Embassy in the students’ home country. In order to do so, students are required to obtain a Visa with Reference (VWR) letter prior to their visit to the Malaysian Embassy. There are also nationalities who may directly enter Malaysia without a Single Entry Visa but are required to have the Visa Approval Letter (VAL). (Refer to the Visa Application Procedures below).

Applicants need to apply for the eVAL (e-Visa Approval Letter) via the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) online application website: https://educationmalaysia.gov.my 3 months before making arrangement to travel to Malaysia or for registration.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Deutschland Stipendium ProgramScholarship per studentRM 4,363/Yr$4,363Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
JN Tata Endowment ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Axol Science ScholarshipScholarship per studentRM 2,000/Yr$2,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCompany-Sponsored
ASID Foundation Legacy ScholarshipsScholarship per studentRM 4,000/Yr$4,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
UKM Vice-Chancellor’s ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based

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