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Msc in Data Science and Business Analytics
Course overview
| Qualification | Master's Degree |
| Qualification Subtype | Master of Science (MSc) |
| Coursework / Research | Coursework |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Intakes | January, April, May, June, August, October, December |
| Tuition (Local students) | S$ 12,316 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | S$ 13,524 |
Subjects
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Business
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Information Tech (IT)
About
APU's MSc in Data Science and Business Analytics provides students with advanced technologies aligned with Industry 4.0, along with the opportunity to earn a Joint Professional Certification from SAS Institute, USA. The curriculum includes hands-on learning through mini projects, covering topics such as Analytical Technologies, R & SAS Modelers, Data Visualization, Behavioral Studies, Forecasting, and Business Intelligence. The program benefits from annual reviews by international university partners and an Industry Advisory Panel of data experts. Students also have access to research opportunities through APU’s Centre of Analytics (APCA).
This program, available full time (1+ years) and part time (2.5-3 years), is designed to offer:
- Knowledge and practical skills in data science, big data analytics, and business intelligence.
- A comprehensive understanding of the impact of data science on modern processes and business.
- Exposure to data science tools, techniques, and methods for collecting and utilizing data to transform it into valuable insights.
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- S$ 12,316
- Local students
- S$ 13,524
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
Application
- S$ 241
- Local students
- Data not available
- Foreign students
Student Visa
- S$ 799
- Foreign students
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Entry Requirements
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
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• Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate. |
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Δ Fundamental skills in programming, database, mathematics and statistics would be an added advantage.
* Applicants without a Computing-related Bachelor’s degree must pass the pre-requisite modules to continue with the Master’s Degree.
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS |
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
• IELTS : 6.0 |
Curriculum
This programme comprises 11 coursework modules, including 8 core modules and 3 specialisation modules, and a Capstone Project (2 parts).
Pre-Requisite Modules (FOR NON-COMPUTING STUDENTS)
Duration: 1 Month (Full time) / 4 Months (Part time)
- Introduction to R-programming
- Statistics
- Database for Data Science
- Programming in Python
Core Modules
- Big Data Analytics & Technologies
- Data Management
- Business Intelligence Systems
- Research Methodology for Capstone Project
- Applied Machine Learning
- Data Analytical Programming
- Multivariate Methods for Data Analysis
- Advanced Business Analytics and Visualisation
- Capstone Project 1
- Capstone Project 2
Specialisation Modules (Choose any 1 Pathway)
Pathway 1 (Business Intelligence):
- Behavioural Science, Social Media and Marketing Analytics
- Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
- Strategies in Emerging Markets OR Multilevel Data Analysis OR Operational Research and Optimization
Pathway 2 (Data Engineering):
- Cloud Infrastructure and Services
- Deep Learning
- Natural Language Processing OR Building IoT Applications OR Data Protection and Management