| Course Duration | 7 Sem | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Part Time/Full Time | Full Time | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conducted entirely in Malaysia | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level of Study | Bachelor's Degree Level | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Field of Study | Computing & IT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stream Requirements | Science Stream | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Course Description | This programme aims to produce excellent graduates who are able to apply the knowledge gained in the field of Computer Science and Data Science and apply scientific techniques to solve computer-based problems, as well as having entrepreneurship mindset. The graduates will be able to conduct data-driven investigations by accessing, assessing and analyzing data sets to gain useful information, to be competent in using suitable tools and technologies in building data model capable of prediction and be able to solve problems that involve disparate datasets from any domain and develop data products. For this program, UM has signed the MoA with SAS to develop Data Scientists in Malaysia. Students completing specific elective courses offered by this program will receive a Joint Professional Certificate from SAS. SAS also has endorsed the program in Data Analytics by providing tools and educational material support for learning and research purposes. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Curriculum | This programme consists of 128 credits comprising 20 credits University courses, 17 credits Faculty Core courses, 6 credits Faculty Elective courses, 55 credits Programme Core courses (including 12 credits for Industrial Training), and 30 credits Specialization Elective courses.
(Note : Not all courses will be offered every semester; the actual courses offered will depend on the availability of staff and the number of students registering). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Career Prospects | Graduates of this programme may choose to be one (but not limited to) of the following:
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All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.
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