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Msc in Data Science and Business Analytics
Course overview
| Qualification | Master's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Intakes | March, June, July, August, September, October |
| Tuition (Local students) | ₹ 802,723 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | ₹ 1,042,015 |
About
This course programme is established in hopes that students will be equipped with the knowledge and applied skills in data science, data analytics and business intelligence. From here, students can also plan on building their analytical and investigative knowledge and mould their interpretation skills to a whole new level. However, it is always hoped that students will also be able to comprehend the impact of data science through modern processes and business, and other aspects that will be exercised in this course.
Apart from earning a degree, students will have the opportunity to obtain a Joint Professional Certification from the SAS Institute, USA. Around 30% of the curriculum is dedicated to mini projects, allowing for hands-on experience and skill development in Data Analytics. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics including Analytical Technologies, tools like R & SAS Modelers, Data Visualization, Customer/User Behavioral Studies, Forecasting Methods, and Business Intelligence report presentation. External Program Annual Reviews are conducted by International University Partners. The program is supported by an Industry Advisory Panel comprising data analytical experts from various renowned organizations. Additionally, students can engage in research opportunities through APU’s Centre of Analytics - APCA.
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- ₹ 802,723
- Local students
- ₹ 1,042,015
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
Application
- ₹ 2,860
- Local students
- ₹ 13,346
- Foreign students
Student Visa
- ₹ 45,760
- 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
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
- Behavioural Science, Social Media and Marketing Analysis
- Data Management
- Business Intelligence Systems
- Research Methodology
- Applied Machine Learning
- Data Analytical Programming
- Multivariate Methods for Data Analysis
- Capstone Project 1
- Advanced Business Analytics and Visualisation
- Capstone Project 2
SPECIALIZATION MODULES (CHOOSE 1 PATHWAY ONLY)
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