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MSc in Data Science and Business Analytics (ODL)

(N-DL/482/7/0168)(03/26)(MQA/PA14220)

Course Information

Mode: Online
Duration: Full time (1+ years) Part time (2.5-3 years)
Intakes:

03 April 2026, 12 June 2026, 21 August 2026

Campus: APU Malaysia
Type: Flexible Full-time/Part-time Mode
Conducted in Malaysia: Yes
Level of Study: Masters Degree Level
Field of Study: Computing & IT
Faculty: School of Computing and Technology
Awarding Country: Malaysia
Fees: RM36,800 / RM 36,800 (USD 8,975) (international)
Format: Online

Course Overview

Curriculum

Pre-Requisite Modules (For Non-Computing Students)
Duration: 4 months (ODL)
 

  • Programming in Python
  • Database for Data Science
  • Statistics


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
  • Capstone Project 1
  • Capstone Project 2
  • Advanced Business Analytics and Visualisation


Specialisation 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 Operations 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

 

* Specialisation modules may be pre-selected for students at the beginning of the semester. If students wish to change these pre-selected elective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the semester OR among the intensive delivery modules - however such changes may prolong the study duration.

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Bachelor’s degree

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.


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

International Students

  • IELTS : 5.5
     

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Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (previous Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree taught in English) are exempted from English requirements. Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents.

  • All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.

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