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Master in Data Science

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Program overview

The Master in Data Science at UTM University Malaysia is a coursework program offered on a full-time basis at the UTM Main Campus in Johor Bahru The duration of study ranges from one year to a maximum of four years, depending on the student's entry qualifications

In this program, candidates will learn to apply data science techniques while gaining deep insights into the underlying principles and methods This comprehensive understanding empowers students to develop innovative solutions to emerging challenges in the field of data science

Students will also have the opportunity to address problems specific to various scientific disciplines, integrating domain knowledge with cutting-edge data analysis methods and tools, preparing them for a dynamic career in data science.

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree with good honours from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other institution of higher learning recognised by the Senate.

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Curriculum

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YEAR 1

YEAR 1: SEMESTER 1

Code

Courses

MCSD1113 Statistic for Data Science

MCSD1013 Business Intelligence and Analytics

MCSD1123 Big Data Management

MCSD1043 Research Design and Analysis in Data Science

MCSD1053 Supply Chain Analytic

Faculty’s Elective Courses (Choose 1)

MCSD1123 Big Data Management

MCSD1103 Data Visualization

MCSD1133 Operational Research and Optimization

MCSD1143 Supply Chain Analytic

MCSD1153 Human Based Computing

YEAR 1: SEMESTER 2

Code Course

MCSD2123 Massive Data Mining and Streaming

MCSD2213 Advanced Analytics for Data Science

Faculty’s Elective Courses (Choose 1)

MCSD1123 Big Data Management

MCSD1103 Data Visualization

MCSD1133 Operational Research and Optimization

MCSD1143 Supply Chain Analytic

MCSD1153 Human Based Computing

MCSD6215 Master Project I

YEAR 2

YEAR 2: SEMESTER 1

Code

Courses

MECSxx80 Dissertation III

MCSD6227 Master Project II

Faculty’s Elective Courses (Choose 1)

MCSD1123 Big Data Management

MCSD1103 Data Visualization

MCSD1133 Operational Research and Optimization

MCSD1143 Supply Chain Analytic

MCSD1153 Human Based Computing

Entry requirements

Master's: a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Typically IELTS 6 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Software developer
  • Security analyst
  • Data scientist
  • Cloud engineer

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