Bachelor in Data Science (Honours) 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Raffles University, Malaysia |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

22,500 USDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The programme aims to cultivate data scientists equipped with the latest advancements in the computer science industry and research. The programme also seeks to nurture academics with core competencies needed in both computer science and data science. Designed for aspiring data scientists, the curriculum combines fundamental technology principles with advanced topics such as neural networks and data mining. Students will acquire essential skills in advanced statistical analysis and its applications, including Stochastic Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Experimental Design, Data Analytics, and Time Series Analysis and Forecasting.

  • Programme Length: 3 Years
  • Programme Credit: 120 Credit Hours
  • Intakes: January / May / September

Programme overview

Main Subject

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The programme aims to cultivate data scientists equipped with the latest advancements in the computer science industry and research. The programme also seeks to nurture academics with core competencies needed in both computer science and data science. Designed for aspiring data scientists, the curriculum combines fundamental technology principles with advanced topics such as neural networks and data mining. Students will acquire essential skills in advanced statistical analysis and its applications, including Stochastic Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Experimental Design, Data Analytics, and Time Series Analysis and Forecasting.

  • Programme Length: 3 Years
  • Programme Credit: 120 Credit Hours
  • Intakes: January / May / September

Admission Requirements

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  • i. STPM: Pass with Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in 2 subjects AND (a)
  • ii. STPM (Science Stream): Pass with grade of C (CGPA 2.00) in Mathematics subject and ONE Science / ICT subject
  • iii. A Level: Full Pass in 2 subjects AND (a)
  • iv. UEC: Grade B in 5 subjects including Mathematics and ONE Science / ICT subject
  • v. STAM: Pass with minimum grade of Jayyid in any TWO (2) subjects AND (a)
  • vi. Matriculation/ Foundation: min CGPA 2.0 AND (a)
(a) Credit in Additional Mathematics OR *Mathematics and any one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subjects* at SPM level or its equivalent

Refer to Note For (*)

  • vii. Recognised Diploma in Computing: minimum CGPA of 2.50**
  • viii. Recognised Diploma in Science and Technology: minimum CGPA of 2.75**
  • ix. Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval**
  • x. Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval. **
Refer to Note for (**)

  • Other International Entry Requirement: [Learn More]
  • Others: Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysia Government which will be considered on a case by case basis

NOTE FOR (*)

  • Candidates for category (*) need to take a reinforcement Mathematics with appropriate topics in the discipline of Computer Science, Data Science or Software Engineering at the beginning of the study.
  • Students are required to pass the reinforcement Mathematics as a prerequisite before being allowed to take related core courses. The candidate can sit for any subjects that did not indicate Mathematics as a pre-requisite.
  • Reinforcement Mathematics can contribute to the overall graduating credit.
  • Students from Matriculation / Foundation or its equivalent can be exempted from taking the Reinforcement Mathematics, provided that the Mathematics offered at that programme level is equivalent / more  than the Additional Mathematics offered at an SPM level.

NOTE FOR (**)

Candidates for categories (vi) until (viiii) with a CGPA below 2.75 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process

3 Years
Jan
May

Tuition fees

International
22,500 USD

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