36 monthsProgramme duration
10,058 USDTuition Fee/year
Jan, Sep, AprStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The programme focuses on the development of analytical skills in the study of technologies applied to big data. Harnessing and analysing massive data creates significant value for organisations and it has become the basis for decision-making to achieve greater efficiency while spearheading constant innovation. During their studies, students will solve practical and real-world problems of companies utilising data sets in the presence of analytics experts.
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. Graduates are awarded three certificates: one from Sunway University, one from Lancaster University, and a Joint Certificate from SAS Academy, namely the SAS Joint Certificate in Big Data with Advanced Techniques in Data Science.
Students will also be taught on Cloudera products and Cloudera curicula are embedded into the syllabus of the programme. On top of that, The Alibaba syllabus, which focuses on the digital economy and e-commerce, has been incorporated into this programme. With the Alibaba collaboration, there are more opportunities and platforms that could aspire young entrepreneurs and start-ups to develop their business ideas.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The programme focuses on the development of analytical skills in the study of technologies applied to big data. Harnessing and analysing massive data creates significant value for organisations and it has become the basis for decision-making to achieve greater efficiency while spearheading constant innovation. During their studies, students will solve practical and real-world problems of companies utilising data sets in the presence of analytics experts.
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. Graduates are awarded three certificates: one from Sunway University, one from Lancaster University, and a Joint Certificate from SAS Academy, namely the SAS Joint Certificate in Big Data with Advanced Techniques in Data Science.
Students will also be taught on Cloudera products and Cloudera curicula are embedded into the syllabus of the programme. On top of that, The Alibaba syllabus, which focuses on the digital economy and e-commerce, has been incorporated into this programme. With the Alibaba collaboration, there are more opportunities and platforms that could aspire young entrepreneurs and start-ups to develop their business ideas.
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
- STPM - Average C or CGPA 2.00 (minimum 2 Principals)
- A-Level - Minimum 12 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects)
Note: For A-Level points calculation
- A = 10 points
- B = 8 points
- C = 6 points
- D = 4 points
- E = 2 points
- Australian Matriculation - ATAR 60%
- Canadian Matriculation - 60%
- Monash University Foundation Year - 60%
- Sunway Foundation in Arts/ Sunway Foundation in Science Technology - CGPA 2.3
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) - Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including Mathematics)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) - Completed with minimum 25 points (excluding bonus points)
- Sunway Diploma - CGPA 2.50 or equivalent
* Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met. - Other Qualifications - Any other equivalent qualifications. An applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis
- APEL.A - An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning)
Specific Requirements
- Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level or its equivalent
English Language Requirements
- IELTS or equivalent 6.0
- MUET Band 4
- SPM English B3 or B+
- UEC English B4
- O-Level English (1119) Credit
- Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
- ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English
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