Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science with Honours

Key Modules

• 1Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
• 2University Life (MPU-U2)
• 3Introduction to Programming
• 4Discrete Mathematics
• 5Computer Organisation and Architecture
• 6Database Management Systems
• 7Object Oriented Analysis and Design
• 8Object-Oriented Programming
• 9Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
• 10Statistics and its Applications
• 11Fundamentals of Data Science
• 12Co-Operative Placement 1
• 13Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
• 14Business Law- Malaysian Perspective (MPU-U3)
• 15Introduction to Cybersecurity
• 16Database Design
• 17Operating Systems
• 18Information Management for Data Science
• 19Data Structures and Algorithms
• 20Information and Network Security
• 21Artificial Intelligence
• 22Data Mining
• 23Statistics for Data Science
• 24Business Communications
• 25Fundamentals of Management
• 26Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 3 (MPU-U4)
• 27Cloud Computing
• 28Big Data
• 29Digital Marketing
• 30Independent Project 1
• 31Machine Learning For Data Science
• 32Business Analytics
• 33Strategic Management
• 34Independent Project 2
• 35Co-Operative Placement 2
• 36Co-Operative Placement 3
• 37Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
• 38(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
• 39Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
• 40(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
• 41Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
• 42(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

Entry Requirements

• A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.00;
• A pass in STPM with a minimum grade of C (CGPA 2.00) in any TWO (2) subjects or any equivalent qualification;
• A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of
• in any TWO (2) subjects;
• Additional Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent;
• Mathematics and any one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. Candidates need to take a bridging Mathematics course equivalent to Additional Mathematics with appropriate topics in the discipline of Computer Science, Data Science or Software Engineering at the beginning of the study.
• A pass in STPM (Science Stream) or its equivalent with a minimum grade of C (CGPA 2.00) in Mathematics subject and ONE (1) Science / ICT subject;
• Diploma in Computing (Level 4, MQF) or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 Candidates with a CGPA below 2.50 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process;
• Any Diploma in Science and Technology (Level 4, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75. Candidates with a CGPA below 2.75 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process;
• 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;
• Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)
• in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval.
• Note (Source: Surat Pekeliling MQA Bil 1/2016):
• The terms of credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level for the candidate with STPM, STAM, Diploma or Matriculation/Foundation qualification can be exempted if the candidate obtained Mathematics and its achievement is equivalent or higher than the required credit of Additional Mathematics at the SPM level.
• ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOUNDATION YEAR
• Academic Requirements
• Pass with 5 credits (C) including Mathematics (C)
• Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits(B6), including Mathematics
• Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM / A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
• Minimum overall average of 50%, including minimum 50% score in Mathematics
• Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM / O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
• Minimum overall average of 60%, including minimum 60% score in Mathematics
• English Language Requirements
• For Local Students
• SPM English Language
• SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
• UEC English Language
• In the event that the English Language Requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the undergraduate programme.
• For International Students
• Cambridge Linguaskill
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
• Pearson Test of English

Career Prospects

• Data Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Data Wrangler/Munger/Miner
• Data Analytics Manager
• Business Analyst Manager
• Business Intelligence Developer
• IT Risk Analyst
• Advance Analytics Professional
• Data Engineer
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Machine Learning Scientist
• Business Intelligence Solutions Architect
• Analytics Manager
• Data Visualisation Developer