Bachelor in Data Science

Raffles University

Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, May, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM77,000

Course Structure

Semester 1:

  • Information Technology Essentials
  • Principles of Computer Programming
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • System Analysis and Design
  • Critical Thinking

Semester 2:

  • Computer Organisation and Architecture
  • Databases
  • Operating Systems
  • Algorithms
  • Web Programming

Semester 3:

  • Computer Networks
  • Mobile Applications Development
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Neural Network Basics
  • Ethics Appreciation and Civilisation / Malay Language Communication 1

Semester 1:

  • Calculus and Algebra
  • Data Processing and Visualisation
  • Philosophy and Current Issue
  • Bayesian Statistics and Experimental Design
  • Elective 1

Semester 2:

  • Computer Security
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Creative Thinking / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
  • Time Series Analysis & Forecasting
  • Artificial Intelligence Methods

Semester 3:

  • Ethics and Professional Practice in Computing
  • Data Analytics
  • Data Mining and Warehousing
  • Natural Language Processing

Semester 1:

  • Project I
  • Entrepreneurship and New Business Development
  • Knowledge Representation
  • Stochastic Processes
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption

Semester 2:

  • Project II
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing
  • Elective 2

Semester 3:

  • Professional Attachment

Semester 1: 

  • Marketing
  • Fundamentals of Management
  • Business Communication

Semester 2:

  •  Emotion and Motivation
  • Cyber Psychology

Semester 3:

  • Introduction to Multimedia
  • Game Design

Entry Requirements

  • STPM (Science Stream): Pass with grade C (CGPA 2.00) in Mathematics subject and ONE Science / ICT subject
  • STPM (Arts Stream): Pass with grade C in any 2 subjects AND (a)
  • A Level: Full Pass in 2 subjects AND (a)
  • UEC: Grade B in 5 subjects including Mathematics and ONE Science / ICT subject
  • STAM: Pass with minimum grade of Jayyid in any 2 subjects AND (a)
  • Matriculation/ Foundation: min CGPA 2.0 AND (a)
  • Diploma in Science and Technology: min. CGPA of 2.75. Candidate with CGPA 2.50 to 2.75 can be admitted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment AND (a)
  • Diploma in Computing fields (MQF Level 4): Pass with minimum CGPA of 2.50. CGPA 2.00 to 2.50 can be admitted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment
  • Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) / Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) in Computing fields: minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval
  • Other relevant and equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

(a) Additional Requirement

  • Credit in Additional Mathematics at the SPM level or its equivalent OR
  • Credit in Mathematics and any one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subjects at SPM level or its equivalent.
  • Candidates need to take and pass the reinforcement Mathematics equivalent to Additional Mathematics at the SPM level. The subject must be offered in first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer. [Not Applicable to International Candidates]

Note:

  • Candidates can be admitted if their admission qualification contains Mathematics subject (s) equivalent to Additional Mathematics at the SPM level.
  • If it is not equivalent, reinforcement Mathematics subject that equivalent to the SPM level must be offered in the first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer. [Not Applicable to International Candidates]
  • MUET: Band 3
  • GCE O Level/1119: English D
  • SPM: English Credit
  • UEC: English B
  • Cambridge English/Linguaskill: 154
  • *Students who did not meet RU English Requirement are required to take a Concurrent English Programme (CELP)

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM1,000

RM500

  • PROMO

Tuition fees

RM77,000

Other miscellaneous fees

RM12,000

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM89,200

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