Bachelor in Data Science (Honours)

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)

Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Jun, Nov

Tuition Fees

RM37,500

Course Highlights

  • Be trained in both computer science and data science, which prepares you for data professionals or data scientist career pathway
  • 6 months industrial training which will give you an oppotunity to work with the industry and carry out real-life projects on data science and computer science
  • Over 28,000 students in 6 campuses across Malaysia
  • Rated 'Berdaya Saing (Competitive)' in the latest SETARA rating

Course Structure

  • Problem Solving and Programming
  • Database Management
  • Introduction to Computer Security
  • Probability and Statistics
  • System Analysis and Design
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Fundamentals of Computer Networks
  • Computer Organisation and Architecture
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Operating Systems
  • Statistics for Data Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Data Science
  • Data Visualisation
  • Data Engineering
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Project I
  • Project II
  • Data Warehouse Technology
  • Industrial Training (5 months)

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:

  • English for Tertiary Studies
  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
  • Academic English
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • English for Career Preparation
  • Entrepreneurship/ Bahasa Kebangsaan A
  • Integrity and Anti Corruption
  • Co-curricular

Elective 1 (Choose 1):

  • Algebra and Calculus
  • Advanced Discrete Mathematics

Elective 2 (Choose 1):

  • Natural Language Processing
  • Web-Based Integrated Systems

Elective 3 (Choose 1):

  • Internet of Things
  • Graphics Programming

Elective 4 (Choose 1):

  • Image Processing
  • Blockchain Application Development

Elective 5 (Choose 1):

  • Advanced Database Management
  • Mobile Application Development

Elective 6 (Choose 1):

  • Cloud Computing
  • Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing

Free Electives (Choose 1):

  • Japanese Language I
  • French Language I
  • Korean Language I

Entry Requirements

  • STPM: Grade C in 2 relevant subjects 
  • A Level: Grade D in 2 relevant subjects
  • UEC: Grade B in 5 relevant subjects 
  • TAR UMT: Foundation in Computing OR Relevant Diploma (with minimum CGPA 2.5000)^
  • Other IHL: Foundation relevant accredited by MQA OR Relevant Diploma** (with minimum CGPA 2.5000)^ AND SPM Credit/O level Grade C in Mathematics/ UEC Grade B in one mathematics subject

Compulsory subjects:

  • STPM, A Level, UEC and Other IHL qualifications must include SPM Credit in Additional Mathematics OR O Level Grade C in Mathematics-Additional OR UEC Grade B in one mathematics subject
  • Student who do not have at leat a pass in English Language (SPM/O level/UEC) must attend TAR UMT Essential English Skills course during their first semester in the programme OR
    • STPM: Grade C in one Mathematics and one science/ICT subject (Science Stream)
    • A Level:Grade D in one Mathematics and one science/ICT subject
  • Student who do not have at leat a pass in English Language (SPM/O level/UEC) must attend TAR UMT Essential English Skills course during their first semester in the programme OR
    • STPM: Grade C in 2 relevant subjects 
    • A Level: Grade D in 2 relevant subjects
    • UEC: Grade B in 5 relevant subjects 
  • STPM, A Level, and UEC: SPM Credit/O Level Grade C in Mathematics and one science/technology/engineering subject 
  • STPM, A Level, and UEC: Grade C in Mathematics conducted by TAR UMT
  • Student who do not have at leat a pass in English Language (SPM/O level/UEC) must attend TAR UMT Essential English Skills course during their first semester in the programme
  • ^ Graduates with CGPA 2.0001 - 2.4999 are required to sit and pass a Qualifying Test.

    Note:

  • Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Bachelor Degree.
  • TAR UMT Diploma will be accepted on credit transfer into Bachelor Degree programmes.
  • Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Subject to the Ministry of Education latest requirements.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM37,500

Total payable amount

RM37,500

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