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
Jun, Nov
Tuition Fees
RM37,500
Course Highlights
- This programme will prepare you for Industry Professional Certifications such as the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) and the Amazon Web Services Certified Solutions Architect
- Cover specialisation courses such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Visualisation, Data Engineering, Data Warehouse Technology and Statistics for Data Science in addition to the core computing courses such as Programming, Database Management and Computer Networks
- Opportunity to work with the industry through 5 months of industrial training and carry out real-life projects on data science and computer science
- Upon completion of this programme, you will also obtain SAS Joint Certificate specialised in Data Science and Machine Learning
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
- Other IHL:
- Relevant Foundation accredited by MQA
- Relevant Diploma (with minimum CGPA 2.5000)^ accredited by MQA
- AND SPM Credit/ O Level Grade C in Mathematics/ UEC Grade B in one mathematics subject
- TAR UMT:
- Foundation in Computing OR
- Relevant Diploma (with minimum CGPA 2.5000)^
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
Students who do not have at least 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
Students who do not have at least 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.
Notes:
- a) Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Bachelor Degree.
- b) TAR UMT Diploma will be accepted on credit transfer into Bachelor Degree programmes.
- c) Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- d) Subject to the Ministry of Education latest requirements.
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM0
Tuition fees
RM37,500
Total payable amount
RM37,500