Bachelor of Engineering in Data Science (Honours)

Xiamen University Malaysia

Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

4 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Apr, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM116,000

Course Highlights

  • Provides a strong analytical and statistical foundation for you to apply data science knowledge and techniques in solving a wide array of complex data problem
  • Academic team comprises PhD holders in their respective specialities that are active in research and publication
  • First overseas campus set up by a renowned Chinese university, and the first Chinese university branch campus in Malaysia
  • Over 100 years of history, with 400,000 graduates to date

Course Structure

  • Calculus
  • Linear Algebra
  • C and C++ Programming
  • Introduction to Intelligence Application
  • Data Structures
  • Introduction to Data Science
  • Python and Tensorflow Programming Language
  • Principles of Artificial Intelligence
  • Database
  • Probability Theory
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms
  • Statistics
  • Applied Machine Learning
  • Software Engineering

Major Elective (Choose 2)

  • Principles of Operating Systems
  • Computer Architecture
  • Computer Networks and Communication
  • Regression Analysis
  • Statistical Programming using R
  • Data Mining
  • Methods and Applications of Deep Learning
  • Fundamental Research in Academic Project
  • Time Series
  • Big Data Analytics

Major Elective (Choose 1)

  • Object-Oriented Programming: Java
  • Introduction to Cloud Computing
  • Bayesian Statistics

Major Elective (Choose 1)

  • Natural Language Processing
  • Statistical Learning
  • Multivariate Statistical Analysis
  • Data Science Academic Project
  • Advanced Machine Learning
  • Advanced-Data Analysis
  • Industrial Training

Major Elective (Choose 1)

  • Deep Reinforcement Learning and Control
  • Computer Graphics

Entry Requirements

  • STPM (Science Stream): Pass with at least a Grade C (GP2.0) in Mathematics AND 1 Science/ICT subject
  • STPM (Non-Science Stream): A pass in STPM with at least a Grade C (GP2.0) in any 2 subjects AND a credit in Additional Mathematics in SPM or its equivalent
  • A-Level: Pass with at least a Grade D in any 2 subjects
  • UEC: Pass with at least a Grade B in 5 subjects 
  • Foundation/Matriculation: Pass with at least a CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0
  • Diploma:
    • Pass in Diploma in Computing fields (Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Technology/Information System/Data Science) with at least a CGPA of 2.5* out of 4.0 OR
    • Pass in any Diploma in Science and Technology or the equivalent with at least a CGPA of 2.75** out of 4.0
  • AND:
    • (i) Additional Mathematics***—a credit in SPM or the equivalent; OR
    • (ii) Mathematics and any 1 Science/Technology/Engineering subject —a credit in SPM or the equivalent AND pass a Mathematics placement test organised by XMUM before joining the programme

Notes: 

  • *Candidates with a CGPA of less than 2.5 but more than 2.0 may be accepted subject to a stringent internal evaluation process
  • *Candidates with a CGPA of less than 2.75 but more than 2.5 may be accepted subject to a stringent internal evaluation process.
  • ** The requirement for the Additional Mathematics at SPM level can be exempted if the Foundation/Matriculation or its equivalent offers a Mathematics course that is of a similar or higher level compared to the Additional Mathematics at SPM level.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM300

Tuition fees

RM116,000

Total payable amount

RM116,300

Other savings

Up to RM29,000

  • Scholarship

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