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Course Overview

It prepares graduates to apply analytics techniques for knowledge discovery and dissemination to assist researchers or decision-makers in achieving organizational objectives.

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Master of Data Science are to produce graduates who are able to:

  • Apply quantitative modelling and data analysis techniques to the solution of real-world business problems, communicate findings, and effectively present results using data visualization techniques
  • Recognize and analyze ethical issues in business related to intellectual property, data security, integrity, and privacy
  • Demonstrate knowledge of statistical data analysis techniques utilized in decision-making.
  • Use data mining software to solve real-world problems
  • Employ cutting-edge tools and technologies to analyze Big Data.
  • Apply algorithms to build machine intelligence
  • Demonstrate use of teamwork, leadership skills, and decision making.

Entry Requirement 

Any one of the following:

  • A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75; OR
  • A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to a rigorous internal assessment process; OR
  • A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, with CGPA between 2.00 and 2.50, with a minimum of 5 years’ working experience in a relevant field may be accepted subject to a rigorous internal assessment process.

    For candidates without a Computing degree, prerequisite module(s) should be taken to adequately prepare them for their advanced study.

    International applicants will also be required to fulfill one of the following English language competencies:

  • IELTS: 5.0 OR
  • TOEFL: 500 OR
  • Equivalent qualification

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