Overview

The purpose of the programme is to produce skilled and capable graduates in the field of data science, in line with the rapid growth of industries that require the expertise of data scientists.

Students will be exposed and trained on the principles of computer science, science and analytics primarily in data mining, visualization techniques, predictive models, and statistics.

Among the courses offered include computer programming, data science basics, data visualization, data analysis, data mining, analysis and system design for data science, and other programming languages.

Career Prospect

Data Analyst

Data Scientist

Data Architect

Enterprise Architect

Machine Learning Scientist

Machine Learning Engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Big Data Analytics

Text Mining

Internet of Things

Data Visualization

Database

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 16 other Bachelors in Data Science & Big Data in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Acquired CCE A-Level qualification in Science stream with minimum grade C in the following subjects:

Mathematics and
One Science/Information and Communications Technology (ICT) subject

OR

Acquired International Baccalaureate (IB) qualification in science stream with minimum score 4 in the following subjects:

Mathematics and

one Science/Information and Communications Technology (ICT) subject

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19038 MYR / year

≈ 19038 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1920 MYR / year

≈ 1920 MYR / year

Living costs

Kota Kinabalu

Malaysia

2167 - 2880 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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