Bachelor Degree
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) in Data Science
Programme Overview:
This programme is designed to train students in both computer science and data science, which prepares them well for data professionals or data scientist career pathway. Graduates of this programme are highly demanded in the increasingly data-driven world where their main role is to make sense of big data to improve business processes, optimize resources, increase profits, increase customer satisfaction, personalized experience, automation, and so on.
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things, Business Intelligence, Data Warehouse Technology, Cloud Computing are some of the specialization courses covered in this programme in addition to core courses of Computer Science, for example, Programming, Database Management, Software Engineering and Computer Networks.
Students will have an opportunity to work with the industry through their 6 months industrial training and carry out real-life projects on data science and computer science. All such training will add value to their qualification and increase their employment opportunities.
Upon completion of this program, the students will also obtain SAS Joint Certificate specialised in Data Science and Machine Learning.
Duration:
3 years
Campus:
- KL - Kuala Lumpur Main Campus
(R/0613/6/0021)(02/29)(MQA/FA10784) - PG - Penang Branch Campus
(N/481/6/0815)(06/24)(MQA/PA10813)
Intake:
- Year 1 Intake: January (KL); June (KL, PG); November (KL)
- Year 2 Intake: June (KL, PG)
Academic Progression:
Entry Requirements:
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Programme Outline:
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Web Design and Development
- Software Engineering
- Natural Language Processing
- Introduction to Computer Networks
- Data Science
- Statistics for Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Data Engineering
- Data Visualisation
- Data Warehouse Technology
- Cloud Computing
- Problem Solving and Programming
- Database Management
- Advanced Database Management
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Research Methods
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Social and Professional Issues
- Probability and Statistics
- Discrete Mathematics
- Project I
- Project II
- Industrial Training (6 months)
Elective 1 (Choose 1):
- Introduction to Computer Security
- Mobile Application Development
Elective 2 (Choose 1):
- Principle of Marketing
- Business Organisation and Management
Elective 3 (Choose 1):
- Internet of Things
- Graphics Programming
- Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing
Elective 4 (Choose 1):
- Image Processing
- Algebra and Calculus
- Blockchain Application Development
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, Contemporary Malaysian Issues, Co-curricular
Career Prospects:
- Data Scientists
- Data Engineers
- Data Analysts
- Data Modelling Engineers
- Software Developers
- Mobile Application Developers
- Computer Science Researchers
- Machine Learning Engineers
Fees & Financial Aid:
Estimated Total Fees : RM34,300 (Malaysian Student), RM59,900 (International Student)
The estimated total fees may vary by 10%
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Financial Aid
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Contact Us
FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
JALAN GENTING KELANG
SETAPAK
53300 KUALA LUMPUR
TELEPHONE: 603-41450123 Ext no. 3233
MOBILE PHONE: 6011-10758554
FAX: 603-41423166 / 018 925 1001
EMAIL : focs@tarc.edu.my
OPENING HOURS
8.30am - 5.30pm
(Monday - Friday)