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Master in Data Science (By Coursework & Project)

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)

Program overview

The Master in Data Science (By Coursework & Project) at UNITEN University prepares students to excel in one of today's most in-demand fields. This coursework-based program equips students with advanced knowledge and practical skills to transform complex data into meaningful insights that drive decision-making and innovation across various industries.

Blending strong theoretical foundations with hands-on, industry-driven experiences, the program reflects global best practices and is benchmarked against top universities worldwide. Students will master key areas, including data analytics, advanced machine learning, advanced text analytics, advanced data visualization, and programming with Python, while also developing robust research capabilities through dedicated methodology training.

The curriculum offers flexibility with electives such as natural language processing, data governance, and reinforcement learning, allowing students to customize their academic path according to their career ambitions. The program concludes with a practical final project, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to apply their expertise to real-world challenges immediately upon completion.

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree with good honours from KUTPM(MSU)

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Curriculum

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Programme Structure

Semester I

  • Data Analytics
  • Advanced Machine Learning
  • Algorithms and Programming in Python
  • Elective 1***
  • Research Methodology

Semester II

  • Advanced Data Visualisation
  • Advanced Text Analytics
  • Elective 2***
  • Elective 3***
  • Project

Semester III

  • Project

Note: The project spans Semesters II and III, with submission and evaluation in Semester III.

Elective Subjects (Choose 3)

  • Data Governance
  • Advanced Project Management
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Reinforcement Learning

Available scholarships

  • International Student Tuition Fee Rebate

    A tuition fee reduction of RM 4,000 is available to students of all nationalities. This RM 4,000 The rebate will be divided equally and applied during The first year of study, specifically distributed across Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Entry requirements

Master's: a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Typically IELTS 6 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Software developer
  • Security analyst
  • Data scientist
  • Cloud engineer

Is this program right for you?

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