Master in Data Management and Analytics

(N/0613/7/0039)(09/26)(MQA/SWA 14979)

This programme provides students with the specialised knowledge required to formulate solutions to complex data problems across a range of domain settings – turning raw data sets into meaningful information to better guide decision making. Data management and analytics helps organisations harness their data and use it to identify new opportunities. In turn, that increases revenues, improves operational efficiency, optimises marketing campaigns and customer service efforts, responds more quickly to emerging market trends and gains a competitive edge over rivals -- all with the ultimate goal of boosting organisation performance.

Career Prospects

Data Scientist, Data Engineer, Business Intelligence Analyst, Big Data Software Developer, Data Analytic Manger, Data Analytic Consultant, Operation Research Analyst , Marketing and Logistic Consultant

Study Method: Conventional with Blended Learning (physical & online classrooms)

Programme Structure

Total Credit :41

Data Management for Data Analytics
Predictive Modeling
Data Visualization Techniques
Business Intelligence Information Systems
Programming for Data Analytics
Big Data Technology
Research Methods
Electives
Project 1
Project 2

**Electives* (Choose 3)**

Internet of Things
Advanced Cloud Computing
Text Mining and Social Media Analytics
Practical Deep Learning
Time Series and Decision Analysis
Industry Case Study for Big Data
Statistics for Decision Making
E-Commerce
Customer Relationship Management
Web Technology for Information Systems and Analytic

* Course offering is subject to availability

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirement

(1) A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR

(2) A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted subject to a thorough rigorous internal assessment; OR

(3) A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-Computing field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment to identify the appropriate prerequisite courses that equivalent to their working experience in computing or related fields; OR

(4) A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-Computing field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted subject to appropriate prerequisite courses; or

(5) Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields recognized by the Government of Malaysia must fulfill the requirement on item (1) or (2)