Institute of Postgraduate Studies & Research

Master in Data Management and Analytics

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)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS  Academic : 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT Score : 60 -78
  • Cambridge English Qualification and Tests : 169 - 175 
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) :  59 - 62
  • MUET Band 4

Head of Programme


Dr Aun Yicheit

Application

Submit the completed application form, the non-refundable processing fee with all supporting documents  via the online application


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