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| Description | The goal of this programme is to produce workforce/human resource in the field of Big Data Analytics who are capable of making decisions based on the availability of comprehensive data. Therefore, the objective of this programme is to produce graduates who: have a deep understanding of the core concepts, practices and tools in the domain of Data Science and Analytics. have the knowledge and skills in collecting and consolidating data, data modelling and advanced analysis of data which can be applied in jobs across various sectors, especially the service, business, marketing, manufacturing and healthcare sectors. can act as high-power data (open source or industry standards) users in a variety of industries as well as have social, ethical and effective communication skills, and good leadership attributes. are innovative in the application and use of big data analytic tools in various fields or as researchers who are capable of making decisions based on the availability of comprehensive data as well as able to realise lifelong learning and pursue studies at a higher level in cross-disciplinary research involving ICT. |
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| Name of Institution | UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM - MAIN CAMPUS) |
| Qualification | Master's Degree |
| Course Duration | 36 months |
| NEC Field | Computer science |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants should possess the following: A. Bachelor degree A BSc degree in Computer Science/Information Technology degree or equivalent; or a) CGPA of 2.5 - 2.74/4.00 with Research experience – 1 year; or Professional experience in related field- 1 year; or One(1) academic publication in related field; or Grade B for major/ elective courses; or Grade B+ for final year project. b) CGPA of 2.00 - 2.49/4.00 with Research experience - 5 years; or Professional experience in related field - 5 years, AND One (1) academic publications in related field; or Grade B for major/elective courses; or Grade B+ for final year project. A Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering (60% of the core component must be Computer Science related) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent. Degrees awarded by local private institutions of higher learning, including those awarded under any collaborative/franchising schemes with local or foreign partners must be accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). |
| English Requirement | The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements. A minimum of Band 6 for IELTS; or A minimum score of 60 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or A minimum of Band 8.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or A minimum score of 169 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 169/ Occupational English Test (OET) min. score 250; or A minimum score of 59 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or A minimum of Band 109 for CIEP Level (ELS); or A minimum of Band 4 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Exemption is given to candidate if: English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required) |
| Special Requirement | - |
| Scholarship | No Scholarship Available |
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