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| Description | The programme aims to produce graduates who master data analytical skills and are able to create knowledge from data, and solve real life problems in multidisciplinary fields. This unique programme implements a holistic approach in data analysis by including both quantitative and qualitative aspects, plus variety of methods through hands-on approach. This programme will produce data analyst who is capable of analysing a diversity of data that is very much needed in the industries specifically in research and development (R&D). Quality research findings triggered the innovation and this is important to become a developed nation by 2020. |
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| Name of Institution | UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA (UUM) |
| Qualification | Master's Degree |
| Course Duration | 36 months |
| NEC Field | Computer science |
| Entry Requirements | A Bachelor’s degree with honours from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognized by the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 2.50; OR A Bachelor’s degree from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognized by the University Senate with a CGPA of 2.00 to 2.49 and with at least three (3) years relevant work experience, subject to an interview by the Postgraduate Comittee; OR Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the programme and meet the minimum CGPA based on (a) to (b) OR a diploma from any institutions or higher learning recognised by the University Senate with at least ten (10) years of work relevant experience, 35 years or older and passed APEL assessment (level 7); OR Any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the University Senate; AND Fulfil the English Language requirement as set by the University Senate. |
| English Requirement | 1. All international candidates should meet any one of the following English language requirements set by the University before they are accepted for admission. 1.1 Satisfy any one of the following English language assessments with the requirement to attend the SCLE4186 Academic English Language Enhancement for Postgraduates during the study: a) TOEFL score of between 477 to 549 for Paper Based Test b) TOEFL score between 53 to 79 for Internet Based Test c) IELTS of Band 5.5 d) MUET of Band 3.0 e) Cambridge English Advanced Test score of between 162 to 168 f) Pearson Test of English Academic score of between 42 to 49 1.2 Satisfy any one of the following English language assessments without the requirement to attend the SCLE4186 Academic English Language Enhancement for Postgraduate during the study: a) TOEFL Score of 550 and above in the Paper Based Test b) TOEFL Score of 80 and above in the Internet Based Test c) IELTS of Band 6.0 and above d) MUET of Band 4.0 and above e) Cambridge English Advanced Test score of 169 and above f) Pearson Test of English Academic score of 50 and above 1.3 Exemption for meeting the above English Language requirement are given to candidates with any of the following qualifications: a) Obtain a degree from any institutions with English language Education System b) Obtain a degree from any Public University in Malaysia with English as a language of instruction c) Obtain a degree from any Private University or College University in Malaysia that are listed in Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR) 1.4 Students who do not meet any of the above English language requirement will not be allowed to register for courses or continue with their programme of study. They may attend the Intensive Language Course for International Students that will prepare and assist them for their MUET examination. 2. Intensive English Language Course for International Students 2.1 The Intensive English Language Course for International Students is a course designed especially for international candidates who have not demonstrated an acceptable level of English language proficiency upon entrance into the University. 2.2 Students who do not fulfil the English Language requirement within two (2) years will cause the offer to be withdrawn and be terminated from the university. |
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| Scholarship | No Scholarship Available |
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