Master of Data Science
Sunway University Online
Key Information
Campus location
Online Malaysia
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
2 years
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
MYR 40,000
Application deadline
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Introduction
Sunway University is a QS five-star rated university and recognised as a Premier Digital Technology University. The programme is led by passionate and respected academics and industry experts with broad experience in real-world data science applications. The 100% online programme is designed to offer you tailored end-to-end support, including a cutting-edge learning environment, your personal Student Success Advisor, dedicated subject facilitators and peer-to-peer collaboration; always available whenever you need it.
Unlock new opportunity Master the tools to lead in a data-driven world, connecting new opportunities in existing industries alongside exciting emerging roles. | Empower your learning Benefit from passionate academics and global industry experts to power up your understanding. | Manage a world of data Develop your ability to manage and communicate complex data insights. |
Flexible future opportunity
Business and society are transforming into connected, data-rich landscapes where complex data insights and informed decision making are crucial drivers of success. Embrace your potential with a 100% online data science course that teaches you to apply data-driven insight alongside technical and managerial capabilities. Gain a platform of informed insight to guide decision making and unlock emerging opportunities.
Connect to a world of opportunity
The Sunway University Online Master of Data Science is driven by a team of passionate academics and industry experts with experience in real-world data science applications. You will gain a detailed understanding of data science's concepts, theories, and tools, providing both the knowledge and understanding of how to apply them to build your career and boost your business potential.
Unleash your data potential
Data science expertise is a high-demand skillset in industries from oil and gas to healthcare, financial services to exciting new digital platform ecosystems. The Master of Data Science at Sunway University Online will empower you to develop both the technical know-how and business understanding to thrive in a world of data.
Admissions
Curriculum
Inform your future
The Sunway Online Master of Data Science degree is designed to build the core understanding and critical analysis skills for you to thrive in a world of data.
You will learn fundamental tools and techniques to leverage the value of data, combined with technical and managerial understanding, unlocking value across industries and providing a platform of informed insight to guide decision making and identify emerging opportunities.
The programme focuses on building beyond technical understanding and providing the skills you need to thrive and evolve in the modern business landscape.
You will be guided by leading academics with extensive real-world experience who will empower you to unlock new opportunities for your career and your business.
Core subjects
- Principles and Practice of Data Science (3 credits)
- Programming for Data Science (3 credits)
- Data Visualisation (3 credits)
- Statistical Methods for Data Science (3 credits)
- Data Mining (3 credits)
- Big Data Management (3 credits)
- Research Methodology (3 credits)
- Forecasting Analytics (3 credits)
- Deep Learning for Data Science (3 credits)
- Cloud Infrastructure and Services (3 credits)
- Data Science Capstone Project 1 and 2 (5 credits each)
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
In 7 out of 12 surveyed industries globally, data analysts and data scientists were the top-ranked roles that business leaders planned to hire in coming years. With data and an increasingly important differentiator of success, data scientists are critical to the future of many industries.