Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) in Data Science

Course Overview

Curriculum

• Introduction to Computer Systems
• Web Design and Development
• Software Engineering
• Internet of Things
• Introduction to Computer Networks
• Data Science
• Statistics for Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Data Engineering
• Business Intelligence
• Data Warehouse Technology
• Cloud Computing
• Problem Solving and Programming
• Database Management
• Advanced Database Management
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Research Methods
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Social and Professional Issues
• Probability and Statistics
• Discrete Mathematics
• Project I
• Project II
• Industrial Training (6 months)

Electives (Choose 3):

• Introduction to Computer Security
• Mobile Application Development
• Natural Language Processing
• Graphics Programming
• Image Processing
• Algebra and Calculus
• Music Appreciation
• Introduction to Short Story
• Free Module Electives (Choose 1):
• Business Organization and Management
• Principle of Marketing

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:
English Language, Tamadun Islam dan Asia, English for Communication, Hubungan Etnik, English for the Profession, Entrepreneurship, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Contemporary Malaysian Issues, Co-curricular

Entry Requirements

1. STPM - Grade C in 2 relevant subjects
2. A Level - Grade C in 2 relevant subjects
3. UEC - Grade B in 5 relevant subjects
4. TAR UC - Foundation in Computing (Track A) OR Relevant Diploma (with minimum CGPA 2.5000)^
5. Other IHL : Foundation relevant accredited by MQA OR Relevant Diploma** (with minimum CGPA 2.5000)^

Compulsory subjects:

1. (1), (2), (3) and (5) must include SPM Credit in Additional Mathematics OR O Level Grade C in Mathematics-Additional OR UEC Grade B in one mathematics subject
2. (1), (2), (3) and (5) must include SPM Pass/ O Level Grade E (Pass)/ UEC Grade C in English Language*

OR

1. STPM - Grade C in one Mathematics and one science/ICT subject (Science Stream)
2. A Level - Grade C in one Mathematics and one science/ICT subject

Compulsory subjects:
(1), and (2) must include SPM Pass/ O Level Grade E (Pass)/ UEC Grade C in English Language*

OR

1. STPM - Grade C in 2 relevant subjects
2. A Level - Grade C in 2 relevant subjects
3. UEC - Grade B in 5 relevant subjects

Compulsory Subjects:

1. (1), (2), and (3) must include SPM Credit in Mathematics and one science/technology/engineering subject OR O Level Grade C in Mathematics and one science/technology/engineering subject
2. (1), (2), and (3) must include SPM Pass/ O Level Grade E (Pass)/ UEC Grade C in English Language*
3. (1), (2), and (3) must include Grade C in AMMS0204 Mathematics conducted by TAR UC

^ Graduates with CGPA 2.0001 - 2.4999 are required to sit and pass a Qualifying Test.

*Grade C and above in AELE0364 English Language conducted by TAR UC is accepted as having fulfilled the English Language requirement for applicants who fail English Language at SPM/O Level/UEC.

** Must include SPM Credit in Mathematics/ O Level Grade C in Mathematics/ UEC Grade B in one mathematics subject

Note:

1. Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Bachelor Degree.
2. TAR UC Diploma will be accepted on credit transfer into Bachelor Degree programmes.
3. Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
4. Information is correct at the point of printing. Subject to the Ministry of Education latest requirements.

Career Prospects

• Data Scientists
• Data Engineers
• Data Analysts
• Data Modelling Engineers
• Software Developers
• Mobile Application Developers
• Computer Science Researchers
• Machine Learning Engineers