Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science With Honours

The Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science with Honours is designed to equip graduates with specialised knowledge and practical skills to analyse and solve real-world data science problems. Emphasising sustainability and lifelong learning, the programme meets the growing demand for professionals with strong analytical and ICT capabilities. Graduates will be prepared to apply these skills effectively, enhancing their career prospects in the evolving field of data science.

Academic Requirements

• A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.00; OR
• A pass in STPM with a minimum grade of C (CGPA 2.00) in any TWO (2) subjects or any equivalent qualification; OR
• A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid in any TWO (2) subjects;

  AND a credit in:

  • Additional Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; OR
  • Mathematics and any one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. Candidates need to take a bridging Mathematics course equivalent to Additional Mathematics with appropriate topics in the discipline of Computer Science, Data Science or Software Engineering at the beginning of the study.

  OR

• A pass in STPM (Science Stream) or its equivalent with a minimum grade of C (CGPA 2.00) in Mathematics subject and ONE (1) Science / ICT subject; OR
• Diploma in Computing (Level 4, MQF) or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 Candidates with a CGPA below 2.50 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process; OR
• Any Diploma in Science and Technology (Level 4, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75. Candidates with a CGPA below 2.75 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a thorough internal evaluation process; OR
• Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval; OR
• Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval. 

Note: The terms of credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level for the candidate with STPM, STAM, Diploma or Matriculation/Foundation qualification can be exempted if the candidate obtained Mathematics and its achievement is equivalent or higher than the required credit of Additional Mathematics at the SPM level.

English Language Requirements

For Local Students:

• MUET: Band 3
• SPM English Language: Grade B+
• SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE: Grade C
• UEC English Language: Grade A2

In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.

For International Students:

• Cambridge Linguaskill: 154
• IELTS: Band 5.0
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests: 154
• TOEFL iBT: 42
• Pearson Test of English: 47
• MUET: Band 3

Year 1

• Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
• University Life (MPU-U2)
• Introduction to Programming
• Discrete Mathematics
• Computer Organisation and Architecture
• Database Management Systems
• Object Oriented Analysis and Design
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
• Statistics and its Applications
• Fundamentals of Data Science
• Co-Operative Placement 1

Year 2

• Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
• Business Law- Malaysian Perspective (MPU-U3)
• Introduction to Cybersecurity
• Database Design
• Operating Systems
• Information Management for Data Science
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Information and Network Security
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Mining
• Statistics for Data Science
• Business Communications
• Fundamentals of Management

Year 3

• Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 3 (MPU-U4)
• Cloud Computing
• Big Data
• Digital Marketing
• Independent Project 1
• Machine Learning For Data Science
• Business Analytics
• Strategic Management
• Independent Project 2
• Co-Operative Placement 2
• Co-Operative Placement 3

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
2. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
   (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)

For foreign students:

1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)