Master of Science in Data Science and Business Analytics (ODL)
Degree
Master's
Duration
2.5 years
Total Tuition Fee
$8,560
Language
English
Format
Online
Intake
Jun 2026
Deadline
Apr 2026
Type
Double Degree
About this Program
This programme provides knowledge and applied skills in data science, big data analytics, and business intelligence, covering tools such as R and SAS, data visualisation, customer behaviour studies, forecasting, and business intelligence reporting. It offers a joint professional certification with SAS Institute, incorporates mini projects for practical skills development, and is supported by an industry advisory panel. Research opportunities are available through APU’s Centre of Analytics (APCA)
Key Requirements
English Proficiency
Only one requiredAcademic
- Bachelor’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate. Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment. Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment. Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.
- Δ Fundamental skills in programming, database, mathematics and statistics would be an added advantage. * Applicants without a Computing-related Bachelor’s degree must pass the pre-requisite modules to continue with the Master’s Degree.
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Master of Science in Data Science and Business Analytics (ODL)
2.5 years · $8,560
Requirements
English
One requiredAcademic
- Bachelor’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate. Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment. Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment. Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.
- Δ Fundamental skills in programming, database, mathematics and statistics would be an added advantage. * Applicants without a Computing-related Bachelor’s degree must pass the pre-requisite modules to continue with the Master’s Degree.
- Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
Master of Science in Data Science and Business Analytics (ODL)
2.5 years · $8,560