MALAYSIA
MASTER OF DATA SCIENCE
KPT / JPT ( N / 0613 / 7 / 0002 ) 10 / 29 - MQA / PSA 16038
With expertise that ’ s sought-after worldwide in the information age , data scientists extract meaningful insights from vast volumes of data .
These professionals drive innovation and transformation across many sectors with the information they uncover , playing a critical role in advancing industry , commerce , governance and research .
The Master of Data Science teaches you how to explore data and discover its potential – how to find innovative solutions to real problems in science , business and government , from technology start-ups to global organisations . You ’ ll master skills in data management , data analytics and data processing , gaining the competencies needed to excel in this fast-growing field .
QUALITY EDUCATION
Monash is ranked 42 nd in the QS World University Rankings 2024 . Your degree will be recognised wherever you want to work or study .
ENTER A NEW FIELD
You don ’ t need to come from an IT-related background to enrol in this course . Foundation units in programming , databases and maths or statistics will give you the basics needed for the course .
GET PRACTICAL
Take part in an industry experience team project and work with industry mentors to develop data-driven IT solutions or complete a research project as a potential pathway to a PhD .
INDUSTRY STANDARDS
We offer the most up-to-date material while maintaining a solid core of established theory and platforms , including Python and R ( two of the most popular open-source programming languages for data analysis ), plus Hadoop and Spark ( for distributed processing ).
ACCELERATED STUDY
If you have an IT-related qualification from previous studies or work experience , you may be exempted from the foundation units and graduate in 1.5 years of full-time study .
BURSARIES
Receive a 10 % tuition fee waiver when you successfully enrol in this course . Visit monash . edu . my / scholarships for details .
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IN THE WORLD FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 by Subject
2 years ( full-time ) 4 years ( part-time )*
( without IT-related qualification )
1.5 years ( full-time ) 3 years ( part-time )*
( with IT-related qualification )
Part-time classes are usually held on weekdays .
February and July
RM60,480 Malaysian student
RM68,160 International student 2024 fees for full course at 2 years
CAREER PATHS Here are some careers you could pursue with a master ’ s degree in data science :
• big data engineer
• business intelligence developer
• chief technology officer
• data scientist
• data architect
• data engineer
• data analyst
• machine learning specialist
• research scientist
• software developer
• statistician .
* Part-time study is not available for international students .