Master of Data Science
KPT / JPT( N / 0613 / 7 / 0002) 10 / 29- MQA / PSA 16038
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DURATION 1.5 – 2 YEARS( full-time) 3 – 4 YEARS( part-time) 1
INTAKE FEBRUARY AND JULY
FEES RM64,080 Malaysian student
RM74,160 International student 2026 fees for full course
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Data science is an expertise that’ s sought-after worldwide.
Even if you don’ t come from an IT-related background, you can still enrol in this master’ s degree. This course teaches you the fundamentals before progressing to more advanced areas.
WHAT YOU’ LL LEARN
• 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
• Skills in data management, data analytics and data processing to excel in this fast-growing field
• The most up-to-date material with a solid core of established theory and platforms, including Python, R, Hadoop and Spark.
PRIOR QUALIFICATIONS If you have a background in IT, you may receive credit exemption and graduate in 1.5 years on full-time study. If you don’ t have a background in IT, our foundation units will prepare you for the course at no additional cost.
PROGRESSION TO FURTHER STUDIES Opt for the minor thesis for a pathway to a research degree.
CAREER PATHS
• Big data engineer
• Business intelligence developer
• Data scientist
• Data architect
• Data analyst
• Machine learning specialist
• Software developer
• Statistician.
Master of Philosophy
KPT / JPT( N / 0610 / 7 / 0003) 5 / 31- MQA / PSA 17592
DURATION 2 YEARS( full-time) 4 YEARS( part-time) 1
INTAKE
FEES
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR( subject to availability of supervision)
RM48,480 Malaysian student
RM54,720 International student 2026 fees per year
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Join the global conversation about the most prominent theories and ideas in your field.
Develop in-depth knowledge, expertise and skills through the application of research to IT challenges as you complete a major research project under the guidance of at least two supervisors.
AREAS OF RESEARCH
• Artificial intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Data science
• Digital health
• Software engineering.
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PROGRESSION TO FURTHER STUDIES If you have demonstrated exceptional progress and met the requirements, you may apply to transfer into a Doctor of Philosophy, subject to approval.
Doctor of Philosophy
KPT / JPT( N / 0610 / 8 / 0004) 08 / 31- MQA / PSA 17708
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DURATION 3 – 4 YEARS( full-time) 6 – 8 YEARS( part-time) 1
INTAKE
FEES
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR( subject to availability of supervision)
RM48,480 Malaysian student
RM54,720 International student 2026 fees per year
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Be part of a proud tradition of research excellence.
This PhD involves a major research project on a topic of your interest. Supervised by at least two highly-recognised researchers, you’ ll break new ground in a specialist area while expanding your research capabilities.
AREAS OF RESEARCH
• Artificial intelligence
• Computer vision and pattern recognition
• Cybersecurity
• Data science
• Digital health
• Human-machine interaction
• Image, video and speech processing
• Learning analytics
• Machine learning
• Mobile networks
• Software engineering.
1 Part-time study is not available for international students.
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POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2026