BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE IN DATA SCIENCE
KPT / JPT ( N / 481 / 6 / 0817 ) 09 / 24 - MQA / PSA 12435
This is the era of big data and artificial intelligence . Data science represents a cutting-edge discipline which applies scientific methods , mathematics , algorithms and artificial intelligence to extract and visualise intelligent insights from huge volumes of data .
In the fast-progressing world of the Information Age these insights , whether delivered via autonomous integrated systems or in traditional reports , have the potential to fuel innovation and transform decision making . Data scientists deal with the challenges of big data – its interpretation , management and use – in fields as diverse as marketing , information systems , engineering , finance , arts , humanities , science and medicine .
Monash brings an enormous breadth of expertise to bear on issues relating to big data . We have the greatest collection of expertise in the theory and practice of data analytics of any university in the Asia-Pacific region . If you aspire to solve real-world problems based on the information challenges of big data , then specialising in data science will equip you with the practical skills to excel in your chosen career – whether as a data scientist , analytics professional , big data architect , information visualisation expert or chief information officer .
Areas of study
• Mathematical statistics
• Principles of data science
• Modelling for data science
• Business intelligence and data warehousing
• Data analytics and visualisation
• Big data management and processing
• Deep learning and artificial intelligence
• Malicious AI and dark side security .
Entry requirements
Qualification Monash University Foundation Year 1 70 % GCE A Level 9 ATAR 80 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 18 Indian School Certificate Examination 70 % All India Senior School Certificate Examination 75 % SMA3 , Indonesia International Baccalaureate Diploma ( IB Diploma ) 28 STPM , Malaysia 8.5 UEC , Malaysia 4.2
Program Matrikulasi ( Matriculation Program ), Malaysia 2.67
Ontario Secondary School Diploma 81.6 %
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education ( Advanced Level ) 11
High School Diploma , Vietnam 8.28 UNSW Foundation Studies 7.5
Foundation in Science and Technology , Sunway College 70 %
Diploma of Higher Education Studies ( DHES ) 2 60 % Monash College Diploma Part 1 3 , 4 80 % Monash College Diploma Part 2 2 , 3 60 %
Prerequisites
English : Monash ’ s minimum requirements apply .
Higher level Mathematics : Australian Year 12 equivalent .
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3 years February , July and October
RM40,820 Malaysian student
RM46,640 International student 2021 fees per year
Industrial training
CAREER PATHS Graduates with data science skills are in high demand . Possible careers could include :
• business intelligence analyst
• chief data officer
• data analyst
• data architect
• data mining engineer
• data scientist
• quantitative analyst
• quantitative researcher .
You ’ ll be able to work in a wide range of industries , such as :
• digital humanities
• consulting
• cybersecurity
• law
• scientific research
• marketing
• robotics
• engineering
• business analytics
• banking .
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
1 The undergraduate entry requirements published in this guide are for students commencing the MUFY program in 2021 . 2 Diploma of Higher Education Studies and Monash College Diploma Part 2 provide a pathway into the second year of the corresponding undergraduate studies . 3 The Monash College Diploma Part 1 and 2 entry requirements published in this guide are for students commencing their undergraduate destination degree in 2021 . 4 Monash College Diploma Part 1 provides a pathway into the first year of the corresponding undergraduate studies . ∆ Please refer to priorstudy . monash . edu / prior-study / for the entry score .
UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2021
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