Raffles University · Malaysia

Bachelor in Data Science (Honours) – [ODL]

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Starts

Fall, Spring

Introduction

Bachelor in Data Science (Honours) – [ODL] is a Bachelor program taught at Raffles University, Malaysia. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The Bachelor in Data Science (Honours) (Open Distance Learning) at Raffles University is designed to cultivate data scientists through an innovative curriculum delivered by AI instructors. The programme combines fundamentals with advanced topics such as neural networks and data mining, with core competencies in both computer science and data science.

Students complete a programme length of 3 years with 120 credit hours. The learning structure includes taught modules across information technology, programming, databases, algorithms, neural network basics, statistics for data, data processing and visualisation, data mining and warehousing, and natural language processing, plus a project sequence with Project I and Project II. Intakes are January, May, and September.

Modules

Information Technology Essentials
Principles of Computer Programming
Discrete Mathematics
System Analysis and Design
Databases
Operating Systems
Algorithms
Neural Network Basics
Data Processing and Visualisation
Bayesian Statistics and Experimental Design
Data Mining and Warehousing
Project II

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor in Data Science (Honours) – [ODL] at Raffles University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Raffles University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Raffles University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor in Data Science (Honours) – [ODL].

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Entry requirements for Bachelor in Data Science (Honours) (ODL):

STPM (Science Stream): Pass with grade C (CGPA 2.00) in Mathematics subject and ONE Science / ICT subject
STPM (Arts Stream): Pass with grade C in any 2 subjects AND (a)
A Level: Full Pass in 2 subjects AND (a)
UEC: Grade B in 5 subjects including Mathematics and ONE Science / ICT subject
STAM: Pass with minimum grade of Jayyid in any 2 subjects AND (a)
Matriculation/ Foundation: min CGPA 2.0 AND (a)
Diploma in Science and Technology: min. CGPA of 2.75. Candidate with CGPA 2.50 to 2.75 can be admitted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment AND (a)
Diploma in Computing fields (MQF Level 4): Pass with minimum CGPA of 2.50. CGPA 2.00 to 2.50 can be admitted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment
Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) / Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) in Computing fields: minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval
Other relevant and equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government

(a) Additional Requirement: Credit in Additional Mathematics at the SPM level or its equivalent OR Credit in Mathematics and any one of the Science, Technology or Engineering subjects at SPM level or its equivalent. Candidates need to take and pass the reinforcement Mathematics equivalent to Additional Mathematics at the SPM level. The subject must be offered in first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer. [Not Applicable to International Candidates]

NOTE: Students are required to pass the reinforcement Mathematics before being allowed to take related core courses. The candidate can sit for any subjects that did not indicate Mathematics as prerequi