MSc in Data Science and Business Analytics
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-08-25 | - |
| 2025-12-15 | - |
Program Overview
MSc in Data Science and Business Analytics
Course Details
- Full Time
- Part Time
- Duration: 1+ year
- Intake Date: 25 August 2025, 15 December 2025
- Awarding Body: APU, Malaysia
- Duration: 2 years 6 months
- Intake Date: 13 June 2025, 15 August 2025, 31 October 2025
- Awarding Body: APU, Malaysia
About APU
Why choose APU?
- Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
- 5-Star Excellence Rating (SETARA)
- 100% Employability Rate
- Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
- More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni
Part-Time Module Schedule
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Dual Degree
APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme
Students who are under Masters Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.
Latest Technologies
More Than Just A Data Science And Business Analytics Master Programme
APU's MSc in Data Science and Business Analytics programme is designed to provide you an edge with the latest technologies that are in line with the Industrial Revolution 4.0.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
- General Requirements:
- 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.
- English Requirements:
- IELTS: 5.5
- Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (previous Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree taught in English) are exempted from English requirements.
Programme Outline
What We Teach
This programme is specifically designed to provide:
- Knowledge and applied skills in data science, big data analytics and business intelligence.
- Overall understanding of the impact of data science upon modern processes and business.
- Exposure towards data science tools and techniques, as well as methods of data collection and utilisation, to turn data into useful information via various processes.
The Benefits of the Programme
- In addition to the degree award, a Joint Professional Certification will be offered by SAS Institute, USA.
- 30% of the curriculum will allow for mini projects assessed as in-course work allowing for practical skills development in Data Analytics.
- The curriculum covers a wide range of subject matter from Analytical Technologies, Exposure to tools such as R & SAS Modelers, Data Visualisation, Customer/User Behavioural Studies, Forecasting Methods and to Presenting the Business Intelligence reports.
- External Programme Annual Reviews by International University Partners.
- Programme Support by an Industry Advisory Panel involving data analytical experts from Petronas ICT, RedTone, SharePoint, CyberSecurity Malaysia, Maxis, IBM, Microsoft, Fusionex and Axiata.
- Research opportunities via APU’s Centre of Analytics - APCA.
Who Should Attend
This programme is designed to provide students with knowledge and applied skills in data science, big data analytics and business intelligence. It aims to develop analytical and investigative knowledge and skills using data science tools and techniques, and to enhance data science knowledge and critical interpretation skills. Students will understand the impact of data science upon modern processes and businesses, be able to identify, and implement specific tools, practices, features and techniques to enhance the analysis of data.
Modules & Project
This programme comprises 11 coursework modules and a Capstone Project (2 parts). There are 8 compulsory Core Modules (including Research Methodology module) and you will have to choose 1 pathway (3 specialisation modules).
- Pre-Requisite Modules (for non-computing students):
- Programming in Python
- Database for Data Science
- Statistics
- CORE MODULES:
- Big Data Analytics & Technologies
- Data Management
- Business Intelligence Systems
- Research Methodology for Capstone Project
- Applied Machine Learning
- Data Analytical Programming
- Multivariate Methods for Data Analysis
- Advanced Business Analytics and Visualisation
- Capstone Project 1
- Capstone Project 2
- SPECIALISATION MODULES (CHOOSE 1 PATHWAY ONLY):
- Pathway 1 (Business Intelligence):
- Behavioural Science, Social Media and Marketing Analytics
- Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
- Strategies in Emerging Markets OR Multilevel Data Analysis OR Operational Research and Optimization
- Pathway 2 (Data Engineering):
- Cloud Infrastructure and Services
- Deep Learning
- Natural Language Processing OR Building IoT Applications OR Data Protection and Management
- Pathway 1 (Business Intelligence):
Facilities
Facilities at APU
The APU Centre Point & Atrium serves as a melting pot of cultures from all over the world. Here, cultural activities are organised regularly at the campus, fostering long-lasting intercultural relationships among APU students, who come from over 130 countries.
Career Path
Your Career Path
- Data Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Data Analytics Manager
- Business Analyst Manager
- Data Innovation Manager
- Machine Learning Scientist
- Business Process Engineer
- Data Wrangler / Munger / Miner
- Business Intelligence Manager
- Analytics & Reporting Manager
- Decision Analytics Manager
- Data Architect
Joint Professional Certification
Joint Professional Certification by TIBCO Software Inc.
Upon completion of the MSc in Data Science & Business Analytics programme, in addition to their Masters Degrees, students will receive a professional certificate from TIBCO Software Inc. TIBCO is amongst the global leaders in Integration, Data Management and Analytics platforms that has a global clientele. In addition to the certification, TIBCO, as APU’s industry partner, has provided all students & lecturers with complimentary access to the TIBCO Spotfire software for academic purposes. Students are utilizing the software to perform tasks & projects related to data analytics.
SAS - APU Joint Certificate
SAS - APU JOINT CERTIFICATE IN DATA SCIENCE AND BUSINESS ANALYTICS
APU and SAS have signed an MoA in partnership to develop Data Scientists in Malaysia. SAS also has endorsed the UG and PG level programmes in Data Analytics by providing tools and educational material support for learning and research purposes. All UG and PG Data Analytics graduates will receive a Joint Professional Certificate from SAS.
Fees & Certification
Ready, Set, Go.
- Malaysian: RM40,800
- International: RM44,800 (USD10,420)
- MQA Cert: Programme code : (R2/0614/7/0007)(10/30)(MQA/FA8020)
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