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Students
Tuition Fee
USD 38,800
Per course
Start Date
2025-08-25
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
2.5 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Artificial Intelligence | Data Science | Software Engineering
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 38,800
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-08-25-
2025-12-15-
About Program

Program Overview


Master of Science In Digital Transformation

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

| Click here to download 2025 Part-Time Module Schedule |


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.


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. Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents.

Programme Outline

What We Teach

This programme is specifically designed to provide:


  • Graduates with knowledge, skills, and competencies that will help in the development of the country and enable them to progress their careers in digital transformation.
  • An understanding of digitally connected systems in organizations that automate manual tasks, streamlining workflows, enhancing efficiency, and improving customer experience.
  • An opportunity to develop capabilities in implementing digital transformation initiatives effectively, empowering organisations agility and innovation to quickly respond to customer and competitor demands.
  • A comprehensive knowledge in identifying digital technologies, their applications in various industries, and leadership qualities.

The Benefits of the Programme

  • Develop skills to conduct business consultation in digital transformation projects by engaging with customers and understanding their needs.
  • Apply the concepts in technologies relevant to industrial revolution 4.0 to develop or redesign new business processes that can improve productivity and efficiency while preparing companies for AI adoption.
  • Master design thinking principles on change management to build strategic working relationships and meet potential customers expectations.
  • Examine digital engagement platforms requirement in meeting customers needs.
  • Analyse business trends in digital platforms to grow new business or cross sell additional products or services.
  • Prepare students who are not from a computing background to develop the necessary knowledge to undertake digital transformation projects within their expertise.

Who Should Attend

This programme is geared towards industry or business professionals who are seeking to develop their careers in the digital transformation for the benefit of organisations. Managers within organisations where information technology plays a vital role in the managerial functions and the efficient operation of the organisation will find this programme very useful.


Modules

This programme comprises 10 coursework modules and a Project. There are 7 compulsory Core Modules (including Research Methodology module) and you will have to choose 3 elective modules from those listed).


Pre-requisite Modules (For Non-Computing Students: Duration: 1 month (Full-time) / 4 months (Part-time))


  • Programming in Python
  • Database for Data Science
  • Fundamentals in Artificial Intelligence

Core Modules


  • Business Intelligence Systems
  • Disruptive Innovation Strategies
  • Technology, Culture and People: A Global Perspective
  • Leading Digital Business Transformation
  • Digital Project Management
  • IR 4.0 Enabling Technologies
  • Research Methodology in Computing and Engineering
  • Project Paper

Elective Modules (Choose 3)


  • Building IOT Application
  • Financial Technology
  • Cyber Security & Threats
  • Big Data Analytics and Technologies
  • Elective modules may be pre-selected for students at the beginning of the semester. If students wish to change these pre-selected elective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the semester OR among the intensive delivery modules – however such changes may prolong the study duration.

Project

You are required to complete an industry-based major project where possible, however the emphasis must be placed on an effective demonstration of how the application of digital transformation can be part of the business environment. It is expected that the project would devise, recommend, or implement innovative solutions to the problem areas.


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

  • Digital Transformation Specialist
  • Digital Transformation Manager
  • Digital Transformation Consultant
  • Data Transformation Officer
  • Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
  • Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
  • Digital Transformation Director
  • Director of Digital Strategy
  • Head of Strategy and Transformation
  • Digital Transformation Lead
  • Digital Transformation Programme Integrator
  • Digital Project Manager
  • Digital Transformation Specialists

Fees & Certification

Ready, Set, Go.

Whether you are locals or traveling here, we have the options for you to pursue your dreams.


  • Malaysian: RM34,800
  • International: RM38,800 (USD9,025)

MQA Cert


Programme code: (N/0688/7/0001)(08/28)(MQA/PA16559)


  • Fees stated above do not include Enrolment Fees, Registration Fees and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.

All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.


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