Master of Data Science (Coursework)
Universiti Sains Malaysia · George Town, Malaysia
Duration
18 mo
Tuition
USD8,000/yr
verifiedIntake
April
English
IELTS 6.0
April intake. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact application deadline for your profile, free.
Course details verified 13 Aug 2026 — intakes, entry requirements and course facts · official source
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About this programme
The Master of Data Science (Coursework) at Universiti Sains Malaysia's School of Computer Sciences, introduced in 2017/18 and renamed from Master of Science (Data Science and Analytics) in October 2024, produces professional practitioners in Big Data Analytics able to make sound data-driven decisions. It requires 44 units including 24 units of taught core courses and a work-based practicum; offered full-time with a minimum of three and maximum of six semesters. MQA reference MQA/SWA16882.
Intakes & deadlines
April and October
Dates confirmed for your profile · Open
Entry requirements
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English
IELTS 6.0
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Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computing/Information Technology or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.75/4.00 (a lower CGPA of 2.00-2.74 may be considered with relevant research/professional experience or publications).
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Documents
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This is an indicative early-career range for the whole Data Science & Analytics field in Malaysia, from official graduate-outcome data — not a figure for this programme or university, and not a guarantee of what you will earn. What you actually earn depends on the role, employer, city and your visa.
Source: EasyUni - Fresh Graduate Salary Malaysia, 2026. Market job-board data — less official than a government survey; treat as indicative.
Rupee figure converted at the 18 Aug 2026 mid-market rate; your bank's rate will be worse and currencies move, so use it for planning, not as the amount you will receive.
Fees & scholarships
USD8,000/yr tuition (verified). We confirm the exact costs and the scholarships you qualify for at Universiti Sains Malaysia — free, for your profile.
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Tuition is USD8,000/yr. Checked against the university's own fees page. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is April. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computing/Information Technology or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.75/4.00 (a lower CGPA of 2.00-2.74 may be considered with relevant research/professional experience or publications). English: IELTS 6.0.
The programme runs about 18 months full-time.
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