The Master in Data Science (Coursework) at Universiti Malaya's Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology gives graduates from both science and non-science streams the foundations of big-data science and practical skills in this emerging discipline. It comprises 42 credit hours across core courses (20), electives (12) and a Data Science Research Project (10), delivered full-time with weekday evening (6-9pm) and weekend classes.
Course details verified 13 Aug 2026 — intakes, entry requirements and course facts · official source
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Autumn
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Entry requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Prerequisites
Bachelor's Degree (Honours): Science-stream degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.30, or a non-science degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 (accepted non-science fields include Business & Economics, Statistics & Mathematics, Accounting & Finance).
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Typical graduate salary — Data Science & Analytics, Malaysia
MYR4,000–MYR6,000/mo
· ≈ ₹94,320–₹1.4 L/mo
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.
Rupee figure converted at the 5 Oct 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.
Tuition is MYR33,300/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 March. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
Bachelor's Degree (Honours): Science-stream degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.30, or a non-science degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 (accepted non-science fields include Business & Economics, Statistics & Mathematics, Accounting & Finance). English: IELTS 6.0.
The programme runs about 18 months full-time.
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