FACULTY OF AI & ROBOTICS

DATA SCIENCE

Bachelor in Data Science (Honours)

study pathway

Bachelor in Data Science (Honours)

FOUNDATION IN LIBERAL ARTS
1 Year

DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
2 Years 4 Months
*Credit Transfer available

BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN AI & ROBOTICS PROGRAMME

3 Years

MASTER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

1 - 2 Years / Part Time

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

3 - 6 Years / Part-Time

MICRO-CREDENTIALS

Bachelor in Data Science (Honours)

MQA/PA14280 | KPT/N/0613/6/0106 (06/2026)

The programme aims to cultivate data scientists equipped with the latest advancements in the computer science industry and research. The programme also seeks to nurture academics with core competencies needed in both computer science and data science. Designed for aspiring data scientists, the curriculum combines fundamental technology principles with advanced topics such as neural networks and data mining. Students will acquire essential skills in advanced statistical analysis and its applications, including Stochastic Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Experimental Design, Data Analytics, and Time Series Analysis and Forecasting.

*The programme name may be subject to change upon MQA approval.

Programme Length:
3 Years

Programme Credit:
120 Credit Hours

Intakes:
January / May / September

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Career Opportunities

Bachelor in Data Science (Honours)

– Computer Scientist
– Data Scientist
– Software Developer
– Software Engineer
– Systems Engineer

– Network Engineer
– Web Developer
– Computer Network Architect
– Technical Writers
– Data Science Expert

Programme Modules

Bachelor in Data Science (Honours)

YEAR 1

– Information Technology Essentials
– Principles of Computer Programming
– Discrete Mathematics
– System Analysis and Design
– Critical Thinking

– Computer Organisation and Architecture
– Databases
– Operating Systems
– Algorithms
– Web Programming

– Computer Networks
– Mobile Applications Development
– Human Computer Interaction
– Neural Network Basics
– Ethics Appreciation and Civilisation / Malay Language Communication 1

YEAR 2

– Calculus and Algebra
– Data Processing and Visualisation
– Philosophy and Current Issue
– Bayesian Statistics and Experimental Design
– Elective 1

– Computer Security
– Object Oriented Programming
– Creative Thinking / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
– Time Series Analysis & Forecasting
– Artificial Intelligence Methods

– Ethics and Professional Practice in Computing
– Data Analytics
– Data Mining and Warehousing
– Natural Language Processing

YEAR 3

– Project I
– Entrepreneurship and New Business Development
– Knowledge Representation
– Stochastic Processes
– Integrity and Anti-Corruption

– Project II
– Parallel and Distributed Computing
– Elective 2

– Professional Attachment

ELETIVE MODULE

– Marketing
– Fundamentals of Management
– Business Communication

– Emotion and Motivation
– Cyber Psychology

– Introduction to Multimedia
– Game Design

*The programme module structure shown on this page is based on Intake A. The module is subject to change.
*The MPU Modules are translated to English. Please visit [here] for the original module name.

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Entry Requirements

Bachelor in Data Science (Honours)

i. STPM (Science Stream): Pass with grade C (CGPA 2.00) in Mathematics subject and ONE Science / ICT subject
ii. STPM (Arts Stream): Pass with grade C in any 2 subjects AND (a)
iii. A Level: Full Pass in 2 subjects AND (a)
iv. UEC: Grade B in 5 subjects including Mathematics and ONE Science / ICT subject
v. STAM: Pass with minimum grade of Jayyid in any 2 subjects AND (a)
vi. Matriculation/ Foundation: min CGPA 2.0 AND (a)
vii. 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)

(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]

viii. 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
ix. 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
x. Other relevant and equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

Candidates can be admitted if their admission qualification contains Mathematics subject (s) equivalent to Additional Mathematics at the SPM level.
If it is not equivalent, reinforcement Mathematics subject that equivalent to the SPM level must be offered in the first semester or before enrolment with unconditional offer. [Not Applicable to International Candidates]

Refer to Note

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 prerequisite
Reinforcement Mathematics can contribute to the overall graduating credit.
Students from Matriculation / Foundation or its equivalent can be exempted from taking the Reinforcement Mathematics, provided that the Mathematics offered at that programme level is equivalent / more than the Additional Mathematics offered at an SPM level.
[Not Applicable to International Candidates]

Malaysian Student

English Requirement

MALAYSIAN ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
No Minimum English Requirement

*RU ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
MUET: Band 3
GCE O Level /1119: English D
SPM: English C
UEC: English B
Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 154

*Students who did not meet RU English Requirement are required to enrol a Concurrent English Language Programme (CELP).

Fee Structure

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International Student

English Requirement

INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT

IELTS: 5.0

TOEFL Essentials (Online): 7.5

TOEFL iBT: 40

PTE: 47

MUET: Band 3.5

Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 154

*International Students who did not meet the International English Requirement are required to enrol the RU English Preparation Programme (EPP) AND achieve the requirement of any equivalent English qualification.

Fee Structure

Application Fee: RM4,500
Admission Fee: RM12,000
Indicative Tuition Fee: RM66, 000

Total Fee: RM82,500
(Approx. USD 18,000)

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