Master in Data Science (Online)

About the course

As Malaysia’s pioneering 100% online data science master’s, this programme equips technology professionals with the statistical and programming foundation needed to extract meaningful value from complex datasets. Rather than skimming the surface of emerging trends, the curriculum focuses on the core mechanics of data science, helping students build a solid technical base before specialising.

The programme covers essential, high-demand disciplines such as big data management, statistical methods, data mining, and data visualisation. Students can also tailor their studies by selecting three electives from fields such as artificial intelligence, deep learning, cloud infrastructure, forecasting, and data science ethics.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for specialised technical roles such as data scientist, big data analyst, data insights manager, and machine learning engineer.

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)