Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) in Data Science

Duration:3 years

Intakes:Jan, Jun & Nov

Campus:TARUC Penang Branch Campus

Level of Study:Degree

Faculty:Faculty of Computing & Information Technology

Course Code:(N/481/6/0815)(06/24)(MQA/PA10813)

About this course

This programme is designed to train students in both computer science and data science, which prepares them well for data professionals or data scientist career pathway. Graduates of this programme are highly demanded in the increasingly data-driven world where their main role is to make sense of big data to improve business processes, optimize resources, increase profits, increase customer satisfaction, personalized experience, automation, and so on.

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things, Business Intelligence, Data Warehouse Technology, Cloud Computing are some of the specialization courses covered in this programme in addition to core courses of Computer Science, for example, Programming, Database Management, Software Engineering and Computer Networks.

Students will have an opportunity to work with the industry through their 6 months industrial training and carry out real-life projects on data science and computer science. All such training will add value to their qualification and increase their employment opportunities.

Upon completion of this program, the students will also obtain SAS Joint Certificate specialised in Data Science and Machine Learning.  

Total Course Fees

Estimated Total Fees : RM34,300 (Malaysian Student), RM55,300 (International Student)

Please e-mail tankk@tarc.edu.my or limcn@tarc.edu.my for more details.

Subject Listing

  • Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Web Design and Development
  • Software Engineering
  • Internet of Things
  • Introduction to Computer Networks
  • Data Science
  • Statistics for Data Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Engineering
  • Business Intelligence
  • Data Warehouse Technology
  • Cloud Computing
  • Problem Solving and Programming
  • Database Management
  • Advanced Database Management
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Research Methods
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Social and Professional Issues
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Project I
  • Project II
  • Industrial Training (6 months)
  • Electives (Choose 3):
    • Introduction to Computer Security
    • Mobile Application Development
    • Natural Language Processing
    • Graphics Programming
    • Image Processing
    • Algebra and Calculus
    • Music Appreciation
    • Introduction to Short Story
    Free Module Electives (Choose 1):
    • Business Organization and Management
    • Principle of Marketing
  • English for Tertiary Studies, Tamadun Islam dan Asia, Academic English, Hubungan Etnik, English for Career Preparation, Entrepreneurship, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Contemporary Malaysian Issues, Co-curricular 

Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

International Student Only

International students: Please contact TARUC Penang Branch for more information

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