Master of Data Science

Malaysia

What will I learn?

With highly specialised expertise thats widely sought-after in this information age, data scientists extract value from huge volumes of data to drive innovation and transformation across industries.

The Master of Data Science course teaches you how to explore data and discover its potential – how to find innovative solutions to real problems in science, business and government, from technology start-ups to global organisations.

With a degree in science, engineering, arts or computing, you can pursue a Master of Data Science, gaining skills in data management, data analytics and data processing – skills needed in this fast-growing field.

Here are some careers you could pursue with a master's degree in data science:

  • big data engineer
  • business intelligence developer
  • chief technology officer
  • data scientist
  • data architect
  • data engineer
  • data analyst
  • machine learning specialist
  • research scientist
  • software developer
  • statistician.

Which department am I in?

School of Information Technology

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees
RM36,000.00 (6,90,873) per year
In 2025, the tuition fees for the full course at 2 years are: RM 72,000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2025

Venue

Monash University Malaysia

Jalan Lagoon Selatan,

BANDAR SUNWAY,

Selangor,

47500, Malaysia

Entry requirements

For international students

To enroll in a course at Monash University, you must be at least 17 years old.

To apply for the Master of Data Science, you must meet either one of the criteria below:

Entry level 1: 96 points to complete (Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time)

  • An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent), not necessarily in IT, with a minimum WAM 60.

Entry level 2: 72 points to complete (Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time)

  • An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline relating to IT, or a business, engineering or science degree with an IT major including python programming, databases, algorithms, computer architecture, operating systems and networks, and mathematics (including calculus, linear algebra and probability and statistics), with a minimum WAM 60.

The pathway to Entry Level 1 or Entry Level 2 is subject to an internal assessment of the applicant's qualification to conform to the MQA Program Standards for Computing.

English language requirements:

IELTS (Academic)/IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)/IELTS Online: Overall score: 6.5; Listening score: 6.0; Reading score: 6.0; Writing score: 6.0; Speaking score: 6.0

TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition (American Test of English as a Foreign Language): Total Score: 79; Listening score:  12; Reading score: 13; Writing score: 21; Speaking score: 18

PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English): Overall score: 58; Listening score: 50; Reading score: 50; Writing score: 50; Speaking score: 50

C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) or C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)): Overall score: 176; Listening score:169; Reading score: 169; Writing score: 169; Speaking score: 169

Application Deadlines:

February intake (Semester 1): 20 December 2024

July intake (Semester 2): 16 May 2025

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Monash University Malaysia

Monash University Malaysia is the third largest campus of Monash University, ranked 37th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025).

  • Monash is ranked in the world’s top 50 universities
  • Highly qualified academic staff from across the world
  • Students can access affordable accommodation
  • Same prestigious degree as peers in Australia

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