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MASTER OF DATA SCIENCE
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

1. Programme Type

The type of programme offered for the Master of Data Science is a programme consisting 10
coursework which prepares students for the final capstone project which allows students to
apply the knowledge they learned in the taught courses into real world applications.

2. Admission

(a) Qualifications for Admission

(i) A Bachelor’s degree with Honours in Science stream with a minimum CGPA of
3.0 or equivalent;

OR
(ii) A Bachelor’s degree with Honours in non-Science stream with a minimum
CGPA of 3.0 or equivalent with work experience in related fields for at least
three (3) years;

OR

(iii) Other qualifications approved by the University Senate.

(b) English Language Proficiency

International candidates are required to:

(i) At least IELTS Band 6 (Academic) or TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) /
213 (computer based) / 80 (Internet based) /PTE Academic/PTE Online with
minimum score 57 if their first degree is from a university where English is not
the medium of instruction.

3. Duration of Study

The programme of study : two (2) semesters + one (1) special semester, to
eight (8) semesters.

4. Programme Structure

(1) The Master of Data Science Programme through coursework shall have a total of
forty-two (42) credits.

(2) Through Coursework

(i) The programme shall consist of two parts:

(a) Part I comprises:

(i) seven (7) core discpline courses, comprise of three or four
credits courses; and