Raffles University

Entry Requirement of Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) in Data Science in Raffles University Malaysia

STPM: Pass with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any 2 subjects and a credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent;
or
STPM in Science Stream: Pass with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) inclusive of Mathematics AND one Science / ICT subject;
A Level: Pass with min. of Grade D/full pass in Mathematics and one Science / ICT subject;
UEC: Pass with a minimum of Grade B in at least five (5) subjects inclusive of Mathematics AND one Science / ICT subject
Matriculation or Foundation: Pass with min. CGPA of 2.00, AND a credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent OR a credit in Mathematics AND one Science/Technology/Engineering subject at SPM level or its equivalent

*Diploma in Computer Science OR Software Engineering OR Information Technology OR Information Systems or equivalent: min CGPA of 2.5
*Any other Diploma in Science and Technology with minimum CGPA of 2.5 may be admitted, subject to rigorous internal assessment process and a credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.
*Note: CGPA below 2.5 but above 2.0 could be admitted, subject to the rigorous internal assessment process.

Other International Entry Requirement:

Others: Any other equivalent qualification recognized by the Malaysia Government which will be considered on a case-by-case basis

• 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 take a Concurrent English Language Programme (CELP)

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

 
*Students who did not meet International Student English Requirement are required to take an English Preparation Programme (EPP) and TOEFL or any equivalent English qualification.

Course Outline of Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) in Data Science in Raffles University Malaysia

Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) in Data Science
YEAR 1
Semester 1    Semester 2    Semester 3
– Business Statistics
– Introduction to Computational Thinking
– OOP with Python 1
– Databases
– Computer System Fundamentals    – Critical Thinking
– Linear Algebra
– Operating Systems and Computer Networks
– Discrete Mathematics
– Neural Network Basics    
– U4: Community Service
– Neural Networks for Machine Learning
– Algorithms
– Data Analysis
– Software Specification & Modelling

YEAR 2
Semester 1    Semester 2    Semester 3
– U1: Ethics Appreciation and
Civilisation /Philosophy and Current Issue
– Artificial Intelligence Methods
– Data Processing Techniques
– U2: Creative Thinking/Bahasa Kebangsaan A
– OOP with Python 2    – U1: Philosophy and Current Issue / Malay Language Communication 2
– U3: Malaysian Innovation
– Natural Language Processing
– UI/UX Design
– Stochastic Analysis    
– Bayesian Statistics and Experimental Design
– Data Visualisation
– Knowledge Representation
– Time Series Analysis & Forecasting

YEAR 3
Semester 1    Semester 2    Semester 3
– Project I
– Distributed Databases
– Python 3 – Advanced Data Analysis
– Entrepreneurship and New Business Development    – Project II
– Ethics and IT
– Cloud Computing
– Business Analytics
– Blockchain & Its Applications    
–  Professional Attachment

Career Opportunity of Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) in Data Science in Raffles University Malaysia

•  
• Computer Scientist
•  Data Scientist
•  Software Developer
•  Software Engineer
• Systems Engineer
•  Network Engineer
•  Web Developer
•  Computer Network Architect
•  Technical Writers
•  Data Science Expert