BSc (Hons) Statistical Data Science at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Description

The applications of statistical data science range from economics and medicine, to social and environmental sciences. Our BSc in Statistical Data Science provides a blend of both theoretical and applied elements of modern statistics, and aims to give students the training in modelling, analysing and interpreting real data that is required in the economy, industry and research. The first year of the programme cover basic mathematics, probability and statistics. The final two years focus on specialist topics of statistical modelling and advanced courses in mathematics and data science. A variety of statistical computer packages are used.

Intake Month(s)

January, September

Grand Total RM 43,920.00

Course Structure

Real Analysis
Linear Algebra
Algorithmic and Scientific Programming
Probability and Statistics A
Data Science Life Cycle
Multivariable Calculus
Actuarial and Financial Mathematics
Probability and Statistics B

Statistical Models A
Further Statistical Methods
Stochastic Processes
Bayesian Inference & Computational Methods
Statistical Models B

Time Series and Machine Learning
Statistics Dissertation A
Statistics Dissertation B

National Language A (MPU 3212)
Malay Language Communication 2 (MPU 3143)

Self-Empowerment and Social Responsibility I
Philosophy and Current Issues
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
Self-Empowerment and Social Responsibility II
Introduction to Interaction Design
Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
Ordinary Differential Equations
Survival Models
Database Management Systems
Integrity and Anti-Corruption
Data Assimilation
Financial Markets and Investments
Optimisation
Risk Theory
Statistics Special Topic
Advanced Machine Learning
Financial Derivatives
Big Data Management

Entry Requirement

Minimum GPA of 3.0 in three (3) subjects, including GPA 3.0 in Mathematics.

Minimum of BBB including Mathematics

Maximum 10 points (5 subjects at Grade B or above) including A2 in Mathematics and Advanced Mathematics, and A2 in English.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Business or Science: Successful completion of a Foundation programme with a minimum grade of BCCC, including a B in Mathematics and a C in English.
Foundation: Successful completion of a Foundation programme with a minimum CGPA of 3.5, including at least a B in Mathematics, subject to further assessment.

Further assessment required

Minimum ATAR 85 including 70% in Mathematics Method/Specialist

Minimum of 28 points in six (6) subjects, including at least 6 in Higher Level (HL) Analysis and Approaches (AA) Mathematics.

Overall 90%, including at least 90% in Advanced Mathematics.

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