UU6462002: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH HONOURS (DECISION MATHEMATICS AND DATA ANALYTICS)
Description
Students will use modelling and prediction, then turn both masses of everyday information, and more specialized quantitative and qualitative data, into actionable insights. By using mathematical models and analytical reasoning, students able to examine problems in areas such as operations and supply chain management, information technology, marketing, finance, management, manufacturing, and economics. Students will learn how to solve these problems by using a number of mathematical techniques, including optimization methods (linear, integer, nonlinear), computer simulation, decision analysis, artificial intelligence, data-mining, and more.
Aims
The aim of this programme is to produce graduates who possess in depth knowledge and skills for scientific decision making; possess sufficient knowledge in integrating other field areas such as economy, management, education and others, as well as having in-depth knowledge in Mathematics, Statistics, Decision Science/ Operational Research, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT); and are able to construct models and analyse them accordingly.
Program Learning Outcome (PLO)
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Apply basic and advanced knowledge of operational research/ decision science.
- Use advanced quantitative and qualitative approaches, modelling skills and other contemporary decision making tools for industries, public institutions and society.
- Design, model and solve real, hypothetical and complex problems using appropriate computer tools.
- Understand, evaluate, integrate and synthesize organizational issues towards suggesting potential solutions in the broader context of industries, public institutions and society.
- Communicate ideas orally, graphically and in writing to a range of audiences in different situations effectively.
- Use various digital technologies to design, analyze and evaluate potential solutions in various situations.
- Demonstrate the skills of designing and analysing data as well as evaluating and solving complex real-world problems.
- Practice excellent leadership, management and decision making skills in conducting projects or research.
- Participate in lifelong learning, career advancement activities, and keep abreast with knowledge of emerging technologies.
- Combine appropriate tangible and intangible entrepreneurial skills for decision-making processes.
- Carry out responsibilities professionally and ethically.
Details
Duration: 8 Semesters
Practicum: 4 Months
University Core Courses
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization
- Malaysian Nationhood
- Fundamental of Entreprenuership
- Co-Curriculum
English Core Courses
Students must take an English courses of NINE (9) credit hours. The courses that must be taken depend on the MUET results obtained by the students as below
- MUET Band 2 : English Proficiency I, II, III
- MUET Band 3 : English Proficiency II, III and 1 ESP course
- MUET Band 4 : English Proficiency III and 2 ESP courses
- MUET Band 5 or 6 : 3 ESP courses
List of ESP courses:
- English For Small Group Communication
- Report Writing
- Hospitality English
- Public Speaking Skills
- English For Professional Communication
Programme Core Courses
- Introduction to Management
- Basic Accounting
- Programming in Business Applications
- Data Modelling and Database
- Computer Aided Decision Making
- Data Mining
- Linear and Non-linear Optimization
- Deterministic and Probabilistic Modelling
- Computer Modelling in Business
- Heuristics Techniques
- Multi Criteria Decision Analysis
- Operations Engineering
- Research Methodology in Quantitative Sciences
- Quantitative Science Research Project
- Discrete Mathematics
- Calculus I
- Linear Algebra
- Intermediate Calculus
- Probability and Statistics
- Inferential Statistics
Elective Courses
Students must choose only FOUR (4) courses from the list below
- Introduction to Social Science
- Ethics and Science of Thinking
- Principles of Economics
- Introduction to Marketing
- Organisational Behaviour and Development
- Production and Operations Management
- Financial Management
- Advance Financial Management
- Business Analytics Programming
- Data Visualization
- System Dynamics Modeling
- Games, Strategies and Decision Making
- Productivity and Efficiency Analysis
- Business Mathematics
- Calculus II
- Actuarial Mathematics I
- Multivariate Calculus
- Ordinary Differential Equation
- Numerical Analysis
- Actuarial Mathematics II
- Data Exploratory and Generalization
- Regression Modelling
- Sampling Techniques
- Statistical Quality Improvement
- Design and Analysis Of Experiment
- Multivariate Analysis
- Non Parametrics Methods
- Forecasting Methods
Minor
Students must select ONE (1) Minor from the list offered by the University to meet the programme structure requirements for graduation.
Free Elective
Students can choose ONE (1) course from any courses offered by other study programmes at the same School or other School courses.
Graduates from Decision Science programme will be able to go on to work in the areas of banking, finance, data analytics, insurance, business consultancy, manufacturing, government service, and graduate studies.
Prospect Job Title
- Operational Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Financial Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Financial Consultant
- Business / Market Analyst
- Programmer Analyst
- System Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Risk Analyst
- Sales Officer
- Purchase Officer
- Executive
- Planner
- Researcher
- Academician
PROGRAMME INFORMATION (UG22)
Specific Admission Requirement
SPECIFIC ADMISSION (KPM Matriculation/Foundation)
Obtain a minimum PNGK 2.30 at Matriculation / Foundation level
and at least Grade C at Matriculation / Foundation level for the following subjects: Mathematics / Physics / Biology / Chemistry OR at least B- (NGMP 2.67) at STPM level for one of the following subjects: Accounting / Economic / Information Technology
and obtain at least a pass (Grade D/7D) in Additional Mathematics at SPM level
and obtain a pass in English at SPM level OR obtain at least Band 2 in MUET
SPECIFIC ADMISSION (STPM)
Obtain a minimum PNGK of 2.30 at STPM level
and at least Grade C at STPM level for one of the following subjects: Mathematics S / Mathematics T / Physics / Biology / Chemistry OR at least B- (NGMP 2.67) at STPM level for one of the following subjects: Accounting / Economic / Information Technology
and obtain at least a pass (Grade D/7D) in Additional Mathematics at SPM level
and obtain a pass in English at SPM level OR obtain at least Band 2 in MUET
SPECIFIC ADMISSION (STAM)
Obtain at least a pass (Grade D/7D) in Additional Mathematics at SPM level
and obtain a pass in English at SPM level OR obtain at least Band 2 in MUET
SPECIFIC ADMISSION (Diploma)
Obtain at least a pass (Grade D/7D) in Additional Mathematics at SPM level
Programme Structure
33 credit hours consisting of compulsary courses, TWO in Mathematics and TWO in Statistics, THREE university core courses, TWO courses from core program including programming using Visual Basic, English course, and a co-curriculum course which should be taken every semester.
General Admission Requirement
Pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / equivalent with credit (GRADE C) in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia OR credit (GRADE C) in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia July Paper
and pass in History (SPM 2013 and above) in SPM
and pass in KPM Matriculation / UM Asasi Sains / UiTM Asasi with a minimum PNGK of 2.00
and obtain at least Level 1 (Band 1) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
and meet the specific requirements of the programme
Pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / equivalent with credit (GRADE C) in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia OR credit (GRADE C) in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia July Paper
and pass in History (SPM 2013 and above) in SPM
and pass in Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum PNGK of 2.00 and at least obtain: Grade C (NGMP 2.00) for General Studies AND Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in 2 (two) other subjects
and obtain at least Level 1 (Band 1) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
and meet the specific requirements of the programme
Pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / equivalent with credit in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia OR Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia July Paper
and pass in History (SPM 2013 and above) in SPM
and obtain at least a Jayyid Grade in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)
and obtain at least Level 1 (Band 1) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
and meet the specific requirements of the programme
Pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / equivalent with credit in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia OR Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia July Paper
and pass in History (SPM 2013 and above) in SPM
and possess a diploma or other qualifications recoqnised by:
- the Malaysian Government and approved by the university Senate;
- MQA and recorded in MQR
and meet the specific requirements of the programme
Documents for Admission
- Copy of application via online
- Copy of MyKad OR Copy of Birth of Certificate/Surat Akuan Sumpah (if MyKad is lost)
- School Certificate/Surat Akuan
- Employer’s Declaration (if any)
- Copy of Diploma Certificate
- Copy of STPM Certificate
- Copy of SPM Certificate
- Copy of all Academic’s Transcript
- Copy of MUET Certificate
- Copy of Letter of endorsement graduated
- Copy of Bahasa Melayu / Matematik July (if any)
- Copy of MQA AND MQR proof
CAREER PROSPECT
Graduates from Decision Science programme will be able to go on to work in the areas of banking, finance, data analytics, insurance, business consultancy, manufacturing, government service, and graduate studies.PROSPECT JOB TITLE
- Operational Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Financial Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Financial Consultant
- Business / Market Analyst
- Programmer Analyst
- System Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Risk Analyst
- Sales Officer
- Purchase Officer
- Executive
- Planner
- Researcher
- Academician