Applied Statistics
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Duration: 2 Years
$8,422
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What will you learn?
The programme is designed to upgrade the analytical skills of managerial and technical personnel for their career advancement and to enhance their competence in application of statistics. The focus is on highly sought after data analysis skills demanded by the industries. The programme aims to provide training in the arts and science of collecting, organizing, presenting, analyzing and interpreting numerical data, and the ability to use the results for decision making and problem solving in a range of fields including banking, business, economics, health, population studies and social sciences. The programme is practical-oriented and emphasis is given to the use of software in developing statistical skills.
Eligibility
• National Higher School Certificate (or an Advanced Level equivalent) with the grade 80% and above
Or
• A Diploma from recognized Institutions with at least a CGPA of 3.00.
• Applicant may be required to undergo an interview session for certain selection program before being accepted by the respective faculty.
Students are required to enrol in the Malay Language Program prior to being conferred a degree.
A Bachelor’s Degree (Hons.) or its equivalent in the related field*
*Note
Preference will be given to applicants having a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA 3.0 and above or its equivalent.
Applicants having a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA 3.7 and above can apply directly for the Doctoral programmeENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Students must obtain:
• TOEFL score of 500 (PBT), 173 (CBT) or 60 (IBT) and above
Or
• IELTS Band 5.0 - 6.5 and above
Or
• Pass in any equivalent English proficiency test approved and recognized by the University of Malaya.
Core areas of emphasis
Career prospects
Graduates will be able to find careers which are related to data analysis, data mining or become software application specialist in: • Government agencies ( Department of Statistics, LPPKN and others) • Educational services (universities, colleges and others) • Financial Institutions (central bank, commercial banks) • Software companies (SPSS, SAS and others) • Research houses (stockbroking, fund management, insurance) • Marketing research companies (Social, media or brand research like Ipsos or Nielsen)
Tuition Fees
| Totally (USD) | Yearly (USD) |
|---|---|
| $ 8422 | $ 4211 |
| $ 4211 |
Course Details:
Duration: 2 Years Intakes: February, September
Scholarships for Post-graduate studies:
The University provides a financial assistance to postgraduate candidates. Most of financial assistance offers to candidate who study in Master by mode of research. The list of available financial assistance as following:
The University of Malaya
a) Malaysian Candidate
University of Malaya Student Financial Aid
Fee Reduction Scheme for Postgraduate Candidate with Handicapped and Senior Citizen.
b) International Candidate
University of Malaya Student Financial Aid
Other Agencies
a) Malaysian Candidate
My Master (My Brain 15)
PTPTN Education Loan
b) International Candidate
Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS)
Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP)
Campus (Main Campus)
Jalan UPM, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia