Master of Science in Data Science and Business Analytics (ODL)

• The ODL (Open & Distance Learning) programmes are designed to address the theoretical, practical and scientific skills and contribute towards new and meaningful knowledge in their field of expertise. ​
• ODL allows students to learn anytime, anywhere at their own pace - this power of freedom has ignited more interest & excitement in learning.
• All the Master (ODL) programmes are available for part-time study mode. The minimum duration of study is 2.5 years.
• Students are to register the modules on a modular basis. Each module will be offered over a two-month duration.

​Data Science and Artificial Intelligence are two of the most promising fields of the 21st century that will impact all segments of daily life by 2025, from transport and logistics to healthcare and customer service. In the coming years, with the digitalization of the world and rapid development of technology and industry, AI and its associated branches promise a fulfilling future. According to the US Bureau of Labour statistics, the rise of Data Science will create roughly 11.5 million job openings by 2026, and by 2022, Data Scientists and Analysts will become the number one emerging role in the world, according to the World Economic Forum.

Source: https://m.economictimes.com/magazines/panache/11-5-mn-job-openings-by-2026-sky-high-salaries-why-data-science-is-booming/amp_articleshow/74667347.cms

“The number of jobs requiring Data Science skills is expected to grow by 27.9 percent by 2026.”

- US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Source: MDeC Presentation on Big Data from 2015 APU's Big Data Week Launch

Dream Big: Think BIG - Reasons to Study BIG Data:

1. “The United States alone faces a shortage of 140,000 to 190,000 people with analytical expertise and 1.5 million managers and analysts with the skills to understand and make decisions based on the analysis of big data.” - McKinsey Report on BIG DATA
2. “Starting salaries for data scientists have gone north of $200,000” - Bloomberg
3. “The Whitehouse Administration is investing $200 Million into big data research projects” - Mushroom Networks
4. “Data scientists are the new superheroes,” says Pascal Clement, the Head of Amadeus Travel Intelligence in Madrid
5. “Malaysia needs additional 12,000 Data Scientists” - Ministry of Education
6. “Data Scientist: The Sexiest Job of the 21st Century.” - Harvard Business Review

Source: https://hbr.org/2012/10/data-scientist-the-sexiest-job-of-the-21st-century
https://www.mckinsey.com//features/big_data
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-06-04/help-wanted-black-belts-in-data
https://www.mushroomnetworks.com/

DATA SCIENCE @ APU - FORTIFIED THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS

The programme has been carefully designed by APU with inputs and content from our partners, comprising major technology and software solutions providers, university partners as well as industry organisations who use analytics for strategic and competitive advantage.

The strength of these partnerships ensures that the programme comprehensively addresses all key stakeholders – Technology providers, Employers, Government as well as Students – in its learning outcomes, curriculum content, delivery and assessment. Students also obtain certification jointly issued with industry partners, which would certainly give them a head start in the exciting world of Big Data.

Furthermore, APU is also poised to become a frontrunner in analytics research through the establishment of the Asia Pacific Centre of Analytics (APCA), through which research activities will be undertaken to challenge boundaries in the application of analytics.

Graduates from this programme will not only gain an academic qualification from APU, but would also automatically attain a Globally Recognised Professional Industry Certification from SAS. Along the way, graduates would also gain exposure to industrial workshops led by experts from the industry, providing a valuable gateway into future careers.