Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Statistical Data Modelling
Subang Jaya, Malaysia
BSc
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 8,456 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for international students | RM 35,800 for Malaysian students
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Statistical Data Modelling at Sunway University develops skills in statistical analysis, modeling, and interpretation. You’ll learn to handle large datasets, apply statistical techniques, and build predictive models using programming languages and software tools. The curriculum blends theory and practical application, covering predictive modeling, machine learning, data visualization, and critical problem-solving across business, finance, healthcare, and technology.
Career Outcomes: You can pursue roles such as data scientist, business/corporate data analyst, quantitative analyst, biostatistician, optimization and forecasting engineer, fraud investigator, SAS programmer, operations research analyst, sports performance analyst, statistical project consultant across industry and research.
The program focuses on developing strong skills in statistical data analysis, modeling, and interpretation. Students learn to handle large datasets, apply statistical techniques, and create models to make informed decisions across various fields such as business, finance, healthcare, and technology. The curriculum combines theoretical understanding with practical applications, giving students hands-on experience in using software tools and programming languages relevant to modern data analysis.
Students are encouraged to explore advanced topics like predictive modelling, machine learning, and data visualization, which are crucial in today’s data-driven world. The program also emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills, helping students turn data insights into meaningful solutions. With a broad range of electives and industry collaborations, the course prepares students for careers where data is central, offering both technical proficiency and strategic understanding of how data models impact real-world decisions.
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Year 1
- Advanced Calculus
- AI Foundation and Applications
- Calculus
- Data Modelling Essentials
- Introduction to Operations Research
- Introduction to Probability
- Principles of Economics
- Linear Algebra & Applications
- Principles of Business Finance
- Programming Principles
Year 2
- AI-Driven Forecasting and Modelling
- Computer-Intensive Statistical Methods
- Design of Experiments
- Essentials of Employability
- Free Elective 1
- Introductory Econometrics
- Mathematical Statistics I
- Quality Control and Survey Sampling
- Statistical Data Technologies and Fluency
Year 3
- Applied Econometrics
- Internship
- Free Elective 2
- Machine Learning Techniques for Data Mining
- Multivariate Analysis
- Time Series & Forecasting
List of Electives (Choose 3)
- Advanced Data Analytics
- Applied Nonparametric Statistics
- Applied Time Series Econometrics
- Discrete Mathematics
- Research Project
- Risk Theory
- Stochastic Processes
- Simulations and Credibility Theory
- Survival Models
MOHE Compulsory General Studies Subjects
For Local students
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
- Entreprenurial Mindset & Skills
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Philosophy and Current Issues
For International students
- Appreciation of Ethics & Civilisation
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Entreprenurial Mindset & Skills
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
- Malay Language for Communication 2
- Audit analytics
- Biostatistician
- Business/Corporate data analyst
- Chief statistician
- Cryptographer
- Data analytics expert
- Data scientist
- Fraud investigator
- Healthcare statistician
- Investment/Risk data analyst
- Operations research analyst
- Optimisation & Forecasting engineer
- Quantitative analyst
- Researcher
- SAS programmer
- Sports performance analyst
- Statistical project consultant
- Statistical quality control engineer