Master of Science in Industrial Data Analytics
School of Data Science

Admission and Application

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

This programme values interdisciplinary perspectives, especially where data analytics intersects with industrial applications, business processes, or decision-making.

 

For a Master's Degree, an applicant shall normally:

  • hold a relevant bachelor's degree* awarded by a tertiary education institution recognised for this purpose by the University; or
  • have obtained an equivalent qualification; or
  • have provided satisfactory evidence of academic and professional attainment.

 

*A relevant bachelor's degree includes, but is not limited to:

  • Engineering (e.g., mechanical, electrical, energy, transportation, logistics, and healthcare)
  • Computer Science / Information Technology
  • Statistics / Mathematics / Applied Mathematics
  • Data Science / Artificial Intelligence
  • Business Analytics / Management Science
  • Operations Research / Supply Chain Management
  • Economics / Finance

  • Information Systems / Industrial Management

     

Applicants from other disciplines with strong quantitative, analytical, or technical backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

 

English Language Requirements

 

An applicant whose degree or, exceptionally, an alternative qualification deemed equivalent from a tertiary institution, is not using English as the medium of instruction (MOI) for the programme should obtain:

  • a minimum score of 79 in TOEFL Internet-Based Test1; or
  • a band score of 6.0 or above in IELTS1; or
  • a minimum score of 450 or above in the College English Test Band 6 (CET-6), with proof of competency in spoken English2; or
  • an equivalent score in a recognised test; or
  • an equivalent qualification to prove his/her English language proficiency, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

1 For IELTS and TOEFL qualifications for admission purposes, the University only accepts results from a single test sitting. The test must be conducted at a recognised test centre and fall within the two-year validity period, counted from the date of submission of the admission application for the specific intake cohort.

 

2 For CET-6 results submitted for admission purposes, the University accepts only those obtained within the five-year validity period, counted from the date of submission of the admission application for the specific intake cohort. Applicants must also demonstrate competency in spoken English through an oral interview conducted by the Programme and/or obtain grade B or above in the CET-6 Speaking English Test.

Applicants with no or limited background in computer science or statistics will be required to complete non-credit-bearing pre-entry course(s):

  • Introduction to Computing

  • Statistics

 

 

Note: Information for the 2027/28 intake is currently being updated and will be published shortly.

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