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MSc (Statistics) - School of Mathematical Sciences


OVERVIEW

The programme is to produce experts in the field of statistics who are able to undertake research and development activities in addition to the teaching of statistics at the postgraduate level.

RESEARCH THRUST AREAS

Statistics

  • Applied Statistics
  • Quality Control
  • Experimental Design
  • Branching Process
  • Regression Analysis
  • Time Series
  • Industrial Statistics
  • Econometrics
  • Spatial Modelling
  • Data Mining
  • Categorical Data Analysis

Expertise available in the following School: School of Mathematical Sciences

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess the following:

A. Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics or its equivalent

1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Not Applicable

DURATION

Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters

Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

FEES
Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fee : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,350.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 750.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00
  • Registration Fee : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,775.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 750.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00

 

International (USD)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fee : 222.50
  • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,250.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology: 80.00
  • Registration Fee : 222.50
  • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,113.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology: 80.00

 

** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fee : 330.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,350.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00
  • Registration Fee : 330.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,775.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00

 

International (USD)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fee : 225.00
  • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,800.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology: 80.00
  • Registration Fee : 225.00
  • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,530.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology: 80.00

** Fees are subject to change

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