Introduction to Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science (Monash Malaysia)

What makes this course unique?

Blazing trails

A curriculum that meets the global challenge with coverage from big data to security

Globally recognized degree

Accredited by Australian Computer Society (ACS) with global recognition through Seoul Accord

Diverse career paths

A wide array of career possibilities not confined to only IT industries, but practically any industries that uses IT

INTRODUCTION TO BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE IN DATA SCIENCE

Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science (C2001)

Welcome to the School of Information Technology and congratulations on your offer of a place in the Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science.

Quick Facts

Unless specified, all units are worth of 6 credit points.

Units (subjects) have a code and a name:

e.g. FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python

The year of study, 1st year, 2nd year etc., is the first digit of each unit code.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

At Monash University Malaysia:

1) The Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science, and Bachelor of Computer Science in Artificial Intelligence are three separate courses due to the regulatory environment in Malaysia..

2) The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) accredited these courses as Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science, and Bachelor of Computer Science in Artificial Intelligence, respectively.

3) As such, MQA requires students enrolled at the Malaysian campus to apply for an internal course transfer if they are keen to switch between these two courses.

Although the Monash Web Enrolment System (WES) allows you to select your specialisation, you are however, still required to complete and submit an internal course transfer application using the Student Online Forms portal.

Please refer to the Monash Malaysia Internal Course Transfer website further details.

UNITS YOU MUST ENROL

You may refer to the Course Progression Map link at https://www.monash.edu.my/it/current-students/undergraduates/course-maps

If you are commencing your studies at the beginning of the year (February/March) you need to enrol in units for both semester 1 and 2.

If you are commencing your studies mid-year (July/October) you need to enrol in units for that semester only.

PROGRAM EDUCATION OBJECTIVE AND PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science program

Monash Graduate Attributes

Monash University prepares its graduates to be:

1. Responsible and effective global citizens who:

a. engage in an internationalised world

b. exhibit cross-cultural competence

c. demonstrate ethical values

2. Critical and creative scholars who:

a. produce innovative solutions to problems

b. apply research skills to a range of challenges

c. communicate perceptively and effectively

Program Education Objectives (PEOs)

The Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science program expects to produce graduates, who are:

1.Competent in the field of data science.

2.Responsible and effective global citizens

3.Leaders in their chosen profession or society at large

Program Outcomes

The Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science programme has developed a set of Program Outcomes (POs) for all of its graduates based on the competencies required by the Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA)

Note:

1. These 11 POs are derived from the Seoul Accord
2. By comparing the 11 POs from the Seoul Accord with the Faculty Handbook’s 6 POs, the PO1 are the same across both the Seoul and Faculty Handbook.

PO1 Computing and Data Science Knowledge : Apply knowledge of computing fundamentals, mathematics, science, and domain knowledge appropriate for the data science specialisation to solve complex computing problems

PO2 Problem Analysis : Identify and analyse complex computing problems reaching substantiated conclusions using fundamental principles of mathematics, computing and data sciences, and relevant domain knowledge

PO3 Design/Development of solutions : Design solutions for complex computing and data science problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs

PO4 Research Investigation : Conduct investigations of complex computing and data science problems using research-based knowledge and methods including analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions

PO5 Modern tool usage : Create, select, or adapt and then apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern computing tools to complex computing and data science activities, with an understanding of the limitations

PO6 Computing Professionalism and Society : Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional practice and solutions to complex computing and data science problems

PO7 Ethics : Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of computing and data science practice

PO8 Communication : Communicate effectively with the computing and data science community about complex computing activities by being able to comprehend and write effective reports, design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and understand clear instructions

PO9 Individual and team work : Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings

PO10 Lifelong learning : Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent learning for continual development as a computing and data science professional.

PO11 Project management and finance : Demonstrate knowledge of project management, entrepreneurial principles and economic decision-making, and apply these to manage projects

COURSE REQUIREMENTS TO GRADUATE

Kindly ensure the following in order to meet your compulsory course requirements for course completion: 1. Complete the required units and credit points as per your course handbook (C2001) and course maps 2. Monash Malaysia General Studies 3. Industrial Training.

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

Click Industrial Training.

GENERAL STUDIES

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ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Kindly refer to this link:

https://www.monash.edu.my/student-services/international-students/attendance-requirement

OVERLOAD AND UNDERLOAD

Application to Overload

• It may be possible for you to enroll in more than the required number of units in a semester. The maximum credit points overload permitted per standard academic year (i.e. semesters one and two) is normally 12 points and no more than 6 points per semester
• You need to get approval from your course coordinator before enrolling in more units each semester
• The criteria for overloading are:

✓ Completed at least one year of university study (8 units)

✓ A minimum of 60% average in previous academic year.

Application to under load

Kindly refer to this link for further information.

INTERMISSION

Kindly refer to this link : https://www.monash.edu.my/student-services/student-admin/enrol-and-re-enrol/changing-your-enrolment/intermission

Kindly take note if you are an international student, you will also need to obtain approval for intermission from the International Student Pass office by submitting your request to ISP Helpdesk

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

Kindly refer to this link : https://www.monash.edu/exams/changes/special-consideration

STUDENT EXPERIENCES TO STUDY ABROAD

Intercampus exchange

• A change of study location, not a course
• Continue to receive credit for your overseas study towards your Monash degree - all your units will appear on your academic transcript as per usual
• Pay your normal fees to Monash Malaysia in Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

International/Inter-University exchange

• A change of study location, not a course
• You will receive an official transcript from your host university showing all the units you did and your marks. Your Monash transcript will only show Satisfied Faculty Requirements (SFR
• Pay your normal fees to Monash Malaysia in Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

For more information visit Monash Abroad website at https://www.monash.edu.my/study-abroad

EXAMINATION

Refer to this link

ACADEMIC PROGRESS

For further information regarding the Academic Progress, you can visit the below link: https://www.monash.edu/students/academic-progress

RESULTS

Refer to this link

Students can access and print their results in Web Enrolment System (WES) once the results are released.

Grading Systems :

Grade Point Average (GPA)

• GPA is the average results of all grades achieved in your course of study, weighted by the credit point value of each unit.
• https://www.monash.edu/exams/results/gpa

Weighted Average Marks (WAM)

• The WAM is based on marks. It provides an average of the percentage marks received for each unit of a course, with different weightings for different unit levels.
• https://www.monash.edu/exams/results/wam

GRADUATION

Further information pertaining to graduation, please refer to :

https://www.monash.edu.my/student-services/student-admin/graduations

COURSE DISCONTINUATION

If you are planning to discontinue your study, you may wish to discuss with staff of your school Education Management Office or your lecturers. You may wish to consider applying for intermission as an alternative. Should you decide to proceed with course discontinuation, you should be aware of the strict deadlines which apply with regards to discontinuing units and courses and the financial and academic penalties that will be applied.

You can discontinue your course by submitting a Course Discontinuation form

RE-ENROLMENT

All award students seeking to continue studies in the following academic year need to select units and formally enrol in them in order to be considered “re-enrolled’.From October to November every yearRe-enrolment can be done via the Web Enrolment System (WES)Students will receive bulk email from Student Services8 units to be enrolled = 1 academic year - 4 units for Sem 1 - 4 units for Sem 2Avoid financial penalty

• All award students seeking to continue studies in the following academic year need to select units and formally enrol in them in order to be considered “re-enrolled’.
• From October to November every year
• Re-enrolment can be done via the Web Enrolment System (WES)
• Students will receive bulk email from Student Services
• 8 units to be enrolled = 1 academic year
• Avoid financial penalty

STUDENT PORTAL

my.monash

Login to my.monash to access your email and key study resources, read student news and find out what’s happening on your campus.

Web Enrolment System (WES)

View and edit your enrolment details, exam schedules, academic records, apply to graduate and track your application

https://my.monash.edu.au/wes

Timetables

Allocate+ is the system where you enter and edit your timetable preferences.

Moodle

Access your unit materials, participate in discussions, submit assignments and check your grades.

http://moodle.vle.monash.edu/my/

IMPORTANT DATES

Principal Dates for Monash University Malaysia

http://www.monash.edu.my/student-services/student-admin/semester-principal-dates

Semester dates summary

https://www.monash.edu/students/dates/summary-dates

System access dates

http://www.monash.edu/students/dates/system-access-dates

Census dates and teaching periods

https://www.monash.edu/enrolments/dates/census

IMPORTANT MESSAGES

• Update your current address/contact number on WES.
• Check your student email regularly.

• It is the student's responsibility to make sure their correct mailing address is registered. Students may update their address/contact number on the Web Enrolment System (WES) online.

WHAT NEXT?

Now that you understand your course so it’s time to enrol.

Domestic and International Students to:

*Follow the ‘Let’s Begin’ guidelines

Thank you and see you!