Master of Digital Intelligence

Mode of Study: Online | Awarding Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Programme Overview

The goal of this program is to produce ICT professionals who have advanced knowledge and skills in the field of Business Intelligence, data science and analytics. They will not only gain knowledge and skills in manipulating and analyzing data (especially Big Data), in fact, they will also equipped with knowledge and skill as analysts in Business Intelligence, which seeks to design and implement an analytical transformation into a leading organization in accordance with the current needs of the country.

This program is offered through the mode of Open Distance Learning where the teaching and learning is conducted 100% online. Student shall complete the program in minimum of 4 semester and maximum of 8 semester. Several subjects being delivered and assessed is implemented in each semester. Assessment is based on presentation, case study, test and project conducted throughout the semester and it is executed through the LMS platform of UTM.

Programme Structure

This programme consists of:

  • Core Courses (Compulsory)

    Candidates must take and pass all six of the following core disciplines:

    1. Data Governance

    2. Applied Statistics for Business Intelligence

    3. Business Intelligence

    4. Data Visualization and Interactive Design

    5. Data Mining for Analytical Business Solution

    6. Cloud Computing for Big Data

    Elective Courses (Choose 3)

    Candidates must select three (3) courses from the following options, subject to faculty availability and offerings each semester:

    • Strategic Business Management

    • Business Analytics

    • Advanced Artificial Intelligence

    • Social Network Analytics

    University Course

    1. Informatics in Society

    Master Project

    Both project components are required for graduation:

    1. Master Project I

    2. Master Project II

Programme Information

Awarding Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Teaching Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Programme Name Master of Science (Business Intelligence and Analytics)
Final Award Master of Science (Business Intelligence and Analytics)
Accreditation Body Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
Language of Instruction English
Mode of Study Online / Flexible Learning
Mode of Operation Self-Governing (UTM Online)
Study Scheme Full Time / Part Time
Study Duration Minimum: 1 year
Maximum: 4 years

Semester Structure

Type of Semester No. of Semesters (Full Time) No. of Semesters (Part Time) Weeks/Semester (Full Time) Weeks/Semester (Part Time)
Normal 8 8 14 14
Short 4 4 8 8

Programme Contact

Dr. Norshaliza binti Kamaruddin
Email: norshaliza.k@utm.my
Office: 019-381 7507