Statistics and data science in Malaysia: Sunway's three-year BSc in Statistical Data Modelling
This is a maths-and-data degree rather than a computing one. Below: Sunway's published yearly fee in rupees, the entry routes, the English score, the modules, the two specialisation tracks and the three intakes. We work with 34 partner universities, and our Calicut team guides students into Malaysia every intake.
The degree at a glance
Malaysia statistics at Sunway: what this degree is
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Statistical Data Modelling is taught by the School of Mathematical Sciences at Sunway University, Bandar Sunway. Sunway lists the programme code as R/0542/6/0007 (10/28) with MQA/FA9749, and says it was previously known as Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Industrial Statistics.
Sunway describes a home-grown three-year degree that uses mathematics, statistics and AI tools to analyse complex data. It lists two specialisation tracks, AI-Driven Data Science and Econometrics, and says the programme embeds the SAS Certified Data Scientist syllabus and prepares students to sit those exams.
Our MQR check. The Malaysian Qualifications Register lists MQA/FA9749 for Sunway University. We confirm the current accreditation status with Sunway before you apply.
What you actually study
The Malaysia statistics curriculum, as Sunway lists it
Sunway lists the modules in sequence. International students also take university subjects, including Malay Language for Communication 2.
Year 1: foundations
- Advanced Calculus
- AI Foundation and Applications
- Calculus
- Data Modelling Essentials
- Introduction to Operations Research
- Introduction to Probability
- Linear Algebra & Applications
- Principles of Business Finance
- Principles of Economics
- Programming Principles
Middle modules
- AI-Driven Forecasting and Modelling
- Computer-Intensive Statistical Methods
- Design of Experiments
- Introductory Econometrics
- Mathematical Statistics I
- Quality Control and Survey Sampling
- Statistical Data Technologies and Fluency
- Applied Econometrics
- Machine Learning Techniques for Data Mining
- Multivariate Analysis
- Time Series & Forecasting
Final modules and track options
- Advanced Data Analytics
- Analytics Engineering
- Applied Nonparametric Statistics
- Applied Time Series Econometrics
- Research Project
- Risk Theory
- Stochastic Processes
- Simulation and Credibility Theory
- Survival Models
University subjects (international)
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
- Malay Language for Communication 2
Source: Sunway University programme structure. Sunway does not label every module by year or track on the page, so the grouping above is our reading and we confirm which modules fall in which year and track with Sunway. Two free electives and Essentials of Employability are also listed.
Published fees, converted
Malaysia fees for this Sunway degree, in dollars and rupees
Sunway publishes an estimated annual course fee for 2026. For international students it is quoted in US dollars and paid in the ringgit equivalent. The Malaysian student fee is shown for comparison.
Estimated annual course fee, international students (2026)
≈ Rs8.75 lakh per year
Published by Sunway for international students. Sunway says international students pay in the RM equivalent and the USD figure is indicative. Rupee figure is our conversion at USD 1 = Rs93.933 (9 November 2026 close).Malaysian students, same degree, annual (2026)
≈ Rs8.87 lakh
Shown for comparison, as Sunway publishes it.Admission from India
Malaysia entry route for this Sunway statistics degree
Sunway publishes entry scores by qualification and does not publish an Indian Class 12 percentage for this degree. It says other equivalent qualifications are considered case by case, so your Class 12 route is confirmed with Sunway.
Published routes
Source: Sunway course page entry requirements, checked 11 November 2026. A-Level points: A=10, B=8, C=6, D=4, E=2. IB excludes bonus points. UEC means all grade Bs.
Foundation and other routes
Sunway also lists Australian Matriculation ATAR 60 and Canadian Matriculation 60%. The Mathematics requirement is credit in Mathematics at SPM or equivalent.
What this means for Class 12. Because the degree lists a Mathematics requirement, your Class 12 Mathematics result matters. We send your marks to Sunway and get the route confirmed in writing before you apply.
English evidence
Malaysia English requirement for Sunway statistics
Sunway lists IELTS or equivalent 6.0, MUET Band 4, SPM English B+, UEC English B6, O-Level English (1119) credit, or Sunway Intensive English Programme Level 4 with at least 65%. It also accepts a satisfactory English grade in pre-university programmes taught in English.
Source: Sunway course page, English Language Requirements, checked 11 November 2026.When you can start
Malaysia intakes for this degree: January, April and September
Sunway lists three intakes a year. Which one is realistic depends on when your results, English evidence and student pass process complete, and we plan that with you.
The degree runs three years full-time, and Sunway lists a Research Project among the final modules.
After the degree
Malaysia statistics careers Sunway lists
Sunway lists career paths including data scientist, biostatistician, quantitative analyst, operations research analyst, healthcare statistician, SAS programmer, statistical quality control engineer and sports performance analyst.
Tell us which direction interests you, such as data science, econometrics or risk, and we will match it to the module list.
Questions families ask us
Malaysia statistics at Sunway: FAQ
What are the two tracks?
Sunway lists AI-Driven Data Science and Econometrics as specialisation tracks. We confirm with Sunway when you choose one.
Is the fee in dollars or ringgit?
Sunway publishes USD 9,314 as the estimated annual course fee for international students and says it is paid in the RM equivalent, so the final ringgit amount depends on the exchange rate.
Does the degree include SAS exams?
Sunway says it embeds the SAS Certified Data Scientist syllabus and prepares students to sit the exams. We confirm whether exam fees are extra.
Do I need Mathematics?
Sunway lists credit in Mathematics at SPM or equivalent. We check your Class 12 Mathematics marks against this.
Evidence
Sources for this Malaysia course page
- Sunway University: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Statistical Data Modelling - code, intakes, duration, annual fee, modules, careers, entry requirements, English. Checked 11 November 2026.
- Malaysian Qualifications Register, Sunway University listing - MQA/FA9749. Checked 11 November 2026.
- Photograph: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). USD to rupee at USD 1 = Rs93.933 (9 November 2026, za.investing.com); RM to rupee at RM1 = Rs23.4525 (29 October 2026, za.investing.com).
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