This module aims to equip students with a comprehensive foundation of data mining processes and algorithms, with hands-on experience to build descriptive and predictive models with an emphasis on the business application. Using supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques, students will learn how to resolve business problems by going through the entire cycle of business understanding, data preparation and data modelling.
Predictive Analytics with Machine Learning is a module selected from the Specialist Diploma in Business Analytics.It enables participants to acquire new skills or deepen relevant skills without the need to pursue a full specialist diploma. As this is a stackable course, participants may choose to complete the remaining modules within the validity period, of 2 years, to be awarded the full Specialist Diploma qualification
Applicants should possess a relevant (Business, Engineering, or Technology) local polytechnic Diploma, ITE Technical Diploma / Technical Engineer Diploma / Work-Study Technical Diploma or Degree.
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least five years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted will have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.
Conditional Offer
Graduating students (in final semester) from a local polytechnic or Institute of Technical Education (ITE) may apply for the programme.
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