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Beyond AI: Why Statistics Gives You the Winning Edge

Dr Ghajendran Poovanandran, Programme Leader, BSc in Statistical Data Modelling, Sunway University

26-Mar-25 07:45

Beyond AI: Why Statistics Gives You the Winning Edge

A household name in higher education in Malaysia, Sunway University is at the

forefront of preparing students for leading roles in the data-driven industries. The university offers a three-year homegrown programme that delves into advanced data modelling techniques and statistical theory.

Dr. Ghajendran Poovanandran, Programme Leader of Sunway University's BSc in Statistical

Data Modelling, explains what sets the programme apart from traditional data science

degrees.


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Categories:  education

Tags:  Statistical Data Modelling,  ai,  mathematics, 


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