The programme enables students to undertake specialised and applied in-depth research work in computer science, mobile computing, network security, software engineering, business analytics, multimedia and games development, and other relevant areas as well as emerging disciplines, which can contribute to the body of knowledge and the enhancement of technologies.
- Prepares students for academic careers in colleges/universities and high-level positions in public and private sectors; in addition to information technology consultancy/advisory work that helps build the country’s intellectual capital and wealth;
- Enables students to contribute to the growth of the national and global economy;
- Students play a part in achieving the national transformation agenda to develop and build a pool of distinguished experts focused on national and international research.
Programme Structure
Programme can be completed in 4 years (PT), 3 years (FT).
Structure
- Research Methodology
- Proposal Defense
- Research Thesis Supervision
- Students are required to produce a minimum 40,000 word thesis for fulfillment of the graduation requirement
- Must publish a minimum of one paper in an international journal
- Viva Voce in the final year
Research Areas
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Search Engine Optimization
- Artificial Intelligence
- Mobile Commerce
- Knowledge Management System
- Cloud Computing
- Business Analytics
- Network Security
Entry Requirements
Requirements depend on your entry level. Expand for more details.
- A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in Computing or related fields as accepted by the University Senate; OR
- A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-Computing fields with a minimum of FIVE (5) years of working experience in Computing or related fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the university; OR
- A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-Computing fields with less than FIVE (5) years of working experience in Computing or related fields must undergo a thorough rigorous assessment as determined by the university to identify the appropriate prerequisite courses that equivalent to their working experience in the Computing or related fields; OR
- Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia as equivalent to the above requirement.
- Meet any of one the following English language requirements:
- A Master’s Degree conducted in English*; OR
- IELTS score of 6.0; OR
- Equivalent score from any of the above obtained at undergraduate level at a recognised university*.
* A copy of the document from the university is required during submission as a part during submission as a proof of English proficiency
Note:Â International students are subject to meet entry requirements that reflect similar qualifications and experience as stated above.
To find country-specific entry requirements visit our international entry requirement page
Career Opportunities
Explore your career possibilities.
This programme prepares students for academic careers in colleges, universities and high-level positions in government, public and private sectors; in addition to consultancy work that involves information systems advisory areas that will build the country intellectual capital & wealth.
