Why study Master in Computer Science at UOW Malaysia?
This program in Penang, Batu Kawan campus provides you opportunity to enhance your existing knowledge of computer programming and mathematical frameworks through independent research.
You will develop your research skills through two taught modules, i.e. Research Methodology and Algorithm Design & Analysis.
This flexible program provides you the chance to work closely with your supervisors, academic experts, industrial practitioners, and government agencies locally and internationally in the following areas:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Visualisation
- Big Data
- Machine Learning
- Image Processing
- IOT / Industry 4.0
- Deep Learning
The hard and soft skills you learn in this program will arm you with a competitive advantage among your peers and give you ample career advancement opportunities in this field.
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Program information
Highlights
GLOBAL SUPERVISION TEAM
You will not only be supervised by active and experienced supervisors in UOW Malaysia but also gain access to and guidance from potential co-supervision by researchers from our UK partner university. Interaction with supervisors from different disciplines will enhance your learning opportunities, and allow you to progress in diverse and interdisciplinary research.
EXCELLENCE RESEARCH CULTURE
We are committed to providing extensive training and support to all postgraduate students. You will learn Research Methodology and Algorithm Design & Analysis as core modules. Students will also receive training sessions including inventive problem solving approach, project management, scholarship and research funding application, English writing skills, communication skills, and information research and retrieval techniques. Series of research seminars, workshops and talks will be available to enhance and stimulate research culture in UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College.
WORLD CLASS EDUCATION
Join a global education program with UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College. As one of the top institutions of higher education in the country, we are proud to offer you an opportunity to join us. Our Master in computer science course in Penang, Malaysia is recognized to be one of the best in-field. Our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced lecturers mean that you will be able to equip yourselves with the latest skillset and knowledge in the IT field. Enhance yourselves with our global affiliations which allow you to progress in interdisciplinary research.
Program structure
RESEARCH PROPOSAL
- Students will systematically structure and develop their research by developing a research proposal, which would guide the student through the entire research process.
- To enhance the rigor of the research proposal, the students will also need to complete a semester of Research Methods and one other subject (Qualitative\ Quantitative methods) in addition to participating in periodic research seminars and workshops.
RESEARCH
- Upon the approval of the research proposal, students will be guided by their supervisors to begin their research, and will work independently on their research projects.
DISSERTATION
- Upon the completion of their research, students will document the research project and process in a dissertation. Typically, dissertations for a Master by research is not more than 60,000 words.
VIVA VOLCE
- Upon the completion of the research and dissertation, students will undergo an oral examination, chaired by experts in the field.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Big Data
- Machine Learning/Deep Learning
- Data Visualization
- Image Processing
- Industry 4.0
Study route
Entry requirements
Bachelor Degree :
Min. CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent; or
CGPA 2.50 to 2.74 or equivalent, subject to institution approval; or
CGPA of 2.00 to 2.49 or equivalent, with a min. of 5 years working experience in the relevant field, subject to institutional approval
Local Student :
Band 5 in MUET
International Student :
Band 6.0 in IELTS; or a min score of 60 (IBT) or 488 (PBT) in TOEFL; or Cambridge English (169); or PTE Academic (59)
If English language requirements are not fulfilled, additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW Malaysia.
