PhD (ICT)
The programme is specially designed to facilitate those who want to do research in the chosen ICT fields under the supervision of experts from around the world.
The programme is grounded in applied research methods and experiential learning and aims at giving the students IT competence on the highest level within one of the main areas in ICT.
With extensive research supervision and training, students will gain strong research foundation as well as the ability to perform independent research.
What Our Student Says?
“I graduated from AeU’s Master of Information & Communication Technology Management (MICTM) programme in 2014 and is currently pursuing my PhD (ICT) programme at the same university to further improve my knowledge and skills to enhance my academic career. The PhD offers a systematic comprehension and in-depth understanding of the discipline and mastery of skills and research methods related to the field of ICT. I hope to broaden my boundary of knowledge through an in-depth thesis that will provide me with skills in problem solving, systematic analysis, communication and collaboration.”
Overview
Programme Highlights
- Internationally benched marked, approved by the Ministry of Education and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.
- Supported with research workshops, research colloquia and research clinics.
- Access to the physical and digital library comprising of around 190,000 e-books, 95,000 e-journals, and 2.4 million e-theses titles accessible anywhere anytime..
- No proposal is needed at the point of entry. Only brief research intent.
- Viva Voce for international students can be done on-campus or off-campus via video conferencing.
- Transfer of candidature is possible, if compliant-requirements are fulfilled.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a systematic comprehension and in-depth understanding of the discipline and mastery of skills and research methods related to the field of ICT;
- Contribute to original research that broadens the boundary of knowledge through an in-depth thesis that will provide them with skills in problem solving, systematic analysis, communication and collaboration;
- Promote the technological, social and cultural progress in a knowledge-based society in both academic and professional contexts; and
- Demonstrate behaviour that is consistent with codes of professional ethics, legal requirements and responsibility.
Programme Structure
Programme Delivery
Stage 1 : Proposal Development
Stage 2 : Data Collection
Stage 3 : Report Writing
Stage 4 : Thesis Examination / Viva
Voce
Research Fields
Computer Science
- Programming
- System Analysis
- System Design
- Informatics
- Network Administration
- Operating Systems
- Programming Languages (Visual Basic, C++, etc)
- Software Localisation
- Software Testing
Computer Use
- Computer Use
- Internet Use Programmes
- Calculating (Spreadsheets)
- Data Processing
- Desktop Publishing
- Word Processing
Audit Subjects
- Research Methodology
- Quantitative Data Analysis
- Qualitative Data Analysis
Entry Requirements
For Malaysian and International Students:
- A Bachelor’s degree with the following conditions:
- a Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with first-class or CGPA of 3.67
- Higher or its equivalent from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme; undergo internal assessment; and any other requirements of the University.
- Bachelor’s degree candidates who are registered for master’s degree programmes may apply to convert to the doctoral degree programmes subjected to the following conditions:
- Within 1 year for full-time and within 2 years for part-time candidates;
- Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at doctoral level through rigorous internal evaluation by the University; and approval of the Senate of the University
ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
- All International students who intend to pursue a programme at Diploma, Bachelor, Master’s or Doctorate level are required to fulfil the academic entry requirements for the programme concerned as well as the English Language Competency Requirement as follows:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper Based Test (TOEFL PBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet Based Test (TOEFL IBT),
- Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)],
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE), or
- Pearson Test of English (PTE), or
- Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
- These students who meet the academic entry requirements will be provided with conditional offers initially to enable them to attend the English Language Preparatory Course for a period not exceeding 12 months.
- Notwithstanding the above, any international student from countries using English as an official medium of instruction or from an academic institution using English as a medium of instruction, shall normally be exempted from the above requirement.
- Any international student from countries using English as an official medium of instruction or from an academic institution using English as a medium of instruction, shall normally be exempted from the above requirement. e.g.
- A Level, O level or tertiary education taken with English as the medium of instruction.
- Diploma / Bachelor / Master taken with English as the medium of instruction
*Any of the above conditions would require student’s research proposal to be approved.
*The above entry requirement serve as a guideline. Applicants are responsible to verify the requirements by contacting the University’s Admission Unit.
Financial Aid
For Malaysian and International students:*
- 10% discount on tuition fee available through student loyalty scheme
For Malaysian students only:*
- 50% discount on tuition fee for senior citizens who are 60 years of age & above
- 75% discount on tuition fee for the disabled
- EPF withdrawal assistance
*Terms and conditions apply
For more details on the discounts and financial incentives, click HERE.
