36 monthsProgramme duration
15,119 USDTuition Fee/year
Jan, May, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The programme enables students to undertake specialised and applied in-depth research work in computer science, 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 overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The programme enables students to undertake specialised and applied in-depth research work in computer science, 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.
Brochures
Admission Requirements
6+
- 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.
- 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*.
Note: 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
3 Years
Jan
May
Tuition fees
Domestic
15,119 USD
International
15,119 USD
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