Doctor of Philosophy (Information and Communication Technology)

Course Overview

Curriculum

Programme Delivery

Stage 1 : Proposal Development

Stage 2 : Data Collection

Stage 3 : Report Writing

Stage 4 : Thesis Examination / Viva
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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:

• Possess a recognised Master’s degree; OR
• Other recognised equivalent qualification; AND
• Candidates must complete at least one (1) initial degree (Master’s Degree or Bachelor Degree) in computing or related to computing.

Additional Requirements:

• A statement of research intent, describing what you have already done and what you hope to accomplish in your doctoral research
• A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.

Minimum English Language Requirements for International Students:

• Minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS; OR
• Other recognised equivalent qualification.
• Those who have their tertiary education in English will normally be exempted from the above requirement.

*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.