Why Our APU PhD By Research Programme?

• You will be assigned to a group of highly qualified supervisors.
• Wide range of latest research areas in the fields of computing and business administration areas.
• We have our regular research workshops, colloquium and seminars facilitated by local and international academicians and professionals.
• Our Student Support Centre is comprehensive - reach our Counsellors, Deans, Lecturers and other supporting staff at anytime.
• Resourceful online databases.

Subject to the expertise within the School of Computing, Engineering and Technology, the areas of research include, but are not limited to the following:

• Database Development
• Artificial Intelligence
• Green Computing
• Computing & Society
• Medical Image Processing
• Neutral Networks
• Data Compression
• User Interfaces
• Content-based Retrieval
• Malware Analysis and Detection
• Data Security
• Computer Forensics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Image Processing
• Machine Learning
• Data Mining
• Fuzzy Logic
• Neural Networks
• Robotics
• Healthcare Systems
• Technological Innovation and Change
• Information System Adoptions
• Socio-Technical Implications of Advanced ICT Utilisation within the Area of Social Network Technologies
• Image Processing
• Graph Theory
• Computational Analysis
• Big Data
• Cloud Computing
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Natural Language Processing

OPEN & DISTANCE LEARNING (ODL)

• The ODL (Open & Distance Learning) PhD programmes are designed to address the theoretical and practical knowledge skill and artefacts used in the development of relevant research skills.
• ODL allows students to learn anytime, anywhere at their own pace - this power of freedom has ignited more interest & excitement in learning.
• Students will reinforce their independent learning skills, as well as demonstrate their ability to produce a professional document.
• The supervision and monitoring will be conducted via Microsoft Teams and Moodle.
• There is an option to undertake additional research workshops organized jointly by Graduate School of Technology and Graduate School of Business • Students must participate in online research seminars/colloquiums/conferences. • For PhD in Computing/ Technology, students are required to publish 1 journal article (indexed) as a requirement for the PhD award.
• Assessment of the fundamental knowledge is carried out through assessment of the students’ performance based on oral and written assessment (viva voce and dissertation).
• Distance Learning PhD students in APU have to undertake TWO (2) components:
  • Research Methods Module
  • Dissertation

Minimum Entry Requirement:

• A Masters degree in a related field accepted by the APU Senate

• Other qualifications equivalent to a Masters degree that are accepted by the APU Senate

• Minimum English language requirements of IELTS 6.5.Minimum Entry Requirement:

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

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