Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Information Technology (By Research)

Course Overview

The M.Sc. / Ph.D. in IT (By Research) programme is an exciting graduate programme that offers its students the prospects of working on cutting-edge research in a wide spectrum of technological areas. It encompasses the latest research findings, both applied and fundamental. We believe in nurturing and inspiring our graduate students to excel in research and prepare them to confidently approach their IT/research career.

Curriculum

Fields of Research

• Artificial Intelligence
• Bioinformatics & Medical Information Technology
• Blockchain/IoT
• Cryptography
• Computer Vision
• Data Communication and Networking
• Data Science/Data Analytics
• Human Computer Interaction/Interaction Design
• Image & Video Processing
• Information Systems Engineering
• Natural Language Processing
• Security Technology
• Speech & Signal Processing
• Software Engineering and Architecture Multimedia Systems

Entry Requirements

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in a Computer Science or Information Technology or a related field from MMU or institutions recognised by the Senate; OR
• A Master’s degree or equivalent in a non-related field from MMU or any institutions recognised by the Senate, and evidence of at least two (2) years relevant working or research experience; OR
• Other academic qualifications equivalent to the above that are accepted by the Senate.
• A Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 3.67 or equivalent, in a Computer Science or Information Technology or related field from MMU or institutions recognised by Senate can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment.
• English Entry Requirement:
  • Minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or its equivalent*
  • *The equivalency table is as below:

    English Competency	CEFR High B1	CEFR Low B2	CEFR Mid B2	CEFR High B2
    IELTS	5.0	5.5	6.0	6.5
    TOEFL iBT	42	46	60	79
    MUET	Band 3	Band 3	Band 4	Band 4
    Pearson Test of English	47	51	59	63
    Cambridge Qualifications and Test	154	160	169	176

  • In addition to the above, any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of the University.
  • The English language requirement is waived for the candidates who are natives of and/or have completed their Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees from countries that use English as the medium of instruction as well as the first language.