Master of Computer Science in Software Engineering via ODL (By Coursework)

Course Overview

Master of Computer Science in Software Engineering is a Master programme by coursework, offered by Faculty of Computing and Informatics. Although the name of the programme reflects its specialization in software engineering, Master of Computer Science in Software Engineering and Software Architecture is constantly reviewed to ensure that the programme is kept abreast with new technologies and the needs of the industry from time to time. For example, new electives such as Security in Computing, Data Mining and Analytics as well as High Performance Computing for Big Data were introduced in line with the advancement of CyberSecurity and Big Data. Candidates pursuing this programme have an advantage of getting exposure to other computer science fields apart from software engineering field.

Entry Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, in a Computing field from MMU or institutions recognised by the Senate; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, in a related field from MMU or institutions recognised by the Senate, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment process; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent not meeting CGPA of 2.50, in a related field from MMU or institutions recognised by the Senate, can be accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years working experience in the relevant field.
• 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.