Master of Science (Information Technology) (By Research)

(A8127) (R2/481/7/0166) 03/22 (A8127)

Course Information

Mode: Blended
Duration: Full-Time: Min. 1 year, Max. 3 years / Part-Time: Min. 2 years, Max. 5 years
Intakes: Throughout the year
Campus: Cyberjaya, Malacca
Type: Flexible Full-time/Part-time Mode
Conducted in Malaysia: Yes
Level of Study: Masters Degree Level
Field of Study: Computing & IT
Faculty: Faculty of Information Science & Technology (FIST)
Awarding Country: Malaysia
Exam Body: Internal Postgraduate Degree, Malaysia
Fees: 3000/Year
Format: By Research

Course Overview

The faculty offers two accredited postgraduate programme by research, namely Master of Science (Information Technology) and Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology). The research programmes are designed for students who wish to pursue an academic or industrial career in IT. The programmes equip students with knowledge and skills to solve fundamental problems in ICT and to meet the needs and demands of the society.

Curriculum

Fields of Research

  • Security Technology
  • Cryptography
  • Cloud Computing and IoT
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Computer Vision
  • Wireless Communication and Networking
  • Information Systems and Data Analytics
  • Speech and Signal Processing
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Natural Language Processing

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 3.00 or equivalent, in a Computer Science or Information Technology or relevant field from MMU or institutions recognised by the Senate; OR
  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 3.00, in a Computer Science or Information Technology or relevant field from MMU or institutions recognised by Senate, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent not meeting CGPA of 2.50, in a Computer Science or Information Technology or relevant 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.
  • All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.

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