DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

Overview

This programme aims to prepare students at the postgraduate level with computer science knowledge and computing principles to analyse and solve real-world computing problems. These knowledge and principles are built on combinations of data analysis and computing in sustainability with lifelong learning. Essentially, in this programme, students will be expected to come up with solutions using computer science and technology for effective decision making, forecasting, investing and budget planning. One of the objectives is to produce leaders with advanced soft skills to do research in groups and provide solutions scientifically and solve problems critically.

Duration of Study

3 Years

Course Mode

Full-time

Course Location

Kuala Lumpur

Intakes

January, May and September

About the program

– Human capitals with recent knowledge and skills to provide solutions using computer science and technology for effective decision making, forecasting, investing and budget planning.

-Competent human capitals with skills in application programming interfaces (APIs) and frameworks know-how for data acquisition, visualisation, and analysis in providing innovative and practical data analytics services.

-Leaders with advanced soft-skills who are able to do research in groups and provide solutions scientifically and solve problems critically.

Career Prospect

Computer Scientist
Data Scientist
Finance Analyst
IT Specialist

Subjects Offered

SEMESTER 1

Research Methods in Computer Science

SEMESTER 2-8

PhD Thesis

SEMESTER 9

Submission and Viva

Entry Requirement

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

A Master’s Degree or equivalent AND candidates must have completed at least ONE (1) of their earlier Degrees (Master’s or Bachelor’s) in Computing or related to computing.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

As the programme’s medium of instruction is English, students must possess one of the following qualifications:

TOEFL: a minimum score of 410 (writing-based) or a minimum score of 79 with no less than 17 in each four components (computer-based)
IELTS: a minimum score of 5.0
An undergraduate degree with English as its medium of instruction

Note: Candidates who fail to fulfil the above criteria may be required to take an English Proficiency Course at the University.

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