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The MSU research programme leading up to the award of a PhD in information and communication technology (ICT) aims for successful completion of a course of supervised investigation with the outcome of an original/independent critical thinking contributing to new knowledge in ICT. The programme curriculum is designed to prepare you for high-end careers in the ICT industry. You will work under individual supervision to develop leading expertise in the area of your choice, and taught courses will support your learning to help you reach your maximum potential. With guidance of expert academics, you will undertake rigorous research-related activities such as presenting in conferences and publishing in journals, leading up to viva voce and writing up your thesis.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The MSU research programme leading up to the award of a PhD in information and communication technology (ICT) aims for successful completion of a course of supervised investigation with the outcome of an original/independent critical thinking contributing to new knowledge in ICT. The programme curriculum is designed to prepare you for high-end careers in the ICT industry. You will work under individual supervision to develop leading expertise in the area of your choice, and taught courses will support your learning to help you reach your maximum potential. With guidance of expert academics, you will undertake rigorous research-related activities such as presenting in conferences and publishing in journals, leading up to viva voce and writing up your thesis.
Admission Requirements
Doctoral Degree by Mixed Mode / Research /**Industrial Doctoral Degrees / Doctor of Philosophy by Retrospective or Prior Publications
i. A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Computing or related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
ii. A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Non-Computing fields with a minimum of FIVE (5) years of working experience in Computing or related fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP; OR
iii. A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Non-Computing fields with less than FIVE (5) years of working experience in Computing or
related fields must undergo a thorough rigorous assessment as determined by the HEP to identify the appropriate prerequisite courses that equivalent to their working experience in the Computing or related fields; OR
iv. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Computing or related fields recognised by the Government
of Malaysia as equivalent to the above requirement.
Notes:
*Applicable to all doctoral programmes, including doctoral degrees by retrospective or prior publication and TVET.
**Refer to Standard Master’s and Doctoral Degree.
ENGLISH COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT (INTERNATIONAL STUDENT)
Achieve a minimum of Band 4 in MUET or equivalent to CEFR (Mid B2). If a student does not meet this requirement, the HEP must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme.
2 Years
Sep
Domestic
6,724 USD
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Doctor of Philosophy (Information and Communication Technology)
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24 monthsProgramme duration
Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
Doctoral Degree by Mixed Mode / Research /**Industrial Doctoral Degrees / Doctor of Philosophy by Retrospective or Prior Publications
i. A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Computing or related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
ii. A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Non-Computing fields with a minimum of FIVE (5) years of working experience in Computing or related fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP; OR
iii. A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Non-Computing fields with less than FIVE (5) years of working experience in Computing or
related fields must undergo a thorough rigorous assessment as determined by the HEP to identify the appropriate prerequisite courses that equivalent to their working experience in the Computing or related fields; OR
iv. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Computing or related fields recognised by the Government
of Malaysia as equivalent to the above requirement.
Notes:
*Applicable to all doctoral programmes, including doctoral degrees by retrospective or prior publication and TVET.
**Refer to Standard Master’s and Doctoral Degree.
ENGLISH COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT (INTERNATIONAL STUDENT)
Achieve a minimum of Band 4 in MUET or equivalent to CEFR (Mid B2). If a student does not meet this requirement, the HEP must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme.
Domestic
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