Master Of Science In Computer Science

The Master of Science in Computer Science programme is designed to equip graduates with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of computer science, along with effective communication, management, and leadership skills. It encourages independent analytical and critical evaluation through research using various techniques, tools, and approaches. The programme also emphasizes the ethical and professional communication of knowledge, ideas, critiques, and conclusions. It allows students to build on their existing computer science expertise while acquiring new methods and skills to advance in the field.

Programme Objectives:

• Human capitals who are competent in developing and producing relevant knowledge through research that transforms synthesised knowledge in the field of Computer Science and Technology.
• Graduates who are capable of evaluating professional knowledge, creating, innovating and executing independent research professionally, ethically, having the ability to lead/supervise research projects in partnership with industry and become role models in appropriate contexts.
• Graduates who participate in scholarly discourses and contribute to the understanding of current issues and advancement in the Computer Sciences, through the dissemination of research findings at conferences and publications in the academic and non-academic world.

• A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate OR
• A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment OR
• A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to a minimum of FIVE (5) years of working experience in the related fields and rigorous internal assessment; OR
• Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia must undergo appropriate bridging courses as determined by the HEP;
• Candidates without a qualification in the Computing or related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate bridging courses as determined by the HEP and meet a minimum CGPA of 2.50 with a minimum of FIVE (5) years of working experience in the related fields and rigorous internal assessment.

English Language Requirements

Local and International Students

• IELTS: Band 6.0

International applicants who do not meet the English Language requirements will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.

Year 1 - Semester 1

• Research Techniques in Computer Science

Semesters 2 - 5

• MSc Thesis

Year 2 - Semester 6

• MSc Thesis Dissertation