Research Methodology Course (course code UECP6013), to be taken before first assessment.
One University Elective Course (course code U*** ***3), to be taken before first assessment.
Research (course code PEC***00), to be taken every semester until the submission of a thesis.

PEO1:Mastery of knowledge and competency in advanced areas of Computing.
PEO2:Professionalism and high standards of ethical conducts within organization and
society.
PEO3:Responsive to changing situations by continuously acquiring new knowledge and
skills.

“PLO1:Synthesize, critique, apply, and extend in-depth relevant knowledge independently using innovative techniques, tools, and skills in the field of Computing as a basis for research to produce new ideas and solution.
PLO2:Create new concept/theories/solutions/practice through independent researchandoriginalitythatsatisfiesinternationalstandardswithinthefield of Computing using the latest techniques, tools, and skills.
PLO3:Integrate highly advanced and specialized research methodologies based on the
forefront knowledge and latest development in the field of Computing to solve complex
research problems with reasonable degree of originality.
PLO4:Demonstrate decent collaboration with peers, scholarly communities and society at large in the relevant field of expertise and research.
PLO5:Communicate effectively the knowledge, skills, ideas and research findings using appropriate methods to peers, scholarly communities, and societies through various
medium.
PLO6:Use, improve existing or develop new appropriate tools or methodologies using a broad range of digital technology, media and software to support and enhance research activities.
PLO7:Demonstrate skills in designing, critical evaluation, and analysing numerical and graphical data using quantitative or qualitative tools to support and enhance research
activities.
PLO8:Demonstrate leadership, professionalism and management skills, and take full responsibility for own work, and significantly for others in the research organization.
PLO9:
Demonstrate the ability to manage and enhance own self- and if necessary, can be accountable for overall management of one’s research organization and professional
development.
PLO10:Develop potential commercialisation research output.
PLO11:Demonstrate adherence to legal, professional and contribute to the development of ethical sound codes of practice. “

General University Requirements:
Must meet the minimum qualification requirements:
a) A Master’s Degree in the field or a related field recognized by the University Senate; or
b) Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree recognized by the Government of Malaysia;
c) Candidates without relevant qualifications in the field or relevant work experience must undergo a prerequisite course as determined by the Faculty/School.
If the candidate has completed a prerequisite course through:
i. Micro-credentials; or
ii. MOOCs; or
iii. Elective courses taken during Bachelor’s or Master’s studies, evidence of course results can be submitted to UTM for registration purposes.

English Language Requirements (for International Students):
International students applying for postgraduate programs at UTM must meet the following English language proficiency requirements:
a) IELTS Band 6.0 and above; or
b) TOEFL iBT score of 60 and above; or
c) Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) with a score of B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE), Linguaskill with a score of 169 and above; or
d) PTE Academic with a score of 59 and above; or
e) Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 4 and above; or
f) ELS Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) with Level 108 and above; or
g) Any examination aligned with The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) with a minimum score of B2.
Exemptions from the English language requirement may be granted to international students from countries where English is the official language of instruction or to those who have obtained academic qualifications from institutions in countries where English is the official language of instruction.
Students who do not meet the English language requirements may enroll in the Intensive English Programme (IEP) at the UTM Language Academy or CIEP at any ELS Language Centre for up to one year from the date of registration. After completing and passing the program, students must take an examination aligned with CEFR and achieve a minimum score of B2 to be eligible for admission to UTM.

For international students who do not meet the English language proficiency requirements, a conditional offer may be considered under the following conditions:
a) The student must enroll in an English preparation course designated by UTM.
b) The student must take an examination aligned with CEFR and achieve a minimum score of B2 after completing the course.

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