Master of Philosophy Field of Research : Computer Science (MECS)
Programme Overview
Max: 4 Years
Fees
Programme Codes
The Master of Philosophy, Field: Computer Science (MECS) is offered on a full-time basis. The full-time programme is offered only at the UTM Main Campus in Johor Bahru. The duration of study for the full-time programme is subjected to the student’s entry qualifications and lasts between two (2) years to a maximum of four (4) years.
The programme is offered on full-time basis and is based on a 2-Semester per academic session. This is a full research programme. The candidate is supervised by a lecturer. The directed research work introduces candidates to the process by which new knowledge is developed and applied accordingly. Assessment is done by examining first assessment reports (research proposal), each semester’s progress reports, and thesis examination (vivavoce).
Master of Philosophy students are required to register and pass the following courses before
their first assessment (proposal defense)
i. One University Elective Course (course code U*** ***3).
ii. Research Methodology
iii. Advanced Computer Science
PEO1: Knowledgeable and competent in research on advanced areas of Computing.
PEO2: Practice professionalism and high standards of ethical conduct within organization and
society.
PEO3:Responsive to changing situations by continuously acquiring new knowledge and skills.
PLO1: Integrate and generate in-depth relevant knowledge independently using
innovative techniques, tools and skills for decision-making to manage and resolve
a complex problem in the field of Computing as a basis for research.
PLO2:Construct a critical and innovative solution for complex problems or issues in the
field of Computing through research using the latest techniques and skills.
PLO3:Devise standard research methodology that are based on the forefront knowledge
and latest development in the field of Computing to solve research problems with
reasonable degree of originality.
PLO4:Demonstrate effective collaboration with peers, scholarly communities and society
at large in the relevant field of expertise and research
PLO5:Communicate the knowledge, skills, ideas clearly using appropriate methods to
peers, experts, and non-experts through various medium.
PLO6:Use a broad range of suitable digital technologies, media, and software to design,
manage, analyse and report research studies.
PLO7:Demonstrate skills in designing, planning evaluation activities, and analysing
numerical and graphical data using quantitative or qualitative tools in solving
problems.
PLO8:Demonstrate leadership, autonomy and responsibility in conducting and managing
own research and resources.
PLO9:Demonstrate the ability to manage and enhance own self-advancement for
academic development, professional development and research skills using lifelong
learning strategies.
PLO10:Develop potential commercialisation research output.
PLO11:Demonstrate adherence to legal, ethical and professional codes of practice in the
field of Computing and research activities.
"General University Requirements:
Possess a minimum qualification of a Bachelor's Degree with a CPA of 3.00/4.00 in a related field or an equivalent qualification recognized by the university, in accordance with the basic admission requirements based on the 1998 Admission Requirements Evaluation Guidelines (Amendment 1/2013).
English Language Requirements: (All international students applying to UTM must have a valid two-
year old TOEFL or IELTS certificate. Students with a TOEFL score of 550 (or 79 IBT) or an IELTS Band 6.) Starting from Semester II/2010/2011, students who applied for
Master or PhD programme - Teaching English as a Second
Language, must have a valid two-year certificate of TOEFL with a score of 600 and above or IELTS Band 7 and above (or IBT/CBT equivalent).
1. Universities or research institutions as an assistant lecturer or Computer Science researcher 2. Government R&D Officer 3. R&D Scientist / Computer Science Analyst
Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA)
Programme Director
Email : fcmsccsr@utm.my
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