Master in Information Technology Entrepreneurship
Programme Overview
Max: 4 Years
Fees
Programme Codes
"The Malaysian Government has launched the Malaysia Digital Economy Action Framework (MyDigital) and is expected to create 500,000 job opportunities in the field of information technology that need to be filled by local IT experts. This program aligns with the current needs of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) and 21st-century learning using a transdisciplinary approach. The program, designed in a transdisciplinary manner, has the potential to attract a larger number of student admissions from various fields, targeting candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in any field from any recognized Higher Education Institution by the Senate of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. The program also incorporates future skills development, including aspects of business (including business law and intellectual property) and exposure to and use of the latest technology, supported by industry panels and other stakeholders. Furthermore, the program has produced knowledgeable entrepreneurs providing technology-based solutions and digital business. It is expected to meet current market needs, remain relevant, and attract the interest of many prospective students. Graduates of this program are capable of running IT-based businesses and indirectly creating job opportunities for the public.
Meanwhile, the offering of the Bachelor’s-Master’s Integration Program (PRISMS) to students can encourage postgraduate student enrollment in this program. The program also accepts student applicants through APEL A and APEL C, considering work experience and credit transfer. The Teaching and Learning Methodology (PdP) for courses in this program is student-centered, employing active learning. In addition to face-to-face learning, the program will also use blended learning methods assisted by digital applications, such as online meeting applications like WEBEX and UTM e-Learning, for synchronous or asynchronous online learning implementation. A transformative 21st-century delivery-based PdP is also applied in this program. The methods used are based on the New Academia Learning Innovation (NALI), such as:
i. Problem-Based Learning
ii. Case Studies
iii. Collaborative Assignments
In addition to traditional assessments, courses in this program will also use alternative assessments. Alternative assessment is a method that measures the level of student mastery compared to the level of student knowledge through Project-Based Assessment and Case Study-Based Assessment methods. It refers to the understanding of students in completing an assignment by utilizing existing knowledge."
Core Courses
Elective Courses
"1)Competent in developing businesses through IT platforms.
2)Proficient in demonstrating entrepreneurial and communication skills to various stakeholders, thereby initiating and leading entrepreneurial ventures to achieve sustainable and innovative business goals.
3)Committed to practicing professional ethics and demonstrating the qualities of a digital entrepreneur through lifelong learning, establishing continuous collaboration with various stakeholders."
UTM Master’s Degree Entry Requirements (Local & International)
To be eligible for a Master’s by Coursework program at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), applicants—both local and international—must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with good honours from UTM or any recognized institution, or an equivalent qualification accepted by the UTM Senate. Relevant working experience may be considered for certain cases.
Academic Requirements
Applicants must have at least one of the following academic standings:
A CPA of 2.50 and above on a 4.00 scale; or
A CPA of 3.13 and above on a 5.00 scale; or
A CPA of 12.5 and above on a 20 scale; or
A percentage score of 62.5% and above; or
A score of 625 and above on a 1000-point scale.
Applicants who do not meet these minimum requirements, but possess a lower second-class degree (e.g. third class or general pass), must have at least five (5) years of relevant work experience in the intended field of study. This applies to both local and international candidates.
Admission through APEL (For malaysian candidates only)
Malaysian citizens with an APEL.A T7 certificate can be considered for admission (subject to faculty approval).
Visit https://apel.utm.my/ for more information about APEL certificate.
English Language Requirements (International Applicants Only)
If your previous degree was not conducted in English, you’ll need to meet UTM’s English proficiency standards. Accepted minimum scores include:
MUET Band 4.0
IELTS Band 6.0
TOEFL iBT score of 60
Pearson (PTE Academic) score of 59
Cambridge English score of 169 (B2 level)
Or completion of ELS Level 109 (CIEP)
If your score is lower, you’ll need to attend either UTM's Intensive English Programme (IEP) or ELS CIEP and complete up to Level 109.
Visit https://admission.utm.my/english-language-requirements-3/ for more information about English requirements.
Who’s Exempted?
You’re exempted from English tests if:
You finished high school or graduated from English-speaking countries (like the US, UK, Australia, Singapore, India, Nigeria, etc.).
You’re an undergraduate with international school, A-Levels, or IB qualifications.
You’re a postgraduate from Brunei, Indonesia, or other Malay-speaking countries and your thesis will be written in Malay (with approval).
For Islamic Civilization postgrads, thesis in Arabic is also allowed (with approval).
Linguaskill is a 100% online and computer-based test, which enables test takers to be remotely proctored and have their English competency levels tested wherever they are. However, we would like to inform you that UTM will only accept the Linguaskill Online language proficiency test results if the candidate registers for the test with a Malaysian test center specifically under SASBADI (Institution: MY959) which is the exclusive and authorized Linguaskill Agent by Cambridge Assessment English in Malaysia. The decision to use a VPN to register for the Linguaskill test with a Malaysian test centeris up to the individual student.
Candidates may click the link below to register for the Cambridge Linguaskill test: https://e4c.sasbadi.com/linguaskill/register/ra-utm1-c1
Health Requirements (International Students)
All international students must undergo a mandatory health screening upon arriving in Malaysia. You must be free from any infectious or contagious diseases, and if you're from a yellow fever endemic country, you must provide a valid immunization certificate. Without it, you may be subject to quarantine for up to 6 days. UTM reserves the right to withdraw admission offers or terminate enrollment if a student is found to have serious health issues that may affect their academic progress.
IT technopreneurs
Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)
Programme Director
Email: othmanibrahim@utm.my
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