Master of Computer Science

(MECS)

PROGRAMME SPECIFICATIONS

The Master of Science, Field: Computer Science 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 to a maximum of four (4) years.
 
The programme is offered on full-time and is based on a 2-Semester per academic session. This is a mixed-mode master programme. Academic load for each semester depends on total number of credits. Students can take a minimum of one course (equivalent to 3-4 credits) up to a maximum of twenty (20 credits) for full-time. Students are required to finish all course works before starting dissertation. Students with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 can register one (1) elective course together with dissertation. Students who register courses with UM status can also register dissertations. Assessment method for academic achievement is the combination of two (2) parts, that is based on GPA/CGPA and research progress report. The research progress report needs to be submitted by week 12 of the semester through GSMS. Dissertation evaluation is graded based on three categories i.e. satisfactory (MM), Unsatisfactory (TM) and Fail (GG).

Further Information

ASSOC. PROF. TS. DR.  NOR ERNE NAZIRA BINTI BAZIN
Postgraduate Academic Manager
Faculty of Computing
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Email : pgam@utm.my
 
OR
 
Program Coordinator
Dr. ZURIAHATI BINTI MOHD YUNOS
Email : fcmcs@utm.my

Programme Courses

Master of Computer Science (MECS)

[ Versi Bahasa Malaysia ]

KURSUS UNIVERSITI (Pilih Satu):

  • Pengurusan Projek Teknologi Maklumat
  • Pengenalan kepada Teknokeusahawanan

KURSUS PRASYARAT
(Wajib bagi Pelajar Bukan Latar Belakang Sains Komputer)

  • Teori Sains Komputer
  • Struktur Data dan Algoritma
  • Kecerdasan Buatan

KURSUS TERAS

  • Lanjutan Teori Sains Komputer
  • Lanjutan Struktur Data dan Algoritma
  • Lanjutan Kecerdasan Buatan Metodologi
  • Penyelidikan dalam Sains Komputer

KURSUS ELEKTIF (Pilih Dua Sahaja)

  • Lanjutan Analitik untuk Sains Data
  • Perlombongan Data Berskala Besar dan Penstriman Data
  • Pengurusan Data Raya
  • Tadbir Urus Keselamatan Maklumat dan Pengurusan Risiko
  • Lanjutan Sistem Komputer dan Seni Bina
  • Lanjutan Rangkaian Komputer dan Pengkomputeran Awan
  • Perisikan Ancaman Siber
  • Kejuruteraan Kriptografi
  • Lanjutan Interaksi Manusia Komputer
  • Realiti Maya dan Realiti Terimbuh

DISERTASI

    • Disertasi II
    • Disertasi III

[ English Version ]

UNIVERSITY COMMON COURSE (Choose one):

  • IT Project Management
  • Introduction to Technopreneurship

PRE-REQUISITE COURSE (Compulsory for Non Computer Science Background)

  • Theory of Computer Science
  • Data Structure and Algorithm
  • Artificial Intelligences

CORE COURSE

  • Advanced Theory of Computer Science
  • Advanced Data Structure and Algorithm
  • Advanced Artificial Intelligence
  • Research Methodology in Computer Science

ELECTIVE COURSE (Choose two only)

  • Advanced Analytics for Data Science
  • Massive Data Mining and Streaming
  • Big Data Management
  • Information Security Governance and Risk Management
  • Advanced Computer System & Architecture
  • Advanced Computer Network and Cloud Computing
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • Cryptographic Engineering
  • Blockchain Technology
  • Advanced Human Computer Interaction
  • Virtual and Augmented Reality

DISSERTATION

  • Dissertation II
  • Dissertation III

How to apply?

CALON | CANDIDATES
Master of Computer Science (MECS)

[ Versi Bahasa Malaysia ]

Syarat Am Universiti:

Syarat-syarat asas kemasukan adalah merujuk kepada Garis Panduan Penilaian Syarat Kemasukan 1998 (Pindaan 1/2013).

Syarat Khusus Sekolah/Fakulti:

Pemohon mesti memenuhi salah satu daripada syarat berikut:

1. Calon mempunyai Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains Komputer atau yang setara (seperti Teknologi/Sistem Maklumat, Kejuruteraan Komputer, Kejuruteraan Elektrik/Elektronik dan lain lain yang bersesuaian) dari universiti yang diiktiraf oleh MQA dengan memenuhi syarat berikut:-

  • Memiliki Sekurang-kurangnya PNGK=2.50;
  • Calon yang memiliki PNGK antara 2.50 hingga 2.75 adalah tertakluk kepada penilaian rapi di peringkat Fakulti;
  • Jika PNGK dibawah 2.50 mesti mempunyai sekurang-kurangnya lima (5) tahun pengalaman bekerja dalam bidang berkaitan Sains Komputer

ATAU

2. Calon mempunyai Diploma Sains Komputer atau yang setara dari universiti yang diiktiraf oleh Malaysia mesti :

  • Mempunyai sekurang-kurangnya lima (5) tahun pengalaman bekerja dalam bidang berkaitan Sains Komputer.
  • Lulus penilaian APEL T-7.

Syarat Khusus Program:

Calon yang tidak pernah mengambil atau mendapat gred kurang dari B- dalam ketiga-tiga kursus dibawah semasa di peringkat prasiswazah dan calon berkelayakan diploma sahaja perlu mendaftar dan lulus ketiga-tiga kursus tersebut semasa semester pertama pengajian (di samping kursus-kursus teras yang lain):-

  • Teori Sains Komputer
  • Kepintaran Buatan
  • Struktur Data

Syarat Bahasa Inggeris:

1. Calon mestilah mempunyai kelayakan bahasa Inggeris sekurang-kurangnya skala B2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Rujuk syarat kelayakan Bahasa Inggeris di lama web. 
https://admission.utm.my/english-language-requirements-3/

2. Calon yang tidak memenuhi kelayakan bahasa Inggeris seperti di atas, perlu ,engikuti dan lulus kursus Bahasa Inggeris yang disediakan oleh Akademi Bahasa UTM atau Pusat Bahasa ELS sebelum pendaftaran program.

[ English Version ]

General University Requirements:

The general admission requirements are based on the Admission Requirements Evaluation Guidelines 1998 (Amendment 1/2013).

Faculty Specific Requirements:

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

1. Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or an equivalent qualification (such as Information Technology/Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or other related fields) from a university recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), and fulfil the following conditions:

  • A minimum CGPA of 2.50;
  • Applicants with a CGPA between 2.50 and 2.75 are subject to a detailed evaluation by the Faculty;
  • Applicants with a CGPA below 2.50 must have at least five (5) years of working experience in a field related to Computer Science.

OR

2. Applicants who possess a Diploma in Computer Science or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution in Malaysia must:

  • Have at least five (5) years of working experience in a Computer Science-related field; and
  • Pass the APEL T-7 assessment

Programme-Specific Requirements:

Applicants who have not taken, or who obtained a grade lower than B-, in any of the following courses during their undergraduate studies, as well as diploma-qualified applicants, are required to register for and pass these courses during their first semester of study, in addition to the core programme courses::-

  • Theory of Computer Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Structures

English Language Requirements :

1. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to at least CEFR Level B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Details can be found at the UTM admission website.
https://admission.utm.my/english-language-requirements-3/

2. Applicants who do not meet the above English language requirement must attend and pass the English language courses offered by the UTM Language Academy or ELS Language Centre before registering for the programme.

COURSE MENU 1

YEAR 1: SEMESTER 1
Code
Courses
MECS1023Advanced Data Structure and Algorithm
MECS1033Advanced Artificial Intelligence
MECS1043Research Methodology in Computer Science (Dissertation I)
Mxxx xxx3Elective I
Uxxx xxx3University Common Elective
ULRS1012Value and Identity
YEAR 1: SEMESTER 2
Code
Courses
MECS1013Advanced Theory of Computer Science
Uxxx xxx3Elective II
MECSxx80Dissertation II
YEAR 2: SEMESTER 1
Code
Courses
MECSxx80Dissertation III

COURSE MENU 2

YEAR 1: SEMESTER 1
Code
Courses
MECS1023Advanced Data Structure and Algorithm
MECS1033Advanced Artificial Intelligence
MECS1043Research Methodology in Computer Science (Dissertation I)
YEAR 1: SEMESTER 2
Code
Courses
MECS1013Advanced Theory of Computer Science
Mxxx xxx3Elective I
Uxxx xxx3University Common Elective
YEAR 2: SEMESTER 1
Code
Courses
Mxxx xxx3 Elective II
MECSxx80 Dissertation II
YEAR 2: SEMESTER 2
Code
Courses
MECSxx80 Dissertation III

Master of Science, Field: Computer Science

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