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

DR. ZALMIYAH BINTI ZAKARIA
Postgraduate Academic Manager
Faculty of Computing
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
 
OR
Program Coordinator
Dr. ZURIAHATI BINTI MOHD YUNOS
Tel : 6019-7229352

COURSE MENU 1

YEAR 1: SEMESTER 1
Code
Courses
MECS1023 Advanced Data Structure and Algorithm
MECS1033 Advanced Artificial Intelligence
MECS1043 Research Methodology in Computer Science (Dissertation I)
Mxxx xxx3 Elective I
Uxxx xxx3 University Common Elective
ULRS1012 Value and Identity
YEAR 1: SEMESTER 2
Code
Courses
MECS1013 Advanced Theory of Computer Science
Uxxx xxx3 Elective II
MECSxx80 Dissertation II
YEAR 2: SEMESTER 1
Code
Courses
MECSxx80 Dissertation 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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