Master of Innovative Computing

 

PROGRAMME SPECIFICATIONS

The Master in Innovative Computing is a coursework programme offered on a full-time basis at the UTM Main Campus in Johor Bahru. The duration of study for the full-time programme is subjected to the students’ entry qualifications and lasts between one (1) year to a maximum of four (4) years.

The coursework programme is offered based on 2 normal semesters and 1 short semester per academic session. This program is a general program for computing field that provides exposure in computing field to graduates of computer science, science and technology engineering, mathematics and social sciences. The program is suitable for graduates who have none or have work experience. In addition, this program is a conversion program for graduates with specialization other than Computer Science where graduates can make this program as an additional field (supplementary) or re-skilling to their field at their first-degree level.

General Information

1.   Awarding Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
2.   Teaching Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
3.   Programme Name Master in Innovative Computing
4.   Final Award Master in Innovative Computing
5.   Programme Code MECC
6.   Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)
7.   Language(s) of Instruction English
8.   Mode of Study (Conventional, Distance Learning, etc) Conventional
9.   Mode of Operation (Franchise, Self-govern, etc) Self-governing
10. Study Scheme (Full Time/Part Time) Full Time
11. Study Duration

Minimum : 1 year (2 Normal Semesters + 1 Short Semester)
Maximum : 4 years (8 semesters)

Type of Semester No. of Semesters No. of Weeks/Semesters
Full Time Part Time Full Time Part Time
Normal 2 17
Short 1 9

 

Course Classification 

No. Classification Credit Hours Percentage (%)
i. University Courses 3 6.7
ii. Core Courses 21 46.7
iii.  Elective Courses 12 26.66
iv.  Master Project 9 20
  Total 45 100
Total Credit Hours to Graduate 45 credit hours

 

Entry Requirements

Award Requirements

Student will be awarded with Master in Innovative Computing after graduating and meet the conditions set by UTM as below:

  • Pass all courses with a total accumulated 45 credit hours and pass with CGPA of 3.0 and above.
  • Achieved all conditions given in the preparation of Masters Project.
  • An applicant has applied for the award of Master of Science (Data Science).
  • Graduation Checklist

Further Information

ASSOC. PROF. DR. DAYANG NORHAYATI BINTI ABANG JAWAWI
Associate Chair
(Academic & Student Development)
School of Computing
Faculty of Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Tel : 607-553 2009
Fax : 607-553 8829

OR

Program Coordinator
DR. ZALMIYAH BINTI ZAKARIA
Tel : 07-553 8814
Fax : 607-553 8822 / 553 8829