Master of Computer Science (MECS)
PROGRAMME SPECIFICATIONS
The Master of Computer Science is offered on a full-time and part-time basis. The full-time and part-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 one and half (2) years to a maximum of four (4) years.
The programme is offered on full-time basis and are 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. 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).
Programme Info
This program is designed for candidates who wish to obtain more knowledge and skills in the area of Computer Science. This program give options to students who wish to choose a program with a minimum number of courses and subsequently conduct research in multi-field computer science specializations which are Data Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering and System & Communication. Students can choose two programme electives from their desired Computer Science branch. This program is ideal for those whom intend to become an academician, researcher, computer scientist, systems engineer, network engineer, system analyst, software applications manager, computer statistician and etc. Also, graduates from this program have the necessary background to pursue Computer Science at the Doctor of Philosophy level.
General Information
| 1. Awarding Institution | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | |||
| 2. Teaching Institution | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | |||
| 3. Programme Name | Master of Computer Science | |||
| 4. Final Award | Master of Computer Science | |||
| 5. Programme Code | MCSSA2AJA | |||
| 6. Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education | |||
| 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 |
Full-time : Minimum : 3 semesters : Maximum: 8 semesters
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| Type of Semester | No. of Semesters | No of Weeks/Semester | ||
| Full Time | Part Time | Full Time | Part Time | |
| Normal | 3 | – | 14 | – |
| Short | – | – | – | – |
Course Classification
| No. | Classification | Credit Hours | Percentage |
| i. | University Courses | 3 | 6.7% |
| ii. | Programme Core Courses | 12 | 13.3% |
| iii. | Programme Electives | 6 | 13.3% |
| iii. | Research | 24 | 53.3% |
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Total
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3 | 100% | |
| Total Credit Hours to Graduate | 45 credit hours | ||
Course Menu
Master of Computer Science students are required to register and pass the following courses before their first assessment (proposal defense).
- FOUR Core Courses
- TWO Elective Courses (course code M*** ***3).
- ONE University Elective Course (course code U*** ***3).
- Research (course code MECS xx80).
Entry Requirements
Programme Informations
Award Requirements
To graduate, students must:
- Achieve a total minimum of 45 credits hours with a minimum CPA of 3.00.
- Complete the research at final semester.
- Successfully defend a comprehensive oral examination (viva voce) of the thesis submitted at the completion of study.
- Graduation Checklist
Tuition Fees
Further Information
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