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Master of Philosophy (Computer Science)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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PROGRAMME SPECIFICATIONS<\/b><\/p>\n

The Master of Philosophy, 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\u2019s entry qualifications and lasts between two (2) years to a maximum of four (4) years.<\/p>\n

The programme is offered on full-time basis and is based on a 2-Semester per academic session. This is a full research programme. The candidate is supervised by a lecturer. The directed research work introduces candidates to the process by which new knowledge is developed and applied accordingly. Assessment is done by examining first assessment reports (research proposal), each semester\u2019s progress reports, and thesis examination (viva-voce).<\/p>\n

General Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0 Awarding Institution<\/td>\nUniversiti Teknologi Malaysia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0 Teaching Institution<\/td>\nUniversiti Teknologi Malaysia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0 Programme Name<\/td>\nMaster of Philosophy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0 Final Award<\/td>\nMaster of Philosophy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.\u00a0\u00a0 Programme Code<\/td>\nMCSSA3AJA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.\u00a0\u00a0 Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation<\/td>\nMinistry of Higher Education<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Language(s) of Instruction<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.\u00a0\u00a0 Mode of Study (Conventional, distance learning, etc)<\/td>\nConventional<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.\u00a0\u00a0 Mode of operation (Franchise, self-govern, etc)<\/td>\nSelf-governing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10. Study Scheme (Full Time\/Part Time)<\/td>\nFull Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11. Study Duration<\/td>\n\n

Minimum :\u00a0\u00a0 2 yrs (4 semesters)<\/p>\n

Maximum\u00a0 : 4 yrs (8 Semesters)<\/p>\n

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Type of Semester<\/td>\nNo. of Semesters<\/td>\nNo of Weeks\/Semester<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Full Time<\/td>\nPart Time<\/td>\nFull Time<\/td>\nPart Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Normal<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Short<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Course Classification<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
No.<\/td>\nClassification<\/td>\nCredit Hours<\/td>\nPercentage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
i.<\/td>\n\n

University Courses<\/p>\n

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3<\/strong><\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ii.<\/td>\nCore Courses<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
iii.<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Total<\/strong><\/p>\n

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3<\/strong><\/td>\n100%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Credit Hours to Graduate<\/strong><\/td>\n3 credit hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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SKILLS<\/b>
<\/span>After having completed the programme, graduates should be able to:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Apply\u00a0 knowledge critically to solve complex issues in a field of computing and digital technology through research.<\/li>\n
  2. Investigate and comprehend new and complex information and problems from the field of computing and digital technology.<\/li>\n
  3. Apply research skills to solve complex issues and problems in a field of Computing and Digital Technology with high degree of originality and independence.<\/li>\n
  4. Collaborate with different people in communities ethically and\u00a0 professionally.<\/li>\n
  5. Communicate effectively the results of research and scholarship by oral and written communication.<\/li>\n
  6. Use digital technologies and software to support research works or studies competently.<\/li>\n
  7. Analyse numerical and graphical data using quantitative or qualitative tools in solving problems.<\/li>\n
  8. Demonstrate leadership, autonomy and responsibility in conducting and managing research and resources.<\/li>\n
  9. Exemplify self-advancement through continuous academic development.<\/li>\n
  10. Initiate entrepreneurial project with relevant knowledge and expertise.<\/li>\n
  11. Demonstrate respectable ethical research conducts and professionalism skills in an organization and society.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    RESEARCH AREAS<\/b><\/p>\n

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    1. Information Assurance and Security<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n