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Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

UCSI University

Level

phd

Duration

3 Years (Full Time Mode) or 4 years (Part Time Mode)

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Entry Exams

IELTS Academic

Tuition Fee

RM 68,618 (International, approximate total)

Intake

January, May and September

Program Overview

This programme aims to prepare students at the postgraduate level with computer science knowledge and computing principles to analyse and solve real-world computing problems. These knowledge and principles are built on combinations of data analysis and computing in sustainability with lifelong learning. Essentially, in this programme, students will be expected to come up with solutions using computer science and technology for effective decision making, forecasting, investing and budget planning. One of the objectives is to produce leaders with advanced soft skills to do research in groups and provide solutions scientifically and solve problems critically.

Human capitals with recent knowledge and skills to provide solutions using computer science and technology for effective decision making, forecasting, investing and budget planning.

Competent human capitals with skills in application programming interfaces (APIs) and frameworks know-how for data acquisition, visualisation, and analysis in providing innovative and practical data analytics services.

Leaders with advanced soft-skills who are able to do research in groups and provide solutions scientifically and solve problems critically.

Key Modules

  • 1Semester 1
  • 2Research Methods in Computer Science
  • 3Semesters 2 - 8
  • 4PhD Thesis
  • 5Semester 9
  • 6Submission and Viva

Entry Requirements

  • A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Computing or related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate;
  • A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Non-Computing fields with a minimum of FIVE (5) years of working experience in Computing or related fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP;
  • A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Non-Computing fields with less than FIVE (5) years of working experience in Computing or related fields must undergo a thorough rigorous assessment as determined by the HEP to identify the appropriate prerequisite courses that equivalent to their working experience in the Computing or related fields;
  • Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia as equivalent to the above requirement.
  • Academic Requirements
  • English Language Requirements
  • For Local and International students
  • If a student does not meet this requirement, the HEP must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme.

Career Prospects

  • Computer Scientist
  • Data Scientist
  • Finance Analyst
  • IT Specialist
  • Programme Learning Outcomes

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