MSc in Software Engineering

This programme is designed to provide students with professional development opportunities in software engineering, equipping them with skills to undertake and manage large-scale software development projects and to contribute to high quality, secure, and reliable software systems. It enhances practical knowledge and strategic insights in computing to give graduates a competitive edge in the global IT industry.

General Requirements

Bachelor’s degree

• Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
• Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
• Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
 

English Requirements

International Students

• IELTS : 5.5
   

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This programme comprises 10 coursework modules and a Project. 


There are 7 compulsory Core Modules (including Research Methodology module) and you will have to choose 3 elective modules from those listed.

Pre-Requisite Modules (for non-computing students) 
Duration: 1 month (Full-time) / 2 months (Part-time)
 

• Programming in Python
• Database for Data Science
• Systems Development Methods

Core Modules

• Managing Software Development Projects
• Reliability Management
• Object Oriented Software Systems Engineering
• Software Engineering Support Environments
• Software Quality Engineering
• Security Technologies
• Research Methodology in Computing and Engineering
• Project Paper

Elective Modules (Choose 3)*
 

• Internet Applications
• Network Design & Performance
• Data Management
• Big Data Analytics and Technologies
• Natural Language Processing

• Project Manager
• Software Architect
• Senior Software Developer
• Solutions Architect
• Software Engineer
• Software Consultant
• Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
• Development Manager
• Senior System Designer
• Application Engineer
• Software Test Engineer
• Software Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist
• R&D Specialist
• Senior Technical Lead
• Product Specialist