Master of Information Technology
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TARUMT), Main CampusAbout the programme
The Master of Information Technology programme is for those who have an interest to advance their career in research and industry that requires professionals to be equipped with innovative knowledge, research skills, high-order thinking skills and needed soft skills in the information technology areas to produce new knowledge or technology that will be the catalyst of the digital economy. Students of this programme have the opportunity to explore and conduct information technology research in the following areas but not limited to information systems, threat intelligence, networking, and information security which as far as possible be applied to various real-life industries including Smart Campus applications, Industry 4.0, Agriculture 4.0 and any innovative commercial-value solutions.
Entry requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 3.00, as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 3.00 can be accepted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment as determined by the HEP; OR
A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in a Non-Computing field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment as determined by the HEP to identify the appropriate prerequisite courses that are equivalent to their working experience in the Computing or related fields; OR
A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in a Non-Computing field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to appropriate prerequisite courses; OR
Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia must fulfil the requirement on item i or ii.
English Language Requirements
1) Malaysian Students
MUET Band 4.0 or IELTS Band 5.5 or CEFR Low B2 or TOEFL iBT 46 or equivalent; OR
Exemption of English Language requirement if the medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English
2) International Students
IELTS Band 5.5 or CEFR Low B2 or TOEFL iBT 46 or equivalent; OR
Exemption of English Language requirement if the medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English
What you’ll study
Compulsory
Research Methodology
Master Research
Special Topic
Career pathways
Graduates of this programme can be employed as:
Researcher
Business Development Executive
Product Development Executive
Market Analyst
Product Planner
Project Consultant
Mobile Apps Developer
Programmer
Software Developer
IT Strategist
Network Security Consultant
IT Consultant
Business Analyst
Data Security Consultant
Programme information is supplied through StudyMalaysia. Confirm current fees, intake dates, requirements and availability directly with the institution.