Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

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.

Programme Objectives

• 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.

Academic Requirements

1. A Master's degree (Level 7, MQF) in Computing or related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
2. 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; OR
3. 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; OR
4. 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.

English Language Requirements

For Local and International students

• IELTS Academic: Band 6.0
• MUET: Band 4
• CEFR: Mid B2

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.

Semester 1

• Research Methods in Computer Science

Semesters 2 - 8

• PhD Thesis

Semester 9

• Submission and Viva

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