MASTER IN COMPUTER SCIENCE VIA ODL (BY COURSEWORK)

Master of Computer Science is a Master programme by coursework, offered by Faculty of Computing and Informatics. Although the name of the programme reflects its specialization in software engineering, Master of Computer Science is constantly reviewed to ensure that the programme is kept abreast with new technologies and the needs of the industry from time to time. For example, new electives such as Security in Computing, Data Mining and Analytics as well as High Performance Computing for Big Data were introduced in line with the advancement of Cyber Security and Big Data. Candidates pursuing this programme have an advantage of getting exposure to other computer science fields apart from software engineering field.

Programme Duration

• Part-Time (only):Min.  2 years, Max. 5 years

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

Data Science
• Data Wrangling and Analysis
• Machine Learning and Pattern Discovery
• Blockchain and Decentralized Application
Software Engineering
• Software Project Management
• Software Testing and Validation
• Human-Cantered Design
Professional Certification Courses
• Software Testing and Validation
• Software Project Management (PMP)

Core Course List (42 CH)

Research Methods in Computer Science – 3 CH

Software Requirements Engineering – 3 CH

Advanced Data Management – 3 CH

Artificial Intelligence – 3 CH

Cybersecurity – 3 CH

Software Architecture and Design Patterns – 3 CH

Service Oriented Architecture using Web Services – 3 CH

MCS Project – 5 CH

Elective 1 – 3 CH

Elective 2 – 3 CH

Elective 3 – 3 CH

Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship – 2 CH

Total Credits: 42 CH

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
2. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF)  in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to a thorough rigorous internal assessment as determined by the HEP; OR
3. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Non-Computing field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted subject to a thorough rigorous internal 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. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Non-Computing field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted subject to appropriate prerequisite courses; OR
5. Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field of Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia must fulfil the requirement on item i or ii.

English Entry Requirement:
• Minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or its equivalent*

English Language Equivalency Table

• In addition to the above, any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of the University.

• The English language requirement is waived for candidates who are native English speakers, or who have completed their entry qualification with English as medium of instruction.

STUDENT PASS / VISA REQUIREMENTS

Student Pass / Visa Processing Fee (EMGS): RM....
Passport-size photo (JPEG file, 217px × 280px, WHITE background – 3.5cm × 4.5cm)
Photocopy of passport (ALL pages including blank pages; passport must be valid for at least 24 months from intake date)
Certified true copies of all academic qualifications
EMGS Health Declaration Form
English translations of all documents (if applicable)

OTHER IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

English translations of academic documents (if not originally in English)
Release Letter and Visa Cancellation Letter (for applicants transferring from other institutions in Malaysia)
Original Sponsorship / Scholarship Letter (if applicable)
School Leaving Certificate (for high school graduates)
Statutory Declaration (for name discrepancies in documents)
Resume / Character Reference Letter (for applicants above 23 years old, as required by Malaysian Immigration)
No Objection Certificate (NOC), where applicable
Resident Pass copy (for expatriates residing outside country of origin)