Master of Computer Science
(MCS) (N/481/7/0809) (08/25) (MQA/FA 10034)
Programme Overview:
The Master of Computer Science 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 computer science 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 computer science research in the following areas but not limited to Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, and Big Data Analytics, which as far as possible to be applied to various real-life industries including Smart Campus applications, Industry 4.0, Agriculture 4.0 and any innovative commercial-value solutions.
Intake:
Rolling Intake (throughout the year)
Duration:
Full-time (Malaysian & International students) - 2 years
Part-time (Malaysian students ONLY) - 3 years
Campus:
KL Main Campus
Programme Outline
Compulsory
Research Methodology
Master Research
Special Topic
Career Prospect
Graduates of this programme can be employed as:
Researcher/ R&D Analyst
Academician
Consultant
Software Engineer/ Software Research Engineer/ Software Developer
Software Analyst
Software Designer
Technical Lead/ Project Leader
Solution Architect
Data Scientist/ Quality Data Analyst
Minimum Entry Requirement
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 6.0 or CEFR Mid B2 or TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent ; OR
Exemption of English Language requirement if the medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English
2) International Students
IELTS Band 6.0 or CEFR Mid B2 or TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent; OR
Exemption of English Language requirement if the medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English