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Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology

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Description
The PhD (Information Technology) programme is designed to produce high quality professionals in computing industry and create an opportunity to develop various skills which includes research, critical thinking, practical, communication and academic writing among working adults in research institutions and industries towards creating specialised and technology driven economic structure.
Field of Study

Computer use

Duration (Years)

3 years (full-time)
4 years (part-time)

Course Fees

RM 90,263 (USD 21,789)

MQA No.

PHD-IT
Intake (Month)

January, May, September

Masters

A Master’s Degree or equivalent AND candidates must have completed at least ONE (1) of their earlier Degrees (Master’s or Bachelor’s) in Computing or related to computing.

International students must have proof of good proficiency in verbal and written English. For example International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or its equivalent. If a student does not meet this requirement, HEPs must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme.

Note for PhD by Research: i) There shall be no direct entry from Bachelor’s Degree level to PhD level. ii) Candidates registered for Master’s Degree by research programmes with a Bachelor’s Degree level may apply to convert their candidacy to the PhD programmes subject to having shown competency and capability in conducting research at PhD level and approval by the HEP Senate.
English Requirements

English Language Testing System (IELTS) test with a minimum score of 6.0 or equivalent is required.

1st Trimester

PHD811 Research Methodology
2nd Trimester

PHD812 Information Technology Infrastructure (Elective)
PHD813 IT Globalization and Entrepreneurship (Elective)
(Choose any one elecetive)
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