Master of Computer Science (MCS)

  Institution: Private: Universiti Malaya (UM)

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The Master of Computer Science degree aims to provide undergraduate degree holders in computer science or related fields with opportunities to broaden their foundation knowledge and skills through advanced courses and research. It is also appropriate for students who wish to pursue leadership positions, careers in research and development, or a Ph.D.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Subject to MOHE Approval :
Revised Programme Structure for Master of Computer Science

The Master of Computer Science Programme through coursework and dissertation shallhave a total of fifty-six (56) credit hours. The details are as shown below.

For Coursework & Dissertation Mode
The programme shall consist of two parts :

Part I comprises :

• three core courses; two courses three credit hours and one course four credit hours; and
• two elective courses, each three credit hours.

Candidates may be imposed to enroll in other courses and obtain satisfactory resultsdeemed necessary by the Faculty.

Part II shall consist of fourty (40) credit hours and shall involve research leading to thesubmission of a dissertation.

Through Dissertation Mode

This programme shall consist of one hundred percent (100 %) research workleading to the submission of a dissertation.
Candidates may be imposed to enroll in other courses and obtain satisfactory results deemed necessary by the Faculty.
Currently, candidates are only required to take a Research Foundations course during their first semester of enrolment.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

For Coursework Mode

• Bachelor’s degree with Honours or a comparable degree in the field of Computer Scienceor Information Technology; or
• Bachelor’s degree with Honours or a comparable degree in a programme consisting of Computer Science or Information Technology courses; or
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or a comparable degree and have working experience of at least three years in a profession relatedto the field; or
• Diploma in Computer Science of University of Malaya or a post-degree diploma in the fieldof Computer Science or Information Technology of another accredited institution; or
• Other qualifications approved by the Senate from Senate from time to time

For Dissertation Mode

• Bachelor’s degree with Honours or a comparable degree in the field of Computer Scienceor Information Technology or in a field related to the study; or
• Bachelor’s degree with Honours or a comparable degree in a programme consisting ofComputer Science or Information Technology related courses or its equivalent; or
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, and :
  • have working experience of at least three years in a profession related to the field; or
  • proof of publications related to the field; or
• Diploma in Computer Science from University of Malaya or a post-degree diploma in the fieldof Computer Science or Information Technology of another accredited institution; or
• Other qualifications approved by the Senate from time to time.

Preference will be given to applicants having a Bachelor’s degree with CGPA of 3.0 or higher.

International applicants are required to have :

• at least IELTS Band 6 or TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) / 213 (computer-based) / 80(Internet-based) if their first degree is from a university where English is not the medium of instruction; or
• pass an English proficiency test approved by the University.

DURATION OF PROGRAMME

For Coursework & Dissertation Programme
The programme of study extends over a minimum period of three (3) regular semesters. While the maximum period is eight (8) semesters.

For Dissertation Programme
The programme of study extends over a minimum period of two (2) regular semesters. While the maximum period is eight (8) semesters.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

University of Malaya has two intakes per year, in February and inSeptember. The call for application is advertised in local newspapers and on the website of Institute of Graduate Studies at http://www.ips.um.edu.my