Master of Philosophy (research)

  Institution: Monash University

Why study a Master of Philosophy (MPhil)?

This research degree allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, expertise and skills through the application of research to problems and issues in Information Technology.

You gain experience in the design and implementation of research and contribute to an existing body of knowledge by applying, clarifying or interpreting that knowledge.

Monash University has formally adopted a commitment to scholarly research that includes the aim of becoming known globally for delivering high-quality research.

Areas of study

Areas of study include:

• content-based multimedia information retrieval
• supply chain management systems and logistics
• computer security
• computational techniques and stochastic modelling
• artificial intelligence
• computer graphics and image analysis
• embedded systems and autonomous mobile robotics
• data mining and knowledge discovery.

Career opportunities

This degree has been designed to allow you to pursue your own career ambitions. Monash’s international reputation offers graduates career and research opportunities in Malaysia and around the world.

Course structure

The Monash University Handbook has detailed information about the structure and requirements for the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program in the School of Information Technology.

Entry requirements

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic, English language andage requirements.

To apply for the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program in the School of Information Technology, you must have:

• completed a bachelor’s degree with honours 1 (first-class honours) or honours 2A (upper second-class honours), or
• qualifications that the Monash University Institute of Graduate Research considers equivalent or a satisfactory substitute.

Duration

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) at the School of Information Technology is taken over two years of full-time or four years of part-time study.

Fees

Tuition

In 2014, annual tuition fees for this course are:

• RM38,000 for Malaysian students
• RM41,800 for international students.

Once-only fees

• Application – RM100
• Registration – RM200

Per-semester fees

• General amenities – RM100
• New student visa application fee – RM1860

Intake periods

You can apply for the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) at Sunway throughout the year, subject to availability of supervision.

Source : Monash University