The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information & Communication Technology (ICT) program is aimed at providing PhD Degree holders with the ability to develop a new/novel knowledge, and expand existing knowledge and application of computing solutions in the organization, society, and worldwide. It exposes the practitioners/researchers to advanced study and training in research, culminating in the submission of a thesis. This program intends to develop research capability, creativity, and ability to collate the results of the research work and to present them in a clear manner, as well as demonstrating knowledge of the literature of the subject.
Entry Requirements
- Masters in the relevant domain; or
- Masters in a related domain with 2 year experience in the domain, including at least 2 publications in the domain; or
- Bachelor degree holder with CGPA 3.67 from recognized university and registered for Master program (structure A) for 6 months to 1 year (full time) or 1 to 2 years (part time) can apply for conversion to PhD subject to assessments and approval.
- For International students: Test Of English As A Foreign Language (TOEFL) score 550 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score 6.0 or the equivalent.
Program Structure
KEY RESEARCH AREAS
- Computer Aided Learning,
- Multimedia & Desktop Virtual Reality,
- Computer Graphics,
- Multimedia Design,
- Applied Multimedia,
- Computer-Based Training,
- Multimedia & Instructional Design, and
- Game Design
SYSTEM & NETWORKING
- Pattern Recognition,
- Kernel Methods,
- Model- Based Reasoning,
- Biometrics, Video Image Processing,
- Fuzzy Logic,
- Network Security,
- Computer Networks,
- Parallel Computing, and
- Image Processing.
INFORMATION SYSTEM
- Management Information System,
- e-Commerce,
- e-Business,
- ICT Governance,
- Accounting Information System,
- Database Systems, and
- Information Systems Audit
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
- Software Agent Information Security,
- Software Security,
- Computer Forensics, and
- Information Systems Auditing
