The faculty offers two accredited postgraduate programme by research, namely Master of Science (Information Technology) and Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology). The research programmes are designed for students who wish to pursue an academic or industrial career in IT. The programmes equip students with knowledge and skills to solve fundamental problems in ICT and to meet the needs and demands of the society.
- Fields of Research
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- Security Technology
Cryptography
Cloud Computing and IoT
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Computer Vision
Wireless Communication and Networking
Information Systems and Data Analytics
Speech and Signal Processing
Human Computer Interaction
Natural Language Processing
- Security Technology
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- Entry Requirements
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- A Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 3.00 or equivalent, in a Computer Science or Information Technology or relevant field from MMU or institutions recognised by the Senate; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 3.00, in a Computer Science or Information Technology or relevant field from MMU or institutions recognised by Senate, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent not meeting CGPA of 2.50, in a Computer Science or Information Technology or relevant field from MMU or institutions recognised by the Senate, can be accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years working experience in the relevant field.
- English Entry Requirement:
• Minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or its equivalent*
• *The equivalency table is as below:
English Competency | CEFR High
B1 |
CEFR Low
B2 |
CEFR Mid
B2 |
CEFR High
B2 |
IELTS | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
TOEFL iBT | 42 | 46 | 60 | 79 |
MUET | Band 3 | Band 3 | Band 4 | Band 4 |
Pearson Test of English | 47 | 51 | 59 | 63 |
Cambridge Qualifications and Test | 154 | 160 | 169 | 176 |
- • In addition to the above, any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of the University.
- • The English language requirement is waived for the candidates who are natives of and/or have completed their Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees from countries that use English as the medium of instruction as well as the first language.
- Programme Duration
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- Full-Time: Min. 1 year, Max. 3 years
- Part-Time: Min. 2 years, Max. 5 years
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- Intake
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- Throughout the year