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Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science)

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Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science)

Programme Information

Qualification

PhD

Duration

3 Years

Intake

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Tuition Fee

RM 11150.00

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Perak

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science), or PhD (CS), offers a unique combination of scientific and engineering appeal in Information and Communication Technology. It provides candidates with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research and development and also equips candidates with the ability to perform professional analysis, design, implementation, testing and documentation. Throughout the programme, candidates will be encouraged to participate in such knowledge-enhancement activities as seminars / talks / workshop / conferences, and publish their research finding and outcomes in international journals. Knowledge developed in this field will further enhance the capability of the nation to utilize the human and natural resources of the country efficiently. Overall, the UTAR’s doctoral programme in Computer Science intends to produce graduates who are competent and highly skilled, have broadened and deepened knowledge, and are able to conduct advanced research and development in the vast areas of Computer Science.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements:

  1.  A Master’s Degree from UTAR and shows evidence of adequate related research or work experience to satisfaction of Senate; or
  2.  A Master’s Degree of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution as approved by Senate and shows evidence of adequate related research or work experience to satisfaction of Senate; or
  3.  A Bachelor’s degree from UTAR with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 and show evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate; or
  4.  A Bachelor’s degree of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 as approved by the Senate and shows evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate; or
  5.  Any other qualifications equivalent to (1), (2) ,(3) or (4) as approved by the Senate.
    Note: candidates must have completed at least ONE (1) of their earlier Degrees (Master‟s or Bachelor‟s) in Computing or related to computing 

Language Requirements:

  • IELTS Academic : 6.0
  • TOEFL : 600/ TOEFL iBT Score :78
  • MUET Band 4

Course Outline

  • Research Methods
  • Directed Reading
  • Dissertation

Research Areas

Information system, Intelligent System, Software Engineering, Business Intelligence System, Image Processing, Pattern Recognition,Communication and Networking, Parallel and Distributed System, Multimedia Technology, Knowledge Management, Database, Distributed Programming, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Advance Network Design, Network Security, Agent Technology, Web Services, Simulation and Modeling, Computer Vision, Computational Theory, Embedded System, Digital System Design,Mobile Computing, Game Development, Object Oriented Data Modeling, etc.

Programme Information

Qualification

PhD

Duration

3 Years

Intake

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Tuition Fee

RM 11150.00

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Perak