MASTER OF SCIENCE (INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY) [MSC (ICT)]
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
PROGRAMME AIM
The aim of the Master of Science in Information and Communication Technology or MSc. (ICT) programme is to produce graduates from non-computing background who are knowledgeable, competitive, principled and skilled in theory and practice of information technology to deal with an organization’s ICT needs.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE
The objectives of the MSc. (ICT) programme are as follows:
- To provide graduates from non-computing background with computing knowledge and skills.
- To train graduates from non-computing background to work on a project in which they propose, design, build, test, analyze and deliver a computing solution to meet organisation’s needs.
- To equip graduates from non-computing background with the ability to carry out computing research under supervision
- To develop graduates’ effective communication skills and ethical responsibilities
Students for Master of Science (Information and Communication Technology) by Coursework must possess:
- A bachelor’s degree with Honours from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 2.75; or
- A bachelor’s degree from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of 2.00 to 2.74 and relevant work experience; or
- A diploma from any institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with at least ten (10) years of relevant work experience, 35 years or older and passed APEL assessment (level 7); or
- Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the University Senate; and
- Fulfil the English language requirements as set by the University Senate
The Master of Science (Information and Communication Technology) programme is offered by coursework. Students are required to complete at least 41 credit hours, which comprise the following:
CORE COURSES (24 CREDIT HOURS)
- STIA5014 Principles and Techniques in Programming
- STID5024 Database Application Development
- STIJ5024 Internet Technology
- STIK5014 Computer Systems and Networks
- STIW5034 Information System Development
- STIQ6014 Research Methodology in Computing
ELECTIVE COURSES (8 CREDIT HOURS)
Choose any TWO (2) courses from the following list:
- STID6014 IT Policy and Strategy
- STID6034 E-Government & Managing ICT in Public Sector
- STID6054 Seminar in Information Technology
- STIJ6024 Information Security
- STIJ6034 Network Management
- STIJ6044 Mobile Internet Programming
- STIJ6084 Forensic Computing
- STIN6054 Web-based Intelligent System
- STIN6064 Natural Language Computing
- STIW6084 Interaction Design
- STIW6014 Requirements Engineering
- STIW6054 Usability Engineering
PROJECT PAPER (9 CREDIT HOURS)
- STIZ6999 Project in Computing
| Programme Structure | Full-time | Part-time | ||
| Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | Maximum | |
| By Coursework | 3 semesters | 9 semesters | 5 semesters | 15 semesters |
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