MASTER OF SCIENCE (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
[MSC (IT)]
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
PROGRAMME AIM
The aim of the Master of Science in Information Technology (MSc. (IT)) programme is to produce graduates who are knowledgeable, competitive, principled and skilled in theory and practice of information technology to deal with an organization’s computing needs.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE
The objectives of the MSc. (IT) programme are as follows:
- To provide graduates with computing knowledge and skills
- To train graduates 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 with the ability to carry out computing research under supervision
- To develop graduates’ effective communication skills and ethical responsibilities
- ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
- COURSEWORK
- COURSEWORK AND DISSERTATION
- BY RESEARCH
- PROGRAMME DURATION
- FEE SRUCTURE
Students for Master of Science (Information Technology) by Coursework/ Coursework and Dissertation must possess:
- A bachelor’s degree with Honours related to Computing or Science and Technology 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 with Honours related to Computing or Science and Technology from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of 2.00 – 2.74 and relevant work experience; and
- Fulfil the English language requirements as set by the University Senat
Students for Master of Science (Information Technology) by Research must possess:
- A bachelor’s degree with Honours related to Computing or Science and Technology from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 3.00; or
- A bachelor’s degree with Honours related to Computing or Science and Technology from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of 2.00 – 2.99 and relevant work experience; and
- Fulfil the English language requirements as set by the University Senate.
The Master of Science (Information Technology) programme by coursework is a 41-credit-hour programme which comprises the following courses:
CORE COURSES (24 CREDIT HOURS)
STIN5014 Artificial Intelligence
STIW5034 Software Modelling and Design
STIW5044 Object Oriented Programming Development
STIJ5014 Distributed Systems
STID5034 Database Systems
STIQ6014 Research Methodology in Computing
ELECTIVE COURSES (8 CREDIT HOURS)
Choose TWO (2) courses from the following list or any other courses approved by the Dean of School of Computing (SOC):
STID6064 Computational Modelling and Simulation
STID6074 IT Facility and Service Management
STID6084 Seminar in Computing
STID6094 Directed Study in Computing
STIJ6064 Cybersecurity
STIJ6074 Mobile Development Technologies
STIJ6084 Forensic Computing
STIK6024 Future Networks
STIK6034 Virtualization in Networks
STIN5084 Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
STIW6074 Human Computer Interactions
STIW6014 Requirements Engineering
STIW6044 Software Quality Measurement
STIW6054 Usability Engineering
STIW6064 Emergent Software Architecture
PROJECT PAPER (9 CREDIT HOURS)
STIZ6999 Project in Computing
The Master of Science (Information Technology) programme by coursework and dissertation is a 40-credit- hour programme, which comprises the following:
CORE COURSES (16 CREDIT HOURS)
STIW5034 Software Modelling and Design
STIJ5014 Distributed Systems
STID5034 Database Systems
STIQ6014 Research Methodology in Computing
ELECTIVE COURSE (4 CREDIT HOURS)
Choose ONE (1) course from the following list or any other courses approved by the Dean of School of Computing (SOC):
STID6064 Computational Modelling and Simulation
STID6074 IT Facility and Service Management
STID6084 Seminar in Computing
STID6094 Directed Study in Computing
STIJ6064 Cybersecurity
STIJ6074 Mobile Development Technologies
STIJ6084 Forensic Computing
STIK6024 Future Networks
STIK6034 Virtualization in Networks
STIN5014 Artificial Intelligence
STIN5084 Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
STIW5044 Object Oriented Programming Development
STIW6074 Human Computer Interactions
STIW6014 Requirements Engineering
STIW6044 Software Quality Measurement
STIW6054 Usability Engineering
STIW6064 Emergent Software Architecture
DISSERTATION (20 CREDIT HOURS)
STIZ69920 Dissertation
Students are required to:
- Present and defend proposed research to a committee;
- Present progress report of research work at colloquiums arranged by the Graduate School;
- Attend a viva voce session to defend the thesis; and
- Submit a written thesis.
Students without sufficient research skills and knowledge are required to attend and pass the following courses with at least a B grade before being allowed to defend their proposal (i.e. within the first two semesters of their enrolment):
- STIQ6014Research Methodology in Computing;
- SCLE6014Academic Writing; and/or
- Any other courses as determined by the supervisor or Academic Committee.
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Programme Structure |
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By Coursework |
3 semesters |
9 semesters |
5 semesters |
15 semesters |
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By Coursework and Dissertation |
3 semesters |
9 semesters |
5 semesters |
15 semesters |
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By Research |
2 years (6 semesters) |
3 years (9 semesters) |
3 years (9 semesters) |
5 years (15 semesters) |
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