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Programme Overview
The offering of the Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science) by TAR UMT is timely to produce professionals equipped with innovative knowledge, research skills, high order thinking skills and needed soft skills in the computer science areas, such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics and Industry 4.0, in the hope of producing new knowledge or technology. It equips graduates with managerial, entrepreneurial and life-long learning skills that will prepare them for both employment and self-employment.
Campuses:
KL Main Campus
Intake:
Rolling Intake (throughout the year)
Duration:
Full time
(Malaysian & International students) - 3 years
Part time
(Malaysian students ONLY) - 4 years
Minimum Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in the field of Computing or related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-Computing fields with a minimum of FIVE (5) years of working experience in the field of computing or related fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP; OR
Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree in the field of Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP; OR
A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-Computing fields with less than FIVE (5) years of working experience in the field of computing or related fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP and subject to rigorous internal assessment.
English Language Requirements
Malaysian Students
MUET Band 4.0 or IELTS Band 6.0 or CEFR Mid B2 or TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent ; OR
Exemption of English Language requirement if medium of instruction during Master studies was in English
International Students
IELTS Band 6.0 or CEFR Mid B2, TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent ; OR
Exemption of English Language requirement if medium of instruction during Master studies was in English
Career Prospects
Lead Researcher
Senior Data Scientist
Senior Big Data Analyst
Senior Data Engineer
Senior Product Planner
Project Manager
Senior Mobile Apps Developer
Senior Programmer
Senior Software Developer
Senior IT Strategist
Senior Market Analyst
Senior IT Consultant
Senior Business Analyst
Talent Director
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Programme Outline
Compulsory
Research Methodology
Doctoral Research
Special Topic
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