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Programme Overview
The offering of the Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology) by TAR UMT is timely to produce professionals equipped with innovative knowledge, research skills, high order thinking skills and needed soft skills in the Information Technology areas such as information system, threat intelligence, networking, information security, 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
1) 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 the medium of instruction during Master studies was in English
2) International Students
IELTS Band 6.0 or CEFR Mid B2 or TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent; OR
Exemption of English Language requirement if the medium of instruction during Master studies was in English
Career Prospects
Lead Researcher
Senior Business Development Executive
Senior Product Development Executive
Senior Market Analyst
Senior Product Planner
Project Manager
Senior Mobile Apps Developer
Senior Programmer
Senior Software Developer
Senior IT Strategist
Senior Network Security Consultant
Senior IT Consultant
Senior Business Analyst
Talent Director
Senior Data Security Consultant
Programme Outline
Compulsory
Research Methodology
Doctoral Research
Special Topic
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