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Programme Overview
Master of Information Technology programme is for those who have the interest to advance their career in research and industry that requires professionals to be equipped with innovative knowledge, research skills, high order thinking skills and needed soft skills in the information technology areas to produce new knowledge or technology that will be the catalyst of the digital economy. Students of this programme have the opportunity to explore and conduct information technology research in the following areas but not limited to information system, threat intelligence, networking, information security which as far as possible to be applied to various real-life industries including Smart Campus applications, Industry 4.0, Agriculture 4.0 and any innovative commercial-value solutions.
Campuses:
KL Main Campus
Intake:
Rolling Intake (throughout the year)
Duration:
Full time
(Malaysian & International students) - 2 years
Part time
(Malaysian students ONLY) - 3 years
Minimum Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate OR
A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment OR
A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to a minimum of FIVE (5) years of working experience in the related fields and rigorous internal assessment; OR
Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field of Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP.
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 Bachelor 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 Bachelor studies was in English
Career Prospects
Researcher
Business Development Executive
Product Development Executive
Market Analyst
Product Planner
Project Consultant
Mobile Apps Developer
Programmer
Software Developer
IT Strategist
Network Security Consultant
IT Consultant
Business Analyst
Data Security Consultant
Programme Outline
Compulsory
Research Methodology
Master Research
Special Topic
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