Doctor of Philosophy in Computing

Doctor of Philosophy in Computing is a PhD program taught at Brickfields Asia College, Malaysia. Intake: February, May & September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 - 5 Years) options.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Computing at Brickfields Asia College is a research-focused doctoral programme aimed at developing advanced knowledge, critical thinking, and high-level research expertise. Students conduct rigorous and original research, develop advanced analytical and methodological skills, publish scholarly work, and present findings before academic experts. Research is available across areas including AI and Intelligent Machine, Internet of Everything, Cloud Computing, XR, Blockchain / Business Technology, Cybersecurity, Human-Machine Interaction, and DevOps.

Study is available in full time or part time formats, with intakes in February, May & September. The course structure includes a compulsory Research Methodology and Academic Writing course, plus PhD Research modules. Assessments include reports, assignments, projects and presentations for compulsory courses, and research-focused evaluation such as research progress, research proposal defense, colloquium or seminar, thesis examination, viva voce, and papers publication. The programme requires research and doctoral-level thesis work.

Modules

• Research Methodology and Academic Writing (compulsory course)
• PhD Research 1
• PhD Research 2
• PhD Research 3
• PhD Research 4
• PhD Research 5
• PhD Research 6
• PhD Research 7
• PhD Research 8
• PhD Research 9
• PhD Research 10

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor of Philosophy in Computing at Brickfields Asia College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Brickfields Asia College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Brickfields Asia College as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor of Philosophy in Computing.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

You'll need one of the following:

• A Master's degree in computing or related fields recognised by the UNIMY Senate; OR
• A Master’s degree in non-computing fields with relevant computing experience, subject to prerequisite courses and assessment as determined by UNIMY; OR
• Other qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia as equivalent.

(Subject to Senate approval)

Please check detail of study units at https://www.bac.edu.my/courses/doctor-of-philosophy-in-computing

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