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Master's Degree Computer Science Full Time

Master in Computer Science

at UOW Malaysia KDU · Malaysia

Duration

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Intake

January; June; September

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Master in Computer Science at UOW Malaysia KDU (Penang, Batu Kawan campus) helps you enhance computer programming knowledge and mathematical frameworks through independent research. You build research skills through two taught modules: Research Methodology and Algorithm Design & Analysis.

Study includes developing a research proposal, completing a semester of research methods plus one other subject (Qualitative / Quantitative methods), and attending periodic research seminars and workshops. You present a proposal defence, then conduct research independently with supervisor guidance. You finish with a dissertation and an oral examination (viva voce). Research areas include Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Machine Learning/Deep Learning, Data Visualization, Image Processing, Industry 4.0, and related topics.

Modules

  • Research Methodology
  • Algorithm Design & Analysis

Entry requirements

  • Min. CGPA of 3.00 or equivalent; or
  • CGPA 2.00 to 2.99 or equivalent, subject to rigorous assessment.
  • Min. CGPA of 2.50, subject to rigorous assessment; or
  • Min. CGPA of 2.50, subject to prerequisite course.
  • Bachelor Degree
English:
  • International Student: Band 6.0 in IELTS; or a min score of 60 (IBT) or 8.5 (Essentials- Online) in TOEFL; or Cambridge English (169); or PTE Academic (59)

How this course compares

  • UOW Malaysia KDU is #52 in Malaysia on research impact (10,981 citations).
  • It lists 3 Computer Science & IT courses in total, 1 of them at master's level.
  • 18 universities in Malaysia teach master's Computer Science & IT; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • UOW Malaysia KDU has 8 scholarships listed on Educads.

The same course elsewhere in Malaysia

Master of Computer Science Applied Computing Mixed Mode QS #58 Master of Computer Science Applied Computing Mixed Mode Universiti Malaya Master in Computer Science QS #126 Master in Computer Science Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Master of Computer Science Mixed Mode QS #134 Master of Computer Science Mixed Mode Universiti Sains Malaysia Minimum one (1) and maximum two (2) for full-time study; min Master of Computer Science Research #43 in Malaysia Master of Computer Science Research Perdana University Full-time: 2 years, Part-time: 3 years Master of Computer Science #63 in Malaysia Master of Computer Science Raffles University 1–2 years Master of Computing (By Research) #21 in Malaysia Master of Computing (By Research) Multimedia University 1–2 years Master of Science Computing #44 in Malaysia Master of Science Computing Universiti Industri Selangor 2 - 4 Years Master in Computing Master in Computing Brickfields Asia College 3 – 5 Years (Full Time); 4 – 6 Years (Part Time)
Best master's Computer Science & IT universities in Malaysia →All master's Computer Science & IT programs in Malaysia →Master's scholarships in Malaysia →

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Malaysia offer master's Computer Science & IT?

Universiti Malaya (QS #58), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (QS #126), Universiti Sains Malaysia (QS #134), Perdana University (#43 in Malaysia), Raffles University (#63 in Malaysia), Multimedia University (#21 in Malaysia), Universiti Industri Selangor (#44 in Malaysia), Brickfields Asia College are among the 18 that do.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in January; June; September.

Are there scholarships at UOW Malaysia KDU?

Yes — 8 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

Is UOW Malaysia KDU a good university for Computer Science & IT?

UOW Malaysia KDU is #52 in Malaysia on research impact (10,981 citations).

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