Duration of Study
3 - 7 Years
Intakes Period
Jan, Jun, Sep
Certified by
MQA (Ref. No: MQA/A11224)
Campus
Putrajaya
Introduction
Entry Requirements
Programme Structure
Career Prospect

Doctor of Philosophy in Information & Communication Technology
R2/481/8/0616


The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information & Communication Technology (ICT) program is aimed at providing PhD Degree holders with the ability to develop a new/novel knowledge, and expand existing knowledge and application of computing solutions in the organization, society, and worldwide. It exposes the practitioners/researchers to advanced study and training in research, culminating in the submission of a thesis. This program intends to develop research capability, creativity, and ability to collate the results of the research work and to present them in a clear manner, as well as demonstrating knowledge of the literature of the subject.

  • Masters in the relevant domain; or

  • Masters in a related domain with 2 year experience in the domain, including at least 2 publications in the domain; or

  • Bachelor degree holder with CGPA 3.67 from recognized university and registered for Master program (structure A) for 6 months to 1 year (full time) or 1 to 2 years (part time) can apply for conversion to PhD subject to assessments and approval.

  • For International students: Test Of English As A Foreign Language (TOEFL) score 550 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score 6.0 or the equivalent.

KEY RESEARCH AREAS

  • Computer Aided Learning,
  • Multimedia & Desktop Virtual Reality,
  • Computer Graphics,
  • Multimedia Design,
  • Applied Multimedia,
  • Computer-Based Training,
  • Multimedia & Instructional Design, and
  • Game Design

SYSTEM & NETWORKING

  • Pattern Recognition,
  • Kernel Methods,
  • Model- Based Reasoning,
  • Biometrics, Video Image Processing,
  • Fuzzy Logic,
  • Network Security,
  • Computer Networks,
  • Parallel Computing, and
  • Image Processing.

INFORMATION SYSTEM

  • Management Information System,
  • e-Commerce,
  • e-Business,
  • ICT Governance,
  • Accounting Information System,
  • Database Systems, and
  • Information Systems Audit

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

  • Software Agent Information Security,
  • Software Security,
  • Computer Forensics, and
  • Information Systems Auditing
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Tuition Fees

Malaysian

RM 4,275 / semester

International

RM 4,775 / semester

USD 1,194 / semester

Other Fees

Malaysian

Registration

RM 1,348

Resource

RM 780 / semester

International

EMGS & Application

RM 3,150

USD 788

Registration

RM 6,600

USD 1,650

Resource

RM 780 / semester

USD 195 / semester

Note:
Accommodation Advance Fee (if applicable) = RM250. Subject to terms and conditions. All fees are in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). Fees in USD are for reference only (USD1=RM4). Other optional fees/charges include accommodation, electricity, parking, and some student facilities within UNITEN.