Description | This mixed mode programme requires a minimum duration of one (1) year and a maximum of two (2) years for fulltime study or a minimum duration of two (2) years and a maximum of four (4) years for part-time study. It consists of two distinct components; a taught component and a research component resulting in a dissertation. |
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Name of Institution | UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM - MAIN CAMPUS) |
Qualification | Master's Degree |
Course Duration | 24 months |
NEC Field | Computer science |
Entry Requirements | Applicants should possess the following: A BSc degree in Computer Science/Information Technology degree or equivalent or A Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering (60% of the core component must be Computer Science related) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent. Degrees awarded by local private institutions of higher learning, including those awarded under any collaborative/franchising schemes with local or foreign partners must be accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). a) CGPA of 2.5 - 2.74/4.00 with Research experience – 1 year; OR, Professional experience in related field- 1 year; OR, One (1) academic publications (journals, not proceeding(s) in related field; OR, Grade B for major/ elective courses; OR, Grade B+ for final year project; b) CGPA of 2.00 - 2.49/4.00 with Research experience - 5 years or professional experience in related field - 5 years, AND One (1) academic publications (journal, not proceeding(s) in related field; OR, Grade B+ for major / elective courses; OR, Grade A- for final year project. |
English Requirement | (Applicable for International Applicants Only) The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements. A minimum of Band 6 for IELTS; or A minimum score of 60 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or A minimum of Band 8.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or A minimum score of 169 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 169/ Occupational English Test (OET) min. score 250; or A minimum score of 59 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or A minimum of Band 109 for CIEP Level (ELS); or A minimum of Band 4 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Exemption is given to candidate if: English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required) IMPORTANT: Candidates are required to provide any of the above English result upon application. Incomplete application will be rejected. |
Special Requirement | - |
Scholarship | No Scholarship Available |
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