Master in Science in Information and Communication Technology - B

1. PEO1: Provide excellent career opportunities by offering high-level coverage of ICT principles and an appreciation of the emerging issues and technologies in the field, together with specific competencies in networking and telecommunication
2. PEO2: Prepare students for advanced research and knowledge at Doctoral level or at any research career
3. PEO3: Produce professionals equipped with advanced skills, techniques and knowledge in the ICT field
4. PEO4: Expand the students’ knowledge with a balance of theory and advanced practical skills

1. PLO1: Utilize scientific research methods to acquire, interpret and extend knowledge in the field of ICT in general and in the chosen topic in particular
2. PLO2: Acquire and make use of the knowledge concerning current research issues in an ICT topic to positively contribute to the domain of the selected topic
3. PLO3: Design usable, efficient and effective solutions to an ICT matter of concern based on proper analyses
4. PLO4: Develop and/or use the appropriate skills/tools to analyze the performance and evaluate the usability, efficiency and effectiveness of the proposed solutions
5. PLO5: Communicate and function effectively in a team
6. PLO6: Use references and citation without plagiarism; report and effectively present quantitative and qualitative research findings
7. PLO7: Demonstrate awareness of issues relating to the society and humanity; and act according to the codes of professional ethics and responsibilities
8. PLO8: Demonstrate entrepreneurship and managerial skills, as well as in sights into the enabling nature of the gained key (transferable) skills in other work environments and the range of opportunities within and outside the field

1. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
2. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted subject toa thorough rigorous assessment as determined by the HEP; OR
3. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Non-Computing field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment as determined by the HEP to identify the appropriate prerequisite courses that equivalent to their working experience in the Computing or related fields; OR
4. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Non-Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to appropriate prerequisite courses; OR
5. Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields recognised by

Language Requirements – For International Students

Where the medium of instruction of a course is English and if applicant’s first language is other than English, applicants are required to obtain a score of either:

English language proficiency exam with a minimum overall band score of :

– Band 4 in MUET or equivalent to CEFR (Low B2).

– 46 in TOEFL or

– 5.5 in IELTS.

1. Semester (1), Subject code (GNET5014), Subject (Software and Database in Data Communication Network), Category (Core), Credit Hours (4)
2. Semester (1), Subject code (GNET5023), Subject (Networks and Routing), Category (Core), Credit Hours (3)
3. Semester (1), Subject code (–), Subject (Elective), Category (Elective), Credit Hours (3)
4. Semester (2), Subject code (GMET5073), Subject (Research Methodology), Category (Core), Credit Hours (3)
5. Semester (2), Subject code (GICT5023), Subject (Open Source for the Enterprise), Category (Core), Credit Hours (3)
6. Semester (2), Subject code (–), Subject (Elective), Category (Elective), Credit Hours (4)
7. Semester (3), Subject code (GICT5018), Subject (Dissertation), Category (–), Credit Hours (10)
8. Semester (4), Subject code (GICT5018), Subject (Dissertation), Category (–), Credit Hours (10)

Elective Subject

1. Subject code (GCPS5014), Subject (Semantic Web Programming), Category (Elective), Credit Hours (4)
2. Subject code (GICT5013), Subject (Internetworking Technologies), Category (Elective), Credit Hours (3)
3. Subject code (GSEC5014), Subject (Network Security), Category (Elective), Credit Hours (3)
4. Subject code (GICT5034), Subject (Professional Issues in ICT), Category (Elective), Credit Hours (3)
5. Subject code (GNET5033), Subject (Telecommunications and Data Communications), Category (Elective), Credit Hours (3)
6. Subject code (GCPS5033), Subject (E-learning Strategies and Technologies), Category (Elective), Credit Hours (3)
7. Subject code (GCPS5043), Subject (Usability Engineering), Category (Elective), Credit Hours (3)
8. Subject code (GCPS5053), Subject (Electronic Government Strategies and Implementation), Category (Elective), Credit Hours (3)
9. Subject code (GMMD5013), Subject (Multimedia Networking), Category (Elective), Credit Hours (3)

Full Time: 3 – 6 Semesters (1.5 – 3 Academic Years)

Part Time: 4 – 8 Semesters (2 – 4 Academic Years)

This program is accredited by Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE) and Malaysia Quality Assurance (MQA). Accreditation reference numbers are as follows:

On-Campus: MQA/PA0800/OC

On-Line: MQA/PA0354/OL

For international students studying On Campus (OC) mode, Visa Fees and University Bond fees are excluded.