Overview of Master of Philosophy (Software Engineering) in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
The Master of Philosophy, Field: Software Engineering is offered on a full-time basis. The full-time programme is offered only at the UTM Main Campus in Johor Bahru. The duration of study for the full-time programme is subjected to the student’s entry qualifications and lasts between two (2) years to a maximum of four (4) years.
The programme is offered on full-time basis and is based on a 2-Semester per academic session. This is a full research programme. The candidate is supervised by a lecturer. The directed research work introduces candidates to the process by which new knowledge is developed and applied accordingly. Assessment is done by examining first assessment reports (research proposal), each semester’s progress reports, and thesis examination (viva-voce).
RESEARCH AREAS
Software Modeling and Specification
Software Quality and Testing
Software Usability and Reusability
Software as Service
Dependable Embedded Real-Time Systems
Agile Software Development
Intelligent Software Systems
Model Driven Architecture
Software Product Line
Software Maintenance and Evolution
Human Computer Interaction
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Obtained Bachelor degree with the following grade
First Class
Second Class Upper
Excellent Pass
Scale
Working Experience
CPA Scale of 4
2.75 or higher
No Working Experience Needed
CPA Scale of 5
3.38 or higher
CPA Scale of 20
13.75 and higher
Percentage
68.75% or higher
1000 Marks
687.5 or higher
Obtained Bachelor degree with the following grade
Second Class Lower
Very Good Pass
Scale
Working Experience
CPA Scale of 4
2.50 <CPA < 2.75
Subject to rigorous internal
assessment
CPA Scale of 5
3.13 <CPA < 3.43
CPA Scale of 20
12.5 <CPA < 13.75
Percentage
62.5% <CPA < 68.75%
1000 Marks
625 <CPA < 687.5
Obtained Bachelor degree with the following grade
Good Pass
Third Class
Scale
Working Experience
CPA Scale of 4
CPA below 2.50
5 years working experience
in the related field
CPA Scale of 5
CPA below 3.13
CPA Scale of 20
CPA below 12.5
Percentage
CPA below 62.5%
1000 Marks
CPA below 625
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
To graduate, students must:
Achieve a total minimum of 9 credits hours with minimum CPA of 3.0.
Successfully defend a comprehensive oral examination (viva voce) of the thesis submitted at the completion of study.
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