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

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.