The Master of Information Technology (by research) at Nilai University is designed to prepare graduates with advanced knowledge and the skill to deal with organisation's computing needs. This program will enable students to expand their knowledge of concepts and techniques used in the Information Technology industry. It provides an opportunity for students to extend and enhance their development beyond scholarly understanding and to conduct systematic research within an area of interest in the field of computing.
The research topics may include but are not limited to the following topics:
Advanced Database
Advanced Computer Networks
Programming Language
Knowledge Management
IT Governance
Business Intelligence
Computer Security
Advanced Project Management
Project, Advanced Multimedia Applications
Research Methodology in Information Technology
Interactive Systems Design
Intelligent Systems
Strategic Information System Planning
Computer Forensics
Internet of Things
A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields |
with a minimum CGPA of 3.00, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or |
A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Non-Computing field |
with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; or |
Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields recognized by the Government of Malaysia |
| subject to HEP Senate |
English QualificationsFor international students only : |
IELTS - Score of 6.0 MUET - 4.0 TOEFL - 8.5 (Ess OL) / 60 (iBT) Pearson - 59 Linguaskill - 169 OET - 250 ELS - 109 |
The Master of Information Technology by Research Programme encompasses the following five phases:
Phase I – Pre-requisite Core** Course (3 credit hours) |
| Research Methodology and Statistics (Compulsory) |
Phase II – Preliminary Research |
| This represents the first part of the master's research project and forms the basis on which students build their proposal and eventually their project. |
Phase III – Proposal Defence |
| Each student must publicly present and defend his/her research proposals. The student is only allowed to continue with his/her research to Phase IV on passing of the defence of his/her proposal. |
Phase IV – Thesis Preparation |
| The student proceeds to his/her data collection, data analysis and report writing. |
Phase V – Viva Voce |
| After completion and submission of the thesis, the student is required to attend a Viva Voce to orally defend his/her thesis. |
