Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science) – Research
Postgraduate
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of Philosophy (Computer Science) – Research MQR Code: MQA/FA6589 |
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| 2. | Brief introduction | ||||||||||||||||
The Doctor of Philosophy
(Computer Science) by Research programme is offered by the Department
of Computer Science in 2011. The programme is designed to enhance
knowledge and impart technical competencies to postgraduate students on
issue pertaining to Computer Science area. Graduates from this
programme are expected to:
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Program Outcome |
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Career Opportunities |
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| There is a high demand from employers for
computer science graduates from a wide variety of organizations
government and private sectors. Graduates can position themselves in a
large number of exciting fields of works. Some of positions are as
follows: • System Developer • Computer Analyst • Data Scientist • Database Developer • Software Engineer • Network System Administrator • Wireless Systems Designer • Information Security Analyst • Computer Forensic Analyst • Network Engineer • Academician • Researcher in Computer Science |
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Program Structure |
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| In the first semester, a student is required to audit
two (2) Kulliyyah required courses: ICT Research Methods and Islamic
Worldview on ICT and Society. Within six (6) months from the
registration date, students are required to submit his/her research
synopsis proposal which need to be defended. Pre-requisites for the
defence proposal are (1) to attend the PG seminar that will be held
once every fortnight in the semester at least two times, and (2) Do a
presentation in this seminar at least once. Upon approval, the student
will continue his/her research. The final thesis needs to be submitted
at the end of the study period. There will be at least two (2)
examiners to evaluate the final thesis, one of whom must be from other
than IIUM. The appointment of all examiners shall be recommended by the
Kulliyyah Postgraduate Committee (KPGC) and endorsed by the
University’s Senate. An oral defence of the thesis will be arranged
once agreed by the examiners. |
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Areas of Research |
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| Artificial Intelligence, Soft Computing, Database Systems, Big Data, Data Science, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Computer Security, Computer Network and Distributed Systems, Quantum Computing, Cognitive Science, Knowledge Management, Ubiquitous Computer, and Algorithms and Theory. | |||||||||||||||||
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Duration of Study |
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| This programme is offered via full time and part time
mode. The full time programme would normally require three (3) years (6
semesters) study duration and the maximum duration allowed is 6 years
(12 semesters). The part time programme would normally require six (6) years (12 semesters) to the maximum of 8 years (16 semesters). |
Student Affair
