Taylor's University

Overview\ of Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science) in Taylor's University Malaysia

The Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science is a research programme aimed for those who wish to be excited of innovation and/or discovery in a changing global landscape. This programme facilitates graduate students to have a strong grounding on algorithmic foundations of computing, endeavour scientific research in a variety of fields in Computer Science or IT, preparing them in applying computational thinking to a diversity of applications in Computer Science and beyond that may cut-across disciplines.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Students are required to pass the Research Methodology modules (6 credit hours) in the first year of their candidature.

REQUIREMENTS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Master's Degree

A Master's Degree (Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF Level 7) in computing or related to computing or any other equivalent qualification from any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate; AND

• Degree

Candidates must have completed at least 1 of their earlier Degrees (Master's or Bachelor's) in computing or related to computing.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

• IELTS

Band 6.5

• TOEFL

88 (Internet Based Test)

• MUET

Band 5

• Taylor's EET

Overall Score 6.5

• Taylor's IEN

Level 2- Grade B+

• Bachelor's Degree/ Master’s Degree

Completed Bachelor's Degree/ Master’s Degree that was conducted in English

CAREER PROSPCETS

When you’ve successfully completed this programme, you could advance to any of these exciting careers, including:

• Applications Developer
• Database Designer
• E-Business Consultant
• Computer Communications Specialists
• Games Developer

• Games Graphic Designer
• Analyst Programmer
• Client / Server Specialist
• Information Technology Officer