Overview of Master of Computer Science (MCSS) in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
The Master of Computer Science is offered on a full-time and part-time basis. The full-time and part-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 one and half (2) years to a maximum of four (4) years.
The programme is offered on full-time basis and are based on a 2-Semester per academic session. This is a mixed-mode master programme. Academic load for each semester depends on total number of credits. Students can take a minimum of one course (equivalent to 3-4 credits) up to a maximum of twenty (20 credits) for full-time. Students are required to finish all course works before starting dissertation. Assessment method for academic achievement is the combination of two (2) parts, that is based on GPA/CGPA and research progress report. The research progress report needs to be submitted by week 12 of the semester through GSMS. Dissertation evaluation is graded based on three categories i.e. satisfactory (MM), Unsatisfactory (TM) and Fail (GG).
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 45 credits hours with a minimum CPA of 3.00.
Complete the research at final semester.
Successfully defend a comprehensive oral examination (viva voce) of the thesis submitted at the completion of study.
