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Doctor of Philosophy in Information and Communication Technology

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)

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Program overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Information & Communication Technology Program at UNITEN University Malaysia empowers PhD degree holders to generate new knowledge and advance the application of computing solutions. It provides advanced study, research training, and thesis submission, fostering research capabilities, creativity, effective communication of research findings, and deep understanding of the subject's literature.

Entry Requirements

  • Hold a master's degree in the field or a related field recognized by the HEP Senate.
  • Possess qualifications equivalent to a master's degree recognized by the Government of Malaysia.
  • Complete prerequisite courses if you lack a related qualification or working experience in the field.
  • International students must meet English language proficiency requirements (TOEFL score of 500 or IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent).

For a bachelor's degree:

  • Hold a bachelor's degree in the field or a related field with a first-class grade (CGPA of 3.67 or higher) or equivalent.
  • Undergo internal assessment.
  • Fulfill additional requirements set by the HEP.

Curriculum

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Key Research Areas

  • Information Systems
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Human-Computer Interaction and Visualization
  • Knowledge Management
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Communications and Networking
  • IT Governance
  • Advanced Project Management
  • Interactive Systems Design
  • Data Modeling
  • Software models
  • Software Quality
  • Data Analytics

Available scholarships

  • International Student Tuition Fee Rebate

    A tuition fee reduction of RM 4,000 is available to students of all nationalities. This RM 4,000 The rebate will be divided equally and applied during The first year of study, specifically distributed across Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Entry requirements

PhD: a master's degree and a research proposal.

Typically IELTS 5 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Content creator
  • PR specialist
  • Journalist
  • Social media manager

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