Overview
This programme is designed for candidates who wish to obtain more knowledge and skills in the area of Computer Science and to become an academician or researcher.  Graduates from this programme will have necessary ground to pursue Computer Science at the Doctor of Philosophy level.

Programme Aims
The M Sc. Computer Science programme is aimed to produce computer science academicians and researchers that are able to independently acquire, develop and apply advance computer science knowledge and skills in solving computational problems. Students will be introduced to a breadth of advanced topics in various areas of computer science, in which current issues and developments are critically discussed. Active learning environment involving critical analysis of current literature in various computer science area is practised. Students are also expected to execute research based project to develop effective research skills in computer science.

Objectives
1. To produce graduates who are equipped with the ability to independently acquire, develop and apply advanced computer science knowledge and skills to solve problems
2. To prepare graduates to be competent researchers and academicians in areas related to computer science
3. To produce graduates who have the ability to pursue higher qualifications at PhD level 

Type of Programmes
There are two types of programmes: Mainstream Programme (Program Perdana) and Part-time Programme. These programmes are usually conducted at UTM Skudai campus.

Mode of Study
Mode of study is a full taught course, in which the programme is very similar to undergraduate degrees where the students need to complete a structured, subject-based programme of compulsory and elective subjects and also a research project.

Locations and Language
The programme will be conducted at Faculty of Computer Science and Information Systems, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, with English as the language of communication.

Entry Requirement
Bachelor’s degree with honors in Computer Science or a related discipline; or for those without a good honors degree, candidates must have substantial working experience in the area. Candidates are expected to have taken Data Base, Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligent, Software Engineering, Computer Architecture, Computer Communication  Network, Theories of Computer Science or similar subjects., failing which , they have to taken MCM 0133 Data Base, MCG 0023 Computer Graphic, MCP 0053 Artificial Intelligent, MCP 0093 Software Engineering, MCS 0013 Computer Architecture, MCS 0023 Computer Communication & Network, and  MCP0083 Theories of Computer Science  respectively.

International Student Entry
International applicants to Universiti Teknologi Malaysia must satisfy academic admission and English language proficiency requirement (IELTS band 6 or TEOFL score of 550)  and any other conditions specified.  Students who do not fulfill English Language proficiency will be required to take an English exam upon registration, failing which, they have to register for English modules offered at the university.

Course Structure
All students are required to take University Compulsory  Elective Subjects (2 credits), Compulsory Faculty Subject (3 credits), Core Subjects (21 credits) and a Master’s Project (6 credits).  The total number of credits required for the award of a degree is 32 credits.

Exit Points
Students may graduate after successfully completing minimum of 32 credits, and must obtain a final academic grade of at least 3.0 CGPA.

Fees
Malaysian Students
Full Time Study : RM 1,746 per semester (New Students)
RM1,396 per semester (Continuing Students)
Part Time Study : RM1,346 per semester (New Students)
RM996 per semester (Continuing Students)

International Students
Full Time Study : RM 3,506 per semester (New Students)
RM1,500 (bond)
RM3,156 per semester (Continuing Students)

All payment should be made to "Bendahari UTM" via bank draft and addressed directly to School of Graduate Studies, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Takzim, MALAYSIA.

Career Opportunities
Graduate of the programme can work as a Researcher, Academician, System Analysis, System Engineer, IT Consultant, Software Enginner.

Contact Person
Research-Stream Coordinator
Name: Dr. Norafida Ithnin
Tel: 07-5532376
Fax: 07-5565044
Email: afida@utm.my

Full/Part Time Programme Coordinator
Name: Dr. Kamalrulnizam Abu Bakar
Tel: 07-5532382
Fax: 07-5565044
Email: kamarul@utm.my

Offshore Programme Coordinator
Name: Azli Ismun
Tel: 03-26154940
Fax: 03-26914430
Email: azli@utmkl.utm.my