Doctor of Philosophy in Information & Communication Technology

College of Graduate Studies

Overview

Doctor of Philosophy in Information & Communication Technology
This programme is a research-intensive doctoral degree designed to advance knowledge and innovation in information and communication technology. It emphasises independent, original research under expert supervision, developing advanced analytical, technical, and research skills in areas such as computing systems, networks, data, and emerging digital technologies. Graduates are prepared for academic careers, research leadership roles, and high-level professional positions in the ICT and digital technology sectors.

About Programme

The Doctor of Philosophy in Information & Communication Technology program is aimed at providing prospective candidates with the ability to develop new/novel knowledge and expand existing knowledge and application of computing solutions in the organization, society, and worldwide.

It exposes the practitioners/researchers to advanced study and training in research, culminating in the submission of a thesis. This program intends to develop research capability, creativity, and ability to collate the results of the research work and to present them in a clear manner, as well as demonstrate knowledge of the literature of the subject.

Program Structure:
The program can be completed within 3-7 years for full-time and part-time candidates. Candidates who enroll in this program are required to register for the following courses:

MPRP672 Research Project
UNIM523 Research Methodology in Information Technology

🗓️ Intakes 2026

January & August

🕒 Duration

4 years (Part-time)

3 years (Full-time)

🪙 Total Programme Fee

RM41,600 - for Malaysian students

RM34,200 - for International students

⭐ Career Prospect

Employability Rate (within 6 months of Graduation):

97.2% Employed | 6.0% Job Creators / Further Study

Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia’s Graduate Tracer Study.

Program Structure

✔️ 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

A Master’s degree in Computing or related fields as accepted by UNITEN Senate; OR
A Master’s degree in Non-Computing fields with a minimum of FIVE (5) years of working experience in Computing or related fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by UNITEN; OR
A Master’s degree in Non-Computing fields with less than five (5) years of working experience in Computing or related fields must undergo a thorough rigorous assessment as determined by UNITEN to identify appropriate prerequisite courses equivalent to their working experience; OR
Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree in Computing or related fields recognized by the Government of Malaysia as equivalent to the above requirement.

For international students: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or its equivalent.

A student who does not meet the English language requirement is required to enroll in the English proficiency courses offered by UNITEN.

A bachelor’s degree with the following conditions:

1. 1. 1. A bachelor's degree in the field or related fields with first-class (CGPA of 3.67 or higher) or its equivalent from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program;
    2. Undergo internal assessment; and
    3. Any other requirements of UNITEN

Bachelor’s degree candidates who are registered for master’s degree programs may apply to convert to the doctoral degree programs subjected to the following conditions:

1. 1. 1. Within 1 year for full time and within 2 years for part-time candidates;
    2. Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at doctoral level through rigorous internal evaluation by UNITEN; and
    3. Approval of UNITEN Senate