Master of Science in Information Technology (By Research)

College of Graduate Studies

R3/0611/7/0004 (12/27) (MQA/A8588)

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Overview

Master of Science in Information Technology (By Research)
This programme aims at providing Master’s Degree holders with advanced knowledge and skills in dealing with an organization’s computing requirements and needs. This program intends to cater for both Computer Science and Information Technology graduates.

 

About Programme

The program can be completed within 2-3 years for full-time candidates and 3-4 years for part-time candidates.  Candidates who enroll in this program are required to register for the following courses:

 

  • MPRM540 Thesis
  • UNIM523 Research Methodology
🗓️ Intakes 2026
January & August
 
🕒 Duration
2 years (Part-time)
3 years (Full-time)

🪙 Total Programme Fee

RM22,200 - for Malaysian students

RM16,800 - for International students

 

⭐ Career Prospect
  1. Range of Monthly Salary (from fresh to senior position):
    RM2,000 – RM25,000
    Source: Jobstreet Salary Report and Kelly Services (Malaysia) Salary Guide.

  2. Employability Rate (within 6 months of Graduation):
    94.0% Employed | 6.0% Job Creators / Further Study
    Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia’s Graduate Tracer Study.

Program Structure

✔️ Information Systems

✔️ Information Security

✔️ Data Analytics

✔️ Health Informatics

✔️ Artificial Intelligence

✔️ Machine Learning

✔️ Human-Computer Interaction

✔️ IT Governance

✔️Interactive Systems Design

✔️ Image Processing

✔️Multimedia Design and Applied Multimedia

✔️ Game Design

✔️ E-Commerce

 ✔️ E-Business

✔️ Software Engineering

 ✔️ Software Agent

✔️ Social Commerce

 ✔️ Software Testing

✔️ Knowledge Management

✔️ Data Communications and Networking

✔️ Research Methodology Seminar

 ✔️ Research Project
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 3.00, as accepted by UNITEN Senate; OR

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 3.00 can be accepted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment as determined by UNITEN; OR

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Non-Computing field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to a thorough rigorous assessment as determined by UNITEN to identify the appropriate prerequisite courses that equivalent to their working experience in the Computing or related fields; OR

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Non-Computing field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to appropriate prerequisite courses; OR

  • Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia must fulfil the requirement on item i or ii.
  • 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.