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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Data Science (by Research)
About
In order to support the country's ambition for an inventive society and the use of science and technology as a tool for sustainable management and development, this program seeks to produce data science professionals and leaders with positive attitudes and values. It is available for both full-time (3-6 years) and part-time (4-8 years), providing flexibility for working professionals and individuals with other commitments while allowing them to pursue a PhD degree. Working with vast amounts of data, this field employs state-of-the-art tools and methods to find hidden patterns that support corporate operations, particularly decision-making, making it an ideal choice for students interested in analytics, problem-solving, and leveraging technology to drive business insights.
Key facts
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | January, May, September |
| Total estimated cost (local) | $ 13,347 |
| Total estimated cost (foreign) | $ 13,347 |
Subjects
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Computer Science
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 13,347 | $ 13,347 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 13,347 | $ 13,347 |
| Estimated cost per year | $ 4,449 | $ 4,449 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Local students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $ 133 |
| General Deposit (refundable) | $ 66-$ 111 |
Foreign students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $ 133 |
| EMGS Fee | $ 562 |
| Regustration Fee | $ 535 |
| General Deposit (refundable) | $ 133 |
| Administration Fee | $ 892-$ 2,232 |
| EMGS Renewal Fee | $ 312 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact us for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Entry Level and Requirements
- A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in Computing or related fields as accepted by the University Senate
- A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) 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 the university
- A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) 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 the university to identify the appropriate prerequisite courses that equivalent to their working experience in the Computing or related fields
- Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia as equivalent to the above requirement.
English Language Requirements:
- A Master’s Degree conducted in English*
- Credit 6 in MCE / SPM / GCE level
- IELTS score of 6.0
- Equivalent score from any of the above obtained at undergraduate level at a recognised university*
* A copy of the document from the university is required during submission as proof of English proficiency
Note: International students are subject to meet entry requirements that reflect similar qualifications and experience as stated above.
Curriculum
Program Structure
- Research Methodology
- Proposal Defence
- Research Thesis Supervision
- Students are required to produce a minimum 40,000-word thesis for fulfilment of the graduation requirement
- Must publish a minimum of one paper in an international journal
- Viva Voce in the final year