PhD (ICT)
The programme is specially designed to facilitate those who want to do research in the chosen ICT fields under the supervision of experts from around the world.
The programme is grounded in applied research methods and experiential learning and aims at giving the students IT competence on the highest level within one of the main areas in ICT.
With extensive research supervision and training, students will gain strong research foundation as well as the ability to perform independent research.
With extensive research supervision and training, students will gain strong research foundation as well as the ability to perform independent research.
What Our Student Says?
“I graduated from AeU’s Master of Information & Communication Technology Management (MICTM) programme in 2014 and is currently pursuing my PhD (ICT) programme at the same university to further improve my knowledge and skills to enhance my academic career. The PhD offers a systematic comprehension and in-depth understanding of the discipline and mastery of skills and research methods related to the field of ICT. I hope to broaden my boundary of knowledge through an in-depth thesis that will provide me with skills in problem solving, systematic analysis, communication and collaboration.”
Programme Highlights
- Internationally benched marked, approved by the Ministry of Education and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.
- Supported with research workshops, research colloquia and research clinics.
- Access to the physical and digital library comprising of around 190,000 e-books, 95,000 e-journals, and 2.4 million e-theses titles accessible anywhere anytime..
- No proposal is needed at the point of entry. Only brief research intent.
- Viva Voce for international students can be done on-campus or off-campus via video conferencing.
- Transfer of candidature is possible, if compliant-requirements are fulfilled.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a systematic comprehension and in-depth understanding of the discipline and mastery of skills and research methods related to the field of ICT;
- Contribute to original research that broadens the boundary of knowledge through an in-depth thesis that will provide them with skills in problem solving, systematic analysis, communication and collaboration;
- Promote the technological, social and cultural progress in a knowledge-based society in both academic and professional contexts; and
- Demonstrate behaviour that is consistent with codes of professional ethics, legal requirements and responsibility.
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Programme Facts
MQA Code:
A 9886
Programme Code:
(R/482/8/0583) (A9886) (7/24)
Study Mode:
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- Fully Online
- Blended Learning
Duration:
Full-Time 3 Years (9 semesters)
Part-Time 4 Years (12 semesters)
Frequency of Research Workshops / Colloquia (Optional):
Once a month
- Saturday & Sunday
Programme Delivery
Stage 1 : Proposal Development
Stage 2 : Data Collection
Stage 3 : Report Writing
Stage 4 : Thesis Examination / Viva
Voce
Research Fields
Computer Science
- Programming
- System Analysis
- System Design
- Informatics
- Network Administration
- Operating Systems
- Programming Languages (Visual Basic, C++, etc)
- Software Localisation
- Software Testing
Computer Use
- Computer Use
- Internet Use Programmes
- Calculating (Spreadsheets)
- Data Processing
- Desktop Publishing
- Word Processing
Audit Subjects
- Research Methodology
- Quantitative Data Analysis
- Qualitative Data Analysis
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Programme Facts
MQA Code:
A 9886
Programme Code:
(R/482/8/0583) (A9886) (7/24)
Study Mode:
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- Fully Online
- Blended Learning
Duration:
Full-Time 3 Years (9 semesters)
Part-Time 4 Years (12 semesters)
Frequency of Research Workshops / Colloquia (Optional):
Once a month
- Saturday & Sunday
For Malaysian and International Students:
- A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in the field of Computing or related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
- A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-Computing fields with a minimum of FIVE (5) years of working experience in the field of computing or related fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP; OR
- Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree in the field of Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP; OR
- *A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-Computing fields with less than FIVE (5) years of working experience in the field of computing or related fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP and subject to rigorous internal assessment.
Notes:
*Applicable to all doctoral programmes, including doctoral degrees by retrospective or prior publication and TVET
**Refer to Standard Master’s and Doctoral Degree.
ELCR Band (International Students Only):
Achieve a minimum score of 6.0 in the IELTS or equivalent.
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Programme Facts
MQA Code:
A 9886
Programme Code:
(R/482/8/0583) (A9886) (7/24)
Study Mode:
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- Fully Online
- Blended Learning
Duration:
Full-Time 3 Years (9 semesters)
Part-Time 4 Years (12 semesters)
Frequency of Research Workshops / Colloquia (Optional):
Once a month
- Saturday & Sunday
For Malaysian and International students:*
- 10% discount on tuition fee available through student loyalty scheme
For Malaysian students only:*
- 50% discount on tuition fee for senior citizens who are 60 years of age & above
- 75% discount on tuition fee for the disabled
- EPF withdrawal assistance
*Terms and conditions apply
For more details on the discounts and financial incentives, click HERE.
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Programme Facts
MQA Code:
A 9886
Programme Code:
(R/482/8/0583) (A9886) (7/24)
Study Mode:
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- Fully Online
- Blended Learning
Duration:
Full-Time 3 Years (9 semesters)
Part-Time 4 Years (12 semesters)
Frequency of Research Workshops / Colloquia (Optional):
Once a month
- Saturday & Sunday
