Master Of Science (Information Technology)

The Master of Science Information Technology (IT) programmes are developed to produce graduates who are capable of applying the acquired specific knowledge and skills in decision making and solving management problems, and are well prepared to face the challenges of managing organizations in the current global business environment.

This programme requires students to complete a dissertation in their field of study, in which students are examined based on their ability to apply and integrate the knowledge in specialized areas. The dissertation also allows them to further enhance their analytical, communication and writing skills.

Admission Requirements:

• Admission to Master of Science Information Technology
• (IT) can be granted based on the criteria specified below:
• i. A bachelor’s degree with honours from recognised universities with CGPA of at least 2.75; or
• A bachelor’s degree with a CGPA 2.50 and have at least five (5) years work experience;
• ii. Any English qualification recognised by the UUM Senate Or
• Fulfill the English language requirement set by the UUM Senate.

Course Structure:

• Core Courses (24 Credit Hours)
• STIN5014 Artificial Intelligence
• STIW5054 Software Modelling and Design
• STIW5044 Object Oriented Programming Development
• STIJ5014 Distributed Systems
• STID5034 Database Systems
• STIQ6014 Research Methodology in Computing
• Elective Courses (8 Credit Hours)
• Choose TWO (2) courses from the following list or any
• other courses approved by the
• Dean of School of Computing (SOC):
• STID6064 Computational Modelling and Simulation
• STID6074 IT Facility and Service Management
• STID6084 Seminar in Computing
• STID6094 Directed Study in Computing
• STIJ6064 Cybersecurity
• STIJ6074 Mobile Development Technologies
• STIJ6084 Forensic Computing
• STIK6024 Future Networks
• STIK6034 Virtualization in Networks
• STIN5084 Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
• STIW6074 Human Computer Interactions
• STIW6014 Requirements Engineering
• STIW6044 Software Quality Measurement
• STIW6054 Usability Engineering
• STIW6064 Emergent Software Architecture