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Doctor Of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology - Local Students

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Program Overview
We established the pillars that uphold our tag “A Leader for All”: Innovative, Positive, Persistence, and Integrity. Ph.D. in Information Technology is another pathway for you to be in the professional community and success in every endeavor throughout the journey. The steps you take with us in AQA will ensure you continue learning about the reliability and extensibility of the technology to the highest interpretation of academic. Get hold of this lifetime opportunity to venture into IT discipline, specific field, and relevant industry.
Program Code
AUC/PD/2022/500
Entry Requirements

a) A Master’s Degree (Level 7 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF| or equivalent and candidates must have completed at least one (1) of their earlier Degree (Master’s or Bachelor’s) in Computing or related to computing. OR b) A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) with the following conditions:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) 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) programme;
  • Undergo internal assessment;
  • Any other requirements of the HEP. OR

c) A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) candidates who are registered for Master’s Degree programmes may apply to convert to the Doctoral Degree programmes subjected to the following conditions:

  • Within 1 vear for full time and within 2 years for part-time candidates:
  • Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at Doctoral level through rigorous internal evaluation by the HEP; and
  • Approval of the HEP Senate. OR

d) Other qualifications equivalent to a Master Degree (Level 7 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) in the field or related fields recognised by the HEP Senate.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (For International Students)

International students must have proof of good proficiency in verbal and written English.
1. Obtain Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) score of 60 or
2. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or its equivalent

 

Duration

  • Full time – Minimum 3 years, Maximum 8 years
  • Part Time – Minimum 5 years, Maximum 10 years