MASTER OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY) (MIXED-MODE)

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MASTER OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY)



Programme Overview

The Master of Software Engineering (Software Technology) program provides opportunities for the degree holders in Bachelor of Computer Science or related fields to broaden their fundamental knowledge and skills through advanced courses and research in software engineering. This program equips students with advanced knowledge and skills that will enable them to thrive and excel in the software industry and research.


Full-Time Duration: 3 Semesters, (Mixed-Mode)

Programme Structure

Core Courses (15 credit)
  1. Research Methodology
  2. Architecting Software Systems
  3. Framework - Based Software Design and Development
  4. Software Verification and Validation
  5. Software Project Management

Elective Courses (6 credit)
  1. Big Data Processing
  2. Requirements Engineering
  3. User Experience Design Studio
  4. Advanced Internet of Things
  5. Advanced Machine Learning
  6. Security Risk Analysis and Evaluation

Researcher Courses (21 credit)
  1. Dissertation

Career Prospects

Software Engineer, Software Architect, Project Manager, Software Development Manager, System Analyst, Software Quality Assurance Engineer, Big Data Engineer, User Experience (UX) Designer, Machine Learning Engineer, Security Engineer, Requirements Engineer, Software Consultant, Software Solutions Architect, Product Manager, Cloud Solutions Architect, Technical Lead, DevOps Engineer.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM17,600

Note: Tuition Fee are subject to change.

International

RM43,300 

Intake

Semester 1 (October) Intake 

Semester 2 (March) Intake

Note: Subject to the availability of the programme offering.

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements
For applicants with a CGPA of not less that 3.00:
  • Possess a Bachelor's Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50-2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
  • Graduate from Universiti Malaya; or
  • Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
  • Produce publications in related field; or
  • Receive a scholarship; or
  • Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
  • Pass an interview conducted by Faculty; or
  • Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.

Specific Entry Requirements
  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor's Degree (Honours)
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related Fields: Computer Sciences or Information Technology field
  • Special Requirements: N/A

English Requirements
  • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable