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CANDIDATURE REQUIREMENTS

Master of Computer Science (Master by Research)

No Requirement

1. Fulfil the minimum candidature duration of 2 semesters.
Fulfil the University language requirement (Bahasa Malaysia and English) no later
2.
than the second (2 ) semester of candidature
nd
Fulfil the residential requirement of 6 months

Candidates are considered to have fulfilled the residential requirement if they have
3. completed requirements 4, 5 and 6 and including the following:
(a) Face-to-face consultation with the supervisor(s) as imposed by the faculty;
and/or
(b) Participation in any faculty activities as required by the faculty

Attend at least three (3) credits of the Research Methodology Course no later
4.
than the second (2nd) semester of candidature.

Present a research proposal at Proposal Defence no later than the second (2nd)
5.
semester of candidature

Present research progress at Candidature Defence no later than the third (3rd)
6.
semester of candidature

The candidates must fulfil the following publication requirement before the
Examination Committee (Board) meeting:

Publication Requirements

• Master's Degree Candidate pursuing a programme in the field of Science must show proof
of acceptance of publication for at least one (1) paper in ISI (WoS) Journals before a
Committee of Examiners meeting.

• Master's Degree Candidate pursuing a programme in the field of Social Science must show
proof of acceptance of publication for at least one (1) paper in the category A or B refereed
journal recognized by Faculty/Academy/Institute/Centre prior to a Committee of Examiners
meeting.