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MASTER OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY)
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

1. Programme Type

The Master of Software Engineering (Software Technology) programme which shall consist of
coursework and research leading to the submission of a dissertation in the candidate’s area
of study whereby fifty percent (50%) or more of the total number of credits shall be for
research.
2. Admission Requirements

(1) Qualifications for Admission

(i) A bachelor’s degree with Honours or a equivalent in Computer
Science/Information Technology/related field from a recognized university with a
CGPA of 3.0 and above/equivalent,

OR

(ii) A bachelor degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/related field
from a recognized university with a CGPA in the range of 2.50 – 2.99/equivalent
can be considered provided the fulfilment of the University requirements.

(2) English Language Proficiency

(a) International candidates are required to:

(i) At least IELTS Band 6 (Academic) or TOEFL score of 550 (paper
based) / 213 (computer based) / 80 (Internet based) /PTE
Academic/PTE Online with minimum score 57 if their first degree is
from a university where English is not the medium of instruction;

OR

(ii) pass an English proficiency test approved by the University.

3. Duration of Study
Through Coursework and Dissertation Programme

(1) The programme of study : three (3) to eight (8) semesters.

4. Programme Structure

(1) The Master of Software Engineering (Software Technology) Programme consisting of
coursework and dissertation shall consist of forty-two (42) credits comprising two parts,
namely:

(a) Part I which consist of:

(i) five (5) core courses, each three credits;

and

(ii) two (2) elective courses, each three credits.