Master of Computer Science via ODL (By Coursework)
Faculty of Computing & Informatics (FCI),
Open and Distance Learning (ODL)
(N-DL/0613/7/0024) 11/25 (MQA/SWA14087)
Master of Computer Science is a Master programme by coursework, offered by Faculty of Computing and Informatics. Although the name of the programme reflects its specialization in software engineering, Master of Computer Science is constantly reviewed to ensure that the programme is kept abreast with new technologies and the needs of the industry from time to time. For example, new electives such as Security in Computing, Data Mining and Analytics as well as High Performance Computing for Big Data were introduced in line with the advancement of CyberSecurity and Big Data. Candidates pursuing this programme have an advantage of getting exposure to other computer science fields apart from software engineering field.
Entry Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to a thorough rigorous internal assessment as determined by the HEP; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Non-Computing field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted subject to a thorough rigorous internal assessment as determined by the HEP to identify the appropriate prerequisite courses that equivalent to their working experience in the Computing or related fields; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Non-Computing field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted subject to appropriate prerequisite courses; OR
- Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field of Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia must fulfil the requirement on item 1 or 2.
English Entry Requirement:
• Minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or its equivalent*
• *The equivalency table is as below:
| English Competency | CEFR HighB1 | CEFR LowB2 | CEFR MidB2 | CEFR HighB2 |
| IELTS | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| MUET | Band3.5 | Band4.0 | Band4.0 | Band4.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 40 | 46 | 60 | 79 |
| TOEFL Essentials | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9.5 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 47 | 51 | 59 | 63 |
| Linguaskill Online | 154 | 160 | 169 | 176 |
• In addition to the above, any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of the University.
• The English language requirement is waived for candidates who are native English speakers, or who have completed their entry qualification with English as medium of instruction.
Programme Duration
Part-Time (only):Min. 2 years, Max. 5 years
