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Vision
A leading international university that promotes a wide range of knowledge in its various aspects to serve humanity and to promote its advancement.
Mission
- Disseminating knowledge using the best means and learning methods; knowledge development and intellectual exchange consistent with international level of excellence; to create conducive educational and research environment for knowledge seekers all over the world that serves society and preserves ethical values.
Objective
- Provide excellent career opportunities by offering high-level coverage of ICT principles and an appreciation of the emerging issues and technologies in the field, together with specific competencies in networking and telecommunication.
- Prepare students for advanced research and knowledge at Doctoral level or at any research career.
- Produce professionals equipped with advanced skills, techniques and knowledge in the ICT field.
- Expand the students’ knowledge with a balance of theory and advanced practical skills.
Learning Outcomes
- Utilize scientific research methods to acquire, interpret and extend knowledge in the field of ICT in general and in the chosen topic in particular.
- Acquire and make use the knowledge concerning current research issues in an ICT topic to positively contribute to the domain of the selected topic.
- Design usable, efficient and effective solutions to an ICT matter of concern based on proper analysis.
- Develop and/or use the appropriate skills/tools to analyze the performance and evaluate the usability, efficiency and effectiveness of the proposed solutions.
- Communicate and function effectively in a team.
- Use references and citation without plagiarism; report and effectively present quantitative and qualitative research findings.
- Demonstrate awareness of issues relating to the society and humanity; and act according to the codes of professional ethics and responsibilities.
- Demonstrate entrepreneurship and managerial skills, as well as in sights into the enabling nature of the gained key [transferable] skills in other work environments and the range of opportunities within and outside the field.
Entry Requirements
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English Language:
Since the medium of instruction of this program is in English, all applicants must meet the English language requirement before being admitted to the programme. Examples include:
- Having English as their mother tongue.
- Substantially worked or studied in an English-speaking country (such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States).
- English language proficiency exam with a minimum overall band score of 550 in TOEFL or 5.5 in IELTS.
- A minimum overall band score of 4.00 in MEDIU’s English Language Placement Test (MUET).
- Any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of the University.
ACCREDITATION REF. NO.
This program is accredited and certified by Ministry of Education Malaysia (Higher Education) and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Accreditation reference numbers are shown below:
Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE)
| On Campus | On Line |
(The MOE’s approval letter been separated for Structure B & Structure C) |
– |
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
| On Campus | On Line |
| MQA/PA0353 | – |
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The applicant could enroll for this program under one of the following three structures. Please click below on structure A, B or C for tuition fees and more details:
A: RESEARCH
The applicant is required to study a subject named Research Methodology, then the applicant can start the research under the supervision of an academic member of the Postgraduate Studies Department.
Study Duration:
| Workload | Minimum Duration | Maximum Duration |
| Full Time | 2 Years (4 Semesters) | 3 Years (6 Semesters) |
| Part Time | 3 Years (6 Semesters) | 5 Years (10 Semesters) |
- For international students studying On Campus (OC) mode, Visa Fees and University Bond fees are excluded.
- Visa Fees & University Bond fees costs around RM5,120, it depends on the students nationality.
- All fees are subjected to change at the University’s discretion.
B: COURSES AND THESIS
Applicant studies 7 subjects and prepares a thesis using any of the following study workloads available at the faculty:
Study Duration:
| Workload | Minimum Duration | Maximum Duration |
| Full Time | 1.5 Years (3 Semesters) | 3 Years (6 Semesters) |
| Part Time | 2 Years (4 Semesters) | 5 Years (10 Semesters) |
Credit hours required from the applicant is between 40 to 42 hours – distributed over courses and project paper. Course details are provided as follows:
Course Details:
| No. | Year | Semester | Subject | Subject Code | Category | Credit Hours |
| 1 | First | First | Research Methodology | GMET5073 | Faculty | 3 |
| 2 | First | First | Software and Database in Data Communication Network | GNET5014 | Core | 4 |
| 3 | First | First | Electronic Enterprise: Strategy and Architecture | GCPS5023 | Core | 3 |
| 4 | First | First | Elective Module | — | Elective | 3/4 |
| 5 | First | Second | e-Learning Strategies and Technologies | GCPS5033 | Core | 3 |
| 6 | First | Second | Usability Engineering | GCPS5043 | Core | 3 |
| 7 | First | Second | Elective Module | — | Elective | 3/4 |
| 8 | Second | First | Dissertation | GICT5118 | Core | 18 |
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| E1. | Semantic Web Programming (GCPS5014) | Elective | 4 |
| E2. | Telecommunications and Data Communications (GNET5033) | Elective | 3 |
| E3 | Network Security (GSEC5014) | Elective | 4 |
| E4 | Electronic Government Strategies and Implementation (GCPS5053) | Elective | 3 |
| E5 | Professional Issues in ICT (GICT5034) | Elective | 3 |
| E6 | Networks and Routing (GNET5023) | Elective | 3 |
| E7 | Internet-working Technologies (GICT5013) | Elective | 3 |
| E8 | Open Source for the Enterprise (GICT5023) | Elective | 3 |
| E9 | Multimedia Networking (GMMD5013) | Elective | 3 |
| E10** | Risk Management (GICT5053) | Elective | 3 |
**”Risk Management” is added as one of the elective subjects to the applicant.
- For international students studying On Campus (OC) mode, Visa Fees and University Bond fees are excluded.
- Visa Fees & University Bond fees costs around RM5,120, it depends on the students nationality.
- All fees are subjected to change at the University’s discretion.
C: COURSES AND PROJECT PAPER
The applicant studies a total of 11 subjects and prepares a project paper using any of the following study workloads available at the faculty:
Study Duration:
| Workload | Minimum Duration | Maximum Duration |
| Full Time | 1.5 Years (3 Semesters) | 4 Years (8 Semesters) |
| Part Time | 3 Years (6 Semesters) | 6 Years (12 Semesters) |
Credit hours required from the applicant is between 41 to 43 hours – distributed over courses and thesis. Course details are provided as follows:
Courses Details:
| No. | Year | Semester | Subject | Subject Code | Category | Credit Hours |
| 1 | First | First | Research Methodology | GMET5073 | Faculty | 3 |
| 2 | First | First | Software and Database in Data Communication Network | GNET5014 | Core | 4 |
| 3 | First | First | Electronic Enterprise: Strategy and Architecture | GCPS5023 | Core | 3 |
| 4 | First | First | Semantic Web Programming | GCPS5014 | Core | 4 |
| 5 | First | Second | Telecommunications and Data Communications | GNET5033 | Core | 4 |
| 6 | First | Second | e-Learning strategies and technologies | GCPS5033 | Core | 3 |
| 7 | First | Second | Usability Engineering | GCPS5043 | Core | 3 |
| 8 | First | Second | Elective Module | — | Elective | 3/4 |
| 9 | Second | First | Network Security | GSEC5014 | Core | 4 |
| 10 | Second | First | Electronic Government Strategies and Implementation | GCPS5053 | Core | 3 |
| 11 | Second | First | Project | GICT5054 | Project | 4 |
| 12 | Second | First | Elective Module | — | Elective | 3/4 |
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Elective Module |
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| E1 | Professional Issues in ICT (GICT5034) | Elective | 3 |
| E2 | Networks and Routing (GNET5023) | Elective | 3 |
| E3 | Internetworking Technologies (GICT5013) | Elective | 3 |
| E4 | Open Source for the Enterprise (GICT5023) | Elective | 3 |
| E5 | Multimedia Networking (GMMD5013) | Elective | 3 |
| E6 | Risk Management (GICT5053) | Elective | 3 |
**Risk Management is added as one of the elective subjects
- Visa Fees & University Bond fees costs around RM5,120, it depends on the students nationality.
- For international students studying On Campus (OC) mode, Visa Fees and University Bond fees are excluded.
- All fees are subjected to change at the University’s discretion.
Tuition fees in Malaysian Ringgit:
Structure A: Research
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Structure B: Courses and Thesis
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Structure C: Courses and Project Paper
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