Master

=List Of Master Program=

Below are list of Master Programme:

1.1. by coursework 1.2. by coursework and thesis
 * 1) Masters of Information Technology (Computer Science)
 * 1) Masters of Information Technology (Intelligent System)
 * 2) Masters of Information Technology (Management Information System)
 * 3) Masters of Information Technology (Information Science)


 * 1) Masters of Information Technology (Information Technology in Industry)


 * 1) Masters of Health Informatics

Course Structure
The Graduate programme was created with the purpose of producing graduates with in- depth knowledge in the ield of Information Technology, increasing research activity in the ield of Information Technology and endeavouring to bring closer the public/private sectors and the university. For the Graduate Programme, the Faculty of Information Science and Technology offers 3 differing structures which comprise:

• Full Course Work • Course Work and Thesis • Thesis only

To assist working candidates, other than offering the Full Time Masters Programme, the faculty also offers the Executive Masters’ Programme in cooperation with the Education Expansion Centre. Lectures for the Executive Programme are held either at the weekends or at night.

A. Full Course Work

The work programme for this course is designed especially to increase and expose the most up to date knowledge in Information Technology to those who would like to take advantage of this ield of knowledge in their work. The Faculty offers three Masters programmes through course work, that is the Masters in Information Technology Without Specialization Programme, the Masters in Health Informatics and the Masters in Information Technology (Computer Science).

The Masters in Information Technology Without Specialization Programme is offered to those who possess a first degree not in the Computer Science or Information Technology ields. Students are required to pass 45 course units which are divided into four groups, that is the Required by Faculty, Elective Courses and Research Project.

The Masters in Health Informatics Programme is designed especially for graduates in the health sciences ield who would like to increase their knowledge in information technology. This programme is offered with the cooperation of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences. Students for this programme are required to pass at least 45 course units. The courses offered are divided into three groups, which are the Required by Faculty, Elective Courses and Research Project.

The Masters in Information Technology (Computer Science) Programme is offered to graduates in computer science who would like to continue their studies at Masters level but who are more inclined towards taking up more course work. Students are required to pass at least 42 course units, which are divided into five groups, namely Required by Faculty, Required for Specialization, Course to Complete Specialization, Elective Courses and Research Project. The course offered will be divided into six groups, comprising:

1. Required by Faculty (4 units) All students must take and pass TM6014 Research Methodology in Information Technology course.

2. Required for Specialization 4 units) All students who register for the Masters in Information Technology programme through this method and specialize towards a related ield are required to take and pass this course.

3. Course to Complete Specialization (16 units) All students may choose a listed programme completion course.

4. Elective Courses (8 units) All students who register for the Masters in Information Technology programme through this method and specialize towards a related ield are required to take and pass this course.

5. Courses without Grade/Prerequisites/Audit (20 units) Candidates may be required to take and pass a number of Prerequisite/Audit/Ungraded courses if it is considered necessary by the Graduate Studies Committee of the Faculty. Candidates who are not from a specialised ield background are required to take prerequisite courses as in the table below:-

List of Masters’ Prerequisite Courses

Course Code Course Title TK6914 Programming I TK6914 Information Technology and Environment TS6014 Information System Design Methodology TS6024 Information and Database Modeling TK6034 Software Management

6. Research Project (10 units) Those students who have passed all courses in (1), (2) and (3) above are required to undertake a research related to their ield and submit a project on a research topic.

7. Other Requirement Students are required to produce at least 1 publication (technical report) throughout the duration of their study.

B. Master’s degree by Coursework and Thesis

This programme is specially design to improve and enhance knowledge in IT especially in Computer Science, Intelligence System, Management Information System, Information Science, and Information Technology in Industry. Candidates that have an IT background in their previous Bachelor Degree (Computer Science or IT) are qualified to undergo this programme. Students are required to pass at least 40 course units which are 20 units for coursework and a thesis (equivalence to 20 units). Course offered shall be divided into six groups namely:

1. Required by Faculty (4 units) All students must take and pass TM6014 Research Methodology in Information Technology course.

2. Required for Specialization (4 units) All students who register for the Masters’ in Information Technology programme through this method and specialize towards a related ield are required to take and pass this course.

3. Course to Complete Specialization (8-12 units) All students who register for the Masters’ in Information Technology programme through this method and specialize towards a related ield are required to take and pass this course.

4. Elective Course (0-4 units) All students who register for the Masters’ in Information Technology programme through this method and specialize towards a related ield are required to take and pass this course.

5. Course without Grade/Prerequisite/Audit (20 units) Candidates may be required to take and pass a number of Prerequisite/Audit/Ungraded courses if it is considered necessary by the Graduate Studies Committee of the Faculty. Candidates who are not from a specialised ield background are required to take prerequisite courses as in the table below:-

List of Masters’ Prerequisite Courses

Course Code Course Title TK6914 Programming I TS6034 Information Technology and Environment TS6014 Information System Design Methodology TS6024 Information and Database Modeling TK6034 Software Management

6. Thesis (20 units) Those students who have passed all courses in (1), (2) and (3) above are required to undertake a research related to their ield and submit a project. This project must be defended in an oral examination before internal and external examiners appointed by the faculty.

7. Other Requirement Students are required to produce at least 1 publication (proceeding) throughout the duration of their study.

C. Thesis Only

i. Master’s degree by research The Master’s programme by research requires a candidate to do full-time research (one year) in the selected ield and take a course (speciied in the required faculty module). At the end of the programme the candidates must prepare a thesis. The thesis will have to be defended. Throughout the course of study:

1. Required by Faculty (4 units) All students must take and pass TM6014 Research Methodology in Information Technology course.

2. Proposal Defend and Research Progress Students are required to submit their research proposal and progress to committee members appointed depending on the ield of research at 6 months until 2 years of study to entitle them to continue their study to Master level. Failure to submit their resarch progress may cause their studies to be terminated.

3. Thesis (36 units) All research inding must be written in the form of a thesis report. A candidate must then defend his/her thesis in front of the external and internal examiner as appointed by the faculty.

4. Other Requirement Students are required to produce at least 1 publication each year of study or to produce at least 2 publications throughout the duration of their study, including 1 journal and 1 proceeding.

Language Requirement

A. Bahasa Malaysia Courses (4 units) All international students are required to follow two (2) courses equivalent to 4 units of the Bahasa Malaysia course, which is offered by the General Studies Centre. Exemptions can be given to candidates who have taken and passed Bahasa Malaysia courses organized by other bodies recognized by the UKM Senate.

B. English Language Test and Courses All international students are also required to take an English test and English Language Courses as stipulated by Centre for Graduate management, UKM. ==Admission Requirement ==

The general admission requirements for the Masters programme at UKM are as follows:

•A Bachelor's degree with a good Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) from the National University of Malaysia or other institutions of higher learning that are recognised by the Senate; or •A Medical or Dentistry degree from the National University of Malaysia or other institutions of higher learning or an equivalent qualification form other institutions that are recognised byt the Senate; or •Other equivalent qualifications that are equivalent to the Bachelor's degree and other qualifications or experiences that are recognised by the Senate. •Other relevant pre-requisites can be obtained at. In addition, the FTSM has an additional pre-requisite for the Part Thesis Masters programme that is a CGPA of 2.7, whereas for the research programme, a CGPA of 3.0 must be attained from a local university.

Rules and Studies Regulation

The rules and requirements for studies are subject to the UKM Studies Rules Act (Graduate Studies).

Rules that are related to the FTSM are as follows:

•In general, all research students are qualified to be given placements that would enable them to conduct their research, with minimum facilities such as rooms, tables, chairs and computers. All research students are placed in Block F and the Cabin. Room allocation is based on the research topic. •Students are required to be present at the research location every day and to inform the supervisors of their absence. •Every student is required to report his research activity and to record in the log book every finding made and every meeting. The log book is to be sent together with the thesis draft. •Research students are required to present their research development to their supervisors at least once a month. •Ph.D. students are required to undergo oral examinations between one and one and a half years into their doctorate studies to present the result of their researches to an appointed committee in order to determine their eligibility to continue with their studies at the doctorate level or to be awarded a Masters degree only. •Graduate students taking the part thesis programme are not given the same facilities as the research students but the faculty has provided 2 special laboratories which are comfortable for them to use with computers and printing facilities. •The Block F building is accessible 24 hours a day but the access route to the block is closed between 7 p.m. and 7.30 a.m. Whereas the Cabin is accessible 24 hours a day. Both buildings are accessed through electronic doors which ensure that only students with valid swift cards are allowed access. •Students are not permitted to bring visitors into the buildings without the knowledge of the management.

=Applying and Registration=

Application forms may be obtained from the Centre for Graduate Studies. Complete the forms and submit it together with supporting documents that have been verified to the Centre for Graduat Studies at the time stipulated (Refer to the submission schedule). Supporting documents required are research proposal, transcripts, certificates, diplomas, both bachelor and masters degrees, reference letters, financial guarantee and other relevant documents. Failure to submit the necessary information and supporting documents will delay the decision on the application. Online applications can be made at, however, supporting documents and processing fee must be sent by post. Foreign students need to provide proof of financial support including bank guarantee letters or scholarship offer letters.

Completed forms must be submitted to The Dean, Centre for Graduate Studies, National University of Malaysia. For enquiries and requests of application forms, please contact the Centre for Graduate Studies.

Every application is then sent to the Graduate Studies Committee of the FTSM. The result is then forwarded to The Dean of the Centre for Graduate Studies for further action. Therefore, you are advised to submit a complete and coherent research proposal to enable a more accurate selection of supervisor. You are also encouraged to search for your supervisor candidate by looking at their individual fields of expertise and to discuss your research proposal and further submit the supervisor's agreement.

Then, state your potential supervisor's name on the front page of your application form or the letter of supervisory agreement from the lecturer. This would expedite the application process. You are also advised to keep a copy of the application for reference purposes.

Early Semester Registration

A.Candidates who have been accepted into the programme are required to settle all fees and register early in the semester. Registrations are not allowed after the fourth week of semester, except for candidates who have chosen the thesis programme. Candidates who fail to register for the semester without written permission to suspend the registration from the Dean of the Centre for Graduate Studies may have his registration cancelled.

B. Registration for Candidates Who Have Submitted Their Thesis Candidates who have submitted their thesis for evaluation must continue to register as graduate students until the evaluation is completed. However, there would not be any registration fee.

C. Forms of Registration Candidates may choose to register for the full time or the part time programme and this would be counted from the date of first registration until the end of studies period. Part time candidates who choose the thesis programme need to schedule at least twenty hours of meetings with their supervisors or the Graduate Committee. Candidates who are working need to prove that they have been given permission by their employers to continue their studies. Under certain circumstances, candidates may apply to the Dean of the Centre for Graduate Studies, through their faculties, to change their registration status from full time to part time or vice versa.

Studies Postponement

The candidate who has been accepted into the programme but has not registered may choose to postpone his studies for not less than one semester and not more than two semesters by making a written application to the Dean of the Centre for Graduate Studies within four weeks from the registration date. The offer will be cancelled if the candidate does not make the application for postponement of his studies within the stipulated time period.

=Fees and Funding=

Other fees such as the registration fees, thesis marking fees, fines, curriculum will be fixed by the Centre for Graduate Studies

1.In general, the FTSM does not have a special fund for sponsorship. Students can apply for financial aid from various sources such as the PTPTN, PSD, and MARA. For further information, please contact the Centre for Graduate Studies. 2.In addition, post-session students are given financial aid facility known as the Zamalah Scheme. Further information about the scheme can be obtained by contacting the Centre for Graduate Studies at UKM. The Dean's Award for excellence (coursework and thesis separately) is given every year. 3.The faculty gives financial aid in the form of a Research Assistant Scheme for students who are involved in research. In addition, there is a tutor scheme for those who qualify. As a norm, the thesis research topic is a part of the research project for the student at FTSM. The student is encouraged to be in direct contact with the head of the research project in the field that they are interested in. The list of researches can be obtained here (link to the list of researches at the FTSM). As a GRA you will be given an allowance of RM 1400 a month.