Computer Science University Sains Malaysia

Overview

The goal of the Computer Science programme from University Sains Malaysia is to produce researchers who have extensive skills in advanced research and knowledge in computer science. Therefore, the objective of the programme is to produce graduates who:

• have a deep understanding of the core concepts of research and advanced knowledge in computer science.
• can participate and conduct research projects and have social, communication and ethical skills.
• are innovative in research and capable of realizing lifelong learning and pursuing further studies at the doctoral level.

Quick Facts:

• This mixed mode programme requires a minimum duration of 1 year and a maximum of 2 years for fulltime study or a minimum duration of 2 years and a maximum of 4 years for part time study. It consists of two distinct components; a taught component and a research component resulting in a dissertation.

Two focus areas are offered:

• Data and Knowledge Engineering

• Enabling Technologies and Infrastructures

The course aims to enhance students’ knowledge and skills in planning and implementation of a research project in the field of computer science. Students can choose research topics in related areas in computer science but they are encouraged to choose research topic in their respective focus area, and then proceed to conduct extensive review of literature pertaining to the topic and eventually carry out the research under the supervision of a lecturer. At the end of the course, students are required to produce a satisfactory dissertation in order to fulfill their degree requirements.

At the end of this course, the students will be able to:

• Design a research project in the field of computer science.
• Formulate new solutions for computer science problems.
• Defend orally the research outcomes in the field of computer science.
• Practice the research tasks and processes in an ethical manner.
• Perform research at a higher level in the field of computer science.
• Perform a research project with proper planning, judgements and decisions.