Master of Computer Science at Perak Campus

Overview
The Master of Computer Science offers a unique combination of scientific and engineering appeal. It provides candidates with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research and development in the areas of Computing, Intelligent Systems, Software Engineering, Business Intelligence Systems, Image Processing, Pattern Recognition, Communication and Networking Technologies, Parallel and Distributed Systems, Information Systems and Management, Databases and Software Development, etc. It also equips candidates with the ability to perform professional analysis, design, implementation, testing and documentation. Computer Science professionals design and build algorithms and data structures that lie at the heart of financial transactions, company management, the internet and world wide web, industrial plant control and all other computing devices and processes that are so extensively used in businesses and organisations. Throughout the programme, candidates will be encouraged to participate in enhancement courses such as seminars / talks / workshops / conferences.

Mode of Study
By Research (Structure A)
The research-based programme entails a specific programme of research under appropriate supervision. Research-based programmes generally have the objective of training candidates in research methodology and techniques, and in the critical evaluation of the research work carried out. Candidates are also required to apply and evaluate methodologies and techniques.

Research candidates may choose research topics in the following areas (not exhaustive): Distributed Programming, Pattern Recognition, Image Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Advance Network Design, Network Security, Agent Technology, Web Services, Simulation and Modelling, Computer Vision, Computational Theory, Embedded Systems, Digital Systems Design, Mobile Computing, Game Development, Information Systems, Database Technology, Object Oriented Data Modelling, Bio Informatics, etc. An original contribution to the body of knowledge in the field undertaken is required for the award of the Master's degree by research.

Duration
Full-time      Minimum 1 year; Maximum 4 years
Part-time     Minimum 2 years; Maximum 6 years

Medium of Instruction
English Language

Intakes
Open throughout the year

Entry Requirement:

(a) A Bachelor’s degree with Honours in related areas from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman or any other university recognised by the Senate; or

(b) An equivalent qualification from an institution recognized as of comparable status by the Senate; or

(c)  A degree or equivalent with at least two (2) years working experience after obtaining that degree, or equivalent.

‘two’ (2) years working experience’ means any working experience after obtaining that qualification which period shall also include practical training and any industrial attachment.



English Requirements:
SPM/O-Level English, minimum C4
Paper-based TOFEL, score > 580
Computer-based TOEFL, score  >237
Internet-based Testing (IBT), score >92
International English Language Testing System (IELTS), score > 6.5
English 1119, credit
MUET, band 4.0
American College Testing assessment (ACT), score > 22
Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), score > 500
English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT), score > 980
 

Programme Structure

 

Structure A - By Research (Thesis) :   2 compulsory modules (6 credit hours) + Thesis

Details of Units:

No.

Unit Code

Unit Title

Type

Credit Hours

1

MCCA10100

Thesis

Core

-

2

MCCG10203

Research Methods

Compulsory

3

3

MCCA10303

Directed Readings

Compulsory

3

 

Academic Staffs' Research Areas/ Expertise

Name

Research Area / Expertise

Prof. Dr. Leung Kar Hang

leungkh@utar.edu.my

 
  • Computer Vision
  • Image Processing
  • Pattern Recognition

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Liew Soung Yue syliew@utar.edu.my

  • Generic Scheduling Algorithms for All-Optical Shared-Buffer Timeslot/Packet/Burst Switches
  • Wireless and Mobile Networking
  • Real-time Streaming and Its Application
  • Packet Routing, Switching, and Scheduling Algorithms

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aissa Boudjella

aissab@utar.edu.my

 
  • Power electronics
  • Nano-scaled devices
  • Analogue Integrated crcuits
  • Digital Integrated circuits
  • Digital signal processing
  • Green energy

Assist. Prof. Dr. Cheng Wai Khuen

chengwk@utar.edu.my

 
  • Grid & High Performance Computing
  • Multi-agent & Distributed Systems
  • Multi Criteria Analysis
  • Artificial Intelligence

Assist. Prof. Dr. Choo Peng Yin

choopy@utar.edu.my

 
  • Integrated Communication Network
  • Optical Networks
  • Wireless platforms,
  • Data communication and Networking
  • Network QoS
  • System Dynamics modelling and simulation,
  • Agent-based modelling and simulation,
  • Ecological economy

Assist. Prof. Dr. Choo Wou Onn

choowo@utar.edu.my

 
  • Management Information System
  • Smart Education System
  • Knowledge System
  • Multimedia Courseware
  • Interactive Multimedia
  • Intelligent System

Assist. Prof. Dr. Guo Chengming

guoc@utar.edu.my

  • Basic research in Natural language Processing (NLP)
  • Machine translation research and development

Assist. Prof. Dr. Lee Lam Hong

leelh@utar.edu.my

 
  • Document Classification
  • Machine Learning
  • Pattern Recognition and Analysis
  • Data Mining
  • Knowledge Engineering
  • Intelligent Systems

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ng Yen Kaow

ykng@utar.edu.my

  •  Bioinformatics
  • Computational Learning Theory
  • Algorithmics

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sim Yee Wai

simyw@utar.edu.my

  • Knowledge Management
  • Agent Technologies
  • Service-Oriented Architecture
  • Web Services
  • Grid Computing
  • Business Intelligence

Assist. Prof. Dr. Tan  Hung Khoon

thkhoon@utar.edu.my
  • Near-Duplicate Detection
  • High level Concept Detection
  • Video and Image Search and Indexing
  • Multimedia Content Analysis
  • Multimedia Data Mining
  • Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ewedafe Simon Uzezi

ewedafe@utar.edu.my
  • Parallel Numerical Computing
  • Distributed Applications
  • Mathematical Computation
  • Algorithmic Development

Mr. Albert Yong Tien Fui

yongtf@utar.edu.my

  • Machine Translation

Mr. Anbuselvan A/L Sangodiah

anbuselvan@utar.edu.my

  • Data Mining
  • Data Warehouse
  • OLAP mobile
  • Object Oriented Modeling
  • Component based software

Mr. Goh Hock Guan

gohhg@utar.edu.my

 
  • Cognitive Wireless Sensor Network
  • Mobile Internet Applications
  • Agriculture/Environmental Monitoring System

Mr. Haja Nazmudeen Mohamed Saleem

saleem@utar.edu.my

 
  • Performance analysis of Application Oriented Networking (AON)
  • Efficient routing heuristics for Peer-to-Peer architectures
  • Resource discovery mechanisms in SOA and GRIDS

    Mobile agents

Mr. Liew Shiuh Deh

liewsd@utar.edu.my

  • Network traffics monitoring and intrusion detection
  • Network traffics control
  • Security systems using GPS, GPRS and microcontroller
  • Autopilot UAV

Mr. Mok Kai Ming

mokkm@utar.edu.my

  • Digital circuits and systems design.
  • Computer organization and architecture design.
  • Performance analysis and methods, and benchmarking.
  • Algorithms into hardware for applications in digital signal and image processing.
  • IC design (front-end) methodologies: modelling, verification and synthesis.
  • Hardware Description Language (HDL) and Hardware Verification Language (HVL): Verilog, SystemVerilog, SystemC.
  • FPGA tools, architectures and, design and synthesis methodologies.

Mr. Phan Koo Yuen

phanky@utar.edu.my
  • Knowledge Management in Education System.

 

Mr. Sun Teik Heng

thsun@utar.edu.my
  • Bayesian Network
  • Web Technologies

Mr. Tan Teik Boon

tantb@utar.edu.my

  • Web Based Technology
  • ERP Business Flows and Models
  • Information Retrieval Systems

Ms. Chan Lee Kwun

chanlk@utar.edu.my

 
  • Business Intelligence
  • Database Systems
  • Management
  • Information System
  • Software Engineering

Ms. Lai Siew Cheng

laisc@utar.edu.my
  • Natural Language Processing

Ms. Ling Hui

lingh@utar.edu.my

 
  • Multimedia Courseware
  • Management Information Systems
  • Expert System
  • Image Processing

Ms.Chuah Min Hooi

chuahmh@utar.edu.my

  • Business Intelligence Systems
  • Multimedia systems
  • Customer Relationship Management

Ms.Yap Seok Gee

yapsg@utar.edu.my

  • Business Intelligence
  • Database management

Mr.Joseph Ng Poh Soon

ngps@utar.edu.my
  • Integrated Communication Network
  • Data communication and Networking
  • Network QoS
  • Network Security
  • Network Protocol 

 

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For additional information, kindly contact:
Dr. Choo Wou Onn (周云安)
Head of Programme (Master of Computer Science)
Ph.D, Assistant Professor
Department of Information Systems (DIS)
Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FICT)
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Perak Campus
Jalan Universiti
Bandar Barat
31900 Kampar, Perak, Malaysia
+605-4688888   Ext : 2285  Fax : 605-4661672
E-mail: //staff.utar.edu.my/choowo
           //www.utar.edu.my/fict-pk

 

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