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<p>Are you passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation and solve complex problems? Pursuing a PhD in Information Systems offers a transformative opportunity to become a leading expert in this dynamic field. Whether you're a recent graduate eager to dive deeper into the realm of digital transformation or a seasoned professional seeking to advance your career, our program provides a rigorous yet rewarding journey. With opportunities to conduct groundbreaking research, collaborate with industry leaders, and make tangible impacts on society, a PhD in Information Systems equips you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape while shaping the future of technology and business.</p>

<div><div><div><div>i. A Master's Degree (Level 7 MQF) in computing or related to computing, or equivalent qualification recognised by the University Senate.</div><div>ii. At least one earlier degree in Computing or related or 5 years working experience in a relevant field.</div>​</div></div></div><div><strong>Apel.A field:</strong><div><p>UTP accepts APEL A (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) for admission for PhD program admissions.</p><div><p>On what APEL A is, please refer to&nbsp;<a href="https://www2.mqa.gov.my/apel/">https://www2.mqa.gov.my/apel/​&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</p></div>​<strong>English Requirements</strong></div><div><div><div><div><ul><li>A minimum TOEFL score of 550; or</li><li>A minimum IELTS score of Band 6.0; or</li><li>A minimum Malaysian University English Test (MUET) score of Band 4</li></ul><div>However, this requirement is waived if student;</div><ul><li>have obtained Bachelor / Master or other relevant degree from Malaysian recognised institution whereby all courses are fully conducted in English or;</li><li>a native of an English speaking countries or;</li><li>graduated from English speaking countries institutions</li></ul><div><br />​&nbsp;<strong>Pre-requisite courses</strong></div></div></div></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><div>Students to enrol in Engineering/ Engineering Technology &amp; Computing programmes but having qualification from different disciplines must undergo pre-requisite courses.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><div>Pre-requisite courses for this program are Software Engineering and Object-Oriented Programming.</div></div></div></div></div>

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Egineering is one such stream that is available to all those fresh school leavers who have an interest and desire to be a part of several streams of Engineering such as –Mechanical, Electrial, electronics, COomputer Science etc, 

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<h3 class="common-heading">Computer Science &amp; Information Technology</h3>
<p class="common-text">There are a number of opportunities for the students who wish to make a career in the Computer &amp; Information Technology stream. It is a very dynamic discipline and has incorporated several changes since its origin. There are several options for students who opt for this discipline as an educational qualification. The stream has been found to be especially useful for those who are fond of and understand the language of Computers and love to work in the field of Information Technology.</p>
<h3 class="common-heading">Basics &amp; Overview</h3>
<p class="common-text">Computer is one of the most common and utilized instruments in our day-to-day lives. The application of computer technologies in our routine life has become tremendous. Likewise, the career opportunities and chances of getting employed in the stream of Computer &amp; Information Technology have been always on a constant rise. Some of the most popular fields that are associated with this stream include the following, Telecommunications &amp; Networking, Information System Operations and Management respectively.</p>

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<h3 class="common-heading">Eligibility /Minimum Requirement</h3>
<p class="common-text">The minimum eligibility for getting short listed in the courses available under Computer &amp; Information Technology in various institutes of Malaysia are &ndash;under graduation passed with Computer &amp; Mathematics for graduate level programs (Bachelor of Computer Applications) and BCA or any other similar graduate degree in Computer Sciences for getting admitted under the master level courses available in the stream of Computer &amp; Information Technology.</p>
<h3 class="common-heading">Education Pathway</h3>
<p class="common-text">To start a career in the stream of Computer &amp; Information Technology, student must enrol under the different degree or diploma courses offered by various reputed private colleges, universities and institutions in Malaysia. The students who successfully complete their 3-year graduate level programs can move on to the higher level of courses including masters (Master of Computer Applications) and doctorate level programs respectively.</p>
<h3 class="common-heading">Career Information</h3>
<p class="common-text">Students graduating in the discipline of Computer &amp; Information Technology have a number of exciting opportunities to pursue as a career option after completing their education. These include the following &ndash;Telecommunication, Consumer Electronics, Recording Studios, Artificial Intelligence Programmer, Software Engineer, Information Systems Manager, Systems Administrator, Network Engineer/ Administrator and Computer Scientist/ Researcher respectively.</p>
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A doctoral program is pursued to get the award of Doctorate in any discipline. The PhD Programs can be pursued to get eligible for the research and teaching positions available the universities and several academic institutions worldwide.

<div class="col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 engineering-details-left-top"><p class="common-text">A doctoral program is pursued to get the award of Doctorate in any discipline. The PhD Programs can be pursued to get eligible for the research and teaching positions available the universities and several academic institutions worldwide.</p><h3 class="common-heading">Basic or Overview of PhD/ Doctorate</h3><h6 class="commom-heading"><b>Name of Course:</b>PhD</h6><h6 class="commom-heading"><b>Duration of Course:</b>3-6 years</h6> <h6 class="commom-heading"><b>Eligibility:</b> Master Degree </h6><p class="common-text">PhD or Doctorate Course is the most advanced degree course that offers doctorate to a person studying based on its completion. A doctoral course is, usually ofabout  3-6 years and depends upon the person pursuing it for its extension or reduction in the total number of years to study.  The doctoral degree programs can be taken up from any private or public university these days. The public or government funded universities would ask the students to sit for an entrance test in order to take admissions. On the contrary,  private university can offer you admissions simply based on your existing qualifications and other notable skills as may be relevant to the course. Any person who has a knack for deep understanding and perception of concepts should enroll under the course and take advantage of its career objectives. </p>&nbsp;<h3 class="common-heading">Branches/ Various Fields</h3><p class="common-text">A doctoral program can be taken up in any discipline by the student according to his/ her master level degree qualification. A student can also enroll under the integrated PhD Courses offered by many universities these days to easily get done with their M.Phil and PhD at the same time. The various fields under which students can make a career after completing their PhD are – Research & Development Department of any Industrial Undertaking; Lecturer/ Professor in any academic institution; Research Assistant/ Research Fellow/ Research Associate in any commercial or academic institutions under any ongoing research project taken up by the concerned institute.</p><h3 class="common-heading">Eligibility/ Minimum Requirements</h3><p class="common-text">The minimum eligibility required for enrolling in the doctoral or PhD Program is masters degree passed in the concerned discipline from any recognized university or college. </p><h3 class="common-heading">Career Options after PhD</h3><p class="common-text">A person who has successfully completed here doctoral degree can apply for several career opportunities such as –University Lecturer or Professor, Research Scholar, Research Assistant, Research Associate, etc. In Malaysia, there are a number of private universities that can offer you international programs for doctorate at a very economical price and without any hassles of moving abroad for studying it.</p><h3 class="common-heading">Some interested facts</h3><ul class="eligibility">		<ul>		<li>		<p class="common-text">&bull;Having English proficiency has become one of the most important factors for rejection in job interviews, consequently Malaysian Universities and Colleges have started language training courses as a compulsory part of their curriculum.</p>		</li>		<li>		<p class="common-text">&bull;Malaysia is the first choice for about 9,000 Nigerian students to pursue higher education.</p>		</li>	</ul></ul></div>

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