Master in Computer Science (MCS)

Master in Computer Science is designed to equip students with skills and knowledge to keep up with the ever-changing digital technology advancements. The programme will expose the students to important components like cyber security, data science and advanced software engineering. The course contents covered in the programme are relevant and in line with the need to produce a highly skilled workforce in Computer Science. It is also suitable for candidates who plan to pursue PhD study.
Entry Requirement

The minimum entry requirements for the programme are as follows:

Malaysian Applicant

i) a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (Level 6 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, as accepted by the Senate; OR

ii) a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (Level 6 MQF) or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment process; OR

iii) a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or its equivalent, with CGPA less than 2.50, with a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field may be accepted.

iv) Other equivalent qualifications approved by the Senate.

 
International Applicant

The minimum entry requirements for the programme are as follows:

i) a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (Level 6 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, as accepted by the Senate; OR

ii) a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (Level 6 MQF) or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment process; OR

iii) a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or its equivalent, with CGPA less than 2.50, with a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field may be accepted.

iv) Other equivalent qualifications approved by the Senate.


AND


a) a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or its equivalent (e.g., TOEFL: 525, TOEFL Computer Test: 196, TOEFL Internet Test: 69-70) is required.

Dr Ling Yeong Tyng
Programme Coordinator Master in Computer Science (MCS)
Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak 
94300 Kota Samarahan
Email : ytling@unimas.my