• Fakulti Teknologi dan Sains Maklumat
  • Faculty of Information Science and Technology
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Master in Computer Science (Network Technology)

Mode of Study

  • Coursework
  • Coursework & Research

Accreditation Status by

UKM Senate MQA

Entry Requirements

Applicants applying for the Master’s programmes should have the following qualification:

  • A Bachelor Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or other universities approved by the Senate with a Cummulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) ≥ 2.80; OR
  • Other relevant qualifications or experience approved by the Senate

Language Requirements

English Language Requirements
  • International students are required to fulfill the English language requirement as follows:
    • Score not less than 550 in TOEFL; OR
    • not less than 5.5 in IELTS for particular programme
  • International students who have the academic qualifications obtained from any local university approved by the Senate will be exempted from requirement (1)(a) but are required to take Ujian Kecekapan Bahasa Inggeris (UKBI) and if they do not acquire the level set by the program, the candidates are required to take and pass Modul Kemahiran Bahasa Inggeris (MKBI).
  • Faculty/Institute may grant exceptions to the English requirement for international students from countries with English as the official language or have academic qualifications obtained from institutions that use English as a medium of instruction.

Malay Language Requirements

Malay Language Courses (4 units)

All international students are required to follow two (2) Malay language courses equivalent to 4 units offered by the Citra Centre. Exemptions can be given to candidates who have taken and passed Malay language courses organized by other bodies recognized by the UKM Senate.

Structure Course Credit Course
Compulsory 20 credits (equivalent to 5 courses)
  • TX6114 Computer Security
  • TX6124 Network Security
  • TX6134 Cyber Law and Ethics
  • TX6144 Information Security Management
  • TM6114 Research Method in Computing
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    Electives 8 credits (equivalent to 2 courses) Choose two (2) modules from the following list:

    Platform Security Track

  • TX6224 Intrusion Detection and Prevention
  • TX6244 Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
  • TX6254 Security Audit and Assessment
  • TX6234 Software Security
    		•

    Digital Forensics Track

  • TD6104 Fundamental of Digital Forensics
  • TD6314 Digital Media Forensic Analysis
  • TD6214 Data Recovery and Analysis
    		•

    Financial Technology Security Track (endorsed by Standard Chartered)

  • TX6334 Digital Banking and Financial Services
  • TX6344 Financial Technology and Risk
    		•
    Project 12 credits
  • TX6074 Project I (4 credits)
  • TX6078 Project II (8 credits)
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    Total 40 Credits
    • Full time (2 – 4 semesters)
    • Part time (4 – 8 semesters)
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