Postgraduate Studies at APIIT & UCTI - Malaysia

  Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

Description: The Masters degree programmes at UCTI provide you with the opportunity to progress from a degree or equivalent qualification in the areas computing, information technology, multimedia, software engineering, mobile computing, technology management and a hybrid of business & IT.

Your intend to persue your Masters Degree suggests that you recognise the need to pursue higher education to progress in your career. We know that todays employers worldwide, particularly when reviewing hiring, promotion and progression opportunities for their staff, are keen to engage and promote individuals who demonstrate their willingness to learn, who carry higher qualifications and who have or can establish themselves as key players in an organisation.

The Masters of Science degrees are awarded by Staffordshire University, United Kingdom:

- MSc in Technology Management
- MSc in Software Engineering
- MSc in IT Management
- MSc in Multimedia Applications Management
- MSc in Mobile Computer Systems
- MSc in Electronic COmmece
- MSc in Computing

Course Structure
All courses are available in both full-time and part-time options. Part-Time is only for Malaysian Students.

* Full-time
Duration: 1 year (3 semesters @ 14 weeks for each semester, 1 revision week and 1 assessment week)
Modules:
- 8 subject modules
- Research Methods & Proposal module
- Dissertation module

* Part-time
Duration: 2 to 5 years
Modules:
- 8 subject modules
- Research Methods & Proposal module
- Dissertation module

Upcoming intakes for full time are as follows:
* 07 Jan 2008
* 05 May 2008
* 02 Sep 2008

If you are interested to pursue this discussion further, please do contact us directly. In order to assist you in commencing the application process as an international student, we would like to ask that you send us copies of your high school result and other academic qualification in order that our Academic Team can evaluate these before we can advise you further on how to proceed. You do not need to worry about visa matters and we will handle it for you.

Highlights: * Industry-based dissertations
Part-time students are encouraged to complete industry-based dissertations that are directly relevant to their work and current organisations. Full-time students should use an area of personal interest.

Training in research methods will be provided to enhance knowledge and understanding of research, data collection and reference methods. Your supervisors will provide additional support in the course of the dissertation.        
                
* Accreditation of Prior Certification of Learning (APCL)
If you have certified passes in subjects from related programmes, you may request for exemptions against such modules. However, exemptions will only be granted if the learning outcome and syllabus content are compatible and are at an equivalent level. These exemptions are subject to the final discretion of Staffordshire University.         
                
* Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS)
If circumstances do not allow you to continue with the programme, you will be able to leave at any point and claim CATS points for the modules that are successfully completed.

You may use these CATS points as entry for further study or to gain entry into other programmes offered by Staffordshire University and other universities.

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: USD 9420 course fees for 1 Year Full Time Masters

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Malaysia Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time Is 2 Weeks

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation (UCTI)'s Mission Statement: The Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation (UCTI) is acknowledged to be one of Malaysia's premier University of higher learning for technology. It provides internationally recognised qualifications in a wide range of areas and interests. Its goal is to offer good graduate employment prospects, industry-aligned research and development opportunities, practice of professionalism, and innovative teaching and learning experiences.

Year Founded: 1992