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M.Sc. in Software Engineering
About
This program seeks to build specialised knowledge in the field of Software Engineering and introduces students to the essential ideas and procedures of SE, which are critical to the effective development of systems capable of meeting evolving business needs. Students will be able to supplement their expertise with elective modules covering domain-related areas such as natural language processing, data management, and big data analytics.
This program, available both full time (1+ year) and (2-3 years), is tailored to offer:
- Provide advanced professional development in software engineering.
- Enhance skills and knowledge in specialized areas for IT professionals.
- Equip students to manage large-scale IT software development projects.
- Develop the ability to design and implement high-quality, reliable software systems.
It is suitable for practicing software engineers in industry who want to obtain formal software engineering qualifications. IT professionals and managers looking to advance their technical software engineering knowledge and IT abilities to the postgraduate level would also find this degree appealing.
Key facts
| Qualification | Master's Degree |
| Qualification Subtype | Master of Science (MSc) |
| Coursework / Research | Coursework |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Intakes | January, April, May, June, August, October, December |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 7,848 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 8,750 |
Subjects
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Software Engineering
Duration
1 year
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 7,848 | $ 8,750 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 7,848 | $ 8,750 |
| Estimated cost per year | $ 7,848 | $ 8,750 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Local students
| Description | Amount |
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Library Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
$ 112 |
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Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
$ 112 |
| Enrollment Fees | $ 180 |
Foreign students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
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Application & Student Visa Fees
STAGE 1 (Payable upon acceptance of offer) RM 2,650 (approx. USD 620)* is payable when you have accepted the offer. This fee includes Visa Processing Fees by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) and APU/APIIT Application & Processing Fees. This also entitles you to airport assistance and transfer to the University/accommodation upon first arrival in Malaysia. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the offer has been accepted. STAGE 2 (Payable upon Student Pass Visa Approval) RM 1,500 (approx. USD 350)* is payable once your Student Pass is approved. This fee includes the post-arrival processing fee, EMGS medical check-up in Malaysia, Medical Insurance for a year, i-Kad (International Student Card issued by Immigration Malaysia) charged to ALL International students in Malaysia, Electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVal), and the Student Pass Fees for one-year. The i-Kad issued by Immigration Malaysia will enable students to avoid having to carry their passports around for identification purposes and will be tied to their Student Pass Validity and will be re-issued at visa renewal. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the Student Pass Visa Approval Letter (VAL) has been issued by EMGS. |
$ 935 |
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International Student Registration & Administrative Fees
A fee of RM 5,000 is payable as registration & administrative fee for International Students. The Fees includes Student ID Card Fee for the duration of the course. |
$ 1,127 |
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Library Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
$ 112 |
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Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
$ 112 |
| Personal Bond (refundable) | $ 225 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
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• Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate. |
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Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS |
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
• IELTS : 6.0 |
Curriculum
This programme comprises 10 coursework module, including 7 core modules and 3 elective modules, and a Project.
Pre-Requisite Modules (FOR NON-COMPUTING STUDENTS)
Duration: 1 Month (Full time) / 2 Months (Part time)
- Software Engineering Principles
- Systems Development Methods
- Software Design and Development
Core Modules
- Managing Software Development Projects
- Reliability Management
- Object Oriented Software Systems Engineering
- Software Engineering Support Environments
- Software Quality Engineering
- Security Technologies
- Research Methodology in Computing and Engineering
- Project
For the Project, students are required to complete industry-based major projects directly relevant to their work, organization, or significant ideas from the modules undertaken. The project should focus on developing criteria for selecting software engineering processes, methods, and tools, and may include producing a software prototype, reviewing current practices, or creating specifications.
Elective Modules (Choose 3)
- Internet Applications
- Network Design & Performance
- Big Data Analytics and Technologies
- Data Analytical Programming