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I am interested to study MS(Information Technology) in Universiti Utara Malaysia. But I don’t know about the structure of this course. Kindly let me know about the course structure as well as course duration. Waiting for your response. Thank you!

Duration of MS in Information Technology course is 2 years comprising 4 semesters(72 credit hours). It is a semi-research program. Master of Science (Information Technology) is offered in three modes Coursework, Coursework and dissertation and Research. At the end of 4th semester you will have to submit a written thesis and progress report of research work. For more information you can contact the Coordinator at School of Computing (SOC):
Name: Dr. Norliza Katuk
Tel: +604-928 5063
e-mail: [email protected]

Course duration will be 2 years and course structure is mentioned below:

PROGRAME STRUCTURE

Coursework

The Master of Science (Information Technology) by coursework is a 42 credit hour programme which comprise of:

CORE COURSE (24 CREDIT HOURS)
STID 5014 Advanced Database Design
STIJ 5014 Distributed System
STIN 5014 Artificial Intelligence
STIW 5014 Advanced System Analysis and Design
STIW 5024 Advanced Programming
SZRZ 6014 Research Methodology

ELECTIVE COURSE (12 CREDIT HOURS)
Choose 3 courses from any one of the specialization listed below or any other courses approved by the College:
A) INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
STID 6014 IT Policy and Strategy
STID 6024 Decision Support System
STID 6034 E-Government & Managing ICT in Public Sector
STID 6044 Managing Knowledge in a Changing World
STID 6054 Seminar in Information Technology
B) NETWORK AND COMMUNICATION
STIJ 6014 Network Security
STIJ 6024 Information Security
STIJ 6034 Network Management
STIJ 6044 Mobile Internet Programming
STIJ 6054 Computer Forensic
STIK 6014 Network Architecture and Design
C) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
STIN 6034 Intelligent Agent Development
STIN 6044 Intelligent Database
STIN 6054 Web Based Intelligent System
STIN 6064 Natural Language Computing
STIN 6074 Fuzzy Logic
STIN 6084 Genetic Algorithms
D) SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
STIJ 6044 Mobile Internet Programming
STIV 5014 Interaction Design
STIV 6014 Usability Engineering
STIW 6014 Requirements Engineering
STIW 6024 Measuring Software Quality
E) MULTIMEDIA
STIJ 6044 Mobile Internet Programming
STIV 5014 Interaction Design
STIV 6014 Usability Engineering
STIV 6024 Virtual Reality
STIV 6034 Video Production Technique

PROJECT PAPER (6 CREDIT HOURS)
STIZ 6996 Project Paper