Doctor of Philosophy
Introduction
The Doctor of Philosophy programme offers flexibility for students to conduct independent research under the supervision of academic staff with related expertise in the area of informatics. The program is designed to produce professional and dedicated researchers who will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and expertise to face future research challenges of the informatics industry.
Location
This program will be conducted at Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Language
English language is the main medium for teaching & learning activities.
Career Opportunity
Graduates are able to work as Researchers, Academics, Solutions Architects, Systems Engineers, Systems Integrators, Systems Analysts, Software Engineers, Systems Managers, Systems Consultants or any job in a wide variety of informatics field.
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PROGRAM OUTCOME
This Doctoral research programme is capable to develop students with the following capabilities :
1.Exploring the various knowledge and theories suitable for the particular research context.
2.Identifying and analysing the research problem critically and creatively and producing well thought research proposal.
3.Justifying and verifying the research proposal or solution using various related fundamental theories.
4.Performing the research in a systematic/scientific manner.
5.Adapting lifelong learning.
6.Writing and publishing their research work in both national and international refereed and high impact factor journals.
7.Presenting and defending their research work in national and international conferences, and finally during their oral viva.
8.Demonstrating practicing ethical code of conduct professionalism.
FIELDS OF RESEARCH
The main research areas which have been recognized and progressively growing up, but not limited to the following areas are Software Design, Development, Analysis and Testing, Information Security/Assurance, Multimedia Security, Digital Forensic, Business Informatics, Healthcare Informatics, Educational Informatics, Enterprise Architecture, Computer Systems Engineering, Web services, Mobile computing, Secure Embedded System, Information Analytics, Image Processing and Pattern Recognitions.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
MODE OF STUDY
This Doctor of Philosophy programme is fully research-based. However, students are also required to take one university general elective course and a research methodology course.
| Mode | Min Semester | Max Semester |
| Full time | 6 | 16 |
ASSESSMENT
The progress of the student is assessed each semester through a progress report. The student will be expected to present his/her proposal by the middle of the third semester. The degree is awarded based on a comprehensive examination (viva voce) of the doctoral thesis submitted by the student at the end of study. All Doctor Philosophy research are supervised by academic staffs from the graduate faculty member.
A. CORE COURSE
UANP0010 Research Methodology
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of research methodology which include a general introduction to postgraduate research, its methodologies and organization. It is designed to support postgraduate students in developing their research proposal and to guide students through a range of issues and considerations which should inform their general approach to research. Students will learn a range of research tools, and will be equipped to plan and organize their research, as well as to communicate their findings.
B. UNIVERSITY COURSES
UHAP 6013 Seminar on Global Development, Economic and Social Issues (Local students only)
Discussion on this subject includes issues related to globalization and development, economic and social crisis that has become a global concern. It aims in developing skills in understanding and analyzing global issues and recommending relevant solutions. Issues will be discussed in details.
UHAZ 6123 Malaysian Society and Culture (International Students – Non Malay Race)
This course is designed for international postgraduates from countries of non-Malay origins. Students will be exposed to various aspects of the Malaysian culture such as belief system, religious festivals, customs and etiquettes of different ethnic groups in Malaysia. Emphasis will be given to the Malay culture as it makes the core for the Dasar Kebudayaan Kebangsaan. Students will also be briefly introduced to basics of Malay language as the national language of Malaysia.
ULAM 6323 Malay Language for Postgraduates (International Students – Malay Race)
This course is designed for international Master and Doctor of Philosophy students from countries of Malay origins such as Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore and South Thailand. Students will be exposed to scientific paper writing. In this course, students are given an overview of scientific writing. They are also taught about the scientific paper writing method, particularly academic writing style. Furthermore, students are also taught about writing formats such as collections, bibliographies and editing to fit the format described academic writing UTM.