Centre for Graduate StudiesDoctor of Philosophy (Information Technology) (PhDIT) KPT/JPS (KA6083) 6/10

Master of Information Science (Competitive Intelligence) (MIS) KPT/JPS (KA6268) 9/10

Master of Information Technology (MIT) KP/JPS (A1272) 4/10

Master of Multimedia Communication (MMC) KP/JPS (A5480) 7/12

Master of Software Engineering (MSE) KPT/JPS (KA9399) 10/13

Duration of StudyThe PhD takes 4 academic years (12 semesters) to complete while the Master’s Degree takes 2 academic years (6 semesters) to complete.

Financial Sources• Employee’s Provident Fund (EPF), Account 2 • Study Loan from banks• Easy and Flexible Installment Scheme (0% Interest Rate)

ApplicationApplication is open throughout the year for all programmes. However, intakes are on a semester basis in January, May and September.

Application Procedures1) Complete the OUM application form (application form can be

obtained from OUM website)2) Enclose the following: • Processing fees of RM50 in the form of bank draft or postal

order made payable to UNITEM Sdn. Bhd. • 1 set of certified IC copy, all academic certificates and

transcripts • 1 RM0.30 stamp3) Applicants are encouraged to apply online @ www.oum.edu.my

Entry RequirementsPhD Information Technology• Master’s Degree in Information Technology or its equivalent.

Master of Information Science (Competitive Intelligence)• Bachelor Degree with Honours in Science, Engineering, Technology,

Applied Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Sciences, Information Technology and related areas,

OR• Bachelor Degree in Science, Engineering, Technology, Applied

Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Sciences, Information Technology and related areas, PLUS 2 years work experience, or its equivalent OR

• Open Entry

Master of Information Technology /Master of Multimedia Communication• Bachelor Degree with Honours or its equivalent in any field of study

(work experience is an added advantage) OR• Open Entry

Master of Software Engineering• Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in Computer Science / Information

Technology or its equivalent, OR• Bachelor’s Degree with at least two years of working experiences

in related field OR• Open Entry

Open Entry• Must have STPM (1 principle) or Diploma and 35 years old on 1st

January of year applied

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Master of Information Technologyin collaboration with University of La Rochelle, France

University of La RochelleThe University of La Rochelle (ULR), France, was established in 1993 and focuses on innovation, professionalisation and internationalisation of its programmes in the Asia Pacific region. It is well ranked in the classification of the French universities. The University of La Rochelle has been working closely with the Malaysian French chamber of Commerce and industry for several years, thus providing opportunity for candidates to have close contact with the reality of the industrial sector.

Core Courses• Fundamentals of ICT • Algorithm and Data Structure • Programming Languages • Database System • Methodology of Information System and Knowledge Management • Project Management • Entrepreneurship • Web Application Development • Research Methodology

Elective Courses (taught by University of La Rochelle)• Web Design and Technologies • Computer Architecture and Operating System• Networking Technologies and Web Security • Software Engineering

Project Work• Project Work I • Project Work II

Master of Information Science(Competitive Intelligence)

University of Paul Cezanne, Aix-Marseille III, FranceThe University of Paul Cezanne, (UPC) France was established in 1409 under the reign of Louis II, Count of Provence. As one of the public universities in France, today UPC has more than 23,000 students including 3,000 international students and almost 900 academics in diverse fields of study. Since 1980, UPC is one of the leading institutions in the world providing highly specialised area of study – Competitive Intelligence at the Master’s and Doctoral level

Core Courses• International Macroeconomy • Competitive Strategy • Knowledge Management • Research Methods in Competitive Intelligence • Applying Data Mining Techniques

Specialised Courses• Competitive Intelligence • Information Strategies • Information Analyses and Dissemination • Intellectual Property, Brain Mapping & Innovation • Organising Competitive Intelligence Project Work• Project Work

Master of Software EngineeringCore Courses• Programming Language • Software Engineering Process and Methods • Software Requirements • Database and Programme Design • Interface Design • Software Testing • Project Management • Software Maintenance and Configuration Management • Software Quality and Metrics • Software Engineering Project I • Software Engineering Project II

Elective Courses (Choose any 1 course)• Real-Time Software Engineering • Web Design and Technologies • Networking Technologies and Web Security • Advanced Databases and Decision Based Systems

(All information correct as of January 2009)

Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology)Part I: Compulsory PhaseAll the candidates are required to take and pass the following compulsory courses:• Research Methodology 3 credits• Doctoral Seminar 3 credits• Optional Courses 3 creditsCandidates may choose one of the following specialised course (3 credits each), depending on their research focus:a) Knowledge Managementb) Special Topics in Computer Information Systemc) Information Securityd) Advances in Database

Part II: ResearchCandidates will conduct the research on any of the following areas and prepare the thesis under the guidance of one supervisor assigned by OUM. a) Methodology of Information System Development b) E-learning • Automatic Instructional Design • Use Modelling • Learning Object Modelling • E-learning Effectiveness • Object Reusability • Learner Assessment in E-learning Environmentc) Intelligent Systems and Novel Computingd) Knowledge Managemente) Database • Uncertainty Database • Spatial Databasef) Computer / Information System Securityg) Media Planning and EconomicPart III: Thesis ExaminationIn this part, the candidate has completed the thesis and is ready to submit for examination by OUM. Internal and external examiners will be appointed to assess the PhD (Information Technology) thesis and the candidate will be examine in the “Viva Voce” session organised by the Centre for Graduate Studies.Elective Course• Research Epistemology

Master of Multimedia CommunicationCore Courses• Fundamentals of Communication • Fundamentals of ICT • Corporate Communication • Advance Communication Theory • Communication Law • Research Methodology • Media Economics • Information Technology and Communication Policy Development • Decision Making in Media Organisation

Elective Courses (Choose 4)• Methodology of Information System and Knowledge Management • Fundamentals of Communication Technology • Organisational & Business Management • Writing for Science & Technology • Telecommunications Technology • Entrepreneurship • Organisational Communication • Multimedia Technology

Project Work• Master’s Project

Master of Information TechnologyCore Courses• Fundamentals of ICT • Algorithm and Data Structure • Programming Languages• Database System • Methodology of Information System and Knowledge Management• Project Management • Entrepreneurship • Web Application Development • Research MethodologyElective Courses (Choose 4)• Web Design and Technologies • Networking Technologies and Web Security • Computer Architecture and Operating System • User Interface Design & Software Engineering • Information Technology and Communication Policy Development • Multimedia Technology • Telecommunication Technology • Information System Planning • ICT Resource Management • Human Resource Management • Organisational and Business ManagementProject Work• Project Work I • Project Work II

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OUM subscribes to the philosophy that education

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among learners, tutors and facilitators.