Postgraduates Programme
Doctor Of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology
N/482/8/0175 (PA 15113) 11/28
Programme Overview:
We established the pillars that uphold our tag “A Leader for All”: Innovative, Positive, Persistence, and Integrity. Ph.D. in Information Technology is another pathway for you to be in the professional community and success in every endeavor throughout the journey. The steps you take with us in ALFA University College will ensure you continue learning about the reliability and extensibility of the technology to the highest interpretation of academic. Get hold of this lifetime opportunity to venture into IT discipline, specific field, and relevant industry.
Entry Requirements
a) A Master’s Degree (Level 7 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF| or equivalent and candidates must have completed at least one (1) of their earlier Degree (Master’s or Bachelor’s) in Computing or related to computing. OR b) A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) with the following conditions:
- A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) in the field or related fields with first-class (CGPA of 3.67 or higher) or its equivalent from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme;
- Undergo internal assessment;
- Any other requirements of the HEP. OR
c) A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) candidates who are registered for Master’s Degree programmes may apply to convert to the Doctoral Degree programmes subjected to the following conditions:
- Within 1 vear for full time and within 2 years for part-time candidates:
- Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at Doctoral level through rigorous internal evaluation by the HEP; and
- Approval of the HEP Senate. OR
d) Other qualifications equivalent to a Master Degree (Level 7 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) in the field or related fields recognized by the HEP Senate.
Additional Requirements (For International Students)
- Minimum Band 4 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or equivalent to The Common European Framework (CEFR) (Mid B2): OR
- Minimum score of 60 in Internet-Based Test (IBT) or equivalent score for Paper-Based Test (PBT) for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); OR
- Minimum score of 6.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); OR
- Minimum score of 59 for Pearson English Test; Other equivalent qualification.
- A medical check-up in Malaysia arranged by ALFA certifies that you are medically fit and in good health to accept the offer. The university reserves the rights to withdraw this offer or terminate your study if you are found to suffer or be a carrier of any contagious/ infectious disease, or have a medical condition requiring continuous medical care that will adversely affect your study at ALFA.
