MQA accredited · Malaysia Doctorate

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology

100% Online Distance Learning (ODL) degree accredited by Lincoln University College (MQA & MOHE recognized). Complete your Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology with full flexible digital learning support.

Awarded by
Lincoln University College (ODL Campus)
Level
Doctorate
Duration
3 Years (100% Online ODL)
Overview

Programme Overview - Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology

Delivered 100% online via Lincoln University College's Open & Distance Learning (ODL) digital portal. Designed for working adults, executives, and international learners requiring maximum flexibility.
Curriculum

What you will study

Curriculum and entry requirements as published by the awarding body: https://www.lincoln.edu.my/doctor-of-philosophy-in-information-technology-2/

Subjects

  • Research Methodology (3 credits)
  • Data Analysis and Thesis Writing (3 credits)
  • Research Work – Thesis
  • Data Warehousing and Mining
  • Digital Image Processing
  • Advanced Networking
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Data Compression
  • Agent Based Computing
  • Soft Computing
  • Software Testing and Quality Assurance
  • Knowledge management and Business Intelligence
  • Mobile Computing
  • Bio- Inspired Computing
  • Concurrent Engineering Information System
  • Speech Processing and Information Security
Admission

Entry requirements

Standard academic entry (relevant diploma/degree) or APEL / Executive Work Experience route for mature practitioners.

Entry route 1

A Master’s Degree (Level 7 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) or equivalent AND candidates must have completed at least ONE (1) of their earlier Degrees (Master’s or Bachelor’s) in Computing or related to Computing. International students must have proof of good proficiency in verbal and written English. For example International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or its equivalent. If a student does not meet this requirement, Lincoln university college senate must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme. Note: There shall be no direct entry from Bachelor’s Degree level to PhD Candidates registered for Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) by research programmes with a Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related to Computing may apply to convert their candidacy to the PhD programmes subject to having shown competency and capability in conducting research at PhD level and approval by the Lincoln university college Senate. <details id="career-opportunities" class="e-n-accordion-

Accreditation reference

Programme code N-DL/0611/8/0001, MQA reference MQA/PA 16527.

Fees

Fees and payment options

Fees vary by programme and awarding body. Smart College offers interest-free monthly instalments, and merit-based partial scholarships of up to 30% for applicants who meet the criteria. An admissions adviser will confirm the exact fee and the eligibility conditions before you commit to anything.