Program Overview
The Information Technology at International Islamic University of Malaysia is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Information Technology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Malaysia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Information Technology programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Islamic Worldview, IT and Society
- Research Methodology for IT
- Data Management
- Business Data Communication
- Project and Change Management
- System Development Methodologies
- IT Policy and Strategy
- Enterprise Integration
- Knowledge Management
- E-Commerce Strategy and Development
- Information Security Policy and Strategy
- Mobile Communications
- Core courses - 6
- Electives - 22
- Dissertation - 12
- Seminar in IT from Islamic Perspective - pass/fail
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Minimum second class upper undergraduate degree with the CGPA of 2.80 (for IIUM alumni) or 3.0 (for non IIUM alumni) or equivalent, in a discipline related to IT from an institution recognized by the Senate; or
- Minimum second class upper undergraduate degree with the CGPA of 3.0 or equivalent, in a discipline unrelated to IT from an institution recognized by the Senate with a minimum of 2 years working experience in IT-related industry or a sufficient exposure to IT; or
- On recommendation by the Department of Information Systems Postgraduate Committee, applicants who have a slightly lower qualification than item (i) and (ii) but with working experience in an IT-related industry can also be considered.
Language Proficiency
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 550 (paper-based) / 213 (computer-based); or
- International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) with a minimum overall score of 6.0; or
- Applicants who are unable to present the required scores in TOEFL or IELTS are allowed to sit for IIUM-administered test (EPT). A minimum of 6.0 is required to be considered for admission.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2018-06-18
About International Islamic University of Malaysia
International Islamic University of Malaysia
Gombak, Malaysia
The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) is a public university in Malaysia. Headquartered in Gombak, Selangor, IIUM has six other campuses all over Malaysia: two medical-centric...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-06-18
- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months