M.Sc. in Software Engineering

Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU)
Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Qualification
Master's Degree
Study mode
Full-time
Duration
1 year
Intakes
January June 2009
Total tuition fee (local)
RM 32,600
Total tuition fee (foreign)
RM 36,800

About this course

this course, students will be given the opportunity to undergo professional development at an advanced level within the area of software engineering. Furthermore, students will also be able to enhance their skills and knowledge in specialist areas for practicing IT professionals. In this course, the ability to undertake large-scale IT software development projects will be instilled among students. Not only that, students are also required to learn the required set of skills to participate effectively in the design and implementation of software systems of high quality and reliability. 

Entry Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent as acceptable by the Senate.

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field not meeting CGPA 2.75 but above CGPA 2.50 in related field; can be accepted provided that candidates have at least 5 years of working experience in a relevant field.

Curriculum

Core Modules    

  • Managing Software Development Projects
  • Reliability Management
  • Object Oriented Software Systems Engineering
  • Software Engineering Support Environments
  • Software Quality Engineering
  • Security Technologies
  • Research Methodology
  • Dissertation

Optional Modules (choose 2)

  • Internet Applications
  • Network Design & Performance
  • Big Data Analytics and Technologies
  • Data Analytical Programming

Elective modules may be pre-selected for students at the beginning of the semester. If students wish to change these pre-selected elective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the semester OR among the intensive delivery modules - however, such changes may prolong the study duration

Dissertation

Students are encouraged to complete industry-based major projects/ dissertations that are directly relevant to their work and their  organisation or any substantial idea from the modules taken. The project emphasis should involve the derivation of criteria for the selection of software engineering processes, methods and tools. It would be expected that a software prototype, review of current practices or specifications should be produced.

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