• Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology
  • dekan_fsktm@um.edu.my
  • +603-79676300
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The Master of Software Engineering (Software Technology) programme provides opportunities for the degree holders in Bachelor of Computer Science or related fields to broaden their fundamental knowledge and skills through advanced courses and research in software engineering.


Benefits

This programme equips students with advanced knowledge and skills that will enable them to thrive and excel in the software industry and research.

Career Opportunity


  • Software Engineer
  • System Analyst
  • Software Tester
  • Software Project Manager
  • System Engineer
  • Software Designer
  • Software Quality Engineer
  • Software Configuration Manager
  • Software Architect
  • Software Process Engineer
  • Software Maintainer
  • Academician
  • Researcher


Course Structure

Total Credits = 42 credits (Coursework 21 credits + Dissertation 21 credits)

Coursework (21 credits)

5 Core Courses (15 credits)

*WOX7001 Research Methodology (3 credits)

WOC7004 Architecting Software Systems (3 credits)

WOC7014 Framework-Based Software Design and Development  (3 credits)

WOC7015 Software Verification and Validation (3 credits)

WOC7016 Software Project Management  (3 credits)

Choose 2 of these Elective Courses (6 credits)

WOC7017 Big Data Processing  (3 credits)

WOC7018 Requirements Engineering  (3 credits)

WOC7019 User Experience Design Studio  (3 credits)

WOC7020 Advanced Internet of Things  (3 credits)

WOA7015 Advanced Machine Learning  (3 credits)

WOA7017 Security Risk Analysis and Evaluation  (3 credits)

Dissertation (21 credits)

 

*WOC 7021 Dissertation (21 credits)


*Offer every semester (Semester 1 and 2).
(Note : Not all courses will be offered every semester. The actual courses offered will depend on the availability of staff and the number of registered students. )

Entry Requirement

Intake Schedule

Universiti  Malaya has two intakes per year, in March and in October.

Contact :


Dr Hema Subramaniam
Programme Coordinator
+603 7967 6341
hema@um.edu.my


Mrs. Rohani Mohamed Arifin
Administrative Assistance
+603 7967 6408
ani_e@um.edu.my

Last Update: 01/08/2025