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HISTORY

1965 • Formed as Computer Centre to provide computer facilities and service

1969 • Start teaching and research in computer science and IT

1974 • Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science

1990 • Bachelor of Computer Science

1993 • Established as a faculty

1995 • PhD, MCS, MLIS

1996 • Bachelor of IT

1997 • MSE

2001 • MIT

2017 • MDS, MITM

CURRENT ENROLMENTNO PROGRAMME NUMBER OF STUDENTS

1 Master of Computer Science (Research) 66

2 Master of Information Science (Research) 3

3 Master of Computer Science (Applied Computing) (Coursework and Dissertation)

4 Master of Information Science (Coursework and Dissertation)

5 Master of Software Engineering (Software Technology) (Coursework and Dissertation)

6 Master of Library and Information Science (Coursework)

7 Master of Data Science (Coursework) 210

8 Master of Information Technology Management 13

9 Doctor of Philosophy (Research) 228

WHERE WE ARE

VISION AND MISSION

A global ly-inf luent ial

faculty , enriching l ives &

shaping the future through

comput ing technology

VISION

To enr ich l i ves and shape the fu ture

for the nat ion and human i ty through

educat ion , research and

technopreneursh ip

MISSION

ABOUT THE FACULTY

Prof. Ts. Dr. Miss LaihaMat Kiah

DEPUTY DEANS

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maizatul Akmar

Ismail

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chan Chee Seng

Dr. NorjihanAbdul Ghani

HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

Dr. MumtazBegum Peer

Mustafa

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norisma Idris

Dr. Mohamad Nizam Ayub

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noorhidawati

Abdullah

Assoc. Prof, Dr. Ainuddin Wahid Abdul Wahab

Mrs. Rafiza Hashim Mrs. Nur HafiezahBt Mohd Nor Peah

Mrs. NoorsyahidahAbd Wahab

Mrs. AdibahSulaiman

HEAD OF UNIT

Prof. Datin Dr. Sameem Abdul

Kareem

FACULTY ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

OFFICERS

PROGRAMME OFFERED

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMESMODE: MIX-MODE WOA - Master of Computer Science (Applied Computing) WOC - Master of Software Engineering (Software Technology)

MODE: COURSEWORK WQB - Master of Library and Information Science WQD - Master of Data Science

MODE : RESEARCH WMA - Master of Computer Science WMB - Master of Information Science WVA - Doctor of Philosophy

DURATION OF PROGRAMME

The duration of studies depends on a particular programmeand the progress of the individual student. Basically, theminimum and maximum periods are as follows:

Programme Duration Master’s PhD

Minimumsemesters

2 (Research)2+1 (Coursework)3 (Mixed Mode)

Maximumsemesters

Graduate On Time (GOT)

Masters (CW)

In 4 Semesters

Masters (Research/MM)

In 5 Semesters

In 7 Semesters

Plan for GOT and work towards achieving it

i. MINIMUM CANDIDATURE DURATION MASTERS : 2 SEMESTERS / 2+1 SEMESTERS / 3 SEMESTERS PHD : 4 SEMESTERS

ii. MAXIMUM CANDIDATURE DURATION MASTERS : 8 SEMESTERS PHD : 12 SEMESTERS

iii. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS MALAY

- FOR BOTH CITIZEN AND NON-CITIZENS ENGLISH

- ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR NON-CITIZEN

iv. MINIMUM RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT• 6 MONTHS 11

CANDIDATURE REQUIREMENTS

i. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY COURSE NOT LATER THAN 2ND SEMESTER OFCANDIDATURE

ii. THE UNIVERSITY BAHASA MALAYSIA COURSE NOT LATER THAN 2ND

SEMESTER OF CANDIDATURE

iii. PROPOSAL DEFENCE NOT LATER THAN 2ND SEMESTER OF CANDIDATURE

iv. CONFIRMATION DEFENCE NOT LATER THAN 3RD SEMESTER OF CANDIDATURE(FAST TRACK PHD ONLY)

v. CANDIDATURE DEFENCE NOT LATER THAN 5TH SEMESTER OF CANDIDATURE

vi. THESIS SEMINAR BEFORE THE SUBMISSION OF THESIS FOR EXAMINATION

vii. VIVA-VOCE

viii. 2 ARTICLES IN JOURNALS INDEXED BY THOMSON REUTERS WEB OF SCIENCE(WOS) PRIOR TO GRADUATION

CANDIDATURE REQUIREMENTS (PHD)

iii. PROPOSAL DEFENCE NOT LATER THAN 2ND SEMESTER OF CANDIDATURE

iv. CANDIDATURE DEFENCE NOT LATER THAN 3RD SEMESTER OF CANDIDATURE

v. 1 ARTICLES IN JOURNALS INDEXED BY THOMSON REUTERS WEB OF SCIENCE(WOS) PRIOR TO GRADUATION

CANDIDATURE REQUIREMENTS (MASTER BY RESEARCH)

iii. PROPOSAL DEFENCE NOT LATER THAN 3RD SEMESTER OF CANDIDATURE

iv. CANDIDATURE DEFENCE NOT LATER THAN 4TH SEMESTER OF CANDIDATURE

CANDIDATURE REQUIREMENTS (MASTER BY MIXED MODE)

• SHALL BE COMPLETED BY 2ND WEEK OF THE SEMESTER

• A CANDIDATE WHO FAILS TO COMPLETE HIS COURSE REGISTRATION WITHIN

THE PRESCRIBED PERIOD, WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO FOLLOW THE COURSE

AND MAY HAVE HIS CANDIDATURE TERMINATED

COURSE REGISTRATION

• SHALL BE COMPLETED BY 2ND WEEK OF THE SEMESTER

• FAILURE TO RENEW CANDIDATURE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED PERIOD MAY

CAUSE THE CANDIDATURE TO LAPSE

• ANY CANDIDATES WHO FAILS TO CONTINUOUSLY REGISTER FOR TWO

SEMESTER, HIS/HER STATUS AS STUDENT WILL CEASE, AND HIS CANDIDATURE

TERMINATED

RENEWAL CANDIDATURE

• MEANS WITHDRAWAL FROM 1 OR MORE COURSES IN ANY SEMESTER AFTER

THE ADD/DROP WEEK

• APPLY NOT LATER THAN 2ND WEEK OF THE SEMESTER

• FEES CHARGEABLE IF APPLY IN 3RD – 7TH WEEK

• NOT ALLOWED AFTER 7TH WEEK (NORMAL SEMESTER) OR 2ND WEEK (SPECIALSEMESTER), EXCEPT FOR HEALTH REASONS BUT FEES CHARGEABLE

WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE

• APPLY TO DEAN OF THE FACULTY

• COUNTED TOWARDS MAXIMUM CANDIDATURE DURATION (EXCEPT FOR HEALTH

REASONS OR PARTICIPATION IN MOBILITY PROGRAMME)

• FEES CHARGEABLE IF APPLY AFTER

• 2ND WEEK OF THE SEMESTER, OR

• 7TH WEEK (NORMAL SEMESTER) / 3RD WEEK (SPECIAL SEMESTER) - FOR HEALTH REASONS

• MAXIMUM NUMBER OF WITHDRAWAL ALLOWED:

- MASTERS : 2 SEMESTERS

- PHD : 4 SEMESTERS18

WITHDRAWAL FROM SEMESTER

• APPLY TO DEAN OF THE FACULTY USING A PRESCRIBED FORM

• FEES CHARGEABLE IF APPLY AFTER 2ND WEEK OF THE SEMESTER

• ANY DECISION WITH RESPECT TO WITHDRAWAL FROM A DEGREE

PROGRAMME OF STUDY SHALL BE FINAL AND CANNOT BE RETRACTED

WITHDRAWAL FROM PROGRAMME OF STUDY

• CANDIDATES MUST WITHDRAW FROM THE EXISTING PROGRAMME OF STUDYAND APPLY TO THE NEW PROGRAMME OF STUDY

• CANDIDATURE DURATION WILL BE RESET FOR THE NEW PROGRAMME

• FEES PAID FOR THE EXISTING PROGRAMME IS NEITHER REFUNDABLE NORTRANSFERABLE TO THE NEW PROGRAMME

CHANGE OF PROGRAMME

COURSEWORK & MIXED MODE

MARKING SCHEME AND GRADE POINTMARKS GRADE GRADE

POINTSMEANING

90-100 A+ 4.00 HIGH DISTINCTION

80-8975-79

4.003.70

DISTINCTION

70-74 B+ 3.30PASS

65-69 B 3.00

60-64 B- 2.70

55-59 C+ 2.30

50-54 C 2.00

45-49 C- 1.70

40-44 D+ 1.50

35-39 D 1.00

0-34 F 0.00

CALCULATION OF GPA & CGPA

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)=TOTAL (CREDITS X GRADE POINTS) FOR A SEMESTER

TOTAL CREDITS FOR A SEMESTER

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA)=TOTAL (CREDITS X GRADE POINTS) FOR ALL SEMESTERS

TOTAL CREDITSFOR ALL SEMESTERS

CALCULATION OF GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)

Course Grade Grade Points Credits Credits x Grade Points

Semester 1Course 1Course 2Course 3Course 4

A+B+B-B

4.03.32.73.0

3 x 4.0 = 12.03 x 3.3 = 9.93 x 2.7 = 8.13 x 3.0 = 9.0

Credits Counted : 12Cumulative Credits Counted : 12Credits Acquired : 9Cumulative Credits Acquired: 9

Total Grade Points : 39Cumulative Grade Points : 39

GPA = 39 / 12 = 3.25 CGPA = 39 / 12 = 3.25Semester 2Course 5Course 6Course 7

3.33.02.7

3 x 3.3 = 9.93 x 3.0 = 9.03 x 2.7 = 8.1

Credits Counted : 9Cumulative Credits Counted : 21Credits Acquired : 6Cumulative Credits Acquired: 15

Total Grade Points : 27Cumulative Grade Points : 39 + 27 = 66

GPA = 27 / 9 = 3.0 CGPA = 66 / 21 = 3.14

Grades

GRADE COUNTED TOWARDS GPA/CGPA

CREDITS ACQUIRED CREDITS COUNTED

A+ to B YES YES

B- to F NO YES

K YES NO

I, P, W, W1, W2, W3, R, UR, K1 NO NO

• THE BEST GRADE WILL BE CONSIDERED IF A COURSE IS REPEATED.

• CANDIDATE MAY APPLY FOR GRADE I (INCOMPLETE) ONLY ON THE BASIS OF MEDICAL OR HUMANITARIAN REASONS.

• Any candidate who obtains a GPA below 3.00 in anysemester will be placed on the probationary period untilhis/her GPA has reached 3.00

• The candidate needs to consult the Deputy Dean(Postgraduate) to discuss about plans to improvehis/her academic performance

UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (MASTERS DEGREE) REGULATION 2019

Academic Probationary Period

COURSEWORK ANDCOURSEWORK BY DISSERTATION

1. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE (COURSEWORK)

• DOES NOT ACHIEVE THE MINIMUM PASSING GRADE FOR CORE COURSES AFTER THREEATTEMPTS

• HAS OBTAINED A GPA OF LESS THAN 3.0 FOR THERE CONSECUTIVE SEMESTERS(INCLUDING SPECIAL SEMESTERS)

2. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE (RESEARCH)• HAS POOR PROGRESS REPORT (FOR DISSERTATION) FOR 2 CONSECUTIVE SEMESTERS.• FAIL 2 TIMES IN CANDIDATURE DEFENCE (FOR DISSERTATION)• FAIL IN THE EXAMINATION OF DISSERTATION/THESIS• PLAGIARISE DISSERTATION OR RESEARCH REPORT

3. WAS READMITTED TO THE PROGRAMME OF STUDY BUT HAS OBTAINED A CGPA OF LESS THAN 3.0FOR THE IMMEDIATE REGISTERED SEMESTER AFTER HIS/HER READMISSION

4. FAIL TO FULFILL ALL CANDIDATURE REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE MAXIMUM CANDIDATUREDURATION

FAIL OUT (CANDIDATURE TERMINATED)

5. GAVE FALSE INFORMATION FOR ADMISSION OR HAS COMMITTEDACADEMIC DISHONESTY

6. DID NOT RENEW CANDIDATURE IN 2 CONSECUTIVES SEMESTERS

7. SENATE OPINES THAT CANDIDATE IS NOT ABLE TO CONTINUE HIS/HERSTUDY

8. CANDIDATE FAIL TO PAY ALL THE FEES WITHIN THE STIPULATED PERIOD

9. REGISTERED SIMULTANEOUSLY OTHER PROGRAMME OF STUDY IN THIS OROTHER UNIVERSITIES

FAIL OUT (CANDIDATURE TERMINATED)

Pre-Arrival Information for New Candidate

• Under Section 10 of the Immigration Regulations 1963 requires all international students whowish to study at any higher education institutions in Malaysia to obtain Visa approval beforeentering Malaysia. eVisa Approval Letter (eVAL) must be applied directly via EMGS website.

• Immigration department will no longer accept insurance cover from any other providers except the one listed and purchased in Malaysia

• Pre-arrival medical screening is not required and the student will need to submit Health Self-declaration when applying for eVAL.

• Once an eVAL is approved, the student must apply for the Single Entry Visa (SEV) from therespective Malaysian Embassy/ High Commission/Consulate OR obtain Visa on Arrival (VOA)at the airport for non-visa countries.

• Candidate with a Conditional Offer letter will no longer be able to apply for eVAL underUMCCED. Instead, candidate may apply for eVAL under UM using conditional offer via EMGSWebsite upon full payment of UMCCED Registration fees. 28

EMGS / Immigration Regulations

Post-arrival Information for New Candidate

• Once the candidate has obtained the eVAL, correct SEV or VOA, he/she may proceed toprepare for arrival in Malaysia.

• Candidate must undertake compulsory post-arrival medical screening within 7 days ofarrival in Malaysia and submit all the documents; passport with correct SEV/VOA, RM10duty stamp, confirmation letter and valid insurance to Visa counter of InternationalStudent Services Unit, in Ground Floor, Examination Building.

• The passport will be processed for sticker endorsement by the Immigration Departmentfor a minimum of 14 working days subject to Immigration approval. Student MUST NOTarrange for any travel until the passport is returned with the Student Pass.

• Dependent’s Pass Application Can Only Be Submitted Once The Principal (Student) HasObtained Their Valid Student Pass.

• No insurance coverage is available under EMGS / UM’s group of insurance provider forstudents / dependents aged 65 and above. Such students will have to purchase theirinsurance separately from the available providers in Malaysia.

Renewal of Student Pass and Cancellation

• Immigration Has Allowed Renewal of Student and Dependent Pass to be submitted 3months before the expiry of the current Student Pass as long as the status is active,and the student has obtained a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and above / good progressreport.

• Application For Student Pass Renewal Will Be Strictly For Study Period As Per TheOffer Letter. No Renewal Will Be Considered Beyond The Maximum Duration Stated.

• If a student has either completed/withdraw/terminated their study, they arerequired to submit their passport for compulsory cancellation of Student Pass andany other dependent passport that are tied to their Student Visa.

Compound Rates for Overstay

• Compound for (6 months or longer) overstay charges has been revised for first time offence to myr2000 from myr1000 previously.

• Register your courses according to schedulehttp://jw.fsktm.um.edu.my/edit/data/jadual_IT.pdf

• Sign up for SISWAMAIL when you register – most of the communications from theUniversity and AASC will be through e-mail / mailing list using your SISWAMAIL address

• Sign up for your program mailing listfsktm_mcs-list@um.edu.my Master of Computer Science

(Applied Computing) /Master of Computer Science

fsktm_mse-list@um.edu.my Master of Software Engineering(Software Technology)

fsktm_mlis-list@um.edu.my Master of Information Sciencefsktm_mdatsc-list@um.edu.my Master of Data Sciencefsktm_mlisc-list@um.edu.my Master of Library and Information Sciencefsktm_phd-list@um.edu.my Doctor of Philosophy

• Important communications from the faculty will be done through the mailing lists.• Check your e-mail regularly so that you won’t miss out any important notifications andinformation

REMINDERS

• Collect your student card from the Faculty’s General Office 1month after your registration. (announcement will be made viasiswamail)

• Go to the IT officers’ office at Level 2, Block A for activation ofyour student card to access main entrances, student loungeand/or other facilities, especially outside office hour.

• Research Methodology Class for Master by Mixed Mode,Master by Research and Master by Coursework

Please choose your Group according to theTimetable

REMINDERS

REGISTRATION

DATES : 10.2.2020 – 14.2.2020(Monday – Friday)

VENUE : Examination Hall 1,Examination Building,University of Malaya

TIME : 9.00 am – 4.30 pm

ACADEMIC CALENDER 2019/2020

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

2019/2020

SEMESTER I Orientation 1 week 01.09.2019 - 08.09.2019

Lectures 8 weeks* 09.09.2019 - 03.11.2019

Mid-Semester Break 1 week* 04.11.2019 - 10.11.2019

Lectures 6 weeks 11.11.2019 - 22.12.2019

Revision Week 1 week* 23.12.2019 - 29.12.2019

Semester I Examinations 3 weeks* 30.12.2019 - 19.01.2020

Semester I Holiday 4 weeks* 20.01.2020 - 16.02.2020

-------------------- 24 weeks --------------------

SEMESTER II Lectures 9 weeks 17.02.2020 - 19.04.2020

Mid-Semester Break 1 week 20.04.2020 - 26.04.2020

Lectures 5 weeks 27.04.2020 - 31.05.2020

Revision Week 1 week 01.06.2020 - 07.06.2020

Semester II Examinations 3 weeks 08.06.2020 - 28.06.2020

------------------ 19 weeks ------------------

END OF YEAR HOLIDAYS

Holidays 11 weeks 29.06.2020 - 13.09.2020

1. PROGRAMME HANDBOOK : <LINK>

2. STUDENT DRESS CODE : <LINK>

3. FCSIT - POSTGRADUATE ACTIVITIES : <LINK>

REMINDERS

Please read :

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit the Faculty website http://www.fsktm.um.edu.my

FOR MORE INFORMATION• ACADEMIC MATTERS:

PROGRAM COORDINATORS

• MSE (ST) : ASSOC. PROF. DR. SITI HAFIZAH AB HAMID - sitihafizah@um.edu.my/03 -7967 6340• MIS & MLIS : ASSOC. PROF. DR. NOORHIDAWATI ABDULLAH - noorhidawati@um.edu.my/03 -7967 6309 • MCS & MCS (AC) : ASSOC. PROF. DR. MOHD YAMANI IDNA IDRIS - yamani@um.edu.my/03 -7967 6414• MDS : ASSOC. PROF. DR. VIMALA BALAKRISHNAN - vimalabalakrishnan@um.edu.my/03 -7967

• PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS• PHD : MRS. NORAZARINA BOHARI - azarina@um.edu.my/03 -7967 6380 • MCS,MCS(AC)&MDATSC : MRS. NORHAZARIAH HUSIN - aza_kama@um.edu.my/03 -7967 6316 • MSE (ST), MIS,MLIS : MRS. NORHAFIDZAN AHMAD - fidzan@um.edu.my/03 -7967 6380

• GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

• DEPUTY DEAN (POSTGRADUATE) : PROF. TS. MISS LAIHA MAT KIAH - misslaiha@um.edu.my/03 -7967 6307• PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT REGISTRAR : MRS. RAFIZA HASHIM - rafiza_hashim@um.edu.my/03 -7967 6306 • ASSISTANT OFFICE SECRETARY : MS. NOORHAFIZA KAMARUDDIN - hafiza@um.edu.my/03 -7967 6307

ANY INQUARIES

You may email your feedback/comments/complaints to tdit_fsktm@um.edu.my

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STANDARDS

CODE OF CONDUCT POLICIES

ABIDE BY

IRRESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR AND

ABUSIVE / VULGAR WORDS

SERIOUS THOUGHT…DISCIPLINARY ACTION CAN BE TAKEN.

WARNING !

ACTIVITIES

FACULTY FACILITIES

Computer Lab The Cubes WiFi CCNA Lab Lecture Hall

Canteen Tutorial Room Student Centre PG Lounge

UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

Main Library Stadium Swimming Pool Gymnasium Varsity Lake

Museum Art Gallery Botanical Garden E-Learning

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