Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology

Overview Started as Computer Center within University of Malaya in 1965 Became Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology in 1994 Currently has approx. 926 students (as at 5/9/2011) –482 postgraduate – 444 undergraduate And 85 lecturers + 24 administrative + 13 technical staff

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Faculty Organizational Chart Management of FCSIT

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology An Overview of the Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology Faculty currently offers –6 undergraduate programs Bachelor of Computer Science -Artificial Intelligence -Computer Networking and System -Management Information System -Software Engineering Bachelor of Information Technology -Management -Multimedia –3 Masters programs Master of Computer Science (MCS) Master of Software Engineering (MSE) Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) –Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Master of Computer Science (MCS) Offered through –Coursework & Dissertation (KD) 56 credits  3 core courses + 2 elective courses Dissertation : 40 credits –Dissertation only (D) Specialization in –Data Communication and Networking –Management Information Systems –Artificial Intelligence –Multimedia

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) Offered through: –Coursework & Dissertation (KD) 56 credits  4 core courses + 1 elective courses Dissertation : 40 credits –Dissertation only (D)

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Master of Software Engineering (MSE) Offered through: –Coursework & Dissertation (KD) 56 credits  3 core courses + 2 elective courses Dissertation : 40 credits

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) By full research only

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Programme Handbook Refer to FCSIT website :

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Duration of Programme The duration of studies depends on a particular programme and the progress of the individual student. Basically, the minimum and maximum periods are as follows: *Average semesters are the length of time when candidates usually completed their programme. Programme DurationMaster’sPhD Minimum2 or 3 semesters4 semesters Maximum8 semesters12 semesters * Average4 semesters6 semesters

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Proposal Presentation Faculty Regulations regarding Candidature Defense & Research Seminar: –For Master programs (KD; Coursework & Dissertation) Master of Computer Science (MCS) Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) Master of Software Engineering (MSE) –6 months after registration date.

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Candidature Defense & Research Seminar Faculty Regulations regarding Candidature Defense & Research Seminar: –For Master programs (DS; Fully Research) Master of Computer Science (MCS) Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) –6 months after registration date. –Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) –12 months after registration date.

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Scholarship for Research Candidates Contact: Scholarship Unit, IPS, Mrs. Husziatina Mohd 03 –

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Facilities in the Faculty Two buildings –Building A (Main building) Dean Office, General Office, Lecture Rooms, BK1 and BK3 on ground floor Teaching Labs and Research Labs on 1 st floor Lecturers’ Rooms on 2 nd floor –Building B (Annexe Building) Lecture halls DK1, DK2, BT1, BT2, BT3, BT4, BT5 and Labs on ground floor Lecturers’ Rooms and Research Labs on 1 st and 2 nd floor Wide range of computing facilities Teaching labs; Research labs, with fairly new computers Wireless Internet access in Block A and Block B

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Lecture Room

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Faculty Library Librarian Assistants : 1. Ms. Niusha Zohoorian Fooladi 2. Ms. Kamilya Assylbekova Level 1, Building A (Main Building)

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Teaching Labs Research Labs Wireless Internet Access

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Dean Office and General Office FoyerCafeteria Building A (Main Building)

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology CCNA Labs Postgraduate Labs CCNA Labs Building A (Main Building)

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Directions of the Faculty Increasing emphasis on quality education –Graduate within 4 semesters (Masters) / 8 semesters (PhD) (financial rewards for early completion for PhD students) –Have the necessary knowledge and soft skills Increasing emphasis on research and publication –Incentives for students doing research, e.g. financial support, conference participation, publication, etc. –Increased facilities. –Extra space for Postgraduate in the Wisma R&D. Level 15 (Postgraduate & General)

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Who to See For More Information Academic matters: Program Coordinators MCS: Mrs. Sri Devi Ravana MSE: Dr. Zarinah Mohd Kasirun MLIS: Dr. Kiran Kaur PhD: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Miss Laiha Mat Kiah Program Administrative matters MCS : Ms. Nurshakila Johanularifin MSE : Mrs. Norhazariah Husin MLIS:Ms. Norazirah Mohd Supi PhD:Mr. Mazrulhisham Mat Yusuf General Administrative Matters Deputy Dean (Postgraduate) : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Miss Laiha Mat Kiah Senior Assistant Registrar : Mrs. Nor Azian Abdul Bari Assistant Office Secretary : Ms. Noordalilia Ilyana Kiwam Administration Assistant : Ms. Norhafidzan Ahmad

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology For More Information Visit the Faculty website

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Reminders Please register for your courses as per schedule – refer to Institute Graduate Studies (IGS) website ( Please sign up for SISWAMAIL when you register – much of communication from the University and IGS will be through / mailing list using your SISWAMAIL address Sign up for your program mailing list (MCS) (MSE) (MLIS) Important communication from the faculty will be through mailing list Check your at least once a day; messages from UMMAIL will be removed after one week

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Reminders Starting from Semester I, 2011/2012 Academic Session, after all Curriculum Reviews have been approved, all mix-mode (Coursework & Dissertation) for MCS, MSE and MLIS will be 56 credits. (which consist of 40 credits on Dissertation)

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Reminders Study smart – aim to finish your program within stipulated period. Practice academic integrity – cheating and plagiarism are serious offences, and can result in students losing their degree.

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Marking Scheme For intake starting 2009 onwards for Master Programmes only.

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Conditional Pass A Conditional Pass means a pass in the course concerned if the CGPA is 3.0 or greater in the semester which the course is taken.

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Academic Probationary Period Any candidate with a GPA below 3.00 in any semester shall be given a Probation and will be placed under an Academic Probationary Period in the following normal semester. The Period shall continue until the candidate has achieved a GPA of University Of Malaya (Masters Degree) Regulation 2010, Page 26

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Failed and Terminated A candidate may be terminated from his programme of study if he/she- i.does not achieve after three attempts the minimum pass grade for all courses for which the Faculty has made compulsory to obtain in order to pass; ii.has obtained a GPA of less than 3.00 (even though more than 2.00) for three consecutive Normal Semesters. iii.has obtained a GPA of less than 2.00 in two consecutive Normal Semesters. University Of Malaya (Masters Degree) Regulation 2010, Page 26 ALERT

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology Postgraduate Research Excellence Symposium 2011 Date: 26 – Time: 8.30 am pm Venue: To be informed later All postgraduate students are highly encouraged to attend. * New student of 2011 are compulsory.

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology