PhD - Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science)

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Programme Details

The graduates will be engaged in high technology research and development for the advancement of knowledge and solving problems.

The graduates will utilize state-of-art knowledge and complex problem solving capabilities in their advanced careers

The graduates will be assuming technical, managerial and ethical leadership roles in industries that require their specialized knowledge in computing, particularly with good commanding oral and written skills.

The graduates will be involved in the affairs of professional institutions and keep abreast of the nation’s needs and developments, and provide services to the computing communities and the nation.

Demonstrate a systematic comprehension and in-depth understanding of a discipline and mastery of skills and research methods related to the field of computing

Critically analyze, evaluate and synthesize new and complex ideas

Show scholarly capabilities to generate, design, implement and adopt the integral part of the research process based on the computing theoretical framework

Contribute to original research that broadens the boundary of knowledge through an in-depth thesis, which has been presented and defended according to international standards including writing in internationally refereed publications

Communicate to peers, scholarly communities and society at large through the preparation, publication and presentation of technical material

Promote the technological, social and cultural progress in a knowledge-based society in both academic and professional contexts

Demonstrate behavior that is consistent with codes of professional ethics, legal requirements and responsibility