Master of Science (Intelligent System)

SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Students for Master of Science (Intelligent System) by Coursework and Dissertation must possess:

a) A bachelor’s degree with honours related to Computing or Science and Technology from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 2.75; or

b) A bachelor’s degree with honours related to Computing or Science and Technology from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of 2.00 – 2.74 and relevant work experience; and

c) Fulfil the English language requirements as set by the University Senate.

Students for Master of Science (Intelligent System) by Research must possess:

c) Fulfil the English language requirements as set by the University Senate.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

MODE A: COURSEWORK AND DISSERTATION

The Master of Science (Intelligent System) programme by coursework and dissertation is a 40-credit hour, which comprises the following:

Core Courses (16 credit hours)
STIN5014 Artificial Intelligence
STIN5024 Data Mining
STIN5034 Neural Networks
SZRZ6014 Research Methodology

Elective Course (4 credit hours)
Choose ONE (1) course from the following list or any other courses approved by the Dean of School of Computing (SoC):

STIN6014 Artificial Intelligence Programming Language
STIN6024 Expert System
STIN6034 Intelligent Agent Development
STIN6044 Intelligent Database
STIN6054 Web-based Intelligent Systems
STIN6064 Natural language Computing
STIN6074 Fuzzy Logic
STIN6084 Generic Algorithm
STIN6094 Swarm Computing
Dissertation (20 credit hours)
STIZ69920 Dissertation

MODE B: RESEARCH
The Master of Science (Intelligent System) programme is offered by Research.

Students are required to:
i. present and defend the proposed research to a committee;
ii. present the progress report of research work at colloquiums arranged by the Graduate School;
iii. attend a viva voce session to defend the thesis; and
iv. submit a written thesis.

Students without sufficient research skills and knowledge are required to attend and pass the following courses with at least a B grade before being allowed to defend their proposal (i.e. within the first two semesters of their enrolment):

i. SZRZ6014 Research Methodology;
ii. SCLE6014 Academic Writing; and/or
iii. any other courses as determined by the supervisor or Academic Committee.

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