INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
2 years ( full-time ) 4 years ( part-time )*
Throughout the year
( subject to availability of supervision )
RM42,333 Malaysian student
RM46,556 International student 2022 fees per year
Research
* Part-time study is not available for international students .
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY
KPT / JPT ( R2 / 340 / 7 / 0465 ) 12 / 24 - MQA / SWA0122
Join the global conversation about the most prominent theories and ideas in your field through the independent investigation of research questions that you have formulated .
The degree allows you to develop in-depth knowledge , expertise and skills through the application of research to business challenges , with support from a minimum of two supervisors throughout your enrolment . You ’ ll gain experience in the design and implementation of research and make a contribution to an existing body of knowledge by applying , clarifying or interpreting that knowledge .
Areas of research
• Artificial intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Data science
• Digital health
• Software engineering .
Progression to further studies
If you have demonstrated exceptional progress , and your project has sufficient depth and breadth to meet the requirements of a PhD , you may apply to transfer into a PhD as part of your research master ’ s confirmation milestone . Any decision to approve your transfer from a research master ’ s degree to a PhD ultimately resides with the Milestone Review Panel and Graduate Research Committee .
3-4 years ( full-time ) 6-8 years ( part-time )*
Your PhD research project is to be conceived from the outset as clearly achievable within three years equivalent full-time , and you ’ re expected to complete your degree within three to four years equivalent full-time .
Throughout the year
( subject to availability of supervision )
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
KPT / JPT ( R2 / 210 / 8 / 0016 ) 03 / 27 - MQA / SWA0117
Undertaking a PhD at Monash is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences we can offer you . Be part of a proud tradition of research excellence .
RM42,333 Malaysian student
RM46,556 International student 2022 fees per year
Research
* Part-time study is not available for international students .
The program consists of an extensive , independent research project in your discipline of choice , supported by a minimum of two academic supervisors throughout your candidature . Your study will result in a research thesis which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic .
Areas of research
• Artificial intelligence
• Blockchains
• Computer vision and pattern recognition
• Cybersecurity
• Data science
• Digital health
• Human-machine interaction
• Image , video and speech processing
• Learning analytics
• Machine learning
• Mobile networks
• Software engineering .
I chose Monash because it emphasises the real-life contributions of research . I am genuinely passionate about research , but what I truly strive for is conducting research that is impactful and brings value to society . In addition , I assumed that pursuing a PhD at a world-class university such as Monash means that I will have access to excellent research opportunities and facilities , and I was right .”
HISHAM AL-WARD
Doctor of Philosophy
The Internet of Things ( IoT ) is projected to connect up to 30 billion devices by 2025 , and such a massive number of connections is certain to generate huge amounts of data and present a challenge to the core network . Hisham is working on developing new optimisation solutions to improve the reliability and performance of IoT networks .
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