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MSc in Software Engineering

R/0612/7/0002)(02/27)(MQA/FA8836)

Course Information

Mode: Onsite
Duration: Full-time: 1+ year, Part-time: 2 years and 6 months
Intakes:

13 May 2025, 25 August 2025, 15 December 2025 (Full-time); 13 June 2025, 15 August 2025, 31 October 2025 (Part-time)

Type: Flexible Full-time/Part-time Mode
Conducted in Malaysia: Yes
Level of Study: Masters Degree Level
Field of Study: Computing & IT
Faculty: School of Computing
Fees: RM34,800.00 / RM38,800.00 (international)

Course Overview

This programme is designed to provide students with professional development opportunities in software engineering, equipping them with skills to undertake and manage large-scale software development projects and to contribute to high quality, secure, and reliable software systems. It enhances practical knowledge and strategic insights in computing to give graduates a competitive edge in the global IT industry.

Achievement

APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme

Curriculum

  • Year 1, Semester 1 (YR1 SEM1):
    • Software Engineering Principles
    • Software Project Management
    • Advanced Algorithms
    • Software Design & Architecture
    • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Year 1, Semester 2 (YR1 SEM2):
    • Software Testing & Quality Assurance
    • Software Security
    • Advanced Database Systems
    • Software Systems Engineering
    • Professional and Ethical Issues in Software Engineering
  • Year 2, Semester 1 (YR2 SEM1):
    • Research Methods in Software Engineering
    • Capstone Project
    • Thesis

Entry Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.

English Requirements

  • IELTS: 5.5
  • Applicants from English-speaking countries or with qualifications taught in English may be exempted with supporting documents.

Career Prospects

  • Project Manager
  • Software Architect
  • Senior Software Developer
  • Solutions Architect
  • Software Engineer
  • Software Consultant
  • Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
  • Development Manager
  • Senior System Designer
  • Application Engineer
  • Software Test Engineer
  • Software Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist
  • R&D Specialist
  • Senior Technical Lead
  • Product Specialist
  • All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.

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