MSc in Software Engineering

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

1 year

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Apr, Aug

Tuition Fees

RM34,800

Bachelor’s degree:
- 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

Pre-Requisite Modules (for non-computing students)
- Duration: 1 month (Full-time) / 2 months (Part-time)
  - Programming in Python
  - Database Fundamentals
  - Systems Development Methods
Core Modules:
- 7 compulsory Core Modules (including Research Methodology module)
  - Managing Software Development Projects
  - Reliability Management
  - Object Oriented Software Systems Engineering
  - Software Engineering Support Environments
  - Software Quality Engineering
  - Security Technologies
  - Research Methodology in Computing and Engineering
  - Project Paper

Choose 3 Elective modules* from the list below:
- Internet Applications
- Network Design & Performance
- Data Management
- Big Data Analytics and Technologies
- Natural Language Processing

Note:

* Elective modules may be pre-selected for students at the beginning of the semester. If students wish to change these pre-selected elective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the semester OR among the intensive delivery modules, however such changes may prolong the study duration.