MComp (CS Specialisation): Admission Requirements
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Introduction
The Master of Computing (Specialisation) programme is a comprehensive and challenging graduate programme with area specialisations. It encompasses the latest research findings, both applied and fundamental. The programme also provides advanced and in-depth knowledge of IT to prepare the students for challenges in their IT career.
The programme may be taken full-time or part-time. Most level 5000 courses are conducted in the evenings.
Admission Criteria
Candidates may apply for admission into the MComp (Specialisation) programme to specialise in one of these areas:
- Artificial Intelligence; or
- Computer Science; or
- Information Systems; or
- Infocomm Security
The candidates should possess:
- A good honours degree in computing; or
- A good honours degree in a related discipline with 2 years IT industry experience; or
- A good bachelor’s degree in computing with 2 years IT industry experience; or
- A good bachelor’s or honours degree in business related discipline with 2 years IT industry experience.
Candidates with degrees in Electronic Commerce/ Engineering/ Economics/ Statistics/ Mathematics can also be considered for admission to the Information Systems specialisation.
The above admission requirements are the minimum requirements. Admission is on a competitive basis and preference will be given to students with IT related job experiences.
Test Scores
Applicants* are to submit GRE/GMAT and TOEFL/IELTS test scores as evidence which demonstrates their readiness for graduate study. Candidates may be required to sit for other tests as prescribed by the School.
Candidates who have graduated from Indian universities may submit GATE scores instead.
Candidates should have a minimum GRE score of 320 (verbal & quantitative) and 3.5 (analytical), or a GMAT score of 650 and above. The minimum TOEFL score for Internet Based Test (IBT) is 90; the minimum IELTS score is 6.0. GRE/GMAT and TOEFL/IELTS scores are valid for 5 years and 2 years respectively.
*International applicants who graduated from universities where English is not the main medium of instruction must submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores.
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