The PhD programme in Informatics at the Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) provides opportunities to students to conduct in-depth research in specialized areas while maintaining a reasonable breadth of knowledge in the dynamic field of transportation and logistics. This programme also offers sufficient flexibility to students to develop programmes of study and research that cross traditional disciplinary and departmental boundaries. This is necessary to tackle the increasingly inter-disciplinary nature of transportation and logistics issues and problems.

Degree Requirements

The PhD programme in Informatics requires:

1. submission and approval of a PhD thesis research proposal
2. undertaking of original research
3. submission and defense of original research in the form of a dissertation.

The PhD degree programme requires a minimum of 6 semesters (3 years) of full-time study. The maximum candidature of the PhD programme is 12 semesters (6 years).

Admission Requirements

Admission to the PhD programme in Informatics requires the completion of a Master’s degree from an acceptable university programme.

Relevant Master’s level preparation for entry into the PhD programme includes a broad spectrum of areas such as engineering, basic sciences, computer science, information technology, mathematics or any other major which includes a number of such courses.

Those with master in Arts requires to show understanding, skills and experience in the usage and application of information technology. Other candidates maybe accepted based on the evaluation by faculty members depending on their skills in science computer and mathemathics.

For additional information on general admission requirements, please refer to Admissions.

Thesis Research

The student is required to submit a PhD thesis proposal. The thesis proposal should provide strong foundation for the thesis, incorporating new research ideas and refinement of the scope of the research project. The thesis proposal is to be presented to an examination committee. Once the thesis proposal is approved, the student can proceed with the PhD thesis research. The student is required to write a doctoral dissertation and pass the Thesis Defense in order to be granted a PhD degree.