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i Copyrighted FC UTM 2017
CONTENTS
Welcome Note
ii
Postgraduate Studies Administration 1
UTM Postgraduate Administration 1
FC Administration 3
FC Postgraduate Administration
5
General Academic Affairs 9
Student Personal Information 9
Registration and Progression 12
Facilities & Resources 16
Program Information 19
Program Profile 19
Curriculum Structure 24
Summary of Courses 26
Master Project 33
Mentoring Programs 45
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WELCOME NOTE
Welcome to the Faculty of Computing (FC), UniversitiTeknologi Malaysia (UTM)!First of all,
we would like to welcome you to the wide range of postgraduate programs in the faculty.
Many of these programs are multidisciplinary and are designed to suit different needs of
students. We hope you find the flexibility of the courses to be an attractive feature. We
look forward to having you with us for the duration of your studies and hope it will be
successful and enjoyable. A lot of what you learn here will be of use throughout your
professional career, and some of the friends you make are likely to remain so for many
years after you leave.
Being a graduate-focused faculty with 600 plus postgraduate population, the
Postgraduate programs are now the major business of the faculty and university. To have
you graduate-on-time (GOT) has become part of our Key Performance Indicator (KPI).
Hence, this handbook is part of the initiative to keep you informed of the procedures,
policies and expectations.
The handbook contains information relevant to your program. It outlines general
university’s, faculty’s and program’s regulations, including information on the curriculum,
assessment and progression throughout the program.The handbook is your guide to what
you need to do, when and how to do it, and where to get help or advice. Please take
time to study the contents, familiarize yourself with our system and refer to it when
necessary during the course of your study.
We have tried to make the information in this handbook comprehensive. However, if you
can’t find the answer to your query in the handbook, don’t hesitate to ask your respective
Program Coordinator, or the relevant staff at the FC Academic office.
We have also attempted to make the information in the handbook accurate. However,
the handbook is produced at a time in advance of the academic year to which it refers
and unforeseen changes sometimes arise. We therefore reserve the right to change any
statement in this handbook, including details of modules and programs of study, if
necessary.
Finally, if you have suggestions for improving this handbook, please let us know.
I sincerely hope that you will enjoy your time here, fulfill your aspirations and ambitions to
achieve academic excellence.
Associate Professor Dr. Dayang Norhayati binti Abang Jawawi
Deputy Dean (Academic & Student Development)
Faculty of Computing (FC)
UTM Johor Bahru
September 2017
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POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
ADMINISTRATION
UTM Postgraduate Administration
In UTM, all academic matters including those of postgraduate education are under the
responsibility of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International) (TNC(A&I)). The
university senate has set up the Senate Standing Committee for Graduate Studies (JKTSPS)
to discuss and recommend to senate matters related to rules and regulations, new
program proposal, improvement of curriculum, examination results and student’s appeal.
Chaired by TNC(A&I), members of the committee that include senate representatives,
dean of SPS and all faculty deputy deans in charge of postgraduate studies. The
university has set up the School of Graduate Studies (SPS) to coordinate postgraduate
activities across the university and maintain the quality of education at postgraduate
level. SPS also administers academic records and examinations of postgraduate students
in UTM with the coordination from all faculties. The role of SPS includes supporting the
mission of the university to become world class centre of academic and technological
excellence, formulating policies pertaining to the development of graduate studies,
steering and coordinating with academic faculties to develop and enhance the quality
of graduate education. The University Graduate Studies Academic Committee (JAPSU)
was set up at SPS to coordinate postgraduate academic and examination matters. The
committee is chaired by the Dean of SPS. Memberships include all the Deputy Deans of
Academic& Student Development and the Academic Managers in SPS. The programs
offered by SPS comprises of three areas which are engineering, science & technology
and social science. Each area is headed by a Deputy Dean. All programs offered by FC
are under Science & Technology. There are three academic managers in SPS. In case
you have any queries regarding general postgraduate academic and examination
matters, the SPS staffs you can contact are as shown in Table 1.
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Table 1. SPS Executive Staff
POSITION NAME CONTACT
Dean PROF. DR. ZAIDATUN TASIR Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5537881
Deputy Dean
(Research &
Scholarship)
PROF. DR. MOHD. GHAZALI MOHD.
NAWAWI
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5537781
Deputy Dean (Program
Development) ASSOC. PROF. DR. AMINAH MD. YUSOF
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5537782
Academic Manager
(Research &
Scholarship)
ASSOC. PROF. DR. NOOR HAZARINA
HASHIM
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5537782
Academic Manager
(Generic Program) ASSOC. PROF. DR. SYAHRULLAIL SAMION
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5538037
IT Manager DR. MEGAT AMAN ZAHIRI MEGAT ZAKARIA Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5538009
Deputy Registrar MR. ASRAM SULAIMAN @ SAIM Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5530512
Senior Assistant
Registrar MR. MOHD. FATHI SARIMAN
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5537595
Assistant Registrar MS. NORAZLINA AZIZI Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5537799
Financial Officer MS. LILY SURIAYANI MAHADI Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5537786
Academic Manager
(Corporate Relation),
SPS UTMKL
ASSOC. PROF. DR. SHREESHIVADASAN A/L
CHELLIAPAN
Email : shreeshivadasan
@ic.utm.my
Tel : 03-21805178
In terms of postgraduate regulations, please refer to the Graduate Studies Rules and
Regulations handbook available from SPS. SPS has also published the Postgraduate
Students Guidebook to be used as a guidance for postgraduate students during their
studies in UTM. The website of SPS is http://www.sps.utm.my/sps/.
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FC Administration
In any organization it is the people that matter most. You will find that the staffs in the
faculty fall into three major categories: academic staff, technical support staff and
administrative staff. You will get to know some people, for example your Program
Coordinator and supervisor, very well. Others you will meet only in passing. However, all the
staffs in the faculty are here to assist you and have years of experience in dealing with all
kinds of issues. They all deserve your respect – be helpful to them and they will be helpful to
you.
STAFF PROFILE
(1) Professor - 10
(2) Associate Professor - 21
(3) Total number of Academic Staff - 122
(4) Graduate Faculty - 96
(5) Support Staff - 23
(6) Technical Staff - 23
There are 3 major departments in FC. FC is headed by a Dean and 2 Deputy Deans
shown in Figure 1. As implied by the name, the Deputy Dean of Academic& Student
Development is in-charged of postgraduate and undergraduate studies.
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FACULTY OF COMPUTING
ORGANIZATION CHART
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 1
DEAN Prof. Dr. Abdul Samad Hj Ismail
Deputy Dean (Research, Innovation, Network & Community)
Prof. Dr. Kamalrulnizam Abu Bakar Deputy Dean (Academic & Student Development)
AP. Dr. Dayang Norhayati bt Abang Jawawi
Academic Manager (Postgraduate)
Dr. Radziah bt Mohamad
Head of Department (Software Engineering)
AP. Dr. Siti Zaiton bt Hashim
Head of Department (Computer Science)
AP. Dr. Norafida bt Ithnin
Head of Department (Information Systems)
AP. Dr. Roliana bt Ibrahim
Facility Manager Dr. Mohd Foad bin Rohani
Deputy Registrar
Mr. Taha bin Othman
Coordinator of Programmes
Academic
Staffs Academic
Staffs Academic
Staffs Administrative Support Staff
Technical Support Staff
Academic Manager (Research & Innovation)
AP. Dr. Azlan Mohd. Zain
Assisstant Registrar Mdm Murni Hariyanti binti Muslim
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FC Postgraduate Administration
Most of the postgraduate daily management operations and monitoring are handled at
the faculty. Supervision planning, implementation of graduate studies and verification of
examination results at faculty level are under the responsibilities of the Graduate Studies
Committee (JKPS) of the faculty. The committee is chaired by Dean of the Faculty. The
Deputy Dean of Academic & Student Development is assisted by the Postgraduate
Academic Manager in the management of postgraduate studies. Members of the FC
Graduate Studies Committee include the head of major departments in the faculty,
program coordinators, an elected Professor representative, an elected Associate
Professor representative and head of postgraduate laboratories. Please refer to Figure 2
for FC postgraduate organization structure.
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Figure 2
POSTGRADUATE OFFICE BEARERS
ASSOC. PROF. DR. DAYANG NORHAYATI ABANG JAWAWI Deputy Dean (Academic& Student Development)
ASSOC. PROF. DR. RADZIAH MOHAMAD Postgraduate Academic Manager
MR. TAHA BIN OTHMAN Deputy Registrar
ASSOC. PROF. DR. ROSELINA SALLEHUDDIN PhD CS Coordinator
DR. MAHADI BAHARI PhD iS Coordinator
DR. ROHAYANTI HASSAN MSc (CS) by Research Coordinator
MSc & PhD (SE) Coordinator
DR. MOHAMAD SHUKOR TALIB MSc (CS) Mixed Mode Coordinator
DR. HALINA MOHAMAD DAHLAN MSc (IT-Mgmt) Coordinator
DR. MAHEYZAH MD. SIRAT @ MD. SIRAJ MSc (Info Sec) Coordinator
MR. MD HAFIZ BIN SELAMAT DR. HAZA NUZLY ABDULL HAMED
MSc (IT-Entrepreneurship) Coordinator
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The positions are currently held by the staffs shown in Table 2.
Table 2 Members of Graduate Studies Committee
NAME POSITION CONTACT
Prof. Dr. Abdul Samad bin
Haji Ismail Dean
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-55 32000
Room : N28A ( 03-26-01)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dayang
Norhayati Abang Jawawi
Deputy Dean
(Academic & Student
Development)
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5538768
Room : N28A (03-15-01)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Radziah
binti Mohamad
Postgraduate Academic
Manager
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5538769
Room : N28A (03-16-01)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roliana Bt
Ibrahim
Head of Department
( Information System )
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5538816
Room : N28A (03-22-01)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norafida
binti Ithnin
Head of Department
( Computer Science )
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5538771
Room : N28A (03-24-01)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Zaiton
binti Mohd Hashim
Head of Department
(Software Engineering)
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5538815
Room : N28A (03-23-01)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azlan
Mohd. Zain
Academic Manager
(Research)
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5538813
Room : N28A (05-15-01)
Dr. Maheyzah Md. Sirat @
Md. Siraj
Coordinator for MCS
(Information Security)
Program
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5532206
Room : N28 (347-03)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roselina
Sallehuddin
Coordinator for PhD
(Computer Science)
Program
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5532082
Room : N28 (438-18)
Dr. Mohamad Shukor bin
Talib
Coordinator for MSc (CS)
Program
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5532366
Room : N28 (439-04)
Dr. Mahadi Bahari
Coordinator for PhD
( Information Systems )
Program
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5532403
Room : N28 (402-10)
Dr. Halina bt Mohamed
Dahalan
Coordinator for MSc
(IT –Management)
Program
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5532426
Room : N28 (403-21)
Dr. Rohayanti binti
Hassan
Coordinator for
PhD/MSc Software
Engineering Program &
MSc (CS) by Research
Coordinator
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5538719
Room : N28A (02-07-01)
Mr. Md Hafiz bin Selamat
Coordinator for MSc (IT-
Entrepreneurship)
Program
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5538731
Room : N28A (02-17-01)
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Dr. Haza Nuzly Abdull
Hamed
Coordinator for MSc (IT-
Entrepreneurship)
Program
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5532430
Room : N28 (402-03)
Mr. Taha bin Othman Deputy Registrar
Email : [email protected]
Tel : 07-5538752
Room : N28A (03-07-01)
At FC, the postgraduate courses are organized into 3 streams : academic and research,
professional and entrepreneur.
ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH STREAM
The objective of programs under this stream is to produce Computer Science and
Information Technology academicians and researchers who can contribute to the
dissemination and advancement of the Computer Science and Information Technology
knowledge. Current programs under this stream are the Doctor of Philosophy program,
Master of Computer Science and Master of Philosophy – Computer Science program and
Master of Philosophy - Software Engineering.
PROFESSIONAL STREAM
The objective of professional stream programs is to produce Information Technology
professionals who are able to apply their knowledge and skills for the benefit of industry,
public sector and commercial organizations. Current program within this stream is Master
of Information Technology Specialization : IT Management and Master of Science
(Information Security).
ENTREPRENEURSHIP STREAM
The objective of the programs under this stream is to produce IT entrepreneurs who are
able to contribute to the development of the local IT industry through development of
commercializable software products and IT business. The current program offered within
this stream is the Master of Science (IT Entrepreneurship).
Each program is assigned a program coordinator. Program coordinators handle daily
operations of their programs. Taught course student will be assigned a program advisor
(PA) based on the areas of studies and PA for research student is their own supervisor.
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GENERAL ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
As been mentioned, general academic regulations can be referred in the Postgraduate
Student Handbook issued by SPS. In addition to what is outlined in that handbook, we
would like to remind our students of the following general academic guidelines practiced
in the faculty.
STUDENT PERSONAL INFORMATION
PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION
You must give your contact address, email, telephone and mobile phone numbers to the
Academic Office upon registration. You must keep us informed as soon as possible of any
change of your particulars above, as we may have to reach you urgently (for example,
with examination notices). Please inform the Academic Office at Level 3, N28a Block for
any changes of your contact information. The Faculty is not liable for any claim of
damage or unawareness if you have not provided us with your latest contact information
in the event of emergency etc. Please note that for reasons of personal privacy, student
addresses or telephone numbers will not be given out to anyone other than members of
staff.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES
Any new announcements related to academic matter will be disseminated through the
notice boards at the Office of Academic, student emails and faculty website
(http://comp.utm.my). We maintain separate mailing lists of students for different programs
and most announcements are made through these mailing lists. It is therefore crucial that
you subscribe to our mailing list and keep us updated of your email addresses.
OBTAINING OFFICIAL LETTERS
If you need an official letter confirming your student status e.g. for immigration purposes,
funding, etc., please enquire at the Faculty Academic Office (N28a Block, Level 3). Please
allow at least three days for completion of the letter. You will be required to show your
student ID card when collecting the letter. Please note that outstanding debts with the
University may prevent the Faculty Office from issuing such letters.
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Students are reminded to ask the permission of an individual before putting them as a
referee and you should have their written permission to provide the reference when
requested to do so.
PROCEDURES FOR WITHDRAWAL, POSTPONEMENT AND CHANGE
OF MODE OF STUDIES
Withdrawals should be discussed with your Program Coordinator and Postgraduate
Academic Manager and you have to write an official letter to SPS Dean, copied to the
Deputy Dean of Academic& Student Development, FC as soon as possible to inform the
state of withdrawal. Specifically for MSc IT Entrepreneurship Full-Time students sponsored
by MajlisAmanah Rakyat (MARA), an official letter must also be submitted to MARA for
their perusal.
SPS will normally issue a deadline for postponement of studies, most likely before the mid-
semester break. If you fail to meet this deadline, it is most likely that your request will not be
considered. Please note that postponement without any medical reasons (and official
letter from a certified medical doctor) will be counted towards your maximum semesters
allowed for your study program. You are not allowed to postpone for more than two
consequent semesters.
STUDENT CONFIDENTIALITY
All matters relating to a student's career and personal information at the University are
strictly confidential and may not be relayed to other parties, including parents, without the
express permission of the individual student (i.e. in writing).
EXAMINATION ABSENCES
Students who feel that there are reasons affecting their performance or attendance and
would like these to be taken into consideration should provide written evidence of the
circumstances as soon as possible to the Program Coordinator before the FC Graduate
Studies Committee meets to consider their results.
It is normally expected that the student has to provide evidence from an appropriate third
party e.g., a doctor in the event of a medical problem. In the first instance it should be
given to the Program Coordinators so that they are aware of the mitigating circumstances
and can offer advice and help. In the absence of the Program Coordinators, the
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evidence should be given to the Academic Office at N28a Block, who will then ensure
that the Program Coordinator is informed on their return.
COURSEWORK ABSENCES
Students are required to attend not less than 80% of their scheduled lectures or
appointments with their supervisors. Coursework students who have been absent from
classes should write an official letter to the Academic Office FC as soon as possible after
the period of absence. Postgraduate Academic Manager reserves the right to require the
student to provide a doctor's medical certificate or other third party report, for which the
doctor etc. may charge a fee. Students should be informedthat absences from any
activities (such as lectures, seminars and tests) automatically require medical certificates
from a certified medical practitioner.
CHRONIC CONDITIONS
If a student has a chronic condition that affects their ability to study, such as dyslexia, the
Program Coordinator should be informed as soon as possible. Written evidence of the
condition will normally be required and in the case of dyslexia this means that the student
will be expected to provide a copy of an approved Certificate of Dyslexia.
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REGISTRATION AND PROGRESSION
REGISTRATION
Your registration becomes official once you have completed the appropriate forms or online
registration issued by SPS. The semester of registration defines the beginning of the minimum
and maximum periods of study. Please refer to Graduate Studies Rules and Regulations
provided by School of Postgraduate Studies ( http://www.sps.utm.my ) for further
information.
EXTENSIONS
We do not entertain request for extension to the maximum duration of studies. Students are
normally advised to withdraw from their studies if they think they cannot complete within the
maximum period allowed and then apply as a new student.
EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS
At FC, your academic progress will be assessed by a combination of formal written
examinations, short tests and continuous assessment of coursework. Most of the formal
examinations take place during mid-semester and towards the end of each semester.
Examinations are normally two- or three-hour papers controlled by invigilators. The
proportions of marks allocated to each form of assessment will be set out in the course plan
details of each subject given to you by the lecturer or Program Coordinator. If in doubt
please discuss the matter with your Program Coordinator.
You will be allowed to enter the exam hall five or ten minutes before the examination begins.
All briefcases, hold-alls and bags are to be left in the designated area in the exam hall.
Mobile phones and pagers must be switched off in exam halls and you are not permitted to
take them to your desk. No talking will be allowed in the examination room.
Do not bring any prohibited material into examination halls, including handphones, laptops
or notes. Any student found with possession of unauthorized material during examination or
conducting any of act of plagiarism described above will be punished according to the
university rules and regulations.
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Listen carefully to any instructions given out by the examiner. Before the examination begins
you will have time to complete the details on the front page of your answer booklet,
including your candidate number. This number should be clearly written on every answer
booklet and supplementary sheet used.
Do not begin reading the paper (other than the rubric on the front page) or start writing until
the examiner tells you to do so. If you run out of space in your answer booklet ask the
examiner for an extra answer booklet. If more than one booklet has been used, or
supplementary worksheets/graph papers are to be included in your answer, you should bind
them together with a thread supplied during examination. Rough work must be done in the
answer booklet and crossed through to indicate that it should not be marked - no rough
paper will be provided.
You may not leave the examination room during the first half-hour and you will not be
permitted to leave the room during the last fifteen minutes of the examination, so if you
complete your answers during this period you should remain quietly in your seat until the end
of the examination. If you wish to leave the examination between these times you should
raise your hand and wait for the examiners to collect your script and give you permission to
leave. At the end of the examination you should enter the number of the questions that you
have attempted on the front cover.
Students are reminded that they should turn up to examinations on time, preferably arriving
at least ten minutes before the examination is due to start. Students arriving late for whatever
reason should go immediately to the examination room, providing that the exam has not
finished, where they will be given instructions by the invigilator. It will be up to the JKPS to
decide whether marks are accepted for students arriving late. Students who miss their
examination altogether should contact the Academic Office, N28a as soon as possible.
FACULTY GUIDELINES ON TREATMENT OF MARKS
For the award of "Pass" in a taught Master's program, students must obtain at least a B- or
65% in each subject including the dissertation.
For “Compulsory Attendance” (HW) classes, you have to get at least 60% to get a passing
grade. For “attendance only” (HS) classes, you are required to attend all the scheduled
classes.
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For the award of "Pass" in a Research Master's and PhD’s programs, please refer to the
Research student handbook from our office.
Please be reminded that coursework students will be terminated if CPA for any semester is
below 2.65. You need a CPA of at least 3.0 to graduate.
For research students, grades will be given by the supervisors. Two consecutive
Unsatisfactory (“TM”) grade or a Fail (“KG”) grade will result in you being terminated from the
program.
APPEALS AGAINST RESULTS
A student may appeal against a decision of lecturers or examiners. The appeal may be in
respect of any decision of the board affecting the student. The student should write a formal
letter of appeal to the Program Coordinator in order to apply for the re-examination of the
paper within three days after the results have been posted on our notice boards. FC
Graduate Studies Committee will not attempt to re-examine the student, nor to appraise the
professional judgment of the examiners, but will consider whether the decision of the
lecturers or examiners was fair, and whether all relevant factors were taken into account.
Please note the importance of making the Faculty aware of any problems that may have
affected your performance (whether directly during the examinations or because of illness or
other circumstances earlier in the year) PRIOR to the meeting of FC Graduate Studies
Committee for semester results (the Academic Office will be able to inform you of the
dates).
For students who failed their first semester of studies, they can write a formal appeal letter to
the Dean of SPS, copied to the FC Deputy Dean of Academic& Student Development to
consider if they can be allowed to re-register. Consideration will normally be based on the
reasons for failure, the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CPA) obtained and the chances
you can pass the course if given another chance. It is not uncommon for students to switch
to another course within the faculty if they found that another course is better suited for their
requirements, interests and background.
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PLAGIARISM (TURN-IT-IN)
Registering as a student at UTM implies that you undertake to observe the University’s student
disciplinary regulations. ‘Plagiarism’ is a serious academic offence. Plagiarism means passing
off another person’s work as your own, stealing research ideas or copying the work of others.
Text copied from another source whose author is not the student himself without proper
references and acknowledgment is considered plagiarized. If you want to copy the ideas or
paraphrase the words of another author (in an essay, for example) there is no problem
provided that you indicate clearly what the source is. If people are working together in the
same group, one should expect their results to be identical. The conclusion drawn from the
results, on the other hand, should be individual work, and should be written in each student’s
own words without collusion.
You should not hand in material containing whole sentences of another author’s work. If you
need to do so, the extracts must be shown as such by means of quotation marks,
indentation, or italics and explicitly acknowledged. It must not be possible for a reader to
gain the impression that the work is your own. It is good practice to include an
‘Acknowledgment’ section (if appropriate) in every piece of work you submit.
Turnitin ID for Taught-course students will be created by the Turnitin Coordinator when they
register for Project-1 course.
Typical taught-course students will do Project-1 presentation in their 2nd semester and Project-
2 in their 3rd semester. Turnitin Coordinator will liaise with Academic Office and enroll the
students into the respective Turnitin classes. Students will be acknowledged once they are
enrolled to the class. Once enrolled, students can start to submit their chapters to Turnitin to
check for similarity. For paper submission to conferences, book chapters and journals it is the
responsibility of supervisors to create turnitin class for students under their supervision to
submit.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Intellectual Property is the term used to describe the outputs of creative endeavor in literary,
artistic, industrial, scientific and engineering fields that can be protected under legislation.
All works produced for the program of study belong to UTM. Please discuss with your
Program Coordinator if you are concerned about the Intellectual Property of the work
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produced, especially when further development or commercialization are viable options for
your work or product.
GRADUATION
Upon completion of all the requirements for your study program (including submission of bound
copies of your thesis), please fill in checklist (obtained from Academic office and verified by
program coordinators) and the Graduation Form which can be obtained from SPS. Make sure all
pre-requisite subjects are taken in the earliest semester possible. After verification of the
requirements and approval of the Deputy Dean, you will be contacted for the Convocation
ceremony. Convocations are normally held twice a year.
FACILITIES & RESOURCES
TEACHING FACILITIES
Teaching facilities for postgraduate studies are located at N28 and N28A block.
• Departmental Research Laboratories ( Block N28)
There are departmental research laboratories which are available at the
departments located at N28 block:
1) 4 research laboratories at level 2
2) 4 research laboratories at level 3
3) 8 research laboratories at level 4.
4) 2 Software engineering laboratories at level 3
5) 1 artificial intelligence laboratory at level 3
6) 2 research group laboratories
• Facilities at (Block N28A )
1) 8 Lecture rooms at level 1
2) 6 tutorials rooms at level 1
3) 1 seminar hall at level 1
4) 2 discussion rooms at level 1
5) 2 teaching laboratories at level 2
6) 2 programming laboratories at level 2
7) 3 discussion rooms at level 2
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8) 6 research group laboratories at level 4
9) 3 discussion rooms at level 4
10) 3 postgraduate laboratories at level 5
11) Seminar room & information centre at level 5
LABORATORIES ACCESS
Teaching and project laboratories access are available during office hour (except Friday,
Saturday and public holidays). However the research laboratories are accessible 24-hours
(except public holidays). Students should contact his or her supervisor for any access to
research facilities/faculty research labs. The students are required to get the smart access
card issued by
the faculty before they can use the assigned computer or any facilities in the research labs.
The ownership of smart access card is subject to RM 30 deposit that should be paid by the
student. The deposit will be returned to the students whenever they return the smart access
card to the faculty in a good condition. The student is responsible for the use of laboratories
and its equipments. In case of damage or lost, the faculty may charge the students
depending on the cause of the damage or lost.
NETWORKING FACILITIES
In order to provide the ubiquitous Internet access to the students, the wireless LAN is
accessible through Wi-Fi access point in N28a and N28 Blocks.
LABORATORIES SUPPORT
Please report any special requirements regarding hardware or software to the laboratories’
coordinators or Postgraduate Academic Manager. We also appreciate that students report
any viruses or problems with any PCs to the lab technician as soon as possible. Research
students assigned their own computers should update their anti-virus regularly to avoid
disruption to other computers in the network. We will disconnect your pc from the network if
we found that your pc cause problems to the faculty network.
The students may address their inquiries regarding the laboratories facilities or special
equipments to the laboratory’s technicians which can be contacted as follows:
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No. Name of Technician Room No/Level Email Contact No :
1 Mr. Ibrahim Khalid &
Mr. FerdausMd Said
(room no : 02-35-01)
Level 2, Block N28A
[email protected] 07-5538748
2 Mr. MohdMurleeMohd.
Lek
Admin Office
Level 3, Block N28a [email protected] 07-5538821
3 Mr. Haiqal bin Abd Aziz
Mr. Azahar bin Abdul Jalil
Mr. Zahari bin Supene
(room no : 04-11-01)
Level 4, Block N28A
07-5538792
4 Mr. Noranizam bin Demin (room no : 05-05-01)
Level 5, Block N28A [email protected] 07-5538804
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PROGRAM INFORMATION
Master of Science (Information Technology Entrepreneurship)
Sarjana Sains (Keusahawanan Teknologi Maklumat) or SKIT
Program Profile
PROGRAM INFORMATION
This is a joint venture program implemented on a Full-time basis, which are initiated by the
UniversitiTeknologi Malaysia (UTM) with MajlisAmanah Rakyat (MARA) and International
Business School (IBS) respectively. Its main objective is to produce IT entrepreneurs (IT
Technopreneurs) at the postgraduate level. This is an effort to increase the number of highly
skilled local IT technopreneurs as the developers of hardware, software and creative
content.
The expected duration for Full-time program is 1.5 years (3 regular semesters + 1 short
semester). Technopreneurs are needed to complete 45 credits before graduation where 12
credits are dedicated to completing an IT-based product development project. For full-time
students, three series of Entrepreneurship Modules (LatihanPembentukanUsahawan- LPU
Series 1, 2 & 3) are offered by MARA to technopreneurs within the duration of their studies,
which are normally scheduled during semester breaks. These modules are part of the
requirement for graduation as required by MARA as the sponsor.
Besides the normal class lectures, this program also adopts a Teaching Factory concept
where technopreneurs have to undergo extensive practical exposure to enhance their
business as well as their entrepreneurial skills. Industrial involvement is eminent to the success
of this program, thus, technopreneurs will be engaged to industrial or business mentors
through the Mentoring & Coaching concept introduced. To further equip the
technopreneurs to become more competent, innovative, versatile, and possess ethical
entrepreneurial values, they will be exposed
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to various kinds of external entrepreneurial programs such as seminars, series of short courses,
business discourse, workshops, business forums & networking, business competitions, business
visits etc.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
For Full-Time application, applicants must have the following academic qualifications:
a) At least a Bachelor’s degree with good honors in the area of computer science or IT
related discipline from UniversitiTeknologi Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning
recognized by the university senate.
Or
b) A Bachelor’s degree from other technical background with at least two years working
experience in IT related field may also be considered. A pre-requisite course is compulsory
for such candidate.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Apart from the academic requirements, candidates must also possess and display strong
entrepreneurship qualities and desires to pursue IT entrepreneurial endeavor. For this
purpose, an entrepreneur-qualifying test will be conducted prior or during interview session.
PROGRAM EDUCATION OBJECTIVES
To produce information technology (IT) technopreneur with:
• PEO 1: The ability to capitalise the opportunity, develop innovative ICT products that
can be turned into sustainable and successful business.
• PEO 2: The ability to lead a profitable and sustainable globally competitive ICT
business with good Financial, Human Resource and Marketing management based
on ethical and entrepreneurial values.
• PEO 3: Vision, strong caliber, creative, innovative, entrepreneurial DNA, skillful and
resourceful
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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PO)
Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate will:
• PO 1: Attain the knowledge on utilising ICT theories, methods and applications in
business.
• PO 2: Able to identify new needs, generate business idea, and select potentially
viable business opportunity by employing business research techniques..
• PO 3: Able to propose, design and develop creative and innovative
business/industry solutions.
• PO 4: Able to package and market commercially viable product/services towards
profitable business.
• PO 5: Able to inculcate good business practice, skills and ethics in running business.
• PO 6: Able to strategically utilize information and resources towards business
success.
• PO 9: Ability to demonstrate pro-activeness, professional leadership and appreciate
societal and environmental implications of the ICT-based businesses
• PO 11: Ability to plan, manage, identify and seize ICT-based business opportunities
TYPES OF ENROLLMENTS
One course enrollments, Full-time.
Full-time course is a jointly organized program between UTM &MARA, its target candidates
are those who are Bumiputera. This is a special program conducted at the UTM Johor Bahru
Campus in Johor. Participants are fully funded by MARA.
MODE OF STUDY
This program is conducted as a taught course where the instructors are those from the UTM
graduate faculty members. Where necessary, guest speakers from industries, business
mentors or the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) are invited. In addition to the
normal class lectures, this program also adopts a Teaching Factory concept where
technopreneurs have to undergo extensive practical exposure to enhance their IT as well as
their entrepreneurial skills. To enhance their learning experience, technopreneurs are
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required to attend and participate in various non-credits, faculty arranged entrepreneurship
related courses and activities to study various aspects of entrepreneurship in more detail.
For full-time students, three series of Entrepreneurship Modules
(LatihanPembentukanUsahawan- LPU Series 1, 2 & 3) and Government Contract
Management & Procurement course are offered by MARA to technopreneurs within the
duration of their studies. These modules and course are part of the requirement for
graduation by MARA as the sponsor.
LOCATION AND LANGUAGE
For Full-time students, upon registration, each technopreneur will be assigned an incubator
equipped with IT facility as their working place. This incubator is located at
KompleksUsahawanTeknologi (KUT) MARA building, UTM Technovation Park, UTM Johor
Bahru. Each student is given a cubicle to run their academic and entrepreneurial activities
during their one and half years incubation period.
Generally, English is the language medium of communication, as for that, most lectures and
entrepreneurial activities will be conducted in English.
FEES
Education Fees is based on the postgraduate program as determined by the School of
Graduate Studies, UTM.
Full-time registration: Consideration for MARA educational loan facility will be given to
qualified candidates. MARA educational loan facility covers an agreed amount by UTM-
MARA. This amount applies only to the agreed number of credit units and expected duration
for full time students. Agreed number of credit units is 45 (or 48 with pre-requisite course) and
expected duration of FOUR semesters (3 regular semesters + 1 short semester).
However, students are required to pay a minimum amount of fee during their first time
registration. This fee will then be reimbursed by MARA after they have successfully bound a
loan agreement with MARA.
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In the event of a student who failed to achieve the minimum passing grade for a course
(60% or Grade =B- above) and are required to re-register for the course, the cost of course
registration will be borne by the student.
This also applies to student who failed to complete the program in the expected duration.
The cost of semester extension will be borne fully by the student and not by MARA. The credit
and semester charges will be calculated based on the present rate, agreed by the office of
UTM School of Postgraduate Studies (SPS).
CONDITION FOR AWARD OF DEGREE
Students may graduate after successfully completing a minimum of 40 credits (43 with pre-
requisite course), and must obtain a final academic grade of at least 3.0 CGPA.
As a requirement from MARA as the sponsor (Full-time students only), all three
Entrepreneurship Development modules of LatihanPembentukanUsahawan – LPU 1, 2 & 3
and Government Contract Management & Procurement course must be successfully
participated within the duration of this programme.
Upon completion of above requirements, student will be award:
MASTER OF SCIENCE (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
IT technopreneurs.
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Curriculum Structure
There are 13 compulsory courses that need to be undertaken by all students in this
programme. These 13 courses cover the total of 45 credits, which includes University
Common Elective Courses (3 credits), Faculty Compulsory Courses (6 credits), IT Core
Courses (9 credits), IT Entrepreneurship Core Courses (10 credits) and Master Projects (17
credits). The total minimum number of credits required for the award of a degree is 45 (or 48
with pre-requisite course) credits and candidates must obtain a final academic grade of at
least 3.0 CGPA.
Another additional course, the pre-requisite (3 credits) is offered to students who do not
have basic in computer science or IT / or to selected candidates as agreed by Interview
panelist. During interview session, students are informed on whether they are required to
register for this course.
The details of the courses within this programme can be divided into 4 main components:
1. Pre-requisite Course
2. University Common Elective Course
3. Faculty Compulsory Courses
4. Master Projects
Further description on each of the courses including course codes, course names and credit
hours can be referred in Table 3.
Curriculum Structure Table 3 :
CODES COURSES CREDIT
Pre-requisite Course
MCSM0213 System Development 3
University Elective Course (choose 1 only)
UHAP6013 Seminar on Global Development, Economics and Social
Issues (recommended) 3
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CODES COURSES CREDIT
UICW6023 Philosophy of Science and Civilisation 3
UHAZ6123 Malaysian Society and Culture 3
ULAM6013 Malay Language for Academic Writing 3
Faculty Compulsory Courses
MCSM1273 IT Project Management & Consultancy 3
MCSM1323 Product Creativity and Innovation 3
MCSM1163 Trends in ICT Application and System 3
MCSM1233 IT Product Design & Development 3
MCSM1223 IT Business Application Domain 3
MCSM1053 Entrepreneurial Finance & Accounting 3
MCSM1014 IT Business Research & Management Systems 4
MCSM1063 IT Product Marketing & Sales 3
Master Projects – IT Product Development & Business
Courses
MCSU6313 Project I – Idea Generation & Opportunity Recognition 3
MCSU6324 Project II - Product Proposal & Business Plan Development 4
MCSU6335 Project III - Prototype Development & Business Strategy 5
MCSU6345 Project IV – Production, Marketing & Sales 5
Total
45
(48 with Pre-
requisite)
Full Time ( Register in Semester I - September )
SYLLABUS SEM.1 SEM. 2 SEM. 3 SEM. 4 TOTAL
CREDITS
University Elective
Courses
UHAP6013 UICW6023 UHAZ6123 ULAM6013
3
Faculty Compulsory
Courses
MCSM 1323 MCSM 1273 6
IT Core Courses MCSM 1163
MCSM 1223
MCSM 1233 9
IT Entrepreneurship
Core Courses
MCSM 1014 MCSM 1053 MCSM 1063 10
Master Projects I MCSU 6313 3
Master Projects II MCSU 6324 4
Master Projects III MCSU 6335 5
Master Projects IV MCSU 6345 5
TOTAL CREDITS 16 13 5 11 45
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MASTER PROJECT
In order to complete their program, the student is required to complete a Masters project.
These projects are divided into four parts, which carries a total of 17 credits.
Summary of Courses
Course Name: IT Project Management & Consultancy
Course Code: MCSM1273
Lecture Hours: 42 hours
Objectives of the Courses:
To introduce knowledge in software/computer project management and to introduce the
role of project manager in project procurements & project management activities.
Sequencing, duration estimation and schedule control together with hands-on laboratory
exercises using current project management tools will also be covered. Students will also be
exposed to various kinds of IT project management service businesses. Case studies and
field assignments will be based on real life projects.
Course Name: Product Creativity & Innovation
Course Code: MCSM1323
Lecture Hours: 42 hours
Objectives of the Courses:
To introduce students on the fundamental of innovation and how creativity links to
innovation. Students will also learn about the importance of innovation as a strategy for
business success. Also looks into the innovation process and the sources of creativity. Then
students will be exposed to the history of ICT innovation and how the information
technology evolved and how this technology shaped the global community. This course
will then explore the significant of ICT-enabled transformations to help students understand
and appreciate the opportunities and threats presented by a new, technology-driven
global economy. Students will gain a new awareness of how leading organizations apply
ICT to create transformations, and how they can use technology to improve their lives,
remain competitive in the workforce, and survive in this new age of constant change and
re-invention. This course will also provide the participants with skills that will allow them to
understand and apply the process of creativity and innovation. Furthermore, they will
practice tools that can greatly enhance creativity and effectiveness in problem solving.
Participants will be able to apply these skills both personally and professionally.
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Course Name: Trends in ICT Application and System
Course Code: MCSM1163
Lecture Hours: 42 hours
Objectives of the Courses:
To introduce the current and upcoming technological knowledge and trends in ICT
applications and systems. This includes (but not limited to) hardware, software and creative
contents. Students will be exposed to various kinds of designs, developments, maintenance
of hardware and software technology products and applications which include
telecommunications, photonics, sensors and transducer. Business activities which cover
multimedia content creation, processing, packaging and aggregation, post production,
animation and virtual reality applications are also covered. By the end of this subject, it is
hoped that students have much clearer picture of the technology involves in hardware,
software and creative contents which would enable the advancement of their proposed
idea.
Course Name: IT Product Design & Development
Course Code: MCSM1233
Lecture Hours: 42 hours
Objectives of the Courses:
To introduce the process of IT product designing and development. Students will be
exposed to various kinds of designs, developments, maintenance of hardware and
software technology products and applications. By the end of this course, it is hoped that
students have much clearer picture of the various ICT design and development processes,
which would enable them to stimulate and advance their proposed idea. Thus allowing
them to accurately produce what they have designed, and helping them to reconstruct
their idea into a running prototype.
Course Name: IT Business Research and Management Systems
Course Code: MCSM 1014
Lecture Hours: 56 hours
Objectives of the Courses:
To provide students with the knowledge, understanding and necessary skills to complete a
piece of business research which is needed to solve business problems. Students will be
trained in a disciplined process for conducting an inquiry of a management dilemma, the
problem or opportunity that requires a management decision. Introducing students with
various business systems and practices in managing IT based organizations. Students will be
exposed to the complete entrepreneurial process. The focus is to increase awareness and
understanding of the management process involved in initiating and managing an IT
business. Simulations and assignments are geared towards the enhancement of student’s
entrepreneurial skills, knowledge and attitude in managing knowledge intensive enterprises
of IT industry. The LPU (Entrepreneur Development Training) covers on project selection,
strategies & analysis together with other business competencies.
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Course Name:Entrepreneurial Finance & Accounting
Course Code: MCSM1053
Lecture hours: 42 hours
Objectives of the Courses:
To provide thorough understanding of finance and accounting aspects in starting and
running a business. The course will introduce the students with the basic resources required
to start a new venture, the process involved in identifying alternative sources of funding for
business creation and how to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of alternative
sources of finance. The students will also be exposed to the importance of managing
working capital, the ability to generate budgets and cash flow statements, and the way to
generate sufficient financial information to evaluate satisfactory financial performance of a
business. Furthermore, the students will also be introduced to the process of investment
readiness.
Course Name:IT Business Application Domain
Course Code: MCSM1223
Lecture hours: 42 hours
Objectives of the Course:
To expose students to various IT implementations in different organizational setups with the
hope that students will have more realistic understanding on how IT is being implemented in
solving real world problems. These experiences will provide them with some insights and
ideas of the current trends in IT business. Special attention will be given on recognizing
potential business opportunities and building business networking.
Course Name:IT Product Marketing & Sales
Course Code: MCSM1063
Lecture hours: 42 hours
Objectives of the Course:
Introducing students with various business systems and practices in managing IT based
organizations. Students will be exposed to the complete entrepreneurial process. The focus
is to increase awareness and understanding of the management process involved in
initiating and managing an IT business. Simulations and assignments are geared towards
the enhancement of student’s entrepreneurial skills, knowledge and attitude in managing
knowledge intensive enterprises of IT industry. The LPU (Entrepreneur Development Training)
covers on project selection, strategies & analysis together with other business
competencies.
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Course Name: Seminar on Global Development, Economic and Social Issues
Course Code: UHAP6013
Lecture hours: 42 hours
Objectives of the Course:
This course studies the issues related to to globalization and development, economic and
social crisis that has become a global concern. It aims in developing skills in understanding
and analyzing global issues and recommending relevant solutions. Issues will be discussed in
details.
Course Name:Project I: Idea Generation & Opportunity Recognition
Course Code: MCSU6313
Lecture Hours: 42 hours
Objectives of the Course:
To employ the knowledge and skills acquired from other courses and experiences from the
real world in order to come up with an idea to solve problem(s) or exploit the identified
opportunity(s). To explore and organize data and information to conduct the literature
review. To conduct market research to support the business idea. To produce and defend
an IT based business idea proposal, which has high commercial value. This business idea
proposal will be presented and defended in order to win grants (e.g., MDeC Pre-seed Fund,
Cradle Investment Programme).
Course Name: Project II: Product Proposal and Business Plan Development
Course Code: MCSU6324
Lecture Hours: 42 hours
Objectives of the Course:
To engrave technical research methodology and market research in product development
using knowledge and skills learned from other courses to produce project proposal in frame
of producing commercializable products. Students will also be guided on effective business
plan development. To produce business plan report for evaluation. To produce detail
product design specification on proposed product from Project I.
Course Name:Project III: Prototype Development & Business Strategy
Course Code: MCSU6335
Lecture Hours: 42 hours
Objectives of the Course:
To implement product development which have been designed in Project II. To engrave
technical programming skills in product development to produce an alpha prototype as
proof of concept in frame of producing commercializable products. To carry out in-house
testing for the prototype that has been produced.
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Course Name: Project IV : Production, Marketing & Sales
Course Code: MCSU6345
Lecture Hours: 42 hours
Objectives of the Course:
To continue and finish up the prototype development and produce the beta prototype.
Based on the completed prototype, the student is required to design and produce the
marketing and sales strategy for that particular product. The students also are required to
identify potential partners and/or investors for possible partnerships or investment. Produce
marketing strategy. Prepare sales strategy. To produce thesis for evaluation. To complete
business plan, which include the preliminary business plan from Project II and other
enhancement component such as financial plan, marketing plan, sales plan using the
knowledge and skills learned.
Course Name:System Development
Course Code: MCSM0213
Lecture Hours: 42 hours
Objectives of the Course:
The course equips students with knowledge and skills in system development process and
modeling to help them to practice in applications of system development concepts, tools
and techniques. This course also covers on hands-on database and web programming.
The flow of each of the courses including the MARA training modules, Latihan Pembentukan
Usahawan (LPU) is shown in Figure 2a, 2b and 2c. Each of the courses are organized
according to the technopreneur products/ services development stages, namely idea
generation phase, business development and product design phase, prototype
development and financial analysis phase, and production, marketing and sales phase.
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SEM
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Figure 2a: Full-Time (Register in Semester I-September)
MCSM1163 Trends in ICT
Application & System
MCSM1223 IT Business
Application Domain
MCSM1323 Product Creativity &
Innovation
MCSM1014 IT Business Research &
Management System
LPU I: Latihan Pembentukan
Usahawan Series I
LPU II: Latihan Pembentukan
Usahawan Series II
MCSM1273 IT Project Management
& Consultancy
MCSM1053 Entrepreneurial Finance
& Accounting
MCSU6313 Project I: Idea Generation &
Opportunity Recognition
MCSM1233 IT Product Design &
Development
MCSU6324 Project II: Product Proposal and
Business Plan Development
MCSU6335 Project III: Prototype Development &
Business Strategy
LPU III: Latihan Pembentukan
Usahawan Series III
MCSM1063
IT Product Marketing & Sales
University Common Elective Course
MCSU6345 Project IV: Production, Marketing
& Sales
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SEM
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Figure 2b: Full-Time (Register in Semester II-February)
MCSM1163 Trends in ICT
Application & System
MCSM1223 IT Business
Application Domain
MCSM1323 Product Creativity &
Innovation
MCSM1014 IT Business Research &
Management System
LPU I: Latihan Pembentukan
Usahawan Series I
LPU II: Latihan Pembentukan
Usahawan Series II
MCSU6313 Project I: Idea Generation &
Opportunity Recognition
MCSU6324 Project II: Product Proposal and
Business Plan Development
MCSU6335 Project III: Prototype Development
& Business Strategy
LPU III: Latihan Pembentukan
Usahawan Series III
MCSM1063
IT Product Marketing & Sales
University Common Elective Course
MCSU6345 Project IV: Production, Marketing
& Sales
MCSM1273 IT Project Management
& Consultancy
MCSM1053 Entrepreneurial Finance
& Accounting
MCSM1233 IT Product Design &
Development
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In order to complete their program, the student is required to complete a Masters project.
These projects are divided into four parts, which carries a total of 12 credits. The synopsis for
all the four parts (project I, II, III & IV) is available in the Summary of Courses in this Handbook.
PROJECT SUPERVISION
The student Masters project will be supervised by two different groups, which consist of at
least two advisory panelists, an academic panel and an industry panel. Academic panel will
consist of professor(s) or lecturer(s) who are competent in advising and giving guidance in
various technical (e.g., Information technology, programming, systems design and analysis,
R&D, etc) and business aspects (e.g., Business development theories, finance and
accounting, business law, etc). The second advisory panel comes from industry, preferably
from the group of Mentors that have been introduced earlier during the first semester.
Students are welcome to find additional Mentor, which are not included in the panel list, but
firstly need to be discussed with the programme coordinator. The role of these Mentor is to
give guidance in term of business experience, market needs and requirements, business
funding and many more.
It is strongly advised that student should identify their potential Mentor during the Mentoring
visit (Semester 1) and should try to be acquainted with them at the early stage of their
studies. This will offer the student more to building rapport and feel comfortable about their
Mentor, and if fortunate enough, even to get potential Masters project topic from them. It is
very important for the student to identify and choose a suitable Mentor since they will have a
big influence on not only their project development but also on their personal and business
growth.
MASTER PROJECT
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PROJECT TYPES & SCOPE
There are two main component of the Masters project: product/ services proposal and
business plan. The product/ services proposal includes the description of product/ services
idea, technical design and specification, and prototype design. The proposal can be
either physical IT products or even an IT services. These product/ services can be from any
IT/ computer science disciplines (eg. Graphics and multimedia, artificial intelligence,
hardware, bioinformatics, etc), which runs on different type of technology and platform
(eg. Internet based, mobile technologies, RFID, SMS, etc) and serve a wide range of
customers. The students are advised to avoid any projects, which involved software or
system development for single user (e.g., Contracted projects with any companies or
government agency).
The second important aspect of the proposal is the business plan, which consists of
different entrepreneurial and business aspects such as business model, revenue model,
and description of market analysis, competitors and product analysis and many more.
PROJECT ASSESSMENT
The Masters project will be evaluated several times during the semester period. Students
will have to present their project progress during interim evaluation and defend their
product/services and their business proposal during the final evaluation. Students are
responsible to attend all types of evaluation sessions conducted. Schedule of project
assessment must be adhered and should be treated as top priority by students. Failure to
do so may impact the results of their project, and may cause FAIL grade to be given to
student. This procedure applies to all four parts of the projects.
A group of assessment panelists will evaluate the Masters project. These panelists consist of
internal and external examiners, which come from academic (UTM faculty members-
Faculty of Computing & Faculty of Management), governmental (MARA, MDeC, etc) and
industrial (Bankers, Funders, Mentors, IT companies and other agencies such as PIKOM,
TeAM, etc) background. The project is evaluated based on technical and business viability
and feasibility.
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COURSE OUTLINE OF MASTER PROJECTS
The details of the four Master Projects are shown in Table 4- Table 7 as Course Outline. For
the purpose of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), the Course Outlines are subject to
amendments and upgrades by SKIT panelists.
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Table 4: Project 1-Idea Generation & Opportunity Recognition
Name of Faculty: FC
Faculty of Computing, UniversitiTeknologi Malaysia Page:
Name and Course Code:
Project I:Idea Generation & Opportunity Recognition
(MCSU6313)
Lecture hours: 42 hours
Name of Lecturer(s):
Team of Graduate Faculty Staff of FCOMP, FM&
Industrial Mentor
Review:
Initial Date: 20 March 2008
Last Update: 2014
Edition: 3
Procedure:
SYNOPSIS
To employ the knowledge and skills acquired from other courses and experiences from the real
world in order to come up with an idea to solve problem(s) or exploit the identified
opportunity(s). To explore and organize data and information to conduct the literature review.
To conduct market research to support the business idea. To produce and defend an IT based
business idea proposal, which has high commercial value.
LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
At the end of the semester, the student will have the:
No. Course LO Related Program LO Evaluation
Method
1. Ability to use various analytical tools to
organize and produce idea for
business proposal.
LO3 PR
2. Ability to identify and further
investigate the real world problem(s)/
opportunity(s).
LO4
LO5
PR
3. Ability to conduct opportunity analysis
and therefore identify opportunities for
new product.
LO4
LO5
PR
4. Ability to provide alternative solution(s)
for the problem(s)/ opportunity(s) and
construct the plan for the best solution.
LO4
LO5
PR
5. Ability to perform market research in
order to support idea for product
development.
LO6 PR
6. Ability to recommend a suitable
business model for the proposed
product idea.
LO5 PR
7. Ability to produce and defend
business idea proposal
LO5 PR
(E – Exam ; PR – Project ; Q – Quiz ; A – Assignment; Prs – Presentation ; FA – Final Exam)
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STUDY HOURS
Teaching and Learning Activities Student Study
Hours (Hours)
Lecture, Talk, Seminars and Workshops 30
Assignments 10
Mentor meeting 20
Industrial visits 20
Project (Business Idea Proposal) 40
TOTAL HOURS 120
TEACHING METHODS
• Lecture
• Case studies and field assignments
• Seminar and workshops
• Talk by guest speakers
• Industrial visits
WEEKLY PLAN
Week 1 Course briefing and introduction
Week 2 Idea generation and organisation
Week 3 Tools and techniques for idea generation and management
(Brainstorming, etc)
Week 4 Problem(s)/ opportunity(s) appreciation and recognition
Week 5 Problem solving techniques
Week 6 Gap analysis, Value proposition
Week 7 Business and revenue models
Week 8 Mid Term Break
Week 9 Market screening and opportunity analysis
Week 10 Preliminary market research
Week 11 Competitors and products comparison analysis
Week 12 Feasibility and viability analysis
Week 13 Project plan
Week 14 Business idea proposal development
Week 15 Business idea evaluation
Week 16 – 18 Study Week and Final Exam
REFERENCES
• Andy Boynton, Bill Fischer and William Bole, The Idea Hunter: How to Find the Best Ideas and
Make them Happen, 1st Edition. Jossey-Bass, 2011.
• Paul Trott, Innovation Management and New Product Development, 5th Edition. Financial
Times/ Prentice Hall, 2011.
• Gordon, M. E., Trump University Entrepreneurship 101: How to Turn Your Idea into a Money
Machine, Wiley, 2009.
• MaryEllenTribby, Reinventing the Entrepreneur: Turning Your Dream Business into a Reality,
1st Edition. Wiley, 2013.
• Hougaard, S., The Business Idea: The Early Stages of Entrepreneurship, Springer, 2010.
• Sean Wise, HOT or NOT:: How to know if your Business Idea will Fly or Fail, CreateSpace
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Independent Publishing Platform, 2011.
• Jeff Dyer, Hal Gregersen and Clayton M., The Innovator's DNA: Mastering the Five Skills of
Disruptive Innovators, Harvard Business School Press, 2011.
• Young, J., A Technique for Producing Ideas, Waking Lion Press, 2009.
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Table 5: Project 2-Product Proposal and Business Plan Development
Name of Faculty: FC
Faculty of Computing
UniversitiTeknologi Malaysia
Page: 1 of 49
Name and Course Code:
Project II:Product Proposal and Business Plan
Development (MCSU6324)
Lecture hours: 42 hours
Name of Lecturer(s):
Team of Graduate Faculty Staff of FC, FPPSM &
Industrial Mentor
Review:
Initial Date: 20 March 2008
Last Update: 2014
Edition: 3
Procedure:
SYNOPSIS
To engrave technical research methodology and market research in product development
using knowledge and skills learned from other courses to produce project proposal in frame of
producing commercializable products. Students will also be guided on effective business plan
development. To produce business plan report for evaluation. To produce detail product
design specification on proposed product from Project I.
LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
At the end of the semester, the student will have the:
No. Course LO Related Program LO Evaluation
Method
1. Ability to propose and defend
innovative ICT solutions to real world
problems.
LO3
LO5
PR
2. Ability to produce and defend a
viable business proposal.
LO4
LO6
PR
3. Ability to apply IT knowledge and skills
to solve real world problems.
LO4
LO5
PR
4. Ability to produce detail product
design
LO4
LO5
PR
(E – Exam ; PR – Project ; Q – Quiz ; A – Assignment; Prs – Presentation ; FA – Final Exam)
STUDY HOURS
Teaching and Learning Activities Student Study
Hours (Hours)
Talk, Seminars and Workshops 20
Mentoring 10
Supervision (FSKSM & FPPSM) 40
Project (Business Plan Proposal & Product Design Specification) 50
TOTAL HOURS 120
TEACHING METHODS
• Tutorial
• Seminar and workshops
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• Talk by guest speakers
• Supervised Independent Works
WEEKLY PLAN
Week 1 Course briefing and introduction
Week 2 Technical comparison study and product marketing methods.
Week 3 Detail plan of business/ commercialization approaches.
Week 4 Business plan development.
Week 5 Interim 1 (Business Plan Proposal)
Week 6 Prototyping, GUI design, database design
Week 7 Preparing the technical specification of product
Week 8 Mid Term Break
Week 9 Review of all designs and implementations of product/services and plan
for business/commercialization.
Week 10 Product design specification report
Week 11 Business plan and product design evaluation
Week 12 Interim 2 evaluation (Product design)
Week 13 – 14 Project II preparation
Week 15 Project II presentation evaluation
Week 16 – 18 Study Week and Final Exam
REFERENCES
• Mullins, J. W., The New Business Road Test: What Entrepreneurs and Executives Should Do
Before Writing a Business Plan, 3rd Edition. FT Press, 2010.
• Garrett Sutton, Writing Winning Business Plans: How to Prepare a Business Plan that Investors
Will Want to Read and Invest In (Rich Dad Advisors). RDA Press, 2012.
• Nancy Duarte, HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations (Harvard Business Review Guides),
Harvard Business Review Press, 2012.
• Abrams, R., The Successful Business Plan: Secrets and Strategies, 5th Edition. The Planning
Shop, 2010.
• Dick J. Liou, From Concept To Commercialization: A Strategic Approach for Bringing
Everyday Ideas to Market, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2011.
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Table 6: Project 3- Prototype Development& Business Strategy
Name of Faculty: FC
Faculty of Computing,
UniversitiTeknologi Malaysia
Page: 1 of 49
Name and Course Code:
Project III:Prototype Development & Business
Strategy(MCSU6335)
Lecture hours: 42 hours
Name of Lecturer(s):
Team of Graduate Faculty Staff of FC, FPPSM &
Industrial Mentor
Review:
Initial Date: 20 March 2008
Last Update: 2014
Edition: 3
Procedure:
SYNOPSIS
To implement product development which have been designed in Project II. To engrave
technical programming skills in product development to produce an alpha prototype as proof
of concept in frame of producing commercializable products. To carry out in-house testing for
the prototype that has been produced.
LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
At the end of the semester, the student will have the:
No. Course LO Related Program LO Evaluation
Method
1. Ability to transform the product design
(from Project II) into a working
prototype.
LO2
LO4
LO5
PR
2. Ability to develop and complete the
alpha prototype which consists of GUI,
database and partial features and
function of the system.
LO2
LO4
LO5
PR
3. Ability to perform in-house prototype
testing.
LO2
LO4
LO5
PR
(E – Exam ; PR – Project ; Q – Quiz ; A – Assignment; Prs – Presentation ; FA – Final Exam)
STUDY HOURS
Teaching and Learning Activities Student Study
Hours (Hours)
Talk, Seminars and Workshops 25
Mentoring 5
Supervision (FSKSM & FPPSM) 20
Prototype development and testing 40
Presentation/ Evaluation/ Demonstration 10
Project report (Prototype Plan) 20
TOTAL HOURS 120
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TEACHING METHODS
• Tutorial
• Seminar and workshops
• Talk by guest speakers
• Supervised independent work
WEEKLY PLAN
Week 1 Course briefing and introduction
Week 2 -6 Prototype development
Week 7 Interim evaluation 1
Week 8 – 11 Prototype evaluation
Week 12 - 13 Prototype testing
Week 14 Prototype evaluation
REFERENCES
• Eric Ries, The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create
Radically Successful Businesses, 1st Edition, Crown Business, 2011.
• Steven Rogers, Entrepreneurial Finance: Finance and Business Strategies for the Serious
Entrepreneur, 3rd Edition. McGrawHill, 2014.
• Narayan RanjanChakraborty, Software Development Methodology: Live Prototyping
Approach, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012.
• David Shelters, Start-Up Guide for the Technopreneur, + Website: Financial Planning,
Decision Making and Negotiating from Incubation to Exit, Wiley, 2013.
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Table 7: Project 4-Production, Marketing & Sales
Name of Faculty: FC
Faculty of Computing,
UniversitiTeknologi Malaysia
Page: 1 of 3
Name and Course Code:
Project IV: Production, Marketing and Sales (MCSU6345)
Lecture hours: 42 hours
Name of Lecturer(s):
Coordinator
Review:
Initial Date: 2008
Last Update: 2014
Edition: 1
Procedure:
SYSNOPSIS
To continue and finish up the prototype development and produce the beta prototype. Based
on the completed prototype, the student is required to design and produce the marketing and
sales strategy for that particular product. The students also are required to identify potential
partners and/or investors for possible partnerships or investment. Produce marketing strategy.
Prepare sales strategy. To produce thesis for evaluation. To complete business plan, which
include the preliminary business plan from Project II and other enhancement component such
as financial plan, marketing plan, sales plan using the knowledge and skills learned.
LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
At the end of the semester, the student will have the:
No. Course LO Related Program LO Evaluation
Method
1. Ability to complete the working
prototype development from Project
III.
LO4
LO5
LO7
PR
2. Able to formulate effective marketing
strategy for product launching.
LO6
LO7
LO8
PR, Prs
3. Ability to formulate sales strategy to
run and sustain the business.
LO7
LO8
PR, Prs
4. Ability to produce complete financial
plan.
LO7
LO8
PR, Prs
5. Ability to complete the full business
plan
LO7 PR
6. Having identified potential partner(s)
and investor(s) for the new product.
LO7
LO11
A
7. Ability to produce a high quality
project report that conform the
university standard.
LO5 PR, Prs
(E – Exam ; PR – Project ; Q – Quiz ; A – Assignment; Prs – Presentation ; FA – Final Exam)
STUDY HOURS
Teaching and Learning Activities Student Study
Hours (Hours)
Talk, Seminars and Workshops 15
Mentoring 5
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Supervision (FC& FPPSM) 20
Prototype development and testing 20
Presentation/ Evaluation/ Demonstration/ Product Showcase 20
Project report (Prototype Plan) 40
TOTAL HOURS 120
TEACHING METHODS
• Tutorial
• Seminar and workshops
• Supervised independent work
WEEKLY PLAN
Week 1 Course briefing and introduction
Week 2 - 3 Prototype development
Week 4 - 6 Prototype testing
Week 7 Interim evaluation 1 (Business Plan)
Week 8 Mid Term Break
Week 9 Marketing plan and strategy
Week 10 Sales plan and strategy
Week 11 Interim evaluation 2 (Prototype)
Week 12 – 14 Final report and marketing materials preparation
Week 15 Final project evaluation and Product showcase
Week 16 – 18 Study Week and Final Exam
REFERENCES
• Jakki Mohr, SanjitSengupta& Stanley Slater, Marketing High Technology Products &
Innovations, 3rd Edition. Pearson Education, 2009.
• Robert D. Hisrich and Michael P. Peters, Entrepreneurship. 9th Edition. McGraw-Hill/Irwin,
2012.
• Tracy L. Tuten and Michael R. Solomon, Social Media Marketing,1st Edition. Prentice Hall,
2012.
• Melissa Barker, Donald I. Barker, Nicholas F. Bormann and Krista E. Neher, Social Media
Marketing: A Strategic Approach, 1st Edition. Cengage Learning, 2012.
• Michael D. Hutt, Thomas W. Speh. Business Marketing Management: B2B, 11th Edition.
Cengage Learning, 2012.
• Donald F. Kuratko. Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, and Practice, 9th Edition, Cengage
Learning, 2013.
• Sonny Nwankwo and TunjiGbadamosi (Editors), Entrepreneurship Marketing: Principles and
Practice of SME Marketing, Routledge, 2011.
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MENTORING PROGRAMS
This program is a unique approach to tie up student (Protégé) and successful high
technology entrepreneur (Mentor) within the industry. It is hope that the Mentor can give
guidance and advice in any way possible to help develop their protégé into successful
future technopreneurs.
Mentoring Program Terms of Reference
General Guidelines
1. Mentor desires to provide to Protégé a variety of assistance, services,
recommendations and advice relating to various facets of Protégé’s business
(collectively, "the Advice"), without any cost to Protégé.
2. Protégé desires to obtain the Advice from Mentor and understands that Mentor
would not be willing to provide the Advice without the execution of an
agreement by Protégé.
3. Protégé acknowledges that the Mentor Program and the Advice from Mentor is
intended only to provide an informational resource to Protégé, and that
Protégé is solely responsible for its business decisions.
4. Protégé and Mentor be on time for scheduled meetings.
5. Protégé and Mentor notify the program coordinator if unable to keep with
scheduled mentoring session.
6. Protégé and Mentor engage in the relationship with an open mind.
7. Protégé and Mentor obtain assistance from program coordinator, when having
difficulty with mentoring relationship.
8. Protégé and Mentor must notify the program coordinator of any changes in
address and telephone number.
9. Mentor is required to submit a Protégé's Quarterly Progress Report. Information
derived from quarterly reports is used to monitor Protégé progress and offer
additional assistance to Protégé and Mentor, if needed.
10. Protégé is required to complete a profile on his/her business and his/her
mentoring needs and Mentor complete a registration form. The Protégé
indicates the industry sector in which he/she is starting the business and the
area in which he/she needs guidance. The Mentor identifies the industry sector
in which they have experience and their specific area of expertise. This
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information, together with an initial meeting facilitated by the coordinator, help
determine the match between the young Protégé and Mentor.
11. Protégé and Mentor acknowledge that Mentor’s participation in the Program
and its obligation to render the Advice may be terminated at will by either
party.
12. Protégé and Mentor also agree as follows:
• Release - Protégé, releases, acquits, waives, and forever discharges, and
covenants not to sue Mentor, or any corporation, partnership, person, firm
or entity affiliated with or related to, directly or indirectly, from any and all
liability of any character, type or description whatsoever resulting from the
advice.
• Indemnification. - Protégé, hereby indemnifies and holds harmless Mentor
and the Mentor Affiliates from and against any and all charges, claims,
losses, liabilities, expenses, damages, judgments, fines, penalties, attorneys'
fees and costs actually and reasonably incurred by the Mentor in
connection with any proceeding of whatever nature and description,
whether accrued or contingent, real or threatened, arising by virtue of
Mentor'sagreement to provide the Advice or by reason of any action or
alleged action taken or omitted, by Mentor in connection with the provision
of the Advice.
The Role of Protégé
1. Assume an active role in the mentoring relationship. Learning is not passive.
Protégés who participate fully in the mentoring relationship benefit to a much
greater degree than those who remain on the sidelines.
2. Share financial objectives, operational goals and strategies with your mentor.
The more you disclose, the better able your mentor is to share experiences and
ideas that apply specifically to your situation. Be prepared for honest and
challenging discussions.
3. Ask specific questions and listen carefully to responses, even if you don't initially
agree with what your mentor suggests. The exchange of different ideas is how
you will ultimately arrive at a solution.
4. Assume responsibility for preparing potential solutions to business challenges.
Make sure you can offer your mentor your thoughts about potential solutions to
problems you face in your business.
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5. Maintain responsibility for day-to-day business operations and for all decision-
making. The business is yours, not your mentor's!
6. Learn from constructive feedback and your mentor's experience. By accessing
someone else's experience bank, you can save yourself a lot of time and effort.
7. Maintain regular contact with your mentor as scheduled with your mentor.
Accept no financial investment from your mentor. Notify program coordinator if
the relationship isn't working.
8. Submit a Protégé's Quarterly Progress Report. Information derived from
quarterly reports is used to monitor your progress and offer additional assistance
to you and your mentor, if needed.
TEACHING FACTORY
Besides the formal academic curriculums and mentoring activities provided in this
program, there will be an added-value concept known as Teaching Factory. The concept
of Teaching Factory consists of highly beneficial activities, which is not covered in the
academic curriculum. Among the activities carried in this concept are Business Discourse,
Industrial Visit, Seminars, Workshops and many more. Business discourse session may
include lectures and talks from industry experts on various entrepreneurial and technical
aspects such as intellectual property, finance management, effective business
presentation, and many more.
For further Information, please feel free to contact the Master of Science (IT
Entrepreneurship) Coordinator or Manager.
CONCLUSION
We hope that this guideline will help the students to understand the regulations,
procedures and assessment. Please plan your work smartly and appropriately.
‘ GOOD LUCK ‘
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