Master of Science in Information Systems

Information systems are vital to an organization’s IT infrastructure, and IT professionals skilled in managing these systems are essential to the success of modern businesses.

This program is designed to provide students with the tools to conduct rigorous research in information systems. It helps students develop the ability to plan, organize, and execute research at the master’s level, while deepening their understanding of their chosen research area and improving their communication skills.

Upon successful completion, graduates will receive a degree from Lancaster University, earning dual certificates from both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

Entry Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields (or its equivalent) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 but less than of 3.00 can be accepted subject to internal assessment; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in a Non-Computing field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to internal assessment and undergo appropriate prerequisite courses that are equivalent to candidate’s working experience in the Computing or related fields; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in Non-Computing field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to passing appropriate prerequisite courses; OR
• Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia must fulfil the following requirement:
  i. with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; OR
  ii. with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 but less than of 3.00 can be accepted subject to internal assessment; OR
• An APEL-A Certification at APEL T-7
   

English Language Requirements

• IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

Note: Candidates who have completed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in English would have met the language requirement.

Application Procedure

A) Applicants will be required to submit the following completed and signed documents:

• Sunway Postgraduate application form 
• One (1) passport-sized photograph
• Research statement: The statement should briefly describe the research question that the applicant has discussed with his/her future PhD supervisor
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Scholarship application form (if any)

B) The following true copies of documents must be certified:

• Passport (all pages including blank pages - for international students)/Identity card (for Malaysian students)
• English Language Qualification (IELTS/TOEFL/MUET/others) - for international students
• Academic qualifications/results (Certificates and complete transcripts) (Degree/master’s degree/others)
• International applicants must provide certified copies of their entire course transcripts including explanations of the mark schemes used and, where possible, an indication of their class ranking/position in class

C) Two (2) reference letters

Documents will be processed once the application is complete. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. We will notify you of our final decision as soon as an appropriate supervisory team has been identified.

Research Proposal

The research proposal should comprise between 1,000 and 1,500 words (excluding references), and covers the following structure:

1. An appropriate title for the research project (designated supervisor if known)
2. Introduction and justification of the study, which includes:
    
   • Research background
   • Problem statement
   • Research objective(s)
   • Research question(s)/hypothesis
3. Literature review
4. Research methodology
5. Proposed research schedule
6. List of references

Research Methodology

Candidates will have an opportunity to examine research designs with methodology as well as data analysis techniques employed by Information Systems researchers. At the end of this module, candidates will be expected to formulate and submit a proposal for research in an area of their own interest or specialisation.

Directed Readings

This module will provide students with comprehensive reading lists and resources to help them develop research models and areas of interest. Literature review skills and training on how to manage information and resources will also be introduced in this module.

Thesis

The MSc is awarded based on the successful completion of a thesis. The thesis should demonstrate proficiency, criticality and mastery in the subject or chosen area of research.

Areas of Research

Our academics have expertise in the following research areas (but not limited to):

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Embedded Systems/IoT
• Cybersecurity & Blockchain
• Robotics & Drones
• Big Data & Data Analytics
• Embedded Systems and Applications
• Visual Sensor Network
• Sensing & Signal Processing
• Machine Learning & Human Factors
• Power Systems