Master Program
A Master’s degree is an academic qualification granted at the postgraduate level. Students who graduate with a master’s degree should possess advanced knowledge and high level of skills and techniques associated with their chosen subject area.
Course Name (Department Name): MSc. in Information Technology
Course Description:
According to regulation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the duration of study is 2 years as below:
- The 1st Semester comprises five modules, including two general modules and three core modules relevant to the department.
- The 2nd Semester includes five core modules specifically related to the department.
Modules
- Applied Statistics
- Advanced Research Methodology
- Advanced Computer Networks
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Software Design Pattern
- Advanced Database System
- Advanced Information security
- Image Processing
- Data Mining
- Cloud Computing
- Internet of Things
- Big data Analytics
In the second year, comprises of two semesters (1st and 2nd Semester), students undertake their MSc. Thesis
The MSc program is structured with a total of 120 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits as follows:
| Year | First Semester | Second Semester |
|---|---|---|
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First Year
|
30 ECTS Credit
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30 ECTS Credit
|
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Second Year
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30 ECTS Credit
|
30 ECTS Credit
|
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Total |
120 ECTS Credit |
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Ph.D. Program
A PhD is the highest possible academic degree a student can obtain. Students who graduate with a Ph.D. degree should possess advanced knowledge and a high level of skills and techniques associated with their chosen subject area.
Course Name: PhD. In Information Technology
Course Description:
According to the regulation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the duration of study is 3 years as below:
- The 1st Semester comprises five modules, including one general module and four core modules relevant to the department.
- The 2nd Semester involves formulating the PhD thesis proposal, assigning a supervisor, and delivering a seminar presentation.
Modules:
- Applied Statistics
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Image Processing
- Cloud Computing
- Big data Analytics
- Advanced Information and Network Security
Each year comprises of two semesters (1st and 2nd Semester), students undertake their PhD Thesis.
The PhD program is structured with a total of 180 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits as follows:
| Year | First Semester (Taught Course) | Second Semester (Research) |
|---|---|---|
|
First Year
|
30 ECTS Credit
|
30 ECTS Credit
|
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Second Year
|
30 ECTS Credit
|
30 ECTS Credit
|
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Third Semester |
30 ECTS Credit |
30 ECTS Credit |
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Tolal |
180 ECTS Credit |
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Requirements: (who can apply):
Students with the essential qualification specified by the department and should be compatible with regulation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
How to Apply:
- Obtain official transcripts for transfer credit.
- Complete the admission application.
- Write a personal statement.
- Success in the competitive exam.
Language Requirement:
English language skill is required (IELTS-Academic, TOEFL, PTE, Language Center Certificate).
Scientific Ability Exam Process:
- It includes some core modules (four or five), which are specified by the college’s postgraduate scientific committee.
- A written examination typically spans a duration of approximately three hours.
- The competition is among students who succussed in the exam.
- Students that passed the exam are competing; based on the number of the available seats.
Thesis Submission Process:
- Get the supervisor’s approval on the PhD thesis.
- College formatting approval with college’s affiliation (before defense).
- Submit the first copy of the PhD thesis to the graduate study office.
- Scientific evaluation approval of doctor’s thesis.
- Submit a paper copy the thesis examination committee.
- Makes the corrections specified by the thesis examination committee.
- Singed papers (after successful defense).
For more information contact:
Course Coordinator:
Name: Asst. Prof. Dr. Noor Ghazi M. Jameel
Contact: tci.postgraduate@spu.edu.iq