{"id":20983,"date":"2023-01-24T11:16:13","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T08:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spu.edu.iq\/en\/?page_id=20983"},"modified":"2026-07-21T11:58:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T08:58:31","slug":"postgraduate-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spu.edu.iq\/en\/colleges\/technical-college-of-informatic-tci\/postgraduate-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"TCI Postgraduate Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Master Program<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Master\u2019s degree is an academic qualification granted at the postgraduate level. Students who graduate with a master\u2019s degree should possess advanced knowledge and high level of skills and techniques associated with their chosen subject area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Course Name (Department Name): <\/b>MSc. in Information Technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Description<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to regulation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the duration of study is 2 years as below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a tabindex=\"0\">First year <\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The 1st Semester comprises five modules, including two general modules and three core modules relevant to the department.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 2nd Semester includes five core modules specifically related to the department.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Modules<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applied Statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced Research Methodology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced Computer Networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software Design Pattern<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced Database System<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced Information security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Image Processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Mining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud Computing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet of Things<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Big data Analytics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a tabindex=\"0\">Second year <\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the second year, comprises of two semesters (1st and 2nd Semester), students undertake their MSc. Thesis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MSc program is structured with a total of 120 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYear<\/th><th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFirst Semester<\/th><th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSecond Semester<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFirst Year\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td><td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t30 ECTS Credit\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td><td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t30 ECTS Credit\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSecond Year\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td><td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t30 ECTS Credit\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td><td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t30 ECTS Credit\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><strong>Total<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>120 ECTS Credit<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Ph.D. Program<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Course Name:&nbsp; <\/b>PhD. In Information Technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Course Description:&nbsp;<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the regulation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the duration of study is 3 years as below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a tabindex=\"0\">First year <\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The 1st Semester comprises five modules, including one general module and four core modules relevant to the department.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 2nd Semester involves formulating the PhD thesis proposal, assigning a supervisor, and delivering a seminar presentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Modules<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applied Statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Image Processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud Computing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Big data Analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced Information and Network Security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a tabindex=\"0\">Second and Third year <\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each year comprises of two semesters (1st and 2nd Semester), students undertake their PhD Thesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PhD program is structured with a total of 180 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYear<\/th><th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFirst Semester (Taught Course)<\/th><th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSecond Semester (Research)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFirst Year\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td><td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t30 ECTS Credit\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td><td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t30 ECTS Credit\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSecond Year\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td><td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t30 ECTS Credit\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td><td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t30 ECTS Credit\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThird Semester\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td><td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t30 ECTS Credit\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td><td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t30 ECTS Credit\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Tolal<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>180 ECTS Credit<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Requirements: (who can apply)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students with the essential qualification specified by the department and should be compatible with regulation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Obtain official transcripts for transfer credit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the admission application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write a personal statement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Success in the competitive exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Language Requirement<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">English language skill is required (IELTS-Academic, TOEFL, PTE, Language Center Certificate).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scientific Ability Exam Process<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It includes some core modules (four or five), which are specified by the college&#8217;s postgraduate scientific committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A written examination typically spans a duration of approximately three hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The competition is among students who succussed in the exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students that passed the exam are competing; based on the number of the available seats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thesis Submission Process<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get the supervisor&#8217;s approval on the PhD thesis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College formatting approval with college\u2019s affiliation (before defense).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit the first copy of the PhD thesis to the graduate study office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scientific evaluation approval of doctor\u2019s thesis.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a paper copy the thesis examination committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Makes the corrections specified by the thesis examination committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Singed papers (after successful defense).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For more information contact<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Course Coordinator<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Name:<\/strong> Asst. Prof. Dr. Noor Ghazi M. Jameel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Contact: <\/b>tci.postgraduate@spu.edu.iq<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#eceded\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f09fa849e3757bcb70849de7de8bf4ee\" style=\"color:#a80707\">CONTACT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> Iraq, Kurdistan Region, Al Sulaymaniyah \u2013 Chwarchra Campus, Zewar street, 44.<br><strong>Email:<\/strong> tci-info@spu.edu.iq<br><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 053-(3310) &#8212;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tcispu.it\/\"><strong>TCI-Facebook<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Master Program A Master\u2019s degree is an academic qualification granted at the postgraduate level. 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