Lincoln University
Lincoln University College (LUC) is located in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, and has been a distinguished institution since its establishment in 2002 as Lincoln College (LC). Later, in 2011, it was upgraded to Lincoln University College. LUC is renowned as a premier private institution of higher education, approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA- National Accreditation Board). It proudly holds a 5 Star ranking from the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia in 2017 and 2019, a testament to its exceptional quality in education. LUC is also recognized globally, being listed among the top nine Malaysian universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2019 (2021). Additionally, the university is ISO 9001:2015 certified, ensuring a high standard of academic excellence. As an associate member of the ‘Association of Indian Universities (AIU)’, the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) in London, and a member of the ‘International Association of Universities (IAU)’ in Paris, LUC is deeply integrated into the international academic community. At Lincoln University College, our dedicated founders and administrators, who have nearly fifty years of experience in higher education, post-secondary education, and language teaching, are committed to fostering student success. Our institution is student-centered and student-directed, emphasizing the belief that education is a fundamental right that empowers individuals to enhance their lives, advance their careers, and achieve personal success.
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Course Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology (ODL) at Lincoln University College is a research-based doctoral programme designed to develop advanced researchers and experts in information technology. The programme focuses on generating new knowledge, innovative solutions, and advanced technical expertise to address contemporary IT challenges. :cite:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Program Structure: Advanced Research Development
The programme is primarily research-oriented and conducted under academic supervision, progressing through proposal development, independent research, and thesis completion. :cite:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Stage 1 – Research Proposal Development
- Advanced Research Methodology
- Literature Review
- Research Proposal Preparation
- Stage 2 – Independent Research
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Model Development and Implementation
- Research Findings Documentation
- Stage 3 – Thesis Writing & Viva Voce
- Doctoral Thesis Writing
- Thesis Submission
- Oral Defence (Viva Voce)
Entry Requirements
- Academic: Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. :cite:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Research Proposal: Submission of a proposed research topic. :cite:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- English: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, or pass internal English placement test. :cite:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for senior academic, research, and leadership roles in the IT field. :cite:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- University Lecturer / Professor
- IT Researcher
- Technology Consultant
- IT Director
- Information Systems Specialist
Program Highlights
- Flexible ODL Mode. :cite:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Advanced research-focused programme. :cite:contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Experienced academic supervision. :cite:contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Internationally recognised qualification. :cite:contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
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