
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 (PhD) in Information Technology at Lincoln University College is designed to cultivate advanced research skills and in-depth knowledge in areas such as computer science, multimedia, game design, software engineering, networking, and information technology. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles as managers, scientists, IT specialists, and consultants in the rapidly evolving IT industry.
Program Structure
- Research Methodology: Develops foundational research skills essential for doctoral studies.
- Data Analysis and Thesis Writing: Focuses on advanced data analysis techniques and effective academic writing.
- PhD Research Work: Engages students in specialized research areas, including:
- Data Warehousing and Mining
- Digital Image Processing
- Advanced Networking
- Natural Language Processing
- Data Compression
- Agent-Based Computing
- Soft Computing
- Software Testing and Quality Assurance
- Knowledge Management and Business Intelligence
- Mobile Computing
- Bio-Inspired Computing
- Concurrent Engineering Information System
- Speech Processing and Information Security
Entry Requirements
- A Master’s Degree or equivalent, with at least one prior degree (Master’s or Bachelor’s) in computing or a related field.
- Other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia.
- International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent. If this requirement is not met, the university offers English proficiency courses to ensure adequate language skills for the program.
Career Opportunities
- Managers
- Scientists
- IT Specialists
- Consultants
Highlights
- Duration: Full-time: 3-6 years; Part-time: 4-8 years
- Intakes: Ongoing
- Publication Requirement: Minimum of four research articles in Scopus-indexed journals with Lincoln affiliation for successful completion.
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