Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

The aim of this programme is to produce scholarly graduates that are ready to become researchers, academicians, consultants, specialists, entrepreneurs and top management equipped with in-depth specialization and research skills. The programme shall develop graduates that are innovative and knowledgeable in the respective chosen field of study.

The programme is also hoped to produce scholars that are aware of the sustainability issues that are pertinent to computer science and information technology and the wider global context. In general, IUMW will deliver a programme that is tailored to the scholarly need of computer science and technology, information science and technology in general with the principles of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainability embedded into the DNA of the programme.

Phase 1

Coursework

Two core courses

• Research Process and Academic Writing
• Research Design and Methodology

The Colloquium
Allows students to gain public speaking experience, learn about student research from fields within and outside their academic discipline, and experience judging methods used by professional panels for national and international meetings.

Phase 2

Proposal Defence

• Each student must present and defend his/her PhD research proposal. The student is only allowed to continue with his/her research to Phase Ill on passing of the defense of his/her proposal

Phase 3

Data Collection and Thesis Preparation

• The student proceeds to his/her data collection, data analysis, and thesis writing

The Work Completion Seminar
Serves as a moderation process to assess whether the work done by the candidate is sufficient for the PhD degree. The candidate must pass this before their thesis is allowed to proceed to Viva Voce.

Phase 4

Viva Voce

• After submitting the thesis, the students are required to attend a Viva Voce to defend his/her thesis

Research Proposal

Applicants are required to submit a comprehensive statement of the research which they propose to carry out.
The proposal should comprise of the following elements:

• Field of research
• Topic of research proposal
• Background or a brief literature review on the research topic
• Objective of study - explain the objectives that influence the research
• The methodology of study - explain the methods used in a study such as a library research, lab work, field work, etc.
• Work schedule
• Equipment required (where applicable)
• Brief bibliography
• The research proposal should contain between 1,500 - 2,000 words or about four (4) pages.