Educational Philosophy

This curriculum focuses on producing graduates who have the knowledge and skills necessary to create and deploy disruptive technologies for solving complex scientific and business problems, develop knowledge and technology through research in the area of computer science, and integrate knowledge in computer science with other fields effectively for national development.

Vision

To provide superior academic and professional opportunities in digital computing education, research, and innovation responsive to the needs of a rapidly changing world, elevating the national and global digital economy.

Objectives

1. To produce graduates with academic and IT professional morals and ethics.
2. To produce graduates with knowledge in the principles and theory of computer science, and the ability to independently study related technological advancement in computer science.
3. To produce graduates who can analyze and solve computing problems using original research and sound knowledge of computer science.
4. To produce graduates who have self-responsibility and social interaction skills.
5. To produce graduates who can effectively use analytical thinking skills, information technology, and fluency in English.

Curriculum information

Location of Study

Faculty of ICT, Mahidol University (MU Building, 23^rd floor), Vipawadee Rangsit Road, Bangkok, Thailand

Educational Management System

Educational System
Two Semester Credit system. 1 Academic Year consists of 2 Regular Semesters, each with not less than 15 weeks of study.
Summer Semester
The program does not offer a summer session.
Typical class hours
1^st Semester: August – December
2^nd Semester: January – May

Tuition Fees

* Official Tuition Fees Announcement from Mahidol University

Graduation Criteria

Duration of graduation: 2 years 
Total Credits: No fewer than 36 credits

Graduation requirements:

Plan A (Thesis)
1. Total time of study should not exceed the study plan.
2. Students must complete courses as stated in the curriculum. At least 24 credits excluding thesis (12 credits) for 36 credits in total, with a minimum CUM-GPA of 3.00.
3. Students must meet the English Competence Standard of Graduate Students, Mahidol University as defined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
4. Students must participate in skill development activities by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
5. Students must submit theses and pass the thesis defence in accordance with the Regulations of Mahidol University on Graduate Studies and the oral thesis defense must be open to public.
6. Theses are required to be published in an international academic journal or proceedings that is listed by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.

Plan B (Research Project/Thematic Paper)

1. Total time of study should not exceed the study plan.
2. Students must complete courses as stated in the curriculum at least 30 credits excluding the thematic paper (6 credits) for 36 credits in total, with a minimum CUM-GPA of 3.00.
3. Students must meet the English Competence Standard of Graduate Students, Mahidol University as defined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
4. Students must participate in skill development activities by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
5. Students must pass the comprehensive examination following Regulations of Mahidol University on Graduate Studies.
6. Student must propose and complete a thematic paper and pass the oral thematic paper Examination required for graduation according to regulations of Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University and the oral thematic paper Examination must be open to public.
7. The Thematic paper or a part of thematic paper must be published and searchable.

Curriculum Structure

Study Plan

Elective Courses

Students enrolled in this program must fulfill elective requirements by choosing from the following courses:

Research Areas

Research Project (for Plan A(A2))
Research areas for conducting a thesis (Plan A) are as follows:
(1) Research project in intelligent systems
(2) Research project in data management systems
(3) Research project in internet of things
(4) Research project in communication and network systems
(5) Research project in security systems
(6) Research project in software engineering
(7) Research project in data science
(8) Research project in image and video processing
Students can choose to conduct research in other areas related to computer science given approval from academic advisor and program director.

Thematic Paper Project (for Plan B)
Areas of thematic paper project are as follows:
(1) Project in intelligent systems
(2) Project in data management systems
(3) Project in internet of things
(4) Project in communication network systems
(5) Project in security systems
(6) Project in software engineering
(7) Project in data science
(8) Project in image and video processing
Students can choose to conduct a project in other areas related to computer science if given approval from the academic advisor and program director.

Teaching & Assessment

Program Learning Outcomes

• PLO1 Demonstrate the ability to follow appropriate ethical and professional codes of conduct in research and IT professional practice.
• PLO2 Demonstrate knowledge and capability in the theory and principles of computer science. Continue learning independently, expanding computer science knowledge through analysis and synthesis,and understanding new and disruptive technologies.
• PLO3 Analyze problems using logical reasoning based on computer science knowledge, synthesize and integrate knowledge in computer science and use research methodology for presenting and solving problems.
• PLO4 Demonstrate self-responsibility and teamwork skills with the ability to communicate and transfer knowledge effectively
• PLO5 Apply tools of information and communication technology, mathematics, and statistics to solve problems related to the field of study. Proficiently apply English skills for communication and presentation.

Future Careers

1. Computer and Information Technology Technical Officer
2. Software and System Developer
3. Information Technology Manager
4. Data Analyst and Data Scientist
5. Multimedia Developer

Download

• Master of Science Program in Computer Science curriculum

APPLICATION

For prospective students:

Eligible students must have the following qualifications: Plan A (A.2)

1.Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree from an institute accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, in either one of the following categories:

1.1 A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
1.2 A degree in another related field with at least 12 credits of computer related courses, and having at least 1 year of work experience in computing or IT development.

2.Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of not less than 2.5
3.Applicants should have an English Proficiency Examination score as required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
4.Applicants with qualifications other than 1 – 3 may be considered by the Program Director, and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Eligible students must have the following qualifications: Plan B

1.Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 credits of computer related courses from an institute accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation and have at least 2 years of work experience in computing or IT development.
2.Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of not less than 2.5
3.Applicants should have an English Proficiency Examination score as required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
4.Applicants with qualifications other than 1 – 3 may be considered by the Program Director, and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Go to website of the Faculty of Graduate Studies to submit an online application.
Register and log in to the online application system.
Complete the application form and submit related and supporting documents to the online application system.

Important Dates (Academic Year 2023)

Important Dates (Academic Year 2024)

CONTACT US

Asst. Prof. Boonsit Yimwadsana
Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Mahidol University
999 Phuttamonthon 4 road, Salaya, Phuttamonthon, Nakhonpathom 73170 THAILAND
Tel: 66-2-441-0909
Email: boonsit.yim@mahidol.ac.th

Important Dates (Academic Year 2023)

Important Dates (Academic Year 2024)

Tuition Fees

* Official Tuition Fees Announcement from Mahidol University

Education fees information

• Education fees information, B.E. 2564 (2021)

Scholarships

1. Master-level scholarship is available on a case by case basis. Scholarship will be awarded to students who have good academic background, career experience, research experience, computer science skills, English skills, and health. Since the master-level scholarship requires recipients to work as teaching/lab assistant or programmer/system engineer during office hours for a certain period of time during study and after graduation, the recipient must be able to work during day time and after graduation at the Faculty of ICT. In accordance to tuition fee announcement, the scholarship may include one or more of the following items: tuition fee, equipment fee, research fee and monthly allowance.
2.Student exchange scholarship is awarded by the International Relation website. Mahidol University provides support for students seeking opportunity abroad for a period of time. Please see the website of Mahidol University International Relations division for more information (e.g. how to apply, amount of support and qualifications).
3.Partial research scholarship is awarded by the Faculty of Graduate Studies for foreign students. For more information, please visit the website of the Faculty of Graduate Studies .

M.Sc. in Computer Science

M.Sc. in Computer Science program at Mahidol University has produced high quality young professionals to Thailand’s IT industry since 1994.  The program is an international program.  Graduates will have a solid and broad knowledge of computer science and information technology.  Currently, the program focuses on computational intelligence and artificial intelligence.  Most of the information provided here include basic information, tuition fees, and admission information.

International Admission Schedule

Academic Year 2023 Enrollment

Second Semester Round

Academic Year 2024 (Tentative information)

Second Semester Round

Reference: https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/inter/prospective-students/?topic=schedule

Admission Procedure

Apply Officially This active recruitment session is an interactive Q&A session.  To be considered for the program admission, please apply officially online at Apply Online: https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/admission-inter/login.phpPlease note that the program admission committee will not be able to consider candidate’s eligibility without the candidate’s complete application form and admission fee payment. Selecting Academic Program from https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/inter/prospective-students/?topic=curriculumOpened&degree=m to apply: A candidate can select the computer program from

• 6901MG00 MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM) for regular program (teaching during daytime of weekdays – preferred for international student applicants)
• 6901MS00 MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM) (SPECIAL PROGRAM) for special program (teaching in the evening of weekdays and daytime of weekends – preferred for international student applicants who are working daytime as fulltime employee)

Plan of Study

Plan A: thesis

• Student must complete a thesis defense and publish in an international journal or conference proceeding to graduate.
• A thesis is an original research project that are conducted using scientific method and research methodology. A thesis at the Master’s level do not require a rigorous and strong research scope like a thesis at the Ph.D.’s level.  A thesis at the Master’s level could be a small improvement of an existing research.

Plan of study for Plan A

Plan B: thematic paper

• Student must pass all courses, comprehensive examination and complete a thematic paper defense.
• A thematic paper is an independent study of a specific area of academic interest. Usually, a thematic paper is related to a validation of an existing research or a real-world problem-solving task using the knowledge and skills from the program.

Please note that in some classes, students in regular program and special program may study in the same class due to teaching resource limitation.

Plan of Study and Requirements for Admission and Graduation

Plan A:Admission requirements

• Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree from an institute accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, in either one of the following categories:
  • A degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, information and communication technology, electrical engineering, mathematics, or physics.
  • A degree in another related field with at least 12 credits of computer related courses, and having at least 1 year of work experience in computing or IT development.
• Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of not less than 2.5
• Applicants should have an English Proficiency Examination score as required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.*

Graduation Requirements

• Total time of study should not exceed the study plan.
• Students must complete courses as stated in the curriculum. At least 24 credits excluding thesis (12 credits) for 36 credits in total, with a minimum CUM-GPA of 3.00.
• Students must meet the English Competence Standard of Graduate Students, Mahidol University as defined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
• Students must participate in skill development activities by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
• Students must submit theses and pass the thesis defence in accordance with the Regulations of Mahidol University on Graduate Studies and the oral thesis defense must be open to public.
• Theses are required to be published in an international academic journal or proceedings that is listed by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.

Plan BAdmission requirements

• Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 credits of computer related courses from an institute accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation and have at least 2 years of work experience in computing or IT development.
• Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of not less than 2.5
• Applicants should have an English Proficiency Examination score as required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.*

Graduation Requirements

• Total time of study should not exceed the study plan.
• Students must complete courses as stated in the curriculum at least 30 credits excluding the thematic paper (6 credits) for 36 credits in total, with a minimum CUM-GPA of 3.00.
• Students must meet the English Competence Standard of Graduate Students, Mahidol University as defined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
• Students must participate in skill development activities by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
• Students must pass the comprehensive examination following Regulations of Mahidol University on Graduate Studies.
• Student must propose and complete a thematic paper and pass the oral thematic paper examination required for graduation according to regulations of Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University and the oral thematic paper examination must be open to public.
• The thematic paper or a part of thematic paper must be published and searchable.

*For academic year 2024, students must pass the English admission requirements as follows in order to be officially admitted into the program.For more information about the regulations and MU GRAD Plus test registration: visit the website of the Faculty of Graduate Studies language center https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/thai/current-students/?g=6

• IELTS, MU GRAD Plus requires at least 3 weeks to register for the exam.
• TOEFL-iBT requires at least 3 months to register for the exam.
• MU ELT is only available to Mahidol University students and staff.
• Students who do not have these scores by admission time will not be admitted into the program.
• The test scores is valid for 2 years after the test date.
• Exemption:
  • Citizen of English native speaker countries.
  • Graduate from accredited higher-education institutions of English native speaker countries
  • English speaker countries: United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Singapore, and South Africa.
• There are two English requirements: admission requirements and graduation requirements. It is best to pass the English graduation requirements since the admission.

Tuition Fees

Academic Year 2023

Academic Year 2024

Note: extra fees applied if students cannot graduate within 2 years.

Study location

Courses are provided primarily on-site at the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Salaya campus, Nakhonpathom. It takes around 45 minutes to travel between Salaya campus and Bangkok city center. Online access: Some courses provide online access as supplementary to on-site class for class review purpose. Students are required to study on-site.

Class time

Special program: All classes are offered in the evening of weekdays and weekends (outside regular office hours)
Regular program: All classes are offered during the daytime of weekdays (regular office hours 9:00 – 17:00)

Scholarship

There is currently no scholarship for Thai and international candidates.  However, Mahidol University do provide allowance scholarships for international students.  For more information, please visit https://op.mahidol.ac.th/ir/mu-scholarships/

Remarks

The information provided in this document is subjected to change without notice due to the change in university and faculty policies over time.  For most updated version of this document, please contact the program director or the program staff.

Contacts

Program director:
Asst. Prof. Boonsit Yimwadsana (boonsit.yim@maidol.ac.th)
Program coordinators:
Thunyathorn Suttijaroen (thunyathorn.sut@mahidol.ac.th)
Buntida Suvacharakulton (buntida.suv@mahidol.ac.th)