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)

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)

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 .