UC Graduate Studies Catalog 2019-2023

Section XVI

Science and Technology Programs

 

In various forms, science and technology have played a pre-eminent role in the development of all major civilizations. This has particularly been the case in the past century, and together they promise to be of ever-increasing importance for our lives in the present century.

As with the rest of the world, the use of Information Technology is a key for Cambodia's future development and integration into the international community. To this end, we offer a program which will benefit participants in pursuing this endeavor. The effective development and use of an effective IT infrastructure is dependent on those with a knowledge of computer systems and communication systems; other programs offered by the College of Science and Technology provide a means for students in these fields to develop their knowledge and understanding of recent developments.

Students with a graduate degree from the College of Science and Technology can find ready employment in almost any area of computer use: managing networks, developing software solutions, or designing systems for organizations, businesses, and government institutions as well as in teaching.

To this end, we offer the following Master’s degrees:

1. COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computers are central to modern society’s need to deal with a variety of problems. Mostly, this involves designing software (computer programs) but it also involves many aspects of hardware and integrating large computer networks that form the infrastructure of commercial and government enterprises. The present program concentrates on computer and network hardware systems, their design and management, and programming principles and languages.

(a) The following program structure applies for existing Master’s students, based on a previous MoEYS directive (see Section VIII.3).  

Common Courses (12 credits)

 

FDN501: Research Methodology

 

FDN502: Statistics for Research

 

FDN503: Research Paper Writing

 

FDN504: Ethical Leadership

 

Major Courses (18 credits)

 

ITE501: Fundamentals of Computer Systems

ITE502: Network Applications and Operations

ITE503: Information Systems Design and Database Concepts

ITE504: Data Communications and Networking

ITE505: Data Mining

ITE506: Database Engineering and Administration

 

Elective Courses (12 credits)

 

ITE507: Network Systems Management

ITE508: Internetwork Design

ITE509: Information Systems and Electronic Commerce

ITE515: Mobile Apps I

 

Option I: Thesis (at least 12 credits)

 

RPT601-RPT604: Master’s Thesis

 

Option II: Comprehensive Exam (12 credits)

 

ITE510: Mobile Communications and Computing

 

ITE511: Network Security

 

ITE516:  Mobile Apps II

 

CAP601: Capstone (Seminars, etc.)

 

Ø  Master’s Research Paper

Ø  Comprehensive Exam

(b) For new Master’s students enrolling in Academic Year 2018-2019, the latest revision by MoEYS means that there are three options available (see Section VIII.7). The following outlines what is required to be satisfactorily completed for the first two of these (all courses are 3 credits each, unless otherwise indicated).

Research Methodology

FDN501: Research Methodology

FDN502: Statistics for Research

FDN503: Research Paper Writing       

Major Core Courses

ITE501: Fundamentals of Computer Systems

ITE502: Network Applications and Operations

ITE503: Information Systems Design and Database Concepts

ITE504: Data Communications and Networking

Major Courses

ITE505: Data Mining

ITE506: Database Engineering and Administration

ITE507: Network Systems Management

ITE515: Mobile Apps I

Major Elective Courses (choose three)

ITE508: Internetwork Design

ITE509: Information Systems and Electronic Commerce

ITE510: Mobile Communications and Computing

ITE511: Network Security

ITE516: Mobile Apps II

Option 1

Comprehensive/State Exam

Option 2

Research Project Report

ITE517: Hybrid Mobile App

RPR601: Research Proposal

ITE518: Project Management

RPR602: Paper Presentation

ITE519: Wireless Network Security

RPR603: Master’s Project Report (6 credits)

ITE520: Networked and Distributed Systems

For the third option, the Master’s Thesis, candidates are required to do both of the above suites of Research Methodology and Major courses. Thereafter, they must earn the remaining 33 credits through successfully completing the following:

THE601: Research Proposal (3 credits)

THE602: Publication of a Paper (6 credits)

THE603: Paper Presentation (3 credits)

THE604: Individual Seminar/Workshop (3 credits)

THE605: Thesis (18 credits)

 

2. ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

This major provides a foundation in electronic devices, circuits and systems, microelectronics and optical communications, signal/image processing, control, microwaves, fibre optics, computer hardware, software design. It is designed to provide students who intend to advance their careers in any branch of electronics or telecommunications engineering.

(a) The following program structure applies for existing Master’s students, based on a previous MoEYS directive (see Section VIII.3).  

Common Courses (12 credits)

 

FDN501: Research Methodology

 

FDN502: Statistics for Research

 

FDN503: Research Paper Writing

 

FDN504: Ethical Leadership

 

Major Courses (18 credits)

 

ETC501: Basic Electronics

ETC502: Introduction to Digital Signal Processing

ETC503: Telecommunication Networks

ITE501: Fundamentals of Computer Systems

ITE502: Network Applications and Operations

ITE504: Data Communications and Networking

 

Elective Courses (12 credits)

 

ETC504: Optical Fiber Systems and Networks

ETC505: Modern Antenna Design

ETC506: CDMA RF System Engineering

ITE515: Mobile Apps I

 

Option I: Thesis (at least 12 credits)

 

RPT601-RPT604: Master’s Thesis

 

Option II: Comprehensive Exam (12 credits)

 

ETC504: Optical Fiber Systems and Networks

ETC505: Modern Antenna Design

ETC506: CDMA RF System Engineering

ITE516: Mobile Apps II

 

CAP601: Capstone (Seminars, etc.)

 

Ø  Master’s Research Paper

Ø  Comprehensive Exam

(b) For new Master’s students enrolling in Academic Year 2018-2019, the latest revision by MoEYS means that there are three options available (see Section VIII.7). The following outlines what is required to be satisfactorily completed for the first two of these (all courses are 3 credits each, unless otherwise indicated).

Research Methodology

FDN501: Research Methodology

FDN502: Statistics for Research

FDN503: Research Paper Writing       

Major Core Courses

ETC501: Basic Electronics

ITE501: Fundamentals of Computer Systems

ITE502: Network Applications and Operations

ITE504: Data Communications and Networking

Major Courses

ETC502: Introduction to Digital Signal Processing

ETC503: Telecommunication Networks

ITE507: Network Systems Management

ITE515: Mobile Apps I

Major Elective Courses (choose three)

ETC504: Optical Fiber Systems and Networks

ETC505: Modern Antenna Design

ETC506: CDMA RF System Engineering

ETC507: Cellular Mobile Systems

ITE510: Mobile Communications and Computing

Option 1

Comprehensive/State Exam

Option 2

Research Project Report

ETC518: Telecommunications Network Planning

RPR601: Research Proposal

ITE518: Project Management

RPR602: Paper Presentation

ITE519: Wireless Network Security

RPR603: Master’s Project Report (6 credits)

ITE520: Networked and Distributed Systems

For the third option, the Master’s Thesis, candidates are required to do both of the above suites of Research Methodology and Major courses. Thereafter, they must earn the remaining 33 credits through successfully completing the following:

THE601: Research Proposal (3 credits)

THE602: Publication of a Paper (6 credits)

THE603: Paper Presentation (3 credits)

THE604: Individual Seminar/Workshop (3 credits)

THE605: Thesis (18 credits)

3. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

This concentrates on providing advanced courses on the techniques used in designing and implementing information processing systems with an emphasis on systems software design and computer organization. The knowledge gained will allow students to update their understanding of the field.

(a) The following program structure applies for existing Master’s students, based on a previous MoEYS directive (see Section VIII.3).  

Common Courses (12 credits)

FDN501: Research Methodology

FDN502: Statistics for Research

FDN503: Research Paper Writing

FDN504: Ethical Leadership

Major Courses (18 credits)

ITE501: Fundamentals of Computer Systems

ITE502: Network Applications and Operations

ITE503: Information Systems Design and Database Concepts

ITE504: Data Communications and Networking

ITE505: Data Mining

ITE506: Database Engineering and Administration

Elective Courses (12 credits)

ITE509: Information Systems and Electronic Commerce

ITE512: Fundamentals of Multimedia

ITE513: Web Engineering

ITE515: Mobile Apps I

Option I: Thesis (at least 12 credits)

RPT601-RPT604: Master’s Thesis

Option II: Comprehensive Exam (12 credits)

ITE510: Mobile Communications and Computing

ITE511: Network Security

ITE516: Mobile Apps II

CAP601: Capstone (Seminars, etc.)

Ø  Master’s Research Paper

Ø  Comprehensive Exam

(b) For new Master’s students enrolling in Academic Year 2018-2019, the latest revision by MoEYS means that there are three options available (see Section VIII.7). The following outlines what is required to be satisfactorily completed for the first two of these (all courses are 3 credits each, unless otherwise indicated).

Research Methodology

FDN501: Research Methodology

FDN502: Statistics for Research

FDN503: Research Paper Writing       

Major Core Courses

ITE501: Fundamentals of Computer Systems

ITE502: Network Applications and Operations

ITE503: Information Systems Design and Database Concepts

ITE504: Data Communications and Networking

Major Courses

ITE505: Data Mining

ITE506: Database Engineering and Administration

ITE512: Fundamentals of Multimedia

ITE515: Mobile Apps I

Major Elective Courses (choose three)

ITE509: Information Systems and Electronic Commerce

ITE511: Network Security

ITE513: Web Engineering

ITE514: Advanced Data Management Systems

ITE516: Mobile Apps II

Option 1

Comprehensive/State Exam

Option 2

Research Project Report

ITE517: Hybrid Mobile Apps

RPR601: Research Proposal

ITE518: Project Management

RPR602: Paper Presentation

ITE519: Wireless Network Security

RPR603: Master’s Project Report (6 credits)

ITE521: Cloud Computing

For the third option, the Master’s Thesis, candidates are required to do both of the above suites of Research Methodology and Major courses. Thereafter, they must earn the remaining 33 credits through successfully completing the following:

THE601: Research Proposal (3 credits)

THE602: Publication of a Paper (6 credits)

THE603: Paper Presentation (3 credits)

THE604: Individual Seminar/Workshop (3 credits)

THE605: Thesis (18 credits)

4. BRIDGING COURSES

Applicants wanting to do a Master's in Computer Science who do not have a good Bachelor's degree in a related field from a reputable university must first obtain a Graduate Certificate in the relevant area by passing up to three bridging modules (CCS501-3: see table below).

Bridging Module

Components of Relevant Undergraduate Courses

CCS501

ITE101 (Fundamental of Computing and Information), ITE102 (Introduction to Computer Programming C++), ITE103 (Introduction to Internet), ITE202 (Java Standard Edition-J2SE), ITE203 (Database Concepts) and ITE205 (Multimedia and Graphic Design)

CCS502

ITE207 (Data Communications and Networking) and ITE301 (Database Administration and Management)

CCS503

ITE302 (Cisco Networking I) and ITE303 (Web Programming PHP and MySQL)

Applicants wanting to do a Master's in Electronics and Telecommunications who do not have a good Bachelor's degree in a related field from a reputable university must first obtain a Graduate Certificate in the relevant area by passing up to three bridging modules (CET501-3: see table below).

Bridging Module

Components of Relevant Undergraduate Courses

CET501

ITE101 (Fundamental of Computing and Information), ITE102 (Introduction to Computer Programming C++), ITE103 (Introduction to Internet), ITE202 (Java Standard Edition-J2SE), ITE203 (Database Concepts) and ITE205 (Multimedia and Graphic Design)

CET502

ETC301 (Electronics Theory) and ETC303 (Microprocessors)

CET503

ITE302 (Cisco Networking I) and ETC304 (Digital Electronics)

Applicants wanting to do a Master's in Information Technology who do not have a good Bachelor's degree in a related field from a reputable university must first obtain a Graduate Certificate in the relevant area by passing up to three bridging modules (CIT501-3: see table below).

Bridging Module

Components of Relevant Undergraduate Courses

CIT501

ITE101 (Fundamental of Computing and Information), ITE102 (Introduction to Computer Programming C++), ITE103 (Introduction to Internet), ITE202 (Java Standard Edition-J2SE), ITE203 (Database Concepts) and ITE205 (Multimedia and Graphic Design)

CIT502

ITE206 (Web Programming Java Script) and ITE301 (Database Administration and Management)

CIT503

ITE303 (Web Programming PHP and MySQL) and ITE304 (Mobile App Development I)