Program Overview

Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering)

The Master programme by Taught Course extends the knowledge gained from undergraduate and develops new professional skills in a particular area of mechanical engineering discipline. The programme comprises a combination of compulsory courses, electives, and a Master's Project. This programme offers twelve (12) tracks which give more options to the students to choose specific area or specialization in the mechanical engineering field. The aim of this program is to provide an opportunity to pursue an in-depth study in the broadly based mechanical engineering disciplines, thus enhancing the technological developments.

Programme Structure

This programme comprises a combination of program core courses, university general course, electives, and a Master's Project. Three (3) core courses of the program must be taken by each student, which are Research Methodology, Emerging Technologies and Management, and Product Innovation and Development. Students need to choose one track from twelve (12) available tracks prior to the study. Each track requires students to take five (5) electives and one (1) free elective along with a master project relevant to the track specialization. A minimum of five (5) students is required to open any track or course.

Tracks

The twelve (12) tracks available in the programme are:

• General Mechanical
• Structure Health and Monitoring
• Sustainable Engineering
• Computational Mechanics
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Future Generation Vehicle
• Energy Efficient Vehicle
• Industrial Aerodynamics
• Advanced Aerospace Engineering
• Ship Technology
• Offshore Technology

Track Synopsis

Each track has its own unique objectives and outcomes. For example:

• General Mechanical: It aims to provide an opportunity to pursue an in-depth study beyond the undergraduate level in the broadly based mechanical engineering disciplines, thus enhancing the technological developments.
• Structure Health and Monitoring: This track is focused on advanced mechanical knowledge related to the theoretical and technological aspects of structural control and health monitoring for materials and engineering infrastructure.
• Sustainable Engineering: This track is focused on providing students with advanced mechanical knowledge and applications of sustainable systems and approach.
• Computational Mechanics: This track aims to extend the knowledge in mechanical engineering by exploring the problem-solving approach using computational techniques, mathematical algorithms, and computer-aided engineering tools.
• Manufacturing Engineering: This track aims to provide students with a broad and diverse advanced manufacturing knowledge that derives its breadth from various manufacturing tools and technologies.
• Materials Engineering: This track aims to provide graduates with the advanced knowledge and capabilities to carry out research and solve complex material engineering problems effectively.
• Future Generation Vehicle: This track aims to provide graduates with the advanced knowledge and capabilities to carry out research and solve complex future generation vehicle problems effectively.
• Energy Efficient Vehicle: This track aims to provide graduates with the advanced knowledge and capabilities to carry out research and solve complex energy efficient vehicle problems effectively.
• Industrial Aerodynamics: The objective of this track is to enhance participants with further knowledge and skills in industrial aerodynamics.
• Advanced Aerospace Engineering: This track aims to extend the knowledge and practical skills in aerospace engineering.
• Ship Technology: The track allows students to develop technical and managerial knowledge essential to the global maritime sector.
• Offshore Technology: Offshore Technology is multi-disciplinary, and engineers with a versatile skill-set are in high demand.

Programme Information

• Awarding Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
• Teaching Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
• Programme Name: Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering)
• Final Award: Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering)
• Programme Code: MEMM
• Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation: Malaysian Qualification Agency, MQA
• Language(s) of Instruction: English
• Mode of Study: Conventional
• Mode of operation: Self-governing
• Study Scheme: Full Time / Part Time
• Study Duration: Minimum 1 year, Maximum 4 years

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The programme has the following educational objectives:

• PEO1: Mastery of knowledge and competency in advanced areas of Mechanical Engineering field
• PEO2: Practice professionalism and high standards of ethical conducts within organization and society
• PEO3: Responsive to changing situations by continuously acquiring new knowledge and skills

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

The programme has the following learning outcomes:

• PLO1: Attain new frontiers of knowledge in the field of Mechanical Engineering (Knowledge and understanding)
• PLO2: Solve complex problems critically and integratively using systematic approaches (Cognitive skills)
• PLO3: Apply practical skills to solve problems in the field of Mechanical Engineering (Practical skills)
• PLO4: Demonstrate effective collaboration with stakeholders professionally (Interpersonal skills)
• PLO5: Communicate effectively the knowledge, skills and ideas using appropriate method to peers, experts and communities (Communication skills)
• PLO6: Use digital technologies and appropriate software competently to enhance study and practice (Digital skills)
• PLO7: Evaluate numerical and graphical data critically using quantitative or qualitative tools in solving problems (Numeracy skills)
• PLO8: Demonstrate leadership, autonomy and responsibility in managing resources (Leadership, autonomy and responsibility)
• PLO9: Engage self-advancement through continuous learning or professional development (Personal skills)
• PLO10: Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills with relevant knowledge and expertise (Entrepreneurial skills)
• PLO11: Demonstrate respectable ethical conducts and professionalism skills in an organization and society (Ethics and professionalism skills)

Admission Requirements

The normal requirement for admission to the programme is a four-year bachelor degree recognized by the university in either engineering or sciences. The minimum overall grade point average for the admission can be accessed via the university's website.

Admission Criteria

• For candidates who have a Bachelor's Degree:
  • Candidates have a four-year Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from MQA-recognized university in engineering or science with an overall grade point average, CGPA minimum of 2.50.
  • Candidates who have a CGPA between 2.50 to 2.75 are subject to rigorous evaluation at the Faculty level.
  • If the CGPA of the candidate applying for admission is less than 2.50, but has relevant professional experience in the field of engineering of at least five (5) years may be considered.
• For candidates who do NOT have a Bachelor's Degree:
  • Candidates have at least a STPM or Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics from a university recognized by MQA AND have working experience in a field related to mechanical engineering AND passed the APEL T-7 assessment.