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Bachelor of Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering with Honours

The Ocean Engineering panel runs the Bachelor of Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering with Honours program, which offers students various topics related to naval architecture and offshore engineering fields. This program is accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and is also associated with international professional institutions such as the Royal Institution of Naval Architecture (RINA) and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science, and Technology (IMarEST). Currently, in Malaysia, there is a Malaysian Joint Branch of The Royal Institution of Naval Architects and The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science, and Technology (MJB RINA-IMarEST) as well as an IMarEST student chapter. This enables industry partners to share information and facilitates university-industry collaboration. The areas of study include ship and offshore design, system design, performance, and the dynamic behavior of marine vehicles such as ships and offshore structures. In order to achieve this, students are exposed to important courses such as Naval Architecture, Ship and Offshore Design, Ship and Offshore Structure, Marine Management, Environment and Safety, Marine and Offshore Engineering Systems, and many more. The courses will equip students to solve complex naval architecture and offshore engineering problems through various teaching and learning methods, including laboratory work. Students can benefit from the laboratory facilities, especially the towing tank facilities in the Marine Technology Center. In addition, the usage of software such as Rhinoceros, Matlab, Maxsurf, and Open Source CFD will expose students to the added value of their knowledge.

 

1. Programme Name Bachelor of Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering with Honours
2. Final Award Bachelor of Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering with Honours
3. Awarding Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
4. Teaching Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
5. Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC)
6. Language(s) of Instruction Bahasa Melayu and English
7. Mode of Study (Conventional, distance learning, etc.) Conventional
8. Mode of Operation (Franchise, self-govern, etc.) Self-govern
9. Study Scheme (Full Time / Part Time) Full Time
10. Study Duration

Minimum    :         4 years

Maximum   :         6 years
Type of Semester No of Semesters No of Weeks/Semester
Normal 8 14
Short 1 8
PEO Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) Indicator Indicator Description
PEO1 Demonstrate academic and technological excellence professionally and globally, particularly in areas related to mechanical engineering practices and contribute innovatively to the nation’s wealth creation.
  • Working experiences
  • Graduates work as engineers in related field
  • Graduates work in Multinational Companies (MNC)
PEO2 Career advancement by achieving higher levels of responsibility, leadership and acquiring professional and advanced academic qualifications.
  • Leadership experiences
  • Competency
  • Interest in advanced academic qualifications

 
  • Graduates work as senior technical executive level
  • Graduates become Professional Engineers or other equivalent professional qualifications
  • Graduates pursue postgraduate studies
PEO3 Recognize and practice professional, ethical, environmental and societal responsibilities and value different global and cultural aspects of the work and society.
  • Practice professional, ethical, environmental and societal responsibilities
  • Value different global and cultural aspects of the work and society
  • Graduates involve in services to the community (e.g. in NGO, CSR)
  • Graduates become advisors to agencies/bodies
  • Graduates hold positions in professional organizations

 
PEO4 Adapt and communicate effectively and be successful working with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Effective communication skills
  • Team working
  • Graduates involve in a multidisciplinary team-based project in their workplace
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
(a)    Technical Knowledge and Competencies    
Programme Learning Outcome Teaching and Learning Methods Assessment

PO1: Acquire and apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering principles to solve complex naval architecture and offshore engineering problems.

Keywords: Engineering Knowledge

 Lectures, tutorials, laboratory works, studio works, final year projects, and problem-based learning.

Examinations, laboratory reports, seminar presentations, problem-based exercises, individual and group project reports.

 

PO2: Identify, formulate and analyse complex naval architecture and offshore engineering problems

Keywords: Problem Analysis

PO3: Design solutions for complex naval architecture and offshore engineering problems that fulfil health, safety, societal, cultural and environmental needs.

Keywords: Design/Development of Solutions

PO4: Investigate complex naval architecture and offshore engineering problems using research-based knowledge and methods to produce conclusive results.

Keywords: Investigation

PO5: Use modern engineering and information technology (IT) tools in complex naval architecture and offshore engineering activities, with an understanding of limitations

Keywords: Tools Usage
(b)    Generic Skills

PO6: Apply professional engineering practice and solutions to complex naval architecture and offshore engineering problems related to societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues with full responsibility and integrity

Keywords: The Engineer and Society

 Lectures, tutorials, group projects and industrial training Industrial training and group project reports.

PO7: Evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in the solutions of complex naval architecture and offshore engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts.

Keywords: Environment and Sustainability

 Lecture, tutorial, and active learning Tests, Workshop participation, Workshop report, and oral presentations.

PO8: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice

Keywords: Ethics

 Lecture, Studio, active learning, PoPBL, and industrial training. Industrial training and project reports.

PO9: Work productively as an individual, and as a member or leader in a team that may involve multi- disciplinary settings

Keywords: Teamworking

 Lectures and project assignments. Reports, tests, examinations and presentations.

PO10: Communicate effectively on complex naval architecture and offshore engineering activities both orally and in writing.

Keywords: Communication

 Seminars, assignments, and final year projects. Report and theses.

PO11: Demonstrate and apply knowledge on finance and management principles and acquire entrepreneurship skill.

Keywords: Project Management, Finance & Entrepreneurship

 Lectures and project assignments. Reports, tests, examinations and presentations.

PO12: Undertake lifelong learning and manage information including conducting literature study.

Keywords: Lifelong Learning

No.

Classification

Credit Hours

Percentage

i.

University Courses

(a)    General

(b)    Language

(c)    Entrepreneurship

(d)    Co-curriculum

 

9

6

2

2

 

 

14.0%

ii.

Programme Core (Including Mathematics and Electrical subject)

115

84.5%

iii.

Programme Electives

2

1.5%

 

Total

136

100%

Classification of courses for engineering programme

A

Engineering Courses

(a)    Lecture/Project/Laboratory

(b)    Workshop/Field/Design Studio

(c)    Industrial Training

(d)    Final Year Project

 

88

6

5

6

 

 

77.2%

 

 

Total Credit Hours for Part A

105

B

Non-Engineering

(a)    Applied Science/Mathematics/Computer

(b)    Management/Law/Humanities/Ethics/Economy

(c)    Language

(d)    Co-curriculum

 

12

11

6

2

 

 

 

22.8%

Total Credit Hours for Part B

31

Total Credit Hours for Part A and B

136

100%

Total Credit Hours to Graduate

136 credit hours

Graduates of this programme are essentially Naval Architects, but with applied knowledge on offshore engineering. They could be registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) under the category of Naval Architect and join the Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM).

The Maritime Industry encompasses all  forms of maritime activity and can be  divided into several segments namely, Shipbuilding & Ship Repair, Offshore Structure and Vessels Fabrication, Ocean & Coastal Shipping Port Services, Marine Professional Services, Maritime Defence and Law Enforcement, Government Authorities & Marine/Maritime Associations, Marine and Inland Fishing, Marine Tourism, Marine Mining, Marine Environment and Marine Products & Services.

There are excellent employment opportunities in all of these segments of the maritime industry.

Naval Architects have a wide range of employment opportunities, not limited to areas such as Ship and Offshore Vessel Design, Construction and Repair, Consultancy, Marketing and Sales, Operations, Regulation, Surveying and Overseeing, Research and Development and also in the Education and Training sector. 

Naval Architects and Offshore Engineers play a vital role in the delivery of the many complex and challenging projects being developed. This is possible since they have the ability to model and solve a problem, describe and deliver an economical solution and then supervise and manage the work through to completion. The end product needs to be feasible, economical, safe, delivered on time, as well as respectful to the environment. All of these require a special combination of aptitude, vision and commitment. 

Each type of work has its own distinctive character and offers opportunities for initiative and imagination in a wide variety of technical and managerial posts as well as opportunities for foreign travel. The workplace may be a large company, a small group, a consultancy or a government department.

Minimum entry requirements to be considered for a course at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), you must fulfil the minimum entry requirements.

  1. Malaysia student (https://admission.utm.my/entry-requirements-ug-malaysian/)
  2. International student (https://admission.utm.my/entry-requirements-ug-international/)
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Programme Information
Award Requirements

To graduate, students must:
● Attain a total of not less than 136 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.
● Has passed all specified courses.
● Has applied for graduation and has been approved by the University.
● Has completed all five (5) Professional Skills Certification (PSC) courses in UTM.
● Other conditions as specified.

Tuition Fees

Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Haris Ahmad Israr Ahmad
Head of Department

(Aeronautics, Automotive & Ocean Engineering)

Email: harisahmad@utm.my