Master of Science Mechanical Engineering | Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering)

Programme Description

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 diciplines, thus enhancing the technological developments.

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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. In addition, this requirement could also depend on the coordination between the program coordinator and students prior to the commencement of the semester.

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Programme Informations

Tuition Fees

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aminuddin Saad
Head of Department (Thermo-Fluids)

Office: 07-5557043
Email: aminudin@utm.my

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aminuddin Saad
Director (Thermo-Fluids)

Office: 07-5557043
Email: aminudin@utm.my

Manufacturing Track with Certification

Materials Eng. Track with Certification

Track Synopsis

Synopsis

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. This track offers general electives in the Mechanical engineering discipline. Students are required to choose five elective courses provided under this track. Additionally, students can also register any courses that are offered within the 12 tracks listed.

Synopsis

This track is focus on advanced mechanical knowledge related to the theoretical and technological aspects of structural control and health monitoring for materials and engineering infrastructure. The courses offered in this track include condition monitoring, advanced heat transfer, control and instrumentation, asset integrity and management, fatigue fracture mechanics and friction wear lubrication.

Synopsis

This track is focus to provide students with advanced mechanical knowledge and applications of sustainable systems and approach. It is built upon several engineering courses focused on various sustainable methods such as engineering design and reliability, sustainable energy system and technology, advanced mechanics of composite structure and green manufacturing technology.

Synopsis

This track aim is to extend the knowledge in mechanical engineering by
exploring the problem-solving approach using computational techniques, mathematical algorithms and computer-aided engineering tools. The courses offered in this track include advanced engineering mathematics, computational method in fluid dynamics and solid mechanics, computer aided design, advanced industrial automation and optimization in engineering design.

Synopsis

This track aims to provide students with a broad and diverse advanced manufacturing knowledge that derives its breadth from various manufacturing tools and technologies. Throughout the period of study, students may learn about smart manufacturing, machining and machine tools technology, welding technologies and applications, automation systems and robotics, etc. The breadth of the advanced manufacturing discipline allows students a variety of career options.

Synopsis

This track aims to provide graduates with the advanced knowledge and capabilities to carry out research and solve complex material engineering problems effectively. Upon graduation, graduates may improve the knowledge related to smart material, advanced material processing, asset integrity and management and corrosion and materials degradation, etc. The versatility of this program allows graduates a variety of career options.

Brochure Blended Learnings

Synopsis

This track aims to provide graduates with the advanced knowledge and capabilities to carry out research and solve complex future generation vehicle problems effectively. Upon graduation, graduates may improve the knowledge related to advanced automotive technology, vehicle connectivity, hybrid technology, and future mobility solutions. The versatility of this program allows graduates a variety of career options.

Synopsis

This track aims to provide graduates with the advanced knowledge and capabilities to carry out research and solve complex energy efficient vehicle problems effectively. Upon graduation, graduates may improve the knowledge related to advanced automotive technology, vehicle powertrain, electronic and control, internal combustion engine and boosting system, and vehicle dynamics. The versatility of this program allows graduates a variety of career options.

Synopsis

The objective of this track is to enhance participants with further knowledge and skills in industrial aerodynamics. Students will be exposed to the experimental work by conducting wind tunnel testing on real industrial projects, coupled with the numerical work. The courses in this track include advanced aerodynamics, computational aerodynamics, industrial aerodynamic and wind engineering, experimental aerodynamics and advanced aircraft dynamics and control.

Synopsis

This track aims to extend the knowledge and practical skills in aerospace engineering. It covers variety of aerospace disciplines such as advanced aerodynamics, computational method for aerostructures, advanced aircraft structures and materials, advanced aircraft dynamics and control, jet propulsion, rocket technology, gas turbine technology, helicopter system and performance, aviation management and airworthiness, and aircraft instrumentation and avionics.

Synopsis

The track allows students to develop technical and managerial knowledge essential to the global maritime sector. Students will study key topics such as advanced marine design, maritime management and law, marine transport system, marine safety and risk, ship repair survey and inspection, dynamics of marine structure, strength and vibration of marine structures, ship propulsion and performance, dynamics of marine power plant. The marine environment and renewable energy course is also introduced to enable graduates to respond to the needs, challenges and demands of the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals.

Synopsis

Offshore Technology is multi-disciplinary, and engineers with a versatile skill-set are in high demand. To meet these challenges, the track offers a wide range of up-to-date topics of significant relevance to the offshore industry including Decommissioning and Recycling of Marine Structures, Dynamics of Marine Structure, Strength and Vibration of Marine Structures, Safety Risk and Reliability of Marine Operation, Mooring and Riser Analysis and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles for Marine and Offshore Operations. The Marine Environment and Renewable Energy course is also introduced to enable graduates to respond to the needs, challenges and demands of the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals.

1. Awarding Institution			Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
2. Teaching Institution			Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
3. Programme Name			Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering)
4. Final Award			Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering)
5. Programme Code			MEMM
6. Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation			Malaysian Qualification Agency, MQA
7. Language(s) of Instruction			English
8. Mode of Study			Conventional
9. Mode of operation			Self-governing
10. Study Scheme (Full Time/Part Time)			Full Time / Part Time
11. Study Duration			Minimum : 1 year Maximum : 4 years
Type of Semester	No. of Semesters		No of Weeks/Semester
	Full Time	Part Time	Full Time	Part Time
Normal	8	8	14	14
Short	4	4	8	8

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

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).

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 following link:

Malaysia student (https://admission.utm.my/malaysian-postgraduate-study/)
International student (https://admission.utm.my/international-postgraduate-study/)

A) For candidates who have a Bachelor’s Degree

i) 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.

ii) Candidates who have a CGPA between 2.50 to 2.75 are subject to rigorous evaluation at the Faculty level.

iii) 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.

iv) Candidates with a degree other than engineering or science must register for 3 Pre-Master modules that have been prescribed by the school/faculty at the undergraduate level and pass with a minimum grade of B- and a minimum CGPA of 3.0. The same method applies if the candidate holds a Higher Diploma or Advanced Technical Diploma or equivalent with a bachelor’s degree from a particular country including Libya and the Middle East.

B) For Malaysian 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.