Master of Engineering in Wireless Communication and Network (MKET)

The Master of Engineering in Computer and Microelectronic Systems programme is offered on a full-time, either on campus or off campus (PESISIR). The on-campus programme is offered at UTM Main Campus in Johor Bahru, while the off campus programme is offered at various learning centres throughout Malaysia. The duration of study for the full-time programme is subjected to the student’s entry qualifications and lasts between one (1) year to a maximum of two (4) years. The programme is offered on full-time basis and is based on a 2-Semester per academic session and the short semester. Generally, students are expected to undertake courses equivalent to between fifteen (15) to eighteen (18) credit hours per semester. Assessment is based on coursework and/or final examinations given throughout the semester.

Intake March/October* every year

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Application for February* intake is open from September to November (for international student) and from September to December (for local student).
Application for October* intake is open from March to June (for international student) and from March to July (for local student).

Graduates from this course enjoy a wide range of career path across diverse sectors such as Huawei Technologies (Malaysia), telecom vendors, network solutions firms, RFID company such as HID global Sdn Bhd, telecommunication companies (Maxis, Celcom, Telekom Malaysia etc).etc).

Career Prospect

Area of Study

Optical & Photonics
Communication Network and System
RF, Microwave, Antennas, Wireless, and Propagation
Acoustic Engineering
Telecommunication Software & System

Study Mode, Duration and Scheme

Mode (Full time)	Minimum Duration	Maximum Duration
On-campus (at UTM JB)	1 Years (2 semesters + 1 short semester)	4 Years (8 Semesters)
Off-campus (at UTM JB/KL)	2 Years (4 Semesters)	4 Years (8 Semesters)

Sem. 1	Sem. 2	Sem. 3
Core 1 (1513)	Core 4 (1523)	Elective 2
Core 2 (1423)	Core 5 (1313)	Elective 3
Core 3 (1433)	Elective 1	Free Elective
University Elective	Research Methodology	Project (Part 2)
	Project (Part 1)
(12 credits)	(16 credits)	(15 credits)

Sem. 1 (October)	Sem. 2	Short Semester
Core 1 (MKEU 0013)	Core 5 (MKET 1523)	Master Project Part 2 (MKET 1826)
University Course (U* *3)	Core 6 (MKET 1313)
Core 2 (MKET 1513)	Elective 2
Core 3 (MKET 1593)	Elective 3
Core 4 (MKET 1433)	Elective 4
Elective 1	Master Project Part 1 (MKET 1814)
Elective Courses offered in Sem. 1 MKET 1323 MKET 1383 MKET 1393 MKET 1413 MKET 1613 MKET 1543 MKET 1553 MKET 1563 MKET 1573 MKET 1623	Elective Courses offered in Sem. 2 MKET 1323 MKET 1383 MKET 1393 MKET 1413 MKET 1613 MKET 1543 MKET 1553 MKET 1563 MKET 1573 MKET 1623

(18 credits)	(19 credits)	(6 credits)

Sem. 1	Short Semester	Sem. 2
University Course (U* *3)	Core 3 (MKEU 0013)	Core 4 (MKET 1513)
Core 1 (MKET 1523)	Master Project Part 1 (MKET 1814)	Core 5 (MKET 1593)
Core 2 (MKET 1313)		Core 6 (MKET 1433)
Elective 1		Elective 4
Elective 2		Master Project Part 2 (MKET 1826)
Elective 3
Elective Courses offered in Sem. 1 MKET 1323 MKET 1383 MKET 1393 MKET 1413 MKET 1613 MKET 1543 MKET 1553 MKET 1563 MKET 1573 MKET 1623		Elective Courses offered in Sem. 2 MKET 1323 MKET 1383 MKET 1393 MKET 1413 MKET 1613 MKET 1543 MKET 1553 MKET 1563 MKET 1573 MKET 1623

(18 credits)	(7 credits)	(15 credits)

Program Educational Objective (PEO)

PEO 1: Mastery of knowledge and competency in advanced areas of Wireless Communication and Network engineering field.

PEO 2: Professionalism and high standards of ethical conduct within organization and society.

PEO 3: Responsive to changing situations by continuously acquiring new knowledge and skills.

Program Learning Outcome (PLO)

At the end of this programme, graduates from this program are expected to have the
following outcomes:

PLO 1: Synthesize complex information, specialized concepts, theories, methods and practice independently in the field of Wireless Communication and Network Engineering.

PLO 2: Solve complex problems critically and integratively using systematic approaches.

PLO 3: Apply practical skills, techniques, tools, or a range of approaches to solve problems in the field of Wireless Communication and Network Engineering.

PLO 4: Demonstrate effective collaboration with different people in learning and stakeholders, ethically and professionally.

PLO 5: Communicate effectively with peers, experts, and the community regarding knowledge, skills, and ideas using appropriate methods.

PLO 6: Use digital technologies and appropriate softwares competently to enhance study, research and practice.

PLO 7: Evaluate numerical and graphical data critically using quantitative or qualitative tools in solving problems.

PLO 8: Demonstrate leadership, autonomy and responsibility in managing resources.

PLO 9: Engage self-advancement through continuous learning or professional development.

PLO 10: Initiate entrepreneurial projects supported by relevant knowledge and skills.

PLO 11: Demonstrate respectable ethical conduct, professionalism skills and sustainable practice in an organization and society.

Curriculum Structure (43 credits)

Seven (7) compulsory courses (21 credits)

MKEE 1013	Introduction to Research Methodology
MKET 1523	Internet of Things Technologies
MKET 1593	Advanced Wireless Communication Systems
MKET 1313	Communication and Computer Networks
MKET 1433	RF/Microwave and Antenna Design
MKET 1513	Sustainable Design, Engineering and Management

Three(3) elective courses (9 credits)

MKET 1323	Broadband Multimedia Networks
MKET 1383	Satellite Communication
MKET 1393	Network Modeling & Performance
MKET 1413	Advanced Digital Communications
MKET 1613	Network Security and Forensics
MKET 1543	Advanced Antenna Design
MKET 1553	Microwave and Millimeter Wave System Design
MKET 1563	Advanced Optical Fiber Communication
MKET 1573	Optical Communication Networks
MKET 1623	Engineering Management and Business for Telecommunication Industry

Two(2) parts of master dissertation course (10 credits)

MEEP 1814	Master Project Part 1
MEEP 1826	Master Project Part 2

One (1) university elective course (3 credits)

U*** ***3

(to choose from the list given by School of Graduate Studies)

Please refer to the course synopses page for course description.

Entry Requirement*

The admission requirements for students entering the Taught Course program are as follows:

i	Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent recognized by the University Senate (accredited program by the EAC body) with a CGPA ≥ 2.50 / 4.00 or CGPA < 2.50 / 4.00 with a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the relevant field; or
ii	Bachelor’s degree in Engineering other than Electrical Engineering (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering, etc.) or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA ≥ 3.00 / 4.00 and 2 years of work experience in the field of electrical engineering; or
iii	Bachelor’s degree in Science (Physics) or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA ≥ 3.00 / 4.00; or
iv	Bachelor’s degree in Science (Computer Science, Software, Information Technology) or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA ≥ 3.00 / 4.00 and 2 years of work experience in the field of electrical engineering; or
v	Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology (specifically in the field of electrical engineering) or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA ≥ 3.00 / 4.00; or
vi	Other qualifications approved by the Faculty’s Academic Committee.

Candidates who meet the requirements of (ii – vi) are required to take and pass the prerequisite courses determined by the Faculty with a minimum grade of (B-).

Detail of UTM admission requirements for International student candidates can be found here, whilst here for Malaysian.

*An international student candidate is required to have a minimum qualification of the TOEFL of 550 or IELTS of band 6.