Master of Engineering (Electrical Power)

The program is an advanced degree program to cater for graduates and professionals who are seeking and updating greater knowledge of current technology and techniques in electrical power, energy conversion, and high voltage engineering. The Master of Engineering (Electrical Power) offers high-level graduate program with strong foundations in theory, to equip student with the skills necessary to grasp and develop new technologies and trends in the electrical engineering field. It is designed to develop competent electrical power system professionals and the potentials of tomorrow’s leaders in the power industry. The program prepares students to make an immediate contribution to the workplace and become leaders in the industry. Outstanding students can have the opportunities to further their studies leading to a PhD degree.

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).

*Implementation during COVID-19 Pandemic.

This program aims to produce professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of Electrical Power in line with the development of today’s communications technology. The program will also provide exposure in entrepreneurship and sustainability in technology and engineering to further contribute to the generation of talent and transformation leaders according to the current needs of the country.

Career Prospect

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 (MEEU 1013)	University General Course (UHAX XXX3)	Research Project Report (MEEP 1826)
Core 2 (MEEP 1603)	Core 5 (MEEP 1573)
Core 3 (MEEP 1583)	Core 6 (MEEP 1633)
Core 4 (MEEP 1503)	Core 7 (MEEP 1533)
Elective 1	Research Project Proposal (MEEP 1814)
Elective 2
Elective Courses offered in Sem. 1 MEEP 1593 MEEP 1543 MEEP 1563 MEEP 1673 MEEP 1683	Elective Courses offered in Sem. 2 MEEP 1523 MEEP 1613 MEEP 1623 MEEP 1643 MEEP 1653

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

Sem. 1	Short Semester	Sem. 2
University General Course (UHAX XXX3)	Core 4 (MEEU 1013)	Core 5 (MEEP 1603)
Core 1 (MEEP 1573)	Research Project Proposal (MEEP 1814)	Core 6 (MEEP 1583)
Core 2 (MEEP 1633)		Core 7 (MEEP 1503)
Core 3 (MEEP 1533)		Elective 3
Elective 1		Research Project Report (MEEP 1826)
Elective 2
Elective Courses offered in Sem. 1 MEEP 1523 MEEP 1613 MEEP 1623 MEEP 1643 MEEP 1653		Elective Courses offered in Sem. 2 MEEP 1593 MEEP 1543 MEEP 1563 MEEP 1673 MEEP 1683

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

Program Educational Objective (PEO)

PEO 1: Mastery of knowledge and competency in advanced areas of Electrical Power engineering field.

PEO 2: Practice professionalism and high standards of ethical conducts 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 Electrical Power Engineering.

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

PLO 3: Apply practical skills to solve problems in the field of Electrical Power Engineering.

PLO 4: Demonstrate effective collaboration with stakeholders professionally.

PLO 5: Communicate effectively the knowledge, skills and ideas using appropriate methods to peers, experts and communities.
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 conducts and professionalism skills in an organization and society.

Curriculum Structure (43 credits)

Seven (7) compulsory courses (21 credits)

MEEP1503	Engineering Project Management
MEEP1533	Power Electronic Systems
MEEP1583	High Voltage And Electrical Insulation
MEEP1603	Power System Analysis And Computational Methods
MEEP1633	Power System Apparatuses And Devices
MEEP1573	Intelligent Engineering Solutions
MEEU 1013	Introduction to Research Methodology in Electrical Engineering

Three(3) elective courses (9 credits)

MEEP1523	Electrical Drives
MEEP1543	Advanced High Voltage Technology
MEEP1563	Power Quality
MEEP1593	Power Electronics Applications
MEEP1613	Advanced Power System Control
MEEP1623	Power System Security And Deregulated Market
MEEP1643	Lightning Protection And Grounding System
MEEP1653	Integrated Resource Planning in Energy Sector
MEEP1663	Special Topic in Electrical Engineering
MEEP1673	Power System Protection
MEEP1683	Alternative Energy Systems and Technologies

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

MEEP 1814	Research Project Proposal
MEEP 1826	Research Project Report

One (1) university elective course (3 credits)

UHAX XXX3	(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.