Master of Engineering (Mechatronics and Automatic Control)

This program aims to produce professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of Mechatronics and Automatic Control 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.

Intake March/October* every year

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Application for March* 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.

Graduates will be able to future-proof their engineering careers or become entrepreneurs in the telecommunications, electronics, and oil and gas industries

Career Prospect

Study Mode, Duration and Scheme

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

COURSE	SEMESTER 1	SEMESTER 2	SHORT SEMESTER	TOTAL CREDIT
University Elective	UHxx xxx3*			3
Faculty Core	MEEU 0013*			3
Programme Core	Core 1 Core 2	Core 3 Core 4		12
Elective	Choose 2 from List of Elective Courses	Choose 2+1** from List of Elective Courses		15
Project 1		MEEM1814		4
Project 2			MEEM1826	6

TOTAL CREDIT	18	19	6	43

COURSE	SEMESTER 1	SEMESTER 2	SHORT SEMESTER	SEMESTER 3	SEMESTER 4	TOTAL CREDIT
University Elective			UHxx xxx3*			3
Faculty Core			MEEU 0013*			3
Programme Core	Core 1	Core 2 & Core 3		Core 4		12
Elective	Choose 2 from List of Elective Courses	Choose 1 from List of Elective Courses		Choose 1 from List of Elective Courses	Choose 1** from List of Elective Courses	15
Project 1				MEEM1814	MEEM1826	4
Project 2						6

TOTAL CREDIT	9	9	6	10	9	43

Program Educational Objective (PEO)

PEO 1: Mastery of knowledge and competency in advanced areas of Mechatronics and Automatic Control engineering field.

PEO 2: 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)

PLO1	Attain new frontiers of knowledge to solve critical issues of a field in Mechatronics and Automatic Control Engineering. (Knowledge and understanding)
PLO2	Solve and manage complex problems critically using advanced and systematic approaches. (Cognitive Skills)
PLO3	Master technical and scientific skills to solve problems in a field of Mechatronics and Automatic Control Engineering. (Practical Skills)
PLO4	Demonstrate effective collaboration with stakeholders professionally. (Interpersonal Skills)
PLO5	Manage a broad range of information, media and technology to present ideas. (Communication Skills)
PLO6	Integrate digital technologies and software competently in providing solutions to problems. (Digital Skills)
PLO6	Integrate digital technologies and software competently in providing solutions to problems. (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 in 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)

Curriculum Structure (43 credits)

Four (4) compulsory courses (12 credits)

MEEM 1703 Control Systems Engineering
MEEM1753 Advanced Instrumentation and Measurement

MEEM 1713 Artificial Intelligence and Applications
MEEM 1803 Embedded Control Systems

Four (4) elective courses and one(1) free elective course from this/other program (15 credits)

MEEM 1783 Nonlinear and Robust Control Systems
MEEM 1763 System Identification and Adaptive Control
MEEM 1723 Advanced Process Control
MEEM 1943 Model Predictive Control
MEEM 1953 Linear Control System Design
MEEM 1893 Embedded Systems for Innovative Product Design
MEEM 1963 Deep Learning

MEEM 1883 Autonomous Mobile Robotics
MEEM 1823 Advanced Robotics
MEEM 1913 Mechatronic Design
MEEM 1923 Sensors and Actuators
MEEM 1813 Smart Manufacturing
MEEM 1903 Rapid Prototyping and Simulation
MEEM 1933 Cyber Physical System
MEEM 1973 Intelligent Vision System

**Free elective course available in website (from MEEM/MEEP/MKEP/MKEH/MKET)

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

MEEM 1814	Research Project Proposal (Part 1)
MEEM 1826	Research Project Thesis (Part 2)

Two(2) university elective courses (6 credits)

UHAX XXX3	(to choose from the list given by School of Graduate Studies)
MKEU 0013	Introduction to Research Methodology in Electrical Engineering

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-).

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