Postgraduate Taught Course Programme

Program Mode
Full-time Programmes – On-campus

At the University’s main campus in Skudai, only full-time coursework programme is offerred. The full-time programme requires a nominal duration of one and half years (18 months), which consists of three 14 week normal semesters. Students are assessed through examinations and assignments, while the project assessment is through seminars and a project report.

Part-time Programmes – Off-campus

Part-time Masters by taughtcourse prgrammes are available at the University’s off-campus centers in Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur,  and Pulau Pinang. The part-time programme takes two years of study (i.e. four 14-week normal semesters and one 8-week short semesters). Part-time coursework involves modular teaching and learning, with lectures being delivered on weekends.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED
CAMPUS/CENTER
KL-Kuala Lumpur
PP-Pulau Pinang
JB-Johor Bahru
M.Eng (Electrical Power)
MKEPB1BKA
MKEPB1BPA
MKEPB1BJA
M.Eng (Electronics & Communications)
MKELB1BKA
MKELB1BPA
MKELB1BJA
M.Eng (Mechatronics & Automatic Control)
MKEMB1BKA
MKEMB1BPA
MKEMB1BJA
M. Eng (Computer & Microelectronic System)
MKEMB1BPA
KL = Kuala Lumpur; PP = Pulau Pinang; JB = Johor Bahru 

Teaching Methods.  A taught module takes the following forms: formal lectures, tutorials and assignment and/or laboratory work. Each 3-credit module is delivered in 42 hours of lectures. Teaching/learning is student-centered; hence it must be complemented with adequate self-study and self-learning by the candidate. Part-time taught course programs involve modular teaching with lectures being delivered on weekends.

Assessment and Grading.   Students’ progress is assessed (continuously) throughout the semester by a coursework assessment component and a final examination for each module. The coursework component may consist of set written assignments, practical work/lab assignments, and short tests. Passing mark for each taught course is 60% or B- equivalent. Students that fail a core subject must repeat the same subject while students fail an elective subject may replace it with other elective on approval from the Postgraduate department.

In order to continue to the subsequent semester, students must obtain at least 2.67 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) or equivalently a B- average for each semester. This is considered as Conditional Pass. For a Masters degree to be awarded, candidates must complete a minimum of 43 credits and achieve a final academic grade point of at least 3.0 CGPA. The following table shows the academic standing and students’ status. Students may also register a module under HS (attendance only). Students’ attendance must be at least 80% and fulfills the lecturer’s requirement.

Master Project.  Another requirement towards the conferment of the Masters degree is that each student must undertake the master project. This project is taken in two consecutive semesters and will be supervised by a Graduate faculty lecturer of the University. Towards the end of the first semester, students will present a proposal of the project. At the end of the second semester a comprehensive project report must be submitted. This project may take one of two forms:

  1. Industry project: Such a project will require the agreement of the industry sponsor who will define the industrial requirements of the project. The project must still meet academic requirements, defined by the academic supervisor. An industry co-supervisor may be appointed from persons with appropriate academic standing or experience, acceptable to the Graduates Committee. 
  2. Academic project: Such project will be under taken in the Faculty’s laboratories. The project may be motivated by an industrial problem, or it may be theoretical, experimental or design-based.

Course Contents

1) M.Eng. (Electronics & Communications) – MKEL Download Brochure

Compulsory Courses (4) 
Advanced Microprocessor Systems,Communications & Computer Networks, CAD for Electronic Design, Advanced Digital Communications.

Elective Courses (select 4)
Advanced Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing, Advanced Computer Architecture, Special Topic in Electronic Engineering, Broadband Multimedia Networks, Optical Communications, Network Performance and Modeling, Wireless Communication Systems, Integrated Circuit Testing, Speech Processing, Software Engineering, Random Process, VLSI Circuit and Design, Nanoelectronic Devices, RF/Microwave & Antenna Design, Satelline Communication, Special Topic in Telecommunication Engineering, Advanced Communication Electronics.

Free Electives (select 1)
Any two modules from MKEH/MKEL/MKEM/MKEP electives

University Compulsory Subjects (1)
Development & Global Issues Seminar, Philosophy of Science and Social Development.

Introduction to Research Methodology in Electrical Engineering (1)

Masters Research Project (10 Credits)
Research Project Proposal, Project Report.

2) M.Eng. (Electrical Power) – MKEP Download Brochure

Compulsory Courses (4) 
Power System Devices and Apparatus, Power Electronic System, Power System Analysis and Computational Method, High Voltage Insulation and Coordination

Elective Courses (select 4)
Electronic Power Conversion, Alternative Ebergy Technology System, Integrated Resource Planning in Energy Sector, Power System Control, Electrical Drives, Lighting Protection and Grounding System, Power Quality, SPecial Topic in Electrical Engineering, Power Transmission and Security.

Free Electives (select 1)
Any two modules from MKEH/MKEL/MKEM/MKEP electives

University Compulsory Subjects (1)
Development & Global Issues Seminar, Philosophy of Science and Social Development.

Introduction to Research Methodology in Electrical Engineering (1)

Masters Research Project (10 Credits)
Research Project Proposal, Project Report.

3) M.Eng. (Mechatronis & Automatic Control) – MKEM Download Brochure

Compulsory Courses (4) 
Linear System Theory, Design of Microprocessor-Based Mechatronic Systems, Discrete-Time Systems and Computer Control, Advanced Instrumentation and Measurement.

Elective Courses (select 4)
Advanced Process Control, Modeling and Simulation of Dynamical Systems, Advanced Digital Control, Advanced Robotics, System Identification and Estimation, Artificial Intelligence, Adaptive and Self-Tuning Control, Autonomous Mobile Robotics, Real-Time Control System Design, Nonlinear and Robust Control Systems, Multivariable and Optimal Control System, Mechatronic Systems.

Free Electives (select 1)
Any two modules from MKEH/MKEL/MKEM/MKEP electives

University Compulsory Subjects (1)
Development & Global Issues Seminar, Philosophy of Science and Social Development.

Introduction to Research Methodology in Electrical Engineering (1)

Masters Research Project (10 Credits)
Research Project Proposal, Project Report.

4) M. Eng. (Computer & Microelectronics  System) – MKEH Download Brochure

Compulsory Courses (4) 
Advanced Microprocessor System, Advanced Digital System Design, Analog CMOS Design, Nanoelectronic Devices, Research Project

Elective Courses (select 4)
Advanced Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing, Advanced Computer Architecture, Special Topic in Electronic Engineering, VLSI Circuits & Design, Integrated Circuit Testing, Randon Process, Software Engineering, Speech Processing, VLSI Design Automation, Hardware Software Co-Design.

Free Electives (select 1)
Any two modules from MKEH/MKEL/MKEM/MKEP electives

University Compulsory Subjects (1)
Development & Global Issues Seminar, Philosophy of Science and Social Development.

Introduction to Research Methodology in Electrical Engineering (1)

Masters Research Project (10 Credits)
Research Project Proposal, Project Report.