Master of Engineering in Mechatronics and Automatic Control (MKEA)

The Mechatronics and Automatic Control Engineering 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).

*Implementation during COVID-19 Pandemic.

This program aims to produce professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of mechatronics and automatic control. The program is an advanced degree program that exposes and updates students to cutting-edge technologies and techniques in control, robotics, mechatronics, automation and artificial intelligence. The program will also provide exposure to 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.

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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 Mechatronics and Automatic Control Engineering.

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 Mechatronics and Automatic Control 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 Mechatronics and Automatic Control 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 (xx credits)

Seven (x) compulsory courses (xx credits)

MKEA 1703	Control Systems Engineering
MKEA 1753	Advanced Instrumentation and Measurement
MKEA 1713	Artificial Intelligence and Applications
MKEA 1803	Embedded Control Systems
MKEE 1013	Introduction to Research Methodology

Three(x) elective courses (x credits)

MKEA 1783	Nonlinear and Robust Control Systems
MKEA 1763	System Identification and Adaptive Control
MKEA 1723	Advanced Process Control
MKEA 1943	Model Predictive Control
MKEA 1953	Linear Control System Design
MKEA 1893	Embedded Systems for Innovative Product Design
MKEA 1963	Deep Learning
MKEA 1883	Autonomous Mobile Robotics
MKEA 1823	Advanced Robotics
MKEA 1913	Mechatronics Design
MKEA 1923	Sensors, Actuators and Microelectromechanical Systems
MKEA 1813	Smart Manufacturing
MKEA 1903	Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping
MKEA 1933	Cyber Physical System
MKEA 1973	Intelligent Vision System

Two(x) parts of master dissertation course (xx credits)

MKEE 1814	Master Project Part 1
MKEE 1826	Master Project Part 2

One (x) university elective course (x 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	A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification recognized by the University Senate with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 / 4.00; or
ii	A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification but not achieving at least a CGPA of 2.50 / 4.00 must have two (2) years of work experience in the relevant field; or
iii	A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology (in the field of electrical engineering or equivalent) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 / 4.00; or
iv	A Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Physics or equivalent) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 / 4.00; or
v	Bachelor’s degree in Engineering other than Electrical Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Civil, Chemical Engineering or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 3.00 / 4.00 and having two (2) years of work experience in the field of electrical engineering; or
vi	A Bachelor’s degree in Science (Computer, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 3.00 and two (2) years of work experience in the field of electrical engineering; or
vii	Any other qualifications approved by the Faculty’s Academic Committee.
viii	Candidates (v) and (vi) without at least two (2) years of work experience in the field of electrical engineering must pass the qualifying examination set by the Faculty or complete prerequisite courses.

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.