Master of Engineering in Electrical Power and Energy (MKEK)

The Master of Engineering in Electrical Power and Energy 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).

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

Area of Study

Power System Analysis and Optimization, Power System Protection, Power System Deregulation, Power System Distribution, Optimization in Power Systems, Expert system Application in Power Systems, ATC, FACTS

Electrical Energy Markets, Renewable Energy and Co-generation Systems, Smart Power Grids, Energy Efficiency and DSM, Power Quality

Power Electronics Converters: Topology and Control, Control of Electrical Drives: AC Motor Drives, Power Electronics Application in Photovoltaic Systems, Power Electronic
Application in Renewable Energy Systems

Lightning Monitoring and Protection System, Overvoltage Protection System and Insulation Co-ordination, Super Capacitor Application in High Voltage Systems, Electrical
Discharge Detection and Monitoring, Polymer Nanocomposite

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 (MKEE 1013)	Core 4 (MKEK 1603)	Master Project Part 2 (MKEE 1826)
University Course (U* *3)	Core 5 (MKEK 1583)
Core 2 (MKEK 1743)	Elective 3
Core 3 (MKEK 1753)	Elective 4
Elective 1	Master Project Part 1 (MKEE 1814)
Elective 2
Elective Courses offered in Sem. 1 MKEK 1593 MKEK 1573 MKEK 1683 MKEK 1663 MKEK 1543 MKEK 1723 MKEK 1643 MKEK 1703 MKEK 1713 MKEK 1503 MKEK 1523	Elective Courses offered in Sem. 2 MKEK 1593 MKEK 1573 MKEK 1683 MKEK 1663 MKEK 1543 MKEK 1723 MKEK 1643 MKEK 1703 MKEK 1713 MKEK 1503 MKEK 1523

(18 credits)	(16 credits)	(6 credits)

Sem. 1	Short Semester	Sem. 2
University Course (U* *3)	Core 3 (MKEE 1013)	Core 4 (MEEP 1743)
Core 1 (MKEK 1603)	Master Project Part 1 (MKEE 1814)	Core 5 (MEEP 1753)
Core 2 (MKEK 1583)		Elective 4
Elective 1		Master Project Part 2 (MKEE 1826)
Elective 2
Elective 3
Elective Courses offered in Sem. 1 MKEK 1593 MKEK 1573 MKEK 1683 MKEK 1663 MKEK 1543 MKEK 1723 MKEK 1643 MKEK 1703 MKEK 1713 MKEK 1503 MKEK 1523		Elective Courses offered in Sem. 2 MKEK 1593 MKEK 1573 MKEK 1683 MKEK 1663 MKEK 1543 MKEK 1723 MKEK 1643 MKEK 1703 MKEK 1713 MKEK 1503 MKEK 1523

(18 credits)	(7 credits)	(15 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)

MKEK 1013	Introduction to Research Methodology
MKEK 1753	Power Electronics in Energy Conversion Systems
MKEK 1583	High Voltage and Electrical Insulation
MKEK 1603	Power System Analysis and Computational Methods
MKEK 1743	Power Quality and Energy Efficiency

Three(3) elective courses (9 credits)

MKEK 1593	Power Electronics Applications
MKEK 1573	Intelligent Engineering in Power System
MKEK 1683	Alternative Energy Systems and Technologies
MKEK 1663	Special Topic in Electrical Engineering
MKEK 1543	Advanced High Voltage Technology
MKEK 1723	Power Systems Security & Deregulated Market
MKEK 1643	Lightning Protection and Grounding System
MKEK 1703	Advanced Power System Protection
MKEK 1713	Advanced Energy Management in Modern Power Systems
MKEK 1503	Engineering Project Management
MKEK 1523	Electrical Drives

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

MKEE 1814	Master Project Part 1
MKEE 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.