Electrical Engineering (PEEE)

The Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering with Honours is offered either on a full-time or part time basis. The full-time programme is offered only at the UTM MainCampus in Johor Bahru, while the part-time programme is offered at UTM Kuala Lumpur. The duration of study for the full-time programme is subject to the student’s entry qualifications and lasts between four (4) years to a maximum of six (6) years.
The programme is offered on full-time basis and is based on a 2-Semester per academic session. Generally, students are expected to undertake courses equivalent to between fifteen (15) to eighteen (18) credit hours per semester. Assessment is based on courseworks and 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 Electronic and electrical machine drive
Renewable energy and energy storage system: PV solar, wind energy, battery and supercapacitor
Electric and hybrid vehicle system
Power System
Power System Optimization
Smart Grid
Power System Protection
Power System Stability
Power System Security Assessment
Lightning Monitoring and Protection Systems
Overvoltage Protection System and Insulation Coordination
Electrical Discharge Detection and Monitoring

Nanocomposite Insulating Materials
Deregulated Electricity Market
Electrical Energy Management
Power Quality
Alternative energy management
Renewable energy system sizing and optimization
Lightning measurement and characterization
Domestic electrical safety and energy efficiency
High Voltage Instrumentation
Grounding System
Electromagnetic Field Interferences
High Voltage Simulation and Modelling

VLSI & Embedded Computing Architecture Design
Computational Nanoelectronics
Digital Signal and Image Processing
Bio-medical & Instrumentation Electronics
Microelectronics
Computer Engineering

Next Generation Broadband Network – 5G and Beyond 5G Technologies
Wireless Communication System
Satellite Communication System
Sonar and Acoustic Engineering
Radar Technology
Radio Wave Propagation
Antenna and Microwave/Millimeter wave
Optical Communication Systems and Networks
Internet-of-Everything (IoE) Solutions
Electromagnetic Compatibility and Interference
Pervasive networks and networks computing and security

Computer Control Systems
Design of embedded systems
Real-time Software Engineering for Mechatronics systems
Design of robots and robotics work cells
Application of advanced control in robotics
Multi-agent intelligent mobile robots
Internet-based tele robotics
Microelectromechanical System (MEMS)
Industrial automation and computer integrated manufacturing
Advanced Control strategies in Industrial Processes
Identification and Control of Industrial Processes

Intelligent Plant Interface
Advanced Transducer Application
Sensor technology
Process Tomography for flow measurement
Vision Systems
Neural Network, Fuzzy Logic and Genetic Algorithms
Intelligent Control Systems
Artificial Intelligence applications
Robust Control and Uncertain System
Smart sensors & Actuators
Real-time control system
Nanotechnology-based mechatronics and robotics

Study Mode & Duration

Mode (Full time)	Minimum Duration	Maximum Duration
On-campus (at UTM JB)	3 Years (6 Semester)	8 Years (16 Semester)

Mode of Study	Conventional
Mode of Operation	Self-governed

PEEE : Doctor of Philosophy

Program Educational Objective (PEO)

PEO 1: Mastery of knowledge and competency in advanced areas of electrical 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)

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, Electronics, Instrumentation, Control, and Telecommunication engineering field.

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, Electronics, Instrumentation, Control, and Telecommunication engineering field.

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 software 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 and professionalism skills in an organization and society.

Study Plan

Sem.	Code	Sem.	Code
1	PEEE 1100	9	PEEE 5100
2	PEEE 1200	10	PEEE 5200
3	PEEE 2100	11	PEEE 6100
4	PEEE 2200	12	PEEE 6200
5	PEEE 3100	13	PEEE 7100
6	PEEE 3200	14	PEEE 7200
7	PEEE 4100	15	PEEE 8100
8	PEEE 4200	16	PEEE 8200

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.