MKAC
MASTER IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Programme Specification
| Programme Name | Master in Civil Engineering |
| Final Award | Master in Civil Engineering |
| Awarding Institution | UTM |
| Teaching Institution | UTM |
| Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation | Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) |
| Language(s) of Instruction | English |
| Mode of Study (Conventional, distance learning, etc) | Conventional |
| Mode of Operation (Franchise, Self Govern, etc) | Self-governing |
| Study Scheme (Full Time/Part Time) | Full Time |
| Study Duration |
Minimum: 2 Semesters plus 1 Short-semester (1 year) Maximum: 8 Semesters (4 years) |
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
PEO1 Mastery of knowledge and competency in advanced areas of Civil Engineering field.
PEO2 Practice professionalism and high standards of ethical conducts within organization and society.
PEO3 Responsive to changing situations by continuously acquiring newknowledge and skills.
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
| PLO | PLO STATEMENTS | KEYWORDS | SKILL CLASSIFICATION |
| PLO1 | Attain new frontiers of knowledge in the field of Civil Engineering. | Knowledge and Understanding | Technical |
| PLO2 | Solve complex problems critically and integratively using systematic approaches. | Cognitive Skills | Technical |
| PLO3 | Apply practical skills to solve problems in the field of Civil Engineering. | Practical Skills | Technical |
| PLO4 | Demonstrate effective collaboration with stakeholders professionally. | Interpersonal Skills | Generic |
| PLO5 | Communicate effectively the knowledge, skills and ideas using appropriate methods to peers, experts and communities. | Communication Skills | Generic |
| PLO6 | Use digital technologies and appropriate software competently to enhance study and practice. | Digital Skills | Technical |
| PLO7 | Evaluate numerical and graphical data critically using quantitative or qualitative tools in solving problems. | Numeracy Skills | Technical |
| PLO8 | Demonstrate leadership, autonomy and responsibility in managing resources. | Leadership, Autonomy and Responsibility | Generic |
| PLO9 | Engage self-advancement through continuous learning or professional development. | Personal Skills | Generic |
| PLO10 | Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills with relevant knowledge and expertise. | Entrepreneurial Skills | Generic |
| PLO11 | Demonstrate respectable ethical conducts and professionalism skills in an organization and society. | Ethics and Professionalism Skills | Generic |
Program Learning Outcomes
Curriculum Structure
| course code | COURSE | CREDITS |
| UNIVERSITY COURSES (3 CREDITS) – Choose 1 course only | ||
| UBSS6013 | Organization Behavior & Development | 3 |
| UBSS6023 | Business Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability | |
| UECS6013 | IT Project Management | |
| UECS6023 | Introduction to Technopreneurship | |
| UHIS6013 | Phlosophy of Science and Civilization | |
| UHLM6013 | Malay Language for Post Graduate | |
| UHMS6013 | Seminar on global development, economic and social issues | |
| UMJJ6013 | Basic Japanese Language & Culture | |
| UHPS6013 | Dynamics of Leadership | |
| UHMZ6023 | Malaysian Society and Culture | |
| URTS6013 | Environmental Ethics | |
| CORE COURSES (21 CREDITS) | ||
| MEAU 0013 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| MEAK 1003 | Environmental Management and Sustainability | 3 |
| MEAM 1013 | Construction Project Management | 3 |
| MEAG 1113 | Advanced Hydraulics | 3 |
| MEAE 1033 | Advanced Design of Reinforced Concrete | 3 |
| MEAJ 1033 | Advanced Foundation Engineering | 3 |
| MEAQ 1053 | Pavement Design and Construction | 3 |
| ELECTIVE COURSE (Choose any 2 COURSES, 6 CREDITS) | ||
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Choose Two (2) courses offered by programs as below which is not a core courses for this program: 1) Master of Engineering (Structure) – MEAE 2) Master of Engineering (Environmental) – MEAK 3) Master of Engineering (Transportation) – MEAQ 4) Master of Engineering (Geotechnics) – MEAJ 5) Master of Engineering (Construction Management) – MEAM 6) Master of Engineering (Hydraulics & Hydrology) – MEAG |
6 | |
| MASTER PROJECT (10 CREDITS) | ||
| MEAA 1514 | Master Project 1 | 4 |
| MEAA 1526 | Master Project 2 | 6 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 40 | |
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor degree with good honours from UTM or other institution of higher learning recognized by university senate, OR,
- A Bachelor degree or any other equivalent qualification; with relevant experience recognized by the University Senate.
Study Plan
Career Opportunity
With a valid bachelor degree, a candidate with Master in Civil Engineering degree can improve career opportunities in:
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Hydraulic and hydrology
- Highway and transportation
- Construction management
Programme Fees
Scholarship & Financial Aid
Programme Coordinator
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Cher Siang
Phone: +60127587501
Email: tcsiang @utm.my