POSTGRADUATE

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)

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

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)

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

COURSE

SEMESTER 2

SHORT-SEM

SEMESTER 1

TOTAL CREDIT

University Elective

Choose one from List 1*

3

Faculty Core 

MEAU 0013

3

Program Core 

MEAJ 1033

MEAK 1003

MEAQ 1053

MEAM 1013

MEAG 1113

MEAE 1033

18

Elective 

Choose one from List 2#

Choose one from List 2#

6

Project 1

MEAA1514

4

Project 2

MEAA1526

6

TOTAL CREDIT

18

4

18

40