POSTGRADUATE

Faculty of Civil Engineering

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

(PHD)

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is designed to develop scholars with strong research capabilities in various fields of study. This programme is fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and delivered in English through conventional mode of study.

Programme Specification

1. Programme Name	Doctor of Philosophy
2. Final Award	Doctor of Philosophy
3. Awarding Institution	UTM
4. Teaching Institution	UTM
5. Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation	MQA
6. Language(s) of Instruction	English
7. Mode of Study (Conventional, distance learning, etc)	Conventional
8. Mode of operation (Franchise, self-govern, etc)	Self-governing
9. Study Scheme (Full Time/Part Time)	Full Time	Part Time
10. Study Duration	Min : 6 semesters Max : 16 semesters	–

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO1. Mastery of knowledge and competency in advanced areas of Civil Engineering.

PEO2. Professionalism and high standards of ethical conducts within organization and society.

PEO3. Responsive to changing situations by continuously acquiring new knowledge and skills.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Programme Outcomes
Code	Intended Learning Outcomes	Teaching and Learning Methods	Assessment
PLO 1	Advanced Knowledge: Synthesize, critique, apply, and extend in-depth relevant knowledge independently using innovative techniques, tools, and skills in the field of Civil Engineering as a basis for research to produce new ideas and solutions.	Seminars, laboratory works, directed reading, independent study, active learning, and computer hands-on sessions.	Experimental and fieldwork, laboratory report, survey
PLO 2	Cognitive Skills: Create new concepts/theories/solutions/practices through independent research and originality that satisfies international standards within the field of Civil Engineering using the latest techniques, tools, and skills.	Project supervision, laboratory work, directed reading, simulation exercises, independent study, and problem-based learning.	Seminar report, written research proposal, thesis, and publication
PLO 3	Practical Skill: Integrate highly advanced and specialized research methodologies and tools based on the forefront knowledge and latest developments in the field of Civil Engineering to solve complex research problems with a reasonable degree of originality.	Project supervision, lectures, tutorials, laboratory works, directed reading, simulation exercises, independent study, and problem-based learning.	Experimental and fieldwork, laboratory report, survey
PLO 4	Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrate decent collaboration with peers, scholarly communities, and society at large in the relevant field of expertise and research.	Doctoral dissertation and presentation, independent study.	Written research proposal, thesis, and publication
PLO 5	Communication Skills: Effectively communicate the knowledge, skills, ideas, and research findings using appropriate methods to peers, scholarly communities, and societies through various mediums.	Doctoral dissertation and presentation, independent study.	Oral presentation, written report
PLO 6	Digital Skills: Use, improve existing, or develop new appropriate tools or methodologies using a broad range of digital technology, media, and software to support and enhance research activities.	Doctoral dissertation and presentation, independent study.	Experimental and fieldwork, laboratory report, survey
PLO 7	Numeracy Skills: Demonstrate skills in designing, critical evaluation, and analyzing numerical and graphical data using quantitative or qualitative tools to support and enhance research activities.	Project supervision, laboratory work, directed reading, simulation exercises, independent study, and problem-based learning.	Written research proposal, thesis, and publication
PLO 8	Leadership, Autonomy & Responsibility: Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and management skills, and take full responsibility for own work, and significantly for others in the research organization	Doctoral dissertation and presentation, independent study.	Oral presentation, written report
PLO 9	Personal Skills: Demonstrate the ability to manage and enhance own self and if necessary, be accountable for the overall management of one’s research organization and professional development	Doctoral dissertation and presentation, independent study.	Oral presentation, written report
PLO 10	Entrepreneurial Skills: Develop potential commercialization research output	Doctoral dissertation and presentation, independent study.	Oral presentation, written report
PLO 11	Ethics & Professionals Skills: Demonstrate adherence to legal, and professional and contribute to the development of ethical sound codes of practice	Doctoral dissertation and presentation, independent study.	Oral presentation, written report

Curriculum Structure

The course is offered in full-time mode. The assessment is based on research reports, Doctor of Philosophy thesis and oral presentations.

University’s Compulsory Courses (Total: 6 credits)

UEAP 6013 Research Methodology 3 credits

UXXX XXX3 University General Elective Course 3 credits

Students Presentation

First Stage 2nd Semester

Progress Presentation 4th Semester

Evaluation

Progress Report Every Semester

Award requirements:

To graduate, students should:

Obtained the total Credits for Graduation as determined by the curriculum of the program with academic standing of Good Pass (KB).
Attend compulsory courses (University’s General Elective Course and Research Methodology Course)
Complete and pass the Doctor of Philosophy thesis and viva (oral presentation).
Fulfil the publication requirements as follows:
Submit at least one (1) article publication that has been accepted or published in a journal indexed on Web of Science OR;
Submit at least two (2) published articles that have been accepted or published in journals indexed in SCOPUS/ERA/Journals listed in My Cite (Malaysian Citation Centre).

Entry Requirements

1. A Master’s Degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other Institutions of higher learning recognised by the Senate; or

2. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree and experience in the relevant field recognised by the Senate; or

3. Candidates who are currently registered in a Master’s Degree programme at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and approved by the Graduate Studies Committee of the respective faculty and the Senate.

4. An international student should satisfy the English language minimum requirement of TOEFL score of 600 or IELTS band 6.0, or equivalent. A local student must produce a satisfactory score from MUET.

5. At least one member from the faculty who has at least a Doctoral degree in the field of study is qualified and willing to supervise the candidate.

6. Pass the health, financial and other requirements as specified by the university.

Study Plan

No.

COURSES

(CODE & COURSE NAME)

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Course Code

Course Name

PLO 1

PLO 2

PLO 3

PLO 4

PLO 5

PLO 6

PLO 7

PLO 8

PLO 9

PLO 10

PLO 11

IPS

LAR

PRS

ENT

ETS

UNIVERSITY GENERAL COURSES

U—

6XX3

Elective Course
University General

Refer Courses and Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) Matrix for University General Elective Courses

CORE COURSES

UEAP 6013

Research Methodology

DISSERTATION

PEAW

XXXX

Research

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Programme Coordinator

Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Azreen Bin Mohd Ariffin

Email: mohdazreen@utm.my

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