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Master by Research
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# Master by Research

**Source**: https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Master-by-Research.aspx
**Parent**: https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Home/Postgraduate.aspx

## Postgraduate - Local

- [Entry Requirements](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Local-Applicants/Entry-Requirement.aspx)
- [FAQ](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Local-Applicants/FAQ.aspx)
- [How to Apply](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Local-Applicants/How-To-Apply.aspx)
- [Tuition Fees](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Local-Applicants/Tuition-fees.aspx)

## Postgraduate - International

- [Entry Requirement](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/International-Applicants/Entry-Requirement.aspx)
- [How to Apply](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/International-Applicants/How-To-Apply.aspx)
- [Tuition Fees](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/International-Applicants/Tuition-fees.aspx)

## Postgraduate

- [Master by Coursework](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Master-by-Coursework.aspx)
- [Master by Research](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Master-by-Research.aspx)
- [PhD](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/PhD.aspx)

## Admission

- [Foundation](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Home/Foundation.aspx)
- [Undergraduate](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Home/Undergraduate.aspx)
- [Postgraduate](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Home/Postgraduate.aspx)

**M​aster Programmes​ by Research**

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**​Courses Offered​**

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| Course​ | Code | MQA | Full Time / Part Time | Intake |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Master of Science in Chemical Engineering](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Master-by-Research/MSc-in-Chemical-Engineering.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R3/524/7/0008)02/29 | A7925 | Yes | January, May and September |
| [Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Master-by-Research/MSc-in-Petroleum-Engineering.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R3/524/7/0019)12/29 | A8316​ | Yes | January, May and September |
| [Master of Science in Petroleum Geoscience](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Master-by-Research/MSc-in-Petroleum-Geoscience.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R3/524/7/0021)12/29 | A8318 | Yes | January, May and September |
| [Master of Science in Civil Engineering](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Master-by-Research/MSc-in-Civil-Engineering.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R3/526/7/0020)12/29 | A8417 | Yes | January, May and September |
| [Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Master-by-Research/MSc-in-Mechanical-Engineering.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R3/521/7/0022)03/27 | A8048​ | Yes | January, May and September |
| [Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Master-by-Research/MSc-in-Electrical-Electronic-Engineering.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R3/523/7/0289)02/29 | A7926 | Yes | January, May and September |
| [Master of Science in Information Technology](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Master-by-Research/MSc-in-Information-Technology.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R3/482/7/0171)10/29 | A8533 | Yes | January, May and September |
| [Master of Science in Information Systems](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Master-by-Research/MSc-in-Information-Systems.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R/0611/7/0011)03/30 | MQA/SWA9116 | Yes | January, May and September |
| [Master in Science](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Master-by-Research/MSc-in-Science.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R2/545/7/0016)07/29 | MQA/FA2064 | Yes | January, May and September |
| [Master of Philosophy in Management](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Master-by-Research/MPhil-in-Management.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R2/345/7/0242)08/27 | MQA/FA2159 | Yes | January, May and September |
| [Master of Philosophy](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Master-by-Research/%E2%80%8BMPhil-in-Social-Science-and-Humanities.aspx) | JPT/BPP(R2/0200/7/0002)08/27​ | MQA/SWA2158​ | Yes | January, May and September​​ |

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**Important Dates and Semester of Intakes**

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[​For Local Applicants](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Local-Applicants/How-To-Apply.aspx)

[​For International Applicants](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/International-Applicants/How-To-Apply.aspx)

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**Duration of Programmes**

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**Programme**

**Full Time**

**Part Time**

M​aster of Philosophy in M​anagement

24 - 48 months

36 - 72 months

M​aster of Philosophy​

24 - 48 months

36 - 72 months

Master of Science

24 - 48 months

36 - 72 months

MSc ​in Chemic​al Engineering

24 - 48 months

36 - 72 months

MSc in Civil Engineering

24 - 48 months

36 - 72 months

MSc in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

24 - 48 months

36 - 72 months

MSc in Information Technology

24 - 48 months

36 - 72 months

MSc in Information Systems

24 - 48 months

36 - 72 months

MSc in Mechanical Engineering

24 - 48 months

36 - 72 months

MSc in Petroleum Engineering

24 - 48 months

36 - 72 months

MSc in Petroleum Geoscience

24 - 48 months

36 - 72 months

**Note : Duration of Programmes is applicable for January 2021 Intake and onwards.**\

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**​UTP's Vision**

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At the forefront of technology education and research enabling a better future. ​

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**UTP's Mission**

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- We are a higher education institution committed to providing lifelong learning, helping learners achieve their ambitions and contribute to their communities
- We lead through innovation by pushing the boundaries of technology and harnessing interdisciplinary potential to address real-world challenges.
- We develop breakthrough solutions in collaboration with our stakeholders in the broader ecosystem to transform industries and societies, shaping a better future.​

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**Research Areas**

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**Mechanical**

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- Mechanical Systems Design
- Vehicle Design
- Advanced Engine Development
- Advanced Materials and Processing
- Manufacturing System Optimisation
- Energy Systems
- Corrosion and Reliability

**Electrical & Electronics**

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- Power Systems and Renewable Energy
- Power Electronics and Electrical Drives
- Electronics and Embedded Systems
- Telecommunications and Signal Processing
- Instrumentation and Control
- Robotics and automation\

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**Civil**

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- Structural Engineering
- Off-shore Structures
- Highway & Transportation Design
- Environmental Engineering and Management
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
- Geographical Information System (GIS)
- Construction and Project Management
- Waste Water Engineering

**Chemical**

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- Ionic Liquid
- Bio-Fuel
- Environment
- Separation
- Material Development
- Advanced Process Control
- Process System
- Process Safety
- Catalysis
- Reactor Technology

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**Computer and Information Sciences**

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- Advanced Database and E-Commerce
- Knowledge Management
- Software Engineering
- Multimedia
- Data Comm. & Networking
- Artificial Intelligence
- Network and Communication System
- Enterprise Resource Information System
- High Performance Computing
- Cloud Computing
- Green Computing

**Petroleum Engineering**

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- Enhanced Oil Recovery
- Oil Field Chemical
- Flow Assurance
- Drilling Optimization
- Drilling Fluid and Completion
- Cementing Technology
- Deep Reservoir (High Pressure High Temperature)
- Unconventional Hydrocarbon

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**Petroleum Geoscience**

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- Rock Physics
- Advanced Seismic Technology
- Non-Seismic Methods
- Integrated Basin Analysis
- Reservoir Characterization, Modeling & Simulation
- Carbonate Reservoir Characterization
- Carbonate Sedimentology, Diagenesis and Sequence Stratigraphy

**Fundamental & Applied Sciences / Science**

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- Mathematics\
- Statistics\
- Ionic Liquid
- Bio-Fuel
- Environment
- Separation
- Material Development
- Advanced Process Control
- Process System Engineering
- Process Safety
- Catalysis
- Reactor Technology
- Nanotechnology
- Renewable Energy Systems (Solar Energy and Wind Energy )

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**Management**

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- Marketing & International Business
  - Consumer Behaviour
  - Product Management
  - Branding
  - Advertising and Promotion
  - Multinational Business
  - International Culture
- Entrepreneurship
  - Corporate Entrepreneurship
  - Small & Medium Enterprise
  - Family Business
- Strategic Management, Ethics & Corporate Governance
  - Strategic Planning
  - Corporate Governance
  - Risk Management
  - Ethics

**Management**

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- Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour
  - Recruitment
  - Selection
  - Performance Management
  - Training & Development
  - Change Management
  - Team & Group Dynamics
  - Organizational Commitment
  - Motivation
  - Leadership
- Accounting & Finance
  - Management Accounting
  - Financial Accounting
  - Corporate Finance
  - Investment and Portfolio Management
  - Financial Audit
  - Risk Management
  - Personal Financial Management

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*For potential supervisor, please click
[here.](https://www.utp.edu.my/directories/Pages/academic_old.aspx)*

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**Research Institutes**

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Primarily focused on serving the Oil & Gas industry, Research Institutes conducts specific research programmes to support PETRONAS's core business and the nation's development. There are 3​ Research In​stitutes across niche disciplines for the benefit of the industry and the nation as a whole.

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1.[Institute of Sustainable Energy & Resources (ISER)](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Research/Research%20Institutes/Institute-of-Sustainable-Energy-Resources.aspx)\
2. [Institute of Emerging Digital Technologies (EDiT)](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Research/Research%20Institutes/Institute-of-Emerging-Digital-Technologies.aspx)

3. [Institute of Smart & Sustainable Living (ISSL)](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Research/Research%20Institutes/Institute-of-Emerging-Digital-Technologies.aspx)

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**Contact Persons for Programme**

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You may contact the various department and contact person listed below for more information.

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**Programme**

**Name**

**Contact Info**

MSc / PhD in Chemical Engineering

[Dr. Wan Zaireen Nisa Bt Yahya](https://khub.utp.edu.my/people/e0230-Wan.php)​\

[zaireen.yahya@utp.edu.my](mailto:zaireen.yahya@utp.edu.my)​​[UCS portal](https://utp.microsoftcrmportals.com/)

MSc / PhD in Civil Engineering

[Ir. Dr. Idris bin Othman](https://khub.utp.edu.my/people/e0179-Idris.php)

[idris\_othman@utp.edu.my\
​](mailto:%20idris_othman@utp.edu.my)[UCS portal](https://utp.microsoftcrmportals.com/)

MSc / PhD in Electrical Engineering

[Dr. Ramani Kannan](https://khub.utp.edu.my/people/e0165-Kannan.php)

[ramani.kannan@utp.edu.my](mailto:ramani.kannan@utp.edu.my)\
[UCS portal](https://utp.microsoftcrmportals.com/)

MSc / PhD in Information Technology

[Dr. Khairul Shafee B Kalid​](https://khub.utp.edu.my/people/e0191-Khairul.php)

[khairulshafee\_kalid@utp.edu.my](mailto:khairulshafee_kalid@utp.edu.my)\
[UCS portal](https://utp.microsoftcrmportals.com/)

MSc / PhD in Information Systems

[Dr. Yew Kwang Hooi​](https://khub.utp.edu.my/people/e0196-Kwang.php)

[yewkwanghooi@utp.edu.my](mailto:yewkwanghooi@utp.edu.my)\
[UCS portal](https://utp.microsoftcrmportals.com/)

MSc / PhD in Mechanical Engineering

[Dr. Mazli B Mustapha​](https://khub.utp.edu.my/people/e0217-Mazli.php)

[mazli.mustapha@utp.edu.my](mailto:mazli.mustapha@utp.edu.my)\
[UCS portal](https://utp.microsoftcrmportals.com/)

MSc / PhD in Petroleum Engineering

[Dr. Mysara Eissa Mohyaldinn​​ Elhaj​](https://khub.utp.edu.my/people/e0159-Mysara.php)​

[mysara.eissa@utp.edu.my](mailto:shiferaw.jufar@utp.edu.my)\
[UCS portal](https://utp.microsoftcrmportals.com/)

MSc / PhD in Petroleum Geoscience

[Dr. Numair Ahmed Siddiqui       ​](https://khub.utp.edu.my/people/e0209-Numair.php)

[numair.siddiqui@utp.edu.my](mailto:numair.siddiqui@utp.edu.my)\
[UCS portal](https://utp.microsoftcrmportals.com/)

Master of Science / PhD in Applied Science

[Dr. Lee Kean Chuan​](https://khub.utp.edu.my/home/Content/e0144-autonomous-Lee-new)

[lee.kc@utp.edu.my](mailto:lee.kc@utp.edu.my)\
[UCS portal](https://utp.microsoftcrmportals.com/)

Master / Doctor of Philosophy in Management

[Dr Rohani Salleh​](https://khub.utp.edu.my/home/Content/e0138-sustainable-rohani-new)

[rohanisalleh@utp.edu.my](mailto:rohanisalleh@utp.edu.my)\
[UCS portal](https://utp.microsoftcrmportals.com/)

Master / Doctor of Philosophy

[AP. Dr. M Nuri Al-Amin B Endut ​](https://khub.utp.edu.my/home/Content/e0100-autonomous-nuri-al-amin-new)​

[nuriend@utp.edu.my​](mailto:nuriend@utp.edu.my)​\
[UCS portal](https://utp.microsoftcrmportals.com/)\

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**​Contact Persons for Programme**

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**Name**

**Responsibility**

**Contact Details**

Tun M Faliq Aizat\

Postgraduate (International)

[tunfaliq.tajul@utp.edu.my](mailto:azalia.arahman@utp.edu.my)

Nurul Asmira\

Postgraduate (Local)

[asmira.sulaiman@utp.edu.my](mailto:nurfarahin.msuffi@utp.edu.my)​​

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***Note:**\
 All contact persons are available only during working days, Monday to Friday (except public holidays) from 8am to 5pm (GMT +8.00).*

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​Updated as at 20​ ​ March 2025\
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