Master of Science in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
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Master of Science in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
(JPT/BPP(R3/523/7/0289)02/29) (A7926)\ \ \
Introduction\
The MSc in Electrical & Electronics Engineering by research programme offered by Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia, is a research-intensive program designed to produce specialists areas of power system. Power electronics , instrumentation and communication capable of addressing complex engineering challenges. The programme benefits from strong industry partnerships with leading companies. The program emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and industry relevance, equipping graduates with advanced technical skills and research capabilities.
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Programme Objectives
- Specialists who are able to practice the knowledge acquired and generate innovative and creative solution for research and scholarly activities in Electrical and Electronics Engineering related fields.
- Specialists who promotes lifelong learning and are able to contribute to knowledge creation, innovation and creative solutions for the well-being and betterment of societies.
Programme Outcomes
- Demonstrate continuing and advanced knowledge and have the capabilities to further develop or use these in new situation or multi-disciplinary contexts.
- Analyse and evaluate problems in the Electrical and Electronics Engineering discipline critically particularly in situations with limited information.
- Appraise available information and research evidence and apply it in the Electrical and Electronics Engineering context.
- Plan and perform research undertakings professionally, ethically and responsibly.
- Report technical findings in both written and oral forms.
- Recognise the needs for continuing professional development.
- Evaluate problems and provide solutions through the application of appropriate tools and techniques in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Programme Highlights
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Core Specialisations:
Power Systems & Renewable Energy
Power Electronics and Electrical Drives
Electronics & Embedded Systems
Telecommunications & Signal Processing
Instrumentation and Control
Robotics and automation
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Software & Tools:
1. Circuit Design & Simulation
MATLAB/Simulink (System modeling, control systems, signal processing)
PSpice (Analog/digital circuit simulation)
LTspice IV (High-efficiency SPICE simulator)
NI Multisim 13.0 (Circuit design and prototyping)
Proteus Pro (PCB design and microcontroller simulation)
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2. Power Systems & Energy Management
LVDAM-EMS 3.3 (Power system analysis and energy management)
AutoCAD Electrical (Electrical control system design)
ANSYS (Electromechanical and power system simulations)
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3. Embedded Systems & IoT
LabVIEW (Data acquisition and embedded system development)
EAGLE 5.2.0 (PCB design for embedded systems)
Cadence (Advanced VLSI and PCB design)
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4. Telecommunications & Signal Processing
Spectran V4 (RF spectrum analysis)
MCS Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer (Wireless signal diagnostics)
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5. Industrial Automation & Control ICONICS (SCADA and industrial IoT platforms) VDS-2002 Remote Control Software (Industrial automation protocols)
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6. Advanced Simulation & Optimization Altair (Multiphysics simulation and optimization tools)
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Industry Collaboration:
- The Catalyst of Malaysia’s Technology (CREST)
- Honeywell International
- Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
- Infinecs Systems Sdn. Bhd.
- Infineon Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
- Intel Technology Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia)
- MIMOS Berhad
- Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
- Schlumberger
- Siemens Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
- Starfive Technology International Co., Ltd.
- Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB)
- VitRox Corporation Berhad
- Yokogawa Electric Corporation
Programme Details
Department: Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department
Intakes: January, May and September intake
Mode of Deliverance, Course Duration & Mode of Study: Full time and Part time research\
| Full Time Part Time | 24 months (2 years) 36 months (3 years) | 48 months (4 years) 72 months (6 years) |
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Entry Requirements:
- Candidates must hold a BSc Degree in Engineering/ Engineering Technology discipline with minimum CGPA of 2.50/4.00 or equivalent in the relevant field from a recognised university. Candidates with BSc Degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology discipline with minimum CGPA 2.00 but below 2.50, can be admitted and must have 5 years working experience & pass UTP internal rigorous assessment.
- Candidates with BSc Degree qualification from different discipline, must undergo pre-requisite courses in Engineering/ Engineering Technology.\
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English Requirements:
Pass English requirement with a minimum score of: ·
- Engineering Programmes - IELTS - 5.0, TOEFL - 500
- Science/PhD. in Management/PhD. in Social Science & Humanities Programmes – IELTS – 6.0, TOEFL - 550
- Information Technology / Information Systems Programmes - IELTS – 6.0, TOEFL - 550
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However, this requirement is waived if candidate;
- have obtained Bachelor / Master or other relevant degree from Malaysian recognised institution whereby all courses are fully conducted in English or;
- a native of an English speaking countries or;
- graduated from English speaking countries institutions
Pre-requisite courses
- Communication System
- Microelectronics Physics and Devices
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Pre-requisite for Research Proposal Defence (RPD)
· Research Methodology\
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Estimated Total Cost Fee
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Career Prospects
- Power and Energy Sector – Power System Engineer, Renewable Energy Specialist
- Electronics and Semiconductor Industry – Electronics Design Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer
- Telecommunications and Networking – Communication Systems Engineer, RF Engineer
- Automation and Control – Control Systems Engineer, Robotics Engineer
- Academic and Research – Research Scientist, University Lecturer
- Consulting and Project Management – Technical Consultant, Project Manager
- Entrepreneurship and Startups – Tech Startup Founder, Product Development Engineer\
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Contact Information
Programme Leader: AP Ts. Dr. Ramani Kannan
Email: ramani.kannan@utp.edu.my
Direct Line: +6053687837
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Academic Executive: Mr Md Fahmi Firdaus Bin Hashim
Email: fahmi.hashim@utp.edu.my
Direct Line: +6053687862 \
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General Inquiries: Ms Nurul Asmira Sulaiman
Email: asmira.sulaiman@utp.edu.my
Direct Line: +6053688192\
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FAQs
1. How do I register for the programme?
You can register through UTP Registry - Admission. Detailed guidelines and application procedures are available on the UTP website.
Click here: UTP REGISTRY - ADMISSION\
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2. How do I find a potential supervisor?
Applicants can explore faculty profiles on the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering webpage to identify a supervisor whose research aligns with their interests. It is advisable to contact potential supervisors before applying.
Click here: Directories staff\
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3. What is the tuition fee for the MSc/PhD programme?
The tuition fee structure varies for local and international students. You can check the latest fee details on the UTP official website under the Postgraduate Fees section.
Click here: https://utpdec.microsoftcrmportals.com/admission/\
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4. Are there any financial aid options available?
Yes, UTP offers scholarships, research assistantships, and industry-sponsored funding. Applicants can explore financial aid opportunities under the Postgraduate Scholarships & Financial Aid section on the UTP website.\
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5. What are the research focus areas available in the MSc/PhD programme?
The programme covers key research areas, including power systems, power electronics, renewable energy, signal processing, control systems, and communication engineering. Applicants are encouraged to align their research proposals with these domains.\