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- Duration
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- First year
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- Intakes
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Engineering & Applied Sciences · PhD
Doctor of Professional Practice - Online Degree
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Program overview
The Doctor of Professional Practice at UTM University Malaysia is a pioneering program in Malaysia, collaboratively developed by eight faculties in engineering, science, and technology. This innovative program integrates coursework with research, requiring candidates to complete eight advanced courses alongside a capstone project.
The capstone project is structured in six stages, guiding candidates from problem identification to project endorsement, emphasizing the application of professional expertise to address real-world challenges. Students have the flexibility to choose both university and industry supervisors for comprehensive guidance throughout their journey.
The program is delivered entirely online, providing a flexible learning experience, and features a fee structure based on enrolled credits, making it accessible for professionals seeking to advance their qualifications while balancing work commitments.
Entry Requirements
- A master’s degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other Institutions of higher learning recognised by the Senate.
For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.
Curriculum
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Year 1 - Semester 1
Code Courses Type Credit Hours
ELPD 1113 Research Methods for Capstone Project CORE 3
ELPD 1123 Project Ideation CORE 3
ELPD 1110 Industrial Project 1: Problem Identification and Conceptions RESEARCH 7
Total Credits Semester 1: 13
Year 1 - Semester 2
Code Courses Type Credit Hours
ULPD 1013 Ethics for Professional Practice UGE 3
ELPD 1233 Applied Analytics and Data for Decision-Making CORE 3
ELPD 1220 Industrial Project 2: Design and Planning RESEARCH 7
Total Credits Semester 2: 13
Year 2 - Semester 3
Code Courses Type Credit Hours
*ELPD 3184 Customer Centricity as Competitive Advantage ELECTIVE 3
*ELPD 3163 Designing the Future of Work ELECTIVE 3
*ELPD 3173 Design, Technology and Planning for Sustainability ELECTIVE 3
*ELPD 3153 Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Practice ELECTIVE 3
*ELPD 3193 Safety Engineering ELECTIVE 3
ELPD 2143 Commercialisation & Marketing for Innovative Products CORE 3
ELPD 2130 Industrial Project 3: Prototyping/Modeling and Development RESEARCH 7
Total Credits Semester 3: 16 (Elective course selection required)
Year 2 - Semester 4
Code Courses Type Credit Hours
ELPD 2253 Doctoral Seminar in Engineering Research CORE 3
ELPD 2240 Industrial Project 4: Implementation and Testing RESEARCH 14
Total Credits Semester 4: 17
Year 3 - Semester 5
Code Courses Type Credit Hours
*ELPD 3184 Customer Centricity as Competitive Advantage ELECTIVE 3
*ELPD 3163 Designing the Future of Work ELECTIVE 3
*ELPD 3173 Design, Technology and Planning for Sustainability ELECTIVE 3
*ELPD 3153 Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Practice ELECTIVE 3
*ELPD 3193 Safety Engineering ELECTIVE 3
ELPD 3150 Industrial Project 5: Operation and Performance Assessment RESEARCH 14
Total Credits Semester 5: 17 (Elective course selection required)
Year 3 - Semester 6
Code Courses Type Credit Hours
ELPD 3260 Industrial Project 6: Contributions, Impacts and Reflections RESEARCH 7
Total Credits Semester 6: 7
Entry requirements
PhD: a master's degree and a research proposal.
Typically IELTS 6 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.
Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.
Career opportunities
- Project engineer
- Design engineer
- Maintenance engineer
- Engineering consultant
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