MSc (EBM)

MSc (Engineering Business Management)

• Introduction

The Master of Science (Engineering Business Management) is an integrated programme that offers essential management and business skills as well as in technology and operations, and opportunities for further updating and enhancing knowledge in engineering. The programme takes an application focus so that participants can contribute directly to immediately add value to their employers, and industry in general. The MEBM program is implemented in modular mode, whereby modules are taken sequentially instead of concurrently as in the traditional master programme implementation. A total of 46 credits are required for graduation, comprising 12 taught modules of 3 credits each and a master project worth 10 credits. The duration of study is 1½ years for full-time and 2 years for part-time study. This programme aims to prepare working professionals in the engineering and other professions in engineering or technology based organizations working for transition into senior executive positions or engineering (or other professional) management roles and to prepare for life-long learning.

• Program Objectives

Produce graduates who are able to:

• Disseminate and apply knowledge in engineering business management to add value and contribute to the success of the organization

• Communicate effectively and be able to discuss professionally when work in a team

• Implement responsibilities as an effective leader, innovative, ethical and sensitive to global issues.

• Adapt the latest knowledge in the area of business management and engineering comprehensively and able to develop relevant knowledge continuously

• Program Outcomes

1. Integrate knowledge in engineering business management to address issues related to the operation and management;

2. Analyze problems and issues of engineering business management using quantitative and qualitative methods;

3. Work in team and communicate effectively in various situations

4. Demonstrate professional ethics and social responsibility in engineering business management, and taking into account the interests of industry, society and the environment;

5. Appraise the importance of continuing education to keep abreast of engineering business management; and

6. Act responsibly and accountable to lead a team

• Entry Requirement

General University Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) with minimum CPA 3.00/4.00 in the relevant field or equivalent from a recognized university. Basic conditions of entry is referring to the Evaluation Guidelines Admission 1998 Pind.1/2013.

Faculty’s Requirement:

Admission requirements are as specified by the School of Graduate Studies. Additional conditions are Master’s Degree in the relevant field recognized by the Senate of UTM with honors or equivalent.

(i) A bachelor degree with honours in Engineering, Technology, Science, Management, Business or Accounting approved by UTM Senate or equivalent with CGPA 3.00 and above

OR

(ii) An applicant whose qualifications are of a lower standard may be admitted if evidence of an adequate academic background and experience in an appropriate field can be shown

English Language Requirement (for international student):

All international students applying to UTM must have a valid two-year old TOEFL or IELTS certificate. Students with a TOEFL score of 550 (or 79 IBT) or an IELTS Band 6 will be enrolled in a faculty programme without undergoing UTM English Courses.

Starting from Semester II/2010/2011, students who applied for Master or PhD programme – Teaching English as a Second Language, must have a valid two-year certificate of TOEFL with a score of 600 and above or IELTS Band 7 and above (or IBT/CBT equivalent).

• Programme Structure

CODE	NAME OF COURSE	CREDIT
CORE COURSES (18 credit) (Compulsory ALL)
MRSE 1103	Strategic Market Planning and Implementation	3
MRSE 1123	Strategic Management	3
MRSE 1523	Quality Management and Techniques	3
MRSE 1113	Financial Analysis	3
MRSE 1513	Operations Strategy and Management	3
MRSE 2583	Project Management	3
ELECTIVE COURSES (12 credit)
GROUP A – Operations and Technology (Choose 3 or 4 )
MRSE 2533	Lean Operations	3
MRSE 2543	Supply Chain Management	3
MRSE 2553	Logistics Management	3
MRSE 2563	Maintenance Management	3
MRSE 2573	Intergrated Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Management	3
MRSE 2593	Technology Management	3
MRSE 2603	Creativity and Innovation Management	3
MRSE 2613	Decision Modeling	3
MRSE 2623	Simulation of Systems	3
MRSE 2633	Applied Statistical Methods	3
MRSE 2643	Information Systems Strategy for EBM	3
MRSE 2653	Engineering Informatics	3
MRSE 2803	Robust Product Development	3
MRSE 2253	Mechatronic System Design	3
MRSE 2813	Special Topics	3
GROUP B – Business and Management (Not necessary or Choose 1 only)
MRSE 2143	Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
MRSE 2153	Economic Analysis for Technology
MRSE 2163	Legal Aspects of Business
MRSE 2173	Human Resource Management
MRSE 2183	International Business Environment and Operation
MRSE 2193	Design and Accounting for Sustainability
UNIVERSITY COURSES (6 credit)
Compulsory
URSZ 0013	Research Methodology	3
Choose ONE Only
UDP 6013	Environmental Ethics	3
UDP 6023	Information and Communication Technology Ethics and Society	3
UHAP 6013	Seminar on Global Development, Economy and Social Issues	3
UHAW 6023	Philosophy of Science and Social Development	3
UHAF 6033	Dynamics of Leadership	3
UHAZ 6123	Malaysian Society and Culture	3
UHAZ 6323	Malay Language for Postgraduates	3
UDPE 1123	Organizational Behavior and Development	3
UCSM 1263	IT Project Management	3
UVJ 6013	Japanese Language	3
PDZ 0013	Research Methodology	3
MASTERS PROJECT
MRSE 1914	Masters Project 1	4
MRSE 2926	Masters Project 2	6
TOTAL CREDIT		46

Example of Courses taken by Full-Time Students

Semester	Code	Courses	Credit
YEAR 1
I (Normal)	UIBE 1123	Organization Behaviour and Development	3
	MRSE 1103	Strategic Market Planning and Implementation	3
	MRSE 1123	Strategic Management	3
	MRSE 1523	Quality Management and Techniques	3
	MRSE 1113	Financial Analysis	3
	URSZ 0013	Research Methodology	3
		Total Credit	18
II (Normal)	MRSE 2583	Project Management	3
	MRSE 1513	Operations Strategy and Management	3
	MRSE 2xx3	Elektif 1	3
	MRSE 2xx3	Elektif 2	3
	MRSE 1914	Masters Project 1	4
		Total Credit	16
YEAR 2
I (Normal)	MRSE 2xx3	Elektif 3	3
	MRSE 2xx3	Elektif 4	3
	MRSE 2926	Masters Project 2	6
		Total Credit	12
	Total Accumulated Credit		46

Example of Courses taken by Part-Time Students

Semester	Code	Courses	Credit
YEAR 1
I (Normal)	UIBE 1123	Organization Behaviour and Development	3
	MRSE 1103	Strategic Market Planning and Implementation	3
	MRSE 1123	Strategic Management	3
	MRSE 1523	Quality Management and Techniques	3
		Total Credit	12
II (Normal)	MRSE 1113	Financial Analysis	3
	MRSE 1513	Operations Strategy and Management	3
	MRSE 2583	Project Management	3
	URSZ 0013	Research Methodology	3
		Total Credit	12
YEAR 2
I (Normal	MRSE 2xx3	Elektif 1	3
	MRSE 2xx3	Elektif 2	3
	MRSE 1914	Masters Project 1	4
		Total Credit	10
II (Normal)	MRSE 2xx3	Elektif 3	3
	MRSE 2xx3	Elektif 4	3
	MRSE 2926	Masters Project 2	6
		Total Credit	12
	Total Accumulated Credit		46

• Award Requirement

Students should:

• Pass all courses

Achieve a total accumulated credit of 46 with a minimum of cumulative ‘B’ grade or CGPA of 3.0

• Masters Project.

Pass the Masters Project through oral presentation and submission of a comprehensive project report with a maximum of 100 pages

• Contact Person

Post Graduate Department
UTM Razak School of Engineering and Advanced Technology
Level 7, Razak Tower
Jalan Semarak
Kuala Lumpur 54100
Malaysia

For enquiries, kindly contact:

Assoc. Prof Dr . Astuty Amrin. Email:astuty@ic.utm.my / 03-21805247

Nur Sabrina Binti Mohd Shohaimi  
Email:sabrina@ic.utm.my / 03 – 2180 5146

Nur Suriati Binti Zikri  
Email:nur_suriati@ic.utm.my / 03 – 2180 5143

Noraini Binti Rahmat  
Email:r_noraini@ic.utm.my / 03 – 2180 5146

Academic Office:

Tel : 03 2180 5143 ext. 5143 / 5146

• Fees

Types of Fees	Malaysia Student	International Student
Processing Fee (Non-refundable)	RM20.00	RM114
Registration Fee (Non-refundable)	RM300	RM4,000
Programme Fee* Subject to change	RM22,000	RM32,000
Double Masters Programme (UTM-Meiji)	RM32,000	–

Scholarship and Financial Aids

Student can obtain financial assistance from:

1. My Brain 15: (https://biasiswa.moe.gov.my/MyBrain15)

2. PTPTN: (http://www.ptptn.gov.my/web/guest/pinjaman) and

3. MARA (web address: http://www.mara.gov.my/web/guest/biasiswa-/- pinjaman-pelajaran).

Student can also withdraw EPF savings. UTM will issue a support letter once the offer letter to the student has been issued

• Career Prospect or
• Success Story / Our Alumni

INTERNATIONAL DOUBLE MASTERS PROGRAM IN ENGINEERING BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (UTM) AND MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MEIJI UNIVERSITY)

The Double Masters with MEIJI University Japan is the first joint program between UTM Razak School and a Japanese university and only offered to Malaysian students registered for MSc (EBM). This programme offers the opportunity for participants who want to pursue double masters in Engineering Business Management (EBM) and Master in Business Administration (MBA) simultaneously. Participants can register with the EBM program and the credits can be transferred to Meiji MBA program. UTM will award Master in Engineering Business Management and Meiji University will award an MBA. UTM Razak School EBM participants are required to attend Meiji University at least once during the study period, for a minimum of two weeks, for project/thesis supervision and enroll in at least one MBA elective. The other electives can be taken either at Meiji University or at UTM Razak School, conducted by staff from Meiji University. There will also be participants from Meiji University who will come to Malaysia to enroll in EBM modules along with other participants.

The UTM-Meiji Double Masters Programme provides a unique opportunity and exposure to all participants the educations of two countries. Being premier Universities in both countries, this program provide participants with the special skills to face challenges in business and engineering and enhance the capabilities in decision making as well as strategic planning. The number of admissions to the double Masters programme is subject to passing the interview and approval from Meiji University. Meiji University reserves the right to limit the number of EBM participants enrolling in its MBA program for administrative reasons.

For those who wish to enroll in the double master programme, the fee does not include accommodation, travel, food, class materials and other expenses while in Japan (minimum estimated cost is RM6,000 – this value vary depending on the exchange rate).