THE

ERUDITION
A directory of postgraduate programmes and research opportunities

CENTRE FOR GRADUATE STUDIES

UNIVERSITI TUN HUSSEIN ONN MALAYSIA
WITH WISDOM WE EXPLORE
http://ps.uthm.edu.my

EDITORIALS:
Ahmad Shakri Mat Seman, PhD, Professor
Wan Azlinda Wan Mohamed, PhD, Associate Professor
Mohd Arif bin Agam, PhD, Associate Professor
Mohd Idrus bin Mohd Masirin, PhD, Associate Professor
Chan Chee Ming, PhD, Associate Professor
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HISTORY
The history of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia goes a long way back to 1993. The University began its early
operation as a Polytechnic Staff Training Centre and later Institut Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn in 1996 named after
the late Tun Hussein Onn, the third Prime Minister of Malaysia. The institute was later upgraded to university
college, i.e. Kolej Universiti Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn in 2000 and then to Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
in 2007. Today the university has more than 15,000 students, including more than 450 international students
constituting a vibrant campus community. The numbers of graduate students is currently more than 10% of the
total student enrolment. This demonstrates the research focus of the university in understanding and implementing
new niche areas such as sustainability which is in line with the global green technology initiatives.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
The following postgraduate degrees are offered on full-time and part-time basis.
Doctor of Philosophy
Masters Degree by Research
Masters Degree by Coursework
Masters Degree by Mixed-mode
Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy degree is a research degree by thesis under the supervision of experienced members of
academic staff or a supervisory panel. A panel is made up of a graduate staff and experts from the University or
other institutions. The minimum duration of study is 3 years for full time and 4 years for part time.
The progress of a research student is monitored and assessed by the supervisor at the end of each semester.
Final assessment is made through the thesis prepared by the student and an oral examination. A student who has
satisfied the Examination Committee in all aspects of their work is eligible for the award of the degree of Doctor of
Philosophy.
Masters Degree by Research
The Masters degree by research is a research degree by thesis under the supervision of experienced members of
academic staff or a supervisory panel, similar to that for a PhD candidate. The minimum duration of study is one
year for full time and two years for part time.
The progress of a research student is monitored and assessed by the supervisor at the end of each semester.
Final assessment is made through the thesis prepared by the student and an oral examination. A student who has
satisfied the Examination Committee in all aspects of their work is eligible for the award of the Masters degree.
Masters Degree by Coursework
The Masters degree by coursework programme is designed to extend the knowledge and skills gained from the
first degree and to develop new professional skills in the students. The programme involves lectures, seminars
and project work. A minimum of 40 credits of study and a final Cumulative Point Average (CPA) of at least 3.0 is
required for the award of the Masters degree.
The minimum 40 credits of study comprises a combination of compulsory subjects, electives and a Masters
project. Each subject carries 2 to 3 credits, and assessments are made through assignments, tests, masters
project and final examinations. The Masters project is assessed through an oral presentation and a written report.

Masters Degree by Mixed-mode

The Master degree by mixed-mode is combination of coursework and research activities. The assessment
depends upon both the coursework and dissertation (research work). The component for the coursework is not
more than 50% and the dissertation contributes the other 50%. The Mixed Mode program develops the research
skill of the students on top of enhancing the theoretical knowledge of the subject area.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Doctor of Philosophy
Masters Degree from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia or any other Institutions of Higher Learning
recognised by the Senate;
Other qualifications equivalent to the Masters Degree with related experience deemed acceptable by the
Senate;
Masters Degree
Bachelors Degree with honours from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia or any other Institutions of Higher
Learning recognised by the Senate;
Other qualifications equivalent to the Bachelors Degree with related experience deemed acceptable by the
Senate;
* Minimum CPA:
Coursework: 2.50 (except for Master of Science in Construction Technology Management, 2.75),
Mixed Mode: 2.75 and
Research: 2.75
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT:
(i)
(ii)

Minimum score of TOEFL 500, IELTS 5, MUET Band 3, or other equivalent assessment score.
Exemption for those who graduated from Malaysian universities recognized by the Senate

FEE FOR LOCAL STUDENTS

FIRST TIME REGISTRATION:
PhD
: RM2,450.00 (FT) / RM2,050.00 (PT)
Master (Research)
: RM2,150.00 (FT) / RM1,750.00 (PT)
Master (Coursework)
: RM1,750.00 (FT)
Master (Mixed Mode)
: RM1,750.00 (FT)
RECURRING FEE (EVERY SEMESTER):
PhD / Master
: RM1,400.00 (FT) / RM1,000.00 (PT)
FEES FOR FIRST SEMESTER ON JUNE AND DECEMBER INTAKE (RESEARCH ONLY)
PhD
: RM1,950.00 (FT) / RM1,750.00 (PT)
Master
: RM1,650.00 (FT) / RM1,450.00 (PT)

FEE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

FIRST TIME REGISTRATION:
PhD
: RM4,210.00 (USD1100)
Master (Research)
: RM3,910.00 (USD1030)
Master (Coursework)
: RM3,510.00 (USD925.00)
Master (Mixed Mode)
: RM3,510.00 (USD925.00)
RECURRING FEE (EVERY SEMESTER):
PhD / Master
: RM3,160.00 (USD830.00)
FEES FOR FIRST SEMESTER ON JUNE AND DECEMBER INTAKE (RESEARCH ONLY)
PhD
: RM2,830.00 (FT)
Master
: RM2,530.00 (FT)
(FT) - Full Time

(PT) - Part Time

APPLICATION FORM
Application forms can be obtained:
(i) from our website at http://web.uthm.edu.my/ps/bi/download.htm or
(ii) from the office of the Centre for Graduate Studies, UTHM, or
(iii) by mail enclose a Postal/Money Order of RM5.00 payable to Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia and
a stamped (RM2.00) self-addressed envelope (28cm x 34cm); and mail it to:
Dean
Centre for Graduate Studies
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat
Johor Darul Takzim
MALAYSIA
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Research Programmes
Applications for research programmes are open throughout the year. Admission is in March, June, September and
December.
Coursework and Mixed Mode Programmes
Local applicants must submit their applications before the submission deadline as advertised. International
applicants are open for September Intake only and advised to submit their applications by May.
Applications can be submitted:
(i) Online at http://e1.uthm.edu.my/ps/permohonan/siswazahv3/ or
(ii) download from http://ps.uthm.edu.my/en/download.html
(iii) by mail to:
Dean
Centre for Graduate Studies
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat
Johor Darul Takzim, MALAYSIA

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Prior to student visa application, candidates need to prepare the followings:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

Passport with entry visa

Medical check up report from any authorized Malaysian Medical Authorities
Medical Report
Financial affidavit / sponsorship documents and personal bond
Visa application fees according to countries

For further information on international requirement, please contact International Office at +607-4538513.

STUDY AND RESEARCH

The university has many Centre of Excellence Centres to support research activities in various disciplines, among
others are:
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Advanced Centre for Technical and Vocational Education (ACTiVE)

Advanced Textile Technology Training Centre
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Centre
Centre for Environment, Construction and Transportation Studies
Centre of Excellence for Facilities Management
Centre for Energy and Industrial Environment Studies
Research Centre for Applied Electromagnetics
Microelectronics and Nanotechnology Shamsuddin Research Centre
Research Centre for Soft Soils
Software and Multimedia Centre
Wireless and Radio Science Centre

ACTiVE
ADTEC
AMMC
CECTUS
CEFM
CEIES
RCAE
(MiNT-SRC)
RECESS
SMC
WARAS

The University provides sufficient and conducive computer laboratories with free internet access and printing
services for study purposes. Also, the University provides comprehensive library services, including extensive
electronic information services for access to major Malaysian and international collection of research journals.
ACCOMMODATION
The University also provides a limited number of hostel accommodations for graduate students. However, private
accommodation is easily available around the campus, with rental that fit a students budget. Monthly rental could
range between approximately RM100.00 (US$25.00) for a room and RM400.00 (US$100.00) for a house.
OTHER FACILITIES

Lecture Theatres & Tutorial Rooms

Transportation
Library
Mini Post Office
Laboratories, Workshops, Computer Laboratories & Studios
Residential Colleges
Medical and Health Services
Career and Counseling Service
Sport & Recreational Facilities
Financial & Banking Services
Cafeterias
Student Service Kiosk and Cooperative Shop
Mosque
Lounge
Cubicles

SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH GRANTS

National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN)

UTHM Scholarship
Instructor Assistance Scheme
Graduate Study Insentive Grant
MyBrain15

Students are also encouraged to look for other sources of funding, such as their respective employers, financial
institutions or government agencies to support their studies.

ENQUIRIES
All enquiries are to be addressed to:
Dean
Centre for Graduate Studies
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor,
MALAYSIA
Phone
Fax
E-mail

: +607-4537757
+607-4537901
+607-4537903
: +607-4536111
: graduatestudies@uthm.edu.my

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CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

PROGRAMMES OFFERED
Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering
Master of Civil Engineering
Research Coursework

RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Areas of Research:
Geotechnical Engineering Construction Engineering Structural Engineering Materials Engineering Environmental
Engineering Water Resources Engineering Highway Engineering Transportation Engineering Traffic Engineering
Building Engineering Construction Management

COURSEWORK PROGRAMMES
Electives:
Geotechnical Engineering Structural Engineering Highway and Transportation Engineering Environmental
Engineering Water Resources Engineering

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

PROGRAMMES OFFERED
Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering
Master of Electrical Engineering
Research Coursework

RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Areas of Research:
COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
Mobile Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks Wireless and Optical Communications Computational Electromagnetic
Compatibility Ionosphere and Aerospace Sciences Radio Science and Satellite Communications Antenna and Wave
Propagation
Microwave and RF Engineering Digital Signal Processing
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Medical Electronics Microelectronics Nanotechnology Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Imaging Plasma
Processing Technology Biosensors Cell Engineering Telemedicine Thin Film Solar Cell Biomedical Modeling &
Simulation
MECHATRONIC AND ROBOTIC ENGINEERING
Industrial Automation Mechatronic and Robotic Systems Medical Robotic and Teleoperation Autonomous System
Advanced Computer Vision Advanced Machine Learning/Neural Networks & Statistical Models Rehabilitation
Engineering
ELECTRIC POWER ENGINEERING
Renewable Energy Power Quality Electric Drives Power Electronics Industrial Power Systems Power System
Protection High Voltage Engineering
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
High-Performance Computing Embedded System Computing Image and Vision Systems
Virtual Reality Systems VLSI Design Computer Network and Security

Intelligent Systems

COURSEWORK PROGRAMMES
Electives:
Electrical Power Communication Mechatronics Medical Electronics Microelectronics Computer Engineering

MECHANICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

PROGRAMMES OFFERED
Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Mechanical Engineering
Research Coursework

RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Areas of Research:
MECHANICS:
Noise and Vibration Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics Finite Element Methods Computational Fracture Mechanics
Impact and Crashworthiness Mechanics Strength of Solids and Structures Control Engineering Intelligent Control
System Design Structural Health Monitoring
MANUFACTURING:
Advanced Manufacturing Process Advanced Machining Processes Computer Aided Design Rapid Prototyping
Quality Engineering Computer Aided Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Industrial Automation Modeling and
Optimisations Scheduling and Optimisations Optimisation Method in Metal Casting Metal Fabrication Recycling
Technology Quality and Productivity Improvement Production and Operations Management Sustainable Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Intelligent System for Manufacturing Manufacturing System for Optimisation Micromachining
Process Micromanufacturing New Fabric Technology Industrial Textile Application Metrology and Measurement
MATERIALS:
Composite Biomaterials Polymer Powder Metallurgy Membrane Porous Materials Computer Aided
Engineering Engineering Design Methodologies Ceramics / Electro-ceramics Electroplating Thin Film and Coating
Lighweight Alloy Product Lifecycle Management Railway Engineering Engineering Education Nanomaterials
Natural Fibre Based Composite
THERMOFLUIDS:
Thermodynamics Heat Transfer Computational Fluid Dynamics Indoor Air Quality and Thermal Comfort
Combustion and Pollution Control Green Technology Burner System Vehicles Performance and Emissions
Alternative and Renewable Fuel Spray and Atomisation Wind Turbine
AERONAUTICS:
Aircraft propulsion Aircraft Turbomachinery Aircraft Material and Structure Aircraft design Aerodynamics Aircraft
Control & Dynamics Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Aviation Management

COURSEWORK PROGRAMMES
Electives:
Manufacturing

Thermofluids

Materials

Mechanics

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAMMES OFFERED
Doctor of Philosophy in Science
Masters of Science
Master of Science in (Applied Mathematics)
Master of Science in (Industrial Statistics)
Research Coursework

RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Areas of Research:
PHYSICS
Energy Physics Environmental Physics Electronic Physics Laser Physics Optoelectronics Materials Science
Applied Physics Surface Science Nuclear Physics Nano-technology Physics Bio-Physics
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
Fluid Mechanics Numerical Analysis Partial Differential Equation Neural Network Modelling Statistical Modelling
Time Series Analysis Non-linear Wave Applied Mathematics Statistical Mathematics Operational
Research
Optimisation Probability and Statistics Fuzzy Mathematics Fuzzy Statistics and Topology
BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
Environmental Biology Biodiversity Environmental Conservation BioPolymer Forestry Science Wood Technology
and Environmental Science
APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Heritage Conversion Technology Islamic Science and Technology Multimedia Technology and Dawah Social
Development E-Management English for Technology and Communication Technical Communication English for
Academic and Research Purposes
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SCIENCE
Ethics and Integrity in Social Development Social Transformation and Leadership Social Development, Thoughts and
Philosophy Human Development and Civilization Islamic Science Thought and Philosophy English and Communication
Communication in Workplace

TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS

PROGRAMMES OFFERED
Doctor of Philosophy in Technology Management
Doctor of Philosophy in Real Estate and Facilities Management
Master of Science in Technology Management
Master of Science in Real Estate and Facilities Management
Master of Science in Construction Technology Management
Research Coursework

RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Areas of Research:
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Technology Management Production and Operation Management Manufacturing Process Total Quality Management
Industrial Forecasting Supply Chain Management ICT in Manufacturing and Management Technology Assessment
Knowledge Management Performance Evaluation Construction Quality Concrete Technology in Construction ICT in
Construction Project Management Environmental Management Social Impact Assessment l Sustainable Development in
Construction
REAL ESTATE AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Technology and Practice in Real Estate and Facilities Management Real Estate Finance and Investment Real Estate
Development and Marketing Asset Management Business Strategies and Support Services in Real Estate and Facilities
Management Real Estate Valuation Real Estate Agency and Marketing Benchmarking of Real Estate and Facilities
Management Best Practice Environmental Management in Real Estate and Facilities Management Sustainable
Development in Construction Housing Design Housing Rural Planning and Development

TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

PROGRAMMES OFFERED
Doctor of Philosophy in Technical and Vocational Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Master of Technical and Vocational Education
Master of Technical Education (Civil Engineering)
Master of Technical Education (Electrical Engineering)
Master of Technical Education (Mechanical Engineering)
Master of Technical Education (Instructional Design and Technology)
Research Coursework

RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Areas of Research:
Teaching and Learning Curriculum Women Life Long Learning Dual System Instructional Design and Technology
Entrepreneurship Professional Development Development of Technology and Pedagogical Practices Assessment
Online Learning Policy Study Management Human Resource Development Leadership Moral Values Quality
Assurances Economy

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAMMES OFFERED
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology
Master of Information Technology
Master of Computer Science (Soft Computing)
Master of Computer Science (Software Engineering)
Master of Computer Science (Web Technology)
Master of Computer Science (Information Security)
Research Mixed Mode

RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Areas of Research:
SOFT COMPUTING
Data Mining Neural Network Swarm Intelligence
Set Pattern Recognition Image Processing

Decision Tree Data Clustering Data Classification Rough Set Soft

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Software Specification Software Management Software Testing Formal Method
GRID AND CLOUD
Data Management Data Replication Security in Cloud
SECURITY
Digital Forensic Cryptography Steganography Trusted Computing Grid and Cloud Security Computer and
Security Security and Privacy

Network

INTERACTIVE MEDIA
Video Visualization Human Computer Interaction Content Adaption Mobile Adaption
WEB TECHNOLOGY
Web Technology Ontology-Ontology Mapping

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAMMES OFFERED
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Technology
Master of Engineering Technology

RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Areas of Research:
Civil Engineering Technology Electrical Engineering Technology Chemistry Engineering Technology Mechanical
Engineering Technology Occupational Safety and Health

CENTRE FOR GRADUATE STUDIES

PROGRAMMES OFFERED
Master of Science in Railway Engineering
RAILWAY ENGINEERING
Electives

Railway Electrification System Railway Operation and Maintenance Railway Track Engineering Design
Signalling and Communication Project Management Rolling Stocks Technologies and Maintenance

ABOUT THE PROSPECTUS

This prospectus is named THE ERUDITION to reflect profound scholarly knowledge acquired by graduate
from UTHM postgraduate studies programmes. ERUDITION means WISDOM or accumulated knowledge or
enlightenment or having or showing extensive scholarship or learned as defined by Collins and
synonyms.com (2010).

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