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Master of Science in Electronic Systems Engineeri​​ng

(JPT/BPP(R-DL/0713/7/0006)04/29) (MQA/SWA 11190)


Introduction

A master programme in Electronics Systems Engineering Programme is tailored to train young graduates and professionals with advanced design in integrated circuit design and applications and entrepreneurship skills to enable them to perform R&D and commercialisation activities and move up the value chain from the manufacturing era to the design era of the electronic industry. 

Besides providing in-depth knowledge of specific subject areas, this programme is also intended to expose the graduates and engineers with a range of analytical and research skills that would be of long-term value. Graduates with a Master of Science in Electronics Systems Engineering degree will enhance their employment and career prospects in the telecommunication, computers, and electronics and semiconductor industry. The degree is also a good starting point for a career in research and academia.

Programme Objective

  1. Electronics Systems Engineering specialists with insights to articulate complex industry problems and solutions.
  2. Industry leaders with integrity towards sustainable development through continuous improvement and innovation for the betterment of society.​

Programme Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate in-depth and frontier knowledge and understanding in the relevant field/s or practice
  2. ​Critically and creatively apply knowledge in one or more fields to resolve complex disciplinary and practical problems
  3.  Conduct credible problem solving or investigation to resolve complex issues and questions in the field or practice
  4.  Conduct research or investigation with minimal supervision adhering to legal, ethical, professional and sustainable practice
  5.  Demonstrate leadership qualities through collaboration with peers and others
  6.  Communicate and interact effectively with peers in the field/s as well as general audience
  7.  Select and use suitable digital and analytical tool techniques to resolve problems
  8.  Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and personal development

Programme Highlights

  1. Three elective courses were designed and updated based on current needs of IC design companies in Penang, i.e. Low power VLSI course, Advanced Digital Systems Design course, and System Verification course covering the following topics
    • low power design​
    • memory design
    • verification & test
  2.  The programme heavily uses System Verilog & Python
  3.  Exposes students to the digital and analog integrated circuits design 

Programme Details

Department: Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering​ 

Intakes: January, May, and September

Mode of Deliverance:

Modular
FT Min 1.5 years, Max 3 years; FT ODL 1 year, Max 3 years
Full Time/Full Time ODL

Entry Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognised university with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent OR;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognised university with a CGPA of 2.00 - 2.49 or its equivalent will require 5 years of working experience and internal rigorous assessment

Apel.A field:
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering

English Requirements
  • A minimum TOEFL score of 550 or equivalent
  • A minimum IELTS score of 6​.0 or equivalent
  • Native English speakers or holding a degree with English as the medium of instruction may be exempted from this requirement

Pre-requisite courses

Bachelor’s Degree from non-engineering relevant will have to take pre-requisite courses as below:

  • Microelectronic Physics & Devices
  • Communication Systems

It will be conducted 100% online

Estimated Total Cost Fee
RM 29,550 (Malaysian)
RM 38,600 (International)

Career Prospects
Electronics Design Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer, R&D Engineer, IoT Solutions Engineer, Hardware/Software Systems Integration Engineer, VLSI Design Engineer, ASIC/FPGA Design Engineer, IC Verification Engineer, AI/ML Engineer, Computer Vision Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer

Programme Curriculum Structure

Core Courses:
  1. Advanced Engineering Mathematics for Systems Analysis & Design
  2. Modern Communication & Network Systems
  3. Advanced Embedded Systems
  4. Advanced Digital Systems Design
  5. VLSI Systems Design 

University Requirement Courses:
  1. Research Methodology
  2. Data Analytics
  3. Project Management
R&D Project Courses:
  1. R&D Project 1
  2. R&D Project 2

Students may choose one of the following elective tracks:
Track 1: Integrated Circuits System
  1. System Verification & Test Methodologies
  2. Advanced Analog IC Design
  3. Low Power VLSI Systems

Track 2: Intelligent Systems
  1. Sensors & Systems
  2. Intelligent Systems
  3. 3Image Processing & Computer Vision

Track 3: Industrial instrumentation systems
  1. Industrial Instrumentation Design & Safety
  2. Metering Systems Technology
  3. Advanced Process Control


Contact​

Programme Manager
AP Ts Dr Fawnizu Azmadi Hussin
Email: fawnizu@utp.edu.my
Direct Line: +6053687811

Academic Executive
Mr Md Fahmi Firdaus Hashim
Email: fahmi.hashim@utp.edu.my
Direct Line: +6053687862

General Inquiries
Ms Nurul Asmira Sulaiman
Email: asmira.sulaiman@utp.edu.my
Direct Line: +6053688192​​​