Master of Electrical Engineering (By Coursework & Research)

College of Graduate Studies

Overview

Master of Electrical Engineering (By Coursework & Research)
This programme combines advanced coursework with supervised research to develop in-depth technical expertise and research capabilities in electrical engineering. It covers specialised areas such as power systems, electronics, control, and communication technologies, preparing graduates to solve complex engineering problems and pursue professional or research-oriented careers in advanced electrical engineering fields.

About Programme

Master of Electrical Engineering (By Coursework & Research) is a half-research program where candidates are given the unique opportunity to follow their interest in a specialized area of research of Electrical/ Communication Systems Engineering for 1-4 years and make an important academic contribution to the knowledge of the chosen research area.

Prospective candidates can venture into careers in engineering services, electrical power generation, transmission and distribution, design and production of communications systems and equipment as well as researchers/ academicians in universities and/or research institutions. Candidates will also be able to further their study to a PhD program in the related discipline of engineering.

🗓️ Intakes

January, June & September

🕒 Duration

1 - 2 years (full-time)

2 - 4 years (part-time)

🪙 Total Programme Fee

RM28,100 - for Malaysian students

RM31,100 - for International students

What You Will Learn

✔️ Advanced Applied Telecommunication System	✔️ Project Management
✔️ Advanced Digital Signal Processing	✔️ Advanced Applied Telecommunication System
✔️ Data Network Design and Analysis	✔️ Optical Fiber Communication
✔️ Power Systems Operation and Planning	✔️ Antennas Technology for Wireless Communications
✔️ Power Systems Protection	✔️ High Voltage Engineering
✔️ Renewable Energy Sources	✔️ Power Systems Steady State Analysis
✔️ Research Methodology	✔️ Power Conversion Systems
✔️ Research Project - dissertation (20 Credit hours)	✔️ Advanced Artificial Intelligence

Entry Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by UNITEN Senate; OR
A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment.
Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UNITEN and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (iii).
For international students: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 or its equivalent.