Programme offered
Master
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (By Research)
The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (By Research) is a full research programme that allows candidates to pursue specialised study in their chosen area of Electrical or Electronic Engineering over 2–4 years, depending on full-time or part-time enrolment. Designed for aspiring researchers, academicians, R&D engineers, engineering specialists, and technopreneurs, the programme enables students to contribute significant academic knowledge to their selected field.
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (By Research)
The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering is a full research programme offering candidates a unique opportunity to delve into their specialized interests within the Mechanical Engineering discipline for a duration of 2-4 years. During this time, candidates have the chance to make significant academic contributions to the understanding of their chosen research area.
Prospective candidates include future researchers or academicians in universities or research institutions, as well as R&D engineers, engineering specialists, and technopreneurs.
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (By Research)
The Master of Science in Civil Engineering (By Research) is a full research programme that allows candidates to pursue specialised study in a chosen area of civil engineering over 2–4 years, enabling them to contribute meaningful academic advancements in their field. It is ideal for aspiring researchers, academicians, R&D engineers, engineering specialists, and technopreneurs.
Master of Science in Accounting (By Research)
This is a programme designed for professional and academics seeking career advancement in accounting, finance, and other business-related areas.
The programme comprises taught courses and a thesis. Students are required to produce an accounting related thesis that demonstrates students understanding on the theoretical foundations, ethical judgments, and critical and strategic thinking ability of emerging accounting issues.
Master of Science in Finance (By Research)
Master of Science in Finance (By Research) programme is particularly relevant for those interested in pursuing a career in investment banking, financial research and financial trading.
The programme is specifically designed for those who are interested to become researchers, academics and consultants in a variety of business and management disciplines. In exceptional circumstances graduates from other disciplines can be considered.
Master of Science in Information Technology (By Research)
The Master of Science in Information Technology (By Research) provides advanced knowledge and skills for addressing an organization’s computing needs and is designed for graduates from both Computer Science and Information Technology backgrounds.
The program can be completed within 2-3 years for full-time candidates and 3-4 years for part-time candidates.-
Master of Information Technology (By Coursework & Research)
Master of Information Technology (By Coursework & Research) program aims at providing Master’s Degree holders with advanced knowledge and skills in dealing with an organization’s computing requirements and needs.
This program intends to cater for both Computer Science and Information Technology graduates.
Master of Engineering Management (By Coursework & Project)
Master of Engineering Management (By Coursework & Project) program is introduced in line with the need to further expose the working engineers and other professionals with related management tools.
Professionals are sometimes in predicament when they are given responsibility to lead organization or departments due to their lack of managerial skills which could affect their performance.
Master of Structural Engineering (By Coursework & Project)
The Master of Structural Engineering (Structure C) is a quarter research programme of which candidates are given the unique opportunity to follow their interest in a specialised area of research in Structural Engineering for 2 semesters worth 10 credit hours.
Apart from that, the students will be attending 10 postgraduate courses which comprise 1 compulsory course, 6 core courses, and 3 elective courses with a total 30 credit hours whereby the students will be equipped with advanced technical knowledge in the field of structural engineering.
Master of Business Administration (By Coursework and Project)
The MBA UNITEN equips professionals with essential leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills for today’s fast-evolving business landscape. The program focuses on innovation, sustainability, digitalization, and energy-related business, and can be completed in as little as one year through either the conventional or ODL mode. With 40 credits that include core courses, an elective, and two applied business projects, UNITEN’s MBA is designed to help professionals advance their careers and lead meaningful change.
Master of Energy Management (By Coursework & Project)
Master of Energy Management is a program designed to nurture students to appreciate the energy business environment together with the fundamental economic and technological concept in energy industries, participants will gain the ability to develop and implement strategies to address major issues in energy industries including energy applications, regulations and policies, besides strengthening their ability to live and work in energy business and technological environment and immediate futures needs of professional who wish to achieve fundamentals and practical understanding of energy management.
Master of Artificial Intelligence (By Coursework & Project)
The Master of Artificial Intelligence (MAI) at UNITEN is a coursework-based programme designed to produce skilled AI specialists with strong technical, analytical, and leadership abilities. It covers core AI areas such as machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, reinforcement learning, and AI ethics, supported by programming and research methodology. Students complete a final project focused on real-world problem solving and can finish the programme in one year full-time or two years part-time, with options for credit transfer and alumni discounts. Supported by strong industry linkages, the MAI prepares graduates for high-demand careers including AI software developer, machine learning engineer, data analyst, and NLP specialist across various sectors.
Master of Business Administration (By Coursework & Project) - Open and Distance Learning
This course develops strategic leaders with strong critical thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills. The program focuses on innovation, sustainability, digitalization, and energy-related business to meet Industry 5.0 needs. Students can complete the flexible 40-credit program in as little as one year through either the conventional or ODL mode, which includes core subjects, an elective, and applied business projects. UNITEN’s MBA equips professionals to advance their careers and lead effective organizational change.
Master of Data Science (By Coursework & Project)
The Master of Data Science (MDS) at UNITEN is a coursework-based programme designed to equip students with advanced skills in data analytics, machine learning, text analytics, data visualization, and Python programming. Students can complete the programme in one year full-time or two years part-time, with options for electives and a final practical project that builds real-world problem-solving skills. Supported by strong industry linkages, the MDS prepares graduates for high-demand roles such as data scientist, data analyst, business intelligence specialist, and machine learning practitioner across various sectors.
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) is a full research programme where candidates are given unique opportunity to follow their interest in a specialised area of research (including major research areas of electrical, electronics, mechanical and civil engineering) for 3-7 years and make an important academic contribution to the knowledge of chosen research area.
Prospective candidates include future researchers or academicians in universities or research institutions, as well as R&D engineers, engineering specialists, and technopreneurs.
Doctor of Philosophy (Business Management)
Doctor of Philosophy (Business Management) gives the opportunities to the candidates to do scientific research and strengthening their academic portfolios and careers.
Experts and high rank academicians from various fields in Business, Finance, Economics and Accounting are available to guide the PhD candidates towards research excellence.
Doctor of Philosophy in Information & Communication Technology
The Doctor of Philosophy in Information & Communication Technology programme aims to equip candidates with the ability to generate new knowledge and advance existing knowledge and applications of computing solutions across organizations, society, and the global community.
It exposes the practitioners/researchers to advanced study and training in research, culminating in the submission of a thesis. This program intends to develop research capability, creativity, and ability to collate the results of the research work and to present them in a clear manner, as well as demonstrate knowledge of the literature of the subject.