Doctor of Engineering (DEng)
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) | 4-Year Doctoral Programme
The Doctor of Engineering (DEng) is a 4-year doctoral level programme combining academic research and scholarship with industrial problem-solving and project management. The programme incorporates the industrial relevant research, team leadership and unique university-industry partnership. The academic degree awarded on the basis of advanced study and research in engineering is equivalent to a PhD degree in engineering/applied sciences. The innovative research output from the programme is expected to be immediately useful to the participating company.
The DEng programme offers an opportunity for outstanding engineers to enhance their qualification through a mix of broadly based technical and professional training while completing an industry-based research project. Successful researchers after completing the programme not only graduate with the title Doctor of Engineering, but also with the important mix of professional skills, technical knowledge and research experience that will enable them to progress to senior positions within industry at an acceleration rate.
- A Master degree (or equivalent) from any institution of higher learning recognized by the Malaysian Government with CGPA at least 2.75; AND
- Have at least 3 years of working experience; AND
- Has obtained the approval from employer to accommodate the research project in the workplace; OR
- A Master degree related to the field and obtained consent from the employer for the research project
DEng programme consists of two components: taught course and research.
| Components | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sem 1 | Sem 2 | Sem 1 | Sem 2 | Sem 1 | Sem 2 | |
| Course Work | 3 credits | 3 credits | 3 credits | 3 credits | 3 credits | 3 credits |
| Research | ← Runs concurrently throughout the programme → | |||||
Depending on the faculty, the subjects consist of the following:
| University Compulsory Subjects (2 Subjects) |
Faculty Subjects (4 Subjects) |
Research |
|---|---|---|
| PPSW 6013Research Methodology | Faculty of Electrical Engineering – 4 master level subjects |
🔧 Based on real industrial problems 📄 Research will be carried out in the industry 📋 Submit research thesis at the end of study |
| PPSW 6023Entrepreneurship | Faculty of Electronic & Computer Engineering – 4 master level subjects |
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| PPSW 6033Engineering and Technology Management | Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering – 4 master level subjects |
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| PPSW 6053Quality Systems Management | Faculty of Mechanical Engineering – 4 master level subjects |
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| PPSW 6073Project Management |