APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme

This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:

• High-quality undergraduate engineering education by providing students with a curriculum that is firmly grounded in electrical & electronic engineering fundamentals.
• A study in both the areas of electronics fundamentals as well as electrical power systems including the areas of generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy.

This programme is accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).

http://www.bem.org.my/engineering-accreditation-council

Programme Educational Objectives:

Graduates of APU Bachelor of Engineering in their respective programs are expected within five years of graduation to attain the following programme educational objectives:

• Be a practicing engineer contributing to the development of Electrical or Electronic Engineering while demonstrating professionalism.
• Pursue engineering innovation via career advancement opportunities and/or advanced studies in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.  

An Electrical Engineer may be responsible for research, design , development, manufacturing and management of complex hardware and software systems and reliable, cost effective devices, many involving the use of new information and computer intensive technologies. These include:

• Integrated electronic systems
• Renewable energy systems
• Generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power
• Instrumentation in electrical and electronic systems
• Manufacturing
• Microelectronics
• Photoelectronics

Programme Outcomes:

The students, upon completion of their study, should attain the following outcomes:

• Ability to gain and apply principles of Mathematics, Science and Engineering to the solutions of complex engineering problems
• Ability to undertake complex engineering problem analysis and apply engineering principles to solve them.
• Ability to select and use suitable tools and techniques for complex engineering problems
• Ability to investigate complex engineering problems using research techniques.
• Ability to design innovative solutions for complex engineering problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally on complex engineering activities
• Ability to comprehend and demonstrate good practices of engineering in sustainable development and environmental considerations for the solutions of complex engineering problems 
• Ability to engage in professional engineering practice for safety, health, social, cultural and legal responsibilities in developing solutions for complex engineering problems
• Ability to execute the responsibilities of an Engineer professionally and ethically.
• Ability to function effectively as a team leader or a member in a team within multi-disciplinary settings.
• Ability to recognize the need for, and be able to engage in independent and life-long learning towards continuous professional development
• Ability to demonstrate entrepreneurship skills, engineering project management and economic decision making in multidisciplinary environments

DEGREE LEVEL 1

Students will understand the basic principles of engineering in the areas of Circuit Analysis, Engineering Materials, Engineering Statics & Dynamics and Engineering Design. Other modules aim to provide the basic academic skills required to meet the demands of employers, as well as thorough grounding in principles of IT and management. Important and relevant skills for managing activities and for their own independent learning are also introduced.

Common Modules

• Analysis of Circuits
• Instrumentation & Measurement
• Introduction to Management
• Engineering Mathematics 1
• Engineering Mathematics 2
• Introduction to C Programming
• Industry 4.0
• Engineering Materials
• Engineering Design
• Engineering Statics & Dynamic

DEGREE LEVEL 2

Here, students start specialising in modules that develop the necessary underlying knowledge and skills in Electrical & Electronic Engineering with modules such as Analogue Electronics, Digital Electronics, Electromagnetic Field Theory, Engineering Software & Applications and Signals and Linear Systems. Engineering Mathematics is provided for the better understanding of the engineering modules.

Common Modules

• Analogue Electronics
• Digital Electronics
• Engineering Mathematics 3
• Electromagnetic Field Theory
• Engineering Software & Applications
• Signals and Linear Systems

Specialised Modules

• Electrical Machines 1
• Electrical Machines 2
• Electrical Power Utilization
• Sensors & Actuator

DEGREE LEVEL 3

Specialised knowledge and skills in the areas of Control Engineering, Computer Architecture, Communication Engineering Principles, Numerical Methods and Statistics, Microprocessor Systems & Embedded Software, Digital Signal Processing, Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Power, PLC & Pneumatic Systems and Power Electronics & Drives are the critical focus of this level. There is further development of the ability to apply relevant engineering skills with strong critical thinking and analysis. Independent learning continues in all modules.

Common Modules

• Control Engineering
• Computer Architecture
• Communication Engineering Principles
• Numerical Methods & Statistics
• Microprocessor Systems & Embedded Software
• Digital Signal Processing
• Engineering Project Management

Specialised Modules

• Generation, Transmission & Distribution of Electrical Power
• PLC & Pneumatic Systems
• Power Electronics & Drives

INTERNSHIP (16 weeks)

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

DEGREE LEVEL 4

The final year Engineering modules provide the necessary industry application and technological skills which become very useful for employment upon graduation. Students’ personal and professional development, technical capability and understanding of how to innovate, generate and manage the creation of new ideas will be enhanced. Students will deliver several Engineering Projects where they will demonstrate higher level critical thinking, analysis and solutions development skills which will enhance their employability.

Common Modules

• Project Phase 1 (Investigation)
• Project Phase 2 (Implementation)
• Group Design Project
• Engineer in Society

Specialised Modules

• Analogue Integrated Circuits and Systems
• Power System Analysis
• High Voltage Engineering

Elective Modules (choose 2)

• Switchgears & Protection
• Renewable Energy
• Optical Communication & Network
• Product Creation Technology

MQA Compulsory Subjects *

• Ethnic Relations (M’sian Students)
• Islamic & Asian Civilisation (M’sian Students)
• Malaysian Studies (Int’l Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
• Workplace Professional Communication Skills
• Employee & Employment Trends
• Co-Curriculum

(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency)

DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 1 OF THE DEGREE:

STPM         

•  2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry), and a Credit in Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry) at SPM Level or its equivalent.

A-LEVEL

•  2 Passes in A-Level including Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry), and a Credit in Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry) at SPM/O-Level/ IGCSE or its equivalent.

UEC

• 5 Grade B’s in UEC, including Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry).

FOUNDATION/ MATRICULATION

• Passed the relevant Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.0) with a Credit in Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry) at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.

Direct Entry to level 2 of the Degree:

• Successful completion of the APU/APIIT Diploma or

• Successful completion of studies in another recognised institute with academic credits equivalent to Level 1 of an Honours Degree (Subject to the approval of the APU/APIIT Academic Board)

English Requirements (International Students)

• IELTS : 5.0
• TOEFL IBT : 42
• Pearson (PTE) : 47
• MUET : Band 3

From geographical information systems that can continuously provide the location of a vehicle to giant electric power generators, electrical and electronics engineers are responsible for a wide range of technologies. A degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering offers challenging opportunities over a wide range of activities from research and design to operations, management and planning. Career choices are in diverse areas such as Power Systems, Electrical equipment manufacturing and testing, Biomedical Engineering and Computer Systems Engineering and also as technical experts on engineering projects in the Banking and Finance Industry.

• Electrical Engineer
• Power Engineer
• Design Engineer
• Product Engineer
• Electronics Engineer
• QA/QC Engineer
• Sales Engineer
• Support Engineer
• R&D Engineer
• Power Plant Engineer
• Optical Engineer
• Transmission Engineer