Master of Electrical Engineering (Structure B)

Course Overview

Master of Electrical Engineering (Structure B) 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.

Curriculum

The program can be completed within 1-3 years for full-time candidates and 2-4 years for part-time candidates.  Candidates who enroll in this program are required to register for the following courses:

Core Courses (9+20 Credit Hours)

• Advanced Artificial Intelligence
• Project Management
• Research Methodology
• Research Project – Dissertation (20 Credit hours)

Elective Courses (12 credit hours - any 4 subjects)

• Advanced Applied Telecommunication System
• Advanced Digital Signal Processing
• Optical Fiber Communication
• Data Network Design and Analysis
• Antennas Technology for Wireless Communications
• Power Systems Operation and Planning
• High Voltage Engineering
• Power Systems Protection
• Power Systems Steady State Analysis
• Renewable Energy Sources
• Power Conversion Systems
• Engineering Diagnostics Tools

Key Research Areas

• Automation and Embedded Computing System
• Communications Systems and Networks
• Micro and Nano Engineering
• Photonics Technologies
• Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering
• Signal Processing and Control Systems
• System and Machine Intelligence
• Distributed Generation
• High Voltage Systems
• Power Quality
• Power System Analysis
• Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
• Smart Grid

Entry Requirements

i. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or

ii. 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

iii. 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.

iv. Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (iii).

v. 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.

Career Prospects

The Master of Electrical Engineering (Structure B) at Universiti Tenaga Nasional strives to establish higher levels of critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students. Graduates from the program will be equipped with extensive cognitive abilities and have the capability to be employed in occasions which require advanced intellectual competencies and professionalism, covering areas such as communications engineering and electrical power engineering. Thus, graduates can venture into careers in engineering services, electrical power generation, transmission and distribution, design and production of communications systems equipment as well as researchers/ academicians in universities and / or research institutions. Graduates will also be able to further their study to a PhD program in the related discipline of engineering.