Master of Philosophy Field of Research : Structures and Materials

Mode of Study: The course is offered in full-time mode.
Assessment Methods: Assessment is based on research reports, Master thesis, and oral presentations.

University Compulsory Courses (Total: 6 Credits)
UEAP 6013 Research Methodology – 3 credits
UXXX XXX3 University General Elective Course – 3 credits

Student Presentations:
First Stage – 2nd Semester

Evaluation:
Progress Report – Every Semester

PEO 1: Mastery of knowledge and competency in advanced areas of Civil Engineering.
PEO 2: Professionalism and high standards of ethical conducts within organization and society.
PEO 3: Responsive to changing situations by continuously acquiring new knowledge and skills.

PLO 1 – Advanced Knowledge
Synthesize, critique, apply, and extend in-depth relevant knowledge independently using innovative techniques, tools, and skills in the field of Civil Engineering as a basis for research to produce new ideas and solutions.

PLO 2 – Cognitive Skills
Create new concepts/theories/solutions/practices through independent research and originality that satisfies international standards within the field of Civil Engineering using the latest techniques, tools, and skills.

PLO 3 – Practical Skills
Integrate highly advanced and specialized research methodologies and tools based on the forefront knowledge and latest developments in the field of Civil Engineering to solve complex research problems with a reasonable degree of originality.

PLO 4 – Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrate decent collaboration with peers, scholarly communities, and society at large in the relevant field of expertise and research.

PLO 5 – Communication Skills
Effectively communicate the knowledge, skills, ideas, and research findings using appropriate methods to peers, scholarly communities, and societies through various mediums.

PLO 6 – Digital Skills
Use, improve existing, or develop new appropriate tools or methodologies using a broad range of digital technology, media, and software to support and enhance research activities.

PLO 7 – Numeracy Skill
Demonstrate skills in designing, critical evaluation, and analyzing numerical and graphical data using quantitative or qualitative tools to support and enhance research activities.

PLO 8 – Leadership, Autonomy and Responsibility
Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and management skills, and take full responsibility for own work, and significantly for others in the research organization.

PLO 9 – Personal Skills
Engage in self-advancement through continuous learning or professional development.

PLO 10 – Entrepreneurial Skills
Develop potential commercialization research output

PLO 11 – Ethics and Professionalism Skills
Demonstrate adherence to legal, and professional and contribute to the development of ethical sound codes of practice

Lecturers, Researchers, Engineers, Governmental officers

Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)