Master of Gas Engineering and Management
Programme Overview
Max: 4 Years
Fees
Programme Codes
The master´s degree programme in Gas Engineering and Management is designed to address the need for skilled gas engineering professionals by integrating the technical and management aspects of gas engineering with an emphasis on natural gas into a graduate degree program. The intent is to provide quality post-graduate education to those interested in working in the natural gas industry and further equip engineering professionals with strong technical skills and management knowledge.
The Master of Gas Engineering and Management programme is offered on a full-time basis at the UTM main campus in Johor Bahru. The duration of study is one to four years. This programme is open for any graduates with a degree in science, technology and engineering. Graduates from other disciplines but with relevant experiences are also encouraged to apply.
The programme has been awarded as a competency course which has been approved by Suruhanjaya Tenaga. The certificate holder will be exempted from written examination by Suruhanjaya Tenaga in the qualifying requirement for Competent Gas Engineer or Competent Gas Supervisor.
Total Credit
Core Courses (21 credits)
Elective Courses (9 credits)
Master Projects (10 credits)
PEO1 : Mastery of knowledge and competency in advanced areas of Gas Engineering and Management field.
PEO2 : Practice professionalism and high standards of ethical conducts within organization and society.
PEO3 : Responsive to changing situations by continuously acquiring new knowledge and skills.
PLO1 : Attain new frontiers of knowledge to solve critical issues of a field in Gas Engineering and Management.
PLO2 : Solve complex problems critically and integratively using systematic approaches.
PLO3 : Apply practical skills to solve problems in the field of Gas Engineering and Management.
PLO4 : Demonstrate effective collaboration with stakeholders professionally.
PLO5 : Communicate effectively the knowledge, skills and ideas using appropriate methods to peers, experts and communities.
PLO6 : Use digital technologies and appropriate softwares competently to enhance study and practice.
PLO7 : Evaluate numerical and graphical data critically using quantitative or qualitative tools in solving problems.
PLO8 : Demonstrate leadership, autonomy and responsibility in conducting and managing research and resources.
PLO9: Engage self-advancement through continuous learning or professional development.
PLO10 : Initiate entrepreneurial projects supported by relevant knowledge and expertise.
PLO11 : Demonstrate respectable ethical conducts and professionalism skills in an organization and society.
UTM Master’s Degree Entry Requirements (Local & International)
To be eligible for a Master’s by Coursework program at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), applicants—both local and international—must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with good honours from UTM or any recognized institution, or an equivalent qualification accepted by the UTM Senate. Relevant working experience may be considered for certain cases.
Academic Requirements
Applicants must have at least one of the following academic standings:
A CPA of 2.50 and above on a 4.00 scale; or
A CPA of 3.13 and above on a 5.00 scale; or
A CPA of 12.5 and above on a 20 scale; or
A percentage score of 62.5% and above; or
A score of 625 and above on a 1000-point scale.
Applicants who do not meet these minimum requirements, but possess a lower second-class degree (e.g. third class or general pass), must have at least five (5) years of relevant work experience in the intended field of study. This applies to both local and international candidates.
Admission through APEL (For malaysian candidates only)
Malaysian citizens with an APEL.A T7 certificate can be considered for admission (subject to faculty approval).
Visit https://apel.utm.my/ for more information about APEL certificate.
English Language Requirements (International Applicants Only)
If your previous degree was not conducted in English, you’ll need to meet UTM’s English proficiency standards. Accepted minimum scores include:
MUET Band 4.0
IELTS Band 6.0
TOEFL iBT score of 60
Pearson (PTE Academic) score of 59
Cambridge English score of 169 (B2 level)
Or completion of ELS Level 109 (CIEP)
If your score is lower, you’ll need to attend either UTM's Intensive English Programme (IEP) or ELS CIEP and complete up to Level 109.
Visit https://admission.utm.my/english-language-requirements-3/ for more information about English requirements.
Who’s Exempted?
You’re exempted from English tests if:
You finished high school or graduated from English-speaking countries (like the US, UK, Australia, Singapore, India, Nigeria, etc.).
You’re an undergraduate with international school, A-Levels, or IB qualifications.
You’re a postgraduate from Brunei, Indonesia, or other Malay-speaking countries and your thesis will be written in Malay (with approval).
For Islamic Civilization postgrads, thesis in Arabic is also allowed (with approval).
Linguaskill is a 100% online and computer-based test, which enables test takers to be remotely proctored and have their English competency levels tested wherever they are. However, we would like to inform you that UTM will only accept the Linguaskill Online language proficiency test results if the candidate registers for the test with a Malaysian test center specifically under SASBADI (Institution: MY959) which is the exclusive and authorized Linguaskill Agent by Cambridge Assessment English in Malaysia. The decision to use a VPN to register for the Linguaskill test with a Malaysian test centeris up to the individual student.
Candidates may click the link below to register for the Cambridge Linguaskill test: https://e4c.sasbadi.com/linguaskill/register/ra-utm1-c1
Health Requirements (International Students)
All international students must undergo a mandatory health screening upon arriving in Malaysia. You must be free from any infectious or contagious diseases, and if you're from a yellow fever endemic country, you must provide a valid immunization certificate. Without it, you may be subject to quarantine for up to 6 days. UTM reserves the right to withdraw admission offers or terminate enrollment if a student is found to have serious health issues that may affect their academic progress.
1. Gas Distribution Engineer / Manager
2. Energy-related Engineer / Manager
2. Project Engineer / Manager
3. Consultant in the Gas Industry
4. Research and Development in Gas Technologies
1. MQA
2. Awarded Competency programme approved by Suruhanjaya Tenaga.
Programme Director
Email :nazrisokri@utm.my
Contact Number: 017-7996378
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