Bachelor of Science (Industrial Mathematics) with Honours

Undergraduate SCIENCE UTM Johor Bahru

Programme Overview

Faculty
Faculty of Science
Duration
Min: 4 Years
Max: 6 Years
Total Credit
129
Study Scheme
Full Time
Study Mode
Taught Course
Delivery Mode
Face-to-Face

Fees

Malaysian
RM10,760
Local Student Fees
International
RM63,000
International Student Fees

Programme Codes

UTM Code SSCMH
UPU Code UT6440002
NEC 0540 (Mathematics and Statistics Not Further Defined)
MQA MQA/SWA0765

The Bachelor of Science (Industrial Mathematics) with Honours is a four-year full-time programme designed to produce graduates with strong mathematical competencies who are capable of addressing both qualitative and quantitative problems across a wide range of industries. Graduates are well prepared to undertake productive roles in planning, decision-making, analysis, and supervision within industrial and public sector organisations. In addition, they demonstrate effective teamwork and leadership abilities, supported by strong communication and interpersonal skills. The programme also fosters a commitment to lifelong learning, enabling graduates to continuously adapt to evolving challenges and to identify and seize emerging opportunities in the professional and business landscape.

The programme is offered on a full-time basis over four years (8 semesters), comprising a total of 129 credit hours. The curriculum is structured into the following components:
Faculty Core: 24 credits (18.6%)
Programme Core: 53 credits (41.1%)
Programme Electives: 33 credits (25.6%)
University General Courses (General Courses, Languages, Entrepreneurship, Free Electives): 19 credits (14.7%)

The overall structure of the programme is further organised into two main parts:

Part A: Mathematics Courses (110 credits, 85.3%)
This component forms the core disciplinary knowledge and technical training of the programme, consisting of:
Lectures: 92 credits (71.3%)
Industrial Training: 12 credits (9.3%)
Final Year Undergraduate Project: 6 credits (4.7%)

Part B: Related & University General Courses (19 credits, 14.7%)
This component supports the development of soft skills, communication abilities, and holistic education, including:
University General Courses: 8 credits (6.2%)
Languages: 6 credits (4.65%)
Co-curriculum: 2 credits (1.55%)
Free Elective: 3 credits (2.32%)

This balanced curriculum ensures that graduates acquire strong theoretical foundations, practical industrial exposure, and essential soft skills, enabling them to be competitive and adaptable in both professional and academic environments.

The PEO of the program is to produce graduates who are:
1. Knowledgeable and competent in managing industrial problems related to the field of mathematics.
2. Innovative with distinctive leadership qualities and comply to industrial standards of ethical conduct.
3. Contribute professionally towards a sustainable and well-being community.

PLO1 - Integrate theoretical and technical knowledge in industrial and applied mathematics.
PLO2 - Construct solutions to issues in industrial problems using mathematical and statistical knowledge.
PLO3 - Apply mathematical and statistical approaches to developed industrial processes.
PLO4 - Work effectively with a wide variety of people during the process of problem solving.
PLO5 - Present ideas professionally in an appropriate context to a diversity of audiences.
PLO6 - Use a wide range of information, media, and technology applications to support the learning process.
PLO7 - Develop numerical and graphical procedures in mathematics and statistics to make the right decisions in managing industrial problems.
PLO8 - Show leadership, autonomy, and responsibility by undertaking significant levels of work in learning communities.
PLO9 - Engage effectively in developing your own skills for career pathways.
PLO10 - Display entrepreneurial skills in appropriate project(s).
PLO11 - Make decisions ethically and professionally in a varied work and social environment.

For Malaysian Students
General Entry Requirements
A pass with credit in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level, and
A pass in Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) with at least C grade (CGPA 2.00) in General Paper and C grade (CGPA 2.00) in any two of the taken subjects in the STPM, or
A pass in STAM Qualification for at least Jayyid level, or
A pass in Malaysian Matriculation Certificate / Foundation with minimum CGPA of 2.00, or
Hold A – Level / International Baccalaureate / Australian Matriculation (Ausmat) Certificate, or
Hold Diploma / Equivalent recognized by Malaysian government and approved by the University Senate or a pass in Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) with at least C Grade (CGPA 2.00) in General Paper and C Grade (CGPA 2.00) in any two of the taken subject in the STPM, or
Hold Diploma Vokasional recognized by Malaysian government and approved by the University Senate, or
Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET).
Special Requirements for the Program

Comply to university general requirements, and
Comply to special requirements for the programme. Please refer to https://admission.utm.my/entry-requirements-ug-malaysian/ for further details.
Do not have any physical disabilities

For International Students
General Entry Requirements
A Senior High School Certificate/Senior Secondary School/other equivalent pre-university qualifications from government schools (with a period of at least 12 years of study from primary to higher secondary). Refer to https://admission.utm.my/general-entry-requirement/ for further details.
Participate in the bridging program organized by the university, and
Attained a minimum Band 3 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)/ Band 5.5 in IELTS/ Score of 46 in TOEFL iBT.
Pass the Health requirements.
Please refer to admission.utm.my/entry-requirements-ug-international/ for further details.

Note: -Year of entry and duration of study will be based on the credit exemptions or credit transfer awarded by the university.

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Graduates of this programme can work as
● Data analyst, data scientist, programmer
● Quality assurance manager, production control engineer and planning officer in industries such as manufacturing, telecommunications and oil & gas.
● Statisticians, operations research analysts, sales and marketing executives in service industries.
● Financial executives in financial institutions.
● Administrative officers in public and private sectors.
● Academicians and researchers in academic and research institutions.

Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)

Programme Director

PM. Dr. Zuhaila Ismail
Email: zuhaila@utm.my
Contact Number UG (Office): 0194734003

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Entry Category (Malaysian) STPM/MATRIKULASI/ASASI, STAM, DIPLOMA
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