Bachelor of Science in Geoinformatics with Honours

The programme is offered on a full-time basis over four years (8 semesters) with a total of 127 credit hours. The curriculum is divided into:
Programme Core Courses
Programme Electives Courses
Compulsory University Courses

PEO1: Knowledgeable, creative and innovative in solving geospatial related
problems by benefiting information and communication technology.

PEO2: Good interpersonal skills with continuous effort towards career
advancement through good quality leadership, lifelong learning and
business opportunities.

PEO3: Demonstrate professionalism and uphold ethical values within organisation
and society.

PLO1 - Ability to demonstrate knowledge in geospatial field.
PLO2 - Ability to apply the knowledge in the form of theory and skill in geospatial field.
PLO3 - Ability to manage and analyse related data and information for specific purposes Geospatial field.
PLO4 - Ability to adapt in different situation of Geospatial-based industrial needs.
PLO5 - Ability to communicate effectively delivering geospatial technical information
PLO6 - Ability to use related technology and software for geospatial information and application in a competent manner.
PLO7 - Ability to analyse numerical information for making accurate decision and conclusion.
PLO8 - Ability to work in a multi- disciplinary team for nurturing leadership skills.
PLO9 - Ability to independently grasp the new development of Geospatial field by adapting to latest technology.
PLO10 - Ability to identify and apply business opportunities and entrepreneurial skill in geospatial-related projects.
PLO11 - Ability to act professionally and according to the correct ethical skills in dealing with current and global issues.

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 the programme may work as GIS professionals at various government
and private organizations. Among the posts that can be held are:
1. Jurugeospatial (Gred J41 - Gred J52) - Government Public Sector
2. Geospatialist
3. GIS/Remote Sensing Manager
4. Geospatial Data Scientist
5. GIS Analyst
6. Geospatial Database Administrator
7. GIS Programmer/Application Developer
8. GIS/Remote Sensing Project Manager
9. GIS/Remote Sensing Project Consultant
10. Web Developer
Agencies may require the service of these graduates include:
1. Government departments that are directly related to geospatial data
management such as Department of Surveying and Mapping Malaysia (JUPEM),
Pusat Geospatial Negara (PGN) and Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA).
2. Government departments that use geospatial information in their daily
operation such as Forestry Department, Department of Agriculture, Public Works
Department, Department of Environment, Department of Town and Regional
Planning and Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (DCA)
3. Organizations that are involved in utility works among which include the Water
Supply, Telekom Malaysia (TM), Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) and Petroliam
Nasional (PETRONAS).
4. Organization that are involved in road infrastructure such as PLUS and Prolintas.
5. Local Authorities and Municipalities (City Hall, City Council, Municipal Council
and District Council).
6. Retail Companies such as AEON
7. Private companies dealing with data acquisition and processing such as land
surveying firms, software vendors and digital data providers.
8. Higher learning institution (UTM, UM, UKM, UPM, USM, UiTM, UMP, UMK and
Polytechnic)
9. Other land-related agencies.
10. The service of GIS professionals is becoming more important as more demands
for geospatial data handling are emerging due to the rapid growth of the
country’s development. The graduates of this programme can expect a very
good future in their career and can always play their role in fulfilling such
demands.

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