Doctor of Professional Practice (DPP)

#Malaysia’s Top University for Engineering, Science & Technology

Faculty
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Duration
Min (3 Yrs) Max (8 Yrs)
Program Total Credit
Study Scheme
Full Time
Study Mode
Mixed Mode (Taught Course and Research) - ODL
Delivery Mode
Online
Campus
UTM Johor Bahru

Program Fees Malaysian

Programe Fees Malaysian
Programme Fees International

Codes

Program Code
UTM: EKMD5LJA
NEC: 0714 (Mechanics and Metal Trades)
MQA: MQA/PSA/18140

Doctor of Professional Practice programme, the first of its kind in Malaysia, is a
collaborative effort by eight engineering, science, and technology faculties of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). It offers a balanced blend of taught coursework and research activities. Candidates will engage in eight cutting-edge courses and complete a capstone project, enabling professionals to apply their extensive practical experience to doctoral-level research.

Programme Core Courses (15 Credits)
Research Methods for Capstone &
Industrial Projects
Project Ideation
Applied Analytics & Data for Decision-
Making
Commercialisation & Marketing for
Innovative Products
Doctoral Seminar in Engineering Research

Capstone Project (56 Credits)
Industrial Project 1: Problem Identification
and Conceptions
Industrial Project 2: Design and Planning
Industrial Project 3: Prototyping and
Development
Industrial Project 4: Implementation and
Testing
Industrial Project 5: Operation and
Performance Assessment
Industrial Project 6: Contributions, Impacts
and Reflections

Elective Courses – Choose 2 from the
followings (6 Credits)
Designing The Future of Work*
Design, Technology and Planning for
Sustainability*
Customer Centricity as Competitive
Advantage*
Artificial Intelligence for Engineering
Projects*
Safety Engineering*
*Subject to availability

University General Course (3 Credits)
Ethics for Professional Practice

PEO1: Menerajui dan mempraktikkan pengetahuan
dankemahiran profesional industri terkini yang
memberikan impak kepada industri dan masyarakat

(Lead and practice cutting edge professional industry
knowledge and skills that can give impact to industry
and society).

PEO2: Memberikan penyelesaian berinovatif terhadap
permasalahan dalam konteks industri dan masyarakat

(Provide innovative solutions to problems within the
industrial and societal context)

PEO3: Mengamalkan sikap profesionalisme dan
tingkah laku beretika tinggi di dalam organisasi dan
masyarakat

(Practice professionalism and high
standards of ethical conduct within organization and
society)

PLO 1: Knowledge and Understanding (KW, Technical)
Mengintegrasi pengetahuan kejuruteraan terkini dalam mengurus operasi dan organisasi dalam menyelesaikan masalah industri dengan penyelesaian yang inovatif dan praktikal

(Integrate advanced engineering knowledge in managing operation and organization in solving industrial problems for innovative and practical
solutions

PLO 2: Cognitive Skills (CG, Technical)
Mengurus masalah secara kritis dan menyarankan penyelesaian yang sesuai dalam standard kejuruteraan menggunakan teknik, kaedah dan kemahiran terkini

(Managing problems critically and propose appropriate
solutions within engineering standards using the
latest techniques, tools, and skills).

PLO 3: Practical Skills (PS, Generic)
Memperkukuh kemahiran praktikal dan teknikal dalam bidang kejuruteraan melalui penyelidikan dan kaedah kejuruteraan termaju dalam menyelesaikan masalah industry

(Strengthens practical and technical skills in engineering fields through advanced research and engineering tools in solving industrial problems)

PLO 4: Interpersonal Skills (IPS, Generic)
Bekerjasama dengan lebih berkesan dalam pembelajaran dan bekerja dengan industri, komuniti dan pihak berkepentingan lain untuk menyokong idea dan penyelesaian kejuruteraan

(Collaborate effectively in learning and working with industries, communities, and other stakeholders to support engineering ideas and solutions)

PLO 5: Communication Skills (CS, Generic) erkomunikasi secara berkesan dalam menyampaikan maklumat, idea, pandangan dan
penyelesaian masalah kepada industri, komuniti dan pihak berkepentingan lain

(Communicate effectively in conveying information, ideas, insight and problem solutions to industries, communities, and other stakeholders)

PLO 6: Digital Skills (DS, Technical)
Mengguna pelbagai teknologi digital dan perisian kejuruteraan yang sesuai untuk amalan kerja

(Use a variety of digital technologies and appropriate engineering software for work practice)

PLO 7: Numeracy Skills (NS, Technical)
Menilai data berangka dan grafik secara kritikal dalam menyelesaikan masalah kejuruteraan praktikal

(Evaluate critically numerical and graphical data in solving a practical engineering problem)

PLO 8: Leadership, Autonomy and Responsibility (LAR, Generic)
Mempamer kepimpinan berkarisma dalam penyelidikan dan pembangunan kerjaya sendiri dan orang lain dengan penuh tanggungjawab

(Demonstrates charismatic leadership in research and development of own work and others with full responsibility)

PLO 9: Personal Skills (PRS, Generic)
Mempamerkan kemajuan kendiri melalui pembelajaran berterusan dan pembangunan bidang kejuruteraan professional

(Demonstrate self-advancement through continuous learning
and professional engineering development)

PLO 10: Entrepreneurial Skills (ENT, Generic)
Meneraju kemahiran berfikir keusahawanan dalam bidang berkaitan kejuruteraan

(Lead entrepreneurial thinking skills in engineering- related fields)

PLO 11: Ethics and Professionalism Skills (ETS, Generic)
Mematuhi kod-kod amalan undang-undang, etika dan professional (Adhere to legal, ethical and professional codes of practice)

A master’s degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other Institutions of higher learning recognised by the Senate; or
Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree and experience in the relevant field recognised by the Senate; or
Candidates who a currently registered in a master’s degree programme at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and approved by theGraduate Studies Committee of the respective faculty and the Senate.
Minimum 3 years working experience in related field.

Malaysian Qualification Agency Engineering Accrediation

PM Dr. Mohd Fairus Mohd Yasin mohdfairus@utm.my 019-9724058