The Master’s in Transportation Engineering program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of transportation systems, infrastructure design, and management. The program consists of a well-balanced curriculum covering key areas such as Highway and Infrastructure Design (3 credits), Advanced Road Material (3 credits), Transport Planning (3 credits), Pavement Design and Construction (3 credits), and Traffic Management and Analysis (3 credits), ensuring a strong foundation in transportation engineering principles.

Students will also gain specialized knowledge in Public Transport Systems (3 credits), Airport Planning and Design (3 credits), Transport and Environmental Planning (3 credits), Transport Safety (3 credits), and Disaster Management for Transportation Networks (3 credits), preparing them to address challenges in various transportation sectors. Additionally, courses such as Pavement Management System (3 credits) and GIS for Civil Engineering (3 credits) provide essential technical skills for modern transportation solutions.

To support academic research and innovation, the program includes Research Methodology (3 credits), equipping students with the necessary skills to conduct high-quality research in transportation engineering.

PEO1
Mastery of knowledge and competency in advanced areas of
Transportation Engineering 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
Synthesize complex information, specialized concepts,
theories, methods and practice independently in the field of
Highway and Transportation Engineering.
PLO2
Solve complex problems critically and integratively using
systematic approaches.
PLO3
Apply practical skills to solve problems in the field of Highway
and Transportation Engineering.
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
managing resources.
PLO9
Engage self-advancement through continuous learning or
professional development.
PLO10
Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills with relevant knowledge and
expertise.
PLO11
Demonstrate respectable ethical conducts and professionalism
skills in an organization and society.

General University Requirements: The general entry requirements for students into UTM’s postgraduate programs are based on the Guidelines for Evaluating Student Entry Requirements into UTM Graduate Programs Amendment 1/2013, approved by the Senate Meeting No. 10/2012/2013 on April 19, 2013.

Specific Requirements: Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, OR a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00. Candidates with a CGPA below 2.50 may be accepted subject to strict internal evaluation, provided they have five (5) years of relevant work experience.

Pre-Master Requirements (for candidates without a Civil Engineering background): The pre-master requirements previously set by the school at the undergraduate level have been abolished. Other engineering background or related to geotechnical engineering (i.e. geologist) can be considered

Special Requirements for Persons with Disabilities (OKU): The category of disabilities considered includes those with physical disabilities that do not impede the students from performing tasks in the laboratory.

English Language Requirements (for international students):

International students wishing to enroll in postgraduate programs at UTM must meet the following English language proficiency requirements:

IELTS Band 6.0 and above; or
TOEFL iBT score of 60 and above; or
Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) with B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE); or
PTE Academic score of 59 and above; or
Malaysian University Entrance Test (MUET) Band 4 and above; or
ELS Certified Intensive English Program (CIEP) Level 108 and above; or
Any examination aligned with The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) with a minimum score of B2.

Exemptions from the English language requirements may be granted to international students from countries where English is the official medium of instruction or to those who have academic qualifications from institutions in countries where English is the official language.
Students who do not meet these requirements may take the Intensive English Program (IEP) to improve their English proficiency at the Language Academy, UTM, or the CIEP at any ELS Language Centre for a period of one year from the date of registration. After completing and passing the course, students must take an examination aligned with the CEFR, achieving a minimum score of B2 to be accepted for studies at UTM.

For international students who do not meet the English language proficiency requirements, conditional offers may be considered as follows:
i. International students must take the English preparatory course prescribed by UTM.

ii. International students enrolled in the English preparatory course must sit for an examination aligned with the CEFR with a minimum score of B2.

A Master’s in Transportation Engineering opens diverse career opportunities in both public and private sectors, equipping graduates with expertise in transportation planning, infrastructure design, traffic engineering, and smart mobility solutions. Career paths include roles such as transportation and traffic engineers, urban and regional planners, public transportation specialists, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) experts. Graduates can also work in logistics, supply chain management, or research and academia, contributing to sustainable and efficient mobility solutions. Employment opportunities exist in government agencies, consulting firms, transportation authorities, and research institutions, with a growing demand for professionals shaping the future of transportation.

Malaysian Qualification Agency Engineering Accrediation Council Boards of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

Penyelaras: Ts. Dr. Mohd Khairul Afzan Mohd Lazi Email : mohdkhairulafzan@utm.my