Master of Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (Joint Degree) with University of Tsukuba

Postgraduate Coursework SUSTAINABILITY UTM Kuala Lumpur

Programme Overview

Faculty
Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT)
Duration
Min: 2 Years
Max: 4 Years
Total Credit
46
Study Scheme
Full Time
Study Mode
Taught Course
Delivery Mode
Face-to-Face

Fees

Malaysian
RM44,670
Local Student Fees
International
RM56,500
International Student Fees

Programme Codes

UTM Code MMJJA1JKA
NEC 0521 (Environmental sciences )
MQA MQA/SWA14606

This programme is the Joint Master’s Degree programme that develops experts who contribute to solve the complicated global issues, especially in tropical Asia by sustainable and environmental sciences, through the jointly supervised system that takes advantages of the strength of two universities, Malaysia – Japan International Institute of Technology and University of Tsukuba, Japan.

Core Courses (compulsory - 7 credits)
-Introduction to Environmental Sciences
-Exercises in Environmental Sciences
-Field and Laboratory Practices in Environmental Sciences
-Tsukuba-MJIIT Joint Seminar
-Sustainability Management & Policy

University Electives Courses (compulsory - 6 credits)
Research Methodology and Basic Japanese Language and Culture

Research Project (compulsory - 16 credits)
Master Project 1
Master Project 2
Seminar in Environmental Sciences 2S
Seminar in Environmental SCiences 2F

Electives Courses (9 credit MJIIT courses & 8 credit UT courses ) - 17 credits

PEO1: Competent and innovative in incorporating the concepts and values of sustainability in any environmental related field.

PEO2: Demonstrate innovative leadership skills and capable to generate solutions and ideas by addressing the complexities of the sustainability challenges through a multidisciplinary perspective.

PEO3: Grow professionally with the ability to analyze and communicate environmental issues to a broader community of stakeholders to meet our present needs without compromising future generations.

At the end of this programme, students will be able to:
PLO1 Depth, complexity and comprehension of knowledge
PLO2 Cognitive skills
PLO3 Functional work skills: Practical skills
PLO4 Functional work skills: Interpersonal skills
PLO5 Functional work skills: Communication skills
PLO6 Functional work skills: Digital skills
PLO7 Functional work skills: Numerical skills
PLO8 Functional work skills: Leadership, autonomy and responsibility skills
PLO9 Personal skills
PLO10 Entrepreneurial skills
PLO11 Ethics and professionalism skills

This programme is the Joint Master’s Degree programme that develops experts who contribute to solve the complicated global issues, especially in tropical Asia by sustainable and environmental sciences, through the jointly supervised system that takes advantages of the strength of two universities, Malaysia – Japan International Institute of Technology and University of Tsukuba, Japan.

1. Sustainability Officer/ Manager
2. Environmental Consultant
3. Sustainability Reporting Advisor
4. Environmental Policy Analyst
5. Life Cycle Assessment Specialist
6. Climate Change & Adaptation Officer
7. Environmental Monitoring Specialist
8. Academic/ Lecturer (Public or Private Universities)
9. Research Associate/ Research Officer
10.NGO Program Coordinator

Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)

Programme Director

DR FATIN SYAHIRAH BINTI OTHMAN
DR FAZRENA BINTI MD AKHIR

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