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Doctor of Philosophy in Facilities Management (Research)

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

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Program overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Facilities Management (Research) at UTM University Malaysia is part of a broader range of doctorate programs offered by the faculty, which includes architecture, quantity surveying, urban and regional planning, and transportation planning These programs are entirely research-based, allowing students to conduct original research under the guidance of experienced supervisors, all of whom hold PhDs

This structure fosters a deep exploration of facilities management, enabling graduates to contribute significantly to the field through their research outcomes.

Entry Requirements

  • A Master’s Degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other Institutions of higher learning recognised by the Senate.

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g.,,Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

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Curriculum

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Research Areas:

ARCHITECTURE

  • Environmental Engineering & Architectural Sciences
  • CAD
  • Urban Design
  • Architectural Management
  • Architecture and Human Behaviour
  • Architectural History and Theory
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Urban Greening
  • Climatic Mapping
  • Children’s Environment
  • Vertical Green System
  • Vernacular Architecture
  • Passive Architecture
  • Landscape Resource Planning
  • Landscape Ecology

QUANTITY SURVEYING

  • Construction Economics and Cost Management
  • Construction Technology and Management
  • Construction Law and Contract
  • ICT in Construction
  • Building Information Modelling
  • Dispute Resolution and Adjudication
  • Life Cycle Costing
  • Sustainable Construction
  • Construction Health and Safety
  • Plant and Site Management
  • Cost Estimating
  • Facilities Management
  • Building Services

URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING

  • Rural Planning
  • Tourism Planning
  • Housing and Community Planning
  • Regional Planning
  • Geographic Information System
  • Spatial Modelling
  • Urban Morphology
  • Spatial Analysis for Social Issues
  • Remote Sensing Applications
  • Environmental Planning
  • Low Carbon Society/City
  • Climate Change
  • Urban Design
  • Urban Development and Management

TRANSPORT PLANNING

  • Public Transport Planning & Management
  • Port Planning and Cargo Handling
  • Regional Transportation Planning
  • Transport and the Environment
  • Transport Economic
  • Logistics and Physical Distribution Management
  • Traffic Engineering and Management
  • Transportation Models
  • Airport Planning Management
  • Urban Transport and Modeling
  • Transport Policy
  • Highway Planning
  • Freight Transport
  • Public Transport Operations

Entry requirements

PhD: a master's degree and a research proposal.

Typically IELTS 6 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Project engineer
  • Design engineer
  • Maintenance engineer
  • Engineering consultant

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