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Master in Geotechnical Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Program overview

Master of Geotechnical Engineering at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia The objective of this Master's program is to enhance students' knowledge by providing a comprehensive understanding of the engineering properties and behavior of geological materials, specifically soils and rocks. The program focuses on advancing knowledge in geotechnical analysis and design of common structures in Civil Engineering. Additionally, the program equips students with the skills necessary for further studies and research in relevant areas. The target audience for this program includes professionals and practicing engineers in the field of geotechnical engineering.

Entry Requirement

  • A Bachelor’s Degree with good honours from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other institution of higher learning recognised by the Senate; or

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

MODE OF STUDY :

Blended Learning

(70% online and 30% face-to-face)

Curriculum

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UNIVERSITY COURSES (6 credits)

  • INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOPRENEURSHIP
  • DYNAMICS OF LEADERSHIP
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY & CULTURE
  • IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • ORGANIZATION BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT
  • BUSINESS ETHICS, RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
  • PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND CIVILIZATION

SEMINAR ON GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL

ISSUES

  • ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS
  • BAHASA MALAYSIA PENULISAN ILMIAH
  • BASIC JAPANESE LANGUAGE & CULTURE

CORE COURSES (18 credits)

  • RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
  • ADVANCED SOIL MECHANICS
  • ADVANCED GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
  • ADVANCED FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
  • SLOPE ENGINEERING
  • GEOLOGICAL AND ROCK ENGINEERING

ELECTIVE COURSES (6 credits) (choose 2 courses)

  • SOFTWARE APPLICATION IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
  • SOIL DYNAMICS
  • ENVIRONMENTAL GEOTECHNICS
  • UNSATURATED SOIL MECHANICS
  • TUNNEL ENGINEERING

FREE ELECTIVE COURSES (3 CREDITS) – CHOOSE ONE (1) ONLY

  • CHOOSE ONE(1) FROM ANY SUBJECTS OFFERED BY OTHER PROGRAMMES,
  • SCHOOL OR FROM THE ABOVE ELECTIVE SUBJECT

MASTER PROJECT (10 CREDITS)

  • MASTER PROJECT 1
  • MASTER PROJECT 2

Entry requirements

Master's: a bachelor's degree in a related field.

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

Is this program right for you?

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