Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (Automotive) with Honours

Programme Summary

The programme offered is designed to produce graduates equipped with knowledge and skills both in mechanical engineering and automotive servicing technology; automotive parts function (engine, chassis, transmission system etc.) and workshop management.

Entry Requirement

Pass SPM or its equivalent with at least a pass in English.

Diploma (Level 4, MQF) English MUET Band 2*

OR

Pass Diploma MQF level 4 in Engineering / Engineering Technology with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 or equivalent.

Advanced Diploma (Level 5, MQF) Pass Advanced Diploma MQF level 5 with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 or equivalent.

Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) English MUET Band 2*

OR

Pass STPM or equivalent with a minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in Mathematics and ONE (1) relevant Science subject,

OR

Matriculation / Foundation Pass Matriculation/ Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 or equivalent.

Malaysian Higher Islamic Certificate (STAM) Pass STAM (Grade Jayyid) or equivalent;

OR

STAM qualification is accepted as one of the entry qualifications for undergraduate programs (Level 6, MQF). The general entry requirements to institutions of higher learning using STAM qualification are as follows:

i. Have SPM qualification with passes in Bahasa Melayu and Sejarah / or any equivalent qualifications;

ii. Pass STAM taken within 2 years before the application (Example: intake year 2011, STAM graduates of 2010 & 2009) with at least a Jayyid level; and

iii. Obtain at least Band 1 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

OR

Any other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Government.

Any changes to the Standard Program / requirements of the professional body / recommendations of the MQA will apply to new cohorts of students only.

The implementation of the entry qualification requirements based on this Standard Program / requirements of the professional body / recommendations of the MQA is applicable based on the provisions stated in the circular of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) at the time of enforcing the application of a particular Standard Program / requirements of the professional body / recommendations of the MQA.

Other equivalent qualification as recognised by Malaysia Government

English Requirement for International Student

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score 500 OR International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score 5.0 OR its equivalent.

Programme Structure

Tri-Equal Semester (Full Time)

Semester 1/ Fundamental English 2
Year 1 Hubungan Etnik (Malaysian) 3
  Malaysian Studies 3 (International)  
  Engineering Mathematics 1 3
  Metrology 2
  Engineering Drawing 2
  Total credit hours 12

 

Semester 2 Professional English 1 2
  Tamadun Islam Dan Tamadun Asia (Malaysian) 3
  Malay Language For Communication 2 (International)  
  Engineering Mathematics 2 3
  Statics 3
  Workshop Practice 3
  Total credit hours 14
Semester 3 Professional English 2 2
  Time Mangement 2
  Industrial Safety Health and Environment 3
  Dynamics 3
  Principle Of Electric 2
  Engineering Materials 3
  Total credit hours 15

 

 

Semester 4 / The Development Of Science And Human Civilization 2
Year 2 Fundamental of Automotive Technology 3
  Solid Mechanics 3
  Thermodynamics 3
  Principle of Electronics 2
  Total credit hours 13

 

Semester 5 Pembangunan Masyarakat 1 2
  Siswaniaga 1  
  Siswa Siswi Pertahanan Awam Malaysia 1  
  Engineering Statistics 3
  Hydraulics And Pneumatics 3
  Fluid Mechanics 3
  Quality Management System 3
  Manufacturing Process 3
  Total credit hours 17

 

Semester 6 Pembangunan Masyarakat 2 2
  Siswaniaga 2  
  Siswa Siswi Pertahanan Awam Malaysia 2  
  Automotive Industry Environment 3
  Computer Aided Design 3
  Introduction To Costing 3
  Engine Technology 3
  Chassis Technology 3
  Total credit hours 17
Semester 7 / Fundamental Of Business and Entrepreneurship 3
Year 3 Transmission Technology 3
  Service Operation and Management 3
  Engine Management System and Autotronics 3
  Elective 1 : Ergonomics 3
  Elective 1 : Vehicle Dynamics  
  Total credit hours 15

 

Semester 8 Final Year Project 1 4
  Alternative Fuel Technology 3
  Automotive Air-Conditioning System 3
  Instrumentation and Control 3
  Total credit hours 13

 

Semester 9 / Final Year Project 2 6
Year 3 Elective 2 : Innovation Management 3
  Elective 2 : Automotive Safety And Comfort System  
  Elective 3 : Fundamental Of Vibration 3
  Elective 3 : Manufacturing Systems  
  Total credit hours 12

 

Semester 9 / Industrial Training 12
Year 3 Total credit hours  12
  OVERALL CREDIT HOURS 140

Career Prospect

The graduates would be employed as mechanical or automotive engineering technologist, service/after-sales executive and workshop operation executive.