industrial PhD in Engineering

Programme Objectives

• To produce graduates who are competent in developing and executing the kind of industrial research that will transform synthesised knowledge in the relevant field for the benefit of the industry and community
• To produce graduates who are capable of executing independent industrial research professionally and ethically, building the ability to lead / supervise industrial research projects which create win-win partnership between the academia and industry
• To produce graduates who can contribute to the understanding of current industrial issues and technological advancements in engineering, through the effective reporting of research findings to peers at levels suitable for national / international publications, innovation discourse and patenting

Programme Learning Outcomes

At the end of the programme, graduates should be able to:

• Demonstrate a critical and in-depth understanding of frontier knowledge by generating substantial and original contributions to engineering field and/or practice.
• Synthesise existing and new knowledge in the engineering discipline area to develop new concepts or interpretations or applications.
• Conduct rigorous and independent research or investigation with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate intellectual leadership qualities and management skills.
• Perform research adhering to legal, ethical, professional and sustainable practices.
• Communicate cogently in the engineering field and interact with specialist and general audience.
• Select and use suitable digital and analytical techniques to research problems.
• Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and personal development.

There is no doubt that the Industrial PhD in Engineering programme at UCSI University will transform the way Industrial PhD candidates are guided in the quest to produce a breed of PhD graduates which will meet the new demands of the merging industrial revolution, the Industry 4.0 which is already upon us.

• ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

  ​i. A master’s degree (MQF level 7) in Engineering or related fields accepted by the University Senate. The candidate must also work in the engineering related industry to admit this programme.
  OR
  ii. Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree (MQF level 7) recognised by the Government of Malaysia. The candidate must also work in the engineering related industry to admit this programme.
  OR
  iii. Candidates without a related qualification in the engineering or working experience in the engineering fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the University. The candidate must work in the engineering related industry to admit this programme.

  ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

  For Local Students

  Must possess English competency as per Malaysian undergraduate requirement, whereby the medium of instruction is in English.

  For International Students

  Cambridge Linguaskill

  154

  IELTS

  Band 5.0

  Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests

  154

  TOEFL IBT

  40

  Pearson Test of English

  47

  MUET

  Band 3.5

  TOEFL ESSENTIALS (ONLINE)

  7.5

  CEFR

  B1 (High B1)

Semester 1

• Research Methodology
• Global Management And Business Issues
• Entrepreneurship, Creativity & Innovation

Semester 2 to 9

• Research