MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Synopsis
To nurture capable and competent specialists in geotechnical engineering who uphold the sustainable development philosophy of the nation through creative and innovative processes of teaching and learning, research-based and professional ethics to support future needs of the national and global agenda. The program consists of core and elective courses including Research Methodology, Sustainability Management, and Financial Management for Engineers, Advanced Soil Mechanics, Advanced Foundation Engineering, Ground Investigation, Ground Stabilization, Advanced Rock Engineering, Geotechnical Numerical Modelling, Pavement Analysis and Mix Design, Traffic Management and Highway Capacity, Highway Geometric and Safety Engineering, Transport Planning and Operations and Research Project.
- Explain and analyse advanced knowledge in management and multidisciplinary engineering areas (1)
- Assess numerical data related to engineering practises by integrating critical thinking and computational skills (2)
- Perform practical skill s using appropriate digital tools and techniques in solving relevant current engineering problems (3)
- Adapt effective communication and interpersonal skills in the engineering community and with society at large (4)
- Integrate personal skills for lifelong learning through continuous academic or professional development within a global context (6)
- Organise entrepreneurial activities or project in multidisciplinary fields (7)
- Accommodate effectively as an individual, member or leader in diverse teams in the context of unpredictable situations (5)
- Uphold professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering technology practices (8)
Entry Requirement
- Bachelor of Science (Hons.) from UiTM in a related and appropriate area of specialisation with a minimum CGPA of 2.75; OR
- Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from other recognised universities approved by UiTM with a minimum CGPA of 2.75
English Requirement (MUET/IELTS/TOEFL/CEFR/TOEIC/BULATS)
- Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 3
- IELTS Band 5
- TOEFL: Internet-Based Test (IBT: 35-45); Computer-Based Test (CBT: 107-131); Paper-Based Test (417-450)
- CEFR: B1
- TOEIC: 356-440
- BULATS: 40-59
Courses
- Research Methodology
- Sustainability Management
- Financial Management for Engineers
- Risk Management
Select four (4) Elective Courses from the list:
- Ground Exploration
- Ground Stabilization
- Advanced Rock Engineering
- Geotechnical Numerical Modelling
- Advanced Soil Mechanics
- Advanced Foundation Engineering
- Pavement Analysis and Mix Design
- Traffic Management and Highway Capacity
- Highway Geometric and Safety Engineering
- Transport Planning and Operations
- Research Project
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