N-DL/0713/7/0002(MQA/PA16207)06/28

Master of Science in System Design Engineering

Share this on:

The Master of Science in System Design Engineering (MScSDE) programme exposes students to up-to-date theoretical and practical aspects of system design, advanced computing technologies, and their knowledge in developing semiconductor electronics, power electronics, IoT devices or systems, or mechatronics systems. Students will also be equipped with the capability to address complex engineering-related problems in industry. 

The programme is an MQA-accredited postgraduate engineering degree.

ODL

Engineering programme

Balance

Working and Education experience

Recognition

from industry players

Flexible

Learning system

“"Empowering you to build the world around us"

Top Core Courses

Fundamentals that will build you up to stay relevant and excellent today, tomorrow and beyond.

Embedded System Architecture and Design

This course discusses the design and architecture of an embedded system. It gives exposure in detail to platform architecture and embedded processor architecture.  Up-to-date issues such as multiprocessor, FPGA, and System on Chip are also highlighted in this course. Students gain practical emposure to embedded system design through assignments and mini projects. By the end of the course, the student will be proficient in using Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) to create prototypes or products for a variety of applications.

Industrial Power Electronic

This course teaches how to analyse and design power electronics systems such as rectifiers, converters, inverters, switched-mode power supplies and resonant converters. Students are also introduced to advanced approaches such as MPPT with an algorithm.  A design case will be conducted in this course using CAD/EDA tools such as MATLAB or PSIM.

Advanced CMOS Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuit

This course is designed to provide knowledge in the analysis of analog circuit design, such as current source circuits, amplifier circuits, operational amplifier circuits, applications of amplifier and operational amplifier circuits, and mixed-signal circuits. A design case of a hybrid DAC will be used as an example of analog IC design. CAD/EDA tools such as Spectre/LTSpice will be used in this course. A mini project will be conducted by the students.  At the end of the course, students will have gained the skill of advanced analog IC design.

Mechatronics System Design

The course will teach about mechatronic system design, with a focus on Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The course is entirely project-based.  Students will find a gradual increase in hands-on activities as they progress through the various units. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about project report writing. At the end of this course, they will be able to complete the relevant projects. Through hands-on projects, students will appreciate and contribute towards Industry 4.0 applications in their own work.

Internet of Things Technology

This course examines the existing and potential applications of the Internet of Things (IoT). Students will learn about the standards, protocols, and application stacks that are used in the  IoT. The course will study access to IoT devices via Internet Gateways and related security issues. It will cover Data Analytics, Data Management and Privacy Issues of IoT. The course will also briefly expose students to energy management issues for IoT. Students will have practical exposure to IoT devices and software via assignments and projects.

Learning Pathways

Students will take one programme core course and one discipline core course.

Students will take one compulsory course (research methods) and two discipline core courses. Students will start their dissertation (project).

Students will complete their dissertation (project).

Students who complete their MSc will have job opportunities in Engineering & Technology, Research Institutes, and Manufacturing.

Below are specific positions that an MSc graduate can fill:

FPGA, Circuits, Analog or Digital Circuit Engineer

Specialists in the design of advanced electronic devices, such as FPGA-based products and microchips using semiconductor materials.

Power electronics engineer
Researching, developing, and testing new power electronic design-based products.

Instrumentation and Control Engineer
Designs automated test equipment (ATE)and other mechatronics-based systems.

IoT specialist
Strong knowledge and exposure to IoT platforms, network topologies, transport protocols and AI technologies.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SYSTEM DESIGN ENGINEERING

 

No.

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

PROGRAMME C0RE

1.

TEL501/03

Embedded System Architecture & Design

3

2.

TRM505/04

Research Methods

4

Subtotal Credit Hours

7

DISCIPLINE CORE (SEMICONDUCTOR-ELECTRONIC)1

 

1.

TEL512/03

Digital Integrated Circuit Design

3

2.

TEL506/03

Advanced CMOS Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuit

3

3.

TEL502/03

Signal Integrity for High Speed Design

3

DISCIPLINE CORE (MECHATRONIC) 2

 

4.

TME505/03

Mechatronics System Design

3

5.

TEL509/03

Control System Design

3

6.

TEC514/03

Ubiquitous Computing *

3

DISCIPLINE CORE (POWER ELECTRONIC) 3

 

7.

TEE503/03

Industrial Power Electronic

3

8.

TEE507/03

Alternative Energy Technology Systems

3

9.

TEL513/03

Introduction to System Identification

3

DISCIPLINE CORE (IOT) 4

 

10.

TEL504/03

Internet of Things Technology

3

11.

TEL508/03

Intelligent Systems

3

12.

TEC514/03

Ubiquitous Computing *

3

Subtotal Credit Hours

9

PROJECT

1.

TEL515/24

Dissertation

24

Subtotal Credit Hours

24

Total Credit Hours

40

 

Note:

 1 Semiconductor-Electronic Specialization, 2 Mechatronic, 3 Power Electronic, 4 IoT

*TEC514/03 Discipline Core IOT and Mechatronic

 

Prerequisites:

No.

Course Code & Title

Prerequisite

1

TEL515/24 Dissertation

Pass 2 courses with at least CGPA=3.0

 

Graduation Requirements

No.

Courses

Credits

1.

Programme Core

7

2.

Discipline Core

9

3.

Dissertation

24

Total

40

Graduation requirements: 40 credits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Regular Entry

  • Recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 AND 
  • For International students, TOEFL score of 500 OR IELTS score of 5.0 OR its equivalent.  If a student does not meet this requirement, HEPs must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme. This is normally conducted through an assessment process*.

 

Note:

  • When candidates with a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Technology degree or their equivalents (non-engineering or engineering technology) are admitted, prerequisite modules in Engineering and Engineering Technology must be offered to adequately prepare them for their advanced study. Degree holders with CGPA above 2.0 but less than 2.5 may be admitted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment process.
  • *Upon KDN approval.

 

(2) Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) provides an opportunity for individuals with working experience but lack of formal academic qualifications to pursue their tertiary studies.  APEL involves the identification, documentation and assessment of prior experiential learning to determine the extent to which an individual has achieved the desired learning outcomes, for access to a programme of study.

Applicants should comply with the following admission criteria stipulated by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA):

  • APEL (A): The candidate must be a Malaysian citizen who is at least 30 years of age in the year of application and possesses relevant work experience. The candidate must have at least an STPM or diploma qualification, and pass the APEL evaluation assessment.

Fee Schedule                                                                                                                                

 

 

 

Level

Total

Number of Courses

Total

Number of Credits

 

Tuition Fees

 (RM)

Undergraduate

Diploma

29

90

10,310 -14,050

Bachelor Degree

26 - 39

120 -126

24,390 - 43,850

Post-Graduate

Postgraduate Diploma

7

33

7,500 - 9,888

Master Degree

8 -13

41 - 46

17,400 - 30,890

Doctor of Business Administration(DBA)

10

80

41,600 - 47,350

PhD in Philosophy (PhD Phil)(Research)

By research

By research

23,535 - 25,200

Notes:

  • A one-off payment Processing and Administration fee (P&A) is chargeable for new students and varies according to programme.
  • Registration, Resource and Services (RR&S) fee is chargeable every semester and varies according to programme.
  • All tuition fees are merely indicative and fees are subject to change without notice.

Interested candidates may contact the supervisors for enquiry to explore and agree on the research topic before submitting a formal application. This list is subject to periodic update and revision.

 

Research Area

Supervisor

  • System Engineering (Embedded Systems, IoT, Data and Signal
  • Processing, Artificial Intelligence)
  • System Engineering (Embedded Systems, IoT, Data and Signal Processing, Artificial Intelligence)

Dr Mohamad Hushnie Haron

PhD in Electrical Engineering, UiTM Shah Alam

MSc in Electrical Engineering, UiTM Shah Alam

Diplom (FH), University of Applied Sciences Aalen

  • Control System
  • System Identification
  • Modelling

Dr. Mohd Hezri bin Marzaki

PhD (Electrical Engineering) (UiTM)

Modelling BEng (Hons) (Electronic Instrumentation) (UiTM)

Dip (Electrical Instrumentation) (UiTM)

  • Photonics - applications of nano-optical devices, Light Emitting Diodes & Photovoltaic devices

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lee Chee Leong

PhD(Strathclyde)

MEng (NUS)

 BSc (Hons)(USM)

  • Integrated Circuit Design             
  • VLSI      
  • FPGA    
  • Microelectronic

Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Arjuna bin Marzuki

PhD (Microelectronic Engineering) (Unimap)

MSc (Electrical and Electronic Eng) (USM)

 B.Eng (Hons) Electronic Engineering (University of Sheffield)

 

Are You Ready To Start?

Start Smarter

You might also be interested in these programmes

Master of Business Administration in

Construction Management

R2/340/7/0593(MQA/FA0054)12/25


ODL Part-Time

Gain advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in Management, Research, and Technology with widely-recognised expertise in construction or related business with an MBA in Construction Management.

  • Hybrid Classes
Discover now

Master of Business Administration in

Manufacturing & Production Management

R2/340/7/0635(MQA/FA0055)08/26


ODL Part-Time

Arm yourself with excellent manufacturing knowledge and bird’s eye view of production management with an MBA in Manufacturing and Production Management.

  • Hybrid Classes
Discover now

Master of Philosophy

(Computing
and
Technology)

N-DL/481/7/0722(MQA/PA7653)12/23


ODL Part-Time

Equip yourself with in-depth Computing Technology knowledge and implementation capability with the Master of Philosophy in Computing and Technology.

  • Hybrid Classes
Discover now

Master of Science

System Design
Engineering


N-DL/0713/7/0002(MQA/PA16207)06/28


ODL Part-Time

Equip yourself with in-depth Computing Technology knowledge and implementation capability with the Master of Philosophy in Computing and Technology.

  • Hybrid Classes
Discover now
We use cookies to give you the best experience.
Cookies Policy