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STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE

Centre For Graduate Studies

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1 Centre for Graduate Studies (PPS)

2 Dean’s Foreword

3 Editorial

4 Award of Excellence, Farewell from Centre for

Graduate Studies & Appointment of New Staff

5 The PPS Team

6 PPS Facilities

8 Programme Offered

9 Number of Graduate Students

10 Number of International Graduate Students

11 Education Exhibition

12 Promotion Activities in Saudi Arabia

13 17th China International Education Exhibition Tour

(CIEET 2012)

14 International Promotion in Phuket, Thailand

15 International Promotion in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

16 UTeM Educational Promotional at Infineon

Technologies

17 PhD Industry Programme Briefing at SIRIM

Berhad

18 Graduate Policy & Regulation Workshop

19 Engineering Doctorate Research Seminar

20 Official Working Visit To University & Industry In

Denmark

21 Mesyuarat Majlis Dekan Pengajian Siswazah

22 MoU between UTeM and UMSU

23 PINTAR Programme Series 1/2012

24 Viva Voce

25 List of Graduation for the 7th UTeM Convocation

26 Engineering Doctorate Programme

28 Offshore Programme (PESISIR)

30 MyBrain15

31 Fellowship Scheme

32 Academic Calendar Session 2012/2013

Greetings,

It’s a great honour to be the chief editor for PPS Newsletter 2012. I would like to thank the editors and committee members for their commitment and effort. I also wish to welcome all new local and international students who have recently registered with us as well as all the continuing students.

We hope that this newsletter will provide news and articles which are informative and interesting. For this coming year, we look forward to organizing more activities with students for their academic achievements and social development.

My warmest appreciation to all the graduate students for choosing UTeM.


Best wishes,Dr. Tay Choo Chuan

What’s Inside

the Chief EditorGreetings from



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Centre for Graduate Studies strives to facilitate higher degree education at the university that is of high quality and relevant to the needs of the varied participants on the range of programmes offered. The ability to respond to participant’s need is facilitated by a programme structure, which permits the maximum flexibility consistent with the maintenance of academic requirements and standards with an emphasis on close professional relationships between staff and students within the Centre. It is part of an academic community, which prides itself on an outstanding services and facilities. In the spirit of supportive fraternity, all students, regardless of creed and background, benefit from the challenges and opportunities presented by such environment.

The objectives of PPS are

To facilitate the offering of the graduate programmes, which are innovative and relevant to the current and future market demands.To develop and enhance the quality and accreditation of the graduates for recognition of accreditation from all parties.To gather and coordinate all graduate studies programmes by the faculties.To become a one stop and leading centre for all information that relates to the graduate study programme at this university.To act as the catalyst to the development of the graduate studies programme and to be responsible in promoting the graduate studies programme.To increase the intake of the graduate students to the ratio of at least 10% of the total number of students through intensive activities and promotion, client-friendly procedures and attractive aid schemes.To make the graduate study programme a major channel toward the increase of research and development activities.To become the main choice of students through the improvement of service quality, infrastructure and provision of conducive environment for graduate studies with international recognition and accreditation

Centre forGraduate Studies


Assalamualaikum and Greetings,

First of all I would like to welcome ALL students to UTeM for the academic session 2012/13. For those who are registering for the first time I wish you all the best in your journey of post graduate education.Thank you for choosing UTeM.You have actually made a significant decision in your life that requires you to put in a lot of hard work and sacrifices. We at the PPS in particular and the university in general will make your stay and pursuit of knowledge here a very meaningful one. To facilitate your study and to ensure that you finish your study on time, there are rules and regulations that you need to follow. You should refer to the appropriate documents published by the PPS to guide you through your stay at UTeM. Of course you’re most welcome to PPS should there be a need to resolve your problems.

This year’s convocation will see the first batches of master by Taught Course programs offered at off-shore centres receiving their master degrees: Master of Manufacturing Engineering (Kota Kinabalu and Johor Bahru) and Master of Computer Science (Batu Pahat). The success of the programs bear testimony to the efforts by the faculties and PPS is extending the learning opportunities beyond the campus boundry.Congratulations to the successful candidates.

I wish to congratulate the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering for getting the approval from the Ministry of Higher Education to run the Mixed Mode and the Taught Course programs of Master of Mechanical Engineering. The newly approved programs will definitely contribute to the increase in the number of postgraduate students in the university.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the faculties and centres in UTeM for their cooperation and input towards the smooth running of the post graduate programs.

Prof. Dr. Mohd Razali bin Muhamad Dean of PPS

Foreword



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Editorial

PatronProf. Datuk Dr. Ahmad Yusoff bin HassanVice Chancellor

AdvisorProf. Dr. Mohd Razali bin MuhamadDean

Chief EditorDr. Tay Choo Chuan

EditorsDr. Hamzah bin SakidinMr. Zulfatria bin AbdullahMrs. Norsuhada Binti Mansor

ReporterMr. Mohd Nizam bin Bidin

PhotographerMr. Mohd Suhairi bin Mohd SaadMr. Md. Nor bin Mohamed SalehMrs. Nurulidayu binti TalibMr. Mohd Farid SupangiMr. Asri bin Abu

Proof ReaderRamachandran (PBPI)

Graphic DesignMrs. Aziza binti Md BuangMr. Zaffaruddin bin Hamzah


Prof. Dr. Mohd Razali bin Muhamad-Dean

The management of PPS would like to take this opportunity to thank Mohamad Nizam Bin Ayof who has left PPS.His contributions and services given while at PPS are greatly appreciated.We wish him success in his career and future undertakings

PPS welcomes Dr. Hamzah Sakidin (from FKE) who has been appointed as the Deputy Dean starting 16.7.2012.

Congratulations to Prof. Dr. Mohd Razali and Mr. Mohd Suhairi for receiving the Excellent Awards 2011 from the university.

EXCELLENT AWARDS

NEW APPOINTMENTFAREWELL FROM CENTRE FOR GRADUATEM STUDIES TO PROGRAMME COORDINATOR (TAUGHT COURSE)

Mohd Suhairi bin Mohd Saad-Administrative Assistant

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The PPS Team

DEANPROF. DR. MOHD RAZALI BIN MUHAMAD

DEPUTY DEANDR. HAMZAH BIN SAKIDIN

PROGRAMME COORDINATORResearch

DR. TAY CHOO CHUAN

ASSISTANT REGISTRARAdministration & Finance

ZULFATRIA BIN ABDULLAH

ADMINISTRATIVEASSISTANT

RecordSITI FAIRUS BINTI

ABU BAKAR


AcademicMOHD SUHAIRI

BIN MOHD SAAD


Administration(Finance)

MOHD AZRIN BINISMAIL


AdministrationMOHD SAFUAN BIN

BIDIN

OFFICE ASSISTANTSYARIDAN BIN SHAARANI@TAN

OFFICE SECRETARYNORERNI BINTI A. RAHMAN

ASSISTANTADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERMOHD NIZAM BIN BIDIN


AcademicOSFA IRDA BINTI

OTHMAN

ASSISTANT REGISTRARAcademic

NORSUHADA BINTI MANSOR


PPS Facilities

Auditorium

Meeting Room Class Room

Student Lounge

PPS provides various facilities such as class rooms, computer room, student lounge, auditorium and postgraduate room for postgraduate students at UTeM.All graduate students are welcome to use these facilities.



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Computer Room

Postgraduate Room

PPS Service Counter


Programme Offered

Type of Programme Fields

Ph.D Electronic and Computer EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringInformation and Communication TechnologyTechnology ManagementEnterpreneurship

Engineering Doctorate Electronic and Computer EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringManufacturing Engineering

Master By Research Electronic EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechatronic EngineeringMechanical Engineering Manufacturing EngineeringInformation and Communication TechnologyTechnology ManagementEnterpreneurship

Master By Taught Courses Master of Business Administration

Master of Computer Science

(Database Technology)

(Security Science)

Master of Electronic Engineering

Master of Manufacturing Engineering

Master By Mixed Mode Master of Electrical Engineering



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Number of Graduate Students at UTeM as atAugust 2012

FKE FKEKK FKM FKP FTMK FPTT TOTAL

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY 11 18 9 21 50 34 143

DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING 3 2 2 7 - - 14

MASTER OF SCIENCE 28 28 35 66 45 10 212

MASTER BY TAUGHT COURSE - 135 - 95 84 - 314

MASTER BY MIXED MODE 19 - - - - - 19

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

- - - - - 41 41

TOTAL 61 183 46 189 179 85 743

FACULTY PROGRAMMES

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

FKE FKEKK FKM FKP FTMK FPTT

FACULTY

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING

MASTER OF SCIENCE

MASTER BY TAUGHT COURSE

MASTER BY MIXED MODE

MASTER OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATION (MBA)


COUNTRY PHD MASTER TOTAL

ALGERIA - 1 1

CAMEROON - 1 1

CHAD 1 0 1

GHANA - 1 1

INDIA - 1 1

INDONESIA 14 36 50

IRAN - 2 2

12 46 58

JORDAN 1 0 1

LIBYA 8 9 17

NIGERIA 1 2 3

PAKISTAN - 1 1

PALESTINE 1 0 1

PHILIPPINES - 1 1

- 1 1

SAUDI ARABIA 1 0 1

SUDAN - 2 2

SYRIA - 3 3

YEMEN 2 11 13

TOTAL 41 118 159

Number of International Graduate Students at UTeM as at August 2012

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0 0 1 0 0

14

0

12

1

8

1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 21 1 0 1 1

36

2

46

0

9

2 1 0 1 1 0 2 3

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PHD MASTER



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(by: Zulfatria bin Abdullah)From December 2011 to June 2012, The Centre for Graduate Studies (PPS) has joined the 12 series of educational exhibitions in the country. A number of exhibitions involved the joint participation of the Corporate Planning and Communications Office (PPKK). One of the objectives of PPS participation in these exhibitions is to promote graduate studies and make UTeM the first choice university to pursue postgraduate studies in the country. In addition, the participation in the exhibition was to increase the number of postgraduate students at UTeM. The exhibitions PPS participated in are shown in the table below: -

The feedback received from each exhibition is very encouraging. Most of the visitors who attended the PPS booth showed a keen interest to pursue a Master or Doctor of Philosophy at UTeM. There were also questions relating to the diploma and bachelor programmes at UTeM. There were also visitors who took the opportunity to ask more about the history of UTeM, number of current students and advantages of UTeM compared to other institutions of higher learning.

Thanks to the Planning and Corporate Communications Office (PPKK) for inviting PPS to join the exhibition. Hopefully, this cooperation would be sustained in the future. PPS also hopes that participation in the exhibition series will be able to help improve the image and brand of the graduate studies and UTeM in the community and target groups such as first degree graduates and professionals.

No. Name of Exhibition Date Place Staff Involved

1. XSeries 21: Education Malaysia Exposition in Phuket Thailand

7 – 8 Dec 2011 Royal Phuket Hotel Mr. Zulfatria Abdullah

2. Information Day & Postgraduate Education Exhibition

14-15 Jan 2012 Tesco, Melaka Mr. Suhairi Mohd SaadMr. Mohd Azrin IsmailMr. Syaridan Shaarani

3. Karnival Pendidikan Melaka 8-9 March 2012 MITC, Melaka Mr. Suhairi Mohd Saad

4. Indonesia Education Exhibition 10-17 March 2012 Jakarta, Indonesia Mr. Mohamad Nizam Ayof

5. Karnival Pendidikan MARA 17-18 March 2012 PWTC, Kuala Lumpur Mr. Zulfatria Abdullah

6. China International Education Exhibition Tour 2012

18-23 March 2012 China Dr. Tay Choo Chuan

7. 16th Postgraduate Education Fair

31 March – 1 April 2012 Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur Mr. Mohd Nizam BidinMr. Suhairi Mohd Saad

8. Himpunan Mahasiswa 1Malaysia

3 April 2012 UTeM Mr. Suhairi Mohd SaadMr. Mohd Azrin IsmailMr. Syaridan Shaarani

9. Penang Career & Postgraduate Expo

7-8 April 2012 PISA, Penang Mr. Zulfatria AbdullahMr. Suhairi Mohd Saad

10. Karnival Pendidikan MARA 7-8 April 2012 Ipoh, Perak Mr. Mohd Nizam Bidin

11. Postgraduate Training & Expo 2012

13-15 April 2012 Indonesia Mr. Mohamad Nizam Ayof

12. International Exhibition & Conference on Higher Education

16-27 April 2012 Saudi Arabia Prof. Dr. Mohd Razali Mu-hamad

13. USM Career & Postgraduate Expo

27-29 April 2012 USM, Penang Mr. Suhairi Mohd SaadMr. Mohd Azrin IsmailMrs Osfa Irda OthmanMrs Siti Fairus Abu Bakar

14. NAPEI 29th Malaysia Edu Fair 1-3 June 2012 PWTC Mr. Suhairi Mohd Saad

15. Graduan Aspire 2012 29-30 June 2012 Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

Mr. Zulfatria AbdullahMr. Suhairi Mohd Saad

CENTRE FOR GRADUATE STUDIES EDUCATION EXHIBITION


PPS and the International Office have participated in promotional activities in Saudi Arabia organized by the Education Malaysia (Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia). From 17-20th April, 2012, the UTeM delegation that comprised of the VC, Dean of PPS and Director of International Office, together with a few other Malaysian public and private higher institutions was involved in the Third International Exhibition and Conference on Higher Education located at the Riyadh International Conventional & Exhibition Center. The exhibition was the biggest education exhibition in Saudi, with participation from 480 universities, colleges, and higher education organizations from 39 different countries. The UTeM table was well attended by interested students and parents.

Besides promoting UTeM’s programs, the team has also developed further rapport with Saudi’s Ministry of Higher Education. Initial networking was also established with a few international universities.

The Education Malaysia Exhibition was held from 23rd - 24th April at the Malaysian Consulate compound in Jeddah. Again the function was well attended by prospective students. From both exhibitions, the Dean of PPS has brought back a few masters and PhD applications for further considerations.

Promotion Activities in Saudi Arabia



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The 17th China International Education Exhibition Tour (CIEET) 2012 was held in Xi’an and Wuhan, China from 18 to 23 March 2012.

Malaysia was represented by UTeM to promote the range of recognized and quality assured undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Students, parents, academicians and professionals attended this international education exhibition.

The UTeM delegation to CIEET 2012 was represented by Tay Choo Chuan from the Centre for graduate Studies.

Visitors to our booth were impressed to know that UTeM not only provided higher education of quality but also had a range of courses which are relevant to the needs of various participants.

In addition, the exhibition provided UTeM an effective platform to meet prospective students from China and also Mr Wong Chang Way ,the Education Officer from the Embassy of Malaysia in China

17th China International Education Exhibition Tour (CIEET 2012)


Phuket, ThailandInternational Promotion in

The Centre for Graduate Studies joined the promotion exhibition ‘Education Malaysia Exposition in Phuket, Thailand’ organized by Rexpo Central Sdn. Bhd on 7-8 December 2011. The exhibition was held at the Royal Phuket City Hotel. A total of 15 educational Institutions participated in the exhibition.

The participation in this event was to promote graduate studies programmes, and thus, increase the number of international students at UTeM. In addition, this promotion was also intended to meet the recommendations of the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOE) to establish Malaysia as a premier educational destination in the region.

The delegations to the exhibition were Dr. Badrul Hisham bin Ahmad, Deputy Dean (FKEKK) and Mr Zulfatria bin Abdullah, Assistant Registrar (PPS).

The exhibition attracted the attention of visitors, especially students, teachers and parents. Furthermore, this exhibition attracted visitors who are Thai Muslims and able to speak Bahasa Melayu.

During the exhibition, UTeM’s booth received positive inquiries from visitors who wished to know more about the programmes offered at UTeM, especially the cost of study, facilities and scholarship available to foreign students.



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The Exhibition on Post Graduate and Training Expo 2012, organized by Malaysia Education Promotion Centre (MEPC), Yogyakarta was held for 3 days from 13 to 15 April 2012. This exhibition participated by over 25 public and private universities of Malaysia and Indonesia. Among the primary objectives of this exhibition were to promote undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by the participating universities of Malaysia, to increase the enrolment of international students and introduce Malaysia as one of the best educational hubs in the Asian region. The delegation from UTeM was led by Dr Juhaini Bt Jabar and accompanied by En Mohamad Nizam bin Ayof and Pn Noorazilah Bt Mohamed. Overall, this event has accomplished its main objective. The potential candidates in Indonesia are now aware of their opportunities of pursing their studies in Malaysia and we are expecting to welcome them to our undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the future. It is hoped that more event like this will be held in the future

Yogyakarta, IndonesiaInternational Promotion in


Centre for Graduate Studies (PPS) and Corporate Communications and Planning Office (PPKK) have been participating in open day exhibition organized by the Human Resources Departments of Infineon Technologies (Malacca) Sdn. Bhd.

According to the PPS Program Coordinator, Dr. Tay Choo Chuan, the aim of UTeM participation in the program is to introduce the courses offered at UteM especially Doctor of Engineering degree program to working professionals and engineers in the company besides the diploma and degree programmes to Infineon Technologies employees.

Infineon Technologies UTeM presence in top management rewarded the company, who described the successful participation of the community an opportunity there to enhance the skills and educational level

Infineon Technologies’ top management appreciate the presence of UTeM to the program has succeeded in opening up opportunities for the community there to enhance their skills and educational level.

Infineon TechnologiesUTeM Educational Promotional at

18-19 April 2012



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PhD Industry Programme Briefing at SIRIM BerhadThe Industrial PhD Programme Briefing was held on 27 June 2012 at the Seminar Room, Building 25, SIRIM Berhad Headquarters Complex, Shah Alam.

UTeM was invited to give a briefing related to the Industrial PhD programme. A special table was prepared for UTeM to put the programme brochures or any other information during the session.

SIRIM invited UTeM for the purpose of providing information to its employees on the kinds of programmes available for their employees.

The participants comprised of Dr. Tay Choo Chuan (PPS), Ir. Dr. Mohd Nazri bin Othman (FKE), Mr. Mohd Azlishah bin Othman (FKEKK), Ir. Dr. Tan Chee Fai (FKP), Dr. Mohd Hadzley bin Abu Bakar (FKP) and Prof. Madya Dr. Rabiah binti Ahmad (FTMK).


Graduate Policy & Regulation

Graduate Policy & Regulation workshop was held on 14 and 15 June 2012 at Hotel Pantai Puteri, Tanjung Kling, and Malacca.

This workshop aims to review the academic policy and regulation for graduate programmes so that it covers all aspects of graduate studies.

The participants comprised of the PPS dean, Prof. Dr. Mohd Razali bin Muhamad as the chairman, the deans and deputy deans of faculty as well as the PPS staff.

The outcomes of this workshop would be to improve the policy and regulation in line with the requirements of UTeM graduate studies programmes as well as

Workshop



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Engineering Doctorate Research

An Engineering Doctorate Research Seminar was held on 30 June 2012 at Lecture Rooms 3 and 4, Centre for Graduate Studies, UTeM. The main aim of this seminar was to give the Engineering Doctorate students an opportunity to present their research progress for evaluation and improvement. Besides this, the seminar also provided a platform for students to interact and share their experiences. The participants comprised Engineering Doctorate students and their supervisors from each faculty. The evaluators of the seminar were Prof. Dr. Mohd Razali Bin Muhamad, Prof. Dr. Nooh Bin Abu Bakar (UTM), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chong Kuan Eng and Dr. Badrul Bin Ahmad (TNB Research Sdn. Bhd.). The outcomes of this seminar would be to improve the quality of industry-based research in line with the requirements of the Doctor of Engineering programme. Furthermore, it was intended to guide the candidates for effective research implementation as well as providing additional guide lines to supervisors in achieving the objectives of the programme.

Seminar


Working visit to Denmark was held in the University and Industry in Denmark on 20 to 25 November 2011 to look at, review and benchmarking the Industrial PhD programme implementation in Denmark to further strengthen the ongoing programs at higher education institutions in Malaysia.

The UTeM delegation was led by Datuk Dr Ir Hj Ahmad Zaidee Laidin (Chairman, Board of Directors UTeM) and accompanied by Prof Datuk Dr Ahmad Yusoff Hassan (Vice Chancellor, UTeM), Dato’ Seri Prof Dr Mashkuri Yaacob (Vice Chancellor, UNITEN), Prof Dr Mohd Razali Muhamad (Dean, Centre for Graduate Studies, UTeM), Prof Dr Nooh Abu Bakar (Deputy Dean, Graduate School, UTM), Pn Tengku Syarizad Tengku Dahlan (Academy of Sciences) and Dr Janatul Islah Mohamad (Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia).

The UTeM delegation visited Danish Agency of Science, Technology and Innovation (DASTI), University of Roskilde, Novo Nordisk A/S, Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and Vestas Wind System A/S.

The visit has given a clear picture of the implementation of Industrial PhD (Danish Model) for benchmark and comparison (the UK model). Apart from meeting the needs of the number (60,000 PhD holders by 2023), the philosophy, goals and objectives of the program implementation in Malaysia Industrial PhD should be seen and understood by all parties involved: the ministry of Scholarship, universities, industry and prospective candidates.

IN DENMARKOFFICIAL WORKING VISIT TO UNIVERSITY & INDUSTRY

20 - 25 November 2011



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In 2012, the Centre for Graduate Studies, UTeM has been selected to host the 29th meeting for the Council of Deans of Graduate Studies in Public Higher Education Institutions (MDPS) comprising 22 members.The meeting was also attended by representatives from the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and The

and communication among the IPTA, share experience among the members and discuss issues and problems associated with management of graduate studies. Among the activities held in conjunction with the meeting was a dinner, Graduate Education Fair, Industrial PhD Supervisor Training, Audit Preparation Workshop Programme and visit to the Historical Sites of Malacca.

Mesyuarat Majlis DekanPengajian Siswazah (MDPS) Ke-29


On 6 March 2012, UTeM received a delegation on a visit from Universitias Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU), Indonesia. The delegation was led by UMSU Rector, Mr. Drs. Agussani M.AP.

The purpose of this visit is to sign a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation and strategic collaboration.The UMSU delegation held an official visit to the UTeM Vice-Chancellor, Prof Datuk Dr. Ahmad Yusuf bin Hassan and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a period of 5 years in the sharing of ideas and expertise in academia, research, development and innovation.

In addition, the delegation also visited the teaching and learning facilities available in UTeM such as CRIM and faculty laboratories.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing between Univesiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka(UTeM) and Universitias Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU)



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From 10 February to 12 February 2012, PPS has joined the Program Integrasi Insan Terbilang (PINTAR) Series 1/2012 which was held on PNB Ilham Resort Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan. The PINTAR programme is actually part of an action plan to meet the UTeM Strategic Plan. All PPS officers and staff attended the programme.

The goals of this programme are to strengthen the appreciation of the vision, mission and UTeM strategic plan, leadership and teamwork as well as the values and work culture among employees in UTeM.

UTeM Vice Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Ahmad Yusoff Hassan in his speech had expressed the hope that all staff that comes to work must be sincere and see their potential in order to be used optimally, optimistic and able to transform an obstacle into an opportunity. He also reminded the staff about the importance of quality and work culture based on the seven elements which are system, structure, strategy, values, style, staff and skills. Among the activities available in the programme are religious lectures, ice breaking, learning activities and team workshop.

PINTAR Programme Series 1/2012


Viva Voce total summary for the year 2011

VIVA VOCE refers to an oral examination between student who has submitted his/her research in the form of a thesis and the examiners of that research work in which the examiners assess the research work on the basis of the student’s defense of his/her research. Throughout the year 2011, PPS has managed to conduct a total of 24 VIVA consist of 22 Master and 2 PhD student. It came from various faculties and held at PPS building. Statistic below shows the details

TOTAL VIVA

RESULT OF VIVA

FACULTY MASTER OF SCIENCE


TOTAL PERCENTAGE

FKEKK 2 0 2 8.33

FKE 1 0 1 4.17

FKM 2 0 2 8.33

FKP 10 0 10 41.67

FTMK 6 1 7 29.17

FPTT 1 1 2 8.33

TOTAL 22 2 24 100.00

FACULTY MASTER OF SCIENCE


TOTAL PERCENTAGE

PASS 0 0 0 0.00

PASS WITH MINOR CORRECTION

9 1 10 41.67

PASS WITH MAJOR CORRECTION

13 0 13 54.17

RE SUBMISSION 0 1 1 4.17

FAIL 0 0 0 0.00

TOTAL 22 2 24 100.00

FKEKK9%

FKE 4%

FKM8%

FKP42%

FTMK29%

FPTT8%

TOTAL VIVA

PASS WITH MINOR CORRECTION

42%PASS WITH MAJOR

CORRECTION54%

RE SUBMISSION4%

RESULT OF VIVA

VIVA VOCE



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List of Graduation for the 7th UTeM Convocation22-23 October 2011

SARJANA SAINS KOMPUTER (TEKNOLOGI RANGKAIAN INTERNET) (MASTER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGY)) 1 GURUH FAJAR SHIDIK - (INDONESIA) 2 MAHER HASSAN KADHIM AL-SAEDI - (IRAQ) 3 MUHAMMAD CHAIDIR HASIBUAN - (INDONESIA) 4 NAIMURRAIHAN BIN MUSA @ ABDUL KADER 5 NOOR ZURAIDIN BIN MOHD SAFAR 6 RAIHANA SYAHIRAH BINTI ABDULLAH 7 SURIA BINTI MOHD NOOR 8 SUZI IRYANTI BINTI FADILAH 9 SYAZWANI BINTI YAHYA 10 ZULHASNIZAM BIN HASAN SARJANA SAINS KOMPUTER (KEJURUTERAAN PERISIAN DAN KEPINTARAN) (MASTER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND INTELLIGENCE)) 1 ASHRAF SALEH AL-OMOUSH - (JORDAN) 2 AZNOR JUYANTIE BINTI IBRAHIM 3 CATUR SUPRIYANTO - (INDONESIA) 4 FAUZI ADI RAFRASTARA - (INDONESIA) 5 FERDA ERNAWAN - (INDONESIA) 6 NORAZIAHTULHIDAYU BINTI KAMARUDIN 7 NORAZLINA BINTI SHAFIE 8 NURUL HUDA BINTI MOHD ZAKI 9 NURULHASANAH BINTI MAZLAN 10 PICHAYAN SUBRAMANIAM KAVITA - (INDIA) 11 RICARDUS ANGGI PRAMUNENDAR - (INDONESIA) 12 ZAHIRRUDIN BIN DAUD SARJANA SAINS DALAM KEUSAHAWANAN (MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP) 1 MUHAMMAD HAFIZ BIN ABD. RAZAK SARJANA PENTADBIRAN PERNIAGAAN (PENGURUSAN OPERASI TERMAJU) (MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ADVANCED OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT)) 1 ABD MAJID BIN JAFFAR 2 AMALINA BINTI SUPIAN 3 AZMAN BIN ALIAS 4 HASFIYAH BINTI HASAN 5 M. KALYANA SUNDARAM - (INDIA) 6 MARDHIYAH BINTI MUSTAFA 7 MOHD HELMI BIN OMAR 8 NOOR IZWANY BINTI AHMAD 9 NOR AMILIA LIEW BINTI ABDULLAH 10 NOR ZURAINI BINTI MUSTAFFA 11 NORHANA BINTI MUSLAN 12 NORMAZLEZA BINTI MOHAMED 13 NORZALIZAH BINTI BAHARI 14 NUR MASRIZAH BINTI MAZNAN 15 NURHAYATI BINTI KAMARUDIN 16 NURULIZWA BINTI ABDUL RASHID 17 SHAHERAN BIN MOHD YUSOF 18 SITI HAJAR BINTI MOHAMAD 19 SITI IRYNN CHING BINTI ABDULLAH 20 SUZILAWATI BINTI OSMAN 21 TG MOHD FAISAL BIN TENGKU WOOK SARJANA PENTADBIRAN PERNIAGAAN (PENGURUSAN TEKNOLOGI DAN INOVASI) (MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT)) 1 ADNAN BIN KATIJAN 2 AHMAD FAZLI BIN MOHD KHODRI 3 AMEERUZ KAMAL BIN AB WAHID 4 AMIRUL FAIZ BIN ABD RAZAK 5 LOOY LIAN SEE 6 MASFUFAH BINTI AB RAHIM 7 MASTURA BINTI RONI 8 NG KONG MING 9 NOOR ANITA BINTI RAHMAN 10 NOORSUHAILY BIN ALI @ MD NOOR 11 NOR HAYATI BINTI KAMISMAN 12 NORAZLINA BINTI AB. AZIZ 13 NOREDAH BINTI MOHD NOR

DOKTOR FALSAFAH (DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY) 1 ABDUL RANI BIN OTHMAN 2 OH SEONG POR 3 ROBIAH BINTI YUSOF SARJANA SAINS DALAM KEJURUTERAAN ELEKTRONIK (MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING) 1 DALILA BINTI MISMAN 2 MOHD SYAIFUL REDZWAN BIN MOHD SHAH 3 MUHAMMAD FAIZ BIN ABDUL KADIR 4 VIGNESWARA RAO A/L GANNAPATHY SARJANA KEJURUTERAAN ELEKTRONIK (SISTEM ELEKTRONIK) (MASTER OF ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING (ELECTRONIC SYSTEM)) 1 'IZZAT HAIMAN BIN ANUAR 2 MOHD FAUZI BIN AB RAHMAN 3 NORHAFIZAH BINTI BURHAM SARJANA KEJURUTERAAN ELEKTRONIK (SISTEM TELEKOMUNIKASI) (MASTER OF ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING (TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM)) 1 AMMAR AHMED NASSER ALKAHTANI - (YEMEN) 2 ELYA IRWANA BINTI ZULLKIFLY 3 FUAD MOHAMMED NOMAN SALLEH - (YEMEN) 4 MOHD FIRDAUS BIN MUSTAFFA 5 MOHD HAPEZ BIN JOHARI 6 MOHD HIDAYAT BIN JAMALUDDIN 7 MOHD SUFIZ BIN IBRAHIM 8 SITI YUSZAINI BINTI MUHAMAD HAMZAH SARJANA SAINS DALAM KEJURUTERAAN MEKANIKAL (MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) 1 EM POH PING 2 MOHD FIRDAUS BIN ZAKARIA SARJANA SAINS DALAM KEJURUTERAAN PEMBUATAN (MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING) 1 ADNAN RACHMAT ANOM BESARI - (INDONESIA) 2 AINOL SUHADA BIN DAHLAN 3 GANESH KUMAR A/L KRISHNAN 4 ISMAWATI BINTI IBRAHIM 5 MIRON GAKIM 6 NOR MOHAMAD BIN SULONG 7 NORSHAFARINA BINTI ISMAIL 8 NURULHUDA BINTI ARIFIN 9 PHONGSAKORN A/L PRAK TOM 10 SHARMEENI A/P MURUGAN 11 SYAHRUL AZWAN BIN SUNDI @ SUANDI 12 YUSLIZA BINTI YUSUF SARJANA KEJURUTERAAN PEMBUATAN (KEJURUTERAAN SISTEM PEMBUATAN) (MASTER OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING (MANUFACTURING SYSTEM ENGINEERING)) 1 MAHZAN BIN JOHAR 2 MOHAMAD PAZLIN BIN SAION 3 MOHAMAD SHAHRUL EFFENDY BIN KOSNAN 4 NURUL HIDAYAH BINTI ARSHAD 5 RABIATUL ADIBAH BINTI ABDUL RAHIM 6 SITI FAIZAH BINTI MAD ASASAARI 7 SYAHRIL ANUAR BIN IDRIS SARJANA KEJURUTERAAN PEMBUATAN (KEJURUTERAAN INDUSTRI) (MASTER OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING (INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING)) 1 MOHAMMAD RASHIDI BIN RAZALI 2 NURUL 'AIN BINTI MAT TAHAR 3 NURULHUDA BINTI AHMAD 4 ZULKEFLI BIN DAUD SARJANA SAINS DALAM TEKNOLOGI MAKLUMAT DAN KOMUNIKASI (MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY) 1 CHE KU NURAINI BINTI CHE KU MOHD 2 LIEW TZE WEI 3 WONG SIAW LANG

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The Doctorate of Engineering is an award given to graduates who have contributed significantly to the advancement of research in engineering applications for industry in terms of innovative problem solving. These graduates are also equipped with the knowledge and competence of management, business and communication that is required to make strategic decisions in management. The Industry requires graduates who not only excel in research skills but also have experience in project management, finance, marketing and economics. The Engineering Doctorate Programmed has been offered by several universities inside and outside the country to fulfill the industry’s needs. This programmer aims to develop individuals who understand the principles and implementation of innovation. The research problems that are identified and resolved are closely related to the real problems of the industry.PPS has organised promotional activities to create awareness of the programme and to invite potential candidates and industries to participate in the programme.

The List of Industries visited by PPS are shown below: -

Engineering Doctorate Programme

No Industry Date Place

1. Advanced Micro Devices Sdn. Bhd. 18 Ogos 2011 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

2. Intel Technology Sdn. Bhd 18 Ogos 2011 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

3. Avago Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

19 Ogos 2011 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

4. Altera Corporration Technology Center, 19 Ogos 2011 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

5. Ismeca Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., Melaka. 22 Ogos 2011 Duyong, Melaka

6. Agilent Penang Sd. Bhd. 19 September 2011 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

7. 27 September 2011 TNB , Jalan Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

8. Penang Seagate Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd.,

14 Oktober 2011 Pulau Pinang

9. AUO Sunpower Sdn. Bhd. 11 November 2011 Alor Gajah, Melaka

10. TNB Research Sdn. Bhd. , 8 Disember 2011 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor

11. LKPP Corperation Sdn. Bhd., 12 Disember 2011 Kuantan, Pahang

12. Infineon, Melaka 27 April 2012 Batu Berendam, Melaka

13. MIGHT 30 Mei 2012 Cyberjaya

14. MIGHT METEOR Advanced Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.

1 August 2012 Cyberjaya

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The positive impact of the programmeHere are the positive effects that have been achieved as a result of the implementation of Engineering Doctorate Programme(i) The combination of studies at doctorate level and experience of the business environment has generated interest

among candidates with good academic qualifications, and has given satisfaction to those graduates who have followed this programme.

(ii) Engineering Doctorate Programme graduates secure employment and careers at management level. In many cases, the graduates earn higher than normal PhD graduates.

(iii) Companies that participate in the programme received a positive effect in terms of increased income and exports, patents, license sales, and other effects of innovation.

(iv) Increase the company competencies through theoretical knowledge sharing and improvement of products, processes and services.

(v) University involved has increased the awareness of the needs of industry research.

Critical Success FactorsFrom the discussion and reference documents, several factors can be identified as the role is to provide success to the programme(i) Experience in handling the programme.(ii) Candidates who have excellent academic records and good motivation.(iii) The authority of the industry supervisor and academic supervisor.(iv) Attention and importance given by the companies involved to the programme.(v) The effectiveness in mechanism of implementation, management and monitoring.(vi) Attention and the importance given by the government.

The List of Industries that are participating in the UTeM Engineering Doctorate Programme are shown below:

No. Industry

1. Infineon TechnologiesSdn. Bhd.

2. Rubber Leisure Products Sdn. Bhd.

3. CTRM Sdn. Bhd.

4. Freescale Semiconductor (M) Sdn. Bhd.

5. Solid Precision Engineering Sdn Bhd

6. National Semiconductor Sdn. Bhd.

7. Controlez Technology Sdn. Bhd

8. Hitachi Cable Johor Sdn. Bhd.

9. PERNEC Corporation Bhd

10. TNB Research Sdn. Bhd

11. Infineon Technologies(Kulim) Sdn. Bhd.

12. QES Management Consultants

QES ManagementConsultants


One of the principal goals of any universities is to make graduate studies accessible to the widest possible range of students either locally or internationally. Besides providing the higher degree education that is of high quality from the range of programs offered in the campus, many other methods are made feasible in reaching those students. Offshore program, is one of the innovative approaches whereby generally the graduate courses are offered remotely from the university campus via any suitable technologies and/or without formally scheduled lecturer-student interaction. The Centre for Graduate Studies, UTeM has taken a major step forward in adopting offshore approach in the Master by Taught Course program.

This offshore master by taught course program has been developed specifically for students who are highly motivated and interested to enhance their knowledge and progress in their career in the field of engineering and computer science without having an opportunity to take full-time study leave. Therefore the program is offered at designated study centre near or at the students’ own vicinity. Mode of registration is part-time and the classes are conducted during weekends.

The duration of the course is 2 years (4 semesters), or maximum of 5 years (10 semesters) with additional cost for every extended semester. A minimum of 42 credits is required for the students to complete the master degree with an achievement of a cummulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The 42-credit courses consists of about 12 modules categorized under university compulsory subject, course compulsory subject, course electives subject and a Master’s project. Each module carries 3 credits, and the assessment is by examinations and assignments. The Master’s project consisting 9 credits must be completed in two semesters and assess through a research proposal seminar and final project report.

Currently, the Centre for Graduate Studies are conducting 3 different programs at 4 different places as follows:

Master in Manufacturing Engineering (Manufacturing System Engineering )

Politeknik Johor BahruPoliteknik Kota Kinabalu

23 students22 students

Completed

Politeknik MerlimauPoliteknik Seberang PraiWestern Digital Malaysia

17 students31 students8 students

In-progress

Master in Electronic Engineering (Electronic Systems)

Politeknik Ungku OmarPoliteknik Kota BahruPoliteknik Merlimau

20 students17 students21 students

In-progress

Master in Electronic Engineering (Telecommunication Systems)

Politeknik Seberang Prai 14 students

Master in Computer Science (Internetworking Technology)

Batu Pahat 16 students Completed

For this coming new session of 2012/2013, Centre For Graduate Studies will be conducting the offshore programme at Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi MARA, Masjid Tanah, Melaka for the Master in Manufacturing Engineering Programme.

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Master of Taught Course (Offshore) program highlights are as follows:

(i) Convenienta. Flexible program; candidate can continue to work while they advance in their career and keep their

knowledge up-to-date in the fast-moving engineering fieldb. Entire program is conducted in the candidate own vicinityc. Classes on weekends, 14 hours per week. d. 2 years (4 semesters) completion time with not more than 3 subjects (9 credit hours) per semester

(ii) Affordablea. Fees from RM 16,000 – RM 20,000 per program or RM 4,000 – RM 5,000 per semester depending the location of

the centre.b. Payment may be made in progressive mode c. Eligibility to apply for PTPTN or EPF. The program is currently registered to these bodies and

the university can provide the candidate with relevant documents for the purpose of this application.

(iii) Qualitya. The lecture and Master Project will be fasilitated by experienced academicians from the UTeM, in which

their minimum qualification is PhD and/or professional experience in their respective fields/subjects offered. b. Experts from industry and/or academicians from any recognized institutions can be invited to conduct

the classes.c. This program is approved by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia (MOHE) and quality assured by

Students sitting for their exam at Politeknik Ungku Omar Centre

Group presentation-Politeknik Merlimau Centre


APPLICATION

FUNDING FOR GRADUATE STUDIES



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This scheme is designed to enhance the number and quality of postgraduate students as well as university research activities. Students pursuing Master and Doctor of Philosophy through research are invited to apply

Eligibility and How to Apply:

i) Registered as a full time student research for Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy at UTeM

ii) Following the graduate program by research and thesis.

iii) Having an excellent academic qualification with the CGPA of not less than 3.70 or equivalent at the undergraduate level.For applicants who have a masters degree, they must have outstanding academic achievement at undergraduate level.

iv) Not receiving any scholarships or financial assistance from other bodies or organization.

v) Students in the final stages of Bachelor/MSc with excellent academic performance and intends to pursue Master/ PhD by research can also apply by submitting an application through their respective faculties and obtain the recommendation from the Dean of the faculty.

vi) The application is open to local and overseas candidates.

Duration:The maximum funding period is two (2) years for Master degree and three (3) years for Doctor of Philosophy.

Recipients of this scheme will be exempted from paying Tuition Fees and Examination Fees. As for other fees, it is the responsibility of the candidate to settle.

Closing Date: Application is open throughout the year. However, the selection process will be held in July and December. Applications must be made using the official application form and must be accompanied by a copy of identity card/passport, degree, transcripts, and detailed research project proposals. Applications must be submitted to:

Dean,Centre for Graduate Studies,Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka,Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100, Durian Tunggal, Melaka.

Fax: 06 - 3316767 www.utem.edu.my/pps

Monthly Allowance:

Degree Amount (RM) PhD 2,000.00MSc 1,700.00

Fellowship Scheme


ACADEMIC CALENDARSEMESTER II SESSION 2012/2013

UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA CENTRE FOR GRADUATE STUDIESACADEMIC CALENDARSEMESTER I SESSION 2012/2013



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UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOPRENEURSHIPMBA ACADEMIC CALENDARTRIMESTER JULY SESSION 2012

MBA ACADEMIC CALENDARTRIMESTER NOVEMBER SESSION 2012

*subject to change


KePSThe Postgraduate Students Club (KePS) was established in 2005. The postgraduate students are automatically registered as members of this society. KEPS is a platform for postgraduate students to contribute their ideas, expertise, skills and creativity towards the mission and vision of the University.

Currently, KEPS members consist of local and international students from different faculties. KEPS members would like to thank the Centre for Graduate Studies (PPS) for their support and cooperation.

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