Master of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering with Management (Coursework)

• OVERVIEW

  To further enhance postgraduate offerings, Master of Science Degree Programmes by course work have also been introduced. In Academic Session 2025/2026, a course work programme known as the Master of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering with Management is established. This programme provides candidates with comprehensive exposure to the latest theoretical and practical aspects of advanced manufacturing systems, industrial automation, and management strategies. It is designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to address real-world industrial challenges and to lead innovation in manufacturing and operations management.

• ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  A. Bachelor's degree in STEM

  1. A minimum CGPA of 2.75/4.00 or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year of working experience in business/management background; or

  2. A minimum CGPA of 3.25/4.00 or equivalent (without working experience); or

  3. For those who do not meet the above requirement should at least meet one (1) of the following additional conditions:

  a) Research experience for at least three (3) years; or

  b) Work experience in a related field for at least three (3) years; or

  c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or

  d) Grade B+ for the final year project

  B. Bachelor's degree in other than STEM

  1. A minimum CGPA of 2.75/4.00 or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year of working experience in the technical field/manufacturing industry; or

  2. A minimum CGPA of 3.50/4.00 or equivalent (without working experience); or

  3. For those who do not meet the above requirement should at least meet one (1) of the following additional conditions:

  a) Research experience for at least three (3) years; or

  b) Work experience in a related field for at least three (3) years; or

  c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or

  d) Grade B+ for the final year project

  C. APEL A (Level 7)

• LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

  The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

  • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
  • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
  • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
  • A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
  • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
  • A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
  • A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

  Exemption is given to candidate if:

  • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
  • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

• DURATION

  • Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
  • Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

• FEES

  Malaysian (MYR)	International (USD)*
  Registration Fee : 330.00 Tuition Fee : 625 x 43 units = 26,875 Convocation Fee : 200.00	Registration Fees : 225.00 Personal Bond : 1,000.00 Tuition Fees : 220 x 43 units = 9,460 Convocation Fee : 50.00

  *Not inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

  ** Fees are subject to change

Master of Science in Materials Engineering - School of Materials and Mineral Resource Engineering

• OVERVIEW

  Core Courses

  Materials Characterization Techniques

  Principle and Processing of Advanced Materials

  Materials Selection, Processing and Design

  Biomaterials

  Surface and Corrosion Engineering

  Science & Engineering Research Methodology

  Research Project

   

  Research Component

  The research component requires candidates to select a research topic and carry out an intensive research study under the supervision of a lecturer.

  Expertise available in the following School: School of Materials And Mineral Resource Engineering https://material.eng.usm.my/

• ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  Applicants should possess the following:

  A. Bachelor's degree

  1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

  2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

  a) Research experience for at least one year; or

  b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or

  c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or

  d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or

  e) Grade B+ for final year project

  3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

  a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or

  b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND

  c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or

  d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or

  e) Grade B+ for final year project

  B. APEL A (Level 7)

• LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

  (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

  The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

  • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
  • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
  • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
  • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
  • A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
  • A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
  • A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

  Exemption is given to candidate if:

  • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
  • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

• DURATION

  Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters

  Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

• SEMESTER INTAKE

  October

• FEES

  Malaysian (MYR)	International (USD)
  Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee : 268.00 X 40 Units = 10,720.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00	Registration Fees : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fees : 100.00 X 40 Units = 4,000.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00

  ** Fees are subject to change

  ** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

  Malaysian (MYR)	International (USD)
  Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee : 450.00 X 40 Units = 18,000.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00	Registration Fees : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fees : 160.00 X 40 Units = 6,400.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00

  ** Fees are subject to change

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