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MSc (Solid State Physics) *Dual Degree

MSc (Solid State Physics) *Dual Degree

  • OVERVIEW

    Master of Engineering in Electrical and Microsystems Engineering and Master of Science in Solid State Physics

    The International Master Dual Degree Programme places a strong focus on electronics and semiconductor technology. It provides a solid theoretical background as well as a minimum of 6 months internship in one of our international partner companies (e.g. Osram, Infineon Technologies, Continental Automotive Corporation) in Malaysia or Germany. In addition, it offers you the opportunity to obtain a Master degree from Malaysia (USM Penang) in combination with an accredited European Master degree (M. Eng. in Electrical and Microsystems Engineering) from OTH (Eastern Bavarian University), Regensburg, Germany simultaneously. The course is structured to enable students to work independently, efficiently and responsibly using scientific methods and problem solving techniques. Aside from conveying technical expertise, the course is designed to build personalities and leadership knowledge and skills. Graduates will be equally proficient in performing technical tasks and leadership roles.

    Course Structure

    Lectures in Malaysia or Germany: Min. 24 months (4 semesters) / Max. 60 months (10 semesters)

    Master’s research/thesis in Malaysia or Germany (usually in a company): Min. 6 months (1 semester)

    The programme consists of 40 units in USM and 54 Credit Points in OTH of the following schedule:
    1st Semester in USM (20 units)

    • ZCC 541/4 - Solid State Physics Theory (Core - 4 units)
    • ZCC 542/4 - Physics of Complementary Materials  (Core - 4 units)
    • ZCC 543/4 - Semiconductor Physics (Core - 4 units)
    • ZSC 548/4 -X-ray Structure (Elective - 4 units)
    • ZCC 591/4 -Measurements & Experimental Techniques 1 (Core - 4 units)

     2nd Semester in OTH (29 credit points)

    • Mathematics for Master (Core – 8 CP)
    • Technical Optics – Micro-optics (TOM) (Core – 5 CP)
    • Electronic Product Engineering (Elective – 5 CP)
    • Master Optoelectronic Project in Labview (Elective – 5 CP)
    • Project Thesis (Core – 6 CP)

    3rd Semester in OTH (25 credit points)

    • Optoelectronics (Core – 8 CP)
    • Laser Technology and Photonics (Core – 5 CP)
    • Laser Materials Processing or Cybernetics (Elective – 5 CP)
    • German Language (Core – 7 CP)

    4th Semester in USM (20 units)

    • ZCC 590 – Solid State Physics Dissertation (Core – 20 units)

     List of Expertise in School of Physics
    http://www.fizik.usm.my/

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    • BSc in Physics, BApplied Sc in Applied Physics,  BApplied Sc in Engineering Physics with minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 or equivalent.
    • Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent with several years of experience in a relevant field.

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    Not Applicable

  • DURATION

    • Min : 2 Years (4 Semesters)

      *(At least 1 Semester at USM AND at least 2 Semesters at OTH)

    • Mix : 4 Years (8 Semester)

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    • October

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)

    International (USD)
    •  Registration Fee : 310.00
    •  Tuition Fee : 265.00 X 40 Units = 10600.00
    •  Convocation Fee : 200.00
    •   Registration Fees : 222.50
    •  Personal Bond : 1000.00
    •  Tuition Fees : 100.00 X 40 Units = 4000.00
    •  Convocation Fee : 50.00

Master of Business Administration (Online) - Dual Degree

Master of Business Administration (Online) - Dual Degree

  • OVERVIEW

    This program is a collaboration between USM and Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia. Students will be granted two certificates upon completion of this programme. Below is the programme structure for reference:

    USM Courses

    Credit Unit

    ITB Courses

    Credit Unit

    Core
    (6 courses * 3 credit unit)

    18

    Core
    (4 courses * 3 credit unit)

    12

    Electives
    (2 courses)

    7

    Research Method

    2
         

    Final Project

    3

    Electives
    (2 courses)

    6

    Total USM Credit Unit

    25

    Total ITB Credit Unit

    23

    Units for graduation: 48 units

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    A Bachelor’s degree from a university recognised by the USM’s Senate or an equivalent qualification:

    • A minimum CGPA of 2.75/4.00 or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year working experience; or
    • A minimum CGPA of 3.50/4.00 or equivalent (without working experience)
    • Pass the interview for candidates did not satisfy the criteria above.

  • 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

    • 2 years to 5 years (4 semesters to 10 semesters)

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    Program Starts:
    Year 1: October in Universiti Sains Malaysia
    Year 2: August in Institut Teknologi Bandung

  • FEES

    Semester 1 (USM) Semester 2 (USM)
    Academic Registration Calendar October Academic Registration Calendar April
    Registration Fees International Student: USD130 Registration Fees N/A
    Malaysian Student: RM190
    Tuition Fees International Student:
    (USD248.75 * 12 units) = USD2985    		 Tuition Fees International Student:
    (USD248.75 * 13 units) = USD3233.75
    Malaysian Student:
    (RM740 * 12 units) = RM8880    		 Malaysian Student:
    (RM740 * 13 units) = RM9620
    Semester 3 (ITB) Semester 4 (ITB)
    Academic Registration Calendar August Academic Registration Calendar January
    Registration Fees IDR1 million Registration Fees N/A
    Fees ITB: IDR40 million Fees ITB: IDR40 million

     Payment Details

      Pay to ITB Pay to USM Total
    ITB students IDR81,000,000 USD6348,75 = IDR101,580,000 IDR182,580,000
    USM students (Malaysian) IDR81,000,000 = MYR23,823.53 MYR18,690 MYR42,513.53
    USM students (International) IDR81,000,000 = USD5062.50 USD6348,75 USD11,411.25

    *Currency: 1 USD = IDR 16,000; 1 MYR = IDR 3400; The total amount does not include graduation fees.

    ** Fees are subject to change

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