Centre for Graduate StudiesDoctor of Philosophy (Engineering) (PhDE) KPT/JPS (KA6082) 5/10

Master of Project Management (MPM) KPT/JPS (KA9409) 10/13

Master of Science (Engineering) (MSCE) KPT/JPS (KA6084) 5/10

Duration of StudyThe PhD takes 4 academic years (12 semesters) to complete while the Master’s Degree takes 2 academic years (6 semesters) to complete.

Financial Sources• Employee’s Provident Fund (EPF), Account 2 • Study Loan from banks• Easy and Flexible Installment Scheme (0% Interest Rate)

ApplicationApplication is open throughout the year for all programmes. However, intakes are on a semester basis in January, May and September.

Application Procedures

1) Complete the OUM application form (application form can be obtained from OUM website)

2) Enclose the following: • Processing fees of RM50 in the form of bank draft or postal

order made payable to UNITEM Sdn. Bhd. • 2 sets of certified IC copies, all academic certificates and

transcripts • 2 RM0.20 stamps each • 2 copies of recent passport size photo

3) Applicants are encouraged to apply online @ www.oum.edu.my

Entry RequirementsDoctor of Philosophy (Engineering)• Master’s Degree in Engineering or it equivalent

Master of Project Management• Bachelor Degree with Honours or equivalent in any

field of study, OR• Bachelor Degree without Honours in any field of study with at

least 2 years relevant work experience OR

• Open Entry

Master of Science (Engineering)• Bachelor Degree with Honours in Engineering or equivalent OR• Bachelor Degree without Honours in Engineering with at least

2 years relevant work experience

Open Entry• Must have STPM (1 principle) or Diploma and 35 years old on

1st January of year applied

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Learning Centres: • PERAK 05-254 6006 • N. SEMBILAN 06-761 1003

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Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)Part I: Compulsory Phase• Doctoral Seminar (presentation of research project proposal)

For enrichment purposes, candidates are also required (if necessary) to do additional elective courses as below:

• Applied Statistics• Multivariate Statistics• Non-Parametric Statistics• Research Epistemology

Part II: ResearchIn this part, candidates will be conducting the research and prepare the thesis through self managed learning and/or independent study under the guidance of supervisor(s) assigned by OUM to the candidate. Each candidate must meet the assigned supervisor at least 4 times in each semester before he/she can progress in the subsequent semester.A candidate can choose any of the following specialisation areas to pursue their research.• Technology Management – Research and Development• Technology Development and Project Management• Technology Management – Technology Transfer and Implementation• Technology Management – Production and Quality Management• Control Engineering • Operational Research• Production Engineering• Civil Engineering and Geotechnic• Electrical and Power Engineering• Chemical Engineering• Environmental ManagementHalf way through the research, the candidate needs to present his / her work.

Part III: Thesis ExaminationIn this part, the candidate has completed the thesis and ready to submit for examination by OUM. Internal and external examiners will be appointed to assess the PhD (Engineering) thesis and the candidate will be examined in the ‘Viva Voce’ session organised by the Centre for Graduate Studies.

Master of Project ManagementCore Courses• Principles of Project Management • Organisation and Business Management Project Quality Management • Project Risk Management • Contract Management • International Project Management • Project Cost Analysis and Appraisal • Safety, Health and Environmental Management • Sustainable Construction • Change Management • Case Studies in Project Management • Project

Master of Science (Engineering)Part I: Compulsory Phase• Master’s Seminar

For enrichment purposes, candidates are also required (if necessary) to do additional elective courses as recommended by the supervisor.

Part II: ResearchIn this part, candidates will be conducting the research and prepare the thesis through self managed learning and/or independent study under the guidance of supervisor(s) assigned by OUM to the candidate. Each candidate must meet the assigned supervisor at least 4 times in each semester before he/she can progress in the subsequent semester.

A candidate can choose any of the following specialisation areas to pursue their research.

• Technology Management - Research and Development• Technology Development and Project Management• Technology Management - Technology Transfer and Implementation• Technology Management - Production and Quality Management• Control Engineering • Operational Research• Production Engineering• Civil Engineering and Geotechnic• Electrical and Power Engineering• Chemical Engineering• Environmental Management• Mechanical Engineering

Part III: Thesis ExaminationIn this part, the candidate has completed the thesis and ready to submit for examination by OUM. Internal and external examiners will be appointed to assess the MSc (Engineering) thesis and the candidate will be examined in the ‘Viva Voce’ session organised by the Centre for Graduate Studies.

OUM LEARNING METHODOLOGYLearners choose the nearest location as their learning

centres and the number of subjects per semester. We offer a flexible blended mode of learning.

FACE-TO-FACE INTERACTIONFace-to-face tutorial sessions

are conducted at Learning Centres during weekends or after office hours.

SELF-MANAGED LEARNINGWhere learners study independently according to their time availability.

ON-LINE LEARNINGElectronic communication tools such

as e-mail, bulletin board and chat rooms are provided to facilitate interaction

among learners, tutors and facilitators.

(AllinformationcorrectasofJanuary2009)

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