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  GENERAL

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  The Doctor of Professional Practice program, the first of its kind in Malaysia, is a collaborative effort by eight engineering, science, and technology faculties of UTM. It offers a balanced blend of taught coursework and research activities. Candidates will engage in eight cutting-edge courses and complete a capstone project, enabling professionals to apply their extensive practical experience to doctoral-level research.

  In this program, your professional expertise takes center stage. Through the capstone project, candidates harness their practical knowledge to conduct advanced research. The focus lies on developing innovative solutions to real-world challenges within your field. Structured into six stages, the capstone project guides candidates through problem identification to project endorsement, with clear milestones to measure progress.

  Candidates have the flexibility to choose both university and industry supervisors, benefiting from their mentorship and experience. Our program offers a self-paced, 100% online delivery format. Additionally, our fee structure is flexible, based on the number of credits enrolled, allowing you to tailor your financial commitment according to your needs.
• Select topic DURATION OF PROGRAMME

  DURATION OF PROGRAMME

  6-16 Semesters (subject to current lesson plan and UTM academic regulations)
• Select topic ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
  • A master’s degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other Institutions of higher learning recognised by the Senate; or
  • Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree and experience in the relevant field recognised by the Senate; or
  • Candidates who a currently registered in a master’s degree programme at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and approved by theGraduate Studies Committee of the respective faculty and the Senate.
  • Minimum 3 years working experience in related field.
• Select topic ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

  ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
  International students who wish to enroll in the postgraduate programs at UTM must meet the English language competency requirements as stipulated below:

  • Malaysia University Entrance Test (MUET) with a minimum score of Band 4.0 and above; or
  • IELTS with a minimum score of Band 6.0 and above; or
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 60 and above; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE), with a minimum score of 168 and above; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic with a minimum score of 59 and above; or
  • Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) achieving Level 109 and above.Visit https://admission.utm.my/english-language-requirements-3/ for more information about English requirements.

   
• Select topic PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

  PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

  

  
• Select topic TUITION FEES

  TUITION FEES

  Malaysian Students: RM 55,090 - RM 69,790
  International Students: RM 71,490 - RM 86,190
• Select topic CONTACT INFORMATION

  CONTACT INFORMATION

  Programme Coordinator:

  Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Sukri Bin Mat Ali

  Contact Number: +60 10-433 3672

  Email: sukri.kl@utm.my