Monash University Malaysia Master of Applied Engineering (MAppE) students can choose to specialise in energy and sustainability, oil and fats processing, and industrial and robotics engineering.
THE engineering field is not just a competitive profession but it is also constantly evolving. Therefore it is important to keep updated with the latest headways in the industry.
One effective way of doing so is pursuing a higher degree to enhance career opportunities within the field.
Monash University Malaysia’s Master of Applied Engineering (MAppE) at the School of Engineering is designed for fresh graduates and working adults with science and engineering academic backgrounds.
This two-year programme offers a unique feature whereby it would allow students with science and related discipline degree holders to obtain an engineering Masters degree and provide a great potential to switch careers.
Within the programme, students will be guided through a series of coursework to advance their complex problem-solving skills in a cross-cultural environment and also offer a research pathway into a PhD programme.
Students can choose to specialise in energy and sustainability, oil and fats processing, and industrial and robotics engineering.
A specialisation in energy and sustainability provides advanced knowledge and skills in renewable energy, energy utilisation and transformation, energy efficiency and management, industrial ecology and green buildings.
Meanwhile, the oil and fats specialisation is industry-driven and it covers a full spectrum of the oils and fats industry, from upstream, midstream to downstream processing, with emphasis on sustainability with lectures and specialist topics co-delivered by experienced industry practitioners and gain hands-on experience using the state-of-the-art research facility hosted by Monash-Industry Palm Oil Education and Research Platform (MIPO).
Besides that, students can also specialise in industrial and robotics engineering, providing advanced engineering education in optimising industrial engineering system design from the perspective of productivity, cost and sustainability.
“Working professionals and graduates can now choose from specialisations that can inspire and build their careers to the next level,” said Dr Arshad.“The new Master of Applied Engineering program at Monash University Malaysia is designed to equip students with future skills evolving around IR 4.0, sustainability, and cross-discipline,” said course coordinator Dr Arshad Adam Salema.
“Working professionals and graduates can now choose from specialisations that can inspire and build their careers to the next level. The unique features of each of these specialisations would definitely bridge the knowledge and research gap between academia and industry.
“Our recent achievements (National Energy Awards 2021), quality research, industrial engagement in IR 4.0, and MIPO platform will develop innovative solutions through research, education and training,” added Arshad.
The programme provides experience in industrial-based projects, whereby students can opt to work alone or in teams to unpack problems as well as create and execute solutions.
This is in line with the necessary experience and hands-on skills needed to solve real-world problems related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Industry 4.0.
“The knowledge I gained from the engineering master's programme has helped me understand and push for more sustainable design, materials, and processes in these projects,“The transition from a Monash undergraduate degree to a Monash master’s degree was effortless,” said Andrew Peter Lim Tze Meng, who graduated in 2020 and is currently the Planning and Learning Technologies manager at Monash University Malaysia.
“The lecturers I had were incredible, and it showed in their teaching. Having classes three to four days a week after work until 10pm (and even on weekends) was extremely tough, but the lecturers were extremely flexible and helped work around my schedule.
“In my job, I come across things like ACMV systems, energy-efficient lighting and work closely on renovation and refurbishment projects. The knowledge I gained from the engineering master's programme has helped me understand and push for more sustainable design, materials, and processes in these projects," said Lim.
Graduates can work in various industries such as oil and gas, renewable energy, energy and power, construction, oleo-chemical, refinery, food and beverage, manufacturing, electrical and transport industries.
For more information about the Master of Applied Engineering, full scholarship and bursary, visit here.
