The Master of Applied Engineering programme bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world industry applications.
AS advancements in technology continue to shape the world, engineering professionals need to stay ahead of the curve.
Pursuing a higher degree can enhance your career prospects and set you apart in this highly competitive industry.
The Master of Applied Engineering (MAppE)
programme at the School of Engineering in Monash University Malaysia is specifically crafted to cater both fresh graduates and working professionals, with science and engineering academic backgrounds.
The programme’s unique two-year coursework structure, for science and related discipline degree holders, enables individuals to obtain an engineering Master’s degree and take a giant leap towards a more promising career.
The coursework sharpens complex problem-solving skills in a multicultural environment and provides a research pathway leading to a PhD programme.
Monash’s MAppE programme has three specialisations: Energy and Sustainability, Oil and Fats Processing, and Industrial and Robotics Engineering.
The Energy and Sustainability specialisation is all about giving students the expertise and know-how to tackle the most pressing issues facing the world today.
Students will dive into advanced topics such as renewable energy, energy utilisation and transformation, energy efficiency and management, industrial ecology and green buildings. You’ll even get hands-on experience designing solar PV systems – which can set you apart in the job market.
The Oil and Fats Processing specialisation, with a focus on sustainability, covers the entire spectrum of the industry, from upstream to downstream processing.
Lectures and specialist topics are co-delivered by experienced industry practitioners and students get hands-on experience in solving industry problems using a cutting-edge research facility, hosted by the Monash-Industry Palm Oil Education and Research Platform (MIPO).
After graduation, students that select this specialisation could be in high demand for jobs and business opportunities in oil extraction, refineries, oleochemicals, food and energy production, and consumer goods manufacturing.
Picking the Industrial and Robotics Engineering specialisation will see you enter a cutting-edge programme that offers advanced education in supply chain management, operations research, statistics, additive manufacturing, robotics and artificial intelligence.
Students can gain valuable skills that can be applied to the manufacturing and services sectors, all while learning from experienced industry professionals. With this knowledge and experience, you’ll be well-positioned to design, implement and improve systems to increase efficiency, reduce costs and improve sustainability.
The programme’s coursework sharpens complex problem-solving skills in a multicultural environment.
With a range of inspiring specialisations that can take your career to the next level, the MAppE programme’s unique features bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world industry applications.
One such feature is the opportunity to gain experience through industrial-based projects, where you’ll work individually to identify, unpack and create innovative solutions for real-world industrial problems.
“Our MAppE programme is designed to produce graduates with the skills and experience needed to solve problems related to the global United Nations’ sustainable development goals and Industry 4.0,” says course coordinator Dr Arshad Adam Salema.
“The MAppE programme’s curriculum is carefully crafted to ensure students have the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to tackle complex problems, and implement innovative solutions.
“The programme is taught by experienced academics who provide students with valuable insights and mentorship. With a strong emphasis on hands-on experience and real-world problem solving, graduates are well-equipped to impact society and the environment while advancing their careers positively.”
Monash University Malaysia is proud to announce that it is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Since its establishment in 1998, the institution has been committed to providing world-class education, fostering innovation and empowering students to make a positive impact in society.
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