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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING
EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME

Application can be made all year
round at https://sps.utm.my/

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 02

MASTER OF EDUCATION
(TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION): MPPV

General Information (Applies to All Mode of Program) Entry Requirements:
• A Bachelor’s Degree with good honours from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any
other institution of higher learning recognised by the Senate; or
• A qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree and experience in the relevant field
recognised by the Senate; or
• APEL A – Application through MQA. Visit https://www2.mqa.gov.my/portalapela/

International Student All students who are applying to UTM must have a
English Language valid two years certificate in TOEFL, IELTS or CFER.
Requirement Details of the scores are as in the UTM Admission
website (https://admission.utm.my/)

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For further information, please contact our
Program Coordinator:
Associate Professor Dr Adnan Ahmad
via email: [email protected]

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 03

MASTER OF EDUCATION
(TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION)
MPPV: TAUGHT COURSE

Program Complete a total of 45
Structure Credit Hours according
to the following course

elements

Faculty Compulsory Courses Program Electives
(11 CREDITS) (12 CREDITS)

1. MPPU 1024 : Research Method in *Choose only 4 courses
Education - 4 Credits 1. MPPV 1303 :Perspective and Future of TVE

2. MPPU 1034 : Application of Statistics 2. MPPV 1313 : Models of Teaching in TVE
in Educational Research- 4 Credits 3. MPPV 1343 : Management and Administration in TVE

3. MPPU 1003 : Innovation in Teaching 4. MPPV 1323 : Supervision in TVE
and Learning – 3 Credits 5. MPPV 1333 : Internship in TVE
6. MPPV 1363 : Entrepreneur in TVE
7. MPPV 1353 : Sustainability in TVET

University Electives Research Projects TOTAL:
(3 CREDITS) (10 CREDITS)
45
1.UP_ _ _ _ _ _ 1. MPPT 1105 : Research Study 1- CREDITS
(Proposal Chapter 1-3)
* The School of Education offers UPPF
6033 (Dynamics of Leadership) as the 2. MPPT 1205 : Research Study 2-
University Elective Course. Nevertheless, (Full Chapter 1-5)

students can also register for other
university elective courses (refer to SPS

website).

Program Core
(9 CREDITS)

1. MPPV 1103 : Philosophy in TVE
2. MPPV 1113 : Curriculum Design in

TVE
3. MMPV 1123: Program Evaluation in

TVE

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 04

MASTER OF EDUCATION
(TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION)
MPPV: MIXED MODE

Program Complete a total of 45
Structure Credit Hours according
to the following course

elements

Faculty Compulsory Courses TOTAL:
(11 CREDITS)
45
1. MPPU 1024 : Research Method in CREDITS
Education - 4 Credits

2. MPPU 1003 : Innovation in Teaching
and Learning – 3 Credits

University Electives Dissertation
(3 CREDITS) (23 CREDITS EQUIVALENT)

1.UP_ _ _ _ _ _ Master’s Dissertation

* The School of Education offers UPPF • Students must complete all taught course elements
6033 (Dynamics of Leadership) as the before registering for dissertation.
University Elective Course. Nevertheless,
• Please refer to the dissertation code guideline when
students can also register for other registering for your dissertation (Website)
university elective courses (refer to SPS • Progress report should be submitted every

website). semester starting the semester you register your
dissertation.
Program Specialization
(12 CREDITS) • Proposal presentation (internal examiners)
• Viva voce (internal examiners)

• Proposal and viva voce can be done in the same
semester

1. MPPV 1103 : Philosophy in TVE
2. MPPV 1113 : Curriculum Design in TVE
3. MMPV 1123: Program Evaluation in TVE

4. MPPV 1323 : Supervision in TVE

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 05

MASTER OF EDUCATION
(TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION)
MPPV: FULL RESEARCH

Program
Structure

Faculty Compulsory Courses
(11 CREDITS)

1. UHPP 0010: Research Method and Data Analysis Master Research Thesis
(HW)
MPPT _ _ _ _
2. MPPU 1070 Critical Analysis (HW) *Please refer to our website
3. MPPU 1080 Academic Writing (HW) for different Research Code for each semester.

*This is a Compulsory Attendance Course (HW). Thesis
Student are access through • Students must register research code every semester, starting from
attendance only.
the first semester. Make sure you register the right code.
University Electives • Progress report – every semester (GSMS – online)
(3 CREDITS)
• Students must submit their proposals by the end of their 2nd
1.UP_ _ _ _ _ _ semester.

* The School of Education offers UPPF • Proposal presentation (2 internal examiners)
6033 (Dynamics of Leadership) as the • Conversion to PhD – terms and condition applied
University Elective Course. Nevertheless,
• Viva voce (1 internal and 1 external examiners)
students can also register for other
university elective courses (refer to SPS Viva voce
• NOTICE for thesis submission 3 months prior to submission (GSMS)
website).
• Students are required to publish in at least one refereed journal/
Publication book chapter/ proceeding before being able to submit
Requirement
• Plagiarism check (eg: turnitin report) – each chapter and overall
Accept Publication at least One (1) • Students must have at least beenactive for
publication in any journal, book 2 semesters before submitting their thesis.

chapter, or conference proceeding
prior to thesis submission.

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 06

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
(TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION):
PPPV

Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree

Entry Requirements programme. The students’ PhD research
• A Master’s degree in related disciplines. work is supervised by a supervisor (or a
• Passion in research panel of supervisors) and students’
academic progress is assessed every

semester via online progress report. The

degree is awarded upon passing all

required courses and PhD thesis’ viva

Program voce examination
Structure

*PhD students who were UTM master’s students
can apply for transfer of credit for this course.

University Electives Faculty Compulsory Courses PHD Research Thesis
(3 CREDITS) (11 CREDITS)
PPPT _ _ _ _
1.UP_ _ _ _ _ _ 1. UHPP 0010: Research Method and Data Analysis *Please refer to our website for different Research Code for each
(HW)
* The School of Education offers UPPF semester.
6033 (Dynamics of Leadership) as the 2. MPPU 1070 Critical Analysis (HW)
University Elective Course. Nevertheless, 3. MPPU 1080 Academic Writing (HW) • Students are required to register their research code every
semester starting semester one. Make sure you register the right
students can also register for other *This is a Compulsory Attendance Course (HW).
university elective courses (refer to SPS Student are access through code.
attendance only. • Progress report for every semester – GSMS system
website). • Students must submit their proposal to the faculty by the end of

their 3rd semester.

Publication
Requirement

Accept Publication at least One (1)
publication in any journal, book

chapter, or conference proceeding
prior to thesis submission.

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 07

Fees Malaysian Students

Fees do not include hostel, convocation
(MYR250), Viva-voce (MYR1,500 – Master/
MYR2,500 – PhD)

* Subject to changes.
For update visit
https://admission.utm.my/fees-pg-malaysian/

PROGRAM TAUGHT COURSE & MIXED FULL RESEARCH
MODE
RM 9,560
MASTER (3 RM10,660 RM 18,350
Semester)

PhD (6 Semester) na

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 08

Fees International Students

Fees do not include hostel, convocation,
VISA & Personal Bond.

* Subject to changes.
For update visit
https://admission.utm.my/fees-pg-inter/

PROGRAM TAUGHT COURSE & MIXED FULL RESEARCH
MODE RM 25,400
MASTER (3 RM 48,600
Semester) RM 26,500
PhD (6 Semester)
na

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 09

MEET YOUR
FUTURE SUPERVISOR

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sukri Saud

Doctor of Philosophy in Community Development,
from Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio USA

Research Interest: Curriculum Design and Development in Engineering, Technical and
Career Education
Technical Area: Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), Manufacturing Engineering

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/sukri/

Associate Professor Dr Yusri Kamin

Doctor of Philosophy in Technical and Vocational Education,
Comparative Studies, from La Trobe University. Australia

Research Interest: Comparative study in Technical and Vocational Education and Training,
Workplace Environment, Work-based Learning, Curriculum design in TVET, Employability

skills, & Industry Collaboration
Technical Area: Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology / Mechanical Engineering

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/yusri/

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Khata bin Jabor

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Education
from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

Research Interest: Entrepreneurial mindset and entrepreneurship in technical and
vocational education
Technical Area: Entrepreneurship, Business Management

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/mkhata/

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 10

MEET YOUR
FUTURE SUPERVISOR

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azlan bin Abdul Latib

Doctor of Philosophy in Technical and Vocational Education,
from UTM

Research Interest: Generic Skills and Employability skills, Special Needs Education, Career
Education and Job Creation
Technical Area: Mechanical Engineering, Agriculture Engineering

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/azlan/

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarimah binti Ismail

Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality (Food Service Management)
from Bournemouth University, United Kingdom

Research Interest: Home Science Education, Food Service Management
Halal Concept and Practices, and Entrepreneurship in Food Industry
Technical Area: Home Economic, Food Service Management

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/sarimahismail/

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adnan bin Ahmad

Doctor of Philosophy in Technical and Vocational Education,
from UTM

Research Interest: Innovation in Teaching and Learning, Teaching Method and Automotive
Advance Training Skills
Technical Area: Automotive Engineering

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/a-adnan/

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 11

MEET YOUR
FUTURE SUPERVISOR

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Safarin bin Nordin

Doctor of Philosophy in Technical and Vocational Education,
from UTM

Research Interest: Visualization Skills, Instructional Design for Competency-Based Educa-
tion, Problem-based Learning and Project-based Learning
Technical Area: Mechanical Engineering

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/safarin/

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor Fadila binti Mohd Amin

Doctor of Philosophy in Technical and Vocational Education,
from UTM

Research Interest: TVET, Design and Technology, Curriculum Design and Development,
Innovation in Learning and Teaching
Technical Area: Civil Engineering

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/fadila/

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amirmudin bin Udin

Doctor of Philosophy in Technical and Vocational Education,
from UTM

Research Interest: TVET, Teaching with Technology, Innnovation in TVET, Ergonomic, Engi-
neering Education and Safety aspect in TVET.
Technical Area: Mechanical Engineering

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/amir/

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 12

MEET YOUR
FUTURE SUPERVISOR

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aede Hatib bin Musta’amal
@ Jamal

Doctor of Philosophy in Design and Technology
from Loughborough Uni. of Tec. United Kingdom

Research Interest: Innovation and Creativity in Education, Design and Technology, Technical
and Engineering Education.
Technical Area: Mechanical Engineering

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/aede/

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Zolkifli bin Abd Hamid

Doctor of Philosophy in Technical and Vocational Education,
from UTM

Research Interest: TVET, Adult Learning, Instructional Supervision, and Green Employability
Technical Area: Food Science and Nutrition

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/mohdzol/

Dr. Nur Husna binti Abd. Wahid

Doctor of Philosophy in Workforce Education & Development
from Pennsylvania State University USA

Research Interest: TVET, Workforce Competencies, Workplace Learning, Global Competen-
cies for Teachers, Agricultural education, and Community Learning
Technical Area: Agricultural Science

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/husna/

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 13

MEET YOUR
FUTURE SUPERVISOR

Dr. Mahyuddin bin Arsat

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Education,
from Aalborg Centre for Problem Based Learning in
Engineering Science and Sustainability under
The Auspices of UNESCO. Aalborg University, Denmark

Research Interest: Engineering Education for Sustainable Development, Innovation in
Teaching and Learning, Problem-based Learning, Sustainability in TVET and Green Skills in
TVET Teacher Training Programs.
Technical Area: Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/mahyuddin/

Dr. Nornazira binti Suhairom

Doctor of Philosophy in Technical and Vocational Education,
from UTM

Research Interest: TVET, Hospitality and Tourism, Home Science and Economics Education
Technical Area: Food Studies

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/nazira/

Dr. Kamalularifin bin Subari

Doctor of Philosophy in Technical and Vocational Education,
from UTM

Research Interest: TVET, Instructional Design, Learning Module, and Guided Inquiry
Technical Area: Electrical Engineering

Email : p-arifi[email protected] Website: people.utm.my/arifin/

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 14

MEET YOUR
FUTURE SUPERVISOR

Dr. Mohd. Fa’iz bin Ahmad

Doctor of Philosophy in Technical and Vocational Education,
from UTM

Research Interest: TVET, Mobile Learning, Technology in Education and Occupational Safety,
Health and Environment.
Technical Area: Mechanical Engineering Education

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/mfaiz/

Dr. Ahmad Nabil bin Md Nasir

Doctor of Philosophy in Technical and Vocational Education,
from UTM

Research Interest: TVET, Employability Skills, Teaching Method, Engineering Education
Technical Area: Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/ahmadnabil/

Dr. Muhammad Khair bin Noordin

Doctor of Philosophy in Technical and Vocational Education,
from UTM

Research Interest: TVET, Project Based Learning, Innovation in Teaching, Augmented Reality
in Education
Technical Area: Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/mdkhair/

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 15

MEET YOUR
FUTURE SUPERVISOR

Dr. Dayana Farzeeha binti Ali

Doctor of Philosophy in Technical and Vocational Education,
from UTM

Research Interest: TVET, Visualization Skills, Teaching and Learning Innovation for Special
Need and Creativity and Innovation in TVET
Technical Area: Civil Engineering Education

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/dayanafarzeeha/

Dr. Mohamad Abdillah bin Royo

Doctor of Philosophy in Technical and Vocational Education,
from UTM

Research Interest: TVET, Entrepreneurial Learning, SMEs Management, Organization
Management and Financial Planning

Technical Area: Business Administration, Entrepreneurship

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/abdillah/

Dr. Hanifah binti Jambari

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering,
from UTM

Research Interest: TVET, Engineering Education, Special Education in TVET
Technical Area: Electrical Engineering

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/hanifah/

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 16

MEET YOUR
FUTURE SUPERVISOR

Dr. Muhamad Afzamiman bin Aripin

Doctor of Philosophy in Technical and Vocational Education,
from UTM

Research Interest: TVET, Module Development, Prison Education and Training.
Technical Area: Civil Engineering Education

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/afzamiman/

Dr. Nur Hazirah binti Noh@Seth

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering
from Universiti Tun Hussien Onn (UTHM)

Research Interest: Industrial Relationship in TVET, Future and Career Development in TVET,
Welding Technology and NDT Curriculum and Enhancement of Teaching and Learning
Technical Area: Mechanical Engineering Education

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/nurhazirah

Dr. Mohamad Rasidi bin Pairan

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering
from Universiti Tun Hussien Onn (UTHM)

Research Interest: TVET, Fluid Flow Simulation, Graduate Employability, Visualization Skills.
Technical Area: Mechanical Engineering

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/rasidi

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 17

MEET YOUR
FUTURE SUPERVISOR

Dr. Mohd Hizwan Mohd Hisham

Doctor of Philosophy in Technical and Vocational Education,
from UTM

Research Interest: TVET, Higher Order Thinking Skills, Electrical Engineering Education
Technical Area: Electrical Engineering Education

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/hizwan/

Dr. Nurul Aini Mohd. Ahyan

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering,
from UTM

Research Interest: Engineering Education, Manufacturing Engineering, Tribology
Engineering, Material Engineering

Technical Area: Mechanical Engineering

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/nurulainimohdahyan

Dr. Mohamad Izzuan Bin Mohd Ishar

Doctor of Philosophy in Technical and Vocational Education,
from UTM

Research Interest: TVET, Entrepreneurship in TVET, Construction in TVET
Technical Area: Construction

Email : [email protected] Website: people.utm.my/m-izzuan

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 18

MEET YOUR
FUTURE SUPERVISOR

Dr. Salmalina binti Salleh

Doctor of Philosophy in Management
from UTM

Research Interest: Foodservice Management, Social Media, Consumer Behavior, TVET,
Hospitality and Tourism,
Technical Area: FoodService Management

Email : [email protected] Website: -

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 19

TESTIMONIALS FROM
ALUMNI AND STUDENTS

Faizatul Ashikin

Pensyarah Kolej Vokasional

Kota Tinggi

“Saya rasa bersyukur kerana berpeluang men-
yambung pengajian ke peringkat lebih tinggi.
Ilmu baru yang diperoleh ini lebih membuka
minda dan pemikiran saya berkaitan teknik dan
vokasional. Ilmu yang diperoleh juga dapat
digunakan untuk menyumbang kepada
penambahbaikan di jabatan tempat saya
berkhidmat"

Ruwinah

Head Clinical Therapist,
Hospital Pasir Gudang

“Studying in the Department of Technical and
Engineering in UTM is wonderful. Lecturers and
staffs are very helpful and friendly. Lecturers
are always there to guide my study. PhD in
TVET here in UTM is a great program for those
who interested to study workplace education
and development. It has given me the opportu-
nity to do my research related to my profession
as a clinical therapist”

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 20

TESTIMONIALS FROM
ALUMNI AND STUDENTS

Nehemiah John

Project Coordinator,
Technical Education Department.
Kaduna State College of Education Gidan Waya,
Nigeria.

"I never thought that my postgraduate journey
in UTM provide me in profound knowledge and
skills in research. I was given the opportunity to
explore wide range of activities to enhance my
skills including publication, participated in
conferences and conduct collaborative
research together with our fellow researchers.
It is definitely an unforgettable experience. I
can now contribute back to my faculty in Nige-
ria, sharing research experiences and skills to
my fellow colleagues. I really hope one day I
could come back to UTM and further my PhD"

Haslinda Jamaluddin

Guru RBT, SK Taman,
Tun Aminah 2 Johor Bahru

"Satu-satunya universiti yang dapat meningkat-
kan keyakinan diri dan juga kemahiran saya
dari segi ilmu dalam bidang yang diceburi.
Tenaga pengajar yang berpengalaman serta
berkualitas banyak membantu dalam meng-
hasilkan graduan-graduan UTM berdaya saing
dan mempunyai kebolehpasaran yang tinggi."

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 21

TESTIMONIALS FROM
ALUMNI AND STUDENTS

Sharifah Maryam
Syed Azman

Pensyarah Seni Reka Fesyen,
Universiti Teknologi MARA, UiTM

“Alhamdulillah. Saya amat bersyukur kerana di
UTM saya telah berpeluang menjalankan
kajian berpandukan Education for Sustainable
Development (ESd). Ia bukan sahaja telah
menyedarkan saya betapa pentingnya ESd
dalam kehidupan seharian, malahan ia juga
amat penting kepada masyarakat dan pemba-
ngunan lestari masa hadapan.”

Contact with us:

Program Coordinator :
PM Dr. Adnan Ahmad
[email protected]

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