MARKET SURVEY

MARKET
FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN MEKANIKAL
DAN PEMBUATAN (FKMP)
UNIVERSITI TUN HUSSEIN ONN
MALAYSIA (UTHM)
86400 Parit Raja Batu Pahat Johor.

SURVEY ON
THE EXPECTATIONS AND
NEEDS FROM THE PUBLIC
AND PRIVATE SECTOR
FOR
THE
NEWLY
PROPOSED
GRADUATE
PROGRAMME BY FKMP

1.0 Introduction
The Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, UTHM is in the process of gathering
responses from the practitioners in both public and private sector regarding the suitable curriculum
and teaching methods for our new graduate programme. Feedback is vital in order to enable us to
produce better graduates in the future. Therefore, we would be very much grateful if you can help us
in completing this questionnaire.
Proposed programme:
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ENGINEERING
(COURSEWORK)
By Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)

2.0 Company Profile

Please fill in this part and mark where relevant:
2.1
Name of company:
Public Sector
Private Sector
2.2
Type of Company:
GLC
2.3
Type of Service/Industry:
Manufacturing
Food Industry
Medical
Oil and Gas

Mining

Textile

Consultancy

Education

R&D

Project Management

Contractor

Material Supplier

Developer

IT

Utilities and Power Supply

Others (Please specify):

2.4

Number of Workforce:
<50

<100

<250

<500

<1000

<5000

>5000

3.0 Relevancy of the Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) and Programme

Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
3.1
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEOs can be defined as the specific goals consistent with the mission and vision of UTHM
and are responsive to the expressed interest of programme stakeholders describing expected
achievements of graduates in their career and professional life after graduation. The
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) that need to be achieved by the graduates within
several years after graduation are listed below.
In your opinion, are the tabulated PEOs suitable to produce the right graduates for the
market (Yes/No)?
State your comment in the right column below.

No. PEO
1

Contribute to the development of

knowledge through research, consultation,
writing and publication.
Menyumbang kepada perkembangan ilmu
melalui
penyelidikan,
perundingan,
penulisan dan penerbitan.

Accomplish
mechanical
engineering
project development and applications in
related fields.
Menjayakan projek pembangunan dan
aplikasi kejuruteraan mekanikal dan
bidang berkaitan.

Facilitate knowledge and technology

transfer to the community ethically and
efficiently.
Melaksana perpindahan ilmu dan teknologi
kepada komuniti dengan beretika dan
berkesan.

3.2

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Yes

No

Comments

PLOs can be defined as statements that describe what students are expected to know and
be able to perform or attain by the time of graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge,
and behaviours that student acquires through the programme.
In your opinion, are the listed PLOs suitable to produce the right graduates for the
market (Yes/No)?
State your comment in the right column below.

No. PLO
1

Ability to elaborate the theory, concept and

the extended principles of sustainable
energy science engineering by producing a
scientific study document.
Menghuraikan teori, konsep dan prinsip
kejuruteraan sains tenaga lestari melalui
penghasilan dokumen kajian ilmiah.

Ability to integrate techniques, skills and

the appropriate approach for research and
the new application of sustainable energy
science engineering disciplines.
Mengintegrasi teknik, kemahiran dan
pendekatan yang bersesuaian untuk
penyelidikan dan aplikasi baru dalam
bidang kejuruteraan tenaga lestari.

Ability to clearly deliver the conclusion,

knowledge and its rationals to experts and
non-experts.
Menyampaikan rumusan, pengetahuan dan
rasionalnya kepada pakar dan bukan pakar
dengan jelas.

Ability to identify problems, perform

improvements and formulate solutions in
sustainable energy science engineering and
its related disciplines.
Mengenalpasti masalah, menambahbaik
dan menjana penyelesaian dalam bidang
kejuruteraan tenaga lestari serta bidang
yang berkaitan.

Ability to work in group to solve

sustainable energy science engineering
problems.
Bekerja secara berkumpulan untuk
menyelesaikan dalam bidang kejuruteraan
tenaga lestari.

Yes

No

Comments

Comprehend self-learning skills and

acquire the capacity to undertake lifelong
learning.
Menguasai kemahiran belajar kendiri serta
mempunyai kapasiti untuk menjalani
pembelajaran sepanjang hayat

Ability to represent entrepreneurship

characteristics to ensure the successful of
the project implementation.
Menunjukkan ciri keusahawanan dalam
memastikan kejayaan pelaksanaan projek.

Ability to evaluate and make a responsible

decisions aligned with codes of ethics based
on the available information.
Membuat penilaian dan keputusan yang
bertanggungjawab
dan
beretika
berdasarkan kepada maklumat sedia ada

Ability to plan effectively and lead group to

accomplish task.
Merancang
dengan
berkesan
dan
memimpin kumpulan untuk menyelesaikan
tugasan.

4.0 Programme Contents And Suitability With Industrial/Research Institution

Requirement. (Please refer to the course structure and subjects synopsis attached).
4.1 Are the subjects proposed in this programme meets your industry/research field requirements?
Fully Covered

Partially Covered

Not at all

If the subjects offered partially or not at all meets your requirement, please give your
comment on the followings:
(a) Subjects recommended (multiple selection are possible):
1

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

(b) Subjects recommended to be added, for example:

1. Renewable and Alternative Fuels
2. Carbon Footprint
Others (Please specify):

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
(c) If the subjects offered do not meet your industry/research field requirement, please state
your reasons (multiple selections are possible):
Not relevant
Not important
Too general
Not up-to-date

Subjects offered are too many

Subjects offered are too few

No much differences from other universities

Others (Please specify)
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>
4.2 Are the subjects proposed in this programme fit to present and future industrial/research needs?

No

Yes

4.3 In your opinion is the programme adequate from the perspective of:
a. Duration of Study ( 1 1/2 years 3 semesters, 14 weeks / semester)

No

Yes

If NO, state your recommended study period (Number of semester):

Others-

semesters
b. Masters Project Duration ( 1 semester 14 weeks)

No

Yes

If NO, state your recommended masters project period (Number of semester):

Others-

semesters

5.0 Career Suitability in The Course

5.1 Course Suitability
Instruction: Please tick Yes or No for each item which is the most appropriate.
No.

PLO

The programme will produce the desired

graduates/research.

Good opportunity for employment and to

further study

Your industry/research institution requires

graduates from the proposed programme

Yes

No

Comments

Based on the subjects offered :

a. Your industry is interested to
encourage staff to further their
study in this programme
b. Your industry is willing to sponsor
the staff to pursue this programme
c. This course has the potential to
attract candidates.

The academic programme covers both the

engineering and specialization fields.

The programme is sufficient enough to

produce graduates which are able to work
independently in his/her field.

5.2

Employment Opportunities
5.2.1 Are graduates from the programme suitable to work in your industry/research institution
after graduation?

Yes

No

If YES, please tick or state the most suitable position to be held by the graduate:

Manager

Project Manager

Researcher

Engineer

Senior Executive

Executive

Senior Engineer

Others (Please specify)

If YES, please also specify the most suitable department for the graduate:

Purchasing

R&D

Sales & Service

Logistic

Production Planning and Control

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Others (Please specify)

Production Line

Vendor Development
Production Engineering
Facility Maintenance

6.0 Comments/Suggestions On The Proposed Program In Sustainable Energy Science

Engineering
Please give your general comment on the proposed programme:
Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Engineering
No.

Comments / Suggestions

Thank you very much for your kind attention and cooperation.
The Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering UTHM would like to thank you for your
willingness in spending time to complete this questionnaire. All these input and suggestion will be
used to finalizing the syllabus of the newly proposed graduate program to ensure the program meets
the current market expectations and needs.
After completing the form, please kindly return the form by email to sikin@uthm.edu.my
For submission by post, please return to
Dr. Norasikin Mat Isa
Department of Energy and Thermofluid Engineering,
Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering,
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia,
Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, 86400
Johor, Malaysia.

7.0 Appendix: Programme Synopsis

Selari dengan trend global, keutamaan kepada kerajaan, sektor swasta dan komuniti
keseluruhannya adalah untuk bergerak ke arah sektor tenaga berkelestarian tinggi. Untuk
menguruskan perubahan besar ini, individu yang berkemahiran dan berkelayakan dalam
bidang kejuruteraan tenaga dan teknologi lestari semakin dicari. Oleh yang demikian, program
ini telah direka untuk menerapkan kemahiran yang diperlukan kepada pelajar untuk
menghadapi cabaran dalam semua aspek sektor tenaga, berfokuskan kepada penggunaan
sumber lestari secara cekap dan pengurangan impak industri tenaga kepada persekitaran.
Struktur kursus ini mengimbangkan pengajaran ilmu-ilmu asas, strategi teknikal, dan aplikasi
dalam dunia sebenar yang bakal membolehkan graduan menjadi teraju kepada pembangunan
teknologi tenaga lestari.
Kursus-kursus teras program Sarjana Sains Kejuruteraan Tenaga Lestari yang akan
ditawarkan ialah:

Aligning with global trends, a priority for the government, the private sector and the
community as a whole is to transition towards a highly sustainable energy sector. In managing
such colossal change, there would be a growing need for capable individuals with postgraduate qualification in sustainable energy technologies and engineering. Therefore, this
programme is designed to provide its students with the necessary skills to tackle all aspects of
the energy sector, focusing on the efficient use of renewable resources and the reduction of
industrial impact towards the environment. The course structure balances the delivery of
fundamental knowledge, technical strategies, and real-world applications that would bring its
graduates to the forefront of sustainable energy development.
Core courses for Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Engineering that will be offered
are:

1. Pengurusan Tenaga dan Teknologi (Energy and Technology Management)

Merancang dan mengoptimumkan penggunaan teknologi tenaga menggunakan
pendekatan yang sistematik dan diperkemas.
Systematic and streamlined approaches toward the planning and optimization of energy
technology utilization.
2. Analisa Sistem Tenaga (Energy System Analysis)
Kajian mendalam terhadap pelbagai sistem tenaga serta pengurangan ketirisan tenaga.
In-depth asessment of energy systems and the reduction of energy leakages.
3. Kelestarian dan Sumber Tenaga Diperbaharui (Sustainable and Renewable
Energy)
Penerokaan sumber tenaga lestari yang boleh berdaya-maju serta kajian mengenai
landskap tenaga semasa.
Exploration of viable renewable energy sources and a survey of the current energy
landscape.
Kursus-kursus elektif ialah:
4. Teknologi Karbon Rendah (Low Carbon Technologies)

Status teknologi terkini yang tertumpu kepada pengurangan penggunaan dan

penghasilan bahan berunsur karbon.
Current state of technological advancements concentrating on the minimization of the
carbon footprint.
5. Pengurusan Terma (Thermal Management)
Mempelajari teori dan mempraktikan penggunaan serta pengawalan tenaga haba secara
cekap untuk pelbagai sistem dan persekitaran kerja.
The theory and practice of efficient thermal energy usage and control for varied systems
and working environments.
6. Rekabentuk Loji Janakuasa dan Penghasilan Kuasa (Power Generation and Plant
Design)
Merekabentuk dan menguruskan alat penghasilan kuasa dan loji janakuasa.
The design and management of power generating equipment and powerplants.
7. Kawalan Pelepasan (Emission Control)
Pengurusan dan pengawalan pelepasan gas-gas karbon dan pencemar rumah hijau.
Management and control of carbon emissions and other green house pollutants.
8. Pembentukan Campuran (Mixture Formation)
Asas-asas pembentukan campuran dan interaksi antara unsur-unsur bendalir.
Fundamentals of mixture formation and the interaction between flow species.
9. Sistem Tenaga dan Audit (Energy System and Audit)
Kaedah-kaedah dan kriteria penilaian penggunaan tenaga dalam organisasi.
Methods and assesment criteria for organizational energy usage.
10. Rangkaian Kuasa (Powertrain)
Teknologi terkini dalam mengoptimumkan penggunaan sistem penghantaran kuasa.
Current technology and optimization of powertrain and energy delivery systems.
11. Aliran Pelbagai Fasa (Multiphase Flow)
Asas-asas sifat aliran berbilang fasa dan aplikasinya pada sistem kejuruteraan.
Fundamentals of multiphase flow behavior and its application in engineering systems.
12. Pengkomputeran Dinamik Bendalir (CFD)
Teori dan aplikasi pengkomputeran dinamik bendalir dalam simulasi aliran.
Theory and application of computational fluid dynamics in flow simulations.
13. Aliran Boleh Mampat (Compressible Flow)
Asas-asas aliran bendalir berketumpatan rendah dan berhalaju tinggi serta fenomena
gelombang kejutan.
Fundamentals of low-density high speed flow and the shockwave phenomenon.
14. Pemindahan Haba Lanjutan (Advanced Heat Transfer)
Teori mendalam berkenaan dengan pemindahan haba dalam aplikasi kejuruteraan.
In-depth theory of heat transfer in engineering applications.
15. Mekanik Bendalir Lanjutan (Advanced Fluid Mechanics)
Teori mendalam berkenaan dengan mekanik bendalir dalam aplikasi kejuruteraan.
In-depth theory of the fundamentals of fluid mechanics in engineering applications.

16. Penukar Haba (Heat Exchanger)

Teori dan teknologi terkini mengenai penukar haba dan sistem penyejukan.
Theory and current technology of heat exchangers and cooling systems.
17. Mesin Turbo (Turbo Machinary)
Kursus lanjutan tentang mesin turbo dan sistem yang berkaitan.
Advanced course on turbo-machinery and related systems.