PhD IN PROCESS PLANT MANAGEMENT
The aim of the programme is to provide solutions to one or more significant and challenging problems in managing complex process plant. Thus, the solution to the problem will have to take into account factors such as financial constraints, timescales and human capital management as well as technological issues. The Engineering Doctorate programme is aimed at developing individuals who will innovate but also able to implement the innovations. The EngD. is a radical alternative to the traditional PhD. being better suited to the needs of the industry and providing a more vocationally oriented doctorate in the process industry. It is highly flexible and able to accommodate candidates from all level of management. it is a full-time postgraduate programme where candidates are expected to spend most of their time carrying out
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
| PEO1 | Graduan akan menjadi pengurus yang cekap dalam industri proses yang akan dapat menyumbang kepada pembangunan negara. Graduates will become competent managers in the process industry who will be able to contribute to national development. |
| PEO2 | Graduan akan menjadi pengurus yang kreatif, inovatif dan dapat menyesuaikan diri dalam organisasi dan masyarakat. Graduates will become managers who are creative, innovative and able to adapt in their organizations and society |
| PEO3 | Graduan menyumbang secara profesional ke arah kesejahteraan dan pembangunan mampan alam sekitar Graduates can professionally contribute towards the environment’s well-being and sustainable development |
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
| PLO1 | Graduan berupaya untuk menghasilkan (C5) pengetahuan baru dan mencadangkan (C6) inovasi yang boleh digunakan dalam pengurusan loji proses. Graduates are able to create (C5) new knowledge and recommend (C6) innovation in the application of knowledge of process plant management. |
| PLO2 | Graduan berupaya untuk berinisiatif (P7) eksperimen untuk menyelesaikan isu-isu berkaitan dengan pengurusan loji proses. Graduates are able to initiate (P7) experiments to solve issues related to process plant management. |
| PLO3 | Graduan dapat menunjukkan (P5) keupayaan untuk berkomunikasi dengan jelas segala dapatan, ilmu,cadangan dan rasional kepada rakan-rakan dan pakar dalam bidang berkaitan Graduates are able to demonstrate (P5) the ability to clearly communicate findings,knowledge,recommendation and rationale to peers and experts in related fields |
| PLO4 | Graduan berupaya untuk mempraktikkan (A5) etika professional di dalam projek penyelidikan yang berkaitan dengan pengurusan loji proses. Graduates are able to practice (A5) professional ethics in research projects that are related to process plant management. |
| PLO5 | Graduan berupaya untuk mempraktikkan (A5) ilmu pengetahuan didalam bidang yang berkaitan dengan perniagaaan, pengurusan pemprosesan dan teknologi loji. Graduates are able to practice (A5) knowledge on business, management, process and plant technology. |
| PLO6 | Graduan berupaya untuk mencipta (P7) peluang dan perancangan perniagaan yang kompetitif dalam bidang pengurusan loji proses. Graduates are able to create (P7) financial and business opportunity in process plant management. |
| PLO7 | Graduan berkeupayaan untuk bekerja (A3) secara selesa sebagai ahli atau ketua kumpulan yang multi disiplin. Graduates are able to work (A3) comfortably as members or leaders of a multi-disciplinary groups |
Entry requirement
- Candidate must hold a Master of Science (Process Plant Management) degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, or
- Master of Engineering or Science degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other Institutions of Higher Learning recognized by the Senate, or
- Master degree in any other fields (eg. MBA) but with first degree in Engineering or Science with at least 2 years experience in the process industry
Programme Structure
| Mainstream |
| 12 max semesters | 6 min semesters |
| LIST OF COURSES | sem 1 |
| EKKL 1113 BUILDING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE |
| EKKL 1163 GREEN OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT |
| EKKL 1013 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY |
| LIST OF COURSES | sem 2 |
| EKKL 1223 FINANCIAL DECISION MAKING |
| EKKL 1243 PRODUCTION PLANNING |
| EKKL1253 WELLNESS FOR YOP MANAGEMENT |
| EKKL1263 PRODUCT DESIGN |
| LIST OF COURSES | sem 3 |
| EKKL 1190 DOCTORAL RESEARCH PROJECT |
| LIST OF COURSES | sem 4 |
| EKKL 1290 DOCTORAL RESEARCH PROJECT |
| LIST OF COURSES | sem 5 |
| EKKL 2190 DOCTORAL RESEARCH PROJECT |
| LIST OF COURSES | sem 6 |
| EKKL 2290 DOCTORAL RESEARCH PROJECT |
Area of research
The research progress of a candidate is assessed semesterly through a progress report. Research topics may cover the following areas :
- Innovation in engineering services
- Process & Plant Design Management
- Product Development Process
- Safety and Health in Process Industry
- Environmental Management
- Technology Management
- Energy Management
- Quality Management
- Process Control & Instrumentation
- Process Risk Management & Safety
- Process Troubleshooting
- Plant Maintenance & Inspection
For further enquiries please contact:
DR. MARIANI ABD HAMID
Programme Coordinator
Office: +607 5531631
Email: mariani@ibd.utm.my
