Universiti Kuala Lumpur

Overview of Diploma of Engineering Technology in Marine Engineering in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

There are about 22,000 engineering professionals and semi-professional currently employed in marine and other related industries in Malaysia. This figure allows for a pessimistic growth of 8% to 10% inclusive of vacancies created due to workforce retirement and migration to other industries in every five years. A total of more than 2,000 professionals and semi-professionals are to be produced to meet the demand of the marine and the related industries in Malaysia. However the actual demand in the five year period is expected to be much more taking into account those intending to become individual technical entrepreneurs seeking employment overseas.

The objectives of the programme are:

• To produce semi-professionals, competent in the field of marine engineering technology to meet the current and future demand of the marine and its related industries in Malaysia as well as abroad.
• To train and develop technical entrepreneurs in the various sectors of the marine industry.

Career Opportunities of Diploma of Engineering Technology in Marine Engineering in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Graduates from the Marine Engineering programme will have the opportunity to expand their career in various fields such as:

• Marine Supervisor
• Marine Outside Machinist
• Dockyard Technician
• Engineering Technician – Controls

Courses of Diploma of Engineering Technology in Marine Engineering in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Semester 1

• Engineering Science
• Technical Mathematics 1
• Marine Engineering Drawing
• Mandarin 1/Arabic Language 1
• Competency English
• Pengajian Malaysia 2/ Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1*
• Introduction to Marine Engineering 

Semester 2

• Technical Mathematics 2
• Fluid Mechanics
• Marine Electro-Technique 1
• Fundamental Thermodynamics
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship
• Communication English 1
• Workshop Technology 1
• Mandarin 2/Arabic Language 2

Semester 3

• Naval Architecture
• Applied Thermodynamics
• Marine Electro-Technique 2
• Maritime Communication English
• Workshop Technology 2
• Interpersonal Skills
• Static and Dynamics

Semester 4

• Marine Auxiliaries
• Marine  Propulsion Steam Turbine
• Marine  Propulsion Diesel Engine
• Amalan Islam di Malaysia/ Religious Practices in Malaysia*
• Ship Materials
• International Maritime Law * Religious Practice in Malaysia : For International and Local Non-Muslim Student

Semester 5

• Marine Automation and Control
• Marine Engineering Practice
• Co-Curriculum 1
• Final Year Project

Semester 6

• Industrial Training

Entry Requirement of Diploma of Engineering Technology in Marine Engineering in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Local Student

• Pass in SPM with at least 3 credits(minimum Grade C and higher) in the following subjects:
  Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics, one science /technical/vocational subject and 2 other subjects; and at least pass in English; OR
• Pass in O-Level with at least 3 credits (minimum Grade C and higher) including Mathematics, one science /technical/vocational subject and three other subjects and at least a pass in English; OR
• Pass in Engineering/Engineering Technology Certificate (Level 3, KKM) in the relevant or equivalent field from accredited PPT with a minimum CGPA 2.0; OR
• Pass in Vocational and Technical Skills Certificate (Level 3, KKM) in the relevant field with CGPA 2.0 AND obtained at least one credit at SPM level with one-year experience in the relevant field or at least one semester bridging programme

International Student

Student must complete 11 years of schooling and obtain general pass in their Secondary School Certificate, O-levels or equivalent with min Grade C in Math, English, one science/vocational/technical subject and 2 other subjects.
IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.