ABOUT UNIVERSITI MSc

TEKNOLOGI PETRONAS ABOUT MALAYSIA ASSET MANAGEMENT

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY)
1. MyMaster
- for Malaysian students covering tuition fees
(Research/Coursework Mode - On/Off Campus)
2. Employee Provident Fund (EPF) Withdrawal Scheme
- for Malaysian students covering tuition fees
INTAKE
Application Deadline industry-relevant engineering and technology programmes at
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Semester Candidates Candidates
September 31 August 30 June
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Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), which was established in
1997, has grown to be one of the more prominent private
universities in Malaysia. Offering a wide range of
undergraduate and postgraduate levels, UTP has produced
more than 9500 graduates and currently has an enrolment of
5,700 undergraduates and 1,250 postgraduates from over 55
countries around the world. UTP complements its engineering
and technology programmes with quality education in the
areas of management and the humanities, with the aim of
producing well-rounded graduates exhibiting excellent
Situated between 2º and 7º to the North of the Equator line, Peninsular
Malaysia is separated from Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea. In
the northern part of Peninsular Malaysia lies Thailand, and in the south, the
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neighbouring Singapore. Sabah and Sarawak are bounded by Indonesia
while Sarawak also shares borders with Brunei. The total area coverage for
this country is 329,758 sq km and the GMT for Malaysia is +8 hours.
Geographically, Malaysia is as diverse as its culture. Malaysia is divided into
13 states and 3 federal territories, separated by the South China Sea with 11
states and 2 federal territories (Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya) in Peninsular
Malaysia, and two states and 1 federal territory (Labuan) in East Malaysia.

TUITION FEES leadership qualities and communication abilities. The capital city is Kuala Lumpur and the administrative centre remains in

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Putrajaya. Malaysia now records an estimated total population of 30 million
Rated as Tier 5 (Excellent) University for the year 2011 Rating comprising multi-racial and multi-cultural citizens.
RM24,020.00 for the entire study period. System for the Malaysian Higher Education Institutions
*USD1 = RM3.00 (SETARA ’11) and achieved the Tier 5 for 2011 D-SETARA Islam is the official religion of the country, but freedom of worship is
To apply: (Discipline-Based Rating System) in engineering, UTP enshrined in Federal Constitution. Other religions, which are widely practised

ENQUIRY
All applications should be made through Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS continues to provide distinctive educational opportunities to
website http://www.utp.edu.my its students.
Admission Line : +605 368 8407 / 368 8403 / 368 8346
Dr Ainul Akmar bt Mokhtar Fax : +605-365 4082 UTP also places strong emphasis on Research and
Programme Manager Email : admissionutp@petronas.com.my Development as it strives to achieve the status of an
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS internationally renowned Research University. The university
Bandar Seri Iskandar, 31750 Tronoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia conducts extensive research activities in collaboration with
Tel: +605 368 7021 | E-mail : pm.amm@petronas.com.my PETRONAS and other institutions and industries locally and
abroad focusing on Enhanced Oil Recovery, Carbon Dioxide
Management, Deepwater Technology, Nanotechnology, Green
Technology, Biomedical Technology, Hybrid Energy Systems,
Intelligent City and Sustainable Resources. This is evident
when UTP was awarded a 5-star rating by Malaysian Research
Assessment Instrument (MyRA) for its research, development
and commercialisation efforts recently.
include Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and many more. The monetary unit
of the country is Ringgit Malaysia and is written as RM or MYR.
Malaysia follows the bicameral legislative system, adopting a democratic
parliamentary. The head of the country is the King or the Yang Di-Pertuan
Agong, a position which is changed every five years among the Malay
Sultanates. The head of government is the Prime Minister.
Malaysia’s key attractions lie in its extreme contrasts. Towering skyscrapers
look down upon wooden houses built on stilts, and five-star hotels sit several
metres away from ancient reefs. Cool hideaways are found in the highlands
that roll down to warm, sandy beaches and rich, humid mangroves. The
country experiences tropical weather year-round. The temperature ranges
from 210C to 320C. Annual rainfall varies from 2,000 mm to 2,500 mm.
Source: http://www.tourism.gov.my

Tier 5 (Excellent) Rating 5 Star Rating

Correct as at 1st May 2013 www.utp.edu.my

INTRODUCTION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS COURSE CONTENTS
The construction and installation of new assets, especially during the Bachelor Degree in Civil, Mechanical or equivalent with a minimum CORE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
economic boom in the last three decades in supporting the country’s CGPA of 3.00 from recognised institution of higher learning. • Principal of Appraisal, Repair and Maintenance Industry Based Project
economy have been robust. The management and maintenance of Applicants with other qualifications can be considered if they have • Plant Asset Maintenance Management This module aims to develop and apply problem solving abilities for
these deteriorating assets are vital to ensure long lasting service lives the necessary experience and could demonstrate their capabilities to • Reliability Assessment of Structures industrial problems that require knowledge from several of the taught
of the assets. pursue postgraduate studies. • Asset Life Study modules.
At Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), the MSc in Asset English proficiency: TOEFL score of 550 or IELTS band 6 or MUET band
Management and Maintenance programme addresses concerns of 4. Exemption may be provided for candidates who are native English ELECTIVES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
aging assets and maintenance culture amongst the plant personnel. speakers or holding a degree with English as the medium of • Advanced Repair Materials Graduates with MSc in Asset Management and Maintenance degree
The target groups that need to be equipped with new knowledge instruction. • Advanced Mechanics of Materials will enhance their employment and industrial career prospects in the
and competencies in asset management and maintenance include • Failure Analysis and Risk-based Inspection management and maintenance of assets with the incorporation of
engineers and managers from petrochemical plants, refineries, • Corrosion Engineering the mechanical and civil engineering aspects.

COURSE STRUCTURE
offshore platforms/pipelines, power sectors, public and private • Reliability Assessment of Pipelines
infrastructures and manufacturing organisations. This programme • Deepwater Maintenance
aims at producing leaders who are able to manage and maintain
COURSE DURATION
assets in the most economical, professional, creative and reliable Type Duration of Candidacy
ways with state-of-the-art technology, locally and globally. The programme consists of taught courses and one industrial based MANAGEMENT ELECTIVES
project. The students shall complete the programme in 3 semesters • Engineering Economy On-campus Minimum - 12 months
(12 months) by completing the 42 credit hours. • Operations Management Maximum - 36 months
• Professional Ethic
“Our MSc in Asset Management and The course is structured into 11 one-week modules during which • Strategic Management Off-campus Minimum - 24 months
Maximum - 48 months
Maintenance programme offers industry intense learning support is provided either at the University or at the
students’ work locations.
oriented courses through flexible modes of MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
delivery. The curriculum combines maintenance English

technology with management concepts and

applications with distinctive multidiscipline
approach.”

PROFESSOR IR DR AHMAD FADZIL B MOHD HANI FASc, FIEM

Deputy Vice Chancellor,
Academic