Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering (ChEE)

Master of Sustainable System

The academic curriculum of the programme is accredited by Malaysia Qualification Agencies which recognized by the Government of Malaysia. This programme provides students with the latest developments, knowledge and applications of sustainable systems. The programme’s strength lies in its multidisciplinary, arming students with the right tools to address the complex sustainability. MQA Reference No. MQA/SWA11763

This degree provides opportunities for continuing professional development, as well as the chance to interact with those at the cutting edge of sustainable systems.

COURSE STRUCTURE
Compulsory courses (5 courses):

Applied Sustainable Systems,
Life Cycle Assessment,
Sustainability Management and Policy,
Green Economy,
Industrial Ecology and Cleaner Production.

Elective courses (3 selected courses):

Environmental Impact Assessment,
Smart Communities,
Renewable Energy,
Sustainable Food Systems,
Integrated Water Science and Technology,
Integrated Solid Waste Management,
Low Carbon Cities.

University and Faculty Courses (Select 1)

Japanese Language,
Seminar Pembangunan Isu-Isu Sosial dan Ekonomi Global,
Philosophy of Science and Social Development,
Dynamic Leadership,
Organization Behavior and Development,
IT Project Management
Malaysian Society and Culture.

Semester Structure

Year	Semester I			Semester II			Semester III
Year	Code	Course	Credit	Code	Course	Credit	Code	Course	Credit
1		University and Faculty Courses	3	MMJS 1133	Sustainability Management and Policy	3	MMJS 1286	Master Project 2	6
	MMJP 1183	Research Methodology	3	MMJS 1343	Elective	3
	MMJS 1113	Applied Sustainable Systems	3	MMJS 1353	Elective	3
	MMJS 1123	Life Cycle Assessment	3	MMJS 1363	Elective	3
	MMJS 1213	Green Economy	3	MMJS 1186	Master Project 1	6
	MMJS 1313	Industrial Ecology and Cleaner Production	3

			18			18			6

Bachelor degree in Science, Technology or Engineering or related fields with a CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.00) from institutions of higher learning recognized by the UTM senate. For other degree than those mentioned above or CGPA of less than 3.0, the minimum working experience of two years in the related field is required. International students must obtain a minimum IELTS 6.0 or equivalent qualification (https://admission.utm.my/english-language-requirements-3/).

Details on the entry requirement

PEO 1	Transformation agent that capable to sustain the existing technologies and processes
PEO 2	Demonstrate innovative leadership skills that capable to lead the advancement of science and technology in all sectors related to sustainable systems.
PEO 3	Proactive members who engage in multidisciplinary teams and contribute towards a sustainable society.

PLO1 – Depth, complexity and comprehension of knowledge	Critically analyse complex information with originality and knowledge in specialised concepts, theories, methods and practice in sustainable systems.
PLO2 – Cognitive Skills	Construct solutions for solving complex issues using advanced approaches, knowledge, and innovative solutions for sustainable systems.
PLO3 – Functional Work Skills: Practical Skills	Conduct sustainability standard practical skills at its forefront knowledge and latest development tools.
PLO4 – Functional Work Skills: Interpersonal Skills	Work collaboratively with different people in learning and working communities ethically and professionally.
PLO5 – Functional Work Skills : Communication Skills	Communicate clearly the knowledge, skills, ideas, critique and conclusion with rationale using appropriate methods to peers, experts, and nonexperts.
PLO6 – Functional Work Skills : Digital Skills	Competently use a wide range of suitable digital technologies and appropriate software to enhance the solution of complex issues.
PLO7 – Functional Work Skills : Numerical Skills	Apply mathematical and other quantitative, qualitative tools to analyse and evaluate numerical and graphical for data interpretation.
PLO8 – Functional Work Skills : Leadership, Autonomy and Responsibility Skills	Demonstrate significant autonomy, independence, leadership and responsibility skills at unpredictable situations within collaboratively team to solve complex issues
PLO9 – Personal Skills	Recognise the need in continuous academic and professional development through self-advancement
PLO10 –Entrepreneurial Skills	Initiate entrepreneurial projects by developing business plan for the related product.
PLO11 – Ethics and Professionalism Skills	Adhere to legal, ethical and professional codes of practice in every critical reflections and decision making as a field expert.

Admission information