Malaysian-Japan International Institute Technology (MJIIT)

Doctorate of Professional Practice (ODL)

(Mixed mode / Open and Distance Learning)

The Doctor of Professional Practice program, the first of its kind in Malaysia, is a collaborative effort by eight engineering, science, and technology faculties of UTM. It offers a balanced blend of taught coursework and research activities. Candidates will engage in eight cutting-edge courses and complete a capstone project, enabling professionals to apply their extensive practical experience to doctoral-level research.

In this program, your professional expertise takes center stage. Through the capstone project, candidates harness their practical knowledge to conduct advanced research. The focus lies on developing innovative solutions to real-world challenges within your field. Structured into six stages, the capstone project guides candidates through problem identification to project endorsement, with clear milestones to measure progress.

Candidates have the flexibility to choose both university and industry supervisors, benefiting from their mentorship and experience. Our program offers a self-paced, 100% online delivery format. Additionally, our fee structure is flexible, based on the number of credits enrolled, allowing you to tailor your financial commitment according to your needs.

Programme Duration

3-8 Years
Programme Fees

Programme Total Credit

135

Programme Fees

Engineering based career:

  1. Automotive
  2. Aerospace
  3. Atomic/Molecular Metrology
  4. Micro/Nano-scale Machine, Manufacturing & Instrument Design

Non-Engineering:

  1. Risk Analyst, Strategist

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