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MSc IN
ASSET MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE
KPT/JPS(KA 7736)08/12
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INTRODUCTION The construction and installation of new assets, especially during the economic boom in the last three decades, to support the country’s economy, have been robust. Management and maintenance of these deteriorating assets are vital to ensure long lasting service lives of the assets. |
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At Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, t he MSc in Asset Management and Maintenance program addresses concerns of aging assets and maintenance culture amongst plant personnel. The target group that needs to be equipped with new knowledge and competencies in Asset Management and Maintenance are engineers and managers from petrochemical plants, refineries, offshore platforms/pipelines, power sectors, public and private infrastructures and manufacturing organizations. The program aims to produce leaders who are able to manage and maintain assets in the most economical, professional, creative, and reliable ways with the state-of-the-art technology, locally and globally. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Bachelor Degree in Civil, Mechanical or equivalent from recognized institution of higher learning. Applicants with other qualifications can be considered if they have the necessary experience and could show capabilities to pursue postgraduate studies. English proficiency: TOEFL score of 550 or IELTS of 60 or ELTS band 6 or MUET of band 4. Exemption is provided for candidates who are native English speakers or holding a degree with English as the medium of instruction. COURSE STRUCTURE The program consists of taught courses and one industrial based project. The students shall complete the program in 3 semesters (18 months) by completing the 36 credit hours. The course is structured into 11 one-week modules during which intensive learning support is provided either at the University or at the students' work locations.
COURSE CONTENTS Core
Electives
Management Electives
Research Methodology Industrial Based Project This module aims to develop and apply problem solving abilities for industrial-type problems that require knowledge from several of the taught modules.
COURSE DURATION 3 semesters (maximum 18 months)
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION English
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates with an MSc in Asset Management and Maintenance degree will enhance their employment and industrial career prospects in the management and maintenance of assets with the incorporation of the mechanical and civil engineering aspects.
For further information, contact: Program Manager
For admission, contact: Tajul Ariffin Shamsuddin
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