MSc in Asset Management and Maintenance
JPT/BPP(R2/521/7/0161)08/22
INTRODUCTION
The construction and installation of new assets, especially during the economic boom in the last three decades, to support the country economy, have been robust. Management and maintenance of these deteriorating assets are vital to ensure long lasting service lives of the assets.
At Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, the 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.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The program consists of taught courses and one industrial based project. 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.
Four (4) core modules - 12 credit hours
Four (4) Technical Electives modules - 12 credit hours
Two (2) Elective Management Modules - 4 credit hours
Research Methodology - 2 credit hours
Industrial Based Project - 12 credit hours
TOTAL: 42 credit hours
COURSE DURATION
The students shall complete the program in minimum 3 semesters (12 months) and maximum 6 semesters (24 months) by completing the 42 credit hours.
COURSE CONTENTS
Core
Principles of Appraisal, Repair and Maintenance
Plant Asset Maintenance Management
Reliability Assessment of Structures
Asset Life Study
Electives
Failure Analysis and Risk-based Inspection
Corrosion Engineering
Reliability Assessment of Pipelines
Deepwater Maintenance
Advanced Repair Materials
Advanced Mechanics of Materials
Management Electives
Engineering Economy
Operation Management
Strategic Management
Research Methodology
This module introduces the basic concepts and methods of the scientific research which are needed throughout the study particularly during Industrial based project.
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.
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.
CONTACT
Programme Manager
Dr Hilmi Hussin
Email: hilmi_hussin@utp.edu.my
