Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours
(R2/0714/6/0029) (06/28) (MQA/FA0599)
Overview
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours is an undergraduate programme designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to excel in the field of mechanical engineering. Accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), recognised by the signatory members of the Washington Accord, approved by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC), and Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), this programme is designed to meet international curriculum standards and industry requirements. The programme provides a strong foundation in the fundamentals of mechanical engineering, including metallurgy, measurement, machinery, fluid mechanics, and mathematics.
Objectives of Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
- Develop a solid understanding of core mechanical engineering concepts, such as mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, and design
- Practical skills in engineering design, manufacturing processes, and computer-aided design (CAD)
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to analyse complex engineering problems and develop innovative solutions
- Gain exposure to related fields, such as electrical engineering, materials science, and computer science
- Professional career development in mechanical engineering or related fields, including research, development, and management
Eligibility Criteria
| ENTRY LEVEL | ENTRY REQUIREMENT APPROVED BY MOHE |
| STPM | Pass with minimum of 2 Grade C including Mathematics and 1 Science subject |
| UEC | Pass with minimum of 5 Grade B including Mathematics and 1 Science subject |
| A-LEVEL | 2 Passes (Grade D) in Mathematics and 1 Science subject |
| MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION | Pass Matriculation / Foundation in relevant field (recognized by the Malaysian Government) with minimum CGPA 2.00 |
| DIPLOMA |
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| Others | Any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government |
| International Students : Required minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS or Band 3 in MUET or Its equivalent. | |
Channels of Learning
A blend of multiple channels
- Face-To-Face
- Supplemented with Online Learning
- On the field learning
The MILA Advantage
- One-on-One Mentoring
- Industry Exposure through Internships
- Thought Leadership Talks
Career Prospects
Areas of Application
Wide range of applications across various industries. Some of the key areas include:
- Designing and manufacturing mechanical systems and components, such as machinery, engines, and vehicles
- Developing and improving energy systems, such as power plants, renewable energy technologies, and HVAC systems
- Designing and engineering transportation systems, including vehicles, aircraft, and railways
- Developing and implementing automated systems and robotics
- Designing and developing new products, from consumer goods to industrial equipment
- Research and development in various areas of mechanical engineering, such as materials science, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics
Career Opportunities
- Mechanical Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Maintenance Engineer
- Production Manager
- Design Engineer
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The Programme Educational Objectives stated below are the specific goals of the programme, consistent with the mission of MILA University, and are responsive to the expressed interest of the Mechanical Engineering Programme. The statement describes what mechanical engineering students are expected to attain certain key attributes within 3-5 years of graduation.
A few years after graduations, the students should turn out to be:
| PEO Number | Details |
| PEO 1 | Competent graduates who can apply mechanical engineering knowledge in practice |
| PEO 2 | Graduates who can communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership skills, and exhibit a high degree of professionalism |
| PEO 3 | Graduates who are environmentally conscious and possess entrepreneurial skills |
| PEO 4 | Graduates who embark on life-long learning for career advancement |
PEO Indicators
| PEO Number | PEO STATEMENT A few years after graduation, the students should turn out to be: | PERFORMANCE INDICATOR |
| PEO 1 | Competent graduates who can apply mechanical engineering knowledge in practice | Ability to solve complex engineering problems by applying mechanical engineering knowledge at their workplace |
| PEO 2 | Graduates who can communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership skills, and exhibit a high degree of professionalism | Ability to communicate effectively, make decisions and exhibit professionalism |
| PEO 3 | Graduates who are environmentally conscious and possess entrepreneurial skills | Consciousness towards the environment while practicing mechanical engineering and exhibition of management skills |
| PEO 4 | Graduates who embark on life-long learning for career advancement | Ability to continue professional development |
The performance indicators and survey tool for PEO attainment after Graduation are available in this link.
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) are the statements that describe what students are expected to attain by the time of graduation. These relate to the knowledge, skills, and attitude that students acquire throughout the duration of programme. The list of PLOs for the Department of Mechanical Engineering in accordance with EAC Manual 2020 are given below:
At the end of the learning process, students are expected to be able to:
| PLO Number | PLO DETAILS |
| PLO 1 | Engineering Knowledge – Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialisation to the solution of complex engineering problems. WK1 – WK4 |
| PLO 2 | Problem Analysis – Identify, formulate, conduct research literature and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences. WK1 – WK4 |
| PLO 3 | Design / Development of Solutions – Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. WK5 |
| PLO 4 | Investigation – Conduct investigation of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge (WK8) and research methods including design of experiments, analysis, and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions. WK8 |
| PLO 5 | Modern Tool Usage – Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations; WK6 |
| PLO 6 | The Engineer and Society – Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues, and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions to complex engineering problems. WK7 |
| PLO 7 | Environment & Sustainability – Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in the solutions of complex engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts. WK7 |
| PLO 8 | Ethics – Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice. WK7 |
| PLO 9 | Individual & Team Work – Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings; |
| PLO 10 | Communication – Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. |
| PLO 11 | Project Management & Finance – Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments. |
| PLO 12 | Life-Long Learning – Recognise the need for and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. |
PLO Indicators
| PLO Number | PLO DETAILS | PLO Indicators/Attributes | Taxonomy Level |
| PLO 1 | Engineering Knowledge – Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialisation to the solution of complex engineering problems. WK1 – WK4 | Define the fundamental concepts of mathematics, natural science & engineering. | C1 |
| Describe the information related to natural science, mathematical and engineering concepts to solve complex engineering problems. | C2 | ||
| Implement the concepts of mathematics natural science, engineering fundamentals and mechanical engineering specialisation. | C3 | ||
| PLO 2 | Problem Analysis – Identify, formulate, conduct research literature and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences. WK1 – WK4 | Interpret known and unknown information, uncertainties and biases. | C2 |
| Implement appropriate quantitative models and analyse complex engineering problems. | C3 | ||
| Formulate problems based on theoretical knowledge. | C6 | ||
| Solve problems including approximation and assumptions. | C3 | ||
| Evaluate and Predict risk, error, and uncertainty. | C5 & C6 | ||
| Validate and tabulate the results and findings. | C5 & C6 | ||
| PLO 3 | Design / Development of Solutions – Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. WK5 | Identify and define the problem and related constraints. | C1 |
| Outline and examine the end-user needs. | C2 & C4 | ||
| Examine the multiple feasible solutions to meet the functional specifications. | C4 | ||
| Develop the optimal solution for the identified problems. | C6 | ||
| Assess design performance-based on functional specification and requirements. | C5 | ||
| Assess the impact of design on health & safety, environmental and societal issues. | C5 | ||
| PLO 4 | Investigation – Conduct investigation of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge (WK8) and research methods including design of experiments, analysis, and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions. WK8 | Review a wide variety of literature in order to generate a research gap. | C2 |
| Design experimental setup or methods to solve complex engineering problems. | C6 | ||
| Categorise the data obtained from the experimental or investigated work. | C3 | ||
| Synthesise the obtained data to reach the conclusion. | C5 | ||
| Correlate the results obtained with the stated hypothesis. | C3 | ||
| PLO 5 | Modern Tool Usage – Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations; WK6 | Select the appropriate instrument or IT tool to perform engineering activity. | P1 |
| Detect to fix the faulty equipment. | P1 | ||
| Calibrate the equipment in order to get accurate and precise results. | P3, P4, P5 | ||
| Measure the output using an appropriate instrument or IT tool to perform engineering activity. | P3, P4, P5 | ||
| Create engineering drawings using modern IT tools. | P7 | ||
| PLO 6 | The Engineer and Society – Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues, and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions to complex engineering problems. WK7 | Comprehend economic, cultural, societal & technical issues related to engineering activities. | C2 |
| Explain accurate, comprehensive, and objective technical opinions and recommendations. | C2 | ||
| Choose appropriate standards, codes, legal and regulatory factors while decision making. | C6 | ||
| Evaluate the protection of the public and public interest while decision making and recommendations. | C5 | ||
| PLO 7 | Environment & Sustainability – Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in the solutions of complex engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts. WK7 | Illustrate the interrelationship between mechanical engineering systems & the environment. | C3 |
| Evaluate technical, societal, and environmental constraints. | C5 | ||
| Estimate sustainability and life-time costs in decision making and recommendations. | C5 | ||
| PLO 8 | Ethics – Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice. WK7 | Conform to all articles of the professional engineering code of conduct. | A2 |
| Balance the ethical principles and technical requirements for decision-making and recommendation. | A4 | ||
| PLO 9 | Individual & Team Work – Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings; | Select the appropriate resources, required for the accomplishment of work. | P1 |
| Proceed to improve the work done while responding to the change in end-user needs. | P2 | ||
| Construct physical models. | P3, P4, P5, P7 | ||
| Arrange brainstorming sessions. | P7 | ||
| Rearrange the ideas of team members appropriately while concluding or recommending the solutions | P6 | ||
| PLO 10 | Communication – Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. | Demonstrate ideas through formal and informal presentations. | P5 |
| Adapt format, content, and tone appropriate to the target audience. | P6 | ||
| Create documents using engineering report standards. | P6 | ||
| Sketch the engineering drawing as per the standards. | P4, P5 | ||
| Create effective posters to depict engineering activities. | P6 | ||
| Create effective tabulations to emphasise the results. | P6 | ||
| PLO 11 | Project Management & Finance – Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments. | Demonstrate the development of engineering projects. | C2 |
| Create effective planning to accomplish the engineering projects. | C6 | ||
| Create a cost-effective method to accomplish the projects. | C6 | ||
| Optimise the utilisation of resources. | C5 | ||
| Manage and evaluate the risk involved in the projects. | C4, C5 | ||
| Apply cost effective solution. | C3 | ||
| PLO 12 | Life-Long Learning – Recognise the need for and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. | Demonstrate skills of self-education and familiarity with appropriate tools. | A3 |
| Interpret the research literature and identify the learning needs. | A5 | ||
| Qualify as a member of professional bodies and technical societies. | A5 |
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