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MSc

ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCEFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

(TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY)

APPLICATION PROCEDURETo apply:All applications should be made through Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS website http://www.utp.edu.myAdmission Line : +605 368 8407 / 368 8403 / 368 8346Fax : +605-365 4082Email : admissionutp@petronas.com.my

INTAKE Application Deadline Local International Semester Candidates Candidates

September 31 August 30 June

January 31 December 31 October

JPT/BPP(R/345/7/0117)08/17

Tier 5 (Excellent) Rating 5 Star Rating

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), which was established in1997, has grown to be one of the more prominent private universities in Malaysia. Offering a wide range of industry-relevant engineering and technology programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, UTP has producedmore than 9500 graduates and currently has an enrolment of5,700 undergraduates and 1,250 postgraduates from over 55countries around the world. UTP complements its engineeringand technology programmes with quality education in theareas of management and the humanities, with the aim of producing well-rounded graduates exhibiting excellent leadership qualities and communication abilities.

Rated as Tier 5 (Excellent) University for the year 2011 RatingSystem for the Malaysian Higher Education Institutions (SETARA ’11) and achieved the Tier 5 for 2011 D-SETARA (Discipline-Based Rating System) in engineering, UTPcontinues to provide distinctive educational opportunities toits students.

UTP also places strong emphasis on Research and Development as it strives to achieve the status of an internationally renowned Research University. The university conducts extensive research activities in collaboration with PETRONAS and other institutions and industries locally and abroad focusing on Enhanced Oil Recovery, Carbon Dioxide Management, Deepwater Technology, Nanotechnology, Green Technology, Biomedical Technology, Hybrid Energy Systems, Intelligent City and Sustainable Resources. This is evident when UTP was awarded a 5-star rating by Malaysian Research Assessment Instrument (MyRA) for its research, development and commercialisation efforts recently.

ABOUT MALAYSIA

Correct as at 1st May 2013

ABOUT UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI PETRONAS

Situated between 2º and 7º to the North of the Equator line, PeninsularMalaysia is separated from Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea. In the northern part of Peninsular Malaysia lies Thailand, and in the south, the neighbouring Singapore. Sabah and Sarawak are bounded by Indonesia while Sarawak also shares borders with Brunei. The total area coverage for this country is 329,758 sq km and the GMT for Malaysia is +8 hours.

Geographically, Malaysia is as diverse as its culture. Malaysia is divided into13 states and 3 federal territories, separated by the South China Sea with 11 states and 2 federal territories (Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya) in Peninsular Malaysia, and two states and 1 federal territory (Labuan) in East Malaysia. The capital city is Kuala Lumpur and the administrative centre remains in Putrajaya. Malaysia now records an estimated total population of 30 million comprising multi-racial and multi-cultural citizens.

Islam is the official religion of the country, but freedom of worship is enshrined in Federal Constitution. Other religions, which are widely practised include Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and many more. The monetary unit of the country is Ringgit Malaysia and is written as RM or MYR.

Malaysia follows the bicameral legislative system, adopting a democraticparliamentary. The head of the country is the King or the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, a position which is changed every five years among the Malay Sultanates. The head of government is the Prime Minister.

Malaysia’s key attractions lie in its extreme contrasts. Towering skyscraperslook down upon wooden houses built on stilts, and five-star hotels sit several metres away from ancient reefs. Cool hideaways are found in the highlands that roll down to warm, sandy beaches and rich, humid mangroves. The country experiences tropical weather year-round. The temperature ranges from 210C to 320C. Annual rainfall varies from 2,000 mm to 2,500 mm.

Source: http://www.tourism.gov.my

1. MyMaster - for Malaysian students covering tuition fees (Research/Coursework Mode - On/Off Campus)2. Employee Provident Fund (EPF) Withdrawal Scheme - for Malaysian students covering tuition fees

TUITION FEESRM24,020.00 for the entire study period.*USD1 = RM3.00

ENQUIRYDr Ainul Akmar bt MokhtarProgramme ManagerUniversiti Teknologi PETRONASBandar Seri Iskandar, 31750 Tronoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, MalaysiaTel: +605 368 7021 | E-mail : pm.amm@petronas.com.my

INTRODUCTIONBachelor Degree in Civil, Mechanical or equivalent with a minimumCGPA of 3.00 from recognised institution of higher learning. Applicants with other qualifications can be considered if they havethe necessary experience and could demonstrate their capabilities topursue postgraduate studies.

English proficiency: TOEFL score of 550 or IELTS band 6 or MUET band 4. Exemption may be provided for candidates who are native English speakers or holding a degree with English as the medium of instruction.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The programme consists of taught courses and one industrial based project. The students shall complete the programme in 3 semesters (12 months) by completing the 42 credit hours.

The course is structured into 11 one-week modules during which intense learning support is provided either at the University or at the students’ work locations.

COURSE STRUCTURE

COURSE CONTENTSCORE• PrincipalofAppraisal,RepairandMaintenance• PlantAssetMaintenanceManagement• ReliabilityAssessmentofStructures• AssetLifeStudy

ELECTIVES• AdvancedRepairMaterials• AdvancedMechanicsofMaterials• FailureAnalysisandRisk-basedInspection• CorrosionEngineering• ReliabilityAssessmentofPipelines• DeepwaterMaintenance

MANAGEMENT ELECTIVES• EngineeringEconomy• OperationsManagement• ProfessionalEthic• StrategicManagement

RESEARCH METHODOLOGYIndustry Based ProjectThis module aims to develop and apply problem solving abilities for industrial problems that require knowledge from several of the taught modules.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESGraduates with MSc in Asset Management and Maintenance degreewill enhance their employment and industrial career prospects in themanagement and maintenance of assets with the incorporation ofthe mechanical and civil engineering aspects.

COURSE DURATION

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTIONEnglish

The construction and installation of new assets, especially during theeconomic boom in the last three decades in supporting the country’s economy have been robust. The management and maintenance of these deteriorating assets are vital to ensure long lasting service livesof the assets.

At Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), the MSc in Asset Management and Maintenance programme addresses concerns ofaging assets and maintenance culture amongst the plant personnel.The target groups that need to be equipped with new knowledgeand competencies in asset management and maintenance includeengineers and managers from petrochemical plants, refineries, offshore platforms/pipelines, power sectors, public and private infrastructures and manufacturing organisations. This programmeaims at producing leaders who are able to manage and maintain assets in the most economical, professional, creative and reliableways with state-of-the-art technology, locally and globally.

“Our MSc in Asset Management and Maintenance programme offers industry oriented courses through flexible modes of delivery. The curriculum combines maintenance technology with management concepts and applications with distinctive multidiscipline approach.”

PROFESSOR IR DR AHMAD FADZIL B MOHD HANI FASc, FIEMDeputy Vice Chancellor, Academic

Type Duration of Candidacy

On-campus Minimum - 12 months Maximum - 36 months Off-campus Minimum - 24 months Maximum - 48 months