MSc in PROCESS PLANT MANAGEMENT

Introduction | Current globalisation trend demands future managers the

ability to challenge change by shaping a definitive shift toward the devel-
opment of high growth and sustainable process industry Thus, the
Integrated Process Plant Management Scheme (IPPMS), a modular-based
training programme, affords qualified professionals from the chemical and
related industries an opportunity to gain the degree of afore-mentioned
competency and working knowledge requisite to effect the transfer, adap-
tation and integration of new technologies intrinsic to process plant
management,future-ready to further spur the surge of national
advancement within a global framework
Programme Format (FULL-TIME)
The full time mode will only commence with minimum
enrolment of 10 students
Minimum duration of 3 semesters
Modules are similar to weekend PART-TIME programme
Programme Format (PART-TIME)
Modular part time consisting of 12 modules (in the field of
Process and Plant Technology, Business and Management)
and an in-company project.
Each module comprises of lectures and case studies to be
completed within 4 days or 2 weekends
After each module, assignments, tests or short projects will
be given to participants to be submitted within 4 weeks
A minimum of 3/4 weeks break between each module
Lectures will be conducted by academics, policymakers
and industry practitioners or professionals who provide the
know-how through their hands-on industrial experience
UTM will award MSc. in PROCESS PLANT MANAGEMENT to
candidate who satisfy the examiners in all 12 modules and
satisfactorily complete the in-company project.
LECTURE NOTES AND MEALS WILL BE PROVIDED.
Minimum duration of 4 semesters
Institute of
Bioproduct Development
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA
Programme Outcomes
At the end of this programmme, the candidates will
be able to :
Entry Qualification
BEng./ BSc. in Chemical Engineering /Chemical
Technology / Industrial Chemistry with good Cumula-
tive Grade Point Average or equivalent
BEng./BSc. in other Engineering disciplines or BSc. in
Science disciplines with good Cumulative Grade Point
Average or equivalent and with minimum of 2 years
working experience in the process industry
Candidates with the above qualifications but having
other results can still apply if they have adequate
number of years of working experience in the process
industry.
Engender the competencies key to the success-
ful management of complex plant operations
through introduction to benchmark technologies
Generate an in-depth knowledge and under-
standing of the technical, financial and organ-
isational factors critical to process plant man-
agement
Energise visionary, value-driven individuals able
to sustain impetus for innovation by anticipating
and capitalising upon the potential of new and
emerging technologies
Reinforce regard and respect for environmental
and safety concepts
Contact Information :
If you have any enquiry about our
MSc. in Process Plant Management
programme or registration,
please contact :
Mrs. Nur Hanim
Tel : +607. 553 6483 Fax : +607 553 6464
Email : nurhanim@ibd.utm.my
Programme Chairman
Prof. Ramlan Aziz
Email : ramlan@ibd.utm.my
Modules
Process and Plant Technology
MKL 1113 Introduction to Chemical Process Engineering
and Industry
MKL 1123 +Chemical Processes and Equipment
MKL 1133 Process Operation, Control and Troubleshooting
MKL 1143 Energy Management
MKL 1153 Environmental Management Plan
MKL 1163 Process Risk Management and Safety
Sub-Total
+- One weekend will be spent doing practical at
IBD UTM J ohor Baharu Campus
Business and Management
MKL 1513 Human Factors in Industry
MKL 1533 Financial Analysis and Control System
MKL 1523 Quality Management
MKL 1543 Project Planning,Management and Control
MKL 1873 Strategic Marketing Planning and Implementation
Sub-Total
Electives (choose 1 module)
MKL 1823 Plant Maintenance and Inspection
MKL 1843 Project Economics and Feasibility Study
Sub-Total
(more elective modules will be developed depending upon
industry needs)
Dissertation
MKL 2004 In-company project
Total minimum Credits for Graduation
Credit
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
3
3
3
3
3
15
3
3
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UTM International Campus
is situated approximately
20 minutes walk from
Petronas Twin Towers
and Kuala Lumpur
City Centre.
Programme Fees
Local Student
Full Time (3 Semesters)* RM 25,000
Part Time (minimum 4 Semesters)** RM 28,500
International Student
Full Time (3 Semesters)* RM 35,000
Part Time (minimum 4 Semesters)** RM 38,500
Learning Centres
UTM International Campus Kuala Lumpur &
UTM J ohor Baharu, J ohor
*Total Fee for the whole 3 semester programme.
Notes will be provided
**Total fee for whole 4 semester programme. Notes
and meals will be provided. Candidate can pay
through interest-free installments
Candidate can pay through interest-free
installments. IBD can also assists candidates to
apply for Bank loans or KWSP withdrawals.
GOOD NEWS FOR MALAYSIAN POSTGRADUATE
STUDENTS. In Budget 08 announced by the Right
Honorable Prime Minister, tax paying postgraduate
students can expect RM5,000 tax relief from
postgraduate fees.

Intake Schedule and Application Form Submission
Every September and February. Application form
must be submitted at least 1 month before the com-
mencement date to :
Dean
School of Graduate Studies
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
UTM J ohor Bahru Campus
81310 UTM J ohor Bahru, J ohor, Malaysia
Tel : +607-553 7790 Fax : +607-553 7800
Email : graduate@utm.my
http://www.sps.utm.my
Programme Modules
For MSc. details on each module,
click or visit http://ibd.utm.my/ippms_review.php
Candidates will be exposed to real practical works at
Chemical Engineering Pilot Plant, IBD at UTM J ohor
Baharu Campus