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Engineering Master of Advanced Engineering (Energy and Sustainability) KPT/JPT (N/520/7/0075) 05/20 - MQA/SWA0796 This course is designed for working engineers and engineering graduates with an ambition to lead. Addressing the pertinent demands in sustainable energy development, you will be guided to greater applicable knowledge in this area of specialisation and to succeed in complex problem solving methods. If you aspire for career advancement in the competitive global environment, this degree is ideal for you. Course Structure You will complete eight units (48 credit points) as follows: Core units ● Advanced Engineering Data Analysis ● Engineering Entrepreneurship Major units ● Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Engineering ● Sustainable Energy Technologies ● Energy Efficient Lighting ● Principles and Practices for Sustainable Development Elective units ● Environmental and Air Pollution Control ● Smart Grids ● Minor project Learning Outcomes The core units in engineering leadership and engineering analysis will strengthen your abilities in critical reasoning, innovation and strategic thinking. As a whole, you will acquire an advanced understanding 1 year (Full-time) 2 years (Part-time)* in energy and sustainability and the ability to develop solutions to complex engineering problems. ● Apply advanced energy and sustainability based knowledge in an engineering context February and July ● Employ energy and sustainability based techniques to solve complex problems, design engineering solutions, and evaluate potential designs to identify optimal solutions Coursework ● Research, investigate and critically appraise current developments and research directions, and identify future directions for energy and sustainability Malaysian Student RM 48,000 (full course) ● Demonstrate a commitment to uphold code of ethics and established norms of professional engineering conduct International Student RM 52,800 (full course) ● Communicate information effectively to industry and the wider community ● Demonstrate knowledge of team dynamics and leadership, and function effectively as an individual and in diverse engineering teams ● Select and apply appropriate resources and modern engineering tools to systematically manage systems and progress knowledge ● Employ energy and sustainability techniques into all phases of engineering project work, including business planning and financial management. Research Option This program offers a research pathway option as an alternative route for you to progress from a coursework master’s program into a PhD program. The research option requires the recommendation of the Associate Head of School (Graduate Research) and approval from the Faculty/Monash Graduate Education (MGE). * Part-time studies not available for international students “Monash has considerably given me a strong foundation in the research-related fields of materials science, chemistry, catalysis and nanotechnology. This has helped to expand my research horizons and networking. Most importantly, it boosted my confidence in a career where I continue to strive for the best in research for a better and sustainable environment.” ONG WEE JUN PhD (Chemical Engineering) graduate Mollie Holman Doctoral Medal Award 2017 Journal adjudicative and peer reviewer for ACS, RSC, Wiley, Elsevier, AIP and NPG publishing groups Currently a research scientist at the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore Dr Ong is working on two research projects that will eventually uncover renewable energy resources to substitute exhaustible fossil fuel feedstocks for enriching global energy demands. Postgraduate Prospectus 2018 | 27