Diploma in Electrical Engineering

College of Engineering

Overview

Diploma in Electrical Engineering
This programme equips students with fundamental knowledge and practical skills in electrical systems, power generation, and electronics, preparing them for professional careers or further studies in the electrical engineering field.

About Programme

The Diploma in Electrical Engineering programme is designed to prepare you for professional career and to further your study to bachelor degree in the related engineering field. We adopt comprehensive and innovative content and teaching techniques, which are designed towards expanding the frontiers of learning and inculcating a probing mind.

The programme is designed to develop multi-skilled graduates with strong technical knowledge, critical thinking abilities, and professional competencies. The curriculum integrates project work, laboratory experiments, and practical training, and includes a balanced mix of general subjects and core electrical engineering courses to ensure a solid academic and technical foundation.

92 credit hours of subjects are being taught in seven semesters. This Diploma in Electrical Engineering programme can be completed in two and a half years.

A World-Class Engineering Diploma

The UNITEN Diploma in Electrical Engineering programme is recognized by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Council (ETAC), aligning with the International Engineering Alliance's Dublin Accord. This gives graduates an internationally recognized engineering technician qualification and greater mobility for professional careers worldwide.

🗓️ Intakes

January, June & September

🏫 Campus :

Putrajaya Campus

🕒 Duration

2 ½ years (full-time)

🏆 Potential Career Paths

Appliances Assistant Engineer

Assistant Auditor

Assistant Cite Engineer

Assistant Project Planner/ Manager

Assistant Quality Control Engineer

Communication Assistant Engineer

Construction Assistant Engineer

Consulting Assistant Engineer

Design Assistant Engineer

Drafter

Foreman

Instrumentation & Control Assistant Engineer

Maintenance Assistant Engineer

Manufacturing Assistant Engineer

Mechatronic Assistance Engineer

Medical Assistant Engineer

Operation Assistant Engineer

Project Assistant Engineer

Research & Development Assistant Engineer

Research Assistant/Tutor

Safety Supervisor

Supervisor

Technician

Test Assistant Engineer

Vocational Training Assistant Officer

🪙 Total Tuition Fee^*

RM28,800 - for Malaysian students

RM31,800 - for International students

^*Notes: Tuition fee does not include registration fee, visa fee, accommodation fee, semester advance fee, and 6% Sales and Service Tax.

Programme Structure

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

UNITEN produces electrical engineering technician graduates who:

PEO1	Are practicing technical assistants in electrical engineering or energy related business
PEO2	Hold leadership responsibilities
PEO3	Engage in activities to enhance knowledge in electrical engineering field

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Students graduating from the Diploma in Electrical Engineering programme will have the ability to:

PO No.	PO Statements
PO1	Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in DK1 to DK4 respectively to wide practical procedures and practices
PO2	Identify and analyze well-defined engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using codified methods of analysis specific to their field of activity
PO3	Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety as well as cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required
PO4	Conduct investigations of well-defined problems; locate and search relevant codes and catalogues, conduct standard tests and measurements
PO5	Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern computing, engineering, and IT tools to well-defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations
PO6	When solving well-defined engineering problems, evaluate sustainable development impacts to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment
PO7	Understand and commit to professional ethics and norms of technician practice including compliance with relevant laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion
PO8	Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multi-disciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings
PO9	Communicate effectively and inclusively on well-defined engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend the work of others, document their own work, and give and receive clear instructions
PO10	Demonstrate awareness of engineering management principles as a member or leader in a technical team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments
PO11	Recognize the need for, and have the ability for independent updating in the face of specialized technical knowledge

✔️ English for Diploma	✔️ Ethics and Civilization Appreciation (PEP)
✔️ Mathematics I	✔️ Physics for Engineering
✔️ Programming for Engineering	✔️ Introduction to Electrical & Electronic Engineering
✔️ Computer Aided Design	✔️ Mathematics II
✔️ Technical Communication	✔️ Introduction to Microcontrollers
✔️ Circuit Theory I	✔️ Measurement and Instrumentation
✔️ Digital Logic	✔️ Digital Logic Lab
✔️ Mathematics III	✔️ KIAR (Kursus Integriti dan Anti Rasuah)
✔️Islamic and Community Studies / Moral and Community Education	✔️ Industrial Automation
✔️ Electronics	✔️ Circuit Theory II
✔️ Electrical Measurement Lab	✔️ Signal and System I
✔️ Final Year Project I	✔️ Electronics Lab
✔️ Electrical Machinery	✔️ Signal and System II
✔️ Power System	✔️ Electrical Power Engineering Lab
✔️ Power Electronics	✔️ Final Year Project II
✔️ Occupational Safety & Health	✔️ Engineering Practice in Society
✔️ Electrical Installations Lab	✔️ Industrial Training

Entry Requirements

SPM / O-Level / GCE / GCSE / IGCSE

Pass SPM/ O-Level with aminimum 3 credits (Grade C) including a pass in:

Mathematics
1 Science/ Technical/Engineering subjects(Grade C)
1 Additional subjects(Grade C)
English (Grade E)

UEC

Pass with minimum of 3subjects Grade B6 including a pass in :

Mathematics (Grade B6)
1 Science/ Technical/Engineering subjects (Grade B6)
English (Grade C9)
1 Additional subjects (Grade B6)

SVM/ SKM/ EngineeringTechnology/ Certificate

Pass SVM/ SKM/ EngineeringTechnology/ Certificate withLevel 3 (CGPA 2.00) or itsequivalent

High School Certificate From Arab Saudi /Mena /Oversea

Minimum 50% from Arab Saudi & Mena, While Minimum C from Oversea for :

Mathematics
Physics

📝 Note

Candidates with a pass (Grades D or E) in English in SPM or O-Level are required to achieve MUET Band 3 or an IELTS score of 5.5. (For special case)

Financial Aid Opportunities

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