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The Diploma in Civil Engineering is a 2 ½ year programme and provides students with fundamental knowledge in civil engineering concepts in structural and road construction. Students will enjoy the hands-on approach to structural engineering and infrastructure and learn civil and structural drafting skills. These technical engineering skills are highly in demand as construction projects grow across the globe.



Programme Structure

YEAR SUBJECT SUBJECT CODE
Y1S1 Communicative English ENG4113
Essential of Modern Age and Digital Skills DAL4133
Qualitative and Critical Thinking/Quantitative Techniques CIT4133
Y1S2 Technical Mathematics 1 MTS4113
Civil Engineering Materials MET4113
Civil Engineering Drawings CIT4112
Building System & Services CIV4113
Engineering Mechanics MET4123
Y1S3 Mental Health 1 MCHC4133
Technical Mathematics 2 MTS4123
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International)/ MPU2133
Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban 1 (Local) MPU2183
Strength of Materials MET4133
Engineering Survey SVY4113
Estimating & Contract CIV4123
Soil Mechanics CIV4133
Y2S4 Civil Engineering Lab 1 CIV4242
Civil Engineering Lab 2 CIV4252
Civil Engineering Lab 3 CIV4262
Ethos of Life for Self and Society MCV4133
Y2S5 Geotechnical Engineering CIV4273
Structure Analysis CIV4283
Technical Mathematics 3 MTS4233
Traffic & Highway Engineering CIV4293
Fluid Mechanics FMC4213
Additive Manufacturing CIT4243
Y2S5 Final Project RSC4214
Hydraulics & Hydrology FMC4223
Reinforced Concrete Design CIV42103
Elective 1
Elective 2
Elective Modules
Project Management for Engineers MGT4223
Engineering Health and Safety ENV4213
Introduction to Environmental Engineering ENV4223
S7 Industrial Training INT4318

Programme Educational Objective (PEO)

PEO Statements :
PEO 1 To produce a skillful and competent civil engineering technologist who have strong fundamental knowledge, creative, innovative and able to solve problem and execute civil engineering works.
PEO 2 To produce graduates who can work productively as Civil Engineers and able to respond and readily adapt to emerging technologies and contemporary issues that parallel with the industrial needs.
PEO 3 To produce graduates who are able to communicate technically with professional ethics, and possess great teamwork and leadership qualities on multidisciplinary teams and be leaders in our technological society that able to compete globally.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

ETAC Programme Outcome Statements :
PLO 1 Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of applied mathematics, applied science, computing and engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialisation as specified in DK1 to DK4 respectively to wide practical procedures and practices.
PLO 2 Problem Analysis: Identify and analyse well-defined engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using codified methods of analysis specific to their field of activity (DK1 to DK4).
PLO 3 Design/Development of Solutions: 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 (DK5)
PLO 4 Investigation: Conduct investigations of well-defined problems; locate and search relevant codes and catalogues, conduct standard tests and measurements (DK8).
PLO 5 Tool Usage: Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering computing and IT tools to well-defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations (DK2 and DK6).
PLO 6 The Engineering Technician and the World: Consider sustainable development impacts* to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, in solving well-defined engineering problems. (DK1, DK5, and DK7).
PLO 7 Ethics: Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of technician practice and including compliance with national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion; (DK9).
PLO 8 Individual and Collaborative Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member in diverse and inclusive teams in multi-disciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings (DK9).
PLO 9 Communications: 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.
PLO 10 Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate awareness of engineering management principles as a member or leader in a technical team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
PLO 11 Life Long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the ability for i) independent and life-long learning and ii) critical thinking in the face of specialised technical knowledge; (DK8).

Entry Requirement

  • SPM - Pass SPM/SPMV with three credits in Mathematics, Science (Science / Technical / Vocasional) & 1 other subject pass in English

  • STPM - Pass STPM with min (CGPA: 2.00) / C in 1 subject and pass in Mathematics & English & Science / Technical/ Vocational at SPM Level

  • STAM - Pass STAM (maqbul)
    Credit in Maths in SPM level

  • 0-LEVEL - Pass O Level with Grade C in Mathematics, Science (Science / Technical / Vocasional) & 1 other subject pass in English

  • UEC - For Senior middle three (SM3) only
    Pass UEC with Grade B in Mathematics, Science (Science / Technical / Vocasional) & 1 other subject pass in English

  • Certificate - Pass certificate in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Level 3) with Min CGPA 2.00
    Pass in vocational and technical skills certificate (Level 3 KKM) with CGPA 2.00 and 1 year working experience or 1 semester bridging course, and pass SPM with 1 credit and must undergo a bridging programme for Maths if fail in Maths
    Pass in certificate SKM Level 3 or certificate from Kolej Komuniti and pass SPM with 1 credit and must undergo a bridging programme for Mathematics if fail in Maths

  • APEL - Age : 20 years & above
    Experience in related field

  • Others : Other equivalent qualification approved by the senate and the government of Malaysia

  • English Requirement Upon Entry : IELTS: 5.0
    TOEFL PBT: 500
    MUET: BAND 3

Career Opportunities

  • Technical Assistant

  • Site Supervisor

  • Assistant Site Engineer

  • Assistant Resident Engineer

  • Assistant Project Manager

  • QA/QC Engineer

  • Contract Executive

  • Project Planner

Advantages

Awarded by
MAHSA University
The Diploma in Civil Engineering is awarded by MAHSA University, a recognized university in the region.
High Quality
Curriculum
The Diploma in Civil Engineering is benchmarked to the quality standards and approved by the Engineering Accreditation Council Malaysia (EAC) and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The teaching staff in the faculty comprises of professors and lecturers with vast experience from the different fields of specializations. The faculty also employs Professional Engineers who have wide industry experience to be part of the academic team.
Affordable Fees
The Diploma in Civil Engineering is very affordable and there are education loans available for students who wish to further seek out additional financial assistance.
Recognition
The Diploma in Civil Engineering is a 2 ½ year programme, in line with the requirements of the Engineering Accreditation Council Malaysia (EAC) and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).