Master of Science (Sustainable Urban Design)

Overview

Master of Science (Sustainable Urban Design) is the only industrial-focused master-by-coursework program in Malaysia that addresses current local and global sustainable issues in the built environment. The program is an interdisciplinary program, crossing the field of architecture, urban planning, environmental planning, landscape architecture and environmental engineering. Master of Science (Sustainable Urban Design) assimilates the diverse areas of sustainable development and urban design by collaborating with the allied professionals as well as local and international university partners. An overseas study trip become a compulsory component to expose students to the global concern of sustainable development.

Master of Science (Sustainable Urban Design) offers evening class mode, both full-time and part-time modes, designed to provide philosophical, technical and scientific knowledge required in achieving innovative sustainable urban design. Apart from having in-house experts in urban design, the teaching staffs also include in house experts from related disciplines, experts and professionals in the industry who will bring the real-world issues relating to sustainable urban design into the class rooms. The multi-disciplinary nature of the program is designed to attract as many prospective students from various related disciplines. This program is offered at Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics, UTM Kuala Lumpur, strategically located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur city centre.

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Programme Educational Objectives
Apply advanced knowledge in sustainable urban design in solving general planning and design problems in development within an urban area.
Evaluate projects that consider users needs as well as appreciating urban design issues from global and cultural perspectives in order to implement professional, ethical, environmental and responsibilities.
Able to work in a team and lead research tasks, able to communicate effectively through oral and written communication to assure effective presentation of technical and social issues as well as establishing international networking.
Ability to upgrade their urban design knowledge through lifelong learning.
Manage complex urban design projects and having entrepreneurial thinking to identify business opportunities in urban design and the means to exploit the opportunities.
Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program requirements, the graduate will be able to:

Integrate in-depth urban design knowledge in professional practices for the benefits of built environment discipline.
Develop practical research skills in line with sustainable development perspectives.
Formulate critical thinking and problem solving skills from sustainable urban design perspectives.
Demonstrate professional ethics in urban design from sustainable urban design perspectives.
Communicate effectively through oral and written to scientific, industry and public communities.
Select and apply contemporary knowledge in sustainable urban design independently to use information effectively.
Demonstrate managerial skills and identify business opportunities in sustainable urban design.

Detailed requirements of Master of Science (Sustainable Urban Design) programme.

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Entry Requirements

The normal requirement for admission to the programme is a four-year bachelor degree recognized by the university in either engineering or sciences.

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Programmes Fees

The mainstream programme fees for a bachelor’s degree in engineering or sciences offered by the university.

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Industry-Focused
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Package 1 : 1.5 Years
Package 2 : 2 Years
Credit Hours : 46