Being one of the most recognized universities in the field of civil engineering in Malaysia, IUKL offers a Master of Civil Engineering (by research) programme. The Master in Civil Engineering is designed to provide students with a formal qualification in engineering at the master’s level. The candidate may choose any area of civil engineering offered i.e Construction, Structural, Geotechnical, Hydraulic & Water Resources and Highway & Pavement engineering. Career opportunities exist in a wide range of organizations including manufacturing companies, research organizations, academic institutions, energy agencies, local, state and federal governments and local authorities.
Key Features
- To prepare students to be competent for research and development in specific areas of civil engineering.
- To develop of students’ intellectual ability through research and successful application of advanced tools and techniques that will support their professional development.
- The programme offers flexibility of research projects: academic, professional, industrial, etc.
Learning/Research Methodology
- The research project will be guided by an appointed supervisor.
- The student will be required to attend seminars in the research area.
- The student will be required to present and defend his/her research proposal at the end of his/her first quarter of study.
- The student is required to submit monthly progress reports to his/her supervisor. Periodic consultations will be arranged as set by the supervisor.
- The Postgraduate Studies Committee will review the performance of the student on a quarterly basis.
- Upon completion of his/her research, the student will present and defend his/her thesis.
Research Areas
Construction Engineering
- Construction of physical infrastructure facilities
- Rural and low-cost housing
- Small and medium industrial buildings
Geotechnical Engineering
- Appropriate foundation design
- Ground improvement methods
- Slope stabilization
Highway and Pavement Engineering
- Development of new materials
- New techniques in design
Structural Engineering
- Advanced concrete technology
- Design problems for structures
- Modelling of structures
Water Resources Engineering
- Analysis and modelling of hydraulic and hydrological systems
- River and estuary studies and flood control
- Surface and ground water quality modelling
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