Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication Engineering with Honours

This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:

• High-quality undergraduate engineering education by providing students with a curriculum that is firmly grounded in telecommunication engineering fundamentals.
• A study in the areas of telecommunication engineering which covers the structure of mobile computing systems, telecommunication systems & networks, and software systems.
• The technical skills to cover the ever demanding expertise in the fields of microwave and optical Transmission, satellite communications and RF communications.

Admission Requirements:

Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

International Students

Please note that under Ministry of Education regulations, only students who have achieved the minimum requirement in the English Language proficiency assessment as indicated above will be allowed to continue their studies in the main study programme. Students who do not have the required English Language achievement may apply for a student visa on conditional basis and are allowed to enrol in an English Language Certification programme at APU upon arrival in Malaysia and, subsequently, appear for the IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/MUET assessment.

Students who are unable to obtain the required level of English Competency during the maximum 12 months’ period, will not be allowed to pursue their studies in the main programme and will have to return to their home country.

Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (IGCSE, A-Levels, IB, American High School Diploma etc) are exempted from English requirements. Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents.

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Candidates who wish to study Engineering Degree course must not be color blind or physically handicapped which makes him/her unable to conduct experimental/practical work and affect the learning process leading to potential errors towards professional practice as well. This is in line with the requirements of engineering professional bodies where safe engineering practices is mandatory. All International Students need to go through EMGS Medical Screening, if the student is found to be color blind; the Medical Screening maybe failed.

The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Programme Educational Objectives:

Graduates of APU Bachelor of Engineering in their respective programs are expected within five years of graduation to attain the following programme educational objectives

• Be a practicing engineer contributing to the development of Telecommunication or Electronic Engineering while demonstrating professionalism.
• Pursue engineering innovation via career advancement opportunities and/or advanced studies in Telecommunication or Electronic Engineering.

Telecommunication Engineers design, develop, test and maintain telecommunication systems to ensure fast and steady transmission and reception of information. Telecommunication engineering will appeal to those who are interested in the following field:

• Satellite and mobile communication
• Signal processing
• Optical fibres and photonics
• Real-time embedded systems
• Data networks, data coding, compression, encryption and transmission
• Microwave & RF Communications

INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION – ENGINEERING DEGREES ACCREDITED UNDER THE WASHINGTON ACCORD

APU Engineering Degrees are fully accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) which is a signatory to the Washington Accord. This accreditation ensures that APU Engineering Graduates will have the following benefits in countries who are signatories of the Washington Accord: Opportunities to register as a Graduate Engineer with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) or the relevant professional bodies in other countries who are signatories under the Washington Accord. Pathways to becoming a Professional or Chartered Engineer. Assurance that graduates are considered as having met international academic standards for engineering practice.

Programme Outcomes:

The students, upon completion of their study, should attain the following outcomes:

• Ability to gain and apply principles of Mathematics, Science and Engineering to the solutions of complex engineering problems
• Ability to undertake complex engineering problem analysis and apply engineering principles to solve them
• Ability to select and use suitable tools and techniques for complex engineering problems
• Ability to investigate complex engineering problems using research techniques.
• Ability to design innovative solutions for complex engineering problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally on complex engineering activities
• Ability to comprehend and demonstrate good practices of engineering in sustainable development and environmental considerations for the solutions of complex engineering problems 
• Ability to engage in professional engineering practice for safety, health, social, cultural and legal responsibilities in developing solutions for complex engineering problems
• Ability to execute the responsibilities of an Engineer professionally and ethically.
• Ability to function effectively as a team leader or a member in a team within multi-disciplinary settings.
• Ability to recognize the need for, and be able to engage in independent and life-long learning towards continuous professional development
• Ability to demonstrate entrepreneurship skills, engineering project management and economic decision making in multidisciplinary environments

What You Will Study:

Students will understand the basic principles of engineering in the areas of Circuit Analysis, Engineering Materials, Instrumentation & Measurement and Engineering Design. Other modules aim to provide the basic academic skills required to meet the demands of employers, as well as thorough grounding in principles of IT and management. Important and relevant skills for managing activities and for their own independent learning are also introduced.

Here, students start specialising in modules that develop the necessary underlying knowledge and skills in Telecommunication Engineering with modules such as Electromagnetic Field Theory, Engineering Software & Applications, Analogue Electronics, Digital Electronics, Analogue Communication, Digital Communication, Introduction to Electrical Systems, Signals & Linear Systems and more. Engineering Mathematics is provided for the better understanding of the engineering modules.

Specialised knowledge and skills in the areas of Control Engineering, Computer Architecture, Microprocessor Systems & Embedded Software, Digital Signal Processing, VLSI Design, Numerical Methods and Statistics, Antenna & Propagation, Machine Vision & Intelligence and Modern Communication Systems are the critical focus of this level. There is further development of the ability to apply relevant engineering skills with strong critical thinking and analysis. Independent learning continues in all modules.

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

The final year Engineering modules provide the necessary industry application and technological skills which become very useful for employment upon graduation. Students’ personal and professional development, technical capability and understanding of how to innovate, generate and manage the creation of new ideas will be enhanced. Students will deliver several Engineering Projects where they will demonstrate higher level critical thinking, analysis and solutions development skills which will enhance their employability.

Career Options:

Telecommunication Engineering is the most rapidly developing and dynamic field of Engineering. Rapid growth in the telecommunication sector is evident from the deep penetration of the Internet and mobile phones in every corner of the world. Careers include design engineers of telecommunication and signal processing systems that provide essential electronic support networks for information technology industries and mobile/wireless and communication engineers. Graduates would also be employable in sectors such as broadcasting and general telecommunication services.

Course Fees:

* Fees stated above do not include Deposits and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.