Master of Quality Engineering and Management
Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Industrial Technology (UniKL MITEC) · Masai, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Master of Quality Engineering and Management (MQEM) program is designed by blending academic content with quality engineering (QE) professional certification, integrating academics and industrial experts into the teaching and learning process.
The programme is aimed at producing graduates with advanced theory and application of QE, particularly Total Quality Management (TQM), with options for professional certification pathways such as CQI membership and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, preparing graduates to serve as quality professionals and quality managers in the job market.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurship
- Research Methodology
- Industrial Engineering and Lean System
- Quality System, Standard and Specifications
- Advanced Improvement of Quality
- Advanced Measurement and Inspection Technology
- Master Project 1
- Project and Risk Management
- Master Project 2
Curriculum
41 credit hours (Malaysia). Full-time and part-time programme structures are published by UniKL MITEC on the official programme page; credit hours are required for each module component in the curriculum table.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 4 modules | Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurship | 5 | 20 |
| Research Methodology | 5 | |||
| Industrial Engineering and Lean System | 5 | |||
| Quality System, Standard and Specifications | 5 | |||
| Semester 2 | 3 modules | Advanced Improvement of Quality | 5 | 16 |
| Advanced Measurement and Inspection Technology | 5 | |||
| Master Project 1 | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | 2 modules | Project and Risk Management | 2 | 5 |
| Master Project 2 | 3 | |||
| Total | Programme total (credit hours across Semester 1 to Semester 3 as published for the full-time structure) | 41 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with advanced knowledge and applied capability in quality engineering and management, preparing you for roles such as Quality Manager and quality-related leadership positions.
- This programme is designed to support practical, workplace-ready improvement skills aligned with Total Quality Management, helping you take on process improvement and Lean management responsibilities.
- You can position yourself for audit- and assurance-focused careers through training connected to quality systems and standards, supporting pathways into Lead Auditor and Quality Management Representative (QMR).
- You build expertise in measurement, inspection, and testing foundations, which helps you pursue careers such as Testing and Inspection Expert and Metrology and Calibration Expert.
- You develop project and risk management capability alongside your master project work, giving you a stronger profile for Project Manager and technically led improvement roles.
- You also learn research and investigation skills with minimal supervision, supporting progression into researcher/academician roles where available.
Employability rate
For graduates in quality engineering and management in Malaysia, an estimated employability rate is around 84% and an estimated unemployment rate is about 16%, reflecting steady demand for quality, inspection, and process improvement professionals in manufacturing and service industries.
Together, these figures suggest a relatively stable career outlook for you when you complete a job-relevant master’s focused on quality systems, improvement methods, and project delivery.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree (international applicants with a related background) | International applicants must hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 (or equivalent) as accepted by the HEP Senate, or a minimum CGPA of 2.50 (or equivalent) which may be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment. Applicants with minimum CGPA of 2.00 (or equivalent) may be accepted with a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field, subject to rigorous internal assessment. If applicants do not have a related field qualification or working experience, they must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA based on the listed criteria. |
Language requirements
All international applicants must meet the English language competency requirements as specified for the programme. UniKL notes that some applicants may be exempt in specific cases (for example, if prior qualifications were fully taught using English or if the country uses English as a first language). If English language competency is not available at the point of admission, UniKL may issue a conditional offer where you must complete internal English preparatory courses and meet the required competency condition.
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MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 29640 / total program | International students: RM 29,640.00 tuition fee. Fees shown are tuition fees only and are subject to SST at the prevailing rate of 6% for international students. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | July - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | July - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | July - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your international application documents
Before you apply, review the programme entry requirements for international applicants and confirm your Bachelor’s degree and CGPA meet the stated criteria for this Master’s programme. Prepare your official academic transcripts and supporting documents required for international evaluation. If your English competency is not yet available, check whether you may be considered for a conditional offer and plan for the required internal English preparation pathway.
Submit your application online
Submit your application using UniKL’s official online application route during the published intake period. Complete all required fields carefully and upload your documents in the format requested by the admissions process. After you submit, UniKL’s admissions representatives will contact you to guide you through completing the process.