Master of Quality Engineering and Management (ODL)
Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Industrial Technology (UniKL MITEC) · Johor, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
Apply Now📘 Program Overview
The Master of Quality Engineering and Management (MQEM) program is designed by blending academic content with quality engineering (QE) professional certification, including professional certification from bodies such as Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) and Lean Center of Excellence (MLCoE).
The programme aims to produce internationally recognised quality engineering and management professionals with leadership skills, combining Total Quality Management (TQM) study with optional CQI membership and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) certification.
🎯 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
Credit hours table not published on the official programme pages found so far. Programme structure by semester is available, but credit hours (and semester totals) are not shown in the accessible official content.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 4 | Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurship | ||
| Research Methodology | ||||
| Industrial Engineering and Lean System | ||||
| Quality System, Standard and Specifications | ||||
| Semester 2 | 4 | Advanced Improvement of Quality | ||
| Advanced Measurement and Inspection Technology | ||||
| Project Management | ||||
| Master Project 1 | ||||
| Semester 3 | 2 | Project and Risk Management | ||
| Master Project 2 | ||||
| Total | Full-time programme modules listed by semester (credits not published in accessible official pages). | |||
Career outcomes
- You can pursue roles such as Lead Auditor and Quality Management Representative (QMR) with advanced capability in quality engineering and management.
- You gain the skills to work as a Process Improvement Expert or Lean Manager by building expertise in lean systems and continuous quality improvement methods.
- You are prepared for technical quality roles such as Metrology and Calibration Expert and Testing and Inspection Expert through advanced measurement and inspection learning.
- You can move into Quality Manager and Project Manager careers with training that links quality systems to project and risk management.
- You can progress into research- and academia-oriented roles with a strong research methodology foundation and a structured master project path.
- You develop leadership and communication abilities through the programme’s learning outcomes that focus on collaboration, effective communication, and professional practice.
Employability rate
For UniKL MITEC Master of Quality Engineering and Management graduates in Malaysia, you can generally expect an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting steady demand for quality and improvement specialists across manufacturing and service industries.
Overall, this points to a relatively stable career outlook for quality, audit, and process-improvement roles as organisations keep investing in compliance, measurement, and operational excellence.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Engineering Technology or equivalent) | International applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6 MQF) in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 (as accepted by the HEP Senate). Applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 (not meeting 2.75) may be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment, and applicants with a CGPA of 2.00 (not meeting 2.50) may be accepted with a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment. Candidates without a qualification or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA based on the stated pathways. |
Language requirements
UniKL requires international applicants to meet the programme-standard competence in English, unless an exemption applies based on the applicant’s background (for example, qualifications where English is used as the medium of instruction in full). For this ODL programme, applicants who do not meet the English requirement may be considered under a conditional offer and follow the specified internal English preparation and assessment route.
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💶 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 not inclusive of visa processing fee; fees and charges may be subject to SST at the prevailing rate. |
Proof of financial resources
International students must be able to demonstrate sufficient funds for tuition and living costs as required for study in Malaysia. Prepare evidence of your financial capacity as part of your student-pass application process and UniKL admissions requirements.
Important dates
Application window
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| Application portal opens |
| Application deadline (final submit) |
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| Recommended apply-by |
| Semester begins |
Pre-application & reviews
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| VPD request - recommended |
| VPD result expected |
| APS - recommended |
| Start eligibility check |
Document submission deadlines
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| Application submission deadline |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Language certificate deadline |
| Official transcripts deadline |
| Certified translations deadline |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline |
| Missing documents (if requested) |