School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia
New from Academic Session 2025/2026
Master of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Management
A coursework-based postgraduate programme in advanced manufacturing systems, industrial automation and management strategy that prepares graduates to address real-world industrial challenges and support innovation in manufacturing and operations management.
- Total credits
- 43
- Taught courses
- 11
- Elective options
- 8
- Project credits
- 10
43 credits in four componentsSelect a segment to view its courses
Programme overview
Introduced in Academic Session 2025/2026, this programme combines engineering and management perspectives to prepare graduates for leadership and technical decision-making in modern manufacturing environments. Students are exposed to current theoretical foundations together with practical applications relevant to industry.
Study mode
Coursework mode
Academic session
2025/2026 onward
Programme focus
Official information
Available via Postgraduate@USM (opens in a new tab)
Programme educational objectives
In line with the mission of the School of Mechanical Engineering, the programme offers high-quality education in advanced manufacturing engineering. Graduates are expected to:
- PEO 1
Establish themselves as leaders in the manufacturing industry.
- PEO 2
Become industry practitioners and professionals who are well-versed in manufacturing and management for a sustainable future.
- PEO 3
Progress in their careers in the manufacturing industry.
Programme learning outcomes
Upon completion of the programme, graduates should be able to demonstrate the learning outcomes shown here. Open the full-size version for easier reading on smaller screens.
Programme structure
The programme comprises university courses, core courses, elective courses and a Master Project. All students are required to complete three university courses, four core courses, four elective courses and one Master Project.
Credit composition
43 credits in total
- University courses 9
- Core courses 12
- Electives 12
- Master Project 10
University courses
Complete all 3
- EKC500Science and Engineering Research Methodology3
- EPP501Lean Six Sigma3
- ADC601Managing People in The Organization in Digital Age3
Core courses
Complete all 4
- EMH501Sustainable Energy Resources and Management3
- EPP502Operational Management3
- ADC605Accounting for Managers3
- ADC610Corporate Strategy and Policy3
Elective courses
Choose 4 of 8
- EMM501Statistical Quality Control for Managers3
- EPP503Robotics and Smart Factory3
- EPP504Artificial Intelligence and Smart Manufacturing3
- EPP505Additive Manufacturing3
- ADC603Technology and Information Management3
- ADE619Global and Supply Chain Management3
- ADE621Productivity and Quality Management3
- ADE624Logistics and Distribution Management3
Master Project
EPD501 Compulsory for all students
A minimum enrolment of five students is required for any track or course to be offered, subject to coordination between the programme coordinator and students before the start of the semester.
Indicative fee structure
A summary of the basic one-off fees and the credit fee for Malaysian and international students, based on current programme information.
- Registration feeOne-offMYR 330.00
- Personal bondOne-offNil
- Convocation feeOne-offMYR 200.00
- Credit feeMYR 625 × 43 unitsMYR 26,875.00
Total indicative fee
MYR 27,405.00Malaysian students- Registration feeOne-offUSD 225.00
- Personal bondOne-offUSD 1,000.00
- Convocation feeOne-offUSD 50.00
- Credit feeUSD 220 × 43 unitsUSD 9,460.00
Total indicative fee
USD 10,735.00International studentsThe fee information above is provided for general reference. Actual fees are subject to official university approval and revision.
Further information
For all information related to postgraduate studies, please visit the official USM postgraduate portal. Additional programme details are available in the programme brochure.