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School of Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering with Management

The School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia offers this coursework-based postgraduate programme to provide candidates with comprehensive exposure to advanced manufacturing systems, industrial automation, and management strategies. The programme is designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and practical capabilities needed to address real-world industrial challenges and to support innovation in manufacturing and operations management.

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

Advanced manufacturing, automation, smart systems, and management

Official Information

Further postgraduate information is available via Postgraduate@USM

Programme Structure

This 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. 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 prior to the start of the semester.

CategoryCourse CodeCreditCourse Title
University Courses
University Course EKC500 3 units Science and Engineering Research Methodology
University Course EPP501 3 units Lean Six Sigma
University Course ADC601 3 units Managing People in The Organization in Digital Age
Core Courses
Core Course EMH501 3 units Sustainable Energy Resources and Management
Core Course EPP502 3 units Operational Management
Core Course ADC605 3 units Accounting for Managers
Core Course ADC610 3 units Corporate Strategy and Policy
Elective Courses
Elective Course EMM501 3 units Statistical Quality Control for Managers
Elective Course EPP503 3 units Robotics and Smart Factory
Elective Course EPP504 3 units Artificial Intelligence and Smart Manufacturing
Elective Course EPP505 3 units Additive Manufacturing
Elective Course ADC603 3 units Technology and Information Management
Elective Course ADE619 3 units Global and Supply Chain Management
Elective Course ADE621 3 units Productivity and Quality Management
Elective Course ADE624 3 units Logistics and Distribution Management
Master Project
Master Project EPD501 10 units Master Project

Indicative Fee Structure

The following fee summary presents the basic one-off fees and credit fee for Malaysian and international students based on the current programme information.

Malaysian (MYR)International (USD)
Registration Fee (one-off)
330.00 225.00
Personal Bond (one-off)
NIL 1000.00
Convocation Fee (one-off)
200.00 50.00
Credit Fee
625 × 43 units = 26,875.00 220 × 43 units = 9,460.00
Total
MYR 27,405.00 USD 10,735.00
Note: The 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 may also be downloaded from the programme brochure.

Postgraduate@USM Download Programme Brochure