Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronic Engineering with Honours
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 30,230 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* total for Malaysian students: RM 102,000 | total for international students: RM 117,900/USD 30,230
Key Summary
APU-DMU dual degree program
Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Program will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia, and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.
DMU Degree Certificate will be an MEng Award for Engineering Programs.
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 that are signatories of the Washington Accord:
- Opportunities to register as a Graduate Engineer with the 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.
Program outline
This program is specifically designed to provide students with:
- High-quality undergraduate engineering education by providing students with a curriculum that is firmly grounded in electrical & electronic engineering fundamentals.
- A study in both the areas of electronics fundamentals as well as electrical power systems including the areas of generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical energy.
Degree year 1
Students will understand the basic principles of engineering in the areas of Circuit Analysis, Engineering Materials, and Engineering Design. Other modules aim to provide the basic academic skills required to meet the demands of employers, as well as a thorough grounding in the principles of IT and entrepreneurship. Important and relevant skills for managing activities and for their own independent learning are also introduced.
Common modules
- Analysis of Circuits
- Instrumentation & Measurement
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Introduction to C Programming
- Programming with Python
- Engineering Materials
- Engineering Design
Degree year 2
Here, students start specializing in modules that develop the necessary underlying knowledge and skills in Electrical & Electronic Engineering with modules such as Analogue Electronics, Digital Electronics, Electromagnetic Field Theory, Engineering Software & Applications and Signals, and Linear Systems. Engineering Mathematics is provided for a better understanding of the engineering modules.
Common modules
- Analogue Electronics
- Digital Electronics
- Engineering Mathematics 3
- Electromagnetic Field Theory
- Engineering Software & Applications
- Signals and Linear Systems
Specialized modules
- Electrical Machines 1
- Electrical Machines 2
- Electrical Power Utilization
- Sensors & Actuators
Degree year 3
Specialized knowledge and skills in the areas of Control Engineering, Machine Vision & Intelligence, Communication Engineering Principles, Numerical Methods and Statistics, Microprocessor Systems & Embedded Software, Digital Signal Processing, Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Power, Industrial Automation and Power Electronics & Drives are the critical focus of this level. There is a further development of the ability to apply relevant engineering skills with strong critical thinking and analysis. Independent learning continues in all modules.
Common modules
- Control Engineering
- Machine Vision & Intelligence
- Communication Engineering Principles
- Numerical Methods & Statistics
- Microprocessor Systems & Embedded Software
- Digital Signal Processing
- Engineering Project Management
Specialized modules
- Generation, Transmission & Distribution of Electrical Power
- Industrial Automation
- Power Electronics & Drives
Internship (16 weeks)
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.
Degree year 4
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.
Common modules
- Project Phase 1 (Investigation)
- Project Phase 2 (Implementation)
- Group Design Project
- Engineer in Society
Specialized modules
- Analogue Integrated Circuits and Systems
- Power System Analysis
- High Voltage Engineering
Elective modules (choose 2)
- Switchgears & Protection
- Renewable Energy
- Optical Communication & Network
- Product Creation Technology
MQA compulsory subjects*
- Ethnic Relations (M’sian Students)
- Islamic & Asian Civilisation (M’sian Students)
- Malaysian Studies (Int’l Students)
- Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
- Workplace Professional Communication Skills
- Employee & Employment Trends
- Co-Curriculum
(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.)
Program educational objectives
Graduates of APU Bachelor of Engineering in their respective programs are expected within five years of graduation to attain the following program educational objectives:
- Be a practicing engineer contributing to the development of Electrical or Electronic Engineering while demonstrating professionalism.
- Pursue engineering innovation via career advancement opportunities and/or advanced studies in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
An Electrical or Electronic Engineer is responsible for research, design, development, manufacturing, and management of complex hardware and software systems and reliable, cost-effective devices, many involving the use of new information and computer-intensive technologies. These include:
- Integrated electronic systems
- Renewable energy systems
- Generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power
- Instrumentation in electrical and electronic systems
- Manufacturing
- Microelectronics
- Photo electronics
Program learning outcomes
The students, upon completion of their study, should attain the following outcomes:
| PLO1 | Ability to gain and apply principles of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering to the solutions of complex engineering problems. |
| PLO2 | Ability to undertake complex engineering problem analysis and apply engineering principles to solve them. |
| PLO3 | Ability to design innovative solutions for complex engineering problems. |
| PLO4 | Ability to investigate complex engineering problems using research techniques. |
| PLO5 | Ability to select and use suitable tools and techniques for complex engineering problems. |
| PLO6 | Ability to engage in professional engineering practice for safety, health, social, cultural, and legal responsibilities in developing solutions for complex engineering problems. |
| PLO7 | Ability to comprehend and demonstrate good practices of engineering in sustainable development and environmental considerations for the solutions of complex engineering problems. |
| PLO8 | Ability to execute the responsibilities of an Engineer professionally and ethically. |
| PLO9 | Ability to function effectively as a team leader or a member of a team within multi-disciplinary settings. |
| PLO10 | Ability to communicate effectively and professionally on complex engineering activities. |
| PLO11 | Ability to demonstrate entrepreneurship skills, engineering project management, and economic decision-making in multidisciplinary environments. |
| PLO12 | Ability to recognize the need for, and be able to engage in independent and life-long learning towards continuous professional development. |
Career options
From geographical information systems that can continuously provide the location of a vehicle to giant electric power generators, electrical and electronics engineers are responsible for a wide range of technologies. A degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering offers challenging opportunities over a wide range of activities from research and design to operations, management, and planning. Career choices are in diverse areas such as Power Systems, Electrical equipment manufacturing, and testing, Biomedical Engineering and Computer Systems Engineering, and also as technical experts on engineering projects in the Banking and Finance Industry.
- Electrical Engineer
- Power Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Product Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- QA/QC Engineer
- Sales Engineer
- Support Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Power Plant Engineer
- Optical Engineer
- Transmission Engineer