Admissions Open • Year 2026/2027
MBA in Asset Management & Maintenance
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Level | Postgraduate (programmework) |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering |
| Duration | 1–3 years full-time |
| Intakes | January, May & September |
| Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref) | MQA: A7736 |
| Tuition (Total, Malaysian) | RM29,550 for Malaysian students |
Who is this programme for?
Designed for engineers and managers involved in industrial assets, maintenance, reliability, asset integrity and lifecycle management across energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, infrastructure and power sectors
What will I learn, year by year?
Year 1: Study asset and maintenance management, asset lifecycle, operation optimisation, integrity, reliability, risk, data analytics and project management. Complete research methodology and an industrial-based project addressing a real workplace or industrial problem.
Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles (≤60 words)
Graduates may pursue roles such as Asset Management Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Asset Integrity Engineer, Maintenance Manager and Reliability Manager in energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, infrastructure and power industries.
One thing that makes it different at UTP
IAM accreditation: Graduates automatically receive Institute of Asset Management (IAM) certification upon completing the programme, without taking an additional IAM examination.
The Research Behind It: Which area, centre and academics?
Key areas include asset integrity, reliability, maintenance, risk, condition-based monitoring, failure analysis and asset lifecycle optimisation. The programme is supported by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, with expertise in Asset Integrity and Reliability.
Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?
Students may explore applicable external scholarships, sponsorships and education loans. Funding eligibility varies by scheme and should be checked with UTP before application.
Student Life: What should an applicant to this programme know?
Conventional students attend physical classes at UTP. The programme has a strong industrial orientation and includes an Industrial-Based Project
Next Intake + Application Deadline
January 2027 — 21 December 2026 deadline for Malaysian applicants, based on UTP's current postgraduate admissions schedule.
Placement or internship route for this programme
Students complete Industrial-Based Project I & II, designed around an industrial/workplace problem and potentially involving faculty and/or industry supervision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the programme IAM accredited?
Yes, graduates automatically receive IAM certification upon completion.
Can I use a workplace problem for my project?
Yes, the Industrial-Based Project addresses a real industrial problem.
Is ODL available?
Yes, UTP offers a separate ODL version.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Programme Lead
More than 70% of UTP students receive financial sponsorship, study loans, or merit scholarships from PETRONAS, governmental bodies, or corporate partners.
BBM Programme Leader
Ir Dr Mazian Mohammad
Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE
Academic Executive
Ms Farah Abdul Latif
Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE