Monday, October 12, 2015

High Job Demand for Engineers in Malaysia so Choose Universities Accredited by Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) to Study

High Job Demand for Qualified Top Engineers in Malaysia

Demand for qualified engineers in Malaysia is increasing. In order to succeed in the engineering field, students must choose a
Curtin University Sarawak is equipped with cutting edge engineering and science labs
Curtin University Sarawak is equipped with cutting edge engineering and science labs
university that has the experience and facilities to equip them.
In addition, soft skills such as an English speaking environment, leadership skills, communication skills and internship programs will help the graduate stand out and be very successful.
Research has shown that graduates with a good command of English has a 25% higher salary than those who don't. In addition, choose universities where the engineering degrees are accredited by MQA and the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
One of the top engineering nations is the world, Germany has an estimated 1 million engineers for a population of 82 million (engineer:population ratio of 1:82).
France has an estimated 800,000 for a population of 60 million (engineer:population ratio of 1:75). At present, the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) has a total register of 52,000 graduate and professional engineers.
Considering that a large number of engineers in Malaysia are not registered with BEM (around 50%), it is estimated that there are around 80,000 engineers currently in employment, i.e. still registering a very poor engineer:population ratio of 1:312 (assuming a current national population of 25 million).

Table shows engineer-population ratios for Malaysia and several advanced countries.

CountryPopulationEstimated number of EngineersEngineer to Population ratio
Malaysia 25 million80,000 1:312
France 60 million800,000 1:75
Germany 82 million1,000,000 1:82
Canada30 million250,000 1:120
United Kingdom 60 million425,000 1:141
Therefore it is important for Malaysia to increase her production of engineers at a very significant rate in order to achieve a comparable index with the developed nations. If we were to use the “advanced nation benchmark” the engineer:population ratio of 1:100 would mean that Malaysia would need around 275,000 and 300,000 engineers in 5 and 10 years respectively (assuming population growth at 2% per year).
It is noted that in the Ninth Malaysia Plan presented by the Prime Minister of Malaysia in March 2006, the government plans to increase engineering student enrolment for public and private universities with the target annual growth rate of 12.2% and 20.8% respectively (Malaysia 2006a). In 2006, an estimated 10,571
The engineering programmes at APU are accredited by BEM and MQA
The engineering programmes at APU are accredited by BEM and MQA
students entered first year engineering studies in public and private universities.
Therefore with the expected growth, the government is projecting that more than 77,000 and 222,000 engineering graduates will be produced altogether from all the Malaysian universities in the next 5 and 10 years respectively.
If this projection is met, even after accounting for retirements, Malaysia will be able to match engineer:population ratios with those of advanced nations within 10 years



Engineering Fields that are high in demand in Malaysia

In a 2006 Report by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education, Mechanical engineering is viewed as the field of engineering
Thermo Fluid Lab for engineering students at UCSI University
Thermo Fluid Lab for engineering students at UCSI University
most highly demanded in the future with a projected increase of 24% from 5 to 10 years (from an estimated number of engineers of 58000 to 72000).
About 8% of the respondents indicated a demand for other engineering fields, such as biomedical, computer engineering,
instrumentation and technology, marine technology, mechatronic, software engineering and process engineering.
According to the report, the demand is highest for: Mechanical Engineers, next is Electrical, Civil, Electronic and finally Chemical.
Salary for engineers in Malaysia
The average annual salary for an engineer in 2009 is RM90,744.

Study at the Best Universities in Malaysia for Engineering

Choose a university where the engineering courses are accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) as well as MQA.
Mechanical Engineering lab at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
Mechanical Engineering lab at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
Facilities are important as well. In addition, the number of years where the course has been offered at the university is an evidence of its experience.
Engineers will be in demand in Malaysia and there will be jobs in the various types of engineering.
Choosing to study engineering is good and students need to be good in the sciences especially Maths and Physics.
Whether studying engineering in Malaysia or the UK, choose a university that is recognised with the necessary years of experience in running the engineering program.
If you choose a university that is cheap without providing you the facilities, good lecturers and English speaking environment, it will be difficult for you to find a job.

The Best Engineering Degree Programmes at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Heriot-Watt University consistently achieves high ranking across a number of key university league tables:
  • Guardian University Guide 2015 - 13th place overall
  • National Student Survey 2013 - 11th in the UK and second in Scotland
  • Times Higher Education World University Ranking - 22nd in the world for 'International outlook'
  • Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide - 38th in the UK and sixth in Scotland

Heriot-Watt University's Ranking in the Guardian University Guide 2015

  • Heriot-Watt University Malaysia provides an excellent learning environment
    Heriot-Watt University Malaysia provides an excellent learning environment
    Ranked 13th in the UK and 2nd in Scotland
  • Top in the UK for Chemistry and Civil Engineering
  • Top ten in the UK for: Accounting & Finance, Building and Town & Country Planning, Business, Management & Marketing, Physics, Chemical Engineering and Mathematics
  • Heriot-Watt University is ranked 8th by the Guardian's University guide 2015: league table for Chemical Engineering
  • Heriot-Watt University is ranked 18th by the Guardian's University guide 2015: league table for Mechanical Engineering
  • Heriot-Watt University is ranked 4th by the Guardian's University guide 2015: league table for business, management and marketing
  • Heriot-Watt University is ranked 2nd by the Guardian's University guide 2015: league table for accounting & finance

Top Engineering Degree Programmes at Curtin University Sarawak

Curtin University Sarawak engineering
Curtin University Sarawak engineering
Bachelor of Science
 

Curtin University Sarawak Rankings & Reputation

  • 2014 - Curtin University Sarawak is rated Tie5 or Excellent in the SETARA 2013 ranking of universities in Malaysia by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
  • 2013 - Curtin Sarawak achieves ISO 9001: 2008 certification, delivered by certifying agency SIRIM QAS Sdn. Bhd. It
    Curtin University Sarawak is a top ranking university in Malaysia with a 300-acre campus
    Curtin University Sarawak is a top ranking university in Malaysia with a 300-acre campus
    brings Curtin Sarawak in line with Curtin University’s campuses in Perth and Singapore, which have also achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification.
  • 2013 - Higher degree by research (HDR) student Lue Ik Hong becomes Curtin Sarawak’s second recipient of MyBrain15 scholarship for postgraduate study.
  • 2013 - Curtin Sarawak achieves a Tier 5 or “Excellent” rating for Engineering in the new Discipline-Based Rating System (D-Setara) introduced by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) to rate the quality of teaching and learning of undergraduates in Malaysian higher learning institutions.
  • 2013 - Dr. Ujjal Kumar Ghosh, senior lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering, is honoured with a Chemcon Distinguished Speaker (CDS) Award by the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE). The CDS Award is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of chemical engineering either in academia or in industry.

ENGINEERING COURSES AT UCSI UNIVERSITY

UCSI University has been offering engineering programs since 1986 with a strong commitment to quality and affordability. The engineering courses at UCSI are accredited by both BEM and MQA.
Petroleum Engineering Lab at UCSI University
Petroleum Engineering Lab at UCSI University
Established in 1986, UCSI University is strategically located on a 19-acre piece of land, the Campus is located in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur with convenient access to numerous facilities including banks, restaurants, transportation services, entertainment, and accommodation. Fully wireless, it is equipped with the latest cutting-edge technology to access the world of e-learning and e-resources

ENGINEERING PROGRAMS AT ASIA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY

Another university that is an excellent choice for engineering is Asia Pacific University. APU is ranked Tier 5 or Excellent by
Asia Pacific University's new ultra-modern campus strategically located in Bukit Jalil is set to be ready end 2015
Asia Pacific University's new ultra-modern campus strategically located in Bukit Jalil is set to be ready end 2015
SETARA 2013 which indicates their quality and high standards. APU graduates are highly employable where 95% find jobs before graduation.
The engineering degree programmes at APU are also accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia.

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