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School of Aerospace Engineering

System and Design

Curriculum & Degree Requirements

The complete guide for the undergraduate curriculum at SAE can be referred to in this Academic Programme Guide Book . In essence, our curriculum consist of the following primary groups of courses:
• Core Courses: these are compulsory courses that cover the fundamental and advanced elements of aerospace engineering. These group of courses include laboratory courses, Industrial Training (internships at relevant industries in Malaysia or abroad), and Final Year Projects (supervised research projects).
• Elective Courses: advanced courses in the 3rd and 4th years of study that students can select from to offer in-depth knowledge and skills in selected areas of specialization. 
• University Requirements: these are compulsory non-engineering courses aimed towards developing students with important skills, understanding, and appreciation in areas such as communication, social sciences, and entrepreneurship.
• Co-curricular Courses: students have to complete a small number of credits in these type of courses, offered to offer broad educational experience beyond the normal academic scopes.

Please note that the medium of instruction for all science and engineering courses at USM is English. Exceptions to this policy are for non-English language courses and some university courses. For these university courses, the medium of instruction is in Bahasa Malaysia. Nonetheless, sessions taught in English are offered specifically for international students.

Objectives, Outcomes & OBE

  • Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
    At SAE, the educational objectives of our Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering degree programme are aligned with the missions and visions of USM and SAE, and with the needs and aspirations of our stakeholders. Within a few years of graduation from our undergraduate program, the majority of our graduates are expected to excel in engineering practices in aerospace (and other) engineering industries, establish themselves as leaders in their professional careers, or earn advanced degrees or professional certifications
  • Program Outcomes (POs)
    To achieve the PEOs outlined above, our students are trained to attain the following Program Outcomes:

 PO

 Category

 Description

 PO1

Engineering knowledge

Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering fundamentals to solve complex engineering problems particularly in aerospace engineering.

 PO2

Problem Analysis

Identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems to the extent of obtaining meaningful conclusions using principles of mathematics, science and engineering.

 PO3

Designing Solutions

Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to within the prescribed specifications relevant to aerospace engineering with appropriate considerations for public health and safety, society and environmental impact.

 PO4

Investigation

Investigate complex aerospace engineering problems using research-based knowledge and research methods to provide justified conclusions.

 PO5

Modern Tool Usage

Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computational tools to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.

 PO6

The Engineer and Society

Apply appropriate reasoning to assess contemporary societal, health, safety and legal issues to establish responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.

 PO7

Environment and Sustainability

Demonstrate the knowledge of and need for sustainable development in providing professional engineering solutions.

 PO8

Ethics

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.

 PO9

Communication

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and society.

 PO10

Individual and Team Work

Function successfully and efficiently as an individual, and as a member or leader in multi-disciplinary teams.

 PO11

Lifelong Learning

Recognize the need for, and is capable to undertake life-long learning in the broadest context of knowledge and technological change.

 PO12

Project Management and Finance

Apply knowledge and understanding of project management and finance to engineering projects.
  • Outcome-Based Education
    Our programme and its curriculum has been developed in accordance with the principles of Outcome-Based Education (OBE), and accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) of Malaysia. Malaysia is one of the signatory members of the Washington Accord , an international agreement that recognizes engineering degrees from other member countries that are signatories to the Accord.

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