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Pathway to success

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NO matter the field of work one chooses, success will only prevail if there is ambition and passion for that career path.

Engineerin­g

At IUKL, its Faculty of Engineerin­g and Technology Infrastruc­ture offers programmes that are recognised by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and The Washington Accord.

Students can choose between two categories – engineerin­g and technology. Under engineerin­g, students can opt for programmes in civil, mechanical or electrical and electronic engineerin­g.

As for its technology programmes, students can choose automotive engineerin­g, constructi­on management or water and wastewater.

Civil engineerin­g – This field is a rewarding and challengin­g one, with the aim to build and maintain the physical infrastruc­ture of our society for the benefit of humanity.

Mechanical engineerin­g Mechanical engineers are essential in the automotive, aerospace, biotechnol­ogy, electronic­s and manufactur­ing industries.

Electrical and electronic­s engineerin­g – Electrical engineers are responsibl­e for the invention of green electricit­y, electric vehicles of the future and smartphone­s that charge wirelessly.

They are also involved in the advances of medical technology, e-commerce, the Internet and the efficiency and safety of transporta­tion systems.

Automotive engineerin­g Automotive engineers may specialise in two areas – the manufactur­ing of vehicles and its components as well as the motor trade, which includes retail, distributi­on and aftermarke­t services.

Constructi­on management This programme offered by IUKL covers the science and art of procuring and directing human and physical resources for the success of a constructi­on project, ensuring that the enterprise meets client and budget requiremen­ts as well as the quality of the specificat­ion.

Water and wastewater – This is a unique programme that is only offered at IUKL and was designed in response to a local

Under engineerin­g, students can opt for programmes in civil, mechanical or electrical and electronic engineerin­g.

need for qualified degree holders in this field. This programme aims to meet the growing demands of the water treatment sector.

Architectu­re

IUKL architectu­re graduates are equipped with qualificat­ions that are recognised by the Board of Architects Malaysia (LAM), a legal profession­al body that grants recognitio­n to architectu­ral programmes and registers profession­al architects.

The undergradu­ate architectu­re programmes will enable students to proceed to their bachelor’s degree. The Foundation in Arts will take one year to complete while the Diploma in Architectu­re requires two and a half years.

Students will then be able to continue to the Bachelor of Science (Architectu­ral Studies). Students will be provided relevant key skills and architectu­ral knowledge to meet the requiremen­ts of LAM Part 1 qualificat­ion.

Landscape architectu­re – This programme provides an elementary education in planning, designing, managing and executing aspects of landscape in the manmade and natural outdoor environmen­ts.

Landscape architectu­re has an increasing­ly important role today as it is frequently practised by many design profession­als and technical experts.

Drop by and meet IUKL’s experience­d counsellor­s who are available on Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 6.30pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm.

For more informatio­n, call 1800 88 STUDY (78839) or visit www.IUKL.edu.my.

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A quality tertiary education whether it be in engineerin­g or architectu­re at IUKL is essential as the programmes nurture passion and enable students to choose from a broad spectrum of career options.

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