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Course Overview

Geoinformatics is the art and science of gathering, processing, manipulating, managing, disseminating and applying geospatial data. The B.Sc. (Geoinformatics) programme is intended to produce professionals who are capable of using information technology (IT) to handle geospatial information for the economic, social and physical development of the country. Since its inception, as many as 556 graduates had successfully completed this programme.

1. A relatively new programme that provides opportunities to students to explore a more advanced information technology, i.e. geospatial IT and other related elds
2. UTM is the only higher institution that offers this kind of programme (at undergraduate level) in the Asia Pacific region
3. The lecturer-student ratio of 1:12 guarantees good and effective environment of teaching and learning
4. Handled by lecturers who have been exposed to GIS education and training in foreign universities including Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand
5. Graduates have vast job opportunities as a result of increasing demand for geospatial data handling in many different disciplines.

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia International Degree Programme (UTM-IDP) is a Bachelor Degree Programme offered by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) for Malaysian and international students. The programme provides opportunities for the students to experience a world class teaching and learning environment.

As a leading Entrepreneurial Research University in Engineering, Science and Technology, UTM provides qualified and experienced academic staff and excellent facilities to create a conducive learning environment. The co-curricular activities are designed to develop the student’s generic skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication and professional ethics.

Prospective students can choose the study programmes according to their interests and academic qualifications. Malaysian students can apply directly for this programme without going through UPU.

Why choose UTM-IDP

• Qualified & experienced lecturers
• Direct admission : Without going through UPU application process On-campus Accommodation
• Premier University in Engineering and Technology in Malaysia
• Green Eco-Tourism Campus
• Leading University in Student Employability and Industry engagement
• Accredited by Board of Engineers
• Comprehensive student experience

Achievement

The programme, approved and recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and the Public Services Department (PSD), was rst offered in the academic year of 1993/94. The extract of the letter from the PSD [JPA(L)S.130/2/1 Jld.4(97)] in recognizing the programme is as follows:

“The Permanent Committee of Evaluation and Quali cation Recognition (JTPPK) in its 79th meeting on July 2nd 2002 chaired by The Honorable Education Minister of Malaysia had recognized the degree of Bachelor of Science(Geoinformatics) of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia as equivalent to the Bachelor of Science with Honours from other local Higher Learning Institutions for any appointment to the Public Services, Malaysia”.

Entry Requirements

1. MATRIKULASI / ASASI

SPM Requirements:

• Gred C for Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Melayu (Kertas Julai).
• Gred E for Sejarah (from 2013 onwards).

Matriculation/Foundation Requirements:

• Pass Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi Sains UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM with a minimum of:
  • CGPA 2.00

MUET:

• Minimum BAND 1.0 (Session 1, 2021 onwards) or BAND 1 (before 2020), valid at the application date.

2. STPM

SPM Requirements:

• Gred C for Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Melayu (Kertas Julai).
• Gred E for Sejarah (from 2013 onwards).

STPM Requirements:

• Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of:
  • CGPA 2.00
  • Gred C for Pengajian Am
  • Two (2) Gred C in other subjects.

MUET:

• Minimum BAND 1.0 (Session 1, 2021 onwards) or BAND 1 (before 2020), valid at the application date.

3. STAM

SPM Requirements:

• Gred C for Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Melayu (Kertas Julai).
• Gred E for Sejarah (from 2013 onwards).

STAM Requirements:

• Minimum Pangkat JAYYID in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM).

MUET:

• Minimum BAND 1.0 (Session 1, 2021 onwards) or BAND 1 (before 2020), valid at the application date.

4. DIPLOMA UNIVERSITI AWAM / POLITEKNIK / KOLEJ KOMUNITI

SPM Requirements:

• Gred C for Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Melayu (Kertas Julai).
• Gred E for Sejarah (from 2013 onwards).

Diploma Requirements:

• Hold a Diploma from IPTA / ILKA / IPTS or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government and approved by the University Senate (Specific requirements depend on the programme offered at UA).

MUET:

• Minimum BAND 1.0 (Session 1, 2021 onwards) or BAND 1 (before 2020), valid at the application date.

5. DIPLOMA TVET (DKM/DLKM/DVM)

Diploma Requirements:

• Hold a Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM), Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) or Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM), recognised as equivalent by the Malaysian Government and approved by the University Senate (Specific requirements depend on the programme offered at UA).

MUET:

• Minimum BAND 1.0 (Session 1, 2021 onwards) or BAND 1 (before 2020), valid at the application date.

6. DIPLOMA IPTS / ILKA DAN LAIN-LAIN

SPM Requirements:

• Gred C for Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Melayu (Kertas Julai).
• Gred E for Sejarah (from 2013 onwards).

Diploma Requirements:

• Hold a Diploma from IPTA / ILKA / IPTS or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government and approved by the University Senate (Specific requirements depend on the programme offered at UA).

MUET:

• Minimum BAND 1.0 (Session 1, 2021 onwards) or BAND 1 (before 2020), valid at the application date.

7. KELAYAKAN SETARAF (Equivalent Qualifications)

SPM Requirements:

• Gred C for Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Melayu (Kertas Julai).
• Gred E for Sejarah (from 2013 onwards).

Academic Requirements:

• Matriculation/Foundation:
  • Pass with a minimum CGPA 2.00
• STPM:
  • Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of:
    • CGPA 2.00
    • Gred C for Pengajian Am
    • Two (2) Gred C in other subjects.
• STAM:
  • Minimum Pangkat JAYYID in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM).
• Other Equivalent Qualifications:
  • Graduates from Malaysian Sports School Pre-U, GCE A-Level, International Baccalaureate Diploma, Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT), or other qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government and approved by the University Senate.

MUET:

• Minimum BAND 1.0 (Session 1, 2021 onwards) or BAND 1 (before 2020), valid at the application date.

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Career Prospects

Graduates of the programme may work as GIS professionals at various government and private organizations related to land affairs. Among the posts that can be held are:

• Geoinformation Officer
• GIS/Remote Sensing Manager
• Geospatial Database Administrator
• GIS System Analyst
• GIS Programmer/Application Developer
• GIS/Remote Sensing Project Manager
• GIS/Remote Sensing Project Consultant

Agencies that require the service of these graduates include:

1. Government departments that are directly related to geospatial data management such as Department of Surveying and Mapping Malaysia (JUPEM), Malaysian Centre for Geospatial Data Infrastructure (MaCGDI) and Malaysian Remote Sensing Agency (ARSM)
2. Government departments that use geospatial information in their daily operation such as Forestry Department, Department of Agriculture, Public Works Department, Department of Environment and Department of Town and Regional Planning
3. Organizations that are involved in utility works among which may include the Water Board, Telekom Malaysia(TM), Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), Petrolium Nasional (PETRONAS)
4. Private companies dealing with data acquisition and processing such as land surveying rms, software vendors and digital data providers
5. Local Authorities (City Hall, City Council, Municipal Council and District Council)
6. Other land-related agencies

Among the agencies that have employed the graduates of this programme are Malaysian Centre For Geospatial Data Infrastructure (MaCGDI), Malaysian Remote Sensing Agency (ARSM), National Institute of Land and Survey(INSTUN), Malaysian Institute of Public Works (IKRAM), Putrajaya Corporation, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL),Syarikat Air Johor Holdings (SAJH), Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor (SYABAS), Jabatan Bekalan Air Pahang,Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), Environmental System Research Institute (ESRI South Asia) and Iskandar Region Development Authority (IRDA).

The service of GIS and Remote Sensing professionals is becoming more important as more demands for geospatial data handling are emerging due to the rapid growth of the country’s development. The graduates of this programme can expect a very good future in their career and can always play their role in ful lling such demands.