1 Industrial based PhD - UTM Experience School of Graduate Studies, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Assoc. Prof. Dr. C. Shreeshivadasan Academic Manager (Corporate Relations), UTM Kuala Lumpur

INTRODUCTION Philosophy of Industrial based PhD Industrial based PhD Features in UTM Role of University and Industry Duration of Programme Supervision Admission Requirement Financial Assistance Process Work Flow 2

3 Innovation-Led Economy and enterprise development through Human Capital Development Value of Doctoral level research in the industry Doctoral graduates career beyond academia Doctoral-level executives and professionals in industry Gov-University-Industry Partnership for Knowledge Creation and Dissemination MyBrain 15 INDUSTRIAL based PhD PSPTN: STRATEGY FOR BUILDING MALAYSIA’S HUMAN CAPITAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Knowledge Process Today New knowledge converted into new teachings, new talent Continuously educated employees using latest knowledge for effective execution of technical & management processes New technical & behavioral discoveries - new technologies, new principles Leading-edge products & process -satisfy customer needs Knowledge TransferKnowledge Generation ACADEMIA INDUSTRY

Industrial based PhD 5  Industry based PhD Programme or Industrial PhD is an alternative to the conventional PhD.  To promote knowledge sharing between industry players and academicians in producing highly knowledgeable and competent professionals.  Suited to the needs of the industry and providing a more practical oriented doctorate.  Highly flexible and able to accommodate candidates from all levels of management.  Candidates have the opportunity to spend most of their time doing research at their own organizations.

INDUSTRIAL based PhD in UTM Research at student workplace. The topic and scope based on real problems at student workplace, problems related to their jobs and in their respective field of specialization. Research projects which have the potential in improving the operations, services and management of the company. Conferment of the PhD is subject to fulfilment of the existing UTM rules and regulations related to postgraduate studies.

(Continued) Joint supervision by experts from the University and Industry Industrial based PhD distinct from the conventional PhD in terms of mode of research but maintains original or innovative research and scholarship expected of a doctoral study PhD student employed by a private company during entire research work but registered as a PhD candidate at UTM Organisation or company benefits from new and valuable knowledge acquired by student during his/her doctoral research The University gains new knowledge and innovation provided by the respective organizations/companies

Industrial PhD mode is applicable to UTM PhD programme Engineering - Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Manufacturing Information Technology Biotechnology Renewable Energy Green Technology Environmental Engineering Policy studies (Energy)

9 UTM Remains Strong in Industrial based PhD 75 professionals from 33 companies enrolled in UTM Industrial PhD -

Role of University and Industry ROLE OF UNIVERSITY Identify Academic Supervisor Provide accredited quality academic program Provide necessary training i.e. coursework, research skills training and supervision while the project is conducted in the industry. ROLE OF INDUSTRY Identify projects in the industry. Ensuring continuous commitment of the industry and the candidate for the project sustainability. Provide resources for the Research, and Provide an Industry Supervisor for the student.

DURATION OF PROGRAMME 11  Full-time Programme - working in their respective organizations while pursuing their PhD degree.  Students are given a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years to complete the Industrial PhD Programme.  Early completion can be considered with some impact factor publications.

SUPERVISION Each student will be assigned to a minimum of two supervisors; One from university. One from the organization/industry who has substantial experience or expertise in the relevant areas of the research topic. Supervision and monitoring processes are the responsibility of the supervisors. Supervision and thesis evaluation practices are similar to those designed for the conventional PhD program.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT To be eligible for admission by the University (UTM), an applicant must hold: Master degree from UTM or other higher learning institution recognized by the Senate Candidates must be currently an employee in a private company in Malaysia Working experience in the related field of more than 3 years Candidates must be a Malaysian citizen No age limit 13

14 MyBrain 15 (My PhD Industry) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE  The Ministry of Education financial assistance under MyBRAIN 15.  For more information, kindly visit website at  For MyBrain 15 applications the company must have MOU with UTM before proceed.

SENARAI BADAN BERKANUN ( statutory corporation) YANG DIASINGKAN SARAAN (MyBrain15) Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (KWAP) Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (PERKESO) Lembaga Tabung Haji (LTH) Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT) Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) Security Commision Malaysia (SC) Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDNM) Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (SKMM) Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN) SME Corp. Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat (SPAD) Lembaga Pembangunan Pelaburan Malaysia (MIDA)

JENIS-JENIS YURAN YANG DIBIAYAI (MyBrain 15) YURAN PENGAJIAN TIDAK MELEBIHI RM50,000 ELAUN BANTUAN TESIS- TIDAK MELEBIHI RM3,000 ELAUN BANTUAN JURNAL – TIDAK MELEBIHI RM2,000 KOS PENYELIAAN KOS PENGAJIAN KOS LATIHAN PENYELIAAN KOS PEMERIKSAAN PANEL PENGANUGERAHAN IJAZAH Kos penyelidikan projek tidak termasuk dalam pembiayaan

Carta alir proses permohonan MyPhD Industri (MyBrain 15)

Frequently asked questions ITEMQUESTIONSPHD (EXISTING / CONVENTIONAL)INDUSTRIAL MODE PHD 1.AWARDPhD 2.DURATION OF STUDYFull Time / Part-TimeFULL TIME ONLY (3 – 6 YEARS) 3.PLACE OF STUDYUTM / IndustryINDUSTRY IN MALAYSIA ONLY 4.STUDENT/CANDIDATEMalaysian / Foreign CountryMALAYSIAN ONLY 5.FEES According To Existing UTM SPS (e.g. around RM16,000 for Malaysian Students) RM45,000 6.TYPE OF STUDY Full Research / Research & Thought Course (e.g. Engineering Doctorate) FULL RESEARCH ONLY 7.SUPERVISORUTM (in General)UTM & INDUSTRY 8. ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION According to Existing Rules and Regulations UTM SPS (Progress Report, Viva, etc) ACCORDING TO EXISTING RULES AND REGULATIONS UTM SPS (PROGRESS REPORT, VIVA, ETC) 9.ENTRY REQUIREMENTMasters Degree MASTERS DEGREE + MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS WORKING EXPERIENCE 10.SCHOLARSHIP UTM, MYBRAIN 15 (My PhD), Self Sponsored etc MYBRAIN 15 (PhD Industry), SELF SPONSORED 11.MOU-YES 18

KURSUS LATIHAN PENYELIA PhD INDUSTRI TARIKH: 15 – 16 OKTOBER 2014 MASA: 8.00AM – 5.00PM TEMPAT: UTM KUALA LUMPUR