Postgraduate Certificate of Applied Engineering
KPT/JPT (N/0710/7/0030) 04/31 - MQA/PSA 19259
Advance your engineering expertise.
Whether you’re a working professional looking for a competitive edge or a recent graduate, you’ll greatly benefit from this course. This course offers advanced knowledge and practical skills in areas of demand and high growth.
You will learn how to design, implement and improve engineering systems across diverse sectors, preparing you to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation in the workplace.
The certificate can be a pathway to the Master of Applied Engineering, with eligible graduates receiving credit towards the degree.
Duration
6 months (full-time) or 1 year (part-time)
Type
Coursework
Intake
July
Fees
In 2026, the tuition fees for the full course are:
- RM28,560 for Malaysian students
- RM32,640 for international students.
General fees:
- Application (once only) - RM100
- Registration (once only) - RM200
- General amenities (per semester) - RM100
- International student pass application - Click here.
The course comprises 24 credit points. Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.
Part A. Core study (6 credit points)
You must complete Neural networks and deep learning.
Part B. Elective study (18 credit points)
You can choose any three units from six emerging themes to prepare for the technologies shaping the future of industry and society:
Decarbonisation and net zero
- Waste management and biomass transformation
- Low carbon technology
- Carbon footprint and energy management
- Carbon capture, storage and utilisation.
Industrial AI and robotics engineering
- Advanced robotics in manufacturing
- Design for additive manufacturing
- Lean manufacturing
- Data driven supply chain optimisation and AI applications.
IoT systems and technologies
- Engineering IoT network systems
- Machine-to-machine storage and communication
- Communication network protocols for industrial IoT
- Smart sensors and embedded systems.
Semiconductor and microsystems engineering
- Integrated circuit design
- Advanced semiconductor devices
- Microsystem packaging, assembly and testing
- Microsystems and semiconductor fabrication.
Smart and sustainable mobility
- Autonomous vehicle systems
- Planning urban mobility futures
- Smart urban mobility and digital twins
- Electric mobility.
Sustainable energy engineering
- Industrial ecology
- Energy management and audit
- Energy efficiency and sustainability
- Sustainable energy technologies.
Quality education
Your degree will be recognised wherever you want to work or study in the world. Our School of Engineering is rated Tier 5 (Excellent) in D-Setara Engineering by the Ministry of Education Malaysia, and Monash University is ranked #78 in the world for engineering and technology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
In-demand engineering expertise
Develop specialised knowledge in applied engineering through a focused postgraduate program, designed to help you upskill and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
Study that fits your career
Evening classes allow you to pursue postgraduate study while continuing to work, making it easier to balance career and academic commitments.
Flexible study options
Study at a pace that suits your schedule, with the option to take one or two units per semester and up to three years to complete the course.
Fast-track your postgraduate qualification
Complete just four units to earn a Monash University award, and potentially receive up to four units of credit towards the Master of Applied Engineering if you choose to continue your studies.
This course prepares you for careers in rapidly evolving engineering fields, opening pathways to roles such as:
- renewable energy engineer
- industrial automation engineer
- Internet of Things (IoT) solution architect
- integrated circuit (IC) design engineer
- smart mobility planner
- carbon analyst.
To enter Monash University, you must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.
To apply for the Postgraduate Certificate of Applied Engineering, you must have completed an Australian 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in engineering, in a discipline related to the chosen specialisation within the Master's course, as approved by the Faculty, with at least a credit (60%) average.
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Get in touch
For more information about this degree, including how to apply, contact us.
Alternatively, please contact Associate Professor Arshad Salema (Course Director) at arshad.salema@monash.edu or +603 5514 6271 (Direct Line).