ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION)
Climate and Environmental Sustainability Education through Accredited Academic Programmes
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) offers six (6) dedicated postgraduate programmes across four faculties that teach specifically on climate science and environmental sustainability, reflecting a broad, institution-wide commitment to environmental education. All of these programmes are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), with the details provided below.
Master of Science (Sustainable Infrastructure) programme at UTM, demonstrating advanced education in sustainable infrastructure and capacity-building in sustainability knowledge (https://fai.utm.my/master-of-science-sustainable-infrastructure/)
The Master of Science (Sustainable Infrastructure) from Faculty of Artificial Intelligence (FAI) equips graduates with advanced knowledge in sustainable building technology, water and energy saving, waste management, and sustainable development and environmental engineering, directly responding to climate-related urban challenges such as flooding, river pollution, and energy waste.
Master of Science (Energy Management) programme at UTM, showcasing specialised education in energy sustainability, efficiency, and environmental performance (https://fkt.utm.my/msc-energy-management-2/).
The Master of Science (Energy Management) from the Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering (FKT) addresses climate science through energy transition and decarbonisation, covering renewable energy, energy efficiency, life cycle analysis, and smart hybrid energy generation across industrial, transport, and power generation sectors. The programme is ranked among the Top 18 Master Programmes in Energy and Natural Resources regionally by Eduniversal 2021.
Master of Engineering in Environmental Management (MEAK) programme at UTM, highlighting professional training in environmental sustainability, pollution control, and resource management (https://civil.utm.my/postgraduate/meak/).
The Master of Engineering in Environmental Management form Faculty of Civil Engineering (FKA) is an intensive programme covering water and wastewater treatment, air and noise pollution control, solid waste management, land use management, and environmental sustainability, producing graduates with mastery of advanced environmental management practice.
Master in Sustainable Systems programme at UTM (MJIIT), showcasing interdisciplinary education in sustainability, systems thinking, and environmental solutions (https://mjiit.utm.my/programs/master-of-sustainable-systems/).
The Master in Sustainable Systems (MJIIT) is a multidisciplinary programme covering Applied Sustainable Systems, Life Cycle Assessment, Industrial Ecology and Cleaner Production, Green Economy, Low Carbon Cities, and Renewable Energy, providing students with the tools to address complex sustainability challenges.
Official programme page showcasing UTM’s postgraduate qualification in sustainability and environmental sciences, jointly offered with the University of Tsukuba, highlighting international collaboration and climate-focused academic training (https://mjiit.utm.my/programs/master-of-sustainability-and-environmental-sciences-joint-degree/).
The Master of Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (MJIIT, joint degree with University of Tsukuba, Japan) develops specialists in global environmental issues through a curriculum that includes Environmental Impact Assessment, Sustainability Management and Policy, Tropical Climate and Global Monsoon, and Water Environment, combining the academic strengths of two universities.
Master of Science (Sustainable Urban Design) programme at UTM (MJIIT), emphasising sustainable urban planning, design, and development to support environmentally responsible cities (https://mjiit.utm.my/programs/master-of-science-sustainable-urban-design/).
The Master of Science (Sustainable Urban Design) (MJIIT) is an interdisciplinary programme addressing local and global sustainable issues in the built environment, integrating urban planning, environmental planning, landscape architecture, and environmental engineering, with a compulsory overseas study component exposing students to international sustainable development practice.
Beyond dedicated degree programmes, UTM further embeds climate literacy across its curriculum through more than 20 courses offered at both Bachelor's and Master's levels spanning six faculties. These courses cover a wide range of climate and sustainability topics including climate change, environmental management, water resources, geospatial technology for climate resilience, life cycle assessment, low carbon cities, and sustainable technologies ensuring that sustainability competencies are systematically developed across disciplines and levels of study.
List of academic courses related to sustainability.
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No. |
Course Name |
Level of Programme |
Scope of Course |
Faculty |
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1 |
Sustainability in TVE |
Master |
Sustainability in Technical and Vocational Education |
Faculty of Educational Sciences and Technology |
|
2 |
The Engineer and The World |
Bachelor’s Degree |
Sustainable, Environment and SDG |
Faculty of Electrical Engineering |
|
3 |
Environmental Management |
Bachelor’s Degree |
Environmental Management, Water Quality, EIA, SDG and Sustainability |
Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering |
|
4 |
Integrated Water Resources Management |
Bachelor’s Degree |
Water Resources and Sustainability |
Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering |
|
5 |
Climate Change and Civil Engineering |
Bachelor’s Degree |
Climate Change |
Faculty of Civil Engineering |
|
6 |
Municipal Solid Waste Management |
Bachelor’s Degree |
Environment and Sustainability |
Faculty of Civil Engineering |
|
7 |
Water Quality Management |
Bachelor’s Degree |
Water Quality and Environment |
Faculty of Civil Engineering |
|
8 |
Sustainability & Environmental Management in Construction |
Bachelor’s Degree, Master |
Sustainability, Environment, Planetary Health and SDG |
Faculty of Civil Engineering |
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9 |
Environmental Management and Sustainability |
Bachelor’s Degree, Master |
Environmental Management and Sustainability |
Faculty of Civil Engineering |
|
10 |
Air and Noise Pollution |
Bachelor’s Degree, Master |
Environment and Climate |
Faculty of Civil Engineering |
|
11 |
Geospatial Technology for Climate Change Resilience |
Master |
This course is designed to provide understanding, knowledge, and skills on the application of geospatial technology for climate change resilience. The scope of the course consisting of the following objectives:
|
Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying |
|
12 |
Environmental Geotechnics |
Master |
|
Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying |
|
13 |
Transport and Environmental Planning |
Master |
|
Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying |
|
14 |
Landscape Ecology |
Bachelor’s Degree |
The course provides an understanding of the links or relationships of living organisms with natural resources and forces and how organisms interact with their environment at many levels. In addition, it allows students to understand the influence of man on the earth, which leads to future progress or decline of the natural environment. It differentiates the natural functioning of organisms and how man has dramatically altered the ecosystem. |
Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying |
|
15 |
Sustainable Development for Built Environment & Surveying |
Master |
The aim of the course is to provide the candidates with principles, concepts, applications and tools for analysis and decision making in support of sustainable development and its relation to build environment and surveying. |
Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying |
|
16 |
Sustainable Management and Policy |
Master |
Sustainability, Environmental Science, Policy |
Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology |
|
17 |
Low Carbon Cities |
Master |
Sustainability, Environmental Science, Policy |
Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology |
|
18 |
Life Cycle Assessment |
Master |
Sustainability, Environmental Science, Policy |
Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology |
|
19 |
Environmental Impact Assessment |
Master |
Sustainability, Environmental Science, Policy |
Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology |
|
20 |
Environmental Management and Sustainability |
Master |
This course introduces principles, frameworks, and engineering approaches for environmental management and sustainability. It examines global sustainability challenges, environmental governance, resource efficiency, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development strategies. emphasis is placed on integrating environmental management tools, engineering solutions, and policy frameworks to achieve sustainable outcomes in infrastructure, industry, and urban development. |
Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology |
|
21 |
Environmental Science and Sustainability |
Bachelor’s Degree |
Environmental Knowledge of Climate and Weather in the Built Environment, Environmental Design Principles & Integrated Building Design Strategies |
Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying |
|
22 |
Building Integration & Performance |
Bachelor’s Degree |
Environmental Knowledge of Climate and Weather in the Built Environment, Environmental Design Principles & Integrated Building Design Strategies |
Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying |
|
23 |
Sustainable Technologies |
Master |
Climate Science, Sustainability, Climate Change and Architecture, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Adaptation and Mitigation, Climate Resilience and Architecture |
Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying |
|
24 |
Advance Architectural Technology & Construction |
Master |
Climate Science, Sustainability, Climate Change and Architecture, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Adaptation and Mitigation, Climate Resilience and Architecture |
Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying |
