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In this new millennium,
under the mounting pressure of globalisation and the emphasis on
sustainable development, developed economics are embracing the K-economy.
Knowledge-driven economy thrives on innovativeness both in its modus
operandi and in products development that uses cutting-edge technology.
Such technology for materials science includes new fabrication processes
for water and chip-making, the move from micro- to nano-fabrication and
structuring, and the synthesizing of new non-linear optical (NLO)
materials, new composite materials, new fuel cells and batteries. As
Malaysia has many electronic, chemical and petrochemical industries, there
is much economic benefit to be derived from further modernization of these
industries. Materials Science and Technology is central to such
advancement and development.
With a high concentration
of manufacturing industries in Penang, Kulim and Sungai Petani, AIMST is
strategically well placed to play an important role in nation building.
These industries are technology-intensive and require technically
competent manpower for their sustainability and survival. The launching of
our new degree programme by the Faculty is timely in fulfilling the S&T
human resource training needs of the nation. To help meet the objectives
of this degree programme, AIMST is investing heavily on sophisticated
instrumentation. The equipment purchased, besides meeting undergraduate
teaching service provider to the manufacturing industry.
The Materials Technology
with Management Programme is designed to produce graduates well trained in
the latest technologies adopted by the relevant industries.
In the First Year, the
students will acquire a good foundation in the physical sciences,
including basic chemistry, physics and mathematical techniques and
management courses that are tailored for materials technology
applications.
The Second Year programme
integrates foundation building courses with modern advanced materials such
as fibers, composites, engineering polymers and includes an introduction
to operational management, materials management and principles of finance
courses. Students also have to undergo compulsory industrial training for
three months.
The Third Year courses
expand further into special areas in materials technology and testing,
development of advanced materials, materials safety and the basics of
business management for materials technology enterprises. A research
project is also included. |
