Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication Engineering with Honours

More than just a telecommunication engineering degree. Apu's bachelor of engineering in telecommunication engineering with honours degree is designed to provide you an edge with the latest technologies that are in line with the industrial revolution 4. 0. 

Apu-dmu dual degree programme

• Students who are under bachelor’s degree programme will have the option to opt-in for the apu-dmu dual degree scheme. Under this scheme, students will receive 2 degree certificates & transcripts upon graduation: 1 from asia pacific university (apu), malaysia and 1 from de montfort university (dmu), UK. 
• This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:
• High-quality undergraduate engineering education that encompasses the fundamentals of the "Future of Telecom (FoT)" and Emerging technologies.
• Future telecommunication platform that will drive the NextGen Mobile communication (5G/6G) networks & technologies, 5G/6G Antenna design, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cloud infrastructure.

The latest technical skills to cover ever demanding expertise in the fields of microwave, satellite, RF and optical communications embedded with the new revenue streams of 5G wireless technologies, AI, interconnected devices and advanced IoT.

Graduates of APU Bachelor of Engineering in their respective programs are expected within five years of graduation to attain the following programme educational objectives:

Be a practicing engineer contributing to the development of Telecommunication or Electronic Engineering while demonstrating professionalism.
Pursue engineering innovation via career advancement opportunities and/or advanced studies in Telecommunication or Electronic Engineering.

Telecommunication Engineers design, develop, test and maintain telecommunication systems to ensure fast and steady transmission and reception of information. Telecommunication engineering will appeal to those who are interested in the following field:

• Satellite and mobile communication
• Signal processing
• Optical fibres and photonics
• Real-time embedded systems
• Data networks, data coding, compression, encryption and transmission
• Microwave & RF Communications

Degree year 1

• Students will understand the basic principles of engineering in the areas of Circuit Analysis, Engineering Materials, Instrumentation & Measurement and Engineering Design. Other modules aim to provide the basic academic skills required to meet the demands of employers, as well as thorough grounding in principles of IT and management. Important and relevant skills for managing activities and for their own independent learning are also introduced.

Common Modules

• Analysis of Circuits
• Instrumentation & Measurement
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
• Engineering Mathematics 1
• Engineering Mathematics 2
• Introduction to C Programming
• Programming with Python
• Engineering Materials
• Engineering Design

Specialised Modules

• Introduction to Networking

Degree year 2

• Here, students start specialising in modules that develop the necessary underlying knowledge and skills in Telecommunication Engineering with modules such as Electromagnetic Field Theory, Engineering Software & Applications, Analogue Electronics, Digital Electronics, Analogue Communication, Digital Communication, Introduction to Electrical Systems, Signals & Linear Systems and more. Engineering Mathematics is provided for the better understanding of the engineering modules.

Common Modules

• Analogue Electronics
• Digital Electronics
• Introduction to Electrical Systems
• Engineering Mathematics 3
• Electromagnetic Field Theory
• Engineering Software & Applications
• Signals and Linear Systems
• Innovation Process

Specialized Modules

• Analogue and Digital Communication
• Network Security
• Fundamentals of Integrated Circuits Design

Degree year 3

• Specialised knowledge and skills in the areas of Control Engineering, Microprocessor Systems & Embedded Software and VLSI Design. Further the futuristic technologies such as 5G/6G Antenna design, Next Generation Networks, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and beyond are encompassed in Antenna & Propagation, Modern Communication System, Machine Vision & Intelligence and Digital Signal Processing. Independent learning continues in all modules.

Common Modules

• Control Engineering
• VLSI Design
• Microprocessor Systems & Embedded Software
• Digital Signal Processing
• Engineering Project Management
• Venture Building
• Engineering Mathematics 4

Specialized Modules

• Antenna & Propagation
• Machine Vision & Intelligence
• Modern Communication System
• Analogue Integrated Systems & Circuits

Internship (16 weeks)

• Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

Degree year 4

• The final year engineering modules provides the necessary industrial applications and emerging technological skills such as 5G/6G Mobile communication, System Security, AI, Internet of Things (IoT), Renewable Energy and Product Creation Technology, which become very useful for employment upon graduation. Students’ personal and professional development, technical capability and understanding of how to innovate, generate and manage the creation of new ideas will be enhanced. Students will deliver several Engineering projects where they will demonstrate higher level critical thinking, analysis and solutions development skills which will enhance their employability.

Common Modules

• Project Phase 1 (Investigation)
• Project Phase 2 (Implementation)
• Group Design Project
• Engineer in Society

Specialized Modules

• Optical Communications & Networks
• Microwave & RF Communication

Elective Modules (Choose 2)

• Cloud Infrastructure & Services
• Internet of Things: Concepts & Applications
• Computer Systems Security
• Satellite & Mobile Communication
• Renewable Energy
• Product Creation Technology

The students, upon completion of their study, should attain the following outcomes:

• PLO1 - Ability to gain and apply principles of Mathematics, Science and Engineering to the solutions of complex engineering problems.
• PLO2 - Ability to undertake complex engineering problem analysis and apply engineering principles to solve them.
• PLO3 - Ability to design innovative solutions for complex engineering problems.
• PLO4 - Ability to investigate complex engineering problems using research techniques.
• PLO5 - Ability to select and use suitable tools and techniques for complex engineering problems.
• PLO6 - Ability to engage in professional engineering practice for safety, health, social, cultural and legal responsibilities in developing solutions for complex engineering problems.
• PLO7 - Ability to comprehend and demonstrate good practices of engineering in sustainable development and environmental considerations for the solutions of complex engineering problems.
• PLO8 - Ability to execute the responsibilities of an Engineer professionally and ethically.
• PLO9 - Ability to function effectively as a team leader or a member in a team within multi-disciplinary settings.
• PLO10 - Ability to communicate effectively and professionally on complex engineering activities.
• PLO11 - Ability to demonstrate entrepreneurship skills, engineering project management and economic decision making in multidisciplinary environments.
• PLO12 - Ability to recognise the need for, and be able to engage in independent and life-long learning towards continuous professional development.

Career Options

• RF Engineer
• Network Engineer
• Test Engineer
• Electronics Engineer
• Sales Engineer
• Product Engineer
• Support Engineer
• R&D Engineer
• Infrastructure / Utility Engineer
• Optical Engineer
• Telecommunication Engineer
• AI Engineer
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Internet of Things (IoT) Engineer
• Future of Telecom (FoT) Engineer
• 5G Network Engineer
• 5G Design Engineer
• NextGen Engineer