Hello Sethala,

It honestly depends on the type of job career you're aiming for and how much you're willing to spend after your bachelor's degree. 

The master degree is more broad compared to a certificate so there might be more job opportunities available for you. A master's degree may hold more significance and weight to your CV when your submit one because certain fields and higher-level positions prefer or require a master's degree.

On the other hand, a certificate is a perfect choice for individuals who want a more focused, more practical, more economical choice compared to a master's degree. The certificate is seen as a viable option for students to come up to speed with their course quicker and become more employable quicker too. 

Engineers prefer the master's degree even though it might be costly as the investment for it will pay off in the future in the field when you rise up in ranks. Starting salaries can double or even triple quickly when you rise up in ranks with a master's degree in hand. 

Do have a look at "Master’s degree or graduate certificate?" for more information

Now, there are various MBAs that you can take after engineering to boost your chances of employment. An engineer powered up with an MBA usually commands an even better pay than any other course. Here are some ideas of MBAs you could take as they are the most popular specializations; 5 Popular MBA Specializations to Pursue after Engineering. 

Universities, where you study, and courses you take do matter as employers tend to check your master's degree rather than your bachelor's degree. So in that case, do choose carefully on where you want to study and the reputation of the university with the course desired as it will determine many future job opportunities. So do a lot of research on the desired universities of your choice and find universities that have good reviews on the course desired. 

I hope you find this helpful and good luck!

Thank you so much, I'm still in need of clarification on what course should i be taking as i do not want my studies (master) to go unnoticed and with no value. In that case, you have said that furthering studies in masters is better than taking up skills certificates for better employment opportunity and salary rise. When comparing MBA with other masters in engineering specifically, which one is better? Also, when master is considered, how to evaluate which course and where to study, do university matter?

Hello Sethala, 

It is recommended that you continue your studies and receive a masters in engineering rather than just completing at a bachelor's degree. There are more job options, higher employment rate and higher salary fees for individuals who have a masters in engineering. So, it will be worth it if you continue your studies to a masters degree or even a PhD in engineering. 

The MBA in engineering is a very beneficial option as it will give you the business management skills. Many engineering companies today require such skills as it allows the employees to lead teams and get projects done on time and within budget. There are various MBAs that you could take; Engineering Managing, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Work Experience, and Engineering Geographical Location.

For more information, do have a look at the links provided below: 

Study Mechanical Engineering in Malaysia

Salary with MBA Degree in Engineering

How Much is the Salary of an Engineer in Malaysia?

6 Reasons You Should Become an Engineer in Malaysia

I hope you find the information and articles provided helpful, and good luck!

Hi Tan Zhi Jiang,

Yes, the institutions listed on the website are all recognised by MQA. To browse our full list of institutions in Malaysia, you can click on the following link: https://afterschool.my/institution

To view institutions offered for specific courses, you may choose the course listed on the following link: https://afterschool.my/course

Hope this helps!

Hi Asitharan,

Robotics is actually a hybrid engineering course that combines mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science. Robotics courses are available in several universities in Malaysia, such as Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak, UniKL, MMU, and others.

It is also suggested that you study one of the core engineering courses that would eventually lead you to choose robotics, such as Mechanical Engineering. You may also pursue Electrical Engineering, which would typically have the option for you to pursue Robotics.

Hope this helps, good luck!

Hi Nik Ahmad Uzair,

Mechanical engineering is a field that combines a number of different subjects such as mathematics, physics and materials science, and it is a field that focuses on manufacturing and maintaining mechanical systems. In most cases, both physics and chemistry are required as it will regularly overlap with the studies in the field of chemical engineering involving the study of the different materials and such.

Hope this helps! Do ask us any further questions if you need more assistance.

Hello,

It is entirely possible to specialize in Mechatronics with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. To become a Mechatronics engineer you would ideally need a degree in Mechatronics. However other degrees such as degrees in electronics, electrical or mechanical engineering also allow for you to specialize in the area.

That being said, your degree in mechanical engineering should make you eligible to pursue a masters in Mechatronics provided you meet the university's entry requirements. See which universities offer the course here.

Hope this helps!

Hello Chin Teik,

Congratualtions on having completed your diploma! As for whether you can shorten your degree time by transferring credits from your diploma, it will have to depend on the particular university's degree module with the module that you have taken with your diploma. You will have to contact the university directly with your transcript so that they can cross reference it with their module in order to determine if your credits are transferable to your degree.

Hope this helps :)