馬來西亞博特拉大學

Introduction

The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering is a pioneer in agricultural engineering education in Malaysia, offering the Bachelor of Agricultural and Bio system Engineering program (ABE) in 4-year study duration with a total of 128 credits required for graduation. Being in line with the national objective of strengthening the agricultural sector in order to ensure the sustainability of food supply and income generation, the ABE program meets the needs of trained and skilled manpower to solve problems associated with the design of agricultural equipment and off-road vehicles; robots and automation; control systems and agricultural waste treatments; quality and management of surface and groundwater; crop and livestock facilities; and plantation and natural resources management through using information technology.

The program has four options of emphasis i.e. Postharvest and Environment, Soil and Water Resources, Agricultural Informatics and, Mechanisation and Automation. The objectives of this program are; i) to produce engineers that are knowledgeable in the field of agricultural and bio system engineering with appropriate skills and attitude for employment in industries; ii) to produce engineers who are creative and innovative, as well as being concerned and responsible towards the society, cultures and environment; iii) to produce engineers who are capable of solving advanced design and development problems at national and international levels. Students are also exposed to competitions related to agricultural and bio system engineering at national and international level as well as have opportunities to undergo practical training and join student exchange programs abroad.

Career Opportunities

Job opportunities for ABE graduates are wide and diverse, covering aspects of management, consultancy and construction, research and development, monitoring and control, technical services, sales and marketing, production and processing, business and entrepreneurship, as well as education and training. These wide-ranging opportunities are the result of the versatility of the ABE program and this versatility has resulted in the high demand for ABE graduates at all times. The ABE program is recognized by the Public Service Department (JPA), the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and the Malaysian Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC). ABE graduates can also seek employment outside the country since the ABE program is also recognized by the Washington Accord at the international level.