Master of Science (SUSTAINABLE URBAN DESIGN)

SYNOPSIS THE ONLY INNOVATION FOCUSSED MASTERS BY COURSE WORK THAT ADDRESSES CURRENT LOCAL AND GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ISSUES IN THE DESIGN OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT IN MALAYSIA

SYNOPSIS Interdisciplinary program, crossing the field of architecture, environmental planning, landscape architecture and environmental engineering. It provides graduates with the skills of dealing with issues of designing cities that address the sustainable development agenda. The program is targeted for those with architecture, town planning and landscape architecture background. Those from other disciplines will still be considered subject to their work experiences and passing the interview.

MODE AND DURATION Taught Course 3 Semesters Full Time /4-6 Semesters Part Time Total Credits: 45 With 15 Credits Taken Per Semester Conducted using two different time mode depend on the mode preferred by majority of the students. - evening classes ( 3 evening classes per week : 6pm – 11pm) - weekend classes (conducted on Saturday and Sunday) Semester One: 1 Core Course, 1 University Subject, 1 Elective And 1 Studio (Practical Design Project) Semester Two: 1 University Subject, 1 Elective, Masters Project 1 And 1 Studio Semester Three: 1 University Subject, 1 Masters Project And 2 Electives International Collaboration – Short Stint To Do Joint Projects With Other Universities Overseas

Components Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Course Credit Hours Course Credit Hours Course Credit Hours University Core Courses (Select two only) University course3Research Methodology3University course3- Program Core Course Sustainable Urban Landscape Design Studio 5 Urban Dynamics and Regeneration Studio 5 Urban Design Theory and Method 4Masters Project I4 Masters Project II 6 Elective Course (Select four only) Elective 13Elective 23Elective 33 Elective 43 Total Credits = EXAMPLE OF PROGRAM PLANNING FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

Components Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 CourseCredit HoursCourseCredit HoursCourseCredit Hours University Core Course (Select two only) University course3 Program Core Course Sustainable Urban Landscape Design Studio 5 Urban Dynamics and Regeneration Studio 5 Urban Design Theory and Method 4 Elective Courses (select four only) Elective 13Elective 23 Credit Hours Counted Components Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Course Credit Hours Course Credit Hours University Core Course (Select two only) Research Methodology 3University course3 Program Core Course Masters Project I 4 4Masters Project II6 Elective Courses (select four only) Elective 33Elective 43 Total Credits= EXAMPLE OF PROGRAM PLANNING FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS

COLLABORATIVE TRIP 2013 TOKYO, JAPAN Spring Design Workshop, Meiji University – group photo Spring Design Workshop, Meiji University - Final Presentation

BRIEFING BY TOKYO METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT (TMG) With the TMG officials With our interpreter and Visiting Professor, Prof. Kobayashi

ASSIGNMENT CASE STUDIES Roponggi Hill, TokyoOmotesando Hill, Tokyo

PROJECT PRESENTATION TO THE MAYOR OF DBKL The students presenting their project: Urban regeneration of Pekan Sungai Besi, KL The mayor giving a welcoming speech

GUEST LECTURERS Ng Sek San (Landscape Architect) Prof. Mark Mueller (centre) Director, Harvard Graduate School of Design, Harvard University, USA

STUDIO Crit session in the studioProject briefing on the site

VISIT FROM UNIVERSITI DEPONEGORO (UNDIP) SEMARANG, INDONESIA Visit to the StudioGroup photo

Visit from Masters students and lecturers from Department of Urban Planning, Massachusets Institute of Technology, Boston USA as part of MIT- UTM Sustainable Cities Partnership itenary in january 2015

Studio project on Kampung Bharu, Kuala Lumpur Students presenting their urban design proposal to the CEO of Perbadanan Kemajuan Kampung Bharu and his officials together with Ar. Wan Burhananuddin, principal of W&W Architects (November 2014)

The first graduates of MSUD, Convocation May 2014 SUDLiC 2014: An international conference organised as part of the program activities, November 2014

CAREER PROSPECTS Enhance the skills as a Town Planner, Architect and Landscape Architect working in private consulting firms, developers, government departments and local authorities. As design consultant to master plan for housing, township, building complexes projects, building design within urban setting etc. Conduct studies and Townscape Appraisal to determine character and identity of places and identify potential projects in the city. Interpret Planning policies into physical design solution. Formulate Urban Design Guidelines and Design Briefs for important urban sites. Prepare Development Proposal Report (LCP) to describe the urban design implications of proposals.

CONTACT PERSON Dr. Mohammad Hussaini bin Wahab Program Coordinator MSc. In Sustainable Urban Design (MSUD) Panel of Built Environment, Department of Science, Management and Design Tel: /