Bachelor of Environmental Management and Sustainability Technology with Honours

Program Learning Outcomes

Overview

Bachelor of Environmental Management and Sustainability Technology (BEMST) offers both TVET courses and business management within one program. Malaysia has made a commitment to transition towards a low-carbon economy and attain carbon neutrality by the year 2050. There is a pressing need to expedite implementation of green initiatives, which will ultimately contribute to the needs of environmental professionals in overseeing and managing operations conducted by both public and private sectors. Bursa Malaysia’s decision to make Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting mandatory for publicly traded companies has increased employers’ interest in recruiting graduates who possess not only technical proficiency but also demonstrate adeptness in efficiently and effectively managing business operations. ESG is one of the courses offered in this program with embedded professional certificate.

BEMST is a collaboration between UniKL Malaysian Institute of Chemical and Bioengineering Technology (MICET) with UniKL Business School (UBIS). BEMST is accredited by Malaysia Board of Technologies (MBOT), allowing our graduates to apply for Professional Technologist designation with the prefix “Ts” in front of their name. The program will run in both UniKL campuses: 2 years in UniKL MICET and another year at UniKL UBIS. Additionally, 30% subjects taught during the 3rd year are eligible for credit transfer to Master of Business Administration (MBA) at UniKL UBIS. This will provide an excellent platform for BEMST graduates to complete their undergraduate and postgraduate degrees within four and half years.

BEMST has been developed through a cross-disciplinary approach drawing on expertise from both campuses and practitioners within business, commerce and industry. Other than ESG, the programme also embedded Professional Certificates Lead Auditor for Integrated Management System ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and Course on Certified Environmental Professional in Scheduled Waste Management-CePSWAM.

http://bemst.micet.unikl.edu.my

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO 1
Competent and forward-thinking in their respective field of study and capable of pursuing business and technopreneur ventures.
PEO 2
Effective leaders who demonstrate professionalism, ethics, social responsibility and a commitment to sustainability, with good teamwork and communication skills.
PEO 3
Committed to lifelong learning, continual improvement and personal growth.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

PLO 1
Apply the knowledge of technology fundamental to broadly defined procedures, processes, systems, and methodologies in environmental management and sustainability technology.
PLO 2
Propose and employ current tools and techniques to resolve broadly defined problems.
PLO 3
Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking abilities to design and provide solutions for broadly defined problems.
PLO 4
Communicate effectively and flexibly in oral and written language for social, academic, and professional purposes.
PLO 5
Illustrate the understanding of issues related to society and the subsequent responsibilities to the broadly defined technology practices.
PLO 6
Acknowledge the requirement of professional establishment and employ independent continuing learning in environment management and sustainability technology.
PLO 7
Illustrate consciousness of management and technopreneur routine in real perspective.
PLO 8
Illustrate ethical awareness and professionalism.
PLO 9
Illustrate leadership character, mentoring, and work efficiently in diverse teams.

Programme Structure

Semester 1

Foreign Language 1
Fundamental English
MPU-U1
Mathematics for Environmental Management
Principles of Environmental Science, Management and Sustainability Technology
Basic Data Visualisation
Technical Drawing

Semester 2

Foreign Language 2
Professional English 1
Sustainable Water Management Technology
Sustainable Waste Management Technology
Sustainable Air and Noise Pollution (Control) Technology
MPU-U4
Elective 1

Short Semester 1

Life Cycle Analysis and ESG Reporting
Green Infrastructure, Smart Cities and Societies

Semester 3

MPU-U2
Green Building and Sustainable Energy Management
Introduction to Internet of Things in Environmental Management
Integrated Management System 1
Professional English 2
Environmental Impact Assessment and Sustainable Site Management

Semester 4

MPU-U3
Integrated Management System 2
Final Year Project (FYP)
Technopreneurship
Elective 2

Semester 5

Financial Accounting
Management Information System
Business Research Method
Supply Chain Management
Introduction to International Business

Semester 6

Human Resource Management
Business Statistics
Management Accounting
Seminar
Strategic Management
International Management

Semester 7

Industrial Training
Elective Courses
Biopolymer
Sustainable Site Management
Marketing for Chemical Engineering Technologist
Chemical Engineering Technologist Organizational Behaviour
Formulation of Cosmetics and Healthcare Products
Cosmetic and Healthcare Product Development Process
Process Safety Management 1
Process Safety Management 2

Course Summary

CODE	COURSE	SUMMARY
CSB11303	MATHEMATICS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT	This course covers the basic mathematical topics on linear function, quadratic function, matrices, indices and logarithms. It emphasizes on developing the students’ mathematical competencies to prepare them for application in environmental management. The main method of delivery combines lecture, tutorial and group work to generate students’ interest.
CSB11402	BASIC DATA VISUALISATION	This course provides an essential introduction on how to effectively present data through charts, graphs, and dashboards. Using accessible tools like Microsoft Excel and Power BI, learners will explore the fundamentals of visual design, chart selection, data transformation, and storytelling with data.
CSB11002	TECHNICAL DRAWING	This course covers the use of engineering drawing software for drafting, design and building application.
CSB10304	PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY TECHNOLOGY	The course introduces the main elements of environmental science, their relationships, and the anthropogenic effect. It also helps students understand the key areas of environmental management, such as natural resource management, environmental quality, and land use. The student will also learn about the three pillars of sustainability that will relate to business practices.
CSB10603	SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY	This course is designed with the aim to provide students with the information on solid and scheduled waste management practices nationally. The topics covers key element of integrated waste management including waste characterization, collection, recycling, composting, energy recovery, treatment and disposal. Concepts such as waste prevention, circular economy and cradle to cradle will also be discussed in the course, which strategies will assist them as future technologist in pollution prevention and resource conservation.
CSB10504	SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY	This course addresses theory and practical applications of sustainability in drinking water and sanitation management from a human health and ecosystem perspective. Topics covered include concept of sustainability, water and health, water quality and quantity, governance, water & wastewater treatment technologies, environmental conservation & mitigation management and impact of climate changes. Emphasis will be on selected areas of interest from the perspective of public health, engineering, and municipal conservation management. The course will also include several laboratories and/or mini project hands-on activities which apply to specific water-related problem.
CSB10704	SUSTAINABLE AIR AND NOISE POLLUTION (CONTROL) TECHNOLOGY	This course provides students with strong fundamental knowledge on the sources of air, noise and vibration pollution. It also focuses on monitoring and control techniques that can be applied to meet the parameters required in Malaysia’s Clean Air Regulation, Industry Code of Practice on Indoor Air Quality and Factory and Machinery Act. Students are also introduced to greenhouse gas accounting and reporting.
CSB11604	LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS AND ESG REPORTING	This course integrates Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting to equip students with both the technical and communication skills required for modern sustainability practice. Students will learn to evaluate the environmental impacts of products, processes, and services through LCA methodologies (based on ISO 14040/14044) and connect those results to internationally recognised ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, IFRS S2, TCFD, Bursa Malaysia). Emphasis is placed on using data-driven evidence from LCA to support ESG disclosures, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement.
CSB20503	GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE, SMART CITIES AND SOCIETIES	This course addresses the planning, management and finance of smart and green urban infrastructure. It focuses on public transportation, digital infrastructure, drinking water, sanitation and waste management and renewable energy. The students learn to plan, manage, evaluate and prolong the life of infrastructure projects to better respond to current and future technological and climate change challenges in an urban setting. Students are also introduced to sustainable cities and communities’ indicators in ISO37120, ISO37122 and ISO37123.
CSB21004	GREEN BUILDING AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT	This course provides a comprehensive understanding of energy management, covering key aspects such as energy consumption patterns, supply and demand management, efficiency strategies in various building types and sources of renewable energy. It emphasizes sustainable energy solutions, regulatory frameworks, and safety considerations in energy-related operations. It also introduces students to ISO 5001 – Energy management systems – Requirements with guidance for use.
CSB20204	INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT) IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT	This course introduces the concept and application of the internet of things (IoT), which allows devices to self-report in real-time. IoT will increase efficiency and bring important information to the surface faster than a system that relies on human intervention.
CSB21103	INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (1)	This course studies ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 in detail. Student will learn to integrate all related components of the Quality Management System (QMS), the Environmental Management System (EMS), and the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&S) into a single cohesive Integrated Management System.
CSB11703	ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND SUSTAINABLE SITE MANAGEMENT	The course provides an overview of environmental impact assessment (EIA) legislative framework that covers methodology, as well as examples of impact assessment related to social, soils, ecology, and landscape. This course also introduces sustainable site management that includes planning, health and safety, site organization, contract administration and construction site environmental issues.
CSB21203	INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 2	In this course students will learn to prepare a comprehensive set of documentation, policies, procedures, and processes, regardless of the organization’s type, sector, or size. This course also guides students on how to conduct audits of management systems.
CSB20706	FINAL YEAR PROJECT	The project is executed on an individual basis, with each student being evaluated independently. The selection of project titles is focused on sustainability that can effectively be integrated with the EIB30304 Seminar. Each student is assigned a project to work on, which is supervised by one or more lecturers.

Career Information

QA Executive
Green Building Executive
Auditors
ESG Coordinator
EIA Consultant
Environment Officer
Wastewater Technologist
Air Pollution Control Technologist
Scheduled Waste Technologist
GHG Reporting Technologist
Urban Planning Executive
SHE Executive
Sustainability Officer
Supply Chain Officer
Human Resources Executive
Purchasing Officer
International Businesses

Entry Requirements

Pass STPM or its equivalent with at least Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in TWO (2) subjects OR
Pass Matriculation/ Foundation in any IPTA/IPTS/ Permitted Institutions to conduct Foundation Programmes with CGPA 2.00 OR
Pass Diploma in related discipline with CGPA 2.00 OR
Pass UEC with at least Grade B in FIVE (5) subjects OR
Pass STAM (Grade Jayyid) or its equivalent OR
Other recognised qualifications or its equivalent
Recognised DKM (MQF Level 4) or DLKM (MQF Level 5) OR
Equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00* OR
Other recognised qualifications or its equivalent

For International students

Minimum English language requirement of:
- IELTS 5.0/CEFR B1 or equivalent
- TOEFL PBT (410-413) / IBT (34)
- CAE (160) (Cambridge English: Advance) / CEFR B2
- CPE (180) (Cambridge English: Proficiency) / CEFR C1
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) (36) or MUET Band 3

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Tuition Fee

Local Students:

RM9,500.00 (Per Semester)

RM66,500.00 (Total Tuition Fee)

International Students:

RM12,350.00 (Per Semester)

RM86,450.00 (Total Tuition Fee)

* Fees shown are the tuition fees only.
** Fees shown are not inclusive of visa processing fee (international students).
*** Fees and charges are subject to Malaysian Sales and Service Tax (SST) at the prevailing rate of 6%. SST implementation.
**** Fees shown are correct at time of publication and subject to change without prior notice.

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