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Diploma in Product Development Technology

Malaysia

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What will I learn?

Product Development is the process of conceptualising and designing products, either physical or digital, to provide end users with solutions that meet their needs. For the purpose of developing new product or improving an existing product, it is imperative that product development technologists identify company goals in conjunction with market opportunities, prior to applying well-defined principles and technologies in a creative way. Product development technologists also formulate manufacturing specifications and perform design analyses to ensure all products meet industry standards and guidelines for functionality. Graduates trained under product development technology programme are expected to be innovative, creative, and analytical with excellent working knowledge using 3D modelling software and other modern technology tools.

  • Fundamental Mathematics, Mathematics for Technologist
  • Measurement and Workshop Technology
  • Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design and Drafting
  • Computer Programming
  • Physics for Technologist
  • Production Planning and Control
  • Mechanism of Machines
  • Welding Technology
  • Electric Circuits
  • Materials Science
  • Solid Modelling and 3D Printing
  • Ergonomics and Human Factors
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • CNC Programming and CAM
  • Project Management and Finance
  • Industrial Automation
  • Manufacturing Technology
  • Product Development & Marketing
  • Design for Manufacture & Assembly
  • Quality and Safety
  • Final Year Project
  • Ethics and Professionalism
  • Industrial Training
  • Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU)and Co-Curricular Courses: Integrative English, Progressive English, Pengajian Malaysia 2, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Public Speaking, Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism, Co-curiccular

Career Prospectus

Graduates of Diploma in Product Development Technology are Manufacturing and Industrial Technologists with broad technical and managerial background within their profession. Graduates can build their career as an assistant engineer, technical associate, or technician in the field of product research and development, product design and marketing, product testing and quality assurance, product manufacturing and production, mechanical and machineries design, as well as automation and control. They are well prepared as a technoprenuer to fulfil the country’s needs of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0). Graduates are also encouraged to further their study in the relevant Bachelor Degree Programme.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FOET)

Study options

Full Time (2 years 4 months)

Tuition fees
RM15,471.42 (2,96,911) per year
RM 36,100 for the entire course
Start date

Expected November 2025

Venue

Tunku Abdul Rahman University College

Kuala Lumpur Campus,

Jalan Genting Kelang, Setapak,

KUALA LUMPUR,

Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur,

53300, Malaysia

Entry requirements

For international students

Students are required to complete international academic qualification equivalent to Malaysian high school (i.e. SPM); O Level/IGCSE with minimum 3 Grade C(c) in the relevant subjects or other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government.

International students must meet any one of the following English Language tests recognized by TAR UC as meeting the English Language requirement before they are accepted for admission to any of the TAR UC programmes.

IELTS (Academic): Band 4.0

TOEFL iBT: 31

MUET: Band 3.0

Pearson Test of English: 36

Cambridge English (Linguaskill): 140

Or any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of TAR UC.

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