Program Description
The Advanced Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. MET) is an applied program which provides students with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed for a career in maintenance engineering. Through the program, students develop the knowledge and technical skills required to install, operate, and maintain mechanical systems. Students engage in hands-on experiential learning through the operation of equipment in state-of-the art on-campus laboratories and machine shops.
Program Duration:
3 years
Admission Requirements:
1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus two courses: one Mathematics, and one final year Science (Chemistry or Physics is preferred); OR
2. Two-year Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
2. Two-year Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.
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2025-2026 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| AECH1201 | Basic Engineering Calculations | - | - | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CHEM1010 | General Chemistry I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CHEM1011 | General Chemistry I (Lab) | - | - | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| COMM1010 | English Communication I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| MATH1010 | Algebra & Trigonometry | MA1029 OR AMPII Score of 60% | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| PHYS1020 | General Physics | - | PHYS1021 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| PHYS1021 | General Physics (Lab) | - | PHYS1020 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Elective: select 1 of 3 | ||||||
| EFFL1001 | Effective Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EFFL1002 | Applied & Experiential Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EFFL1003 | Experiential Learning & Entrepreneurship | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 18 | 15 | 10 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| AEEL1100 | Fundamentals of Electricity | MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75% | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEEL1200 | Fundamentals of Electricity (Lab) | - | AEEL1100 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AECH1100 | Environmental Awareness & Ethics | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA1102 | Health & Safety in the Workplace | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA1312 | Engineering Graphics | AECH1201 | - | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| MATH1020 | Pre-Calculus | MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75% | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 16 | 13 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| AEMA1113 | Materials Practices | CHEM1010 & PHYS1020 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA1213 | Materials Practices (Lab) | AEMA1102 | AEMA1113 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AEMA1303 | Machine Shop Practices | AEMA1102 | - | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| AEPC1203 | Basic Instrumentation | AEEL1100 & AEEL1200 OR AEEL1101 & AEEL1201 | - | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 7 | 3 | 9 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 41 | 31 | 25 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
| AECH2103 | Leadership & Management Principles | AECH1100 & COMM1020 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA2101 | Welding Fundamentals | - | - | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| AEMA2201 | Welding Fundamentals (Lab) | AEMA1303 | AEMA2101 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AEMA2121 | Materials & Processes | AEMA1213 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA2221 | Materials & Processes (Lab) | AEMA1102 | AEMA2121 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AEMA2131 | Industrial Maintenance Mechanics | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA2231 | Industrial Maintenance Mechanics (Lab) | AEMA1102 | AEMA2131 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AEMA2311 | Computer Aided Design I | AEMA1312 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| MATH1030 | Calculus I | MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 16 | 12 | 10 | |||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| AECH2112 | Sustainability & Renewable Energy | AECH1100 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEMA2102 | Power Plant Components | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA2202 | Power Plant Components (Lab) | AEMA1102 | AEMA2102 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AEMA2112 | Rotating Equipment Maintenance | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA2232 | Rotating Equipment Maintenance (Lab) | AEMA1102 | AEMA2112 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AEMA2122 | Non-Destructive Testing | AEMA2221 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA2222 | Non-Destructive Testing (Lab) | AEMA1102 | AEMA2122 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| MATH2010 | Calculus II | MATH1030 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 15 | 12 | 7 | |||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| AEMA2103 | Principles of Maintenance | AEMA2112 & AEMA2131 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA2203 | Principles of Maintenance (Lab) | - | AEMA2103 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AEMA2113 | Hydraulics & Pneumatics | PHYS1020 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA2213 | Hydraulics & Pneumatics (Lab) | AEMA1102 | AEMA2113 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Semester 6 Total: | 6 | 4 | 4 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 37 | 28 | 21 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 7 | ||||||
| AEMA3301 | Mechanics, Statics & Dynamics | AEMA1102 & PHYS1021 & MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| AEMA3311 | Computer Aided Design II | AEMA2311 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| AEMA3321 | Technology Capstone Project I | - | - | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| COMM3010 | Research & Reporting | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| RSST3002 | Probability & Statistical Analysis | MATH2010 | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Semester 7 Total: | 12 | 11 | 7 | |||
| SEMESTER 8 | ||||||
| AECH3302 | Applied Thermodynamics | MATH1030 & PHYS1020 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| AEMA3121 | Applied Fluid Mechanics | MATH1030 & PHYS1020 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA3221 | Applied Fluid Mechanics (Lab) | AECE1340 OR AEMA1102 | AEMA3121 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AEMA3302 | Strength of Materials | AEMA3301 and MATH2010 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| AEMA3332 | Technology Capstone Project II | AEMA3321 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 8 Total: | 12 | 9 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 9 | ||||||
| AECH2113 | Quality Assurance | COMM1020 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA3322 | Maintenance Engineering | AEMA2203 | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| AEMA4312 | Applied CNC & CAM | AEMA2221 & AEMA3311 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 9 Total: | 8 | 7 | 4 | |||
| Year 3 Total: | 32 | 27 | 17 | |||
| Program Total | 110 | 86 | 63 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. MET) program may choose to continue their studies and complete the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -Maintenance Engineering (B.Sc. ME-MaE) degree.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The Advanced Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. MET) is an applied three year diploma with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Maintenance Technologist
- Shop Supervisor
- Field Service Technologist
- Maintenance Coordinator
- Mechanical Technician
- Building Operator
Program Contact:
Dr. Mansour Al Qubeissi
Department Head, Mechanical Engineering
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