Mechatronics Engineering and Artificial Intelligence (MCE AI)

1. Mechatronics Engineering and Artificial Intelligence (MCE AI)

The mechatronics engineering and artificial intelligence program is specifically for those who are interested in the design, operation, and maintenance of industrial automation systems. VME MCE-AI students develop both analytical and programming skills to understand software and hardware aspects of mechatronics systems and artificial intelligence.

2. Professions/Careers after Graduation

  1. Mechatronics Engineer
  2.  AI Engineer
  3.  Control Engineer
  4.  Instrumentation Engineer
  5.  Automation Engineer
  6.  Manufacturing Engineer
  7.  Design Engineer
  8.  Operation Engineer
  9.  Maintenance Engineer
  10. Application Engineer
  11.  Sales and Service Engineer
  12. Plant Engineer
  13.  Entrepreneur

3. Graduation Requirements

Assumption University confers the degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautic Engineering upon students who meet all of the following requirements specified in the Graduate Program Standard Criteria B.E. 2548 and Assumption University Bylaw B.E. 2548 as follows:

  • To have completed the total number of credits of the curriculum.
  • To have obtained a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00.
  • Have met the minimum English proficiency requirement specified in one of the following criteria:
    1. AU English Proficiency Assessment 70% or
    2. TOEFL (iBT) 90 or
    3. TOEFL (P) 575 or
    4. IELTS 6.5
  • To have participated in 16 sessions of the Professional Ethics Seminar.
  • To have obtained library and financial clearance from the University.
  • To have demonstrated good-behavior and discipline.

4. Objectives of Curriculum

To produce graduates who have the characteristics, knowledge, and skills as follows:

5. MCE AI Curriculum Structure

For students with ID 671-xxxx onward

Students must earn a total of 136 credits.

A. General Education Courses24 Credits
General Education Required Courses15 Credits
General Education Elective Courses9 Credits
B. Specialized Courses97 Credits
Basic Engineering Courses27 Credits
Core Courses28 Credits
Major Required Courses33 Credits
Major Elective Courses9 Credits
C. Free Elective Courses15 Credits

6. Study Plan

6.1 Current Study Plan

First Year – First Semester
Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
ELE 1001Communicative English I3 (2-3-6)
BG 1204Calculus I3 (3-0-6)
BG 1211Physics I3 (3-0-6)
BG 1212Physics Laboratory I1 (0-3-2)
BG 1221Computer Programming3 (3-0-6)
ME 1115Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design3 (1-2-6)
ME 1116Engineering Workshop1 (0-3-2)
One GE Elective Course3 (3-0-6)
Total20 (15-11-40)
First Year – Second Semester
Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
ELE 1002Communicative English II3 (2-3-6)
BG 0008General Chemistry Laboratory1 (0-3-2)
BG 1108General Chemistry3 (3-0-6)
BG 1205Calculus II3 (3-0-6)
BG 1213Physics II3 (3-0-6)
BG 1214Physics Laboratory II1 (0-3-2)
IE 1110Engineering Materials3 (3-0-6)
One GE Elective Course3 (3-0-6)
Total20 (17-9-40)
Second Year – First Semester
Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
ELE 2000Academic English3 (2-3-6)
BG 2212Applied Statistics3 (3-0-6)
CE 2704Digital Logic Design3 (3-0-6)
CE 2705Digital Logic Design Laboratory1 (0-3-2)
EE 2201Electric Circuits3 (3-0-6)
EE 2202Electric Circuits Laboratory1 (0-3-2)
MCE 2101Fundamentals of Mechatronics Engineering3 (3-0-6)
MCE 2103Fundamentals of Mechatronics Engineering Laboratory1 (0-3-2)
ME 2211Engineering Mechanics I3 (3-0-6)
Total21 (17-12-42)
Second Year – Second Semester
Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
ELE 2001Advanced Academic English3 (2-3-6)
CE 2102Data Structures and Algorithms3 (3-0-6)
BG 2207Engineering Mathematics3 (3-0-6)
EE 2410Electrical Machine Systems3 (3-0-6)
EE 2411Electrical Machine System Laboratory1 (0-3-2)
EE 2605Engineering Electronics3 (3-0-6)
EE 2606Engineering Electronics Laboratory1 (0-3-2)
ME 2220Engineering Mechanics II3 (3-0-6)
Total20 (17-9-40)
Third Year – First Semester
Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
CE 4715Artificial Intelligence I3 (3-0-6)
EE 3705Microprocessors and Microcontrollers3 (3-0-6)
ME 3110Mechanics of Materials3 (3-0-6)
ME 3311Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems3 (3-0-6)
ME 3312Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems Laboratory1 (0-3-2)
One GE Elective Course3 (3-0-6)
Total16 (15-3-32)
Third Year – Second Semester
Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
CE 4716Artificial Intelligence II3 (3-0-6)
EE 3406Control Systems3 (3-0-6)
Three Major Elective Courses9 (9-0-18)
Total15 (15-0-30)
Fourth Year – First Semester
Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
GE 2202Ethics3 (3-0-6)
MCE 4101Introduction to Robotics3 (3-0-6)
MCE 4911Mechatronics Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Project I1 (0-3-2)
Two Free Elective Courses6 (6-0-12)
Total13 (12-3-26)
Fourth Year – Second Semester
Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
MCE 4912Mechatronics Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Project II2 (0-6-3)
Three Free Elective Courses9 (9-0-18)
Total11 (9-6-21)

6.2 Old Study Plans

Students with ID 601-xxxx up to 641-xxxx shall use their old study plan.

7. Courses

7. 1 Course Credit and Numbering System

All courses are identified by a course ID. For example, “GE 2202” is the course ID for the “Ethics” course. Additionally, every course is assigned a credit number. One credit hour requires a minimum of 15 hours of class attendance. A subject of 3 credit hours will require at least 45 hours in class. To qualify for the final examination in any subject, each student must have at least 80% of class attendance. In some exceptional cases, at the discretion of the Lecturer and/or the Dean of the Faculty concerned, this requirement may be waived.

All courses are assigned a four-digit number with the following format: Credits (Lecture-Lab-Self Studying)

Therefore, GE 2202 Ethics has 3 credits (requires 3 × 15 = 45 hours in class). The three numbers in parentheses (3-0-6) would mean that the course has 3 hours of lecture, zero hours of laboratory, and expects 6 hours of self-studying.

7.2 General Education Courses

General Education Required Courses (15 credits)

General Education Required Courses      15 Credits
ELE 1001 Communicative English I3 (2-3-6)
ELE 1002 Communicative English II3 (2-3-6)
ELE 2000 Academic English3 (2-3-6)
ELE 2001 Advanced Academic English3 (2-3-6)
GE 2202 Ethics 3 (3-0-6)

General Education Elective Courses (9 credits)

Students select 9 credits from the following courses:

Humanities Course2 Credits
GE 1104 Thai Historical Perspectives3 (3-0-6)
GE 2102 Human Heritage and Globalization       3 (3-0-6)
GE 2103 Art of Reasoning   3 (3-0-6)
GE 2110 Human Civilizations and Global Citizens2 (2-0-4)
ADX 1102 Design Culture Exposure    2 (0-4-4)
ADX 1140 Journey for Urban Art and Culture Exploration   3 (3-0-6)
FT 2003A Foods Changing the World (Part A)2 (2-0-4)
FT 2003B Foods Changing the World (Part B)3 (3-0-6)
GE 1107 Perspectives in Politics and Economy3 (3-0-6)
MU 1002 Pop Music Appreciation3 (3-0-6)
MU 1231 History and Literature of Music3 (3-0-6)
MU 3602 Music Therapy3 (3-0-6)
MU 4223 Music in Human Life3 (3-0-6)
Social Science Courses5 Credits
GE 1204 Physical Education    1 (0-2-1)
GE 1205 ASEAN Ways      3 (3-0-6)
GE 1209 Psychology Application in Daily Life3 (3-0-6)
GE 2207 Sport, Health and Wellness Development3 (3-0-6)
GE 2209 The Power of Personality in Leadership3 (3-0-6)
BBA 1004 Essential Marketing for Entrepreneurs2 (2-0-4)
BBA 1005 Essential Finance for Entrepreneurs2 (2-0-4)
BBA 1006 Essential Economics for Entrepreneurs2 (2-0-4)
ADX 1101 Art and Design Appreciation3 (3-0-6)
ADX 1240 Artist Studio (Painting and Rendering)3 (2-2-5)
ADX 1303 Design Communication 3 (2-2-5)
ADX 1304 Design Fundamental3 (2-2-5)
BBA 1010 Design Thinking in Business3 (3-0-6)
BBA 1012 Entrepreneurial Marketing3 (3-0-6)
BBA 1020 Design Thinking Essentials2 (2-0-4)
BBA 1021 Design Thinking Workshop      1 (1-0-2)
BBA 1022 Building CEO and Leadership Essentials2 (2-0-4)
BBA 1023 Building CEO and Leadership Workshop1 (1-0-2)
BBA 1024 Entrepreneurial Marketing Essentials2 (2-0-4)
BBA 1025 Entrepreneurial Marketing Workshop1 (1-0-2)
CA 1110 Art and Beauty of Living3 (2-2-5)
AD 3280 Inspiration, Lifestyles and Popular Culture3 (2-2-5)
EG 1001 Digital Literacy3 (3-0-6)
FT 1003 Food Factory Explore Trip (Special Course)3 (3-0-6)
FT 2004 Drinkology: The Art of drinking3 (3-0-6)
FT 2005 Food Zodiac3 (3-0-6)
GE 2212 Exotic Thai Food and Crafts3 (3-0-6)
GE 2213 Thai Market Vendor Exposure3 (3-0-6)
ITX 2004 UI/UX Design and Prototyping (For Non-Science Students)3 (3-0-6)
ITX 2005 Design Thinking (For Non-Science Students)3 (3-0-6)
ITX 4502 Tech Startup (For Non-Science Students)        3 (3-0-6)
LLB 1501 Business Law (For Non-Law Students)  3 (3-0-6)
LLB 1502 Fundamentals of Tax Law (For Non-Law Students)3 (3-0-6)
LLB 4540 International Business Law and Start-Up Business (For Non-Law Students)3 (3-0-6)
LLB 4806 Business and Human Rights (For Non-Law Students)3 (3-0-6)
MB 2531 Music Business3 (3-0-6)
NGE 0110 First Aid and Basic Life Support3 (3-0-6)
NGE 0111 Innovative Media and Project Influencing Health Risk Behavior (For Non-Nursing Students)   3 (3-0-6)
Science and Mathematics CoursesCredits
GE 1302 Ecology and Sustainability3 (3-0-6)
GE 1303 Science for Sustainable Future2 (2-0-4)
GE 2304 Lifestyles and Sustainability in Dynamic World3 (3-0-6)
BBA 1007 Data Analytics for Entrepreneurs3 (2-2-5)
BBA 1013 Entrepreneurial Finance (For Non-MSME Students)3 (3-0-6)
BBA 1014 The Art of Data for Business3 (3-0-6)
BBA 1026 Entrepreneurial Finance Essentials (For Non-MSME Students)2 (2-0-4)
BBA 1027 Entrepreneurial Finance Workshop (For Non-MSME Students)1 (1-0-2)
BBA 1028 The Art of Data Essentials2 (2-1-4)
BBA 1029 The Art of Data Workshop1 (0-1-1)
CA 1201 Creative Photography3 (2-2-5)
CA 1202 Computer Graphic for Presentation Design for Pitching3 (2-2-5)
CSX 3001 Fundamentals of Computer Programming3 (3-0-6)
EG 1002 Application Design for Everyone Literacy3 (3-0-6)
EG 1003 Introduction to Internet of Things (IoTs) Literacy3 (3-0-6)
EG 1004 Artificial Intelligence for Beginners3 (3-0-6)
EG 1005 3D Modelling and 3D Printing Technology3 (3-0-6)
FT 1004A Food-Agri-Bio Tech Trend Update (Part A)2 (2-0-4)
FT 1004B Food-Agri-Bio Tech Trend Update (Part B)1 (1-0-2)
FT 1005 Sustainability and Circular Living3 (3-0-6)
DM 3280 Digital Art in Data Visualization3 (2-2-5)
ITX 3002 Introduction to Information Technology3 (3-0-6)
Language CoursesCredits
GE 1403 Thai Language for Professional Communication3 (3-0-6)
GE 1409 Thai Language for Intercultural Communication (For Non-Thai Students)3 (3-0-6)
GE 1410 Thai for Professional Communication (For Thai Students)2 (2-0-4)
GE 1411 Thai Language for Multicultural Communication (For Non-Thai Students)2 (2-0-4)
GE 1412 Introductory Thai Usage (For Thai Students from International Program)2 (2-0-4)
GE 1413 Introduction to Korean Language and K-pop Culture3 (3-0-6)
GE 1414 Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture3 (3-0-6)
GE 1415 Storytelling and Presentation Skills in English3 (3-0-6)
GE 3401 Public Speaking in Thai3 (3-0-6)

7.3 Specialized Courses

7.3.1 Basic Engineering Courses (27 credits)

Basic Engineering Courses27 Credits
BG 0008 General Chemistry Laboratory1 (0-3-2)
BG 1108 General Chemistry3 (3-0-6)
BG 1204 Calculus I3 (3-0-6)
BG 1205 Calculus II3 (3-0-6)
BG 1211 Physics I3 (3-0-6)
BG 1212 Physics Laboratory I1 (0-3-2)
BG 1213 Physics II3 (3-0-6)
BG 1214 Physics Laboratory II1 (0-3-2)
BG 1221 Computer Programming3 (3-0-6)
BG 2207 Engineering Mathematics3 (3-0-6)
BG 2212 Applied Statistics3 (3-0-6)

7.3.2 Core Courses (28 credits)

Core Courses28 Credits
CE 2704 Digital Logic Design3 (3-0-6)
CE 2705 Digital Logic Design Laboratory1 (0-3-2)
EE 2201 Electric Circuits3 (3-0-6)
EE 2202 Electric Circuits Laboratory1 (0-3-2)
EE 2605 Engineering Electronics3 (3-0-6)
EE 2606 Engineering Electronics Laboratory1 (0-3-2)
EE 3705 Microprocessors and Microcontrollers3 (3-0-6)
IE 1110 Engineering Materials3 (3-0-6)
ME 1115 Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design3 (1-2-6)
ME 1116 Engineering Workshop1 (0-3-2)
ME 2211 Engineering Mechanics I3 (3-0-6)
ME 2220 Engineering Mechanics II3 (3-0-6)

7.3.3 Major Required Courses (33 Credits)

Major Required Courses33 Credits
CE 2102 Data Structures and Algorithms3 (3-0-6)
CE 4715 Artificial Intelligence I3 (3-0-6)
CE 4716 Artificial Intelligence II3 (3-0-6)
EE 2410 Electrical Machine Systems3 (3-0-6)
EE 2411 Electrical Machine System Laboratory1 (0-3-2)
EE 3406 Control Systems3 (3-0-6)
MCE 2101 Fundamentals of Mechatronics Engineering3 (3-0-6)
MCE 2103 Fundamentals of Mechatronics Engineering Laboratory1 (0-3-2)
MCE 4101 Introduction to Robotics3 (3-0-6)
MCE 4911 Mechatronics Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Project I1 (0-3-2)
MCE 4912 Mechatronics Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Project II2 (0-6-3)
ME 3110 Mechanics of Materials3 (3-0-6)
ME 3311 Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems3 (3-0-6)
ME 3312 Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems Laboratory1 (0-3-2)

7.3.4 Major Elective Courses    9 Credits

Students can select major required courses or major elective courses offered by other programs in the School of Engineering as their major elective courses. Students can also take major elective courses of 9 credits from the following courses in the 4 tracks below offered by the School of Engineering. It is noted that students can choose courses across the tracks. Students must take at least 1 of 2 courses from IE 4201 Engineering Management or IE 4203 Engineering Economics, or any other entrepreneurship courses offered by Assumption University and approved by the Dean.

Track 1: Robotics and AutomationCredits
MCE 4104 Automation Technology 4.03 (3-0-6)
MCE 4201 Advanced Robotics and Control3 (3-0-6)
ME 4602 Maritime Robotics3 (3-0-6)
Track 2: Engineering EntrepreneurshipCredits
CE 4108 Operations Research3 (3-0-6)
IE 4201 Engineering Management3 (3-0-6)
IE 4203 Engineering Economics3 (3-0-6)
IE 4410 Logistics3 (3-0-6)
Track 3: Mechanism Design and ApplicationsCredits
ME 3120 Mechanics of Machinery3 (3-0-6)
ME 4010 Machine Design3 (3-0-6)
ME 4310 Mechanical Vibration3 (3-0-6)
Track 4: Engineering and TechnologyCredits
BG 2214 Linear Algebra3 (3-0-6)
CE 4201 Image Processing and Computer Vision3 (3-0-6)
CE 4221 Network Applications and Technology3 (3-0-6)
CE 4301 Fundamentals of Internet of Things3 (3-0-6)
CE 4304 Programming for Data Analytics3 (3-0-6)
CE 4801 Computer Graphics Programming3 (3-0-6)
EE 3310 Signals, Systems and Communications3 (3-0-6)
EE 3405 Digital Control Systems3 (3-0-6)
EE 3606 Electrical Instruments and Measurements3 (3-0-6)
EE 3704 Embedded Systems3 (3-0-6)
EE 4401 Electric Drive3 (3-0-6)
EE 4511 Renewable Energy3 (3-0-6)
IE 3100 Manufacturing Processes3 (3-0-6)
IE 4101 Manufacturing and Information Technology3 (3-0-6)
MCE 3220 Fundamentals of Electric Vehicles3 (3-0-6)
MCE 3710 Principles of Railway Engineering3 (3-0-6)
MCE 4720 Railway Signaling and Telecommunications3 (3-0-6)
MCE 4730 Railway System Operation and Maintenance3 (3-0-6)
MCE 4907 Engineering Internship3 (0-9-6)
MCE 4913 Advanced Topics in Mechatronics Engineering and Artificial Intelligence3 (3-0-6)
MCE 4914 Special Problems in Mechatronics Engineering and Artificial Intelligence3 (3-0-6)
ME 3410 Thermodynamics3 (3-0-6)
ME 3414 Fluid Mechanics3 (3-0-6)
ME 3418 Heat Transfer3 (3-0-6)

7.4 Free Elective Course

Students can take free elective courses of 15 credits from the 7 courses below, or from any courses in any faculty in Assumption University upon completion of the prerequisites (if any).

Free Elective Courses15 Credits
CE 1000 Digital Literacy for Engineers3 (3-0-6)
EE 1000 Basic Engineering Tools3 (3-0-6)
EFE 4001 Selected Study in Engineering I3 (3-0-6)
EFE 4002 Selected Study in Engineering II3 (3-0-6)
EFE 4003 Selected Study in Engineering III3 (3-0-6)
EFE 4004 Selected Study in Engineering IV3 (3-0-6)
EFE 4005 Selected Study in Engineering V3 (3-0-6)

8. Courses Prerequisites and Curriculum Flow

For students with ID 601-xxxx up to 64x-xxxx:

Courses Prerequisites and Curriculum Flow for MCE students with ID 601-xxxx up to 641 (Click on the image to download enlarged PDF version.

For students with ID 651-xxxx up to 66x-xxxx:

Courses Prerequisites and Curriculum Flow for MCE AI students with ID 651-xxxx onward (Click on the image to download enlarged PDF version.

9. Admissions and Tuition Fees

9.1 Who Can Apply

  1. Applicants with any of the following qualifications are eligible to apply :
    • High School Transcript and Graduation Diploma
    • I.G.C.S.E./G.C.S.E./G.C.E. “O” level graduation diploma, then at least 5 subjects and GCE ‘A’ Level or GCE ‘AS’ Level at least 3 subjects, 8 subjects in total with a grade of no less than “C” cannot be repeated at the same level.
    • GED Transcript and Diploma, then at least 4 subjects with scores no less than 145, total scores no less than 580.
    • IB certificate in at least 5 subjects with grades no less than 4.
    • Certificate of Education and statement of results, which are issued by the Australian Qualifications Framework for applicants who have graduated from Australia.
    • Other equivalent certificates or diplomas, as authorized by the Ministry of Education.
  2. Applicants must be free from infectious diseases or other handicaps that can hinder their study
  3. Applicants must be able to bear all expenses related to their studies.
  4. Applicants must have good manners and testify to the university that they will be attentive, make the fullest use of their capabilities in their studies, and strictly conform to the university’s rules and regulations.

Remark: If your diploma and transcript are in a language other than English, they must be translated to English and certified by their own government’s Ministry of Education, Foreign Ministry, or Embassy, or issued in English by their graduated school confirming that graduates of these programs are eligible to apply to regular full-time programs worldwide.

9.2 Admission for Non-Thai Students

Accepted non-Thai applicants will be provided further information once their applications are received, and format acceptance letters will be sent to be used mainly to obtain Non-Immigrant Visas from the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate nearest to their home. The university arranges an extended visa for full-time students (“Full time” means they are taking 12 credits or more per semester).

Note: A Tourist visa is not acceptable. Entering Thailand without the proper visa necessitates exit and reentry.

Note 2: If found lacking in any of the conditions listed above, the applicant will have his or her admission declined, or his or her student’s status nullified immediately.

9.3 Tuition Fees

9.3.1 Enrollment and Intensive Course Fees
Enrollment and Intensive Course Fees1st Year2nd Year3rd Year4th YearTotal
Price (THB)11,500- 26,650153,800157,450120,000115,150546,400

Note: Prices are in Thailand local currency – Thai Baht (THB).

More detailed information is provided in AU Bulletins, which are updated every academic semester.