Abstract
With the continuous improvement in Computer Modelling and Simulation Environment (CMSE) applications being made, computer modelling and simulation (CMS) is proven a better alternative as opposed to conventional physical modelling. The advancement of computing hardware allows accurate results to be obtained faster, safer and at a fraction of its original cost. Despite the proven advantages, CMSE adoption among companies may be fairly new in Malaysia. This study is aimed at quantifying the demand of CMSE specialists in Malaysia as well as gaining insights in the companies’ requirements of specialists’ knowledge, competencies and skills. Thus, a survey, consisted of 3 main parts, was conducted among industries in Malaysia as a tool of measurement of the demand. The survey included questions related to the general information of the organization, specialists’ competencies relation to the job scope, and finally the professional and educational standards among specialists. In general, it was found that practically-competent specialists in CMSE are in high demand among engineering companies. Furthermore, professional courses through distance learning would be of high interest among companies to send their employees to gain practical competency in CMSE.
Highlights
The integration of technology in teaching and learning activities is gaining popularity in education providers
Part 1 – Needs and willingness to train employees in Computer Modelling and Simulation Environment (CMSE). This component of the survey is aimed at quantifying the size of the organisations as well as quantifying the willingness of the companies to adopt new technologies and gain CMSE specialists
Most companies prefer that the specialists in CMSE to possess Bachelor degree qualification compared to higher qualifications such as Master (40.9%) and doctoral degree (0%)
Summary
The integration of technology in teaching and learning activities is gaining popularity in education providers. The rapid technological advancement results in increasing affordability and access to technological devices among students, allowing the creation of twentyfirst century classroom. This effort is aimed at improving students’ learning environment and experience through highly-engaging activities [1]. The use of computers and software in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education have started many years ago. The use of computer tools and software to aid analyses is widely used in STEM especially in medical, engineering, mathematics, materials, chemistry and many other disciplines. The improving efficiency, computing power and its architectural design, highly complex models can be simulated within accepted accuracy at a fraction of the time. As more research ventures into this area, a new discipline emerges, known as Computer Modelling and Simulation
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