UNIVERSITY PLACEMENT handbook REVISION PREPARED BY ILTL NURSUHADA SPAWI REVIEWED BY HLC ZAKIAH SULAIMAN APPROVED BY AM NORAZIAH ABDUL WAHAB DATE 00 4/08/2011
CONTENT PAGE 1.0 Introduction 1 2.0 University Placement Enquiry Process 1 3.0 Higher Educations Institutions (HEIs) 1 3.1 List of Public Higher Education Institutions (in Malaysia) 3.2 List of Private Higher Education Institutions (in Sarawak) 4.0 How to Choose Private Higher Education Institutions (IPTS) 9 5.0 How to Choose Academic Programme 10 6.0 Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) 11 6.1 Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR) 6.2 Accreditation 6.3 Search For Qualifications Example 7.0 General Requirement Entering Public Institutions for Diploma Holder / Equivalent 14 8.0 Programme Specification (Example) 14 9.0 Application Process 15 9.1 Application Procedure and Guideline for Public Institutions 9.2 Online Application Guideline 9.3 Buying Pin / ID No Guideline Appendix Attachment 1: General Requirement Entering Public Institutions Attachment 2: Programme Specifications Bachelor of Accounting, UTM Attachment 3: Application Procedure and Guideline for Public Institutions Attachment 4: Guideline and Process for Online Application Attachment 5: Guideline for Buying Pin / ID No PFC 604-7 Academic Process University Placement Process PFC 604 Attachment 42 University Placement Unit Enquiry Form
1.0 INTRODUCTION Centre of Learning and Competencies provides University Placement Unit Enquiry for TCS students who are interested to further their studies. The objectives is to give the students informations on the available pathways upon completion their diploma, programmes offered by public and private institutions and any matters regarding university placement. 2.0 ENQUIRY PROCESS The process is as in PFC 604-7 Academic Process University Placement Process. 3.0 HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (HEIs) Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) offer courses at the certificate, diploma, bachelor, master and doctorate levels. The period of study at each bachelor degree level is three years and is offered by both public and private sectors. The providers comprise two major groups: Public HEIs (funded by the government) such as public/local universities, polytechnics, community colleges and teacher training institutes. Private HEIs (private funding) such as private universities, university colleges, foreign university branch campuses and private colleges. 1
3.1 LIST OF PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (IN MALAYSIA) NO INSTITUTIONS PROFILE TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE SARAWAK 1 University of Malaya (UM) Established in 1962, UM is a research university and also the oldest university in Malaysia. Its motto is Ilmu Punca Kemajuan (Knowledge is the Key to Success). The main campus which spans 900 acres is located in the suburb of Lembah Pantai, southwest of Kuala Lumpur. For more details >> http://www.um.edu.my 2 Science University of Malaysia (USM) 3 National University of Malaysia (UKM) 4 Putra University of Malaysia (UPM) Established in 1969, Universiti Sains Malaysia currently has three campuses in Peninsular Malaysia. The Main Campus is located on the island of Penang whereas its Engineering Campus is located on the mainland of Penang,,and the Health Campus in Kelantan. Officially chosen as the first university to be conferred the APEX status by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, USM is poised to deliver the highest quality of education for local and international students. For more details >> http://www.usm.my Established in 1970, UKM is located in Bangi, near Kuala Lumpur. It is endorsed as one of four research universities by the Ministry of Higher Education and is globally recognised. The university has set up numerous research institutes to accelerate research in new areas. UKM is dedicated in providing the best service with high quality educational programmes. For more details >> http://www.ukm.my Universiti Putra Malaysia was established in 1971 and was declared one of four research universities in the country by the Ministry of Higher Education. UPM is renowned as a multidisciplinary institution that offers globally recognised, high quality educational programmes. For more details >> http://www.upm.edu.my 5 Technology University of Malaysia (UTM) 6 MARA University of Technology (UiTM) 7 International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Established in 1975, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia offers excellent academic programmes especially in the areas of science, engineering and technology. As at March 2009, UTM had produced more than 200,000 graduates in various fields of study. In addition, UTM s centres of excellence have contributed substantially towards research and development and the commercialisation of new technologies in Malaysia. For more details >> http://www.utm.my Established in 1999, UiTM is located in Shah Alam, near Kuala Lumpur and KLIA airport. UiTM is shaped by a history of interaction with industry and international partners and strives to be an international competitive, research-intensive institution. It also prides itself in the core values of pursuing scholarship and developing the minds of its students to become leaders, thinkers and creators. For more details >> http://www.uitm.edu.my Established in 1983, the International Islamic University Malaysia is a public university in Malaysia off ering courses based on Islamic principles collectively called Islamization of Knowledge, and seeks to promote the Islamic concept of unified education, providing an alternative to modern secular education that separates physical 2
realities from the spiritual. The university s language of instruction is English and Arabic. For more details >> http://www.iiu.edu.my 8 Northern University of Malaysia (UUM) 9 University of Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Established in 1984, Universiti Utara Malaysia has a huge, beautifully landscaped campus surrounded by tropical rainforests in the state of Kedah. The university has modern infrastructure and is can be accessed from the state airport, and rail and bus stations. The university has made significant inroads in the field of IT and quality management. For more details >> http://www.uum.edu.my Established in 1992, UNIMAS is an ISO-certified university. Its strong emphasis on technology gained the university the prestigious Multimedia Super Corridor status. For more details >> http://www.unimas.my 10 University of Malaysia Sabah (UMS) 11 Sultan Idris University of Education (UPSI) 12 Islamic Science University of Malaysia (USIM) 13 University of Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) 14 Tun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia (UTHM) Since its establishment in 1994, Universiti Malaysia Sabah has brought much academic development to the state of Sabah. UMS strives to achieve academic excellence in various fields such as tropical biology, and marine and biotechnology research by gaining international recognition. Through learning and teaching, research and publications, social services and a balanced specialisation of knowledge, it aims to produce high productivity and quality in the context of the society and the nation. For more details >> http://www.ums.edu.my Established in 1997, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris is the first university of education in the country and emphasises on producing leaders through education-based courses. UPSI is located at the border of Perak and Selangor in Tanjong Malim. Its new campus will be built on an 800-acre piece of land located in Behrang, Ulu, 5km from the current campus. For more details >> http://www.upsi.edu.my Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia was established in 1998 and aims to uphold and enhance Islamic studies; bring Islamic Studies into the national main education stream; and emphasise the use of information technology in education and research systems. USIM also focuses on mastering Arabic and English as well as the national language. At present, USIM has eight faculties with 18 academic programmes. For more details >> http://www.usim.edu.my Established in 1999, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu is located in Mengabang Telipot, Kuala Terengganu. Its strategic location along the coast of the South China Sea makes UMT an ideal maritime university. UMT offers a broad spectrum of programmes both in the sciences and social sciences. For more details >> http://www.umt.edu.my Established in 2000, UTHM is located in Johor and is an hour s drive from Singapore. The mission of the university is to produce and train competitive professionals and technologists of high ethical values in the global arena through holistic academic programmes, and a 3
knowledge and research culture based on the concept of Tauhid. The university off ers postgraduate courses in engineering, TVET education, technology, management and information technology. For more details >> http://www.uthm.edu.my 15 University of Technical Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) 16 University of Malaysia Pahang (UMP) 17 University of Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) 18 Sultan Zainal Abidin University (Formerly known as UDM) 19 University of Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) Established in 2000, the university is a pioneer in the use of the Practice and Application Oriented teaching and learning method for technical education in Malaysia. In line with the government s aim to fulfill the human resource needs of Malaysia s industries, UTeM s programmes are tailored with input from various industries in order to create graduates that match the demands of the industry. For more details >> http://www.utem.edu.my Established in 2002, UMP offers a wide range of practical-based higher education programmes in engineering and technology to produce competent engineers. UMP focuses on applied research and industrial projects to enrich the teaching and learning processes. It also promotes the commercialisation of research products, thus exposing its students to the latest research and development activities in various industries. For more details >> http://www.ump.edu.my Established in 2002, UniMAP is located at the northernmost part of the Malaysian peninsula, less than 35km from the border of Thailand. Its location opens up many opportunities for regional and international collaboration initiatives, not just in the academia, but also in other related fields such as sports, culture, and edu-tourism. For more details >> http://www.unimap.edu.my Established in 2006, UDM is located in the east coast state of Terengganu in Peninsular Malaysia. The university offers programmes in Islamic studies encompassing all aspects of Islamic life thought, knowledge, jurisprudence, economics, culture, history and civilisation besides courses on languages, law, management, computer science, technology, biotechnology, food sciences, and medical and health sciences. For more details >> http://www.udm.edu.my Established in 2006, UMK is located in Kelantan on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. UMK focuses on on entrepreneurship,agrobusiness, heritage, creative technology and natural resource sciences. For more details >> http://www.umk.edu.my 4
3.2 LIST OF PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (IN SARAWAK) NO INSTITUTIONS LEVEL CONTACT 1 FTMS International (Kolej Antarabangsa FTMS) Brighton Square, Ground Floor & 1st Floor, SL32-35, L7691 Jalan Song, Kuching 93350, SARAWAK. Tel : 082285777 Fax : 082285522 Email : enquiries@myftms.edu.my 2 Akademi IMH Lot 1752-1753, Blok 10, 2.5 Mile Jalan Rock Kuching 93520, SARAWAK. Tel : 082424658 / 082245358 Fax : 082417214 Email : imhmusic@tm.net.my 3 Curtin University of Technology Sarawak,Campus Lutong (CUSM) Branch Campus KM2Jalan Lutong-Kuala Baram, Kuala Baram 98000, SARAWAK. Tel : 085443939 Fax : 085443838 Email : j.evans@curtin.edu.my Web : www.curtin.edu.my 4 Institut Eksekutif Tingkat 3, Crown Towers, 88, Jalan Pending, Kuching 93450, SARAWAK Tel : 082345680 Fax : 082345682 Email : ucs-ie@ucs.edu.my 5 Institut Methodist Pilley Jalan Lily, Off Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg Petisurat 760 96008, SARAWAK. Tel : 084344196 Fax : 084320801 Email : pilley@tm.net.my 6 Institut Pengurusan Maxcel 7 Institut Pengurusan Dinamik Lot 602, Tingkat 2, MCLD, Blok 7, Pelita Commercial Centre Jalan Pujut-Lutong Miri 98000, SARAWAK. Tel : 085412968 / 085432711 Fax : 085422722 Email : maxinst@streamyx.com Wisma Mornie No, 1 Jalan Haji Taha, Kuching 93400, SARAWAK. Tel : 082413811 Fax : 082258130 Email : Ipd@pd.jaring.my 8 Institut Teknologi Lot 433-434, Seksyen 54, KTLD, 5
Kreatif LimKokWing Cawangan Sarawak 9 Institut Teknologi Maklumat Nusantara Travillion Commercial Centre, Jalan Petanak, Kuching 93100, SARAWAK. Tel : 082248266 Fax : 082248277 Email : luctswk@streamyx.com Lot 2764, Tingkat 1, Lot 2765(Tingkat Bawah & 1),Lot 2766 (Tingkat Bawah & 1)Blok 10, Jln. Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce, Kuching 93150, SARAWAK. Tel : 082242411 Fax : 082252692 Email : niitkcg@streamyx.com 10 Institut Teknologi RIAM Lot 1305, 3.5 miles Riam Rd, Miri 98000, SARAWAK. Tel : 085613371 Fax : 085612944 Email : johnwong@riamtec.edu.my 11 Institut Teknologi Sarawel 12 Kolej Antarabangsa Sedaya Sarawak 13 Kolej Antarabangsa Teknologi Lanjutan Sarawak Tingkat 2, Lot 26-27, Medan Setia Jaya Jalan Setia Jaya, Kuching 93350, SARAWAK. Tel : 0388893323 Fax : 0388905323 Lot 2498, Blok 16, Kuching Central District, Jalan Tun Jugah Kuching 93350, SARAWAK. Tel : 082455255 Fax : 082455015 Email : sics@sedaya.edu.my Jalan Wan Alwi, Tabuan Jaya, Kuching 93350, SARAWAK. Tel : 082-364 198 Fax : 082364197 Email : Norashikin@ppks.edu.my 14 Kolej Fajar Tingkat 1, Lot 2419-2420, Blok 5 Boulevard Commercial Centre, Miri 98000, SARAWAK Tel : 085413778 Fax : 085417015 Email : itfmiri@pd.jaring.my 15 Kolej I-Systems Kuching Ground & First Floor, Lot 1495-1502, Blok 12 Muara Tabuan Land District, Jalan Muara Tabuan 93350, SARAWAK. Tel : 082255987 Fax : 082251987 Email : john@i-systems.edu.my 16 Kolej I-Systems, Miri Lot 2842, Lorong 8, Off Jalan Jee Foh Krokop,Miri 6
98000, SARAWAK. Tel : 085439079 Fax : 085439078 Email :.edu.my 17 Kolej IBS MIRI Lot 1117-1118 Bangunan Tabung Baitulmal, Jalan Sehati, Pelita Commercial Centre,Miri 98000, SARAWAK. Tel : 085438666 / 085420913 Fax : 085420916 Email : info@ibs.edu.my 18 Kolej INTI Sarawak Jalan Stampin Timur, Peti Surat 2571 Kuching 93350, SARAWAK. Tel : 082570888 Fax : 082451533 Email : excel@intisar.edu.my 19 Kolej ITA No 1, Tingkat 1, Lorong Perpati 2, Off Jalan Wong King Huo, CDT 117 Sibu 96000, SARAWAK. Tel : 084335106 Fax : 084335106 Email : benny.lee@kolejita.edu.my 20 Kolej Laila Taib No 323, Persiaran Brooke Sibu 96000, SARAWAK. Tel : 084311888 Fax : 084319888 Email : enquiries@ucs.edu.my 21 Kolej Masterskill (Kampus Metro Kuching) 22 Kolej Multimedia (Sarawak) 23 Kolej Penerbangan Antarabangsa GGIFA Lot 51 (Tingkat Bawah 1,2 & 3) Blok 218, NNLD Jalan Stapok, Jalan Batu Kawah Junction 93250, SARAWAK. Tel : 082421575 Fax : 082411575 Jalan Sultan Tengah, Petra Jaya Kuching 93050, SARAWAK. Tel : 082442555 Fax : 082311660 Email : zaidell@tm.com.my Lapangan Terbang Bintulu-Tatau P.O.Box 3090, Bintulu 97000, SARAWAK. Tel : 086333699 Fax : 086331299 24 Kolej SATT Lot 248,Tingkat 3, Seksyen 8, KLTD Jalan Haji Taha, Kuching 93400, SARAWAK. Tel : 082230586 Fax : 082234582 Email : infosatt@streamyx.co 25 Kolej Sedamai No. 109 & 110, Tingkat 1, Lot 3395 Parkcity Commercial Centre, Bintulu 7
97000, SARAWAK. Tel : 086951122 / 086338328 Fax : 086951199 Email : billywong@sedamai.edu.my 26 Kolej Segi Tingkat Bawah-Tingkat 5, Lot 211, Seksyen 47, Jln Bukt Mata 93100 Kuching, Premis Tambahan : Sublot 14-18, Jln Tun Jugah, Kuching 93350, SARAWAK. Tel : 082252566 Fax : 082231355 Email : stellalau@segi.edu.my 27 Kolej Sri Caw. Sarawak Lot 2642, Jalan Green Kuching 93150, SARAWAK. Tel : 082232555 Fax : 082232151 28 Kolej Sunway (Sekolah Perdagangan Cadas, Kuching) 29 Kolej Teknologi Antarabangsa Cosmopoint Cawangan Kuching 30 Kolej Teknologi Sarawak 31 Pusat Teknologi & Pengurusan Lanjutan (PTPL) Sarawak 32 Swinburne University of Technology (Sarawak Campus) 33 Universiti UCSI (UCSI University), Kampus Sarawak Lot 7487-7492 tingkat 2&3, Blok 16,Timberland Jalan Rock, Miri 93200, SARAWAK. Tel : 082236 666 Fax : 085236668 Email : jlin@swck.edu.my Lot 3127, 3128, 3129 & 3130, PL 1106, Blok 10 Kuching Central Land District, Kuching 93250, SARAWAK. Tel : 082240340 Fax : 082241340 Email : kuching@cosmopoint.com.my Lot 459, Blok 14, Jalan Sultan Tengah, Petra Jaya Kuching 93050, SARAWAK. Tel : 082444999 Fax : 082444333 Email : info@tcs.edu.my Stampark, Lot 5534, Blok 16, KCLD, Jalan Stutong, Stampin, Kuching 93350, SARAWAK. Tel : 082464270 Fax : 082464297 Email : ptplswk@ptpl.edu.my Branch Campus Ting.0-5, Kompleks Negeri, Lot 9363 Seksyen 64, KTLD, Jln Simpang Tiga, Kuching 93576, SARAWAK Tel : 082416353 Fax : 082423594 Email : hlueckemhausen@swinburne.edu.my Web : www.swinburne.edu.my University Lot 2498, Blok 16, CLD, Jalan Tun Jugah, Kucing 93350, SARAWAK. Tel : 082455255 8
Fax : 082455015 Email : luhy@ucsi.edu.my Web : www.ucsi.edu.my 4.0 HOW TO CHOOSE PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (IPTS) Ensure that the IPTS are registered under the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE). Examples of the registration reference number: University: JPT/BPP(U) 1000-801/ (no IPTS) : JPT/BPP(D) 1000-701/ (no IPTS) Other criteria to be considered: 1) The facilities and infrastructure provided are adequate, comfortable and safe. 2) Other forms of facilities are also provided, which include recreational facilities, counseling and co-curriculum activities. 3) The students' residence or accommodations (if any) are comfortable and located near the campus. 4) The location and environment of the IPTS are conducive for teaching and learning processes. 5) Ensure that all the teaching staff are fully qualified and experienced. For example, the teaching staff for Diploma students must at least have a Bachelor degree. 6) The teaching and learning processes must be conducted in accordance with proper planning and the facilities provided must be adequate. 7) The management and administration of the IPTS must be efficient. This may be evaluated based on the institution track record. 8) Pay careful attention to all offers made by the IPTS such as the offer letter, fee refund policy and the education financial aids. 9
5.0 HOW TO CHOOSE ACADEMIC PROGRAMME The academic programme chosen must obtain: 1) The operational approval from the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE). 2) The minimum standards/accreditation/provisional accreditation from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Other criteria to be considered: 1) The chosen field of study must be in accordance with the qualifications and meet the conditions of admission of the IPTS. 2) The chosen field of study must be appropriate and meet the requirements of the current job market. 3) The programme fee must be reasonable and is appropriate for the field of study chosen. Comparison of the programme fee can be made with other IPTS that offers the same programme. 4) Check the status of the programme through the website: Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) at: http://www.mqa.gov.my Public Service Department of Malaysia (JPA) at: http://www.jpa.gov.my 10
6.0 MALAYSIAN QUALIFICATIONS AGENCY (MQA) Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) is responsible for quality assurance of higher education for both public and private sectors. The main role of the MQA is to implement the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) as a basis for quality assurance of higher education and as the reference point for the criteria and standards for national qualifications. The MQA is responsible for monitoring and overseeing the quality assurance practices and accreditation of national higher education and to maintain the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR). 6.1 MALAYSIAN QUALIFICATIONS REGISTER (MQR) The MQR is the reference point for accredited programmes awarded by higher education providers. These programmes or qualifications (i.e. certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, or degree) must conform to the Malaysian Qualifications Framework. Currently, the information in the MQR are as follows: (i) name and address of the higher education institution (ii) application reference number (iii) name of the qualification (iv) field of the qualification (v) validity period (vi) qualification level (vii) credit requirements to graduate 11
6.2 ACCREDITATION Accreditation is a formal recognition that a certificate, diploma or degree programme has attained the quality standards and criteria set by (Malaysian Quality Accreditation) MQA and is in compliance with the (Malaysian Quality Framework) MQF. These programmes can be considered for recognition by the government for the purpose of employment in the public sector. Accreditation is a status or achievement as a result of quality assessment by MQA. Accreditation status by MQA has many advantages. Besides being a benchmark for quality programme, it also has other advantages such as: (i) Students are eligible to apply for loan from funding agencies such as National Higher Education Fund (PTPTN). (ii) Students are eligible to continue their studies in higher education institutions and obtain credit transfer. However, the final decision lies with the institution concerned. (iii) Students can be considered for employment in the public sector. In many cases, even private sector employer consider accredited programmes in their selection of graduates for employment. (iv) Institutions can franchise their accredited programmes to other institutions, subject to certain conditions. 12
6.3 SEARCH FOR QUALIFICATIONS (EXAMPLE) STEP 1: GO TO MQA WEBSITE: http://www.mqa.gov.my STEP 2: CLICK MALAYSIA QUALIFICATIONS REGISTER (MQR) STEP 3: CLICK: LIST OF QUALIFICATIONS: PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS AND TYPE IPTS NAME 13
STEP 4: The following page will appear, check on VALIDITY PERIOD for the programme of your choice. 7.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENT ENTERING PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS FOR DIPLOMA HOLDERS / EQUIVALENT 14
The general requirement in entering public institutions as in Attachment 1. 8.0 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATIONS (EXAMPLE) The example for programme specifications for Bachelor of Accounting, UTM as in Attachment 2. 9.0 APPLICATION PROCESS The application for public institutions is through Unit Pusat Universiti (UPU), Department of Higher Education. The application for private institutions is through the institutions itself. 9.1 APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND GUIDELINE FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS The procedure and guideline for the application in public institutions as in Attachment 3. 9.2 ONLINE APPLICATION GUIDELINE The guideline and process for online application as in Attachment 4. 9.3 BUYING PIN / ID NO GUIDELINE The guideline for buying PIN / ID No as in Attachment 5. 15
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