SWINBURNE FOUNDATION, DIPLOMA, UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS 2012 swinburne.edu.my CONTENTS
Welcome to Swinburne Sarawak 1 Why Swinburne Sarawak? 2 About Kuching 3 Swinburne Sarawak difference 4 Swinburne Sarawak pathways 6 English language programs 8 Study abroad and exchange programs 11 Campus life 12 Accommodation 13 Program listing 14
Program information Commerce / Business 16 Design 20 Engineering 22 ICT 27 Science 29 Postgraduate by Coursework 30 Postgraduate by Research 32
How to apply 33
Application form 35 Welcome to Swinburne Sarawak
From its beginnings more than 100 years ago, Swinburne has grown to be one of Australia’s leading teaching and research universities.
Swinburne has been providing real life At the same time we are developing education and research programs for 104 years. undergraduate and postgraduate experiences, The University has now also been doing that job including research, development, and project at the Sarawak campus for 11 years. work that links to the rich culture and economic promise of Sarawak and the region. Swinburne Sarawak is one of eight elite universities that have been awarded self- This program/course guide has been designed accrediting status by the Malaysian to assist you in finding details about the Qualifications Agency, giving full recognition of programs available at the Sarawak branch the University’s programs. The 2009 MQA campus that include Diploma, Foundation, Rating System for Malaysian Higher Education Degree, Masters and Doctoral/PhD programs. Institutions (SETARA ’09) also placed the We offer you a choice of either completing your University in its Tier 5: Excellent status category. program locally with us at the Sarawak campus Globally, Swinburne University of Technology or at one of the campuses in Melbourne, has risen in the Shanghai Jiao Tong register of Australia. Since the programs and units of study the world’s 500 top universities. are the same, if your results meet the requirements you are able to transfer to or from The offer Swinburne can make you is that if you Australia/Malaysia at the end of any term- choose to study at our Sarawak campus you subject to obtaining the appropriate visa from will become part of an extended, international, the relevant government. professional community and carry the recognition of that status with you throughout The Branch Campus University in Sarawak is a Malaysia, the region, and the rest of the world. partnership between Swinburne University of Technology in Australia and the State As a Branch Campus University in Malaysia, Government of Sarawak, operating through two Swinburne offers undifferentiated degrees at all foundations, Yayasan Sarawak (Sarawak campuses; the Australian and Malaysian Foundation) and the Sarawak Higher Education campuses award the same testamur Foundation. Currently students from 51 (parchment). Programs currently offered include countries as well as from West and East Engineering, Commerce/Business, IT/ Malaysia study here. Computing, Science, Design and English. The programs offered at Swinburne are designed to prepare graduates to live and work in a world in which professionals need to be capable of very high levels of proficiency and to be able to act on both a local and an international level. A Swinburne education emphasises the development of the skills graduates need to gain employment with high salaries, or to go out and set up new ventures - new businesses - new companies, and consequently to end up employing others.
Please ask our staff if you want further details.
Come and join us. Professor Helmut Lueckenhausen Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive
1 Why Swinburne Sarawak?
Modern and safe campus Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus has been educating Swinburne Sarawak offers a supportive, secure students since 2000. We are a and peaceful environment. On campus are a multidisciplinary institution with about 4,000 lecture theatre, science and engineering students. International students hail from laboratories, lecture rooms equipped with more than 50 countries. state-of-the-art library, a multi-purpose hall, Wi-Fi- connectivity, and accommodation, so you’ll get the most ouf of your studies. Quality teaching With a reputation for quality education and research, Swinburne Sarawak attracts highly qualified academics.
It is one of only 18 universities in Malaysia to be Swinburne University of rated Tier 5: Excellent by the Malaysian International study options Technology has been rated Qualifications Agency’s 2009 Rating System for Swinburne Sarawak undergraduates have the among the top 500 Higher Education (SETARA ’09). This is the opportunity to spend a term or two at our research universities and highest tier achieved by any university in the Melbourne campus through a student country. the top 100 universities in Exchange Program. Swinburne has also the field of physics by the In 2010 Swinburne Sarawak was one of only developed student exchange agreements with eight universities awarded self-accreditation over 50 institutions around the world where our Academic Ranking of World status by the Ministry of Higher Education undergraduates may go on exchange. Our Universities. Malaysia, giving the university autonomy to partners are primarily based in Western Europe, accredit its own programs. North America, Scandinavia, Asia and the The Good Universities Guide United Kingdom. 2012 has rated Swinburne In the international front, Swinburne consolidated its place for a third year in a row in Additionally, our Study Abroad program allows as the best university in the 2011 Academic Ranking of World you to complete part of your studies with Melbourne for graduate Universities (formerly Shanghai Jiao Tong Swinburne’s partner universities in Europe, satisfaction and teaching Academic Ranking of World Universities) as well North and South America as well as Asia. as being one of the top 100 research quality, and AS the best universities in the world in the field of physics. A wide range of program options university in Victoria for We are also named in the top 500 by the QS With qualifications ranging from foundation/ producing graduates with World University Rankings 2010. pre-u, diplomas, bachelor and master programs generic skills. Our main campus in Melbourne, Australia has to PhDs, you can choose programs and been awarded more five-star ratings in the pathways to suit your individual interests and ‘educational experience’ category than any career aspirations.Modern and safe campus
other university in Melbourne, including
‘teaching quality and graduate satisfaction’
category, by The Good Universities Guide 2012.
Preparation for the real world
Our focus is on producing work-ready
graduates. We maintain close relationships with
industry partners to ensure our programs are in line with the future needs of industry, and give
students opportunities to work on ‘real-life’
scenarios facing business and the community.
Swinburne Sarawak has been rated Tier 5:Excellent by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) in its 2009 Rating System for Higher Education (SETARA ’09), and was awarded self-accreditation status by the Ministry of Higher Education 2 (MoHE) Malaysia. About Kuching
Your community Swinburne’s Sarawak campus is situated in Kuching. The capital city of the state of Sarawak, Kuching has been described as one of the most liveable and attractive cities in the region.
Home to over 600,000 people, one thing most visitors notice about Kuching is its greenery and clean environment. This is not surprising Photo courtesy of PPES Works (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd as it is modelled as a garden city. Exploring Malaysia Getting around is easy as most places of iinterest are located close to each other. Some Malaysia is a multicultural country of about are within walking distance of one another. 28 million people. With well-established Public transport is easily available. Taxis, only a infrastructure for banking, communication, phone call away, can be found throughout the transportation and education, it is one of the city. more developed countries in Southeast Asia.
There are many places for shopping, dining Well linked to the rest of the world, the country and entertainment. For instance, a large is geographically divided into Peninsular shopping mall is only 10 minutes’ walk from Malaysia, located on the Malay Peninsula, and Swinburne Sarawak, and is a popular haunt Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo. among students. Malaysia is a melting pot of colourful cultures and is made up of a good mix of Malays, There is a good choice of coffee bars, Chinese, Indians and other ethnic and restaurants and cafes serving local as well as indigenous groups. While Malay is the national Western and other Asian cuisines. Cineplexes language, English is widely spoken. show the latest Hollywood hits while lounge bars are common place. The culinary scene is varied and colourful as a result of the diverse cultures. You’ll find Asian Matthew Hinds, Australia About an hour from the city are attractive and Western cafes and restaurants aplenty. Bachelor of Engineering (Civil beaches with hotels and resorts offering Eating out is widely popular and affordable. Engineering)/Bachelor of Commerce packages from five star to those that meet the needs of the budget traveller. A number of As the weather is hot and humid most of the “I think it’s amazing how two countries can national parks are also within easy reach of the year relaxed, comfortable clothing is be relatively close to each other but be so city, making day trips possible. recommended. However from around different in terms of culture and general November to March, the Monsoons bring much lifestyle. Kuching has a very relaxed lifestyle rain to the country and is commonly known as and its people helpful, and the food, great!” the ‘wet season’.
Kuching has been described as one of the most liveable and attractive cities in the region.
Photo courtesy of tHe Spring Kuching 3 The Swinburne Sarawak difference
Swinburne Sarawak’s approach to learning Assessment methods Majors puts you at the heart of everything we do. At Swinburne Sarawak, assessment takes Most three-year degrees at Swinburne Our programs give you the skills you need various forms. You could be assessed through comprise 24 units of study. You undertake the – not just the theory – so you’ll have a combination of assignments, reports, majority of these units in your primary area of first-hand knowledge of what’s needed examinations, practical, class presentations, study, which becomes your major. Your major when you start work. Our teaching staff journal keeping, class participation and group allows you to broaden your knowledge in a uses a number of innovative methods to projects. particular area. For example, if you undertake a promote understanding of your chosen area Bachelor of Commerce, you can major in of study. During your program, you’ll work to real-world accounting and finance, human resource expectations. All of our programs have management, international business, marketing work-based elements, which can include Modes of study or management. projects and work scenarios to ensure you are
You will have the opportunity to participate in a work ready. The skills you learn are directly Minors variety of modes of study depending on your relevant to performing tasks in the workplace. chosen program, and whether you are studying A minor is a set of subjects (shorter than a foundation, diploma or an undergraduate Undergraduate degrees major) studied throughout a degree. The degree. These may include lectures, Swinburne degrees encourage independent number of subjects in a minor may vary workshops, tutorials, laboratory sessions, group between programs. Studying a minor will allow work, cross-discipline projects, case studies, learning and provide a supportive framework for you to research, analyse and solve problems in you to expand your career options by adding practical sessions, discussion groups and another area of expertise. You can also add individual research projects. your chosen field of study. depth to your qualification by studying units Flexible program structure related to your major. For example, with a Bachelor of Commerce, you could major in Our flexible program structure allows you to management and undertake a minor in add depth and breadth to your degree, by marketing, media or psychology. letting you choose from an extensive range of subjects from different disciplines.
16 UNITS 16 UNITS Professional Major Professional Major
+ or +
8 UNITS 4 UNITS Co-Major Minor
4 UNITS Minor
4 10 units of study in a calendar year for undergraduate programs
The Swinburne Sarawak academic calendar consists of two long terms of 12 contact weeks each and a short term of six contact weeks. You may choose to commence your study at any of the terms in February or September. Please note that some programs may not be offered at these terms.
Degree students are able to take up to 10 units of study in a full-load academic year, compared to eight in a conventional two-term academic year. The University also gives you the flexibility to tailor your study load in each term according Elective units to your personal ambition and abilities.
The remaining units that make up your degree The number of units of study and the credit are called elective units, which you can use to hours you are required to complete in the explore related or non-related areas of interest. respective programs remains the same as Depending on your program structure and those offered by Swinburne Australia. timetable availability, you may be able to use these units to complete a double major, a major Careers in the Curriculum and a minor, or a major with two minors. Please Careers in the Curriculum is a not-for-credit unit note that some four-year degrees may not offer of study that helps you develop career planning the same flexibility. and management skills. You will develop a personal study and career plan and explore Effective Communication Electives Plus available job options, while also getting Minor invaluable practical advice on job applications, This minor is designed to enhance oral and résumé preparation and interviews. written communication skills required for the workplace and foster teamwork skills. The Professional Learning Model following units are offered: Our Professional Learning Model lets you learn n SWK2001 Workplace Communication Skills by doing and prepares you for professional life n HAH103 Critical Thinking after university. We give you strong career skills, n SWK2002 Business Communication Skills up-to-date knowledge of your chosen n HAT213 Analysing and Writing English profession and exposure to real-world scenarios as you study for your degree. For 2012: Term One: n SWK2001 Workplace Communication Skills
Winter Term: n HAH103 Critical Thinking
Term Two: n SWK2002 Business Communication Skills n HAT213 Analysing and Writing English
5 Swinburne Sarawak pathways
Offering programs from Foundation to PhD Foundation Studies levels, Swinburne Sarawak makes it easy to Foundation studies is specifically designed for pathway between different program levels students to help you prepare – and meet the and provides you with a supportive learning entry requirements – for bachelor degree environment to help you adjust to university studies. It gives you a chance to build up your life. skills and find out what you’re good at even before you have begun your university studies.
Foundation Studies and diplomas The scheduled program contact hours in Foundation studies and diplomas are designed Swinburne Sarawak’s Foundation programs are to prepare you for direct entry to a bachelor made up of the classes students are required to degree at Swinburne Sarawak. You’ll enjoy attend and their examinations. smaller classes, more contact hours and one-on-one time with your lecturers, giving you We have Foundation Studies programs in every opportunity to succeed in your university business, design, information technology/ multimedia and engineering/science. Once you studies. have successfully completed Foundation Studies, you can progress directly into the first year of a bachelor degree.
There are three intakes for foundation programs. These are in January, April and September.
SPM / O Level STPM / A Level University studies or equivalent or equivalent or equivalent
English language programs (as required)
Swinburne Foundation Studies / Diploma
University Degree *
*Direct entry option to Year 2 of undergraduate studies (subject to credit transfer) Note: Postgraduate options are available upon successful completion of undergraduate studies.
6 Diplomas Diplomas provide a direct pathway to the second year of a bachelor degree at Swinburne Sarawak. The units are similar to first year of a bachelor degree, but classes are smaller and you have more time with your lecturers to help you adjust.
Swinburne offers diplomas in business and engineering.
While the diploma programs are designed as an alternative pathway for entry into Swinburne Swinburne SARAWAK makes it easy Sarawak’s undergraduate programs, they are to pathway between different also recognised as a qualification for career advancement. Students who have completed PROGRAM levels and provides you the diploma program can opt to start a career in the industry with this qualification. with a supportive learning environment.
Firuz Zaripov, Uzbekistan Swinburne Foundation Studies (Engineering) “Foundation studies are different from school. At university, information is no longer given to us, we have to look for it ourselves. The one year at foundation helped us to adjust to university life and prepared us for the more challenging undergraduate study.”
7 English language programs
To help you improve your English Supplementary English Program for language, Swinburne Sarawak offers you a Foundation Students – English Proficiency range of English programs. English Proficiency is a pre-requisite program you must pass to complete your studies The university determines whether you need to successfully. On passing English Proficiency, enrol on an English program on the basis of you may still be required to study your existing English language qualifications, Supplementary English in your diploma or e.g. an up-to-date IELTS band, the English degree program. Placement Test of the School of Language and Foundation. The program is five hours per week for 13 weeks, totalling 65 class hours. The program Programs teaches General English and it focuses on The objective of Swinburne Sarawak’s English sentence level grammar, short pieces of writing programs is to provide you with English support and oral presentation skills. to enable you to cope better with your program of studies. Supplementary English Program for Diploma and Degree Students We have two types of English language The Supplementary English Program is required programs: intensive and supplementary. The if you do not meet the university’s English Swinburne Sarawak English Placement Test requirements for your program of study. You determines which English program will benefit must pass your Supplementary English you most. The Intensive English program runs modules in order to graduate. in the months before your diploma, foundation We offer Supplementary English in three or degree program, whereas the Supplementary modules: Reading for Academic Purposes, English programs run during your main Academic Writing, and Listening and Speaking. program. The Supplementary English modules cannot be Intensive English Program taken at the same time; only one module can This program is divided into Basic Intensive be taken in a single semester. Each module is English (BIE); Intermediate Intensive English (IIE) four hours a week for 12 weeks i.e. 48 hours in and Upper Intermediate Intensive English (UIIE) all. These modules should be taken in the first and is designed to give you maximum and second year of the main program. interactive learning practice in listening, Reading for Academic Purposes module speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary and This module helps you improve your English grammar. proficiency and focuses on the reading of Each level runs for 10 weeks and comprises academic texts. 200 hours of learning in the classroom, Academic Writing module language laboratory and library. It covers This module is designed to help you improve General English and English for Academic your academic writing skills to enable you to Purposes. Students have to pass a level to write your diploma or degree assignments in move on to the next level. clear, correct and coherent English. The Upper Intermediate Intensive English (UIIE) includes two hours of IELTS training per week for students who wish to take the IELTS test.
8 Listening and Speaking module Delivery mode This is an aural-oral course that improves your Class hours: at least 20 hours per week for oral and aural English proficiency. It develops Intensive English; five hours per week for English your ability to listen and speak in English, take Proficiency, and four hours per week for each of lecture notes, make short oral presentations the other Supplementary English modules. and take part confidently in discussions. n Class size: average of 20 students These Supplementary English programs focus n Facilities: modern classrooms, language on enhancing the following skills: laboratory, library and others n Speaking skills n Lecturers: friendly, experienced and qualified professionals n Active listening n Reading skills n Materials: print, audio, video and computer- based materials n Writing skills n Note-taking n Certificate for Intensive English: awarded on successful completion of Intensive English. n Research and library skills n Word-processing skills
English entry pathway
English Language Proficiency IELTS/TOEFL/MUET/SPM/UEC/O LEVEL/A LEVEL/EQUIVALENT
Does not meet Meet Requirements requirements
Swinburne Sarawak Program of Choice Does not meet English Placement Test requirements (EPT)
Program of Choice Intensive English (with Supplementary English Meet Requirements Program if applicable)
9 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS continued
English programs fee structure
Program Malaysian Students International Students Intensive English (BIE, IIE, UIIE) RM2,150 per level RM2,500 per level Supplementary English n English Proficiency RM1,000 RM1,200 n Reading for Academic Purposes RM400 RM400 n Academic Writing RM400 RM400 n Listening and Speaking RM400 RM400
English language requirements
English Language Proficiency Foundation and Diploma Undergraduate Postgraduate
IELTS 5.5 (no individual band 6.0 (no individual band 6.5 (no individual band below 5.0) below 6.0) below 6.0) TOEFL (Paper based) a 527 550 575 b (Internet-based) 71 80 90 SPM* B - - UEC** A2 A2 - MUET*** 4 4 - GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level Score of ‘C’ or better for ‘O’ Score of ‘C’ or better - level English for ‘A’ level English International Baccalaureate Minimum of 4 in English A1 or A2 (Higher and Standard - Levels) or Minimum of 5 in English B (Higher Level)
* Students with a C+ or C English grade are required to enter the Intensive English program at UIIE; students with a D or E English grade are required to sit the Swinburne Sarawak English Placement Test to determine the level of Intensive English program they must enter.
** Students with a B3 to B6 English grade are required to sit the Swinburne Sarawak English Placement Test to determine whether they require additional English classes.
*** Students who obtain band 1 to 3 in MUET are required to sit the Swinburne Sarawak English Placement Test to determine whether they require additional English classes.
a Foundation and diploma programs - minimum Test of Written English [TWE] score of 4.5 Undergraduate programs - minimum Test of Written English [TWE] score of 5.0 Postgraduate programs – minimum Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5.0
b Foundation and diploma programs - with no band less than 18 Undergraduate programs - with no band less than 20 Postgraduate programs – with no band less than 20
10 Study Abroad & Exchange programs
Swinburne Sarawak’s Study Abroad Living and learning environment Program allows students from all over the Kuching is a modern city with excellent world to do part of their studies at the infrastructure and facilities such as banking, university. Since it was established, the telecommunication, and transportation. The university has played host to numerous relaxed lifestyle makes the city a pleasant students from Europe and the United destination for tertiary education. States.
An Exchange Program is available to Orientation students from Swinburne’s partner Orientation will be held for all students. This is universities in Asia, Europe, North to equip you with all the information for a America, Scandinavia and the United successful Study Abroad and Exchange Kingdom. experience. The orientation program is If your institution has such an arrangement designed to provide you with an academic, with Swinburne, you may apply to go on social and cultural introduction to life at exchange to Swinburne Sarawak. Many Swinburne and in Sarawak. have found doing part of their studies at Swinburne Sarawak to be a highly Teaching style rewarding experience. Classroom teaching will utilise applied swinburne.edu.my/abroad commercial examples relevant to the Asian region. Lectures are held weekly and students are given an overview of the week’s materials. Study at Swinburne Sarawak Tutorials are an opportunity for students to Students joining the Study Abroad and meet in smaller groups to discuss lecture Exchange program at Swinburne Sarawak can materials. Laboratory sessions are held for spend one or two terms at the university and some subjects to enable students to gain may begin their studies in either Term 1 or practical knowledge of their academic area. Term 2.
The 12-week program requires you to take a Assessment at Swinburne full-time study load which is 50 credit points or Just as there are many teaching methods used 30 ECTS per term. As most Swinburne at Swinburne, there are also many ways your subjects are 12.5 credit points, you will work may be assessed. These include generally take four subjects in a term. assignments, reports, examinations, class During your term at Swinburne Sarawak, you presentations, journal keeping, class will have the opportunity to integrate into the participation and group projects. Most local community and learn about its culture and subjects will use a combination of assessment lifestyle, while completing your studies. methods. At the end of the term you will be awarded a result for each subject.
Your credit transfer You will need to negotiate with your home institution before leaving for Swinburne Sarawak to ensure your classes here will be credited to your home program. At the end of your studies here, you will be issued a Swinburne University Academic Record (transcript) so that you can have your studies credited at your home institution.
11 Campus life
Swinburne Sarawak is a lively campus with Student services Student life a range of facilities designed to support and Student assistance Student council help you balance the demands of study with The Student Operations, and Business The Swinburne Sarawak Student Council helps your other interests, giving you Development and Communications units assist new students adjust to university life through its opportunities to meet new friends and students in several areas. The latter will be your orientation programs and other annual activities. adjust to study in Kuching. first point of contact when you arrive. These activities are a great way to make new
friends and see what Sarawak has to offer. These units will provide you with on-going Facilities Every Swinburne Sarawak student is support throughout your time here which Swinburne Sarawak is custom-designed to includes your accommodation, visa, opening of automatically a member of the council. accommodate its range of programs and bank account, program information as well as Clubs and societies intercampus transfer. rapidly growing student population, offering Swinburne Sarawak clubs and societies are students access to higly advance facilities: Careers and employment services very active. Covering every social, sporting, n a 350-seat lecture theatre Our experienced career advisers offer free regional and cultural interest you can think of, advice on graduate recruitment. They also n a state-of-the-art digital resource centre there’s bound to be a club or society just for provide free résumé-checking services, that seats over 700 you. And if not, you can always start your own! interview practice sessions and career seminars n 42 computer and science laboratories and workshops. including two 24-hour computer labs Events and activities n 46 engineering and science workshops Housing and residential services Events and cultural activities - including trips to n a multi-purpose hall that accommodates The Student Services section will be able to popular tourist destinations around Kuching - provide information and advice to students 900 allows you to enjoy a balance between life and looking for affordable and secure n 93 state-of-the-art lecture halls and tutorial study, make new friends and experience the accommodation, whether on or off campus. rooms sights and sounds of Sarawak. The Swinburne n a student lounge Counselling Sarawak Student Council, in collaboration with n campus-wide Wi-Fi connectivity Swinburne students can access free staff of the university, organises orientation and n sports and recreational facilities counselling for any study, work, personal or day trips for new students. relationship issues they are experiencing.
Scholarship and financial assistance Swinburne Sarawak awards students who excel academically and those who display good leadership skills, with scholarship each term. The university also assist eligible students who perform well in their studies to apply for financial assistance.
Swinburne Sarawak offers you state-of-the-art technology in a contemporary environment, helping you to get the most out of your study experience.
12 Estimated basic expenses
Accommodation Accommodation* Food Books RM3,840 - 9,480 + RM6,000 - 8,000 + RM4,500
Yearly Monthly From on-campus hostel to off-campus = RM14,340 - RM21,980 RM1,195 - 1,832 rooms and apartments, a range of housing options is available to the student. *on-campus hostel for 12 months swinburne.edu.my/student_operations/ accommodation
On-campus accommodation Off-campus accommodation Private rental and share accommodation Two fully furnished on-campus hostels, The Tabuan Plaza off-campus apartments are You may choose to rent an apartment on your separated into male and female blocks, located within a reasonable distance from the own or rent a house or apartment with other accommodate more than 400 students. campus. students. If you require such accommodation you are advised to contact the university. A data Rooms are available for single occupancy or The apartment units are equipped with twin-sharing. Furnishings include a bed, study base of these accommodation may be obtained security access terminal for the safety of its table, chair and wardrobe. Wall fans are a from Student Services. Viewing of the premises tenant. Each room is furnished with a single standard feature while selected units are can be arranged. equipped with air-conditioning. bed, study table and chair, wardrobe, fan and curtains. Students share a common area, You are advised to consider a short-term Besides Wi-Fi access, amenities include kitchen and two bathrooms. The apartment lodging option when you first arrive and then common reading/visitor areas, kitchen and dining rooms as well as laundry and drying comes with a dining set and refrigerator. look for a place after you are more settled. areas. Rental is between RM270.00 and RM450.00 For private rental, the student is normally Security is provided 24 hours a day and per month and includes utilities. required to sign a tenancy agreement with the university staff look into the needs of each landlord. hostel block. To reserve a room, a booking fee Due to the varying nature of off-campus accommodation costs, all costs in this section are is required. Payment of rental is to be made in indicative only. full for each term. Temporary accommodation New students who seek off-campus housing First-year students are given priority for Type of room monthly rental are advised to lodge temporarily at budget on-campus accommodation. After one year of hotels while looking for suitable residence, students are required to vacate the Option AX RM420 hostels although requests to stay on may be accommodation. Budget hotel rates may range considered on a case-by-case basis. (twin, master bedroom) from RM50 to RM150 per night. You may seek the assistance of Business Development and Option A RM370 Communications for help in locating budget ( twin, master bedroom) hotels. MONTHLY ON-CAMPUS HOSTEL RENTAL Option ASX RM450 ( single, master bedroom) Living expenses The cost of living in Kuching is affordable Single Option BX RM370 With fan RM530 although this depends on your lifestyle. As a ( large twin with fan) guide, the monthly expenditure starts from a With air-conditioning RM790 Option B RM320 minimum of about RM1,200 to RM1,800. (medium twin with fan) Twin-Sharing Option C RM270 With fan RM320 ( small twin with fan) With air-conditioning RM480 Option D RM420 (single with fan)
NOTE: A request for air-conditioning is available for master bedrooms only. You are advised * Prices listed are current for 2012. to book at least six weeks ahead, and a booking fee is required. Please check www.swinburne.edu.my/student_ A complimentary shuttle service to and operations/accommodation from the campus is provided. for up-to-date information on accommodation 13 KEY Codes M Fees for Malaysian students Foundation, I Fees for International students RM Ringgit Malaysia CS – Course Search AM Advanced Maths Diploma, Refer to Course Search for more information MA Maths (any) about this program: www.swinburne.edu.my/ Undergraduate PHY Physics courses/ and Postgraduate SC Science Programs 2012
COURSE DURATION INTAKE 2012 INDICATIVE PREREQUISITE PAGE FEES* SUBJECTS COMMERCE / BUSINESS Swinburne Foundation Studies (Business) 1 year Jan, Apr, Sep M: RM13,200 / Nil 16 I: RM16,100 total Diploma of Business 2.5 - 3 years Apr, Sep M: RM7,000 / Pass in Maths, credit in 16 I: RM8,080 annual Maths for Accounting major Bachelor of Commerce 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM17,100 / Nil 17 I: RM20,000 annual Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM17,100 / Nil 17 I: RM20,000 annual Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM17,100 / Nil 18 I: RM20,000 annual Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM17,100 / Nil 18 I: RM20,000 annual Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM17,100 / Nil 18 I: RM20,000 annual Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM17,100 / Nil 19 I: RM20,000 annual Bachelor of Commerce (Management) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM17,100 / Nil 19 I: RM20,000 annual Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM17,100 / Nil 19 I: RM20,000 annual DESIGN Swinburne Foundation Studies (Design) 1 year Jan, Apr, Sep M: RM13,200 / Nil 20 I: RM16,100 total Bachelor of Design (Graphic Design) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 / Preferably any art, 20 I: RM25,300 annual design or media subject Bachelor of Design (Multimedia Design) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 / Preferably any art, 21 I: RM25,300 annual design or media subject ENGINEERING Swinburne Foundation Studies (Engineering/Science) 1 year Jan, Apr, Sep M: RM13,200 / AM or PHY 22 I: RM16,100 total Diploma of Engineering 3 years Apr, Sep M: RM8,200 / MA + PHY or SC 22 I: RM9,280 annual Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) 4 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 / AM 23 I: RM25,250 annual Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) / Bachelor of Commerce 5 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 / AM 25 I: RM25,250 annual Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic Engineering) 4 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 / AM 23 I: RM25,250 annual Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) 4 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 / AM 24 I: RM25,250 annual Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) / Bachelor of 5 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 / AM 25 Commerce I: RM25,250 annual Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics) 4 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 / AM 24 I: RM25,250 annual Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics) / Bachelor of 5 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 / AM 26 Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering) I: RM25,250 annual Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering) 4 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 / AM 25 I: RM25,250 annual INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES Swinburne Foundation Studies (Information Technology/Multimedia) 1 year Jan, Apr, Sep M: RM13,200 / Nil 27 I: RM16,100 total Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM17,100 / Nil 28 I: RM20,000 annual Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM17,100 / MA or PHY 28 I: RM20,000 annual 14 COURSE DURATION INTAKE 2012 INDICATIVE PREREQUISITE PAGE FEES* SUBJECTS SCIENCE Swinburne Foundation Studies (Engineering/Science) 1 year Jan, Apr, Sep M: RM13,200/ AM or PHY 29 I: RM16,100 total Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 / Nil 29 I: RM25,300 annual POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS BY COURSEWORK Master of Management 1.5 years full Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct M: RM33,600/ A recognised bachelor 30 time / 3 years I: RM38,400 total degree part time Master of Arts (TESOL) 1.5 years full Feb, Sep M: RM24,000/ A recognised bachelor 31 time / 3 years I: RM27,600 total degree part time * Program fees The indicative tuition fees detailed in this publication relate to 2012 only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that tuition fees are as- sessed according to a student’s study load in each term, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All tuition fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Additional costs Tuition fees do not include minor equipment costs that may be incurred as part of your course (e.g. statistics calculators, some design equipment, study materials, study tour etc). Contact us via email at [email protected] for details.
Security deposit
International students are required by the Malaysian Immigration Department to make a security deposit. The deposit will be refunded upon graduation or if the student withdraws from the program. The rates of the security deposit, based on the country of origin of the student, are listed below:
COUNTRY SECURITY DEPOSIT (RM) Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore RM750.00 Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, The Philippines, Vietnam RM1,500.00 Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka RM2,000.00 Australia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, Pacific Islands RM2,500.00 Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Oman, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, RM3,000.00 Turkmenistan, UAE, Uzbekistan, Yemen Africa, Europe, Mauritius, USA RM3,500.00 Note: Security deposit for countries not listed above will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Other fees
MALAYSIAN STUDENTS ONLY Application fee RM100.00 (one-off) INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY Processing fee (non-refundable) includes those for visa processing, medical exam, application and registration RM1,000.00 (one-off) and student pass. Medical insurance: Diploma/Degree/Master of Arts (TESOL)* RM200.00 per term* Foundation RM200.00 per term Intensive English RM130.00 per level Master of Management RM100.00 per term *Winter term will not be charged insurance fee
Refundable deposit fee Please refer to Security deposit
INTAKE DATES Foundation 9 Jan Intensive English 23 Jan 2 Apr 9 Apr 3 Sept 25 Jun 18 Sept Diploma 2 Apr TESOL 20 Feb 3 Sept 3 Sept Degree 20 Feb Master of Management 30 Jan 3 Sept 30 Apr
15 Commerce / Business
With a targeted suite of quality, Career opportunities Program Structure professionally oriented business With further studies, graduates will be equipped for This program has five majors or streams: Accounting, careers in accounting, administration, e-commerce, Information Systems, Management, Marketing and Visual programs, Swinburne Sarawak human resources, international business, management, Communication. marketing, public relations, software development or equips you with a diverse range of The student will have to choose one of these streams system analysis, depending on the Bachelor’s program and must complete all eight core and 16 stream units for theoretical knowledge and and major specialisation selected. a total of 24 units. practical skills to prepare you for
the demands of tomorrow’s Units Offered business world. DIPLOMA Program Common units Business Developing Language and Learning Skills; Interpreting Business Data; Acquiring Business Awareness; Using Diploma of Business Information Technology; Reading and Speaking English Program information KPT/JPS (F4 - K042) 12/15 for Business; Using Basic Concepts of Economics; www.swinburne.edu.my/courses Recording Financial Transactions; Creating 2D Animation. Campus: Sarawak Duration: 2.5 – 3 years Stream units Questions? Intake: April, September +60 82 415 353 The Diploma of Business is designed to develop students Accounting Stream [email protected] as employable knowledge workers in the world of Contract Law; Financial Accounting Systems; Introduction business. Students gain a broad business education that to Entrepreneurship; Introduction to Finance; is further enhanced with studies in the areas of Management Accounting; Microeconomics; accounting, management, marketing, visual Organisational Behaviour; Preparing Financial Foundation Studies communication and information systems. Statements; Using Computerised Accounting Systems The program balances theory and practice, and stresses Business on the instillation of values, ethics and attitudes to enable Information Systems Stream graduates to demonstrate: Analysing and Designing Databases; Analysing System Swinburne Foundation Studies n knowledge and comprehension on fundamental Requirements; Business Data Communication and (Business) principles of their chosen field of study Networks; Developing Business Applications in .NET; KPT/JPS (F4-K022) 12/12 Creating Databases; Developing Web Applications; n use the knowledge and comprehension through Managing Projects; Modelling System Requirements; Campus: Sarawak methods that indicate professionalism in employment; Organisational Behaviour; Programming in .NET. Duration: One year n attain team and interpersonal skills appropriate to Intake: January, April, September employment Management Stream Introduction to Entrepreneurship; Introduction to Human This program is designed to prepare you for further n become responsible members of society Resource Management; Management Accounting; studies in business-related fields such as accounting, n use independent learning skills in further education Managing Projects; Marketing Planning; finance, entrepreneurship and innovation, human Microeconomics; Organisational Behaviour; Preparing resource management, international business, Financial Statements; Using Computerised Accounting management and marketing. It will allow you to develop Systems. fundamental skills in communications, IT and mathematics, and introduce you to specialised business Takudzwa Kathleen Zinyakatira, Marketing Stream study areas such as economics, accounting and Zimbabwe business. Buyer Behaviour; Integrated Marketing Communication; Swinburne Foundation Studies Marketing Planning; Marketing Research; Units of study (Business) Microeconomics; Organisational Behaviour; Preparing Units include: Academic and Communication Skills A and Financial Statements; Selling and Sales Management, B; Innovation and Change, Introductory Mathematics, “The lectures are well delivered although Using Computerised Accounting Systems. Information Technology, Law, Accounting, Marketing and each lecturer has a different approach. Also, Economics. more information on the subjects is easily Visual Communication Stream Compulsory Units available. Context and Culture; Creating 2D Character Animation; MPW1113 Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for those without Creating Digital Design; Creating Graphic Design; Design credit in BM at SPM level) The culture on campus is very diverse but Studies; Imaging for Narrative and Storyboards; MPW1133 Malaysian Studies Interactive Design for Web Technology; Introduction to I’ve learned to adapt and communicate MPW1143 Islamic Studies (for Muslims only) Entrepreneurship; Typography; Understanding MPW1153 Moral Studies (for non-Muslims only) effectively.” Contemporary Design Issues.
It is a requirement by the Ministry of Higher Education that all Malaysian students studying in the Private Higher Education Institutions take the compulsory units (MPW) and pass as a prerequisite for the award of certificate, diploma and degree.
Malaysian students must take the MPW units in the Summer Term (January) of your Foundation year.
Pathways For students who have completed SPM/ ‘O’ levels or an equivalent qualification, this program provides direct entry into Bachelor of Commerce programs at the Sarawak campus.
16 DIPLOMA Program continued University degrees
Pathways and Articulation Commerce Accounting If the student wishes to further their tertiary study, the attainment of this qualification will provide students with Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) a pathway into Swinburne’s Bachelor of Commerce, Design, or Information and Communication Technology KPT/JPS (F4-K018) 12/14 KPT/JPS (F4-K006) 10/15 programs. Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn Duration: 2.5 – 3 years Duration: 2.5 - 3 years Intake: Sarawak - February, September Intake: Sarawak – February, September Hawthorn - February, August, September* Career opportunities Hawthorn - February, August, September* Accounting graduates could be employed or self-employed * The September intake is only available to students in the areas of accounting and financial management. * September intake is only available to students progressing from the Diploma of Business (UniLink). progressing from Unilink Business Information systems graduates could be employed or Accounting is the language of business. By developing self-employed in a wide range of fields in business and The Bachelor of Commerce prepares students for a skills in this area, students will be able to operate on a information technology. Graduates will be able to work in career in the business profession. You will be required to global stage; evaluating, analysing and communicating systems analysis and design, database design, technical undertake a professional major in an area of the financial position and financial performance of an programming, IT project management and web specialisation, and combine it with either a co-major or organisation or individual. They will also understand programming. two minors. You can choose from a range of co-majors or business issues and processes allowing them to provide minors that add depth or breadth to your degree. information that forms the basis of key business Management graduates could be employed or decisions. Those who are talented can further progress to self-employed in a wide range of fields for example in Units of study senior management or board positions. business management, human resources, marketing and This program has a prescribed structure: Units of study sales management, international trade, and manufacturing n A professional major consisting of 16 units management. This course has a prescribed structure: n Eight additional units that can be undertaken either n A professional major consisting of 16 units as a co-major (8units), two minors (4 units each) Marketing graduates are well poised to move directly into n Two mandatory final year capstone units employment, pursuing job roles across a variety of different n One zero-credit unit, Careers in the Curriculum n Six additional units, comprising one minor (4 units) industry sectors with focus in sales and marketing Students are introduced to key fundamental concepts and two electives management. Possible careers relevant to this qualification behind certain business disciplines, which include the include product development, customer service, sales and following basic knowledge units: Accounting for n One zero-credit unit, Careers in the Curriculum. marketing, advertising and promotion, communication and Managers, Microeconomics, Introduction to Business market research. Law, Organisation and Management. Units include: Accounting for Managers, Organisation and Management, Introduction to Business Information For specific unit information, Visual Communication graduates could be employed or Systems, Microeconomics, Quantitative Analysis, visit swinburne.edu.my/courses/ self-employed in a wide range of fields in business, Introduction to Business Law, Financial Information marketing, advertising and design. Graduates will be able Systems, Finance, Management Accounting for Planning Career opportunities to work as marketing designers, advertising officers/ and Control, Analysis for Competitive Advantage, You could be employed or self-employed in a wide range executives, junior graphic designers, web designers and Financial Accounting, Accounting Theory, Auditing, of fields such as accountancy, business management, multimedia designers. Company Law, Taxation, Macroeconomics, Integrative financial management, human resources, marketing and Business Practice and Industry Consulting Project. sales management, international trade and
manufacturing management. For specific career For specific unit information, visit Madina Zhandakulova, Kazakhstan opportunities of individual majors, refer to the individual www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/ Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Commerce majors. Career opportunities Professional recognition An accounting degree can lead to a wide range of “My lecturers know their subjects well and Depending on the specialisation selected, graduates may positions in the vast, modern global market. You may find are very confident when they teach. The be eligible for membership to the following organisations: career opportunities in professional accounting practices Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI), CPA quality of education is good. In class we are and consultancies, fund management, general Australia (CPAA), Institute of Chartered Accountants in encouraged to participate actively and to get management, financial planning or in small businesses. Australia (ICAA), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), to know everyone well, which is actually for National Institute of Accountants (NIA), the Chartered Professional recognition our benefit. The culture and lifestyle in Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Australian Graduates are eligible to apply for membership with CPA Kuching are good too. The people here are Institute of Banking and Finance, Financial Services Australia (CPAA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants Institute of Australasia, Australian Institute of so nice. It’s a peaceful city so it’s a good of Australia (ICAA), the National Institute of Accountants Management (AIM), Australian Marketing Institute (AMI), (NIA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants place to study.” Australian Market and Social Research Society (AMSRS) (CIMA) and the Association of Chartered Certified and the Institute of Corporate Managers, Secretaries and Accountants (ACCA). Administrators.
17 University degrees continued
Accounting and Finance Finance Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) Bachelor of Commerce (Human and Finance) KPT/JPS (F4-K038) 10/15 Resource Management) KPT/JPS (F4-K032) 12/14 Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn KPT/JPS (F4-K007) 10/15 Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn Duration: 2.5 - 3 years Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn Duration: 2.5 - 3years Intake: Sarawak – February, September Duration: 2.5 - 3 years Intake: Sarawak - February, September Hawthorn - February, August, September* Intake: Sarawak – February, September Hawthorn - February, August, September* * September intake is only available to students Hawthorn - February, August, September* * The September intake is only available to students progressing from Unilink Business * September intake is only available to students progressing from the Diploma of Business (UniLink). progressing from Unilink Business This major explores the wide-reaching significance and A combination of accounting and finance disciplines, this power of finance in business, trade and government You will learn how to manage and coordinate people to program prepares you for a leading-edge career in circles. You will delve into the worlds of financial and achieve strategic business objectives. Human resource accounting, investment and finance industries. It capital markets and explore influences on those markets, management includes staff recruitment and selection, introduces the concepts of various study areas including investment analysis, risk management and business employee relations management, staff training and accounting, finance, management, statistics, economics, investments. development, job evaluation, change management and business law and information systems. occupational health and safety. Units of study Units of study Units of study This course has a prescribed structure: This program has a prescribed structure: n A professional major consisting of 14 units This program has a prescribed structure: n 21 accounting and finance specialisation units n n Eight additional units that can be undertaken either A professional major consisting of 16 units n Two mandatory final year capstone units as a co-major (8 units) or two minors (4 units each) n Eight additional units that can be undertaken either n One zero-credit unit, Careers in the Curriculum. as a co-major (8 units) or two minors (4 units each) n Two mandatory final year capstone units n One zero-credit unit, Careers in the Curriculum Units include: Accounting for Managers, Organisation and n One zero-credit unit, Careers in the Curriculum Management, Introduction to Business Information Systems, Microeconomics, Quantitative Analysis, Units include: Accounting for Managers, Organisation and Units include: Accounting for Managers, Microeconomics, Introduction to Business Law, Financial Information Management, Introduction to Business Information Organisation and Management, Introduction to Business Systems, Finance, Management Accounting for Planning Systems, Microeconomics, Quantitative Analysis, Law, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Fundamental of and Control, Analysis for Competitive Advantage, Introduction to Business Law, Financial Planning and Marketing, Organisational Behaviour, Organising and Financial Accounting, Accounting Theory, Auditing, Investment, Finance, Advanced Finance, Banking and Organisation, Human Resource Management, Human Company Law, Taxation, Macroeconomics, Financial Financial Markets, Financial Institutions and Monetary Resource Development, Leadership and Organisation Planning and Investment, Advanced Finance, Banking Policy, International Finance, Finance Law, Dynamics, International Human Resource Management, and Financial Markets, Financial Institutions and Macroeconomics, Integrative Business Practice and Managing Workplace Relations, Strategic Human Monetary Policy, International Finance, Finance Law, Industry Consulting Project. Resource Management and Entrepreneurship, Integrative Integrative Business Practice and Industry Consulting Business Practice and Industry Consulting Project. For specific unit information, visit Project. www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/ For specific unit information, visit www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/ For specific unit information, visit Career opportunities www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/ Graduates may find employment in the fields such as Career opportunities banking, broking, consumer finance, corporate finance, Once you have completed your degree, you may seek Career opportunities employment in many areas, including human resources, Accounting and finance are highly sought-after fields. economic analysis, financial analysis and forecasting, funds management, international banking, insurance, training and talent management, recruitment, change You may find employment with large or small companies, management, quality coordination, occupational health private practices, banks or other types of financial investment management, merchant banking and treasury management. and safety, employee relations and enterprise bargaining. institutions, and government-owned entities. Opportunities are available in nearly every business in every sector. Professional recognition Graduates are eligible to apply for membership with CPA Professional recognition Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia This degree has been specifically designed for students (ICAA), the National Institute of Accountants (NIA) and the seeking recognition by the Australian Human Resources Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Institute (AHRI).
18 International Business Management Marketing
Bachelor of Commerce (International Bachelor of Commerce (Management) Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) Business) KPT/JPS (F4-K028) 10/15 KPT/JPS (F4-K005) 10/15 KPT/JPS (F4-K008) 10/15 Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn Duration: 2.5 - 3 years Duration: 2.5 - 3 years Duration: 2.5 - 3 years Intake: Sarawak – February, September Intake: Sarawak – February, September Intake: Sarawak – February, September Hawthorn - February, August, September* Hawthorn - February, August, September* Hawthorn - February, August, September* * September intake is only available to students * September intake is only available to students * September intake is only available to students progressing from Unilink Business progressing from Unilink Business progressing from Unilink Business In this major you will learn the importance of managers Marketing professionals need to understand their
within business and discover how key resources must be markets, research customers’ needs and wants and In this major you will discover the importance of culture, planned, monitored and controlled to best meet strategic appreciate internal capabilities and objectives. In this politics, trade and business policies, time zones, business objectives. You will develop the skills to manage program, you will explore the significance of marketing in economic systems, currencies and business customs, yourself, organise and lead others, evaluate current the wider business context, and how business results are and their effects on an organisation with international situations and make creative and well-informed achieved through the development and endorsement of a interests. decisions, while learning to be an ethical and socially customer focus. Areas of study include market research, Units of study responsible manager. buyer behaviour, marketing metrics, marketing planning, This course has a prescribed structure: advertising and promotion. Units of study n A professional major consisting of 16 units This program has a prescribed structure: Units of study n Eight additional units that can be undertaken either n A professional major consisting of 16 units This program has a prescribed structure: as a co-major (8 units) or two minors (4 units each) n Eight additional units that can be undertaken either n A professional major consisting of 16 units n One zero-credit unit, Careers in the Curriculum as a co-major (8 units) or two minors (4 units each n Eight additional units that can be undertaken either n One zero-credit unit, Careers in the Curriculum as a co-major (8 units) or two minors (4 units each) Units include: Accounting for Managers, Microeconomics, n One zero-credit unit, Careers in the Curriculum Organisation and Management, Fundamentals of Units include: Accounting for Managers, Fundamentals of Marketing, International Finance and Law, Foundations of Marketing, Quantitative Analysis, Microeconomics, Units include: Fundamentals of Marketing, Accounting for International Business, Introduction to Business Law, Introduction to Business Law, Organisation and Managers, Microeconomics, Quantitative Analysis, South East Asia-Business Context , International Management, Introduction to Business Information Organisation and Management, Introduction to Business Marketing, Global Logistics Management, International Systems, Macroeconomics, Organisational Behaviour, Law, Buyer Behaviour, Marketing Research, Marketing Investment & Economic Development, International Organising & Organisation, Leadership and Organisation Law, Marketing Decision Analysis, Marketing Planning, Business Strategies, Comparative Regional Business, , Dynamics, Company Law, Management Decision Making Selling and Sales Management, Integrated Marketing Integrative Business Practice, Industry Consulting Project (Non-Accounting Stream), Entrepreneurship and Social Communication, Strategic Marketing, Integrative and European Union in the Business Context or Australian Responsibility, Integrative Business Practice and Industry Business Practice and Industry Consulting Project. Global Business Perspectives or Northeast Asia and India Business Context. Consulting Project. For specific unit information, visit www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/ For specific unit information, visit For specific unit information, visit www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/ www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/ Career opportunities Marketing degree can open up a world of exciting and Career opportunities Career opportunities varied career opportunities in a wide range of fields, This program will be your first step towards a rewarding Graduates skilled in management may find employment including services marketing, advertising, public career in international trade, finance, marketing, tourism, in a wide range of industries and positions. The skills relations, product and brand management, business hospitality, government departments, multinational acquired in your degree will equip you for roles with development, events and promotions, e-marketing, organisations and financial institutions that seek to serve supervisory and management potential, in the fields such communications, market research and analysis, direct international clients. as business administration, planning and design, quality marketing and international marketing. assurance, customer services, project management, Professional recognition events management and change management. Graduates may be eligible to become associates of the investment management, merchant banking and treasury Australian Marketing and Social Research Society management. (AMSRS) and the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI).
Professional recognition Graduates may be eligible for membership of Chartered Secretaries Australia and the Australian Institute of Management (AIM).
19 Design
Swinburne’s design program allow you to immerse yourself in a world of ideas, while gaining the hands-on skills you need for professional success. We encourage creativity and individuality, producing exceptional graduates who win recognition and awards for their outstanding Foundation Studies University degrees work. Design Graphic Design Swinburne Foundation Studies Bachelor of Design (Graphic Design) (Design) KPT/JPS (F4-K036) 07/14 KPT/JPS (F4-K024) 12/12 Program information Bachelor of Design (Communication www.swinburne.edu.my/courses Design) Campus: Sarawak Duration: One year Questions? Intake: January, April, September Campus: Graphic Design – Sarawak +60 82 415 353 Communication Design – Prahran [email protected] This program is designed to prepare you for further Duration: 2.5 – 3 years studies in areas such as communication design (graphic Intake: Graphic Design – February, September design) and digital media design (multimedia design). It Communication Design – February, August will allow you to develop communication, IT and mathematical skills and introduce you to specialised These programs aim to produce designers who are design units such as graphic design, drawing and imaginative, effective and well-informed. They have a illustration. strong research and technology base complemented by solid industry links. You will graduate with a diverse Units of study portfolio that reflects the ideas, production skills and Units include: Academic and Communication Skills A and experiences which will prepare you for the challenges of B; Innovation and Change; Information Technology; the exciting and evolving communication/graphic design Introductory Mathematics; Context and Culture; Graphic industry. Opportunities such as study tours and Design; Design Studies; Drawing and Illustration. international exchange programs are also available to Compulsory Units broaden your understanding of what design means MPW1113 Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for those without internationally. credit in BM at SPM level) MPW1133 Malaysian Studies Units of study MPW1143 Islamic Studies (for Muslims only) Units include: 20th Century Design; Methods of MPW1153 Moral Studies (for non-Muslims only) Investigation; Design Studio; Digital Design; Contemporary Design Issues; Introduction to It is a requirement by the Ministry of Higher Education Communication Design; Typography; Form and Structure that all Malaysian students studying in the Private Higher for Communication Design; Photography in Education Institutions take the compulsory units (MPW) Communication Design; Typography for Publication; and pass as a prerequisite for the award of certificate, Package Design; Branding and Identity; Communication diploma and degree. Design Strategy; Design for Production; Publication Design; Information and Interface Design. Malaysian students must take the MPW units in the Summer Term (January) of your Foundation year. Plus Co-Major Units (8 units)
Pathways Or Minor 1 (4 units) and Minor 2 (4 units) For students who have completed SPM/‘O’ levels or an Co-Major, Minor 1 and Minor 2 units are predetermined equivalent qualification, this program provides direct by the school entry into the Bachelor of Design (Multimedia Design) Career opportunities and Bachelor of Design (Graphic Design) at the Sarawak Employment may be found in design consultancies, campus. advertising, info graphics, design management, Career opportunities publishing, merchandising, packaging design, With further studies, graduates may become equipped communication strategy or design research. for careers in areas such as communication design For more information visit: (graphic design), multimedia design, film and television, www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/ interior design and industrial design.
20 Jong Mei Sien, Malaysia Bachelor of Design (Graphic Design) “I enjoy drawing and design so this program is perfect for me. The classes are clear and Multimedia Design reasonably easy to follow while the subjects are fascinating and challenging. Bachelor of Design (Multimedia Design) The lecturers have been helpful with KPT/JPS (F4-K027) 11/13 learning materials which are useful for our Bachelor of Design (Digital Media assignments and projects.” Design)
Campus: Multimedia – Sarawak Digital Media – Prahran Duration: 2.5 – 3 years Intake: Multimedia – February, September Digital Media – February, August
In these programs you will learn to bring together research, creative design thinking and industry-relevant technical skills for a range of multimedia applications including web, interactive digital media, handheld mobile devices and digital film and television production. The study of time-based sequence design provides you with expertise in animation, 3D modelling, digital video, audio media and communication design for electronic media.
Units of study Units include: 20th Century Design; Methods of Investigation; Design Studio; Digital Design; Contemporary Design Issues; 2D Animation; Imaging for Narrative and Storyboards; Interactive Design for Web Technology; 2D Character Animation; Interactive Design for Games and Web Applications; Digital Video Camera Techniques; Typography for Screen and Motion; Group Research Project; Multimedia Design New Technologies; Individual Research Project; Multimedia Design: Advanced Technology.
Plus Co-Major Units (8 units) Or Minor 1 (4 units) and Minor 2 (4 units) Co-Major, Minor 1 and Minor 2 units are predetermined by the School
Career opportunities Graduates may find work in design consultancies, design management, advertising agencies, media and entertainment studios, music video or corporate promotional video production, postproduction studios, video games entertainment, online educational games or web design and development. For more information visit: www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/
Game design project DMMD312 Multimedia Design: New Technologies
Game designed by Game designed by Steven Kizito Bukenya 4230728 (leader), Ronald Gary 4208757, Cheong Jo-Ann 4211197, Cheong Sue-Ann 4211189, Mohsen Nakhaei 4195817, Sailaja Naidu Indran 4219155 Chang Zhi Wei 4192915, Tracy Ling 4206444
21 Engineering
Swinburne is dedicated to maximising career opportunities for engineering graduates. Not Foundation Studies DIPLOMA only will you gain a comprehensive theoretical understanding, you will Engineering/Science Engineering also undertake real-world learning Swinburne Foundation Studies Diploma of Engineering for the 21st century. (Engineering/Science) KPT/JPS (F4-K40) 12/15 KPT/JPS (F4-K023) 12/12 Campus: Sarawak Duration: 3 years Campus: Sarawak Intake: April, September Duration: One year Intake: January, April, September Diploma of Engineering is a 3-year program that leads to 2 different engineering discipline specializations – Civil This program equips you for further studies across a and Mechanical. Each discipline is further divided into Program information range of science- and engineering-related areas the academic and vocational streams. In the academic www.swinburne.edu.my/courses including engineering, biotechnology and stream, students will be allocated advanced technical telecommunication and network engineering. It will allow units designed to facilitate their entry into degree you to develop fundamental communication, IT and programs upon completion. In the vocational stream, Questions? mathematics skills and to select foundation-studies students will be allocated hands-on and skills +60 82 415 353 streams in areas such as physics, chemistry, engineering, development units to prepare them for entry into the [email protected] mathematics and computer programming. industry workforce.
Units of study Program Structure Units include: Academic and Communication Skills A and The Diploma of Engineering consists of a total of 32 units B; Innovation and Change; Introductory Mathematics; with a combination of theoretical and practical exposure Information Technology; Science/Engineering (excluding the MPW units). Students opting for vocational Mathematics A and B; Physics or Chemistry. stream are required to take the units under Electives I Compulsory Units while students opting for academic stream are required MPW1113 Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for those without to take units under Electives II. credit in BM at SPM level) MPW1133 Malaysian Studies Units include MPW1143 Islamic Studies (for Muslims only) MPW1153 Moral Studies (for non-Muslims only) Common Units
It is a requirement by the Ministry of Higher Education Engineering Mathematics 1 & 2, Engineering Physics 1 & that all Malaysian students studying in the Private Higher 2, General English 1& 2, Workshop Technologies and Education Institutions take the compulsory units (MPW) Projects, IT & Communications; Engineering Materials, and pass as a prerequisite for the award of certificate, Introduction to Programming, Technical Communication diploma and degree. and Practices, Technical English 1 & 2, Engineering Mechanics 1 (Static) and 2 (Dynamic), Introduction to Malaysian students must take the MPW units in the Electrical Technology, Fluid Mechanics, Workplace Summer Term (January) of your Foundation year. Communication Skills.
Pathways Stream Units For students who have completed SPM/‘O’ levels or an Civil Engineering Stream equivalent qualification, this course provides direct entry into the degree courses at the Sarawak campus. Civil Engineering Projects, Reinforced Concrete Design, Students can also progress into the degree transfer Structural Steel Design, Project & Construction program at Hawthorn campus, UniLink Engineering, Management, Civil Engineering Laboratory 1 & 2, which prepares them for second-year entry into a related Geomechanics & Geotechnical Engineering, Research bachelor degree. Project.
Career opportunities Mechanical Engineering Stream With further studies, graduates may be equipped for Instrumentation and Measurements, Strength of Material, careers in areas such as engineering, biotechnology, Introduction to Mechatronics, Electrical Machines, computer systems design, management, manufacturing, System Modelling and Control, Manufacturing medicine, mining, network administration, Technology, Mechanical engineering Design, Design telecommunications and transport. Project.
For more information visit: Career opportunities www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/ Graduates are equipped for careers as technical officers performing operation, planning, analysis and supervision in relevant industries. The program is also a pathway to one of Swinburne’s engineering degree programs.
22 Mohamad Nazari bin Mohamad Zaidi, Malaysia Diploma of Electronic Engineering
“I chose electronic engineering because I university degrees think it is amazing. Each term, there are many new things to learn and I do this by Civil Engineering Electrical and Electronic asking questions, listening and studying Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Civil more. The lectures are very good so I Engineering) understand the subjects well, too.” Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and KPT/JPS (F4-K002) 07/16 Electronic Engineering) KPT/JPS (F4-K003) 09/15 Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn Duration: Four years Intake: Sarawak – February, September Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn Hawthorn – February, August, September* Duration: Four years Intake: Sarawak – February, September * The September intake is only available to students Hawthorn – February, August, September* progressing from the Diploma of Engineering (UniLink) * Hawthorn’s September intake is only available to students progressing from the Diploma of Engineering Civil engineering involves the design, construction and (UniLink) improvement of the built environment. Civil engineers provide the technical expertise and management skills to This broad-based program allows you to master the plan, design, construct, and maintain such facilities as fundamentals of electrical and electronic engineering, buildings, bridges, dams, water supply systems, waste with emphasis on electronic and microcontrollers-based treatment systems, road and rail networks, air and sea design, operation and control of electrical machines, ports. power-system generation and distribution, systems modelling, automation and control. Civil engineering offers a creative and rewarding career in many different areas that are essential to modern Units of study civilisation. Career prospects for civil engineers are good, Units include: Control Systems; Communications both in Malaysia and overseas because civil engineers Principles; Digital Electronics Design; Electrical are responsible for the design and construction of Machines; Electromagnetic Waves; Embedded sustainable buildings and infrastructure. They will Microcontrollers; Engineering Management and Business continue to be needed in considerable numbers for the Skills; Digital Signal and Image Processing; Integrated foreseeable future. Circuit Design, Analogue Electronics; Power Systems and Power Electronics. Units of study Units include: Professional Engineering, Mechanics of Career opportunities Structures, Materials and Processes, Structural You may pursue a career as a design engineer, project Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics 1, Energy and Motion, planner, product designer or project manager in a wide Sustainable Design, Engineering Mathematics, Civil spectrum of industries including automotive, robotics, Engineering Project, Design of Concrete Structures, aerospace, power industry, electronic appliances, Topographical Engineering, Road Engineering, Computer telecommunications, defense, manufacturing and Aided Engineering, Geomechanics, Urban Water industrial research centres. Resources, Design of Steel Structures, Geotechnical Professional recognition Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transport Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership Engineering, Water & Environmental Engineering, of Engineers Australia. Infrastructure Design Project, Infrastructure Management
Project, Research Project, Cost Engineering and A Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering Management. Engineering)/Bachelor of Commerce is also available.
In addition to the above units, the successful completion Refer to Course Search for full details: of HED400 Professional Experience in Engineering is www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/ required for the award of the degree and can be undertaken at any stage of the program
Career opportunities Career opportunities may be found in planning, design, construction management, administration, investigation or research engineering.
Professional recognition Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with Board of Engineering Malaysia (BEM) and graduate membership of Engineers Australia (EA). Refer to Course Search for full details: www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/
A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)/Bachelor of Commerce is also available.
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23 Anil a/l Gunasekaran, Malaysia Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics)
“With many industries now becoming more Mechanical Engineering automated, I think the future for robotics will Robotics and Mechatronics be a bright one. Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Although I didn’t have any expectations, the Engineering) lecturers are pretty good at delivering Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and KPT/JPS (F4-K001) 09/15 lectures and tutorials. The teaching method Mechatronics) Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn is generally quite good.” KPT/JPS (F4-K017) 09/15 Duration: Four years Intake: Sarawak – February, September Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn Hawthorn – February, August, September* Duration: Four years * The September intake is only available to students Intake: Sarawak – February, September progressing from the Diploma of Engineering (UniLink) Hawthorn – February, August, September* Mechanical engineering deals with the design, * The September intake is only available to students manufacture and maintenance of machine components progressing from the Diploma of Engineering (UniLink) and systems, from small domestic products to highly complex power generation, vehicle and aerospace This program prepares you to cross the traditional systems. You will study a combination of core boundaries between mechanical systems, machines, engineering, business management and design units computer hardware and software, control and electronic along with specialist electives. You will have the design. You can choose to focus your career in any one opportunity to undertake practical workshops and of these fields or may seek to meet growing employment industry-based projects throughout the program to get demand for multi skilled graduates from an industry that you job-ready. is pushing the limits of technology by exploiting the growing convergence of these fields. One such field of Units of study growth is robotic systems, encompassing automated Units include: Computer-Aided Engineering; Engineering assembly plants and driverless vehicles. Management; Fluid and Solid Mechanics; Materials and Manufacturing; Mechanical Design and Project Work; Units of study Mechanics of Structures; Control Engineering; Units include: Computing, Computer-Aided Engineering; Thermodynamics; Heat Transfer. You may also choose Electronics; Design and Development Project; Industrial from a list of electives in Manufacturing Engineering, Automation; Mechatronics System Design; Mechanical Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics or Aviation Design; Robotic Control; Software Engineering. Technology. Career opportunities For other available minors/electives in Sarawak campus, You may find employment as systems maintenance and please refer to www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/ design engineer, project planner, product designer or choice-of-minors.htm and/or consult the Program project manager in a range of industries including Coordinator of Mechanical Engineering. robotics, aerospace, chemical, defense, automotive, The successful completion of Professional Experience in manufacturing and industrial research. Engineering unit is required for the award of the degree and can be taken at any stage of the program. Students Professional recognition have the option to do Industry-Based Learning (IBL) for Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership six to 12 months in Year 3 Semester 2. A fee will apply of Engineers Australia (EA). This program has also been for this option. IBL can be used to fulfil the requirement professionally accredited by Board of Engineers Malaysia of HED400 Professional Experience in Engineering unit. (BEM) (Swinburne Sarawak only).
Career opportunities A Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics)/ You may find employment in many areas of industry and Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software commerce, including automotive, aviation, transport, Engineering) are also available. power, manufacturing, materials processing, appliance production, mechanical building services, mining and raw Refer to Course Search for full details: material conversion. Roles may include design, www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/ development, testing, innovation, project management, planning, research, quality control, and engineering management.
Professional recognition This program is accredited by Engineers Australia (EA). Graduates may be able to apply for admission to membership of EA.
A Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)/ Bachelor of Commerce is also available.
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24 university degrees continued Telecommunication and Civil / Commerce Mechanical / Commerce Network Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Bachelor of Engineering Engineering)/Bachelor of Commerce Engineering) / Bachelor of Commerce (Telecommunication and Network KPT/JPS (F4-K021) 10/15 KPT/JPS (F4-K022) 10/15 Engineering) KPT/JPS (F4-K004) 09/15 Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn Duration: Five years Duration: Five years Intake: Sarawak - February, September Intake: Sarawak - February, September Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn Hawthorn - February, August, September* Duration: Four years Hawthorn - February, August, September* Intake: Sarawak – February, September * The September intake is only available to students * The September intake is only available to students Hawthorn – February, August, September* progressing from Unilink Engineering. progressing from Unilink Engineering.
* The September intake is only available to students This program is designed to increase your knowledge, progressing from the Diploma of Engineering (UniLink) This program is designed to increase your knowledge, skills and understanding of civil engineering principles, skills and understanding of mechanical engineering This program aims to help you develop a broad mastery and provide you with a fundamental knowledge of principles and fundamental knowledge of commerce of the science and engineering principles underlying commerce studies.Typically, commerce studies studies. Typically, commerce studies commence in the telecommunication and network engineering. You will commence in the third year of the program. The two third year of the program. The two accredited commerce develop skills in radio frequency telecommunications with accredited commerce majors are Finance and majors are Finance and Management. Management. specialisation in wireless secure communications, Units of study advanced-level networking with a strong emphasis on Units include: Robotics and Mechatronics Projects; Units of study security, digital and analogue electronics, software Computer Aided Engineering, Material Processes and Units include: Professional Engineering, Mechanics of programming and mathematics. It combines detailed Manufacturing, Energy and Motion, Engineering Structures, Materials and Processes, Structural theoretical learning with extensive practical experience in Mathematics, Mechanics of Structures, Solid Mechanics, Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics 1, Energy and Motion, various aspects of networking and signal analysis used in Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Control Sustainable Design, Engineering Mathematics, Civil the telecommunications/networking field. Engineering, Machine Dynamics and Design, Mechanical Engineering Project, Design of Concrete Structures, Systems Design, Engineering Management; and Careers Topographical Engineering, Road Engineering, Computer This program is a combination of studies in computer in the Curriculum. Aided Engineering, Geomechanics, Urban Water hardware, telecommunications, networks and software Resources, Design of Steel Structures, Geotechnical development. It is also closely aligned with industry and In addition to these Mechanical Engineering subjects, Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transport in preparing students for Certification in CISCO and there are 12 units of Commerce studies to be completed Engineering, Water & Environmental Engineering, Microsoft. accordingly, depending on the selected major. Infrastructure Design Project, Infrastructure Management
Project, Research Project. Units of study The first two years of the recommended study sequence Units include: Telecommunication Technologies; Security, The first 2 years of the recommended study sequence are common between the single Bachelor of Engineering Mathematics; Software Development; LAN Principles; are common between the single Bachelor of Engineering and the double degree. This allows students with a Networks; Digital Electronics Design; Photonics and Fibre and the double degree. This allows students with a suitable level of achievements to make a transition to the Optics; IP Technologies; Circuits and Electronics; suitable level of achievements to make a transition to the double degree. Embedded Microcontrollers; Internet Technologies; double degree. Routing and Switching; Electromagnetic Waves; UNIX for The successful completion of HED400 Professional Telecommunications; Digital Signal and Image In addition to the above sequence, the successful Experience in Engineering unit is required for the award Processing; Communication Information Theory; Wireless completion of HED400 Professional experience in of the above degree and can be taken at any stage of the communications; Network Modelling & Analysis; Network Engineering is required for the award of the above program. Resilience and Security; Broadband Multimedia degree and can be taken at any stage of the program. Networks; Design and Development project. Students have the option to do Industry-Based Learning Students have the option to undertake Industry-Based (IBL) for six to 12 months in Year 3 Semester 2. A fee will Career opportunities Learning (IBL) for six to 12 months in Year 3 Semester 2. You may seek employment in the telecommunications, apply for this option. IBL can be used to fulfil the A fee will apply for this option. IBL can be used to fulfil networks, multimedia and internet technologies requirement of HED400 Professional Experience in the requirements of HED400 Professional Experience in industries, in fields such as applications engineering; Engineering unit. Engineering. designing, installing and commissioning Career opportunities telecommunications equipment; network security; Graduates of this double degree program may select Career opportunities embedded computing/software systems design; network paths from either Engineering or Commerce, or both Graduates of this double degree program may select switching and protocol design; and network analysis/ discipline areas. Graduates will have an advantage in the paths from either Civil Engineering or Commerce, or both design. market place compared to those with single discipline discipline areas. Graduates will have a relatively greater degrees. Professional recognition advantage and flexibility in the market place compared to Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership those with single discipline degrees. Professional recognition of Engineers Australia (EA). Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership Professional recognition of Engineers, Australia (EA). Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Refer to Course Search for full details: Board of Engineering Malaysia (BEM) and graduate Refer to Course Search for full details: www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/ membership of Engineers, Australia (EA). www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/
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25 university degrees continued Robotics and Mechatronics / Students have the option to do Industry-Based Learning (IBL) for six to 12 months in Year 3 Semester 2. A fee will Computer Science and apply for this option. IBL can be used to fulfil the Software Engineering requirements of Professional Experience in Engineering unit.
Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Career opportunities Mechatronics)/Bachelor of Science Graduates from this program can take up careers in a (Computer Science and Software wide spectrum of industries including robotics, Engineering) aerospace, chemical, defence, automotive and KPT/JPS (F4-K019) 10/15 manufacturing where complex software plays a major role, as well as in businesses that require extensive computer support, such as banking and commerce. Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn Contributions can be made to these industries in a variety Duration: Five years of roles including design engineer, software engineer, Intake: Sarawak - February, September project planner, product designer and project manager. Hawthorn - February, August, September* Professional recognition * The September intake is only available to students Students who compete this program are eligible to apply progressing from Unilink Engineering. for membership in Engineers Australia (EA) and the Australian Computer Society (ACS). This program provides a major focus on the application of advanced computing techniques on the design and Refer to Course Search for full details: operation of robotic and mechatronic systems. It www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/ combines mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and electronic and software engineering in the design, development and control of diverse systems used in the manufacturing, medicine and the service industries. Graduates of this program will have extensive skills in integrating engineering with software development, particularly relating to multi-disciplinary projects, and will have developed experience in working on team projects. They will also have well-developed oral, written and graphical communication skills. Jason Yong Hsien Ming, Malaysia Bachelor of Engineering Units of study Units include: Materials and Processes, Robotics and (Robotics and Mechatronics)/Bachelor of Mechatronics Project, Electonic Systems, Engineering Science (Computer Science and Software Mathematics, Mechanics of Structure, Energy and Engineering) Motion, Circuits and Electronics, Digital Electronics Design, Technical Software Development, Database “Nowadays, the incorporation of hardware Analysis and Design, Structural Mechanics, Electrical (electronics) and software is the norm. I Actuators and Sensors, Embedded Micro-controllers, Machine Design, Usability, Control and Automation, believe that by taking this program, it will Object Orientated Programming in C++, Machine help me to become more in demand. Dynamics, Mechatronics System Design, Internet Technologies, Software Development Practice, Design I also plan to pursue my postgraduate and Development Project, Engineering Management, studies.” Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Data Communication and Security, Robotic Control, Programming in Java, Design and Development Project, Software Project Practice and Management, Real Time Programming, Software Architectures and Design, Software Engineering Project, Software Deployment and Evolution Digital Signal and Image Processing and Careers in the Curriculum.
The first 2 years of the recommended study sequence are common between the single Bachelor of Engineering and the double degree. This allows students with a suitable level of achievements to make a transition to the double degree.
In addition to the above sequence, the successful completion of Professional Experience in Engineering is required for the award of the above degree and can be taken at any stage of the program.
26 Information and Communication Technologies Foundation Studies Swinburne has moved with the times and developed a range of Information and programs that are sensitive to the Communication Technology demands of the modern Swinburne Foundation Studies information economy. This ensures (Information Technology Stream) our graduates are confident, KPT/JPS (F4-K025) 12/12 business-savvy, work-ready Campus: Sarawak professionals. Duration: One year Intake: January, April, September This program prepares you for further studies in IT and Program information multimedia-related fields, such as information systems and multimedia integration. You will develop fundamental www.swinburne.edu.my/courses communication, mathematics and multimedia design skills, and be introduced to areas such as computer Questions? programming. +60 82 415 353 Units of study [email protected] Units include: Academic and Communication Skills A and B; Innovation and Change; Introductory Mathematics; Information Technology; Multimedia, Programming 1 and 2 and Science/ Engineering Mathematics A. Compulsory Units MPW1113 Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for those without credit in BM at SPM level) MPW1133 Malaysian Studies MPW1143 Islamic Studies (for Muslims only) MPW1153 Moral Studies (for non-Muslims only)
It is a requirement by the Ministry of Higher Education that all Malaysian students studying in the Private Higher Hamid Bagha, Iran Education Institutions take the compulsory units (MPW) Swinburne Foundation Studies and pass as a prerequisite for the award of certificate, (IT/Multimedia) diploma and degree.
Malaysian students must take the MPW units in the “The assignments we have to do have Summer Term (January) of your Foundation year. taught me to multi-task and manage my Pathways time well. I’ve also learned to look at things For students who have completed SPM/‘O’ levels or from different points of view. These skills equivalent qualification, this program provides direct entry into the degree programs at the Sarawak campus. will be useful in my career.” You can also progress into Hawthorn pathways if you attain the requisite grades for UniLink and bachelor degree programs.
Career opportunities With further study graduates may become equipped for careers in database administration, electronic publishing, information architecture, internet-systems development, online entertainment, multimedia application design, project management, software development, systems analysis or web design.
27 Malinda Prasanjith Perera, Sri Lanka Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering) UNIVERSITY DEGREES
“I chose this program on the strength of Information and Computer Science and Swinburne’s reputation as one of the best Communication Technology Software Engineering Australian universities for computer science. I enjoy the hands-on nature of the program and I think the teaching staff are Bachelor of Information and Bachelor of Science (Computer Communication Technology Science and Software Engineering) remarkable.” KPT/JPS (F4- K020) 06/12 KPT/JPS (F4-K015) 09/15 Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn Duration: 2.5 - 3 years Duration: 2.5 - 3 years Intake: Sarawak – February, September Intake: Sarawak – February, September Hawthorn – February, August, September* Hawthorn – February, August * The September intake is only available to students progressing from the Diploma of Information This program focuses on advanced technologies Technology (UniLink) including software development using C++ and Java, software engineering and software development for the The program combines studies in software development, internet. You will develop extensive skills in software business information systems, game technology and development, experience in working on team projects, computer networks. The course has a flexible structure and strong oral and written communication skills. allowing students to choose from a number of computing majors, co-majors, minors and advanced minors. Units of study Units include: Internet Technologies; Computer and Logic Information and Communication Technology (ICT) majors Essentials; Introduction to Business Information Systems; are available in the areas of Software Technology, Database Analysis and Design, Enterprise Technologies Business Systems, Business Analysis, Game Technology and Architectures; LAN Principles; Languages in and Network Design and Security. The program will suit Software Development; Data Communications and those students who are seeking a general ICT course Security; Software Development Practices; Usability, with flexible outcomes. Eligible students will be able to Introduction to Artificial Intelligence; Programming in select from a diverse range of offerings from other Java; Professional Issues in Information Technology; discipline areas and approved ICT advanced minors. Software Engineering Project; Technical Software Areas of study Development; Object-Oriented Programming in C++; Study areas include: business analysis and process Software Project Practices and Management; Software innovation, business computing, web application Architectures and Design; Software Deployment and development, IT essentials, information systems, LAN Evolution. principles, IP technologies, internet computing, software engineering, database systems, research and Career opportunities development, principles of game design, multimedia Graduates may find employment in organisations engaged applications. in medium- to large-scale software development, in technical areas such as web programming, software Pathway design and engineering, user interface engineering, The flexibility of this program provides enhanced credit software testing, usability, systems analysis and design, arrangements for students who have completed a and project management. You will be well prepared for relevant diploma or advanced diploma prior to progression into project leadership and management commencement, for Hawthorn students only. positions as your experience develops.
Career opportunities Professional recognition Depending on your specialised area of study there is a This program is accredited at the professional level with broad range of career opportunities available. Graduates the Australian Computer Society (ACS). The program has may seek employment in computer programming, game been externally vetted by ACS, ensuring it meets the design, internet systems development, multimedia highest standard of the profession and the industry. software development, web applications development, systems analysis and design, database administration, Refer to Course Search for full details: network administration, business analysis, business www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/ systems or computer network support.
Professional recognition This program is accredited at the professional level with the Australian Computer Society (ACS). The program has been externally vetted by ACS, ensuring it meets the highest standard of the profession and the industry.
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28 Science
In science studies, Swinburne continues its tradition of being directly relevant to industry. Our UNIVERSITY DEGREES graduates are equipped with the comprehensive theoretical Science knowledge and practical skills needed for a rewarding scientific Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) Career opportunities career. KPT/JPS (F4-K026) 06/13 Biotechnology is a rapidly developing, globally focused industry with strong government support for innovation. Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn As a biotechnology graduate you can pursue an exciting Duration: 2.5 - 3 years career in a range of fields including environmental or Intake: Sarawak – February, September biomolecular research, clinical biochemistry, food or Hawthorn – February, August beverage production, agricultural biochemistry, fermentation technology, pharmaceutical production, Biotechnology is the applied science of using living protein engineering, waste treatment, biodegradation, organisms and their by-products for commercial bioremediation, sales, marketing, business analysis and Program information development. Everyday items such as milk, beer, management in the biochemical/chemical industries. It www.swinburne.edu.my/courses antibiotics, biodegradable plastics and biofuels are all also provides pathways into honours, master and PhD biotechnology commodities. Many biotechnologists work degrees. with recombinant DNA, cell fusion, bio-processing Questions? Professional recognition +60 82 415 353 techniques and environmental management. Graduates may apply for membership of the following [email protected] In this program you will examine the fundamental professional societies: Australian Biotechnology sciences that underpin biotechnology – chemistry, Association, The Australian Society for Biochemistry and biochemistry, microbiology and statistics – while Molecular Biology, Australian Society for Microbiology and Foundation Studies investigating the application of biotechnology to areas the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. such as business, ethics and environmental science. This professional major also provides flexible options that Refer to Course Search for full details: Engineering/Science allow you to take major studies in chemistry, www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/ environmental science or other areas by negotiation Swinburne Foundation Studies (Engineering/Science) Major study areas KPT/JPS (F4-K023) 12/12 The biotechnology degree comprises a major (16 units) in biotechnology and you will then choose from a range Campus: Sarawak of minors (four units each) that will add depth or breadth Duration: One year to your degree to make up the 24 units of the degree. Intake: January, April, September Study areas include analytical chemistry, biology, This program equips you for further studies across a biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, DNA studies, range of science- and engineering-related areas, environmental science, forensic science, genetics, including engineering, biotechnology, or microbiology, and molecular and cell biology. telecommunication and internet technologies. It will allow you to develop fundamental communication, IT and finite Minors can be taken from any discipline across the mathematics skills and to select foundation-studies university (depending on availability), including Electives Putri ‘Amirah Binti Abdul Rafee, Malaysia Plus and Effective Communication Minors, timetabling streams in areas such as physics, chemistry, engineering, Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) mathematics and computer programming. permitting. Furthermore, the non-credit unit HAC0001 Careers in the Curriculum is compulsory. Credit cannot Units of study be given for any minor that contains more than two units “This program is perfect for me. It covers Units include: Academic and Communication Skills A and of study in common with any other minor or major the everything I am interested in, from student is undertaking. B, Innovation and Change, Introductory Mathematics, landscape design to plant health and Information Technology, Science/Engineering, Matematics A and B, Physics and Chemistry. Minors available in Sarawak in the Bachelor of irrigation. Science program: Students must also study compulsory subjects: Biosciences; Chemistry; Environmental Science; The lecturers are great too. They are always Malaysian studies, Islamic Studies/Moral Studies and Consumer Chemistry; Industrial and Environmental helpful and they make studying so much Bahasa Kebangsaan; these units are required by the Biotechnology. fun. I didn’t know studying could be so Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education. Minors available in Hawthorn in the Bachelor of enjoyable.” Pathways Science program: For students who have completed SPM/‘O’ levels or Advanced Biochemistry; Advanced Chemistry; Applied equivalent qualification, this course provides direct entry Mathematics; Biosciences; Chemistry; into the degree courses at the Sarawak campus. You can Computer Science; Environmental Science; Food also progress into Hawthorn bachelor degrees in science, Science; Psychology (Science); Statistics; Public Health. computer science and engineering if you complete the course with the required marks and prerequisite subjects.
Career opportunities With further studies, graduates are equipped for careers in areas such as engineering, biotechnology, computer- systems design, management, manufacturing, medicine, mining, network administration, telecommunications and transport.
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By Coursework Stage 2: Graduate Diploma of Management n HBO681 Corporate Governance in the Global Context
The Graduate Diploma of Management offers continuing n HBO680 Leadership for Entrepreneurship and professional development for students who have Innovation completed the units of study at the Graduate Certificate
stage. Students will develop skills in strategic Career opportunities management and learn to apply quantitative techniques for correct evaluation of financial and investment options. The Master of Management program prepares students In addition, students will develop an understanding of for a wide range of career options, enabling them to major issues related to the application of information assume managerial roles with confidence and drive their technology in organisations, as well as the complexity of organisations towards sustainable performance in a managing a culturally diverse workforce. globalised environment. Students who are interested in an entrepreneurial career will also benefit by developing Stage 3: Master of Management their management knowledge and skills through this program. Graduates from this program can access The Master of Management offers opportunities for Swinburne’s extensive professional network and they are students to synthesise the learning experience at the likely to benefit from Swinburne’s favourable reputation Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma stages, and Program information among employers, governance and leading innovation apply these in exploring advanced knowledge in and entrepreneurial initiatives. www.swinburne.edu.my/courses corporate entrepreneurship, strategic human resource
management, corporate governance and leading English proficiency Questions? innovation and entrepreneurial initiatives. +60 82 415 353 English language proficiency consistent with Swinburne Students enter the program at Stage 1 (Graduate policies for admission of local and international students [email protected] Certificate) and progress to Stage 2 (Graduate Diploma) to post-graduate programs will be required for entry into and Stage 3 (Master). Progression from Stage 2 to 3 will the program. Potential students must produce evidence be dependent on the completion of all units at Stage 1 of an advanced level of proficiency in written and spoken and Stage 2. English. This can be shown through one of the following:
Master of Management n IELTS Results – 6.5 with no single band less than 6.0 Each stage comprises four units of study, each worth Master of Management 12.5 credit points. To be eligible for the award of the n TOEFL Results – 575 with TWE score not less Master of Management, a student will need to than 5.0 KPT/JPS (F4-K042) 03/15 satisfactorily complete a total of 150 credit points. n Proof of previous recognised studies e.g. bachelor Campus: Sarawak degree, etc. taught in English Duration: 1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time The duration of study is one-and-a-half years for Intake: January, April, July, October full-time or equivalent part-time. Full-time students undertake two units of study per term or eight units per The Master of Management is a general management year while part-time students undertake one unit per qualification that enables students to pursue a term or four units per year.* managerial career in any industry or sector of their choice. The program educates students in key Each term consists of eight weeks and there are four managerial functions including finance, marketing, terms per year. Each unit has a minimum six hours of human resource development, business development, class contact time per week or equivalent. In addition to strategic direction and corporate governance. It develops formal class time, students are expected to spend a their capacity to analyse business situations using minimum of the equivalent class contact hours per week Nyeko Kizito Emmanuel, Uganda concepts and frameworks from different areas of in private study, assessment preparation and project Master of Management management and formulate strategic responses that take work.
into account the contemporary social, economic and “The Master of Management gives me an regulatory environment of business. *Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time. opportunity to attain skills that I need for Entry requirements career advancement. Access to learning Applicants should comply with one of the following: Units of study materials online and lecturers help a lot. n Completion of an approved undergraduate qualification Graduate Certificate of Management: in any discipline at a recognised university or college n HBC480 Accounting Information and Managerial There are a lot of practical and theoretical n Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Decision Making concepts to grasp and these are applicable Management or an equivalent qualification to one’s professional and personal life.” n HBM480 Strategic and Entrepreneurial Marketing n Other qualifications and/or experience which, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, are of a n HBE613 Economics; satisfactory standard and suitable preparation for entry into the program. n HBO480 Leading
Graduate Diploma of Management: Program details n HBS580 Business Strategy This three-tiered program allows students to chart their
progression along the following stages: n HIT5401 Introduction to Business Information Systems Stage 1: Graduate Certificate of Management The Graduate Certificate of Management provides n HBC580 Business Finance and Quantitative Analysis students with a foundation in management knowledge, focusing on four critical domains, namely, financial and n HBO580 Managing Diversity and Culture accounting knowledge for managerial decision-making, strategic marketing, economic principles and leadership. n HBS680 Corporate Strategies and Entrepreneurship
n HBH680 Strategic Human Resource Management
30 Postgraduate programs continued
Master of Arts (TESOL) Stage 3: Master of Arts (TESOL) Units of study Master of Arts (TESOL) At the Master of Arts (TESOL) level, students will be Postgraduate Certificate of Arts (TESOL): KPT/JPS (F4-K42) 04/16 introduced to TESOL research methodology, Applied n MAT411 Phonology for English teachers Linguistics relating to TESOL, assessment, and World n MAT412 Pedagogic Grammar of English Campus: Sarawak Englishes. Duration: 1.5 years full-time Students enter the program at Stage 1 (Postgraduate n MAT413 Genre Studies Intake: February, September Certificate) and progress to Stage 2 (Postgraduate Diploma) and Stage 3 (Master’s level). Progression from n MAT414 Methods and Approaches of TESOL The Master of Arts (TESOL) program is designed to meet one stage to the next is dependent on the successful the demand by degree holders for a postgraduate completion of the previous stage. program in TESOL. Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (TESOL): Each stage comprises four units of study, each worth n MAT511 Theories and Practices (1): Listening and This program aims to 12.5 credit points. To be eligible for the award of the Speaking Skills Master of Arts (TESOL), a student will need to complete n Facilitate the development of disciplinary knowledge in satisfactorily a total of 150 credit points. n the area of second language acquisition, as well as in MAT512 Theories and Practices (2): Reading and the area of teaching English to speakers of other The duration of study is one-and-a-half years for Writing Skills languages full-time or equivalent part-time. Full-time students will n MAT513 English for Specific Purposes undertake four units of study per term or eight units per n Equip prospective teachers with the tools for year whereas part-time students may take two units per classroom practice in the area of TESOL n AT514 English for Academic Purposes term. n Explore current theories and pedagogy in second / Each term consists of 12 weeks and there are two terms foreign language teaching Master of Arts (TESOL): per year. Each unit consists of three contact hours per n Investigate classroom issues related to teaching week. In addition to formal class time, students are n MAT611 Methods and Approaches to Language TESOL expected to participate in peer teaching sessions to give Research n them an opportunity to experiment with language Critique second /foreign language teaching n MAT612 Issues in Applied Linguistics methodologies teaching techniques and critically evaluate them, as well as conduct real-life classroom teaching for relevant n MAT613 Assessment in TESOL n Discuss research trends in the field of teaching practical units. English as a second/foreign language n MAT614 World Englishes n Enable students to understand and apply research methods used in TESOL Career opportunities n and train students to apply research skills The Master of Arts (TESOL) program prepares students to become English language teachers at schools, universities and private education institutions, to work as Entry requirements course advisers, course designers, teacher trainers or to Applicants should have an approved undergraduate set up a private education business. It also lays a sound qualification in any discipline from a recognised university foundation for those who are interested in pursuing or college. future doctoral studies in language teaching.
Program details English proficiency English language proficiency consistent with Swinburne This three-tiered program allows students to pursue the policies for admission of local and international students program in three stages: to post-graduate programs will be required for entry into the program. Potential students must produce evidence Stage 1: Postgraduate Certificate of Arts (TESOL) of an advanced level of proficiency in written and spoken The Postgraduate Certificate of Arts (TESOL) will enhance English. the students’ knowledge of the English language and develop their critical and problem-solving skills on issues This can be shown through one of the following: and problems in the field. n IELTS Results – band 6.5 with no single band less than 6.0 or equivalent Stage 2: Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (TESOL) n TOEFL Results – 575 with TWE score not less than At the Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (TESOL) level, 5.0 or equivalent students will demonstrate an increasing capability to analyse theories and practices, and apply them.
31 Postgraduate Programs By Research
Program information www.swinburne.edu.my/courses
Questions? +60 82 415 353 [email protected]
Master of Business (MBus) KPT/JPS (F4-K013) 09/15 Master of Engineering (MEng) KPT/JPS (F4-K012) 09/15 Master of Science (MSc) KPT/JPS (F4-K011) 09/15 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) KPT/JPS (F4-K010) 09/15
Swinburne Sarawak values research as one of its prime Hudyjaya Siswoyo Jo, Indonesia missions. If you have an undergraduate (Bachelor) degree Doctor of Philosophy (Robotics and and achieved a high standard in your studies, you may Mechatronics) wish to consider joining our postgraduate research community as a Master’s or Doctor of Philosophy candidate. “The academic supervisors here are highly Admission requirements competent and they are always supportive and full of encouragement. The university is Masters by research also well equipped for me to carry out my A 3-year degree with a minimum credit performance the final year units of study. research.
Doctor of Philosophy With the pleasant environment and dynamic A 4-year honours degree with high standard of academic student life on campus, I’d say I have an achievement. Other qualifications deemed equivalent by the University to the latter are also recognised. enriching university experience.” Duration The normal duration of a full-time Masters by Research candidature is 2 years, and 4 years for a PhD candidature. Admission procedure Please consult http://www.swinburne.edu.my/research/ higher-degrees/higher-degrees-how-to-apply.htm for initial information regarding admission. Full and partial scholarships are available for eligible students.
32 How to Apply
Step 3 Step 5 Attach the relevant documents to Receive your offer via email your application form Relevant documents include: n Swinburne Sarawak will assess your application. You will be informed through email n Certified copies of all your academic transcripts or a phone call from the Business Development (with grading system) and testamurs. If your and Communications Department or a documentation is in a language other than representative of Swinburne Sarawak with English, an official certified translation must be regards to your offer provided Questions? Applying for Credit +60 82 415 353 / +60 35631 8202 n Details of work experience, if applicable What is Credit? [email protected] n Certified copies of English proficiency test results Credit transfer is the granting of recognition for (IELTS/TOEFL test scores or equivalent), if previous study and/or experience, in the form of applicable exemption from certain course/program Follow these steps carefully to ensure your requirements. This term tends to be used application is processed properly. n Course or unit (subject) syllabus outlines if interchangeably in Australian universities with the Please note that the requirements are different for applying for credit transfer terms Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), students from Malaysia and those from other exemptions, advanced standing and/or status. countries. n Refer to Section E of the application form on If you need assistance with your application you other required documents How to apply for Credit can email to [email protected] or contact the Business Development and Communications Step 4 Submit a course or unit (subject) syllabus with your Unit at Tel: +60 82 415 353 Fax: +60 82 428 353. application for admission. Your application will be Submit your application form and assessed and if successful you will receive advice required documents in your letter of offer. If the Credit is conditional, you
Step 1 must provide evidence that you have satisfactorily n Fax, email or courier the completed application met the condition(s) prior to or at the time of form along with the required documents to Choose the course that suits your accepting your offer. The course duration shown in interests and career goals Business Development and Communications Unit your letter of offer will reflect the amount of Credit Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak granted. See pages 16 - 32 for the courses. Campus n Jalan Simpang Tiga If you do not request assessment of Credit when you submit your application, you must normally Step 2 93350 Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia request assessment within two weeks of Complete the application form Email: [email protected] commencing the course. Applications made after Fax: +60 82 428 353 this time may not be approved. All applications The application form is located at the back of must be approved by your faculty or school. n this course guide. It is also available from the For international students, these documents Swinburne Sarawak website n must reach Swinburne Sarawak at least eight Accepting your offer weeks before the commencement of the http://www.swinburne.edu.my/futurestudent/ If your application is successful, you will be made program. Please note that some programs have apply an offer. The offer will include: different commencement dates. You are advised to check with the Business Development and n If you are applying for Credit Transfer, you must n Communications Unit or a registered Swinburne the course you have been offered complete the Credit Transfer section on the n Sarawak representative commencement, enrollment and orientation date form. Please see Section D of the application n the tuition fee deposit payable which includes: form. - for international students; medical insurance, processing fee and security deposit - for national students; application fee n any conditions attached to the offer n any additional information relevant to your course
To accept your Swinburne Sarawak offer, you are required to make the payment of fees as stated on the offer letter. 33 how to apply continued
Payment Please refer to the Offer Acceptance form for the mode of payment and banking details. Payment, preferably by bank draft or cheque, is to be made payable to Swinburne Sarawak Sdn Bhd. Payment can also be made by credit card or telegraphic transfer. Please provide a copy of the transaction slip to the Business Development and Communications Department.
Applying for your student visa (for international students) n Once the required documents and payment have been received, they will be forwarded to the Malaysian Immigration Department for your student visa application. This process takes about four to six weeks n Swinburne Sarawak will email and courier you the Student Visa Letter when your student visa is approved n You are then to proceed to the Malaysian Embassy or consulate indicated on the student visa approval letter with your passport to obtain a Single Entry Visa, and make your travel arrangements n After arriving at Swinburne Sarawak, you will be required to undergo a medical test (no additional charge) n Your passport and medical result will then be submitted to the Malaysian Immigration Department for endorsing the Student Pass into a Multiple Entry Student Pass. This process takes about three to four weeks. If you hold a current student visa, Swinburne will send your Offer Letter package to you upon receipt of your course acceptance
Assistance with student visa International students from some countries who have already entered Malaysia with a social pass but do not yet have a student visa can seek the assistance of the university to apply for one. As a fee will be imposed by the Malaysian Immigration Department in such cases, you are advised to obtain the appropriate visa before your arrival. For more information, please contact the Business Development and Communications Department at Swinburne Sarawak.
34 Swinburne University of Technology Representative/agent stamp Sarawak Campus (if applicable) Application Form for Admission
SECTION A: PERSONAL DETAILS
If previously enrolled at Swinburne University of Technology, please state ID number (Swinburne ID number)
PRINT YOUR NAME AS IT APPEARS IN YOUR NRIC/PASSPORT. Please use BLOCK LETTERS. All fields must be completed.
Title: (Mrs, Miss, Ms, Mr etc) Gender: Female Male Date of birth: / / Day Month Year Family name: (as indicated in NRIC/passport)
Given names: (leave spaces between names)
Email address: (for applicant) APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS. ALL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROGRESS OF THE APPLICATION WILL BE EMAILED DIRECTLY TO THE APPLICANT OR SWINBURNE SARAWAK REPRESENTATIVE. Postal address:
Number/street
State/town/city
Country Postcode Residential address: (if different from above and should not be the same as Number/street your agent)
State/town/city
Country Postcode Telephone: Fax: Mobile:
Do you have any medical condition that requires the attention of the university? Yes No Note: this is for support purposes only and will not affect the outcome of your application. If yes, please provide details:
Have you been granted a scholarship/loan of any kind? Yes No Scholarship name: eg. Yayasan Sarawak Scholarship Loans, PTPTN, Higher Education Fund, Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman, etc. Country of citizenship: Submission location: (What country were you in when you submitted this application?) Country of birth: Race: Religion:
Identity Card (IC) or Passport number: (for Malaysian students only) (for International students only) cat io n Passport expiry date: / / Day Month Year i FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY
Do you hold a valid Malaysian visa? Yes No
If yes, type of visa: Visa expiry date: / / Day Month Year
SECTION B: COURSE PREFERENCES
Course preference Intake Year eg. Bachelor of Business February 2008 pp l 1 2 3 a
35 Please note that students who have not satisfied a minimum requirement in English proficiency will be required to take a Swinburne Sarawak English Placement Test. Students who do not meet the English entry requirements will be required to take up an English program recommended by the University at their own cost.
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Swinburne University of Technology (Swinburne) has used all reasonable endeavour to ensure the information contained in this publication was correct and current at the time of publication (February 2012), however Swinburne accepts no responsibility for any error, omission or defect herein. Any information contained in this publication is subject to change from time to time without notice. You are advised to reconcile the accuracy and currency of the information provided with the relevant faculty, school or department at Swinburne before acting upon or in consideration of the information.