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Postgraduate Studies 2021 Study a postgraduate degree at 5-Star rating For Learner Engagement 2020 Good Universities Guide UOW Top 20 14th best modern university in the world QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings 2020 POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 2021 STUDIES POSTGRADUATE Malaysia Top 1% Rating for graduates KDU 2020 QS Graduate Employability Rankings Top 200 Universities in the world QS World University Rankings 2020 2 STUDY A POSTGRADUATE DEGREE AT UOW 2 MALAYSIA KDU CHANGE THAT MATTERS 4 POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 6 ACCREDITATION OF PRIOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING 7 (APEL) HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FUND (HRDF) 7 POSTGRADUATE DEGREE OPTIONS 8 UOW MALAYSIA KDU 10 STUDY ROUTE 11 COURSE STRUCTURES BY COURSEWORK BUSINESS POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS 12 ADMINISTRATION POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ENTERPRISE RISK 13 The world is changing. Fast. MANAGEMENT Rising to the challenge of MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) 14 postgraduate study is one COMMUNICATION & CREATIVE ARTS KDU MALAYSIA UOW way to stay ahead. MASTER OF ARTS (COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT) 16 MASTER OF DESIGN (INNOVATION) 17 As economic, technological COURSE STRUCTURES BY RESEARCH and social forces transform BUSINESS the way we work, gaining up- MASTER OF ARTS (BY RESEARCH) 18 MASTER OF BUSINESS 19 to-date skills and knowledge DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (BUSINESS) 20 can elevate you into new COMPUTING opportunities in the global MASTER IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 22 job market. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (COMPUTER SCIENCE) 23 ENGINEERING Postgraduate study can help MASTER OF SCIENCE (BY RESEARCH) 24 you achieve a better salary, MASTER OF SCIENCE (ENGINEERING) 25 accelerate your current DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (ENGINEERING) 26 career or start a new one. So HOSPITALITY, TOURISM & CULINARY ARTS MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM 27 find your specialty and make DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (HOSPITALITY AND 28 your mark – on a person, a TOURISM) SOCIAL SCIENCE business, a community or MASTER OF ART (SOCIAL SCIENCE) 29 maybe even the world. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (SOCIAL SCIENCE) 30 3 Change that matters World class people and places POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 2021 STUDIES POSTGRADUATE Using 3D printers to Visualising how UOW is solving the make organs disease comes about world's challenges Professor Gordon Wallace is leading With Australia’s most powerful research such as bio-printing cells, microscope and a team of researchers, through our onsite 3D printing prosthetic ears, and Distinguished Professor Antoine van experimenting with stem cells, with the Oijen is discovering more about humans research facilities aim to create a living, growing organ for at a molecular level – to literally see how patients. It’s where science fiction might disease comes about and find new ways and institutes. From soon become fact. to cure it. 3D printing human organs, to curing I wouldn’t be game to say there’s Seeing and understanding what’s disease in new ways. something that’s just not possible. It happening at the molecular level will help may take some time and some genius, scientists discover cures for diseases. It but we’ve got that genius in the next will unlock the door to an unprecedented generation of researchers that are coming understanding of how life works. through. — — DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR PROFESSOR GORDON WALLACE ANTOINE VAN OIJEN Learn more about our innovation and research including how you can have an impact: uow.info/research 4 You can KDU MALAYSIA UOW do so much We are combining world-leading researchers and academics, modern technology and students – like you – to deliver real change to the environment, economy, society and culture. You will be inspired to combine your passion with purpose and make a Global Challenges Program positive impact on society. The UOW Global Challenges Program exists to bring together expert teams in collaboration with industry, government and the wider community. The magic happens when these unlikely collaborators, each from varying disciplines, find a shared focus for their passions. The program has almost one hundred active Equal 13th projects working toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals – some of the most pressing in the world for economic and social global issues that affect us all. impact in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2019 5 Postgraduate Studies Pursuing a postgraduate program makes a real difference, and is an ideal investment in reaching the career pathway of one’s choice, be it to take the next step in your career or to learn and contribute to your field of expertise. POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 2021 STUDIES POSTGRADUATE REAL-WORLD LEARNING WITH FLEXIBLE STUDY ARRANGEMENT INDUSTRY EXPERTS The postgraduate programs at UOW Malaysia KDU offer At UOW Malaysia KDU, our postgraduate students flexibility in study arrangement (part time and program are designed with the industry’s needs full time). As such, the programs are suitable for those in mind and are taught by faculty members who who wish to work and obtain a postgraduate degree are industry experts. simultaneously. ENHANCED LEARNING FACILITIES RESEARCH GRANTS & CONFERENCE FUNDING Purpose-built learning environment at special Research degree students have access to competitive learning rooms, with a lounge for postgraduate internal grant opportunities and conference funding students provided by UOW Malaysia KDU that form part of the University College research ecosystem. Accredited by: 6 Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning There is a growing realisation of the importance of self- demonstrate the competencies matching the learning betterment and lifelong learning, with many working outcomes of a course(s). This can significantly shorten the adults being eager to continue their formal education duration of your studies at UOW Malaysia KDU. within institutions of higher learning. Now there is a way The APEL(C) process assesses, recognises and awards to leverage the years of experience that you may have credits for an individual’s prior experiential learning amassed, that is evident within your knowledge, skills gained either through formal, non-formal or informal and competencies, and expedite completion of a taught means by determining the extent to which the learner has postgraduate program. achieved the required learning / competency outcomes for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Credit award of credit for a particular course. Award (APEL(C)) is a Ministry of Higher Education If successful, students will be able to reduce the duration initiative that allows UOW Malaysia KDU students to and cost of the program. gain credit for courses in a program if they are able to UOW MALAYSIA KDU MALAYSIA UOW Human Resource Development Fund The Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) is HRDFprovide training and up-skilling interventions to governed by the Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad key industries in Malaysia in keeping up with the fast- Act 2001 (PSMB Act 2001) and under the purview of the evolving business landscape and their individual company Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia to catalyse the aspiration. In line with such vision, all UOW Malaysia development of current and future workforce to support KDU’s Postgraduate Studies are HRDF claimable. Malaysia’s vision of becoming a high-income economy. 7 Postgraduate degree options COURSEWORK RESEARCH UOW Malaysia KDU coursework programs are designed to develop A postgraduate research degree allows you to play an active role practical and relevant skills from a range of specialisations that are in transforming lives and communities. By contributing to a body driven by the current needs of industry. Like undergraduate study, of knowledge, you will be shaping our future and furthering our Postgraduate Coursework assessments are based on a combination understanding of the world. In most cases, you will be allocated two of written assignments, presentations, exams and practical exercises. supervisors to ensure maximum support. There is also a wide range of Some coursework degrees also offer the option to complete a research scholarships and awards for eligible domestic Postgraduate Research Project. Diverse course delivery options allow many students Research students. to complete their postgraduate studies while still working full-time. For information on scholarships, visit uowmkdu.edu.my/study-at-uow-kdu/scholarships-bursaries/ MASTER BY COURSEWORK For information about potential supervisors at UOW Malaysia KDU, 16 MONTHS FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME EQUIVALENT visit uowmkdu.edu.my/research/our-people/ All Master’s degrees can be completed between 16–24 months. A UOW Malaysia KDU Masters degree can help you gain that promotion, MASTER BY RESEARCH start your specialist career, or change career paths completely. 2 YEARS FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME EQUIVALENT Admission normally requires students to hold a recognised Bachelor’s POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 2021 STUDIES POSTGRADUATE degree in a related area. However, there are exceptions. For details see This degrees combine advanced research training and a substantial uowmkdu.edu.my research project to provide a pathway to doctoral programs. GRADUATE DIPLOMA DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY 12 MONTHS FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME EQUIVALENT 3-4 YEARS FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME EQUIVALENT OR Candidates will make an original contribution to the body of knowledge in a specific discipline in this research-only program, which GRADUATE CERTIFICATE culminates in the production of a written thesis of research findings. 8 MONTHS FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME EQUIVALENT The courses leading to these awards are designed for students who may