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Chancellor’s Welcome 01 Entrepreneurship 32 President’s Welcome 02 Alumni Relations 35 About UTAR 03 Global UTARians 37 Staff and Student Achievements 05 Our Graduates 38 Kampar Campus 07 Explore the World Programme 39 Sungai Long Campus 09 Quality Programmes 41 UTAR is for You 11 Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes 43 Student Services 13 Academic Calendar 49 Facilities 17 Admission 50 Sports and Extracurricular Activities 21 Faculties, Institutes and Centres 60 Study in Malaysia for International Students 24 Research & Development and Commercialisation 91 Scholarships and Loans 25 Look for Us 94 Grow With Us 29 Visit Us 95

We are committed to achieving the Vision through: To be a global university of educational excellence U niversal values in our beliefs with transformative enacity in overcoming challenges societal impact T A gility in facing new frontiers R esponsibility in pursuit of excellence

Vision

Mission

Virtue and Morality 德 Six Knowledge and Intellect 智 Educational Physical and Mental Health 体 Pillars of UTAR Sociality and Humanitarianism 群 Aesthetics and Harmony 美 Creativity and Innovation 新 Chancellor’s Welcome President’s Welcome

Welcome to Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). UTAR is also recognised as one of the fastest Warm greetings from Universiti Tunku Abdul charity projects that will enable them to be growing private universities in the country. The Rahman (UTAR). more responsible citizens. In addition, our As one of the reputable and leading private University is now ranked second in the country students can participate in international universities in the country, UTAR’s vision to be a by Times Higher Education World University As a private not-for-profit university, we exchanges, industry collaborations, global university of educational excellence with Rankings 2021. UTAR has consistently maintained understand that quality and affordable overseas internships and research projects transformative societal impact has been the its rankings of #501- 600 in the Times Higher tertiary education is the key towards a for a diverse educational experience and guiding principle for the university’s progressive Education World University Rankings from 2017 better future for many students, and an a global outlook. development. The core focus has always been to 2021. UTAR’s commitment to excellence important step that leads to a future on the provision of quality education especially in teaching, research and development has career. At UTAR, we take extra efforts to All these elements come together for a in teaching excellence, research and student earned the University much recognition and make your educational journey on campus transformational student experience. We success. With more than 120 degree programmes accolades. In the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) a fulfilling and memorable experience that believe that students are the emerging offered, the wide options available for students Asia University Rankings 2021, UTAR is ranked incorporates both scholastic academic leaders who will shape tomorrow’s world indicate our commitment to the provision of #157, having moved up 24 places from its pursuits and character building. The and they deserve a quality foundation in educational opportunities across diverse fields of rankings in 2020. The Malaysian Qualifications diverse array of events and activities in our education before they graduate into the studies. Agency (MQA) in the Ministry of Education clubs and societies provide the experience industry and the society. The university Malaysia awarded UTAR Self-Accreditation and development that our students need takes great pride in helping to transform Infused into its educational curriculum is the Status in 2017, which is an indication of the for that balance between studies and the lives of thousands of students by development of soft skills among its students and university’s strong fundamentals in delivering interactive social activities including sports. offering them a quality and affordable the provision of international exchanges for a its core functions of teaching, research and tertiary education. To many students, this global outlook. With more than 460 international development. Hence, I invite you to explore the is a life-changing experience that greatly partners from 30 economies, our students are educational opportunities at our enhances their career and their eventual given various opportunities to go on overseas UTAR’s adherence to quality education has campuses where excellence in teaching contributions to their family livelihood and educational exchanges and internships. More enhanced the employability of its graduates and learning is infused with research, the socio-economic growth of the nation. than 1,100 inbound students from overseas and who have consistently enjoyed an employability industry collaborative events and varied another 1,200 outbound students from UTAR have rate of about 95% within six months of graduation co-curricular activities for a diverse Therefore, I look forward to welcoming participated in this international exchange and and are well received by the industry. The educational experience and the you to join us and be part of a memorable mobility programme in 2019/2020. Such exchanges University is also ranked #251-300 in the QS World enhancement of students’ knowledge educational journey in UTAR. promote diversity and inter-cultural understanding University Graduate Employability Rankings 2020. and personal development. Our among students on campus. This recognition is a reflection of the immense students’ learning is also enriched with Best wishes. efforts put in by the university to ensure that soft skills training through our UTAR Soft UTAR is also educating its students and affordable education must go hand in hand with Skills Development Programme where encouraging them to be responsible citizens by quality teaching and learning for our students. students undergo experiential learning, Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik addressing societal responsibilities in terms of Our focus towards excellence in the provision of attend training, organise events and UTAR Chancellor sustainability, and sustainable development and education, teaching and research will continue participate in various community and practices. Various initiatives in support of United as we guide our students to meet the challenges Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. have been implemented and incorporated into the university’s research, academic activities and Hence, I am pleased to welcome you on a events. UTAR was ranked #33 for SDG4: Quality unique educational experience at UTAR. Education in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2020 and also ranked #201-300 All the best. in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2020. These rankings capture the university’s impact on society based on its success Ir Prof Dr Ewe Hong Tat in the delivery of the United Nations’ SDGs. UTAR President

1 2 About UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN (UTAR) World University Rankings 2021 #501- 600 Asia University Rankings 2020 #119 University Impact Rankings 2020 #201- 300 Impact Rankings 2020 - SDG4: Quality Education #33 15 Young University Rankings 2020 #101-150 9 faculties, Emerging Economies University Rankings 2020 3 centres and 34 #138 2 campuses research centres 3.7 million square feet of built-up area, the 3 institutes Business & Economics Rankings 2021 #501- 600 equivalent of 275 Olympic-size swimming pools Engineering Rankings 2021 #601- 800 Physical Sciences Rankings 2021 #801- 1000 120+ 22,000+ programmes from students Asia University Rankings 2021 foundation studies, #157 undergraduate to Graduate Employability Rankings 2020 postgraduate 67,000+ #251- 300 alumni

World’s Most Sustainable University 2020 #106

2,000+ 100+ 120+ academic and external examiners industry advisors administrative staff from 18 economies 5-Star (Very Competitive) Tier 5 Tier 4 in SETARA 2018/2019 (Mature University) (Excellent) (Very Good) in D-SETARA for Engineering in D-SETARA for Health Sciences Malaysia Integrated Rating for Higher Education Institutions 41 460+ by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia Discipline-Based Rating System (D-SETARA) for Higher Education Institutions economies where our memoranda signed with industry international students come from partners and universities from 30 economies for collaborative activities Self-accreditation Status awarded by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency of the Ministry of Education

95 - 97% 60+ graduate employability rate international and national awards MBOT Supportive University/College Award (within 6 months after graduation) as at 2019 received by students in 2020 awarded by the Malaysian Board of Technologists (MBOT)

Premier Digital Tech University Status 78 301,300+ 9 awarded by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) student clubs volumes of books, endowed chairs in and societies publications and numerous online resources key research areas since 2009 Outstanding Educational Institutions Award (Private Universities/Colleges Category) awarded by Sin Chew Education Award 2019 3 All figures are correct as at December 2020 4 Student • JobStreet.com Best Graduate Award • Malaysia Toray Science Foundation (MTSF) Science Staff and Student Achievements • IEM Gold Medal Award and Technology Research Grant 2019 • STARKEN AAC – Architecture Award • Best Project Award at Khind Starfish Foundation - • STARKEN AAC – Civil Engineering Award Project for Happiness 2019 Presentation Day • Brunsfield Gold Medal Award for Bachelor of • Winners of online Innovate Malaysia Design Engineering (Honours) Civil Engineering Competition 2020 • The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) Book • 3 awards at 12th Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia Prize for Final Year Civil Engineering Student (RISM) International Surveying Conference (ISCU) for • Best Performance in Internal Medicine Undergraduates Year 2020 • Perkin Elmer Best Chemistry Graduate Award • Second in RISM QS Virtual Symposium 2020 • Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) Award of • Malaysian Institute of Architects – Z&SR Architectural Academic Excellence for the Best Engineering Ventures Sdn Bhd (PAM - ZSR) Architecture Prize 2019 Graduate • PAM Inovar Scholarship Award 2020 • Greatech Award for Innovative Excellence • Malaysia champion of Schneider Go Green 2020 • Dr Daphne Loke Award for Best Community Project • Fourth place in Huawei ICT Competition Malaysia • Sim Chzia Poaw Award for Best Social Service 2019-2020 • Ir Shin Chian Cheow Best Final Year Project Award • Best Engineering Student Awards (BESA) 2020 for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Environmental • Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2020 Engineering Malaysia App Challenge • Ir Ng Zee Choong Best Student Award for Bachelor of • Champion on virtual competition titled “Pitch It Right! Engineering (Honours) Environmental Engineering 2020 • Professor Lim Chooi Kwa Best Final Year Project Award • Second place in 1st IEEE Five Minutes Final Year Project • Professor Lim Chooi Kwa Best Master of Arts (Chinese (5MFYP) Competition 2020 Studies) Dissertation Award • Winner of the Visual Documentary Project (VDP) 2020 • Professor Lim Chooi Kwa Best Master of Chinese Studies • First prize and consolation prize at Electrical Power Dissertation Award System Simulation Competition 2020 (EPSSCom) 2020 • Daikin Best Design Award • Champion at the grand finals of the Adobe Certified Teaching and Research • Special prize at 3rd Tan Sri Ir Yusoff Best Engineering Associate (ACA) Championship Malaysia 2020 Final Year Project 2019 • Second place in the global virtual competition • Chairman of UTAR International Advisory Council • Gold Award at the 31st International Invention, • MDT Innovations Best Project Award CFI Financial Modeling Case Competition & World receives the Distinguished 2020 Tang Prize in Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2020 - Dr • MDT Innovations Best Graduate Award Championships (FinMo) 2020 Sinology - Professor Emeritus Dato’ Wang Gungwu Lee Foo Wei, Ts Dr Yew Ming Chian, Assoc Prof Ts • BOILERMECH Mechanical Engineering Capstone • Harvard Prize Book 2020 • Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) Fellow 2019 Dr Bernard Saw Lip Huat, Assoc Prof Ir Dr Lim Siong Project Award • Third prize at SIMS Challenge 2020 - Innovative at 2019 Conferment of Fellowship of the Academy Kang and LAr Ts Beh Jing Han • Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) Annual Application of Game Technologies of Sciences Malaysia - Prof Dr Chong Kok Keong • Gold - Building and Construction category at 31st Gold Medal Award • 2 second prizes in TAR UC e-Data Hackathon 2020 – • Ranked among the top 2% of scientists in the International Invention, Innovation & Technology • The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Queen When Data Meets AI world by Stanford University, USA - Emeritus Prof Dr - Dr Yew Ming Kun, Dr Lee Foo Wei and Ts Dr Yew Elizabeth II Jubilee Award • Fourth place at “Build On, Malaysia 2020 – Boo Nem Yun @ Mooi Nam Ying, Assoc Prof Ts Dr Ming Chian • Best Final Year Project Poster Award sponsored by Empowering Your Future” virtual hackathon Bernard Saw Lip Huat & Dr Pang Yean Lin • Gold Award at kNovasi 2020 - Mohd Fairuz bin Ali, Builtech Project Management Sdn Bhd • Third prize at 1st International Student Competition • Research paper awarded as top 25 most cited Chong Hwei Teeng and Ng Perng Jeu • KPMG Best Paper Award in Financial Accounting on Tall Building Design, Creating Digital Model of articles by Clarivate Analytics - Assoc Prof Dr • First place in the International Communication • KPMG Best Paper Award in Taxation Quarantine Center Sumathi Sethupathi, Assoc Prof Dr Mohammed J. Division (ICD) Teaching Contest 2020 - Dr Sharon • The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) Best • SDG Merit award and 3 SDG Special Mention Awards K. Bashir Jacqueline Albert Wilson Accounting Student Award 2019 for outstanding students • “Hot Paper” and “Highly Cited Paper” awards by • Best Paper Award at 4th UUM International • The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants • Belt and Road Communication Award at SOIEC Clarivate Analytics - Assoc Prof Dr Lee Voon Hsien, Qualitative Research Conference (QRC 2020) - (MICPA) Excellence Award for Best Accounting for their GeoBudget invention: Belt and Road Dr Leong Lai Ying and Hew Jun Jie Raja Rodziah binti Raja Zainal Hassan, Iza Sharina Graduate Communication Award at the Eleventh China Students • “Most Downloaded Article” award by Expert binti Sallehuddin, Nurul Ezzati Aisya binti Mohd • The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants Service Outsourcing Innovation and Entrepreneurship Systems with Applications (ESWA), Elsevier, USA. - Zaki, and Beh Chun Chee (MICPA) Meritorious Achievement Award Competition (SOIEC) Assoc Prof Dr Lee Voon Hsien, Dr Leong Lai Ying • Excellent Oral Presentation award at 2020 9th • The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants • Third place at Alibaba GET Global Challenge 2020 and Hew Jun Ji International Conference on Industrial Technology (MICPA) Award for Best Accounting Student in • 2 silvers and 1 bronze in iCompEx’2020 • “Top Downloaded Paper 2018-2019” in the Journal and Management (ICITM 2020) - Dr Au Yong Hui Auditing and Assurance Services • First prize and second prize in the “Duit Together- of Tropical Medicine & International Health - Dr Nee • The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) Industry Cabaran Mencipta Slogan (Fasa Terakhir)” Gary Low Kim Kuan • International Cooperative Research Activity Award • Gold and silver medals at Pi-ENVEX 2020 • Malaysia Toray Science Foundation (MTSF) (ICRA) Grant - Assoc Prof Ir Dr Khoo Hooi Ling • Jabil Sdn Bhd (Global Business Center) Industry Award • Second place for Best Oral Presentation at 1st UMS Science and Technology Award for the year 2020 • The Newton Fund Impact Scheme (NFIS) Grant by • Proton Excellence Award International Nursing Conference - Ir Prof Dr Lim Yun Seng, Dr Chua Kein Huat and Ir The NFIS was granted by the British Council – Ir Prof • Datuk (Dr) Yong Ming Sang Gold Medal Award • Top winners in UTOPIA Architecture Students Design Dr Wong Jianhui Dr Lim Yun Seng, Ir Dr Wong Jianhui and Prof Dr • Dr Yeoh Suan Pow Gold Medal Award Competition 2020 • One of the “Best Presenters” and a certificate of Eng Yoke Kee • Best FYP Project Award for robot project at the • Fourth place in cloud computing competition: Build participation at International Virtual Conference • Research Grant from ASEAN IVO by ICT Virtual 2020 IEEE EMBS Malaysia Chapter Final Year Project On, Malaysia 2020 – Empowering Your Future on Public Health 2020 (IVCPH 2020) - Clinical Organization of ASEAN Institutes and NICT (ASEAN Competition • Winners of Taylor & Francis Online Quiz 2020 Professor Dr Retneswari a/p S.Masilamani IVO) - Ir Dr Tham Mau Luen, Assoc Prof Ir Dr • Second and third places in Guangdong-Hong Kong- • Second prize in Industry-University Challenge 2020 – • Champion and third prizes at SIMS Challenge 2020 Chang Yoong Choon, Assoc Prof Ts Dr Ezra Morris Macao Greater Bay Area: ASEAN Nations Design and Smart City: Pandemic Management - Innovative Application of Game Technologies - Abraham Gnanamuthu and Dr Lee Ying Loong Construction Competition 2020 – International Stage • Miss Grand Selangor 2020 Dr Aw Kar Men, Prof Dr Ngeow Yun Fong, Ts Saw • CREST R&D grant - Dr Chee Pei Song, Prof Ts Dr Lim • 2 champions, second place and 3 honorary mentions • 2 silver medals at Majlis Penyerahan Insentif Seow Hui and Dr Saw Seow Hoon Eng Hock, Dr Lee Yong Hong, and Ir Danny Ng at Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area: Kecemerlangan Sukan Atlet IPT 2019 Wee Kiat ASEAN International Colleges Design and Construction • Third place in Kejohanan E-Sports Uni-League 2020 5 Competition 2020 – Malaysian Stage 6 A

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A Universality of Learning and Thinking

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Teaching and Learning Complex I

Heritage Hall E Kampar Campus F UTAR was founded with a mission to provide quality In addition to the affordable accommodation, education to all. To serve a large portion of the eateries, supermarket and other amenities in the populace, the university has two campuses, namely Kampar township, there are bicycle shops to cater the UTAR Kampar Campus in Perak, and the UTAR to the convenience of students whose preferred Student Pavilion I Sungai Long Campus in the Klang Valley. The two mode of transport is by bicycle. campuses house nine faculties, three institutes and three centres. The award-winning Kampar Campus is flanked by picturesque mountains and scenic lakes, offering a The Kampar Campus in the state of Perak is naturally peaceful environment that is conducive conveniently located off the North-South Highway, for learning, teaching and research. a 190-kilometre or two-hour drive from Kuala Laboratories and Lecture Halls I Lumpur. The faculties, institutes and centres at the Kampar Campus include: Known as a former tin mining town, Kampar is a district within Perak’s Kinta Valley, which is • Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FAS) historically rich with tin reserves. Today, Kampar is a • Faculty of Business and Finance (FBF) bustling education hub following the establishment • Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology of the Kampar Campus. (FEGT) • Faculty of Information and Communication The township consists of two main areas commonly Technology (FICT) known as the “old town” and the “new town”, • Faculty of Science (FSc) where the campus is located. The “new town” is a • Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS) residential estate with rows of shoplots catering to • Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research the influx of the university students and staff. (IPSR) • Centre for Extension Education (CEE) Teaching and Learning Complex II Main Library G • Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS) H

7 8 KA Block The Sungai Long Campus located in Bandar Sungai The faculties, institutes and centres at the Sungai Long, a main township in Kajang, Selangor, is a Long Campus, spread across its KA and KB blocks state-of-the-art, purpose-built campus. include:

Its location within the Bandar Sungai Long residential • Faculty of Accountancy and Management (FAM) township near Kuala Lumpur city provides the • Faculty of Creative Industries (FCI) best of both worlds. It offers the tranquil learning • Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) environment of a suburban setting and the • Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and conveniences of a big city such as plentiful housing, Science (LKC FES) affordable eateries, banking facilities and diverse • Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS) entertainment. • Institute of Management and Leadership Development (IMLD) To complement its teaching, learning and research • Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research experience, the campus is equipped with a library, (IPSR) laboratories, computers and medical equipment. • Centre for Extension Education (CEE) • Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS)

KA Block KB Block Ground • E-Commerce Delivery Centre • Centre for Corporate and Floor • Lecture Theatres Ground Community Development Floor • Centre for Extension Education • Cafeteria • Multipurpose Hall Mezzanine • Faculty of Medicine and Health Floor Sciences • Lecture Theatres • Multimedia Resources II • Sport Facilities and Gymnasium 1st Floor • Student Activity Centre • Postgraduate Laboratory/Room • Tutorial Rooms 1st Floor • Research Laboratories • Lecture Theatres 2nd Floor Sungai Long Campus • Tutorial Rooms • Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory • Clinical Skill Laboratory • Lecture Rooms • Medical Museum 3rd Floor 2nd Floor • Multimedia Resource Centre • Tutorial Rooms • Pathology Laboratory KB Block • Store/Multimedia Control Laboratory • Internet/Computing Laboratories 4th Floor • Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre • Mary KUOK Pick Hoo Library

• Physiotherapy Centre 5th Floor • Laboratories • Simulation Ward 3rd Floor th • TCM Gymnasium 6 Floor • Laboratories • Wet Tutorial Room • Laboratories 7th Floor • Tutorial Rooms • Computer and Internet Laboratories 4th Floor • Lecture Rooms • Tutorial Rooms • Lee Kong Chian Faculty of 8th Floor Engineering and Science • Lecture Rooms • MIMOS Centre 5th Floor • Tutorial Rooms • Centre for Foundation Studies • Faculty of Accountancy and 9th Floor • Faculty of Creative Industries 6th Floor Management • Institute of Chinese Studies

7th Floor • Lecture Rooms • Centre for Curriculum Development and Innovation 10th Floor • Lecture Rooms • Institute of Postgraduate Studies 8th Floor • Tutorial Rooms and Research

9 10 UTAR is for You Holistic Student Development • UTAR goes beyond just imparting technical knowledge and encourage students to take part in extracurricular activities such as soft skills development, student entrepreneurship activities, sports and character building events. Ambitious students can participate in the UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme (URS) which allows them to be trained A university which upholds learning, teaching and research to conduct scientific research and work with our researchers on a real-life research project. Participation in extracurricular activities organised by clubs excellence, UTAR prides itself with the following salient features and societies, and the unique UTAR Soft Skills Development Certification reflective of a young, dynamic and pioneering higher learning (USSDC) programme will enhance students’ management, leadership, entrepreneurial and social skills. institutions in the local higher education landscape:

Global Recognition Affordable Fees

• UTAR is ranked among the top 600 universities in the Times Higher Education • UTAR is a not-for-profit private university owned by the UTAR Education (THE) World University Rankings 2021 and ranked #157 in the Quacquarelli Foundation. The University focuses on the provision of affordable quality Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings 2021. education and as such, the tuition fees are highly affordable.

Recognised Qualification Excellent Learning Environment • All study programmes are approved by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia and the Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA). Professional • Our dedicated, resourceful and approachable lecturers and professors are recognition accreditation is being actively sought from leading Malaysian qualified with extensive experiences in teaching and learning. and international professional bodies for the relevant professional-related • Classroom learning is supplemented by experiential learning through programmes. This enable students to acquire additional internationally- practical sessions, final-year projects, compulsory industrial attachment, talks recognised qualifications by professional bodies. and seminars by industry experts. • Our industry advisors provide advice to ensure that our programmes are • All our campuses are equipped with sufficient, up-to-date facilities and updated to meet global demands. conducive environment for learning. • External examiners are engaged for international benchmarking.

Compulsory Industrial Training Strong Research Culture • UTAR has cultivated a strong culture for research among faculty members • UTAR has made the industrial training compulsory for all undergraduate and students. students so as to provide them with experiential learning opportunities. • We have established the required infrastructure and system essential to For postgraduate studies, some courses provide students hands-on and achieving research excellence at UTAR. consultative experience through participation in consultancy trips to • Undergraduate students are explored to research projects through UTAR international organisations. Undergraduate Research Scheme.

Global Networking High Employability Rate • UTAR has collaborations with over 460 educational institutions and industries from 30 economies to provide students access to international collaborative • UTAR graduates are well received by the industry. activities such as students exchanges, study tours, joint research projects, • 95 – 97% of our graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation seminars, conferences and symposia. Academic credit hour transfer options (as at 2019). are available through the student exchange programmes. • Graduate works in multinational & SME companies locally and globally.

11 12 Student UTAR provides a range of support services for the convenience and welfare of the students. Services

Accommodation

Our campuses in Kampar and Sungai Long are all located within established suburban residential townships where students can easily find accommodation within walking distance to the campus. The suburbs provide convenient access to public transport, banks, restaurants, launderettes, supermarkets, cinemas and shopping malls.

Cafeteria

Cafeterias in our campuses offer a variety of food at reasonable prices and a comfortable ambience for having meals. You can readily find a wide selection of Chinese, Malay, Indian, Western and vegetarian cuisines (at Kampar Campus) within the campus neighbourhood. For new students commencing studies at UTAR, Peer Mentoring Programme the campus experience starts with our orientation programme which aims to facilitate a smooth Our ‘peer-to-peer’ programme offers a transition into university life. connecting bridge between seniors and university freshmen. Upon joining this Orientation is required for newly enrolled: programme, a senior who has gone through Bus Service • Foundation students at least 10 hours of mentoring training by • Full-time Bachelor’s degree students counsellors from the Department of Student UTAR owns a total of 16 buses that facilitate students travelling to the campuses • Foundation students progressing to Bachelor’s Affairs (DSA) will guide you through the from the neighbourhood train stations, MRT stations, bus stops and housing areas. degree orientation and help you adapt to campus life. The buses follow a regular schedule daily and the schedule is posted on notice • International students boards in the campus and on the UTAR website. Pick-up Service Benefits For new students from Sabah and Sarawak, we Many activities are held during the orientation. As a provide pick-up service from KLIA and KLIA2 to new student at UTAR, you will get to meet your seniors, residential areas near our campuses. The pick- University Bookstore faculty members, senior university officials, your up is usually done one or two weeks before the classmates and other new students. orientation. If you require the service, you may There are bookstores in our Kampar Campus and Sungai Long Campus where contact the Department of Student Affairs or academic books, stationery supplies, photocopying, book-binding, postal and You will also get to know the related university rules, Division of Programme Promotion. other services are available. During the intake months, we invite book vendors to regulations, the facilities and services available at set up booths in the campus for the convenience of our students to purchase the UTAR such as the sports and recreational facilities, Department of International Student Services necessary books. The estimated expenses on reference books for a trimester are student clubs and societies, bus services, counselling (DISS) offers a similar pick-up and ‘meet and about RM500. and guidance services, and student support services. greet’ service for new international students There will be an induction programme that covers arriving at the Kuala Lumpur International campus adjustment talks, a campus tour and a Airport for the first time. These students must city tour to familiarise you with the campus and its inform DISS at least one week before departing surroundings. from their home countries. For more details, please contact our Department of International Places of Worship You will participate in icebreaking, telematch Student Services or visit diss.utar.edu.my and sports games, and meet other new students Surau or Muslim prayer rooms are available in all our campuses. You may enquire in the campus. Briefings are available on soft skills For more details on our orientation programme, about the location of mosques, churches and temples from the Department of development programmes and related community contact our Department of Student Affairs or Student Affairs. service activities. visit dsa.kpr.utar.edu.my and dsa.sl.utar.edu.my

13 14 International Student Services

Healthcare Service The Department of International Student Services (DISS) is the department that oversees the Student Pass application and An on-campus Wellness Centre in Kampar Campus serves students and staff provides services to international students. From immigration at minimal charges. Healthcare centres and clinics are readily available in the clearance to airport pick-ups, international students are well residential areas near our campuses; for example, the Putra Specialist Hospital assisted in those matters. In further ensuring that the process Kajang located adjacent to the Sungai Long Campus. For minor medical is carried out smoothly, international students are strongly attention, students can approach the Department of Student Affairs where sick encouraged to seek advice from DISS before purchasing their bays are available. Every administrative office of UTAR has a first-aid kit. flight tickets to Malaysia. It is also advisable for international students to arrive 1 week before their trimester begin.

Participation in the orientation programmes, organised specially for new students will also be very helpful for international students to familiarise with their new learning environment, make new friends and adapt better to their Personal Accident Insurance study life. International students who have difficulties adapting to their new environment need not worry, as the Peer Mentoring All registered students of UTAR are entitled to the group personal accident Programme is available for them. Counsellors will arrange insurance which provides coverage including RM45,000 for death or total meetings for students to meet with their mentors, where they can permanent disablement, RM3,000 for accident medical expenses, and RM500 for discuss and share their thoughts, and find adapting mechanisms traditional medical expenses. Students from certain programmes are required to to adapt to their campus life. take up additional insurance such as medical student malpractice insurance for medical and health science students. DISS also ensures that accommodations for international students are well arranged, and that they are able to register for their All international students are covered under a health insurance scheme required course successfully. Upon their successful payment of the second by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and Immigration Department of Malaysia student bill, DISS will assist international students to their respective through EMGS (Education Malaysia Global Services). The health insurance fee faculties for course registration. ranges from RM500 to RM800 per student per year which covers repatriation, personal accident and death, hospitalisation at private hospitals and outpatient treatment. After receiving the proof of payment, Successful applicants will receive the electronic DISS will proceed to apply Student Pass Visa Approval Letter (eVAL) from DISS. Applicants for the applicants via online application are then required to apply for their respective at Education Malaysia Global Services Single Entry Visa (SEV) at the nearest Malaysian (EMGS). The application is subject to Embassy/High Commission/Consulate Counselling and Guidance Services EMGS’s approval. Office in their respective economies.

A team of trained counsellors who abide by the ethics of the counselling Step profession offers caring and confidential counselling for individuals and groups. 3 International students are Applicants who have required to do medical They organise peer helping programmes and workshops on career guidance, made payment for their first stress management and learning skills. Students are welcome to walk-in or make screening within 7 days of student bill are to email the Step arrival at Malaysia. This an appointment to see a counsellor. proof of payment to DISS at 2 requirement is determined [email protected] Student by EMGS. Pass

Upon applicants’ Application International students who successful application to Step have passed the medical screening in Malaysia Estimated Living Costs UTAR, DISS will send an 1 offer letter along with the and have obtained the supporting letter from EMGS The estimated monthly living expenses for a student at UTAR are as follows: first student bill via email to the applicants. will have their passports collected by DISS for the purpose Description Kampar Campus Sungai Long Campus of Student Pass endorsement at the Accommodation RM180 - RM350 RM200 - RM600 immigration office.

Meals RM320 - RM480 RM380 - RM550 Working with various communities in Malaysia Transportation RM30 - RM100 RM100 - RM250 Working with local communities is one of the best ways to learn about the richness of Malaysia; from Other expenses RM100 - RM150 RM200 - RM300 learning about the various cultures and traditions to understanding the lives of Malaysians and their friendliness. Through the Department of Soft Skills Competency (DSSC), international students are able to Total RM630 - RM1,080 RM880 - RM1,700 engage with various communities through cultural exchange activities. Local communities involved in the activities also gain awareness about the world, while international students will experience the unity of Malaysians when they see how people from various cultural backgrounds co-exist under one roof.

15 16 Facilities In addition, through collaborations with ICT industry leaders, we have set up the latest software and hardware infrastructure for research, teaching and learning such as the Enterprise System and Database Laboratory, and the Intel Microprocessor Design and Development Laboratory. Our Cisco Networking Academy Laboratory has 10 sets of Cisco 1841 Router, 15 sets of Cisco 2960 switches, two overhead projector/speaker sets and computers for two instructors and 42 students.

Our campuses The newly set up UTAR-Huawei Networking Laboratory has three sets of Huawei University provide latest facilities Teaching Laboratory Solution – Data for the academic and Communication Package, two overhead projector/speaker sets and computers for two personal development of instructors and 42 students to facilitate training for our staff and students. Huawei certification programmes. The latest setup is an Apple iMac Laboratory, which has 19 sets of Apple iMac PCs; 1 set for the instructor and 18 sets for the students. The Microsoft Software Engineering Laboratory has 21 PCs; 1 PC for the instructor and 20 PCs for the students.

ICT Facilities

There are more than 3,000 computers installed in practical, project and research laboratories on Windows, UNIX and Apple OS platform. Software available range from standard office applications to course-specific applications such as: Wireless Campus • Engineering and science software: Android Studio, Ansys, Apache HTTP, Aspen Hysys, Audacity, AutoCAD 2018, Axure Pro, Back Track 5, Binalink, Bitcricket IP calculator and UTAR IP calculator, Blender, Bonjour Print Services, Wireless internet access (WIA) is Cisco Packet Tracer, Cloudera, CNC Milling Professional ikx1, CNC Turning Professional ikx, Communication available in both campuses. Our System Toolbox, CST Microwave Studio, Design Expert, DigSilent Power Factory, DSP System Toolbox, Eclipse students can access the internet Kepler, Eclipse Neon/Luna, Editix, ENSP, Enterprise Architect Academic, ETAP, FPWIN GR, Fuzzy Logic Toolbox, anytime and anywhere free of Gabi, Gams, GitHub, GNS, GNS3, GNU Octave, Hilti Anchor & Rebar, IIS 10.0 Express, Integrated Environmental charge through many WIA points Solutions, Image Processing Toolbox, IntelliJ IDEA Community, International Centre for Diffraction Data (ICDD) installed in the campuses. database, Ipython, JCreator, JDK, Jenkins, Kali Linux, Keil uVision, Matlab, Maxima, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Visual Studio Ultimate, Microwind, Midas Gen, Miktex, MobaXTerm, ModelSim Altera Starter Edition, MPLab X IDE, MySQL, Naviswork Manage 2016, Naviswork Manage 2018, Netbeans, Neural Network Toolbox, Nutrionist Pro, NVIDIA CUDA Visual Studio Integration, Open CV, Optimization Toolbox, Open SUSE, Oracle 11g, Oracle VM Virtual Box, Paramics, Physio EX, Perl, Prophet, PSCad, Pvsyst, PyCharm Community, Python, QTSpim, Rapid Miner, Revit 2016, Revit 2018, Robot Structural Analysis Professional, Sapphire 1.1, SCIA Engineer, Sidra, Signal Processing Toolbox, SimPower Systems, Simscape, Simulia Abaqus, Simulink, Solidworks 2016, Text Studio, TwinCAT 2, TwinCAT 3, VMWare Workstation, Wamp Server, Wireshark, WITNESS 13, Xcode IDE, Xilinx ISE, Xubuntos 2 (TinyOS), Glodon Cubicost TAS, TRB and TBQ 2018, and Cost X 6.6. • Design-based software: Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design and Web Premium, Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk Autocad, Autodesk Matchmover, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk Navis Manage, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Robot Structural, Final Cut Studio, Final Draft, IES Virtual Environment, Kinect for Windows, Lumion, Protools, SketchUp Pro, Solidwork, Solidwork MasterCAM, Toonboom Harmony and Storyboard Pro, SnapGene Software (GSL Biotech) and Unity • Game development software: GameMaker, MudBox, Unity and Unreal Engine • Statistical analysis software: AMOS, EViews, JMP, Nvivo, R for Window, Python and SPSS • Business and Application Software: Adobe Reader, Adobe Director, Eclipse, Microsoft Office Professional 2013, Microsoft Project Professional 2013, Microsoft Visio Professional 2013, NetBeans, Oracle 10g/11g, SAP, and Visual Studio.Net • English Language Software: Clear Pronunciation, Connected Speech – British, EGU, Tense Buster, Wordsmith • Accounting and Audit Software: Audit Express, Bloomberg, Auto Count, Sage UBS Accounting, Sage UBS Inventory & Billing, Sage UBS Payroll, Taxcom, and SQL Accounting • Cloud Platforms and Solutions: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform, IBM Bluemix and Microsoft Azure 17 18 Library Laboratories and Workshops

UTAR has 2 libraries; Main Library in Kampar Campus, and the Mary KUOK Pick Hoo Library in Sungai Long Campus. The Main Library in the Kampar Campus is a purpose-built library with a built-up space of 100,000 sq feet, while the Mary KUOK Pick Hoo Library covers an area of over 27,000 sq feet.

The Library provides excellent informative resources, services, and facilities to support the advancement of teaching, learning, and research at the University. There are well-stocked collections of books, government publications, conference papers, dissertations and theses, journals, magazines, and newspapers as well as electronic resources such as online databases, e-journals, e-books, e-newspapers, and online past year examination papers. To date, the total book collection exceeds 301,300 volumes. Among the online databases subscribed are the ScienceDirect, EBSCOhost Business Source Complete, IEEE Xplore/IEL, ClinicalKey, CNKI • Accounting and Taxation • Environmental Engineering Workshop • Microteaching Laboratory database, Emerald, SAGE Journals, JSTOR and many • Acupuncture and Tui-Na Training • Environmental Microbiology • Molecular Biology Laboratory others. Presently, there are more than 34,000 e-journals Centre Laboratory • Molecular and Tissue Engineering and 231,800 e-books in the library collection. Library • Advanced Characterisation • Environmental Science Laboratory Laboratory Laboratory (Architecture) • Multimedia Resource Centre 1 patrons are able to access these online resources 24/7 • Advanced Civil Engineering • Equipment Room • Multimedia Resource Centre 2 from campus as well as off-campus. Laboratory • Etching and PCB Workshop • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance • Advanced Materials Laboratory • Flow Cytometer Laboratory Spectrometer Room The Library conducts Information Skill classes where • Advertising Studio • Food Processing Laboratory • Online Radio Room students are taught how to search for information • Agriculture Laboratory I • Food Science Laboratory • Organic Chemistry Laboratory • Agriculture Laboratory II • Foundry Laboratory • PC Lab 1 efficiently, evaluate information sources effectively and • Ampang Clinical Training Centre • Game Room • PC Lab 2 use information ethically through proper referencing • Analogue Electronic Laboratory • Gas Chromatography and Gas • PC Lab 3 and citation. The Library also provides Inter-Campus • Anatomy and Pathology Laboratory Chromatography Mass Spectrometer • Petrochemical Engineering Laboratory Loan service where students and staff may borrow the • Animal Tissue Culture Laboratory Room • Plant Nursery Shed books from both UTAR libraries. The Document Delivery • Applied Mechanics Laboratory • General Bioscience Laboratory • Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory • Aquaculture Facilities • General Chemistry Laboratory • Photography Studio 1 Service is another value-added service provided by the • Architectural Studio • General Computing Laboratory • Photography Studio 2 Library to obtain library materials such as books, journal • Art Room • Geotechnics and Highway Laboratory • Photography Studio 3 articles or conference papers and reports that are not • Audio Lab 1 • Goat Shed • Photography Studio 4 readily available in the UTAR Library. • Audio Lab 2 • Grand Seasons Clinical Training Centre • Physics Laboratory • Audio Lab 3 • Heat Treatment and Furnace • Physiology Lab • Atomic Absorption Laboratory • Physiotherapy Centre 1 Spectrophotometer Room • High-end PC Lab • Physiotherapy Centre 2 • Beckhoff Laboratory • High Performance Liquid • Physiotherapy Exercise Laboratory • Bio-Chemistry Laboratory Chromatography and Liquid • Power and Machine Laboratory • Biomedical Engineering Laboratory Chromatography Mass Spectrometer • Printed Circuit Board Fabrication • Bioprocess and Environmental Room Laboratory Laboratory • Hydraulics Laboratory • Process Control and Reaction • Cabin 1: Store • iMac Laboratory Laboratory • Cabin 2: Animal Containment Unit • Immunology and Virology Laboratory • Psychology/Counselling Laboratory • Cabin 3: Cabin Preparation II • Industrial Engineering Laboratory • Renewable Energy and Energy • Cabin 4: Cabin Preparation I • Industrial Engineering Workshop Efficiency Laboratory • Cabin 5: Insectarium • Infrared Spectrometer Room • Risk and Operations Management for • Cabin 6: Herbarium • Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Business Sustainability • Capstone Project Laboratory • Instrumentation Laboratory • Robotics and Automation Laboratory • Chemical Engineering Laboratory • Internet Radio Laboratory • Scanning Electron Microscope • Civil Engineering Laboratory • Journalism Laboratory (Recording Laboratory • Clinical Skill Laboratory Studio and News Editing Room) • Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) • CNC and Robotics Laboratory • Language Laboratory Room • Communications and Networking • Materials and Manufacturing • Simulation Ward Web-based Learning Resources Language Learning Support Laboratory Engineering Laboratory • Smart Grid Laboratory • Computer Teaching Laboratory (9 • Macintosh Laboratory 1 (Design • Structures and Materials Laboratory labs) Laboratory) • Sustainable Economy and Economic As a UTAR student, you will have access to the Web- Most of UTAR’s programmes are taught and assessed • Construction Management Laboratory • Macintosh Laboratory 2 (Design Integration based Learning Environment (WBLE) e-learning system in the English language. Students who need to • Daikin Laboratory Laboratory) • Teaching Practicum Lab of the university. The WBLE serves as a discussion enhance their proficiency level in the English • Design Room • Macintosh Laboratory 3 (Design • Telecommunication Laboratory platform among students and lecturers for exchange language can attend English language courses • Digital Electronic Laboratory Laboratory) • Thermofluids Laboratory of ideas. offered by the UTAR Centre for Extension Education. • Early Childhood Laboratory • Mechanical and Timber Workshop • Traditional Chinese Medicine and • Economics and Sustainable Resources • Mechatronics Engineering Laboratory Complementary (TCM) Centre • Electromagnetics and Control • Media Room • Traffic Engineering Laboratory Via the WBLE, you can access lecture notes, tutorial Among the programmes offered are English for Laboratory • Medical Microbiology Laboratory • Unit Operation Laboratory questions, assignment questions, course materials and Tertiary Studies, English Enhancement Programme, • Electronics Laboratory • Medical Museum • Video-editing Room the UTAR student portal to view course structures, the and the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) • Enterprise System and Database • Microbiology Laboratory • VLSI Design Laboratory student academic handbook, rules and regulations of Preparatory Course. Other languages such as Korean, Laboratory • Microsoft Software Engineering • X-Ray Diffractometer Room • Environmental Engineering Laboratory Laboratory the university, past year examination question papers, Spanish, French, Thai, German, and many others are soft skills programmes and many more. also available. 19 20 Clubs and Societies Besides taking part in sports activities, UTAR students can also choose to be an active member in some of the following 78 Sports student clubs and societies on campus.

Course-Based Non Course-Based and • Accounting Society General Interests • Actuarial Science Society • Asian Cultural Society • Agricultural and Food Science Society • Astronomy Club • Architecture Society • Buddhist Society Extracurricular • Banking and Finance Society • Calligraphy Society • Biological Science Society • Career Development Club • Built Environment Society • Catholic Students Society • Building and Property Management Society • Chinese Language Society • Business Administration Society • Christian Fellowship Society Activities • Chemistry Society • Crime Prevention Society • Chinese Medicine Society • E-Sports and Video Games Development Club • Chinese Studies Society • Entrepreneurship and Management Club • Computer Society - AIESEC • Corporate Communication Society • Finance and Investment Society • Dietetics Society • Hindu Society • Early Childhood Studies Society • Indian Cultural and Language Society We understand the importance of sports and physical • Engineering Society • International Friendship Society activities for the holistic development of our students. For that - ASHRAE Student Chapter • Islamic Students’ Society • Japanese Culture Club reason, we set up the Sports Complex in Kampar Campus - EMB Student Chapter - ICE Student Chapter • Mathematics Society which has facilities for basketball, futsal, netball, tennis, - IChemE Student Chapter • MathsFun Society volleyball and badminton. - IEEE Student Chapter • Makers Club - IEM Student Section • Mind Development Society There is a fitness gymnasium equipped with cardiovascular, - IET Student Chapter • Nature and Pet Lovers Society strength and resistance training equipment, a free weight - IMECHE Student Chapter • Robotics Society - IMM Student Chapter • Sustainable Development Club area and an aerobic/dancing studio. At nominal fees, • World History Club students may use the swimming pools and the squash courts - Society of Petroleum Engineers • English Language Society • Yoga Society in the Tunku Abdul Rahman University College campus • Entrepreneurship Society • Young Entrepreneurs Society adjacent to the Kampar Campus. • Financial Economics Society - Bursa Young Investor Club • Graphic Design and Multimedia Society - AIESEC For Sungai Long Campus, UTAR has made arrangements with • Information Technology Society • International Business and Global Economics Performing and Creative Arts nearby sports and fitness centres for our students and staff to • Arts and Crafts Society enjoy the use of facilities free of charge or at special rates. Society • Journalism in Chinese Media Society • Dance Club Students can make bookings directly with the staff of the • Logistics and International Shipping Society • Drama and Public Speaking Society Department of Student Affairs. • Marketing Society - Toastmasters Club • Mass Communication Society • Film Club Sports facilities available for students are listed in the table. - Advertising Student’s Chapter • Music Club - Institute of Public Relations Malaysia Student - Chinese Orchestra Unit You may visit the webpage of the Department of Student - Choir Unit Affairs at our UTAR website for more information. Association – UTAR CHAPTER • Media and Digital Animation Society • Photography Society • Medical and Health Sciences Society Sports facilities Kampar Sg. Long • Physiotherapy Society Sports and Recreation • Board Games Club • Postgraduate Chinese Studies Society Football l • Sports Club • Psychology Society • Traveler’s Den Basketball l l • Statistical Computing and Operations Research Society Voluntary Category Futsal l l • Askar Wataniah Netball l • First Aid Society • Community Service Society Tennis l l Self-Defence Category Volleyball l • Aikido Club • Hapkido Club l l Badminton • Karatedo Club Squash l l • Muay Thai Club • Taekwondo Club Table tennis l l • Wushu Club - 24 Festive Drum Unit Gymnasium l l - Lion Dance Unit Swimming pool l l

21 22 Sports and Recreation Events

Every year, the student clubs and Study in Malaysia societies in collaboration with various administrative departments of the university, organise many sports, for International Students recreational and social events such as:

• Sports carnival, inter-faculty “I took a lot of time to adapt “The tutors are highly games, races, table tennis and “I wanted to expand to Malaysian culture and responsive and are always court games my knowledge of study habits. The tutorial helpful when I need assistance. • Treasure hunts and trekking business operations and classes were fantastic and The learning culture in UTAR is • Boggle, carom, Chinese chess, management. I believe the teachers have deep well supported by a supportive international chess and scrabble that the knowledge that knowledge about their field. and modern environment competitions I obtained from UTAR will I have learnt so many things and this creates a conducive • Quizzes and Math competitions be beneficial for my future due to their professionalism.” learning environment for the • Debates career development. students here. It feels more • Dances, performances, choir and The programme is well- Kao, Duc-Dinh comfortable studying at UTAR.” cultural events structured and it fulfils the Taiwan • Prom nights, reunion parties and industry standard.” Faculty of Business and Septriyan Orpina annual balls Finance Indonesia Sahet Muhametniyazov Faculty of Arts and Social Turkmenistan Science Overview of Student Representative Council Faculty of Business and Finance

Kampar Campus

The main objective of the SRC is to encourage and promote intellectual, spiritual, emotional and Sungai Long Campus physical development among the students of the university. The SRC also participates in the organisation and supervision of student welfare facilities and activities in the university including recreational, social, spiritual and religious activities.

Mission of SRC The SRC is committed to preserving the rights, • Donation drive for needy students welfare and privileges of students through a • UTAR Cafeteria Price Checks transparent and interactive leadership system. • Feedback on UTAR facilities • Clubs and Societies Recruitment Drive/ Mission: Showcase • To improve UTAR student services • Savings Project (get student discounts from • To promote unity among clubs and societies nearby restaurants, clinics, laundromats, hair “UTAR is a beautiful and peaceful campus and “As a PhD scholar, I wanted to expand my • To create a unified platform for publicising salons, computer shops, etc) it has all the facilities that the students need to scholarly network across the border. I am privileged students’ announcements, events and activities • Umbrella Project pursue their tertiary education. Not just the modern to be able to frequently meet my supervisors at • Dialogue Session with students facilities, UTAR’s library has all the textbooks, which least twice a month. They are indeed very helpful Activities that are organised by the SRC are as • Dialogue Session with OCPD guides us with our assignments and researches.” in guiding my research proposal development.” follows: • Overseas Exchange Programme • Orientation for new students • FEStival: A Campus Carnival Mariyam Hanaan Habeeb Goodhope Hance Mkaro • UTAR Ball • Z Night Maldives Tanzania • CNY Carnival Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance

23 24 Description of Scholarships Criteria (based on actual result)

Scholarships Bachelor’s Programmes All programmes (except Medicine and Health Sciences Programmes in FMHS) 100% Tuition Fee Scholarship from UTAR • STPM/A-Level (Advanced Level): 4As or Education Foundation • UEC: 8As or and Loans • Canadian Pre-University (CPU): 95% for all subjects with a minimum of 6 subjects, or • South Australian Matriculation (SAM): ATAR>95, or • International Baccalaureate (IB): 7 points for every subject of 6 subjects (not including bonus point), or • UTAR Foundation Programme/Relevant TAR UC Diploma: CGPA of 3.9000 and above

UTAR was All results must be obtained in one sitting. founded as a 50% Tuition Fee Scholarship from UTAR • STPM/A-Level (Advanced Level): 3As or not-for-profit private Education Foundation • UEC: 7As or university with a mission • Canadian Pre-University (CPU): 90% for all subjects with a minimum of 6 subjects, or to provide quality education • South Australian Matriculation (SAM): ATAR>90, or • International Baccalaureate (IB): 7 points for every subject of affordable to everyone. Numerous 5 subjects (not including bonus point), or scholarships and study loans • UTAR Foundation Programme/Relevant TAR UC Diploma: CGPA of 3.8000 to 3.8999 are available for needy and deserving All results must be obtained in one sitting. Health Sciences Programmes in FMHS UTAR Scholarships for Foundation Programmes Malaysian and Bachelor Honours Degree Programmes students. 50% Tuition Fee Scholarship from UTAR • STPM/A-Level (Advanced Level): 4As or Education Foundation • UEC: 8As or We offer scholarships to prospective students who • Canadian Pre-University (CPU): 95% for all subjects with a have achieved excellent academic results: minimum of 6 subjects, or • South Australian Matriculation (SAM): ATAR>95, or • International Baccalaureate (IB): 7 points for every subject of Description of Scholarships Criteria (Based on actual results) 6 subjects (not including bonus point), or • UTAR Foundation Programme/Relevant TAR UC Diploma: Foundation Programme CGPA of 3.9000 and above 100% Tuition Fee Scholarship from UTAR SPM 9As Education Foundation O-Level/Equivalent: 8As All results must be obtained in one sitting.

All results must be obtained in one sitting. 25% Tuition Fee Scholarship from UTAR • STPM/A-Level (Advanced Level): 3As or Education Foundation • UEC: 7As or 50% Tuition Fee Scholarship from UTAR SPM 8As • Canadian Pre-University (CPU): 90% for all subjects with a Education Foundation O-Level/Equivalent: 7As minimum of 6 subjects, or • South Australian Matriculation (SAM): ATAR>90, or All results must be obtained in one sitting. • International Baccalaureate (IB): 7 points for every subject of 5 subjects (not including bonus point), or 25% Tuition Fee Scholarship from UTAR SPM 7As • UTAR Foundation Programme/Relevant TAR UC Diploma: Education Foundation O-Level/Equivalent: 6As CGPA of 3.8000 to 3.8999

All results must be obtained in one sitting. All results must be obtained in one sitting.

25 26 KOJADI Education Loan

Description of Scholarships Criteria (based on actual result) Loan Package Bachelor’s Programmes Course of Study Maximum Scheme M.B.B.S.* (Must be approved by MOE or relevant authorities or Board of KOJADI) Loan* All LOCAL courses including certificate, skill-based, diploma, professional, 15% Tuition Fee Scholarship from UTAR • STPM/A-Level (Advanced Level): 4As or PLAN I RM100,000 Education Foundation • UEC: 8As or postgraduate and all undergraduate courses. • Canadian Pre-University (CPU): 95% for all subjects with a All OVERSEAS courses, postgraduate/undergraduate medical-related PLAN II RM200,000 (Interview is required) minimum of 6 subjects, or courses and LOCAL medical-related courses • South Australian Matriculation (SAM): ATAR>95, or *Limit to three (3) scholarships per year. • International Baccalaureate (IB): 7 points for every subject of *Terms and conditions apply on loan amount. 6 subjects (not including bonus point), or • UTAR Foundation Programme: CGPA of 3.9000 and above • Applicant (student) and co-applicant must be members of KOJADI. • No restriction for PTPTN loan applicants. AND • English Language Proficiency: MUET band score of 4 and For details, please refer to www.kojadi.my/v2 above, or IELTS average band score of 6.5 and above

AND Other Scholarships/Financial Aid • Combined annual income of the applicant/applicant’s spouse/applicant’s parents should not exceed RM50,000 UTAR collaborates with foundations, corporations and individuals to offer scholarships to our students. Among the scholarship providers are: AND • Pesona Metro Holdings Berhad Scholarship • Hong Leong Foundation • Present documented evidence; awards and other certificates • MAPA Gloves Scholarship • United Malacca University Scholarship on extra-curricular achievements • Chang Ming Thien Foundation Scholarship • MREPC Scholarship • Goh Ing Sing Agriculture Science Scholarship • Choice Foundation Scholarship for Needy Students All results must be obtained in one sitting. • Lee Foundation • Gamuda Scholarship • Selasih Permata Sdn Bhd • Lion-Parkson Foundation Scholarship • Western Digital • PIDM Undergraduate Scholarship Scholarship recipients must act in accordance with UTAR Rules and Regulations and not be convicted of • Tan Sri Lee Loy Seng Foundation Scholarship • Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) Sponsorships breaking the laws of Malaysia, otherwise, the scholarship ceases. • WCT Scholarship Award • Laubros Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd Scholarship • Daikin Malaysia Group Scholarship • Sin Chew Readers Study Aid Project • Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng Scholarship • Accurate Trading Scholarship UTAR Sports and Talent Scholarships • UTAR - Top Glove Scholarship • Penang Future Foundation (PFF) Scholarship • Bantuan Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang • Yayasan KLK Scholarship The UTAR Sports and Talent Scholarships are available to reward currently enrolled full-time Foundation or • UTAR JinBodhi Bursary • MIDF Education Scholarship Programme Bachelor degree programme students who have achieved a certain level of excellence at the national • Master Builders Association Malaysia Scholarship • Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and international level in talents such as music, art, theatre, writing, and sports. • GS Paper and Packaging Sdn Bhd Scholarship • Bantuan Pendidikan Tinggi Perak For details, please refer to deas.utar.edu.my PTPTN Loans

The Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) offers loans to qualified applicants who are UTAR UEC Scholarships pursuing a full-time Bachelor degree programme at UTAR. UTAR also offers scholarships to needy students from independent Chinese high schools. Students with good Amount Per Annum (RM) academic results and a proven record of participation in extra-curricular activities are eligible to apply for Maximum the scholarships. 75% 50% Field of Study (For student or parents who are (Family monthly income (Family monthly income listed as Bantuan Sara Hidup below RM8,000) above RM8,000) Postgraduate Research Assistantships Rakyat (BSHR) recipients)

Arts 13,600 10,200 6,800 UTAR appoints its postgraduate research students as research assistants under 3 schemes – Project Research Assistantship, Research Scholarship Scheme and Student Assistantship. Science 14,030 10,520 7,010 Health Sciences 17,000 12,750 8,500 For Research Scholarship Scheme (RSS), a monthly Research Scholarship stipend is given and may be M.B.B.S. Programme 50,000 37,500 30,000 used to support tuition fees. In addition, tuition fee scholarship from UTAR Education Foundation may be given to eligible RSS scholars who meet the required criteria. For details, please refer to www.ptptn.gov.my Project Research Assistants (PRA) are paid a stipulated monthly salary (with EPF/SOCSO contribution). In addition, tuition fee scholarship from UTAR Education Foundation may be given to eligible PRAs who are registered as postgraduate students in UTAR (by research mode), and meet the required criteria.

Student Assistants (SA) are paid based on daily or monthly rate.

27 28 The programme involves The Department of Soft Skills Competency (DSSC) organises the experiential learning in a following activities that benefit students in the area of soft skills Grow With Us series of interactive activities and life skills competency. where participating students UTAR Soft Skills Development Certificate demonstrate their ability in using • Employability Enhancement Programmes soft skills and acquire merit points. • Projects and Activities Promoting Entrepreneurship and Innovation • Industrial Collaboration Projects and Activities Complex Students, who have acquired • Community Services/Community Engagement Programmes problem Critical at least 100 points out of the • Student-initiated Projects and Events Cognitive skills solving thinking maximum 150 points in all the • Cultural, IT, Design, Business and Sports Activities ten components, qualify for • Conferences, Forums, Workshops, Talks, Seminars Emotional intelligence, the USSDC certificate which • Study Tours, Exchange Programme and Cultural Activities Communication cultural intelligence formally recognises their efforts in • Training Programmes and language skills improving themselves. • Public Speaking/Debate/National & International Competitions 10 CORE and teamwork COMPONENTS Moral and Digital literacy professional ethics Lifelong learning and UTAR Community and Voluntary Engagement (CARE) Programme information Leadership management Entrepreneurship skills skills UTAR Community and Voluntary Engagement Grading System for UTAR CARE Programme (CARE) Programme (UTAR CARE Programme) was introduced in the year 2020 as an effort to Star Rating Total Hour of Contribution cultivate and recognise students’ contribution 5 CORE 5 CORE COMPONENTS 7 CORE ORE 10 CORE COMPONENTS 7 CORE COMPONENTS 10 C and efforts in community and voluntary projects. 1. Communication Language 1. Communication & 1. Communication & Language 1-star  20-39 hours 2. Creative and Strategic Language Skills 2. Cognitive Skills The University constantly encourages students to Thinking 2. Critical Thinking, Creative 3. Complex Problem Solving engage in the participating community and 3. Emotional Intelligence, Thinking & Problem Solving 4. Critical Thinking Teamwork & Leadership 3. Emotional Intelligence & 5. Emotional Intelligence, Culture voluntary projects. The students are exposed to 2-star  40-59 hours USSDC Intelligence & Teamwork 4. Integrity and Ethics Teamwork Skills these engagements due to their service learning 5. Entrepreneurship 4. Moral & Professional Ethics 6. Moral & Professional Ethics 5. Leadership Skills 7. Leadership Skills under the university’s curricular activities. The  TIMELINE 6. Entrepreneurship Skills 8. Entrepreneurship 3-star 60-79 hours 7. Lifelong learning & 9. Lifelong learning & Information University aims to provide a holistic learning for Information Management Management the students. 10. Digital Literacy 4-star  80 hours or above UTAR CARE Programme would represent a new - 2009 2010 2011 - 2017 2018 - CURRENT grading system for a summary of achievement 5-star  100 hours or above by ‘Total Hour of Contribution’ by students toward community projects. Undergraduate UTAR Soft Skills Development Certificate (USSDC) across most life situations and a wide span of students who have a high level of involvement programme, introduced in the year 2009, is the jobs to meet the demands of the Fourth Industrial in community service would have several ‘Hours’ is a common measure used in community first structured programme in Malaysia to provide Revolution. This is achieved by providing students positive outcomes such as positive changes in and voluntary service by many education strategic support, commitment and focus for its a structured platform and community work behaviour, values, degree aspirations and work institutions. The new grading system is expected students to acquire the key soft skills required to involvement to showcase their capabilities, learn preparation. Besides that, they would also show to improve the participation of students in transform them into employable graduates new competencies, and develop better cultural improvement in terms of educational aspects Community Outreach Project/Voluntary Work. As who are not only knowledgeable, resilient and intelligence and people skills. This USSDC is as they learn to be more empathetic to others, there are 5 tiers in the new grading system, the adaptable to industry changes but are also aligned with the university’s focus to provide improved self-positive attitudes and increased students will be motivated to move up the levels compassionate and responsible. The 10 core student support to undergo experiential learning level of internalized moral standards. to achieve the top level, Tier 5 by the time of their components of the USSDC, enhanced in year and attain life skills that complement classroom completion of study. 2018 based on World Economic Forum’s 21st learning for students to be better performers with Century Skills, incorporate the key competencies, a more balanced set of hard and soft skills. employability skills and qualities that apply As the University practices and promotes SDGs introduced by the United Nations, UTAR CARE Programme would also incorporate the element of the Academic Activities/Programmes/Events 17 SDGs. The SDG of the community project joined by the students will be identified and recorded. In order Competition to obtain a 5-star rating, students must join at least 1 • 2 Credit Hour of • Soft Skills Training • New Village • Study Tour • Forum/ community activity from each category of the SDGs co-curricular units Programme/ Community Conference/ Student • Post held by students in workshop/talk project/ exchange Seminar below: Community clubs/Societies/SRC Service project i. People, Dignity, Justice (SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) ii. Planet (SDGs 6, 12, 13, 14, 15) iii. Prosperity (SDGs 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) UTAR SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (USSDC) iv. Peace/Partnership (SDGs 16,17)

Upon graduation, students’ participation and ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT achievements in the community/ volunteering project will be shown in the Academic Transcript.

29 30 WE CARE, WE ACT New Village Community Service Entrepreneurship Complementing the formal learning in The activities include cultural activities, health campaigns, the campus environment, the university English and IT tuitions, waste recycling campaigns, school endeavours to cultivate community spirit safety projects, school motivational camps, school and among its students by engaging them village beautification projects and even family days. The in volunteer services for the community. programme provides an opportunity for students to act Students who engage in volunteerism as vital members of the community while developing their work learn to better understand the leadership and communication skills as well as creativity communities around them and gain and resourcefulness in solving problems. meaningful experience to nurture humility and compassion. To date, DSSC has successfully DSSC implemented the ‘WE CARE, WE conducted ACT’ New Village Community Service community service programme with the aim to create projects in more than opportunities for students to mingle, interact 580 new villages and work with the new village communities. involving more than 18,000 students.

SDG@UTAR UTAR SDG Initiatives

Founded with the bedrock principle Among the services provided are: 1. Shared physical space 5. Mentoring of “by the people, for the people”, The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a 2. High-speed internet access 6. Training UTAR, as a not-for-profit university collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations 3. Business advice 7. Assistance to set-up the company has always embraced the society to build a better world by 2030. The goals cover a 4. Networking connections 8. Legal advice through various commitments broad range of social, economic and which are also in line with the environmental development issues. In order United Nations (UN) Sustainable to achieve the goals, joint efforts from all Unovate Centre incubatees from Kampar campus are now eligible Development Goals. Not limited sectors of society are needed, including to apply for a parking lot at RM250 per year for their daily business to empowering students through effort from the government, the private operation within the campus. Unovate Centre also organises various quality yet affordable education, sectors, civil society and every single entrepreneurial programmes UTAR has throughout the years individual on this planet. Together, we can such as structured entrepreneur spearheaded sustainable initiatives do this for a better future. Within the goals, cultivation programme – which will not only broaden the there are 169 targets. Achieving all 169 Unovate STEP, entrepreneurial horizons of one generation but also targets would signify the accomplishment talk and webinar, flea market, transform their lives as well as that in achieving all 17 goals. business plan competition of the generations to come. at UTAR. The aim is to create Website: softskill.utar.edu.my/SDG%40UTAR.php an entrepreneurial culture in Malaysia Mental Literacy Movement UTAR so that students, staff and alumni are equipped with The Malaysia Mental Literacy Movement (MMLM) These mental literacy activities provide the entrepreneurial knowledge and is the brainchild of Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, the opportunity for every level of society, be they experience. Chancellor of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman a young student or a retiree, to learn ways to (UTAR). MMLM was officially registered by the improve and sharpen their minds. These activities Unovate Centre Start-ups Registrar of Societies (ROS) under the Societies Act also encourage integration and unity among the 1996 on 4 July 2006. community as they can be participated by people from all walks of life. Leveraging on this advantage, The objectives of MMLM are to introduce and it would be a superb platform to propel the nation promote various techniques and skills pertaining to greater heights. to the improvement of mental literacy among Malaysians. It also aims to promote interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). In doing so, MMLM wishes to UTAR Young Entrepreneur Start-up Scheme (UTARYESS) contribute to the development and upgrading of human capital resources which are necessary to UTARYESS is a seed fund that aims to support student incubatees of Unovate Centre. The objective of face the globalised world in the age of the Fourth UTARYESS is to provide seed funding for product development as well as conducting market research. Industrial Revolution. Among the activities MMLM A maximum grant amount of RM5,000.00 will be awarded to each successful applicant. organises are workshops, seminars, dialogues, competitions and festivals to promote the Student Software Application Scheme (SSAS) development of mental literacy such as memory skills, thinking skills, creativity and STEM among This scheme aims to provide financial support to UTAR students in publishing their created software Malaysians. apps in designated open market platforms, such as Google and Apple. Through this scheme, students Website: mmlm.utar.edu.my can register their apps and get a reimbursement of up to USD30 per registration. 31 32 Entrepreneurial Talk Series Seminars and Workshops

The UTAR Entrepreneurial Talk Series was first introduced in 2011. Distinguished leaders, successful From time to time, Unovate Centre entrepreneurs, technopreneurs, founders and corporate CEOs who have demonstrated notable also organises trips for students to leadership and business acumen are invited to speak and share their experiences through these talk attend entrepreneurship-related series. Students are given opportunities to attend the talk series and mingle with these illustrious leaders. seminars and workshops that are More than 40 well-known leaders and captains of industry have delivered such talks to the students. held outside the university. This allows UTAR students to network Dr Sumitra Nair with other start-ups, angel investors Vice President, and venture capitalists. Talent Development and Digital Entrepreneurship at Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

Mr Rizal Saiful Senior Program Manager, Wadhwani Foundation

Mr Koong Lin Loong Managing Partner, Reanda LLKG International CEO, K-Konsult Taxation Sdn Bhd

YBhg Tan Sri Dr Ghauth Jasmon Chairman, Universiti Putra Malaysia Board of Directors

Ms Wee Siew Ling Marketing Director, Stellavingze International E-Commerce Delivery Centre Executive Director, MELILEA International Group of Companies Established in the year 2018, the E-Commerce Delivery Centre is a pick-up centre dedicated Flea Market to staff and students to collect their online purchases. UTAR staff and students can The UTAR Flea Market aims to provide students with the opportunity to do business in the simplest direct their e-commerce packages to the way. Students learn risk management and can practise their communication and negotiation skills E-Commerce Delivery Centre to enjoy a hassle- by selling various goods and services in the campus. The inaugural UTAR Flea Market commenced in free and time-saving service. December 2010 with just 41 vendors. To date, more than 600 vendors have participated in the Flea Market. UTAR has set up two E-Commerce Delivery Centres, one on each campus. The delivery centre in Sungai Long Campus is located at KAG08, Block-KA while the centre in Kampar Campus is located at KMG1, Student Pavilion II.

Both centres are currently run by UTAR students, with the guidance and assistance from the Unovate Centre and Department of General Services (DGS) of the University.

The expansion of other services by the centre, such as e-wallet system for easy and safer transaction, UTAR eMarketplace, e-commerce order fulfilment services, outbound parcel service (J&T Express), are in the pipeline in order to further encourage students to start their e-commerce business at the University.

33 34 What Our Alumni Say

Alumni Relations an comes from a small fishing village in Perak, named Bagan Sungai Tiang. When he was still a child, Tan Tan Seng Kun Tsuffered a severe illness but fortunately found his healing remedy through the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Co-founder treatment. The incident inspired Tan to become a TCM TCM Chief Physician physician later on. Yangyi TCM Acupuncture and Healthcare Centre After graduating from secondary school, Tan discovered that UTAR was preparing to take in its first batch of students for Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Honours). Without further consideration, Tan decided to try out the interview. To his surprise, he passed the interview and he was among the first batch of students at UTAR.

After he was registered as a professional TCM practitioner in Malaysia, Tan began his full-time career at TCM orthopaedic and tuinatheraphy centre. After gaining several years of working experience and advancing in studies, Tan and his best friend Chan, who was also one of his classmates, came up with a plan to start up their own TCM treatment centre.

Yangyi TCM Acupuncture and Healthcare Centre was founded by Tan and Chan in the year 2017. Their well-trained skills, hospitality and excellent service provided by the staff as well as the affordable pricing made Yangyi TCM Acupuncture The Department of Alumni Relations and Through the UTARian e-Newsletter and UTAR and Healthcare Centre well known among its customers. The centre also received pleasant reviews from its customers. Placement (DARP) was set up to foster a closer Alumni E-Magazine, DARP constantly updates The significant effect of treatment and customers’ satisfaction made Yangyi TCM Acupuncture and Healthcare Centre relationship with our alumni, to facilitate job alumni members with the latest announcements reputable and famous. placement for final year students and graduates, and developments in the employment market, and to create opportunities for networking. collaborations with local and foreign partners, and According to Tan, although many years have passed, his passion for his career never ended. One of the things that makes updated news on alumni and the university. him happy is to see the smile of his patients after recovering from an illness. Happiness lies in rendering help to others, To enhance the employability of our graduates, hence Tan and his team always take the chance to participate in charity events. Besides the daily routine of providing DARP organises career workshops, career fair and DARP serves as a hub for our alumni to network, healthcare services, Tan and his team have never stopped upgrading themselves. They continuously seek the right virtual career fair which includes coaching on exchange information and receive updates. The opportunities to expand their business. interviewing skills, resume writing and grooming. Department organises events such as gatherings, Tan wishes all Utarians success in their future. He advises everyone to follow the right path, do the right things and always annual dinners, performances, alumni business contribute to society. DARP also serves as an information provider for networking, festivals, carnivals, sports and games, postgraduate studies (including scholarships, and local and overseas trips. research and teaching assistantships) as well as to Eric Moo Hong Yuen other affiliated overseas higher learning institutions. ric Moo graduated from UTAR in the year 2014 with What Our Alumni Say a degree in Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Team Leader EPublic Relations. Currently, he is attached with TikTok, Trust & Safety Operations, Bytedance under the Trust & Safety Operations as a team TikTok, Bytedance he entrepreneurship venture related to this Chan Jin Hao leader, leading a team of 24 team members. complementary healthcare field, set out later 2013 & 2014 UTAR Vice Chairman T Eric Moo was previously the vice chairman of UTAR after Chan graduated from the university but the Co-founder Student Representative Council (SRC) for session Student Representative Council, dream of seed had sprouted early in his childhood. TCM Chief Physician 2013-2014. Eric Moo was known to be an active Kampar Campus Chan was fortunate as he was able to gain some Yangyi TCM Acupuncture person. He was also very passionate about organising business experience while he was young because and Healthcare Centre events. Thus, he was involved in multiple events as his family runs a business. Besides, the ambition of part of the organising committee throughout his helping other people by becoming a healthcare university life. professional was embedded in his heart and it continued until he decided to Eric Moo started his career as a Digital Marketing Executive at Media Prima Berhad (ntv7 & 8TV). He was responsible for the pursue the Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Honours) at University Tunku Abdul publicity of TV programs & dramas via official social media platforms. This has enhanced his skills to create creative contents Rahman (UTAR). as well as developing interaction with audiences nationwide. He then moved to Genting Malaysia Berhad to work under the Resorts Communications and Public Relations Department— handling the Resort’s publicity, dealing with media, press The five years of university study and clinical training at China had conferences, crisis communication and CSR events. complemented him with the skills to become a qualified TCM physician. After graduating from the university, Chan continued to enhance his skills by Eric Moo has always loved to take up new challenges and sought for breakthroughs in his life. In 2016, he joined an involving in clinical practice and attending various training. The idea of setting up his own healthcare centre International Financial Company – American Express (M) Sdn Bhd under the Merchant Services Department. With hard sparked after he went through an exciting conversation with his current co-founder and found out that they work and diligent effort, he won as the Top Performer award several times in his team and was recognised with ‘Stage Of shared the same dream! They believed dream will remain a dream unless they put in some effort, thus deep Pride’ award as he went above and beyond. Only 2%-3% of the top performers in the total staff force of the company were recognised for this award. Apart from just doing his core job, Eric Moo also involved in different workstream as committee discussion came into play on how to realise their dream. member where he organised events such as ‘Reward & Recognition’ and ‘Future Leader Program’.

Although Chan had learnt the way of business from his family, he recognised the inadequacies he faced Eric Moo believes that the ‘Law Of Attraction’ is very important. Hence, he believes that having the right attitude and being since the field of business was quite different. Therefore, he started to seek advice from his seniors and attend humble will help one to succeed in their career. Recently, Eric Moo was approached by a headhunting company to join many exhibitions to gain the knowledge he needed to start the business. After facing numerous challenges, TikTok, Byetdance as the Team Leader for Trust and Safety Operations. At TikTok, Eric Moo is responsible for localizing working they successfully established their business in 2017. The centre has served more than thousands of people and processes and strategies, and solving content concerns for local users with cross-functional team globally, such as content gained more trust and reputation in the community now. operations, products, engineering, legal and PR team to make sure the platform is always safe for all the users.

Chan wishes all Utarians to be brave when chasing their dreams. He also wishes everyone a successful future. Being a Team Leader, Eric Moo has always upheld the quote by John Maxwell, ‘A leader is one who knows the way, goes 35 the way and shows the way’. 36 Global UTARians Our Graduates

Sea Hui Ying Cindy Heng Xin Yee Tan Inn Yee Ng Kim Xiong Bachelor of Bachelor of Early Childhood Bachelor of Bachelor of Science International Business Education (Hons) Marketing (Hons) (Hons) Actuarial Science (Hons) Lim Siew Sin Study Tour, Student Exchange Student Exchange Bachelor of Communication National Programme, National Programme, National (Hons) Public Relations Kaohsiung Normal Chiao Tung University, Changhua University of University, Taiwan Taiwan Education, Taiwan UTAR has been truly a second home for me. I have met a lot of people and the journey was indeed a life-changing one. Thank you to my “I am always curious and “It is such an eye-opening “Throughout the student UTAR has provided its students with well-structured parents, friends and lecturers who mentored me interested to know about experience, living in a different exchange programme, curriculums and equipped them with both soft Taiwan’s indigenous way of environment and having to National Changhua University throughout my three years in UTAR. Every little life and that made me join this adapt to new situations. The of Education took care of skills and hard skills. The lessons that I learned experience that I gained from UTAR has been study tour. Taiwan’s indigenous Taiwanese are very welcoming us very well. We were given in the Public Relations programme has given me enriching and will remain in my memories forever. had taught me to come into a and friendly. I also had the the chance to participate exposure to event management and enabled me to realisation that human beings chance to participate in the in many activities and got to understand society. With these skills acquired, I am are naturally talented and we ‘Taiwan Hostfamily Program’ meet people from all around “ are all creative beings, born which offered me a more the world and socialise with able to adapt to a fast-paced environment and make to be the purest person. personal and first-hand living them. It was a very special and my unique contributions back to society. The study tour was indeed experience in Taiwan. The memorable experience.” “ an enriching and life-changing programme also enhanced experience.” my understanding of the local culture and traditions well.”

Anne Sta Maria a/p Vijayakumar ” Master of Business Lim Chai Hong Administration Lim Tyng Xian Wong Jia Jing Iddrisu Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Business Mohammed Awal ” (Hons) Mechatronics Administration (Hons) Master of and Bachelor of Surgery Engineering Entrepreneurship Philosophy (M.B.B.S.) Student Exchange Study Tour, Mokpo Study Tour, Aichi UTAR is an impact-able university. My journey Programme, OTH National University, Gakuin University, with UTAR has been nothing but smooth. The Regensburg, Germany South Korea Japan lecturers are very much exemplary and it gives I am constantly grateful to those who were a great foundation for all students to begin their beside me throughout my five-year journey as an career outside of the university. I thank UTAR “The teaching style in Germany “The tour gave me the chance “My study tour to Japan was M.B.B.S. student in UTAR. I would like to thank from all my heart for helping us develop the right was rather different. Classes to gain more experience and an awesome experience. As an my parents for their constant support, my lecturers in Germany are more relaxed explore different cultures international student of UTAR, skills which have been proven of its use in our and less oriented towards that I had never experienced I have always been keen to for their endless guidance and UTAR for giving us career, it was indeed a great journey. spoon-feeding. They focus on before. I am also glad that learn about different cultures the opportunity to be equipped with the knowledge “ educating and guiding us to be the tour has given me an and traditions and that was and practical skills needed for a brighter career in prepared for the working opportunity to expand my the reason why I chose to join world upon completion of connection with other the tour to Japan. I am truly the field of medicine and surgery. studies. It was an eye-opening students who came from amazed by its technological “ experience for me.” different economies. It was a advancement, its long and rich unique educational experience.” cultural history, its art and literature, its beautiful rural landscapes, and its bustling cities.” Yeziel Komora Benedicto Bachelor of Economics ” Lee Jin Sheng (Hons) Financial Economics Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Materials and ” Manufacturing Engineering Thank you to UTAR management, lecturers and staff. Thank you for providing a great learning platform and imparting all the knowledge and skills UTAR is simply remarkable. Making the decision throughout my years in UTAR. As an international to further my studies here, has got to be one of the student from Kenya, I would also like to express my best choices I have made. My passion is engineering gratitude to Tana River Life Foundation and all its and I feel so blessed that the engineering donors for journeying with me for nearly five years knowledge that I gained from UTAR secured me a of my tertiary education at UTAR Malaysia. great job opportunity abroad. UTAR is the place to “ “gain real-life learning exposure and experience. 37 ” ” 38 Educational Tours

Explore the World Programme Educational tour is knowledge-intensive. It is a blend of education, recreation and tourism that offers benefits in terms of socio-economic and knowledge transfer. It comprises both formal and informal lifelong learning Explore the World Programme is a and travel-learning continuum ranging from general short-term programme that provides interest exposure to purposeful setting in unique global networking opportunities natural, historical and multi-cultural environments. With both leisure and guided experiential learning for students to experience student combined, the educational tour packages cater the life in a foreign place, develop a public and international community demands for a global vision, learn or pick up a new more holistic approach that may come in the form language, experience new cultures of short trips, study abroad experiences, seminar and make new friends from around vacations, skill enhancement holidays or educational the globe. cruises.

UTAR students may choose to join Students may challenge themselves while staying at places outside their usual environment partner institutions for a semester for a period of a month or less in the pursuit of education, self-improvement and relaxation. Students may also immerse themselves in excellent opportunities to learn beyond the classroom or up to one academic year from boundaries while forging lasting relationships with future collaborators that can make a difference a list of more than 30 economies, Academic Exchange Programme and give them the competitive edge in their career down the road. Educational tours will which includes China, Taiwan, make their learning experience real, The academic exchange programme is open to students Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, fun, authentic, interactive, engaged, pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate programmes and Thailand, Indonesia, the United affordable and memorable. students may choose to join partner institutions for a semester Kingdom, Germany, France, the or up to one academic year in overseas institutions/universities. United States of America, Spain, International study tours offered by the It is also a chance for international students to study at UTAR Canada, Kenya and etc., for the Department of Soft Skills Competency and experience the diversified culture and environment of Academic Exchange Programme (DSSC) and the Department of Student Malaysia. Students on academic exchange for undergraduate and Internship Programme. For the Affairs (DSA) are a popular choice for and postgraduate programmes may attend classes with or students to enhance their international past few years, about one thousand without seeking credit transfers for courses taken for a semester mobility experience. Every year DSSC to one academic year. Applicants must be full-time students UTAR students benefitting culturally and DSA organise a few overseas study preferably with sufficient proficiency in the English Language and academically from these tours for UTAR students to Korea, Japan, for class instructions at UTAR or the language used for class programmes. Singapore and others. Students who enrol instructions at the host institution. Applicants need to fulfil all under this programme will be permitted attendance and programme requirements at UTAR or at the to register the courses of their choice host institution while ensuring that the requirements of the (subject to the rules and regulations Internship Programme home institution and host institution are not breached during governing the programme). the exchange. Industrial training provides exposure Website: studentmobility.utar.edu.my to students to the real-life working environment. Students can opt to undertake one semester or up to one Research Attachment and Dual Degree/Mutual Credit Recognition Programmes academic year for internship at a host institution local or overseas. Through The Research Attachment allows students to conduct research activity related to their research project at this programme, students gain valuable UTAR’s MoU Partner University or research collaborator’s institution. The duration of attachment is usually experiences for their personal and career around 3-6 months, depending on the research plan. Students who are interested should consult their developments; they observe, learn supervisor for such attachment arrangement and the Research Attachment application should be made 3 and develop their interpersonal and months prior to the attachment at the host institute. communication skills. Besides that, it is an opportunity for students to immerse Postgraduate students are given the opportunity themselves in various work cultures and to join the Dual Degree/ Mutual Credit Recognition expand their global network. Programmes at UTAR’s MoU Partner University. Buddy Programme The student under the mutual credit recognition programme will be recognised as a regular full- The Buddy Programme provides an opportunity for the exchange time student of both institutions and shall only pay students to experience student life at UTAR and learn about the Tuition Fee to the Home University. The students Malaysian culture and community, besides exchanging ideas, who manage to fulfil the requirements of both sharing experiences and acquiring learning skills. The programme the Home and Host University will be awarded appoints a local student (Buddy) to guide the exchange a degree from both universities. Currently, UTAR students throughout their stay. Various interesting activities are has collaboration with the following universities prepared to strengthen the bond between the buddy and for the Dual Degree/Mutual Credit Recognition the exchange students. The activities include “Welcome and Website: cee.utar.edu.my/SEP Programmes; Ostbayerische Technische Farewell Gatherings” and “UTAR International Day” where www.facebook.com/UTARCEE Hochschule Regensburg (OTH), Germany, Tunghai the students work together to showcase various cultures and University, Taiwan, National Yang-Ming University, Website: ipsr.utar.edu.my promote the concept - Internationalisation at Home. Taiwan and National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan. 39 40 Quality Professional Bodies We maintain strong ties with leading professional bodies. Our programmes are recognised by many local and international professional bodies such as: Programmes

In addition, UTAR is also a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Alliance on Business Education and Scholarship for Tomorrow, a 21st century organisation (ABEST21), the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).

Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and Academic Review Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) We have implemented the following procedures after All UTAR programmes are approved by obtaining the self-accreditation status: the MOHE, which is a requirement under the Private Higher Educational Institutions • Programme Provisional Accreditation Procedure Washington Accord Signatories (Conducting Course of Study) Regulations 1997. (PPAP) The programmes were granted provisional • Programme Full Accreditation Procedure (PFAP) As Malaysia is a signatory of the Washington Accord, UTAR’s engineering degrees are recognised by accreditations when they first commenced and • Programme Accreditation Maintenance Procedure each signatory as being substantially equivalent to accredited or recognised qualifications within its own were subsequently granted full accreditation. (PMAP) jurisdiction. The following are other signatories of the Washington Accord: UTAR was granted self-accreditation status • Programme Changes Assessment Procedure (PCAP) by the MQA in 2017. The self-accreditation 1. Australia 8. Japan 15. Turkey status entitled UTAR’s Senate to accredit its Programmes which have fulfilled the requirements will 2. Canada 9. Korea 16. United Kingdom programmes based on the standard set by be recommended to UTAR Senate for approval and 3. China 10. New Zealand 17. United States the MQA, excluding programmes that require subsequently to MQA for registration in MQR. 4. Chinese Taipei 11. Russia 18. Pakistan accreditation/recognition from the relevant 5. Hong Kong China 12. Singapore 19. Peru professional body. International Advisory Council 6. India 13. South Africa 20. Costa Rica 7. Ireland 14. Sri Lanka MQA Full Accreditation The UTAR International Advisory Council was established as a platform to foster international When a programme is fully accredited by MQA, affiliations and collaborations with local and foreign External Examiners ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System Certification it would be registered under the Malaysian universities and research centres. The Council Qualifications Register (MQR). All programmes periodically convenes for its members to share To ensure impartiality in the The University’s existing processes are analysed objectively under the MQR are recognised by MOHE, MQA their views and advise on further improvements in evaluation of academic standards and subject to continuous improvement. The University has and the Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (Public the university. The council’s membership consists of and benchmarking of our implemented a Quality Management System complying with Services Department). eminent scholars and experts. They are: programmes against international ISO9001: 2015 requirements. The scope of certification covers standards, we have appointed the following: All UTAR programmes due for accreditation • YBhg Professor Emeritus Dato’ Wang Gungwu more than 100 prominent faculty have achieved the Full Accreditation status. (Chairman) members from educational institutions 1. Provision of medical and health sciences educational This is the testimony to the quality of all UTAR • Professor Yang Fujia worldwide as external examiners for services for undergraduate levels; programmes. • Professor Yuan Tseh Lee our academic programmes. • YBhg Tan Sri Dr Ghauth Jasmon 2. Provision of financial management services. Self-Accreditation Status • Professor Tu Weiming Collaborative Partners • YBhg Academician Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Datuk The certification reflects UTAR’s commitment to quality UTAR was awarded the self-accreditation Dr Augustine Ong Soon Hock Being committed to academic through the various continuous improvement activities to status by MQA effective from 21 February • YBhg Academician Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr Lam and research excellence, we have ensure quality services to UTAR students. 2017. The self-accreditation status entitled Sai Kit established formal collaborative UTAR to accredit its programmes except for partnerships with over 460 Management Audits programmes that require accreditation and Industry Advisory Panel educational institutions and industries recognition from the relevant professional body. from 30 economies. The partnerships Internal management audits are periodically carried out This autonomy is granted to higher education We appoint relevant industry experts as advisors, facilitate mutual visits, academic and by either external auditors or by a team of internal auditors providers that have demonstrated a solid seeking their feedback and advice on the latest student exchange, joint development managed by the Division of Strategy Planning, Performance and stable internal quality assurance system. requirements of the industry and market so that we in teaching and research, and Monitoring and Audit to ensure efficient, effective and The self-accreditated programmes would be can design new programmes and enhance existing knowledge transfer with partner prudent management at UTAR. registered in the MQR. ones to better meet these latest requirements. universities and industries. 41 42 Foundation, Undergraduate Agriculture and Food Science Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agricultural Science T027 (R/621/6/0001)10/21(MQA/FA0657) 3 Kampar and Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor of Science (Honours) Food Science T028 (R/541/6/0020)02/24(MQA/FA3601) 3 Kampar Arts, Social Sciences and Education

Foundation and Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (Full-time) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English Education H011 (R2/145/6/0054)07/25(A11023) 3 Kampar Programme Duration Programmes Campuses Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English Language Codes (Years) H007 (R2/224/6/0047)11/24(A5857) 3 Kampar

Foundation Programmes (January and May Intakes) Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Advertising H004 (R2/321/6/0118)06/24(A10234) 3 Kampar Kampar/ - Foundation in Arts 1 (R2/010/3/0210)05/24(A10335), (R2/210/3/0010)11/22(A8661) Sungai Long# Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Journalism H002 (R2/321/6/0045)03/22(A7907) 3 Kampar Kampar/ Foundation in Science 1 Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Public Relations - (R/010/3/0211)05/19(A10336), (R2/010/3/0082)11/22(A8660) Sungai Long# H003 (R2/342/6/0191)03/22(A7908) 3 Kampar # Foundation programmes leading to: Architecture, Graphic Design and Multimedia, Game Design, H006 Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Psychology 3 Kampar Digital Animation, Game Development, Medicine and Health Sciences – Sungai Long | Chinese (R2/311/6/0046)06/24(A10064) Studies – Kampar Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Guidance and H017 4 Kampar Bachelor’s Degree Programmes Counselling (N/762/6/0049) 01/25(MQA/PA9151) Accounting, Business and Economics Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) H014 (R2/143/6/0009)04/26(MQA/FA0300) 3 Sungai Long Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) 3 Kampar B002 (R2/345/6/0972)03/22(A7942) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Journalism in Chinese Media H013 (R2/321/6/0006)12/25(MQA/FA0024) 3 Sungai Long Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Banking and B003 3 Kampar Bachelor of Corporate Communication (Honours) Finance (R2/343/6/0104)05/24(A10330) H009 (R2/321/6/0115)08/24(A10236) 3 Sungai Long Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Chinese Studies B004 3 Kampar Entrepreneurship (R2/345/6/0460)05/24(A10331) H001 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Chinese Studies 3 Kampar Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Logistics (R2/312/6/0011)03/22(A7909) B013 3 Kampar and Supply Chain Management (N/345/6/1135)11/25(MQA/PSA14088) Creative Industries and Design Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Retail B012 3 Kampar H015 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Digital Animation 3 Sungai Long Management (N/345/6/1036)03/22(MQA/PA8828) (R/213/6/0035)10/21(MQA/FA0792) Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Risk H012 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Game Design 3 Sungai Long B014 3 Kampar (R2/214/6/0134)06/25(A10915) Management (N/345/6/1133)09/25(MQA/PSA13951) H008 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Graphic Design and Multimedia 3 Sungai Long Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Accounting 3 Kampar (R2/213/6/0022)07/21(A7217) B001 (R2/344/6/0072)03/22(A7943) Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Broadcasting Bachelor of Economics (Honours) Financial Economics H005 3 Sungai Long B006 3 Kampar (R2/321/6/0218)05/24(A9826) (Honours) (R2/314/6/0017)04/24(A10245) H010 Bachelor of Media and Creative Studies (Honours) 3 Sungai Long B007 Bachelor of Finance (Honours) (R2/343/6/0015)07/21(A7216) 3 Kampar (R2/321/6/0114)09/24(A10235)

B005 Bachelor of Marketing (Honours) (R2/342/6/0092)05/24(A10332) 3 Kampar Bachelor of Science (Honours) Game Development H016 (R/213/6/0307)06/22(MQA/FA1484) 3 Sungai Long Bachelor of Building and Property Management (Honours) 3 Sungai Long B011 (R/345/6/0114)10/21(MQA/FA0686) Engineering, Technology and Built Environment Bachelor of Science (Honours) Architecture 3 Sungai Long Bachelor of Economics (Honours) Global Economics 3 Sungai Long T017 (R2/581/6/0048)06/24(MQA/FA9610) B008 (R2/314/6/0015)04/24(A9682)

Bachelor of International Business (Honours) T031 Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Electronic Systems 3 Kampar B009 (R2/345/6/0434)04/24(A9683) 3 Sungai Long (N/523/6/0311)05/24(MQA/PSA12261)

B010 Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) (R2/344/6/0193)04/26(A9649) 4 Sungai Long T032 Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Industrial Management 3 Kampar (N/520/6/0104)05/24(MQA/PSA12262) Actuarial Science, Mathematics and Process Management Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Biomedical Engineering 4 Sungai Long Bachelor of Science (Honours) Actuarial Science T014 (R2/524/6/0004)07/21(MQA/FA1045) A007 (R2/462/6/0009)11/25(A6628) 3 Sungai Long Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Chemical Engineering Bachelor of Science (Honours) Applied Mathematics with T015 4 Sungai Long A005 3 Sungai Long (R2/524/6/0003)07/21(MQA/FA4697) Computing (R2/461/6/0005)01/25(A6034) T009 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Civil Engineering 4 Sungai Long Bachelor of Science (Honours) Financial Mathematics (R2/526/6/0098)07/27(MQA/FA4653) T021 (R2/343/6/0145)01/25(A10874) 3 Sungai Long Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electrical and Electronic Bachelor of Science (Honours) Logistics and International T006 4 Sungai Long T025 3 Kampar Engineering (R2/522/6/0049)07/27(MQA/FA9225) Shipping (R2/840/6/0022)04/25(A10759) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electronic and T012 4 Sungai Long Bachelor of Science (Honours) Statistical Computing and Communications Engineering (R2/523/6/0268)03/28(MQA/FA9224) T020 3 Kampar Operations Research (R2/462/6/0007)11/24(A10094)

43 44 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electronics (Computer T026 4 Sungai Long Networking) R/523/6/0298)03/21(MQA/FA0272) Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (Part-time) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Materials and T008 4 Sungai Long Programmes Duration (Years) Campus Manufacturing Engineering (R2/540/6/0013)07/27(MQA/FA9227) Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Kampar/ Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Mechanical Engineering 4 Sungai Long 6 T007 (R2/521/6/0106)06/27(MQA/FA9226) (R2/345/6/0972)03/22(A7942) Sungai Long Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Mechatronics Kampar/ T016 4 Sungai Long Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Accounting 6 Engineering (R2/523/6/0042)07/21(MQA/FA4789) (R2/344/6/0072)03/22(A7943) Sungai Long Bachelor of Science (Honours) Quantity Surveying Kampar/ T005 4 Sungai Long Bachelor of Science (Honours) Construction Management 5 (R2/526/6/0072)01/27(MQA/FA8841) (R2/526/6/0055)05/26(A9827) Sungai Long Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electronic Engineering T001 (R2/523/6/0306)01/26(MQA/FA4541) 4 Kampar Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Chinese Studies (R2/312/6/0011)03/22(A7909) 6 Sungai Long Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Environmental T018 4 Kampar Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) Engineering (R2/526/6/0078)06/26(MQA/FA9150) (R2/481/6/0128)03/22(A7930) 6 Sungai Long

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Industrial Engineering 4 Kampar Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) T022 (R2/521/6/0091)01/27(MQA/FA11191) (R/143/6/0009)04/21(MQA/FA0300) 6 Sungai Long Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Petrochemical Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Honours) T019 4 Kampar (R2/721/6/0066)07/27(A11119) 9 Sungai Long Engineering (R2/524/6/0039)06/26(MQA/FA11192) Bachelor of Science (Honours) Construction Management T004 (R2/526/6/0055)05/26(A9827) 3 Kampar Information and Communication Technology Postgraduate Programmes (Full-time and Part-time) T024 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Software Engineering 3 Sungai Long (R2/481/6/0558)03/25(A10947) Mode of Minimum Duration (Years) Programmes Intakes Campuses Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) Study Full-time Part-time A001 (R2/481/6/0128)03/22(A7930) 3 Kampar Programmes by Coursework/Mixed Mode Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) Business A003 3 Kampar Information Systems (R2/481/6/0772)03/22(A7931) Arts and Social Sciences Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) Information Jan, May, A002 3 Kampar Master of Communication Mixed Mode 1.5 2 Sungai Long Systems Engineering (R2/481/6/0773)03/22(A7932) (R3/321/7/0001)05/26(A7014) Oct Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Computer Master of Psychology A004 3 Kampar Engineering (R2/481/6/0420)05/24(A10192) (Industrial and Organisational Jan, May, Mixed Mode 1.5 2 Kampar Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Psychology) Oct A006 3 Kampar (R/311/7/0033)08/23(MQA/FA3161) Communications and Networking (R2/481/6/0485)11/25(A6629) Life and Physical Sciences Master of Strategic Jan, May, Coursework 1 2 Kampar Communication Oct Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biochemistry (N/321/7/0236)11/26(MQA/PSA13064) T010 (R2/421/6/0023)03/25(A6170) 3 Kampar Business and Management Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biotechnology T002 (R2/545/6/0082)09/23(A9423) 3 Kampar Master of Business Coursework May, Oct 1 2 Sungai Long Bachelor of Science (Honours) Chemistry Administration (R2/345/7/0729)07/27(A6338) T003 (R2/442/6/0006)03/24(A9661) 3 Kampar Master of Business T023 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Microbiology 3 Kampar (R2/421/6/0020)01/25(A10758) Administration Coursework May, Oct 1 2 Sungai Long (Building Management) (R3/441/6/0001)05/26(A7015) T013 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Physics 3 Sungai Long (R/345/7/0113)10/21(MQA/FA0899) Medicine and Health Sciences Master of Business Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biomedical Science Administration Coursework May, Oct 1 2 Sungai Long T011 (R2/421/6/0022)03/27(A6169) 3 Kampar (Corporate Governance) Bachelor of Science (Honours) Environmental, (R2/345/7/0728)07/27(A6339) T029 4 Kampar Occupational Safety and Health (N/862/6/0075)01/25(MQA/PA8677) Master of Business Administration Jan, May, Bachelor of Science (Honours) Dietetics 4 Kampar Coursework 1 2 Kampar T030 (N/726/6/0090)08/25(MQA/PSA11376) (Corporate Management) Oct (R/345/7/1067)12/22(MQA/FA2308) Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) M003 4 Sungai Long Master of Real [May and October Intakes only] (R2/723/6/0155)10/27(MQA/FA9369) Estate Development Coursework May, Oct 1 2 Sungai Long M004 Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) (R2/726/6/0061)10/27(A10816) 4 Sungai Long (N/345/7/1108)11/26(MQA/PSA13063)

Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Honours) Chinese Studies M002 (R2/721/6/0066)07/27(A11119) 5 Sungai Long Jan, May, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) Master of Chinese Studies Mixed Mode 1.5 2 Sungai Long M001 5 Sungai Long (R2/224/7/0001)03/26(MQA/FA0124) Oct [May Intake only] (R2/721/6/0053)01/27(MQA/FA5540)

45 46 Engineering and Built Environment Computer Science Master of Science (Computer Throughout Master of Architecture Coursework May 2 - Sungai Long Research 2 3 Kampar (R/581/7/0069)09/25(MQA/FA4684) Science) (R2/481/7/0539)01/27(A11054) the year Master of Engineering Doctor of Philosophy Coursework Jan, May 1 2 Sungai Long Throughout (Electrical) (Computer Science) Research 3 4 Kampar (R/522/7/0061)09/22(MQA/FA1989) (R2/481/8/0557)03/27(A11097) the year Master of Engineering Sciences and Health Sciences (Mechanical) Coursework Jan, May 1 2 Sungai Long (R/521/7/0041)09/22(MQA/FA1990) Master of Science Throughout Kampar/ (R2/440/7/0021)03/27(A11039), Research 2 3 Master of Engineering (R3/440/7/0004)03/26(A6918) the year Sungai Long (Electronic Systems) Coursework Jan, May 1 2 Kampar Throughout (R/523/7/0083)06/22(MQA/FA1536) Master of Medical Science Research 2 3 Sungai Long (R/720/7/0015)11/21(MQA/FA1390) the year Master of Environmental Master of Medical Science Technology Coursework Jan, May 1 2 Kampar Throughout (N/545/7/0077)07/21(MQA/SWA8007) (Chinese Medicine) Research 2 3 Sungai Long (N/721/7/0250)03/21(MQA/PA5352) the year Master of Project Management Coursework Jan, May 1 2 Sungai Long Doctor of Philosophy Throughout (R2/340/7/0449)01/27(A10780) (Chinese Medicine) Research 3 4 Sungai Long (N/721/8/0054)02/21(MQA/PA5697) the year Master of Sustainable Construction Management Coursework Jan, May 1 2 Kampar Doctor of Philosophy Throughout Kampar/ (N/526/7/0138)08/25(MQA/PSA11375) (Science) (R2/440/8/0020)03/27(A11018), Research 3 4 (R3/440/8/0001)03/28(A6916) the year Sungai Long Information and Communication Technology and Mathematics Doctor of Philosophy Throughout Master of Information Systems Research 3 4 Sungai Long (R2/481/7/0662)10/25(MQA/FA0185) Coursework Jan, May 1 2 Sungai Long (Medical Science) (R/720/8/0016)02/22(MQA/FA1389) the year Master of Mathematics (R2/461/7/0004)04/23(A8216) Coursework Jan, May 1.5 2 Sungai Long Programmes by Research Double Degree Programmes (DDP) Arts and Social Sciences

Master of Arts Throughout UTAR Double Degree Programmes (DDP) is a special academic programme that allows students to Research 2 3 Sungai Long (Communication) the year graduate with two different undergraduate degrees in two discipline areas within the same faculty or (R2/321/7/0002)03/26(MQA/FA0473) in two different faculties. It enables the students to complete the two degrees in a shorter period than it Master of Philosophy (Social Throughout would take to complete both degrees separates. Research 2 3 Kampar Science) (R2/310/7/0022)07/24(A9923) the year Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Throughout The Double Degree Programmes available are: Research 3 4 Sungai Long Arts) (N/310/8/0039)02/26(MQA/PSA11800) the year Doctor of Philosophy (Social Throughout Programme Duration Campus Research 3 4 Kampar Science) (R2/226/8/0001)06/26(A10033) the year Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) and Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Psychology 5 years Kampar Business and Management (R2/345/6/0972)03/22(A7942) and (R2/311/6/0046)06/24(A10064) Master of Philosophy Throughout Kampar/ Bachelor of Science (Honours) Construction Management and (R2/340/7/0395)05/26(A10012), Research 2 3 (R2/345/7/0667)05/26(A10031) the year Sungai Long Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Entrepreneurship 5 years Kampar (R2/526/6/0055)05/26(A9827) and (R2/345/6/0460)05/24(A10331) Doctor of Philosophy Throughout Kampar/ (R2/340/8/0443)05/26(A10011), Research 3 4 Bachelor of Communications (Honours) Public Relations and (R2/340/8/0736)05/26(A10032) the year Sungai Long Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Entrepreneurship 5 years Kampar (R2/342/6/0191)03/22(A7908) and (R2/345/6/0460)05/24(A10331) Chinese Studies Master of Arts (Chinese Throughout A student for Double Degree Programme shall possess the following qualifications and demonstrate that Research 2 3 Sungai Long Studies) (R2/312/7/0008)09/25(A11666) the year he/she is qualified to undertake the programme: Doctor of Philosophy (Chinese Throughout Research 3 4 Sungai Long (a) Completed two (2) years of study in his/her first degree programme, and Studies) (R2/224/8/0034)11/23(A9050) the year (b) Obtained a minimum CGPA of 3.0000 for the first degree programme. Engineering

Master of Engineering Throughout Kampar/ Science (R2/520/7/0062)07/27(A11098), Research 2 3 (R3/520/7/0005)03/26(A6919) the year Sungai Long

Doctor of Philosophy Website: study.utar.edu.my (Engineering) Throughout Kampar/ Research 3 4 facebook.com/utar4u (R2/520/8/0078)07/27(A11099), the year Sungai Long (R3/520/8/0021)03/28(A6917)

47 48 Academic Calendar Admission

Admission to UTAR is on a meritocratic basis. You are expected to satisfy both minimum entry requirements and language requirements set by the university. Some programmes may have additional requirements such as submission of a drawing portfolio, previous project reports, and an interview before the university Foundation Programmes decides on the admission.

January 2021 Trimester May 2021 Trimester October 2021 Trimester Foundation/Undergraduate Programmes

Teaching Teaching Teaching Entry with Standard Qualifications 18 Jan 2021 - 25 Apr 2021 31 May 2021 - 5 Sep 2021 27 Sep 2021 - 19 Dec 2021 If you possess an SPM/SPMV/UEC/O-Level or equivalent qualification, you are encouraged to apply for entry to one-year Foundation in Arts or Foundation in Science. Upon successful completion of the Examination Examination Examination Foundation programmes, you will progress to Year 1 of the corresponding undergraduate programmes. 26 Apr 2021 - 5 May 2021 6 Sep 2021 - 12 Sep 2021 20 Dec 2021 - 26 Dec 2021 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/Sijil Pelajaran 5 credits in the relevant subjects Break Break Break Malaysia Vokasional (SPMV)/O-Level 6 May 2021 - 30 May 2021 13 Sep 2021 - 26 Sep 2021 27 Dec 2021 - 16 Jan 2022 Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Grade B in 3 relevant subjects Other qualifications Subject to approval

Generally UTAR accepts applicants with any of the following qualifications for entry to undergraduate degree programmes:

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2 principal passes in the relevant subjects U n d e rg ra d u a t e Prog ra m m e s GCE A-Level (Advanced Level) 2 passes in the relevant subjects Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Grade B in 5 relevant subjects January 2021 Trimester May 2021 Trimester October 2021 Trimester South Australian Matriculation (SAM) Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 70 and Teaching Teaching Teaching grade B in 2 relevant subjects 18 Jan 2021 - 25 Apr 2021 7 Jun 2021 - 12 Sep 2021 18 Oct 2021 - 5 Dec 2021 Canadian Pre-University (CPU) An average of 70 percent in 6 relevant subjects Matriculation Certificate, Ministry of Education Pass Examination Examination Examination Malaysia 26 Apr 2021 - 19 May 2021 13 Sep 2021 - 3 Oct 2021 6 Dec 2021 - 26 Dec 2021 UTAR Foundation Programme Pass Break Break Break Other equivalent qualifications Subject to approval 20 May 2021 - 6 Jun 2021 4 Oct 2021 - 17 Oct 2021 27 Dec 2021 - 16 Jan 2022

Entry with Credit Transfer

If you apply with a diploma-level qualification from another higher learning institution, appropriate credit transfers or advanced standing may be granted subject to approval.

Incomplete degree holders can also apply and may be considered for horizontal credit transfer.

Po st g ra d u a t e Prog ra m m e s Entry by Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

January 2021 Trimester May 2021 Trimester October 2021 Trimester Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) provides an alternative entry method to those who do not possess the requisite formal qualification to further their education to a higher level. A candidate to be Teaching Teaching Teaching assessed via APEL must be a Malaysian citizen of at least 21 years of age, as of first of January in the year 18 Jan 2021 - 11 Apr 2021 17 May 2021 - 8 Aug 2021 13 Sep 2021 - 5 Dec 2021 of application for APEL, and possess relevant work experience. In general, knowledge obtained through formal education and working experience can be accessed through APEL. Examination Examination Examination 12 Apr 2021 - 25 Apr 2021 9 Aug 2021 - 22 Aug 2021 6 Dec 2021 - 19 Dec 2021 Fee for APEL’s assessment (Aptitude and Portfolio test) is RM250.00 per registration. For more information, please visit the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) website at www2.mqa.gov.my/APEL/ Break Break Break 26 Apr 2021 - 16 May 2021 23 Aug 2021 - 12 Sep 2021 20 Dec 2021 - 16 Jan 2022

Notes: 1) Subject to change at the discretion of the University. 2) Orientation for new students usually starts one week before the new trimester begins. 49 50 Thanaweya A’ama (Certificate of General Secondary Education) Bachelor Entry with Specific Qualifications Egypt Secondary Education Certificate of Al-Azhar UTAR also welcomes students from all over the world to study with us. The following table enlists Ethiopian General Secondary Education Certificate/Tenth Grade Foundation the entry level for different qualifications. If your qualification is not listed, please get in touch Ethiopia National Examination with UTAR’s Division of Programme Promotion for more details. Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Qualification Certificate Bachelor France Baccalaureát Bachelor Economies Names of Qualification Entry Levels West African Examinations Council GCE O-Level/ Foundation Baccalauria/Baccalaureate Certificate (Grade 12 Graduation Bachelor Gambia Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate Afghanistan Certificate) West African Examinations Council GCE A-Level Bachelor Algeria Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire Bachelor Germany Zeugnis der Reife/Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife/Abitur Bachelor Australian Year 10 (ACT, HSC, NTCE, QCE, TCE) Foundation West African School Certificate/GCE O-Level Foundation The School Certificate Part A and B issued by the Board of Studies, Ghana West African Senior School Certificate/GCE A-Level Bachelor New South Wales Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination Australia Australian Year 12 (ACT, HSC, NTCE, QCE, SACE, TCE, VCE, WACE) Bachelor Greece Apolytirio of Lykeio Bachelor Result Notification for University Entrance, Bursaries and Scholarships Examination HK Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) Foundation Australian Qualifications Framework Level 4 (AQF4) Hong Kong HK Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) Bachelor Bahrain Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) Bachelor HK Diploma Of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) Secondary School Certificate (SSC)/Dhakil (from Bangladesh Foundation Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (Standard X) Foundation Madrasah Education Board) Secondary School Certificate (Standard X) Bangladesh All India Secondary School Certificate (awarded by Central Board Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Intermediate Certificate/Alim Bachelor of Secondary Education) (from Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board) Indian School Certificate (Standard XII) Bachelor Bhutan Certificate of Secondary Education (BCSE)/Indian Certificate Foundation All India Senior School Certificate (awarded by Central Board of of Secondary Education (ICSE) (Grade 10) Bhutan Secondary Education) Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (BHSEC) Bachelor Higher Secondary Course Certificate/Higher Secondary School Bosnia and Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Matura/Svjedodžba o Bachelor Certificate/Higher Secondary Certificate/Higher School Certificate Herzegovina Zavrženoj Srednjoj Skoli) (Standard XII) Pre-Medical from Punjab University Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education Examination Bachelor India Botswana Pre-University Examination from Mahatma Gandhi University (BGCSE) Certificate of Second Year Pre-University Examination issued by Brazil Certificado de Ensino Medio Bachelor Education Department of the Government of Karnataka Intermediate Public Examination Year conducted by the Board of Cambridge GCE O-Level Foundation Intermediate Education, Hyderabad, India Cambridge GCE A-Level Bachelor Higher Secondary Examination (Class XII) Certificate, Government of Brunei Matriculation Kerala, Board of Higher Secondary Examination Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Ugama (STPU) Intermediate Pass Certificate (cum Memorandum of Marks), Board BDTVEC National Diploma (without credit transfer) of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh BDTVEC Higher National Diploma Marks Sheet, Bihar Intermediate Education Council, Patna Cambodia Diploma of Upper Secondary Education (Grade 12) Bachelor Senior Secondary School Examination, National Institute of Open Schooling Cameroon GCE O-Level Foundation Cameroon Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Umum (SMU) 3/Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Foundation Cameroon GCE A-Level/Baccalauréat Bachelor Atas (SMA)/Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK)/Ijazah Canadian Grade 11 Foundation Madrasah Aliyah dengan gred purata 55-65 (2015 onwards) or 5-5.9 Canada (prior 2015) Canadian Grade 12 Bachelor Indonesia Canadian Pre-University (CPU) Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Umum (SMU) 3/Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Bachelor Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate高中毕业证书 Bachelor Atas (SMA)/Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK)/Ijazah Graduation Certificate from a Vocational/Technical Secondary Madrasah Aliyah (bagi lulusan tahun 2014 dan sebelumnya) China School (Zhixiao/Zhigao) or a Skilled Worker School (Jixiao) 职校/职高/ dengan gred purata 66-100 (2015 onwards) or 6-10 (prior 2015) 技校毕业证书 High School Diploma Foundation Secondary Education Graduation Certificate (Bevis for Bachelor High School Diploma and Pre-University Certificate Bachelor Studentereksamen) Iran (Peeshdaneshgahe) Denmark Higher Preparatory Examination Certificate (Bevis for Højere High School Diploma (Technical and Vocational Stream) and Forberedelseseksamen (HF)) Associate Degree/Higher Diploma Djibouti Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire Bachelor Iraq Sixth Form Bachelor

51 52 Leaving Certificate at Ordinary/Standard Level Grades A-C Foundation Voorbereidend Middelbaar Beroepsonderwijs (VMBO) Diploma Foundation Ireland [theoretische/gemengde/kaderberoepsgerichte leerweg] Leaving Certificate passed at Higher/Honours Level Grades A-C Bachelor MBO Middlebaar Beroepsonderwijs Diploma Italy Esame di Stato (formerly Diploma di Maturita) Bachelor Netherlands Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO) Diploma Bachelor Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Bachelor Japan Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) (Gymnasium Shomeisho) A/B and Atheneum A/B) Diploma Jordan General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) Bachelor National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 2 Foundation New Zealand Certificate of Completed Secondary Education (11 years of Foundation National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 Bachelor schooling) West African Senior School Certificate (WAEC)/Senior School Bachelor Nigeria Kazakhstan Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Bachelor Certificate (NECO) (12 years of schooling) Secondary School Certificate (Thanawiya amma) Bachelor Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education (12 or 13 years of Oman One year Certificate/Foundation Year schooling) Secondary School Certificate (SSC)/Matriculation Foundation Kenya Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Bachelor Pakistan Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Intermediate Bachelor General Secondary School Certificate (Shahadat-al-thanawia-al- Bachelor Kuwait a’ama) Palestine Certificate of General Secondary Education Examination (Tawjihi) Bachelor Certificate of Completed Secondary Education (11 years of Foundation School of Certificate (Grade 10) Foundation Kyrgyzstan Papua New schooling) Guinea Higher School Certificate Bachelor Laos Upper Secondary School Diploma (Baccalauréat) Bachelor High School Diploma (Grade 10) Foundation Philippines Lebanon Baccalauréat General Bachelor High School Diploma (Grade 12) Bachelor Liberia Senior High School Certificate Bachelor Poland Swiadectwo Dojrzalości/Matura Bachelor Libya Secondary Education Certificate Bachelor Qatar Senior School Certificate/General Secondary Education Bachelor Qatar Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC)/GCE O-Level Foundation Certificate (Shahadat Al-Thanwaya Al-Aama) Macau Cambridge Overseas High School Certificate (COHSC)/ Bachelor Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education Foundation Russia GCE A-Level/Ensino Secundário Complementar Certificate of Unified State Examination Bachelor UCLES O-Level/Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Foundation Maldives Saudi Arabia General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihiyah) Bachelor UCLES A-Level/Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) Bachelor West African School Certificate (WASC)/GCE O-Level/Cambridge Foundation Diplôme de Bachelier de I’Enseignement du Second Degré Bachelor Overseas School Certificate (COSC) Mauritania (Baccalauréat) Sierra Leone West African Higher School Certificate (WAHSC)/GCE A-Level/ Bachelor Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires Générales (DEUG) Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) Cambridge Overseas School Certificate/GCE O-Level Foundation Senior School Certificate Mauritius Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate/GCE A-Level Bachelor Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-Level Foundation Mexico Bachillerato Bachelor Singapore Singapore/Cambridge GCE A-Level Bachelor Pra U2 Morocco Diplôme du Baccalaureat Bachelor Diploma from Polytechnics Myanmar Basic Education High School Examination/Matriculation Examination Foundation Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (O-Level) Foundation Sri Lanka International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Foundation Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (A-Level) Bachelor Cambridge School Certificate (CSC)/Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC)/GCE O-Level Somalia Secondary School Leaving Certificate Bachelor Namibia Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education Bachelor Senior Certificate (no matriculation endorsement) Foundation (HIGCSE) South Africa Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement)/National Senior Bachelor Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)/ Certificate GCE A-Level High School Diploma/High School Graduation Equivalency Bachelor South Korea School Leaving Certificate Examination/Secondary Education Foundation Examination Nepal Examination (SEE) South Sudan South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education Bachelor Higher Secondary Education Certificate (HSEC) Bachelor

53 54 Postgraduate Programmes (d) at least six months of post-degree Practical Experience in a registered architect’s office Master’s Programmes recorded in a log book and submission of a Bachillerato Unificado y Polivalente (BUP)/Graduado en Educación Foundation portfolio for assessment. Spain Secundaria Entry with Standard Qualifications Selectividad/Titulo de Bachiller Bachelor Master of Science (Computer Science) Sudan School Certificate Bachelor (a) A Bachelor’s Degree with Honours and CGPA (a) a Bachelor’s Degree in Computing or in the Sudan International Secondary Certificate of 2.75 and above or a Bachelor’s Degree area of science and technology or related to computing, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; General Secondary Certificate (al Shahâda al-Thânawiyya al- Bachelor with CGPA of 2.75 and above in a related Syria or cÄmma or Baccalauréat) field from UTAR; or (b) A Bachelor’s Degree with Honours and CGPA (b) a Bachelor’s Degree in Computing or in the Taiwan Senior High School Leaving Certificate Bachelor of 2.50 and above but less than 2.75 or a area of science and technology or related to computing, with CGPA below 3.00 but Certificate of Completed Secondary Education (11 years of Foundation Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA of 2.50 and Tajikistan above 2.50, can be accepted subject to schooling) above but less than 2.75 in a related field from UTAR and subjected to rigorous internal rigorous internal assessment; or Certificate of Secondary Education Foundation assessment; or (c) a Bachelor’s Degree in Computing or in the Tanzania Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSE)/ Bachelor (c) A Bachelor’s Degree with Honours and CGPA area of science and technology or related National Form VI Examination of 2.00 and above but less than 2.50 or a to computing, with CGPA less than 2.50, with a minimum of 5 years working experience Certificate of Secondary Education/Maw 6 Bachelor Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA of 2.00 and Thailand in a relevant field and subjected to rigorous Islamic Study Upper Secondary School above but less than 2.50 in a related field from UTAR, show evidence of at least five (5) assessment. State High School Diploma (Devlet Lise Diplomasi) Bachelor Turkey years of relevant working experience and Private High School Finishing Diploma (Lise Bitirme Diplomasi) subjected to rigorous internal assessment; or Entry with Accreditation of Prior Experiential Certificate of Complete Secondary Education (11 years of Foundation (d) Any other academic qualifications Learning (APEL) – Malaysian students only Turkmenistan schooling) equivalent to (a), (b) or (c) from another Students can now apply for admission into the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)/Cambridge Overseas School Foundation recognised University as approved by the Senate following Master’s degree programmes by Certificate (COSC)/East African Certificate of Education Coursework in UTAR through APEL: Uganda Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)/Cambridge Bachelor Specific Academic Requirements Entry for the Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)/East African Advanced following programmes 1. Master of Business Administration Certificate of Education 2. Master of Business Administration Ukraine Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education Foundation Master of Psychology (Industrial and (Corporate Governance) Organisational Psychology) 3. Master of Business Administration United Arab Bachelor Tawjihiyya (a) A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or its (Building Management) Emirates equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.75; or 4. Master of Business Administration GCE O-Level/GCSE/IGCSE Foundation Note: A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology not (Corporate Management) United Kingdom AQA Level ½ Certificate meeting CGPA of 2.75 (but not lower than 5. Master of Project Management 6. Master of Information Systems GCE A-Level Bachelor 2.5) can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment by an independent 7. Master of Communication High School Diploma Bachelor United States of review panel. 8. Master of Strategic Communication General Education Development (GED) America (b) A Bachelor’s Degree with minimum CGPA 9. Master of Environmental Technology Advanced Placement (AP) Examination 2.75 in any field, and a minimum 45 credits 10. Master of Engineering (Electrical) Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education Foundation of prerequisites modules in Psychology or its 11. Master of Engineering (Mechanical) 12. Master of Engineering (Electronic Systems) Uzbekistan Diploma of Professional College Bachelor equivalent; or Diploma of Academic Lyceum (c) A Bachelor’s Degree with minimum CGPA 2.75 out in any field, and a minimum Who can apply APEL Vietnam Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma Bachelor 30 credits of prerequisites modules in • A Malaysian citizen Yemen General Secondary Education Certificate (Al-Thanawiya) Bachelor Psychology or its equivalent, and a • At least 30 years of age (at the time of the application) Zambia School Certificate Bachelor Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Subject Test (Psychology) with a minimum score of • At least STPM/Diploma/equivalent ZIMSEC O-Level Certificate (formerly Cambridge School Certificate/ Foundation 550. qualifications GCE O-Level) • Relevant work experience Zimbabwe ZIMSEC A-Level Certificate (formerly Cambridge High School Bachelor Master of Architecture Certificate/GCE A-Level) (a) a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours and For more information, please visit ipsr.utar.edu. CGPA of 2.75 and above or a Bachelor’s my/APEL.php Degree with CGPA of 2.75 and above in a related field from UTAR; or Doctorate’s Programme (b) a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours and CGPA of 2.00 and above but less than 2.75 A Master’s Degree in related field from UTAR or or a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA of 2.00 from another recognised University/Institution as and above but less than 2.75 in the relevant approved by the Senate. field of study from UTAR and subjected to rigorous assessment; or (c) any other qualifications equivalent to (a) and (b) as recognized by the Senate and Board of Architects Malaysia; and 55 56 English Language Requirements Admission Process

Malaysian Students/International Students Malaysian Students You need to be proficient in the English Language, which is the medium of instruction and examination at the University. Most programmes would normally require a credit/relevant score in English Language in one of the following examinations:

Minimum Grade/Score Recognised Tests Foundation Undergraduate Postgraduate International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 4.0 5.0 6.0 TOEFL PBT (Paper Based) 397 410 410 TOEFL iBT (Internet-based) 30 42 42 SPM English Language/O-Level English Language Credit Credit Credit Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 2 Band 3 Band 3 UEC English Language Grade B Grade B Grade B Pearson Test of English (PTE) 36 47 47

Notes: 1. Some undergraduate and postgraduate programmes may require higher English Language test scores as set by the Ministry of Education (MOE) or the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA). For more information, kindly contact Division of Programme Promotion. 2. Malaysian students who do not fulfil the English Language requirement will need to enrol and pass the English Enhancement Programme (EEP) offered by the UTAR Centre for Extension Education as a prerequisite before pursuing a foundation or degree programme. 3. International students (including Chinese Studies programmes) who have fulfilled the minimum entry requirements but do not possess a required score in an international English Language examination will be considered for a conditional offer. Under this condition, the students will enrol into the UTAR’s English Enhancement Programme (EEP) and at the same time, register and pass the IELTS or other recognised international English Language examination with required test score within 1 year after arriving to Malaysia. 4. International students who have failed the English Language competency requirement within 1 year must return to their home countries. 5. Students who have obtained the Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with English as the sole medium of instruction, should provide the letter from the institution’s Registrar.

For students who enrol in the programmes with medium of instruction fully or partially in Chinese Language must fulfil the University Chinese Language requirements as follows: Minimum Grade/Score Recognised Tests Foundation Undergraduate Postgraduate SPM/O-Level/UEC Chinese Language Credit Credit B4 STPM Chinese Language Pass Pass Grade C Chinese Proficiency Test: HSK (The Intermediate Grace C Grace B Grace A Certificate) (Level 6) (Level 7) (Level 8) Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 (Minimum (Minimum (Minimum China Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (New HSK)/New 180 marks, 195 marks, 210 marks, Chinese Proficiency Test (since 2010) maximum 194 maximum 209 maximum 300 out of 300 out of 300 out of 300 marks) marks) marks) Test of Proficiency-Huayu: TOP (Intermediate Level) Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 (since 2013)

57 58 Admission Process Faculties, Institutes and Centres

International Students

Faculty of Faculty of Faculty of Arts and Business Engineering Social Science and Finance and Green 1 3 Technology 5 6 6 6 ge ge ge pa pa pa

Faculty of Faculty of Information and Faculty of Accountancy Communication Science and

Technology 7 9 Management 1 6 6 7 ge ge ge pa pa pa

Faculty of Faculty of Lee Kong Chian Medicine Faculty of Creative and Health Industries Engineering and 3 Sciences 5 Science 7 7 7 7 ge ge ge pa pa pa

Institute of Institute of Centre for Chinese Postgraduate Foundation Studies Studies and Studies 1 Research 4 6 8 8 8 ge ge ge pa pa pa

Centre for Institute of Centre for Management Extension Corporate and Community and Education Leadership 7 Development 8 0 8 8 Development 9 ge ge ge pa pa pa

59 60 Faculty of Arts and Social Science External Examiners Kampar Campus Programme External Examiner Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Professor Dr Alice Helen Deignan English Education University of Leeds, United Kingdom Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Dr Martin Lamb English Language University of Leeds, United Kingdom Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Appointment awaiting confirmation Advertising Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Professor Dr Cherian George Journalism Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Associate Professor Dr Amiso M. George Public Relations Texas Christian University, United States of America Professor Emeritus Dato Dr. Amir bin Awang Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah International Islamic Guidance and Counselling University, Malaysia Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Professor Allan Benedict Ison Bernardo Psychology De La Salle University, Philippines Master of Psychology (Industrial and Dr Wustari L. Mangundjaya Organisational Psychology) Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia Professor Maureen Taylor Master of Strategic Communication University of Technology Sydney, Australia

Master of Philosophy (Social Science) Appointment awaiting confirmation Doctor of Philosophy (Social Science)

UTAR Reading Campaign 2019 organised by Academic excellence is greatly emphasised in the Undergraduate Programmes Department of Languages and Linguistics programmes offered by the Faculty of Arts and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English Education Social Science. Graduates are not only taught (R2/145/6/0054)07/25(A11023) theories and concepts but also equipped with skills Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English Language to meet the needs of their respective industries. (R2/224/6/0047)11/24(A5857) Information on the recent developments in technology is applied in projects for graduates to Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Advertising (R/321/6/0118)06/19(A10234) analyse the effects of these developments in their respective fields. Language and nation-building Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Journalism subjects appropriate in the context of Malaysia (R2/321/6/0045)03/22(A7907) help graduates to be excellent communicators and Bachelor of Communication (Honours) well-versed in the diversity of cultures in this country. Public Relations (R2/342/6/0191)03/22(A7908) Talks, workshops and industry visits are organised Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Guidance by the faculty for staff and students to gain insights WOW Kampar 2019, a three-day carnival and Counselling (N/762/6/0049) 01/25(MQA/PA9151) and knowledge about the developments in the organised by Public Relations students respective fields. Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Psychology (R2/311/6/0046)06/24(A10064) The faculty stresses the following aspects: • Development of analytical and critical thinking Postgraduate Programmes skills in the practical aspects of the subjects offered Master of Psychology (Industrial and • An understanding of the Malaysian socio-cultural, Organisational Psychology) political and economic environment in relation (R/311/7/0033)08/23(MQA/FA3161) to world economies in the curriculum of all Master of Philosophy (Social Science) programmes (R2/310/7/0022)07/24(A9923) • The assessment of curriculum by external Master of Strategic Communication examiners from renowned universities (N/321/7/0236)11/26(MQA/PSA13064) Communication • Support for research activities among staff Doctor of Philosophy (Social Science) and students with grants and scholarships from (R2/226/8/0001)06/26(A10033) and Public Relations more than 15 organisations through the Faculty Seminar 2019 Research and Development and Postgraduate Website: fas.utar.edu.my Committee (FRDPC) 61 62 Faculty of Business and Finance Accreditation by Professional Bodies Kampar Campus Professional Body

MICPA ACCA ICAEW AICB CIMA FPAM MACS MFPC Programme CPA CTIM CGI

Bachelor of Commerce l l l l l l l l (Honours) Accounting

Bachelor of Business l l Administration (Honours) Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) l l l l l l Banking and Finance Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) l l Entrepreneurship Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Retail l Management

Bachelor of Economics l l (Honours) Financial Economics

Bachelor of Finance (Honours) l l l l l

Bachelor of Marketing l l (Honours)

Master of Business Administration l (Corporate Management)

The Faculty of Business and Finance (FBF) aims Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) External Examiners to build and sustain UTAR as a leading learning in Logistics and Supply Chain Management community in Accounting, Business, Marketing, (N/345/6/1135)11/25(MQA/PSA14088) Programme External Examiner Retail Management, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Accounting Associate Professor Dr Omar Al Farooque and Banking and Finance in Malaysia and University of New England, Australia Retail Management (N/345/6/1036)03/22 internationally. Professor Dr Chou, Ying-Chyi Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Tunghai University, Taiwan The faculty is committed to providing a university Risk Management (N/345/6/1133)09/25(MQA/PSA13951) Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Professor Dr Ma Yue education that is intellectually rigorous with Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Accounting* Banking and Finance City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong contemporary and professional relevance in the (R2/344/6/0072)03/22(A7943) industry. Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Associate Professor Dr Tan Wee Liang Bachelor of Economics (Honours) Financial Entrepreneurship Singapore Management University, Singapore Economics (R2/314/6/0017)04/24(A10245) FBF offers a distinctive range of professionally Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Associate Professor Dr Sean James Sands accredited courses designed for successful and Bachelor of Finance (Honours) Retail Management Swinburne University of Technology, Australia (R2/343/6/0015)07/21(A7216) fulfilling careers (e.g. Bloomberg Experiential Bachelor of Economics (Honours) Financial Professor Dr Tang Heiwai Learning Partner Programme, CFA University Bachelor of Marketing (Honours) Economics The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (R2/342/6/0092)05/24(A10332) Affiliation Program and ACCA Accelerate Scheme). Chair Professor Dr Yu Min Teh The faculty aims to create an environment *Also offered part-time at the Kampar and Sungai Bachelor of Finance (Honours) Providence University and National Chiao Tung conducive for high academic achievements in University, Taiwan Long Campuses learning and research. Bachelor of Marketing (Honours) Associate Professor Catherine Prentice Postgraduate Programmes Griffith University, Australia Undergraduate Programmes Master of Business Administration (Corporate Master of Business Administration Associate Professor Dr Linda Low Lai Sar Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)* (Corporate Management) Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore (R2/345/6/0972)03/22(A7942) Management) (R/345/7/1067)12/22(MQA/FA2308) Master of Philosophy Professor Dr Catherine Ho Soke Fun Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Master of Philosophy (R/340/7/0395)05/19(A10012) Doctor of Philosophy Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia Banking and Finance (R/343/6/0104)05/19(A10330) Doctor of Philosophy (R/340/8/0443)05/19(A10011) Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Entrepreneurship (R2/345/6/0460)05/24(A10331) Website: fbf.utar.edu.my 63 64 Undergraduate Programmes Faculty of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electronic *Also offered part-time at the Kampar and Sungai Engineering (R2/523/6/0306)01/26(MQA/FA4541) Long Campuses Engineering and Green Technology Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Environmental Engineering (R2/526/6/0078)06/26(MQA/FA9150) Postgraduate Programmes Kampar Campus Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Industrial Master of Engineering Science Engineering (R2/521/6/0091)01/27(MQA/FA11191) (R2/520/7/0062)07/27(A11098) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Petrochemical Master of Engineering (Electronic Systems) Engineering (R2/524/6/0039)06/26(MQA/FA11192) (R/523/7/0083)06/22(MQA/FA1536) Bachelor of Science (Honours) Construction Master of Environmental Technology Management* (R2/526/6/0055)05/26(A9827) (N/545/7/0077)07/21(MQA/SWA8007) Bachelor of Science (Honours) Environmental, Master of Sustainable Construction Management Occupational Safety and Health (N/526/7/0138)08/25(MQA/PSA11375) (N/862/6/0075)01/25(MQA/PA8677) Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Electronic (R2/520/8/0078)07/27(A11099) Systems (N/523/6/0311)05/24(MQA/PSA12261) Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Industrial Management (N/520/6/0104)05/24(MQA/PSA12262)

Accreditation by Professional Bodies Professional Body Programme BEM CIOB RICS MBOT Bachelor of Science (Honours) Construction Management l l l Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Environmental Engineering l Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electronic Engineering l Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Industrial Engineering l Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Petrochemical Engineering l Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Electronic Systems l Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Industrial Management l In the last few decades, developments in science are relevant and technology have been progressing at a rapid • The curriculum incorporates knowledge gained External Examiners pace. The world has entered a new economic from research works of the faculty academics Programme External Examiner paradigm in the new millennium as a result of involved in postgraduate programmes globalisation and the emergence of new science • The programmes contain the elements of Professor Dr Florence Ling Yean Yng National University of Singapore, Singapore and technology. innovation and technopreneurship, allowing Bachelor of Science (Honours) Construction Management graduates a wider choice of career prospects Ir Mohd Zaifuddin bin Idris Syarqiah Holdings Sdn Bhd, Malaysia The Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology • Located in a campus with a picturesque lake (FEGT) is entrusted with a mission to provide quality view providing a serene and green environment Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electronic Professor Dr Richard Arthur Comley undergraduate and postgraduate education, • Active student clubs and societies together Engineering Middlesex University, United Kingdom conduct cutting-edge fundamental and applied with the surrounding historical sites provide Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Environmental Professor Dr Cheiw Yee Meng research, and support and enhance the profession an opportunity to enrich student’s stay and Engineering Nanyang Technological University, Singapore of engineering and green technology through its experience in the university Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Industrial Professor Dr Wang Yi-Chi education, research and service activities. • The Centre for Environment and Green Engineering Feng Chia University, Taiwan Technology Research provides avenues for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Petrochemical Professor Dr Don Trong-Ming FEGT aspires to play a central role as the new students and staff to engage in active research Engineering Tamkang University, Taiwan knowledge provider of basic and applied aspects projects Bachelor of Science (Honours) Environmental, Associate Professor Dr Juliana Jalaudin of engineering and green technology. The faculty • Close engagement with companies which are Occupational Safety and Health Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia is devoted to producing qualified, skilful and of established stature, such as Intel Corporation, Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Electronic Professor Dr Lee Chen-Yi well-informed engineers, who are committed to Infineon Technologies, ViTrox Corporation, etc. Its Systems National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan pursuing knowledge at the frontiers of science and seamless tie with these companies ensures that Professor Dr Athakorn Kengpol green technology. the courses offered by FEGT are constantly up- Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Industrial King Mongkut’s University of Technology North to-date and highly relevant to the needs of the Management Bangkok, Thailand The other highlights of the faculty include the industries. Professor Dr Jonathan Wong Woon Chung following: • The introduction of work-based learning Master of Environmental Technology Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong environment provides an avenue for the students Professor Dr Richard Arthur Comley • The curriculum of all programmes is benchmarked to complete some of the courses in real working Master of Engineering (Electronic Systems) Middlesex University, United Kingdom against reputable local and international environment. By signing up with courses jointly institutions of higher learning offered by FEGT and ViTrox Corporation or Professor Dr Hsin-Yun Lee Master of Sustainable Construction Management National Taiwan University of Science and • Enhanced inputs from leaders in related industries Infineon Technologies, the students have the Technology, Taiwan together with strong and active support from opportunities to learn and get paid by these industry advisory panel members from local and companies. Master of Engineering Science Professor Dr Björn Vinnerås multinational companies ensure that programmes Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden Website: fegt.utar.edu.my 65 66 • Collaborations deliver industry-relevant curriculum Undergraduate Programmes to students to enhance their employability after Faculty of Information and Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)* graduation (R2/481/6/0128)03/22(A7930) • Internships with major industry partners allow Communication Technology Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) students to gain valuable experience and Business Information Systems (R2/481/6/0772)03/22(A7931) Kampar Campus exposure • Employment rate of FICT graduates is more than Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) 97% within six months of graduation Information Systems Engineering • Participation in both national and international (R2/481/6/0773)03/22(A7932) competitions and events Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) • Champion in Microsoft Imagine Cup, Champion Communications and Networking in ACM-ICPC Malaysia National Programming (R2/481/6/0485)11/25(A6629) Contest, Champion in SAP Lumira University Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Challenge, and Best of Tertiary Student Project in Computer Engineering (R2/481/6/0420)05/24(A10192) APICTA • Research Centres that promote practical *Also offered part-time at the Sungai Long Campus discovery, learning and innovation. The research centres are: Postgraduate Programmes -- Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Computing Applications (CAICA) Master of Science (Computer Science) (R2/481/7/0539)01/27(A11054) -- Centre for Communication Systems and Networks (CCSN) Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science) -- Center for IoT and Big Data (CIoTBD) (R2/481/8/0557)03/27(A11097)

External Examiners

Programme External Examiner Professor Dr Shervin Shirmohammadi Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) University of Ottawa, Canada Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) Professor Dr Hung-Yu Kao Information Systems Engineering National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) Professor Dr Matthew J Warren Business Information Systems Deakin University, Australia Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Professor Dr Ying-Dar Lin Communications and Networking National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Professor Dr Lihong Zhang The Faculty of Information and Communication Technology in Customer Relationship Management, Computer Engineering Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada Technology (FICT) aims to produce competent and Software and Hardware Integration, Financial skilful graduates catering to the demands of the Technology, Business Analytics, eCommerce Master of Science (Computer Science) Professor Dr Paul Roe rewarding ICT job market in various industry sectors. Practices, Database Technology, Digital Media Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science) Queensland University of Technology, Australia Technology, and Front-End Web Development. The ICT is the backbone and an essential element of faculty also introduces research elements into the most businesses today. It provides impetus for the programmes in order to inculcate lifelong learning day-to-day business functions by allowing better in the graduates as well as nurture excellence in cross-departmental or organisational collaboration their ICT careers. and communication, more effective streamlining of business processes, better management The prospects of a career in the ICT arena are of human and material resources, and better simply enormous given the heavy reliance of facilitation of human-system interaction through the business on ICT. In fact, ICT graduates can choose implementation of integrated, efficient and reliable either to develop their own application and start information systems. More importantly, ICT opens up up a business or be employed in a wide range access to a whole world of information, a fact that of industry sectors including technical consulting, has fundamentally changed the way we live. telecommunication, web design and development, banking and finance, manufacturing, FICT offer classes which include important biotechnology, civil service and more. fundamentals of computing and up-to-date specialised areas such as Internet-of-Things, Deep The other highlights of the faculty include the Learning, Mobile Application Development, following: Wireless Communications, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Software Engineering and • Extensive collaborations with industry partners Testing, Computer and Network Security, Data such as Microsoft, Oracle, Intel, IBM, Cisco, Science, Data Warehousing and Data Mining, Huawei and Alibaba, which assisted in the setting Enterprise Systems and Business Systems, Information up of teaching and research laboratories at UTAR Huawei Connected Campus 2019 Recruitment event Website: fict.utar.edu.my 67 68 Faculty of Science Accreditation by Professional Bodies Professional Body Kampar Campus Programme LogM CILT Malaysia RSC

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Logistics and International l l Shipping Bachelor of Science (Honours) l Chemistry

External Examiners

Programme External Examiner Bachelor of Science (Honours) Professor Dr Chun-Hung Lin Biochemistry Institute of Biological Chemistry, Academia Sinica, Taiwan Bachelor of Science (Honours) Professor Dr Cho Chi Hin Biomedical Science The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Bachelor of Science (Honours) Professor Dr Hisaji Maki Biotechnology Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan Bachelor of Science (Honours) Appointment awaiting confirmation Chemistry Bachelor of Science (Honours) Professor Dr John David Coveney Dietetics Flinders University, South Australia Bachelor of Science (Honours) Professor Dr Xiangtong Qi Logistics and International Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Shipping Bachelor of Science (Honours) Professor Dr Michael Richard Barer Microbiology University of Leicester, United Kingdom Bachelor of Science (Honours) The Faculty of Science (FSc) aims to spearhead Undergraduate Programmes Statistical Computing and Appointment awaiting confirmation the development, application and dissemination Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agricultural Operations Research of knowledge related to the Biological, Chemical Science (R/621/6/0001)10/21(MQA/FA0657) and Mathematical Sciences including fields such as Bachelor of Science (Honours) Professor Dr Wong Sek Man Agriculture, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biochemistry Agricultural Science National University Singapore, Singapore Biomedical, Dietetics, Biotechnology, Microbiology, (R2/421/6/0023)03/25(A6170) Bachelor of Science (Honours) Professor Dr Michael Robert Antony Morgan Statistics and Logistics. The faculty’s team of Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biomedical Food Science University of Leeds, United Kingdom dedicated staff is actively involved in research Science (R2/421/6/0022)03/27(A6169) Master of Science Professor Dr Kuen -Song Lin related to these fields and their findings ultimately Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biotechnology Doctor of Philosophy (Science) Yuen Ze University, Taiwan benefit the students and the industries. The faculty (R2/545/6/0082)09/23(A9423) has invested heavily in modern scientific instruments which will allow students to acquire hands-on Bachelor of Science (Honours) Chemistry (R2/442/6/0006)03/24(A9661) Science Education and experience with modern instrumentation which Bachelor of Science (Honours) Dietetics Outreach Programme is an important feature of education in science (N/726/6/0090)08/25(MQA/PSA11376) today. Bachelor of Science (Honours) Food Science (R/541/6/0020)02/24(MQA/FA3601) The following are some highlights of the faculty: Bachelor of Science (Honours) Logistics and • UTAR is the only private institution which offers International Shipping (R2/840/6/0022)04/25(A10759) Chemistry, Logistics and International Shipping, Bachelor of Science (Honours) Microbiology and Agricultural Science programmes (R2/421/6/0020)01/25(A10758) • Hands-on practical experience with modern Bachelor of Science (Honours) Statistical instrumentation Computing and Operations Research • Quality of teaching is audited by a panel of (R2/462/6/0007)11/24(A10094) external examiners from the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan and MIFT 11th National Australia Postgraduate Programmes Food Science and Technology • 66.67% of faculty staff are PhD holders Master of Science (R2/440/7/0021)03/27(A11039) • Affordable science education in a beautiful and Competition Doctor of Philosophy (Science) Final Year Project (FYP) spacious campus environment (R2/440/8/0020)03/27(A11018) • The Centre for Bio-Diversity Research provides Oral Presentation Student Conference opportunities for students to engage in funded Website: fsc.utar.edu.my research initiatives 69 70 Faculty of Accountancy and Management Accreditation/membership of Professional Bodies Accreditation of Professional Body Membership

Sungai Long Campus BOVAEP ABEST21 ACCA CIMA MICPA ICAEW AACSB Programme CPA CTIM MIA CGI

Bachelor of Accounting l l l l l l l l (Honours) Bachelor of International Business l (Honours) Bachelor of Economics (Honours) Global l Economics Bachelor of Building and Property l Management (Honours) Master of Business Administration l l l (Corporate Governance) Master of Business l l Administration Master of Business Administration (Building l l Management)

It is the philosophy of the Faculty of Accountancy The programmes offered are recognised and and Management (FAM) to constantly keep its accredited by the Malaysian government, External Examiners programmes up-to-date with the latest changes professional bodies and supported by the industry. in the ever-evolving world of business. This is The faculty focuses on preparing graduates for Programme External Examiner done via regular monitoring of local, regional professional practice with a balance between Professor Dr Noorhayati Mansor and global business trends and developments. theory and practical education. It also forms strong Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) Programmes are designed to prepare graduates foundations for those in pursuit of educational Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia for the real world of rapid changes, technological excellence. Bachelor of Economics (Honours) Professor Dr Hsu Pi-Feng innovation and advancement, and the effects of Global Economics I-Shou University, Taiwan globalisation. Undergraduate Programmes Professor Dr Marianna Sigala Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) Bachelor of International Business (Honours) The faculty also aims to achieve world-class (R2/344/6/0193)04/26(A9649) University of South Australia, Australia standards in its entire curricula through Bachelor of Building and Property Management Professor Alfred Christopher Eves collaborations with global academic and (Honours) (R/345/6/0114)10/21(MQA/FA0686) RMIT University, Australia professional communities. Industry advice is Bachelor of Building and Property constantly sought to ensure that the programmes Bachelor of Economics (Honours) Global Management (Honours) Associate Professor Dr Sr Noor Rosly bin Hanif are contemporary, up-to-date, relevant, practical Economics (R2/314/6/0015)04/24(A9682) University of Malaya, Malaysia and in line with the demands of today’s business Bachelor of International Business (Honours) Professor Dr Ronald Walter A. L. Beadle landscape. (R2/345/6/0434)04/24(A9683) Master of Business Administration Northumbria University, United Kingdom Students are given the opportunities to participate Postgraduate Programmes Master of Business Administration Professor Dr Martin Robert Young in study tours and student exchange programmes Master of Business Administration (Corporate Governance) Massey University, New Zealand whereby students visit foreign universities to (R2/345/7/0729)07/27(A6338) obtain credits transfer, undertake consultancies in Professor Michael Riley Master of Business Administration various businesses (locally and overseas), undergo Master of Business Administration Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom (Building Management) (R345/7/0113)10/21(MQA/FA0899) internships, and participate in visits to organisations, (Building Management) Associate Professor Dr Choong Weng Wai both local and international. Students are Master of Business Administration Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia encouraged to participate in business games and (Corporate Governance) (R2/345/7/0728)07/27(A6339) Master of Philosophy competitions; providing practical real-life situations Master of Philosophy (R2/345/7/0667)05/26(A10031) Professor Dr Catherine Ho Soke Fun and scenarios that can prepare them for the real Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Malaysia Master of Real Estate Development Doctor of Philosophy world. Students are also encouraged to engage in (N/345/7/1108)11/26(MQA/PSA13063) many clubs and societies available at UTAR; arming themselves with leadership skills. Doctor of Philosophy (R2/340/8/0736)05/26(A10032)

website: fam.utar.edu.my 71 72 Faculty of Creative Industries External Examiners Sungai Long Campus Programme External Examiner Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Reader Dr Birgitta Hosea Digital Animation University of the Creative Arts, United Kingdom Associate Professor Dr Seth Giddings Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Game Design University of Southhampton, United Kingdom Professor Dr Ya-Ling Huang Bachelor of Arts (Honours) National Yunlin University of Science and Graphic Design and Multimedia Technology, Taiwan Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Professor Dr Peng Wein Journalism in Chinese Studies Yuan Ze University, Taiwan Associate Professor Peter Charles Pugsley Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Broadcasting The University of Adelaide, Australia Professor Christine Huang Yi Hui Bachelor of Corporate Communication (Honours) The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Associate Professor Dr Cheng Ya-li Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) Tzu Chi University, Taiwan Professor Dr Wei-Chun Wen Bachelor of Media and Creative Studies (Honours) Shih Hsin University, Taiwan Professor Po-Hsun Cheng Bachelor of Science (Honours) Game Development National Kaohsiung Normal University, Taiwan Professor Dr Kuo Liangwen Master of Arts (Communication) Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China Associate Professor Dr Catherine Jean Gomes Master of Communication RMIT University, Australia Professor Joyce C.H. Liu Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts) The Faculty of Creative Industries (FCI) nurtures Undergraduate Programmes National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan and develops students to be creative and critical Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Digital Animation thinkers who are confident, competent and industry- (R/213/6/0035)10/21(MQA/FA0792) ready for the various fields within the creative Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Game Design industries, not only in Malaysia but around the world. (R2/214/6/0134)06/25(A10915) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Graphic Design and The faculty offers programmes that enhance Multimedia (R2/213/6/0022)07/21(A7217) students’ understanding and appreciation of the local and global creative industries, as well as the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Journalism in Chinese intersections of the Malaysian socio-cultural, political Media (R2/321/6/0006)12/25(MQA/FA0024) and economic spheres. In addition, the faculty Bachelor of Communication (Honours) offers language and nation-building courses which Broadcasting (R2/321/6/0218)05/24(A9826) are relevant to the local context. Bachelor of Corporate Communication Above all, the faculty emphasises creative, (Honours)(R2/321/6/0115)08/24(A10236) technical and academic excellence in all its Bachelor of Early Childhood Education programmes. Students’ grasp of concepts and (Honours)* (R2/143/6/0009)04/26(MQA/FA0300) Interactive talk “Statistics in theories in their respective fields is an important Language and Educational Bachelor of Media and Creative Studies aspect of their education. Research” English Day 2019 (Honours) (R2/321/6/0114)09/24(A10235) • Excellent educational facilities: recording studios, Bachelor of Science (Honours) Game media, photography and computer labs to Development (R/213/6/0307)06/22(MQA/FA1484) support teaching and project work • Study of industry-relevant software on graphic *Also offered part-time at the Sungai Long Campus design, animation, multimedia and game design • Prominent and international external examiners Postgraduate Programmes • Industry support from panel members consisting of Master of Arts (Communication) industry experts (R2/321/7/0002)03/26(MQA/FA0473) • Two research centres available to support staff Master of Communication and student research activities: (R3/321/7/0001)05/26(A7014) -- Centre for Immersive Technology and Creativity Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts) -- Tun Tan Cheng Lock Centre for Social and Policy (N/310/8/0039)02/26(MQA/PSA11800) Studies Website: fci.utar.edu.my 73 74 Faculty of Medicine and Postgraduate Studies Research, Centre for Stem Cell Research, and Centre for Research on Communicable Diseases. Health Sciences The faculty welcomes applications for the Masters and Doctor of Philosophy in the broad areas of Faculty members are actively involved in research Sungai Long Campus studies such as bio-diversity research, medical collaborations and projects with research funding application of biosensors, application of stem cells based on external grants from the funding agencies in regenerative medicine, emerging infectious of the Malaysian Government, International diseases such as those causing pandemics, novel Foundation for Science (IFS), Cytopeutics Sdn Bhd, therapeutic approaches to treat cancers, and MAKNA, Toray Foundation, and Cryocord Sdn health issues related to an ageing population, Bhd. The university has also provided internal seed mothers and newborns as well as traditional grants. Chinese Medicine. The intake is open throughout the year. The main thrust of the research activities among faculty members are within the areas of stem cell Collaborative Research on Stem Cell, Cancer, research, cancer research, chemoprevention, Communicable Diseases, Non-Communicable health and nutrition, stroke management, medical Diseases and Traditional Chinese Medicine education, edible bird nests, communicable diseases and traditional Chinese medicine. The There are five research centres associated with faculty currently has a total of 40 postgraduate the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, students working in various areas of medical namely the Centre for Research in Traditional and health science-related research and is also Chinese Medicine, Centre for Research on Non- hosting a number of post-doctoral scientists and Communicable Diseases, Centre for Cancer international visiting scholars.

Accreditation by Professional Bodies Professional Body Programme Malaysian Medical Council Lembaga Jururawat Malaysia

Bachelor of Medicine and l Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) l

External Examiners The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Undergraduate Programmes Programme External Examiner (FMHS) was established on 16 November 2009 Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Honours)* Professor Dr Khong Teck-Yee with the aspiration to be the preferred centre of (R2/721/6/0066)07/27(A11119) Department of Pathology, Department of Obstetrics and education and research for medical and health Gynaecology, University of Adelaide, Australia Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery sciences. The faculty is devoted to providing an (M.B.B.S.) (R/721/6/0053)01/27(MQA/FA5540) Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Professor Dr Quek Swee-Chye environment conducive for the acquisition of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) Faculty of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore knowledge and skills for effective clinical practices, Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) (R2/723/6/0155)10/27(MQA/FA9369) developing values and attitudes of dedication, Professor Dr Lee Kok-Onn Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, ethics and professionalism in the delivery of Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) National University of Singapore, Singapore healthcare and producing graduates who (R2/726/6/0061)10/27(A10816) would serve and improve the quality of life of the Associate Professor Dr Tsang Wai Nam *Also offered part-time at the Sungai Long Campus Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) School of Nursing and Health Sciences, community. The Open University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Postgraduate Programmes Team of Dedicated Educators and Support Staff Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) Professor Dr Sally Wai-Chi Chan Master of Medical Science University of Newcastle, Australia The faculty aims to build a team of dedicated (R/720/7/0015)11/21(MQA/FA1390) Professor Dr Li-Jun educators and support staff to produce caring and Master of Medical Science (Chinese Medicine) The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of (N/721/7/0250)03/21(MQA/PA5352) Bachelor of Chinese Medicine Chinese Medicine, China competent health professionals. It also implements (Honours) an effective learning model with extensive use Doctor of Philosophy (Chinese Medicine) Professor Dr Luo Wei Sheng of ICT, establishes and nurtures an innovative (N/721/8/0054)02/21(MQA/PA5697) Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, China research and development culture, and carries Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Science) Master of Medical Science Professor Dr Efstathios Gonos out community and social responsibilities. Among (R/720/8/0016)02/22(MQA/FA1389) Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, the pioneering faculty members, there are Fellows Science) National Hellenic Research Foundation, Athens Greece of the Academy of Sciences of Malaysia as well as The first batch of M.B.B.S., Physiotherapy and Fellows of the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. Nursing graduates attended their convocation Master of Medical Science (Chinese on 22 August 2015 and the first batch of Chinese Medicine) Associate Professor Dr Xiaoshu Zhu Medicine graduates attended their convocation Doctor of Philosophy (Chinese Western Sydney University, Australia on 19 August 2016. Medicine)

Website: fmhs.utar.edu.my 75 76 Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Postgraduate Programmes Master of Information Systems Master of Architecture (R2/481/7/0662)10/25(MQA/FA0185) (R/581/7/0069)09/25(MQA/FA4684) Engineering and Science Master of Mathematics (R2/461/7/0004)04/23(A8216) Master of Engineering (Electrical) Sungai Long Campus (R/522/7/0061)09/22(MQA/FA1989) Master of Project Management (R2/340/7/0449)01/27(A10780) Master of Engineering (Electronic Systems) (R3/440/7/0004)03/26(A6918) (N/523/7/0309)12/22(MQA/SWA9795) Master of Science Master of Engineering (Mechanical) Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) (R3/520/8/0021)03/28(A6917) (R/521/7/0041)09/22(MQA/FA1990) Master of Engineering Science Doctor of Philosophy (Science) (R3/440/8/0001)03/28(A6916) (R3/520/7/0005)03/26(A6919)

Key professional bodies:

Professional Body

Programme Board of BEM Architects BQSM RICS SOA Malaysia

Bachelor of Science (Honours) l l Quantity Surveying

Bachelor of Science (Honours) l Actuarial Science

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Architecture l

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) l Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) l Civil Engineering The Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electronic and Science (LKC FES) aspires to play a central role Communications Engineering as the new knowledge provider of basic and (R2/523/6/0268)03/28(MQA/FA9224) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electrical l applied aspects of engineering, science and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electronics and Electronic Engineering technology. The faculty is devoted to providing (Computer Networking) (R/523/6/0298)03/21(MQA/FA0272) high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Materials and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electronics programmes, which will in turn produce qualified, l skilful, knowledgeable and well-informed engineers, Manufacturing Engineering (Computer Networking) (R2/540/6/0013)07/27(MQA/FA9227) scientists and technologists committed to pursuing knowledge at the frontiers of science. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Mechanical Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electronic Engineering (R2/521/6/0106)06/27(MQA/FA9226) l and Communications Engineering The faculty also aims to become a leader in high Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Mechatronics quality fundamental and applied research in Engineering (R2/523/6/0042)07/21(MQA/FA4789) engineering and science, as well as to advance Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Science (Honours) Actuarial Science l the frontiers of science for the betterment of (R2/462/6/0009)11/25(A6628) Biomedical Engineering humanity. The programmes incorporate the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Applied elements of innovation and technopreneurship, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Mathematics with Computing (R/461/6/0005)01/20(A6034) l thus allowing graduates a wider choice of career Mechanical Engineering prospects. Bachelor of Science (Honours) Architecture (R2/581/6/0048)06/24(MQA/FA9610) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) l Undergraduate Programmes Bachelor of Science (Honours) Financial Mechatronics Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Biomedical Mathematics (R/343/6/0145)01/20(A10874) Engineering (R2/524/6/0004)07/21(MQA/FA1045) Bachelor of Science (Honours) Physics Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Materials (R3/441/6/0001)05/26(A7015) l Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Chemical and Manufacturing Engineering Bachelor of Science (Honours) Quantity Surveying (R2/524/6/0003)07/21(MQA/FA4697) Engineering (R/526/6/0072)01/20(MQA/FA8841) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Civil Bachelor of Science (Honours) Software (R2/526/6/0098)07/27(MQA/FA4653) Engineering Engineering (R2/481/6/0558)03/25(A10947) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (R2/522/6/0049)07/27(MQA/FA9225) Website: fes.utar.edu.my 77 78 Among the prominent external examiners are:

Programme External Examiner Professor Dr Dean Takeo Kashiwagi Associate Professor Dr Yap Pew Thian Master of Project Management Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Arizona State University, United States of America University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States of Biomedical Engineering America Master of Science Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Professor Dr Claes Niklasson Professor Dr Kuen-Song Lin Chemical Engineering Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden Yuan Ze University, Taiwan Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Professor Dr Harianto Rahardjo Civil Engineering Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Master of Engineering Science Professor Dr G. Pugazhenthi Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Professor Li Wang Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India Electrical and Electronic National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Professor Dr Nnamdi Nduka Ekere Materials and Manufacturing University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Professor Dr Yang Zhang Mechanical Engineering University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Associate Professor Dr Jeffrey Tan Too Chuan Mechatronics Engineering Nankai University, China

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Professor Dr Bill Chang Shih-Chieh Actuarial Science National Chengchi University, Taiwan

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Professor Huang Huang-Nan ImechE Student Chapter Wind Turbine Competition Applied Mathematics with Tunghai University, Taiwan Computing

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Professor Dr Mahmud bin Mohd Jusan Architecture Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Professor Yang Hailiang Financial Mathematics The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Associate Professor Patrick Fong Sik Wah Quantity Surveying The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Professor Dr Paul Strooper Software Engineering University of Queensland, Australia Plant Design Model Competition Dr Lai Yi-Cheng Master of Architecture Tamkang University, Taiwan

Professor Dr Ing. Reiner Johannes Schütt Master of Engineering (Electrical) West Coast University Heide, Germany

Professor Dr Teo Hock Hai Master of Information Systems National University of Singapore, Singapore

Professor Wang Tao-Ming Master of Mathematics Tunghai University, Taiwan

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79 80 Institute of Chinese Studies The other highlights of the institute include the Undergraduate Programme following: Kampar Campus and Sungai Long Campus Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Chinese Studies* (R2/312/6/0011)03/22(A7909) • With over 250 undergraduate and 100 postgraduate students, UTAR’s Institute of Chinese *Also offered part-time at the Sungai Long Campus Studies is the largest Chinese Studies institute in Malaysia Postgraduate Programmes • The lecturing team consists of 20 doctoral degree Master of Arts (Chinese Studies)** holders and 1 Master’s degree holder; the most (R2/312/7/0008)09/25(A11666) comprehensive academic team in Chinese Master of Chinese Studies*** Studies available in Malaysia (R2/224/7/0001)03/26(MQA/FA0124) • Annual conferences and seminars with speakers from renowned international institutions Doctor of Philosophy (Chinese Studies) (R2/224/8/0034)11/23(A9050) • International student exchanges, overseas academic participations and cultural activities ** By research *** By mixed mode External Examiners Programme External Examiner Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Associate Professor Dr Wong Sin Kiong Chinese Studies Department of Chinese Studies National University of Singapore, Singapore Associate Professor Dr Su Jui-Lung Master of Chinese Studies Department of Chinese Studies National University of Singapore, Singapore Master of Arts (Chinese Studies) Professor Dr Chen Yi Yuan Department of Chinese Literature Doctor of Philosophy National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan (Chinese Studies)

The Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS) was With the emphasis on academic performances established in September 2010 with the aim of and critical thinking, the Institute of Chinese expanding the teaching and research agendas Studies hopes to produce graduates that cater of Chinese Studies. It consists of the Department the needs of various professions inside and outside of Chinese Studies, which was founded as one of the country in the era of globalisation. Graduates UTAR’s earliest academic departments in 2002, and can seek employment as educators, writers, news the Centre for Chinese Studies. reporters, interpreters, translators, researchers and administrators in a wide range of public and private The Department of Chinese Studies is found in organisations such as educational institutions, both Kampar and Sungai Long Campuses. It offers resource centres and publishing firms. both undergraduate and postgraduate studies programmes. The Centre for Chinese Studies has six research units, namely Malaysian Chinese and Cultural The programmes offered by the Institute emphasise Studies Unit, Sinology Unit, Modern Chinese on the understanding of Chinese history, literature, Literature Studies Unit, Min-nan Cultural Studies Unit, Field work study on Kampar town history Outdoor field study trip philosophy, language, society and culture. The Chinese Arts Research Unit and Contemporary during World War 2 students are required to study various aspects China Studies Unit. The centre has published a total of Chinese civilisation to better understand the of 20 academic books since its establishment. It has Chinese classics, the historical development of successfully hosted several significant seminars and Malaysian Chinese and also developments in conferences throughout the years. modern China. Numerous notable Chinese online databases Outdoor The curriculum is based on an intensive reading such as China Knowledge Resource Integrated poetry of classical and contemporary texts as well as Database (CNKI - 中国知网), Airiti Library (华艺线上 extensive fieldworks. Students will acquire not only 图书馆), Chinese Rare Books Catalog (中国古籍书目 creative strong theoretical knowledge but will also gain 资料库) and more are provided by the UTAR Library writing lesson practical skills in speaking, writing, research, analysis to form one of the most exceptional learning and and critique. Candidates will be required to give research environments for Chinese Studies in the seminars and write reports on their research as well. region.

Website: ics.utar.edu.my 81 82 拉曼大学中华研究院的源头，可追溯至2002年 外考委(2019-2022)为苏瑞隆副教授(新加坡国 Institute of Postgraduate Studies 8月创校既有的中文系。2010年9月1日中华研 立大学)；硕士课程(研究制)和博士课程的校外 究院成立后，中文系即隶属于此学院之下。中 考委(2018-2021)为陈益源教授(成功大学)。 and Research 文系是创校初期的八个科系之一，其设置目标 Kampar Campus and Sungai Long Campus 是人文教育与学术研究并重，培育德智兼备人 中华研究院另一重要的组成部分是中华研究中 才，并逐步发展成为本区域的重点中文教学与 心。此中心成立于2008年，其宗旨为提倡拉曼 研究中心。中华研究院是目前校内唯一跨校区 大学中华学术研究、提升其素质，并成为本区 The Institute 的学院，分別在两校区各设有中文系，即双溪 域中华文化、汉学与马来西亚华人的重要研究 of Postgraduate 龙校区中文系负责硕、博士课程及在职学士课 中心之一。数年来研究中心扮演着研究、资料 Studies and Research 程，而金宝校区中文系则负责学士课程。 收藏、促进国际学术交流的角色。中华研究中 (IPSR) serves as a central 心立志于整合及招揽人才，设定重要议题，推 中文系创系之初，先后由系主任洪天赐教授与 动研究计划及汇集研究成果。 coordinating body for all 林水檺教授领航，借鉴世界各地中文系之成功 postgraduate programmes and 经验，兼综精华，并结合本国中文人才之实际 中华研究中心的具体研究工作及领域包括：马 research and development 需求，编制成一套以传统中文系为主而兼具本 来西亚华人与文化研究、现代华文文学研究、 activities undertaken in 地特色的课程，其课程内容包括有古典文学、 汉学研究、当代中国研究、艺术研究及闽南文 the university. 现代文学、马华文学、比较文学、语言学、 化研究。中心成员由中心主任、各组组长以及 中国思想、中国历史、本地华人研究等，为拉 校内各院系教员等组成，每年举办各类学术活 曼大学中文系奠下了稳健发展及坚实的学术基 动（讲座、座谈、研讨会、读书会等），亦聘 础。目前，中文系设有学士课程、硕士课程、 请国内外杰出学者为访问学人到中心做短期研 博士课程，为国人提供完整的高校华文教育与 究访问。 研究体系。 中华研究中心设有以下6个组别： 目前中文系全职教师共21人，包括6名副教 1) 马来西亚华人及文化研究组 授、14名助理教授、1名讲师，其中具博士资格 2) 现代华文文学研究组 者，则有20人。此外，亦聘有客卿教授两名。 3) 汉学研究组 4) 当代中国研究组 拉曼大学设有校外考试委员制度。目前中文系 5) 闽南文化研究组 学士课程的校外考委(2020-2023)为黄贤强副教 6) 中华艺术研究组 IPSR consists of two units: 授(新加坡国立大学)；硕士课程(混合制)的校 • Postgraduate Studies Unit (PSU) is responsible for all administrative matters and provides necessary operational support pertaining to postgraduate programmes; • Research and Development Unit (RDU) facilitates research and development activities by providing assistance to researchers in matters such as processing research fund applications and managing research grant utilisation.

Functions of Postgraduate Studies Unit (PSU)

Admission Programme Logistics Students’ performance of Processing of applications Staff and Candidates Support Chinese traditional music - Verifying the qualification of candidate - Ensure adequate facilities and resources - Submitting applications and research proposals to faculties Organising Enhancement Programmes Programme Management Seminars, workshops and others • Programme Induction Student’s field - Updating Programme Handbooks Promotion and Counselling study: Making - Updating Rules and Guidelines Assists in programmes promotion and rubbings from Student’s counselling to potential candidates in inscriptions on • Monitoring Progress of Research and Studies education fairs, exhibitions, programme field study: stone tablets - Submission of 6-Monthly Progress Reports previews and open days. Inspecting - Proposal Defence the Chinese - Work Completion Seminar traditional altar • Examination of Dissertation/Thesis Website: ipsr.utar.edu.my - Appointment of Panel of Examiners facebook.com/UTARIPSR - Board of Examiners Meetings 83 84 Postgraduate Programmes in UTAR Centre for Foundation Studies • Research Programmes • Mixed Mode Programmes • Coursework Programmes 12 PhDs and 12 Master’s 3 Master’s programmes 16 Master’s programmes Kampar Campus and Sungai Long Campus - Directed Readings and/or - Taught Courses - Taught Courses Research Methods - Dissertation - Project - Thesis/Dissertation The Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS) aims to provide students with a solid academic Financial Assistance for Postgraduates background and foundation in the respective disciplines of Arts and Science Project Research Research Scholarship Scheme (RSS) in order to develop understanding and Assistantship (PRA) Master’s student appreciation of the core subjects in the • 1 year engagement + • 1 year engagement + can be extended for a maximum of one (1) year respective disciplines. can be extended • Without EPF and Socso • With EPF and Socso • May opt for UTAR Education Foundation Tuition Fee Scholarship (Terms and Upon successful completion of • May opt for Conditions apply) for Postgraduate Programme by Research mode only; or the Foundation programmes, UTAR Education May support tuition fees for Postgraduate Programme by Research mode only students proceed to join Foundation Tuition the corresponding Foundation in Arts/Science Fee Scholarship (Terms PhD student undergraduate and Conditions apply) • 1 year engagement + can be extended for a maximum of two (2) years programmes. UTAR Foundation programmes are one-year in duration and entry is gained for Postgraduate • Without EPF and Socso with SPM/O-Level or other equivalent qualifications. Students are offered the Programme by • May opt for UTAR Education Foundation Tuition Fee Scholarship (Terms and appropriate foundation programme that is dependent on their choice of study in the Research mode only Conditions apply) for Postgraduate Programme by Research mode only; or subsequent undergraduate programmes. The foundation programme is offered in both the May support tuition fees for Postgraduate Programme by Research mode only Kampar Campus and Sungai Long Campus.

Student Assistantship (SA) Foundation in Arts Foundation in Science R2/010/3/0210)05/24(A10335), (R2/210/3/0010)11/22(A8661) R2/010/3/0211)05/24(A10336), (R2/010/3/0082)11/22(A8660) • Maximum 3 months engagement + can be extended • Part-time basis Arts and Social Science Stream Physical Science Stream Applicable for undergraduate programmes in Applicable for all Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, the fields of Chinese Studies, English Language, Actuarial Science, IT and Mathematical Functions of the Research and Development Unit (RDU) Early Childhood Education, Social Science, undergraduate programmes. Communication, Graphic Design, Game Design, Biological Science Stream Journalism and Architecture. • Coordinates applications of internal and external • Organises Research Grant Proposal Writing Applicable for all Health Sciences and various fundings from pre-call to awarding of research grants. Workshops and Consultation sessions on Management and Accountancy Stream Biology-related undergraduate programmes. application for external Research and Applicable for all Business, Economics, Management, Marketing, Accountancy and • Provides support and services throughout the research Development grants. Websites Finance undergraduate programmes. project implementation i.e. project financial account CFS Kampar Campus: cfs.kpr.utar.edu.my setup and maintenance, procurement and manpower • Sourcing and information dissemination of CFS Sungai Long Campus: cfs.sl.utar.edu.my sourcing, progress monitoring and reporting as well as potential external sources of funding for Student Activities output measurement. research activities in UTAR. Kampar Campus Sungai Long Campus

UTAR Research and Development Funding The Centre aims at equipping the students To complement academic studies, students and staff with essential knowledge and skills for their participate in various educational, leisure and community- Internal Funding External Funding undergraduate years. Our experienced outreach activities outside the classroom. These also team of educators are committed to constitute the virtual learning activities experienced by UTAR Research Fund (UTARRF) is an internal research IPSR looks out for external sources of funding teaching and learning and also offer both students and staff in recent times. These include: grant scheme designed as seed funding to kick- for research activities in UTAR. Such information personalised consultation during the start new projects which researchers are expected is constantly disseminated to the university academic advisory sessions. We provide a • Virtual KLESF and education fairs; science and mind-map to eventually source external funds for their community; support and advice are provided so conducive environment for our students to workshops continuation. that a good match between the interests of the achieve excellence not only academically • Various talks and webinars by industry experts UTARRF also provides funding for the setting up of researchers and the funding agencies can be but also through extra-curricular activities to • Participation in competitions showcasing students’ certain key research facilities essential for specified attained and thus enhancing the success rates of promote holistic development. Our students competency in various academic fields (Public Speaking, key research areas of strategic importance to UTAR. fund biddings. are exposed and encouraged to take part Science Competitions and Math Olympiad) in activities such as workshops, competitions, • Community outreach-based projects and educational Other internal R&D initiatives implemented comprise: External funding sources include: science fairs, educational talks and trips workshops in local schools which offer them a platform to expand the • Outdoor drawing expeditions • UTAR Strategic Research Fund 1. Government Agencies and NGOs: MOSTI, MOHE, knowledge gained in the classroom. On top • Student artwork exhibition • UTARRF Top-up Scheme MAKNA, Toray, etc. of that, as our contribution to the society, • Educational visits to manufacturing companies, • UTAR Postdoctoral Research Scholarship Scheme 2. Businesses and Industries (Local and MNCs). our students are also involved in community corporate offices, museums, and financial institutions • UTAR Financial Support for Journal Paper 3. International Agencies: EU, AOARD, UNESCO, services that are in line with UN’s Sustainable • YTL Learning Space hands-on workshops Publication etc. Development Goals for a better future. • Awareness campaigns and activities on “green” initiatives • UTAR Research Publication Scheme • Staff motivational and team-building activities • UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme CFS students of both campuses are • UTAR Knowledge Transfer Programme encouraged to participate in various events We are committed in ensuring that these activities and under the sports, clubs and societies and all teaching and learning initiatives help our students and other UTAR events for a more wholesome staff gain a holistic learning and working experience at the learning experience in the university. Centre. 85 86 Centre for Extension Education Centre for Corporate and Kampar Campus and Sungai Long Campus Community Development Kampar Campus and Sungai Long Campus

Lifelong Learning

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Centre for Extension Education (CEE) supports the design, development and delivery of English and academic programmes for adult, part-time and online learners as well as UTAR and International students. Website: cee.utar.edu.my facebook.com/UTARCEE twitter.com/UTARCEE English Enhancement Programme instagram.com/UTAR_CEE

English Enhancement Programme (EEP) provides interactive, student-centred English lessons to equip learners from Non-Graduating Course Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), through its Centre for Corporate and school-leavers up to working adults with necessary English Community Development (CCCD), is a Human Resources Development Language skills in order for them to communicate more Non-Graduating Course (NGC) is for individuals who prefer to take academic courses, Fund (HRDF) Approved Training Provider under the purview of the Ministry effectively and efficiently in the language for of Human Resources, Malaysia. The mission of CCCD is to serve the needs the fulfillment of their various needs. examination or non-examination mode, at the university without registering on a degree of corporates, organisations and communities by providing learning and programme at UTAR for development opportunities as part of UTAR’s contribution to the society. For more information, please visit professional and personal gain. cee.utar.edu.my/EEP_main.php The objectives of CCCD are: or scan the following QR code. For more information, please visit • To offer quality and relevant programmes for corporates and organisations cee.utar.edu.my/NGC.php • To engage with the community through programmes and events or scan the following QR code. • To bring the University and communities together through knowledge Inspire@Learning transfer activities Website: cccd.utar.edu.my Inspire@Learning offers Micro-Credential Course (MCC) (credit transferable) and Massive Open Online Course Part-Time Honours Degree Programmes (MOOC) to accommodate those with busy schedules and individuals who prefer to set their own pace for learning. Part-Time Honours Degree Programmes (PTD) are Corporate and Public Training Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and UTAR Soft tailored for those who wish to earn recognized Skills Development Certificate (USSDC) points qualification to achieve work or lifelong learning CCCD supports and assists organisations’ talent development needs with customised and in-demand are claimable through these courses. goals without having to compromise on their public training in technical and non-technical areas such as big data and analytics, IoT, machine job commitments or other learning, management and leadership, project management, change management, and interpersonal For more information, please visit responsibilities. communication skills. CCCD also works with professional bodies such as the Energy Commission and cee.utar.edu.my/Inspire Institution of Engineers, Malaysia to help members maintain their continuing professional development or scan the following QR code. For more information, please visit (CPD) by offering training courses to obtain CPD points. cee.utar.edu.my/PTD.php or scan the following QR code. Professional Qualification Programmes Student Exchange Programmes With anticipated changes to the workforce, getting a professional qualification will enable you to stand Student Exchange Programmes (SEP) are catered for UTAR (outbound) and overseas (inbound) out from the crowd and enhance your career opportunities. CCCD helps to develop finance talent agility students who desire to experience in-depth academic learning to meet the competitive global and competencies through the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) programme. In demand while immersing in a new culture abroad. They can choose to join the Academic recognition of the quality tuition and support that CCCD offers to students, UTAR Sungai Long is awarded Exchange Programme or Internship Programme. ACCA Gold Approved Learning Partner status. Moreover, CCCD develops professional financial planners through the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Certification Programme. To date, close to 2200 students have For more information, please visit cee.utar.edu.my/SEP.php been trained by CCCD to prepare for their professional qualification exams in ACCA and CFP. or scan the following QR code. 87 88 Corporate and Community Events Institute of Management As part of its mission to engage the community and bring the University and communities together, CCCD has provided learning and development opportunities through events such as talks and webinars to more and Leadership Development than 192,000 participants. In addition, various programmes and activities are also initiated to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and mental literacy for all segments of society through events such as Mind Competitions, Malaysia Festival of the Mind, Mind & STEM Festival, and Kuala The Institute of Management and Leadership Development (IMLD) was established in response to the Lumpur Engineering Science Fair that have attracted 65,000 visitors each year. growing and crucial need to nurture quality leaders capable of assuming management and leadership roles in an increasingly complex and globalised environment.

Knowledge Transfer The primary goal of the IMLD is to provide professional advancement opportunities to business leaders and government officials, through creatively designed programmes that aim at addressing various critical CCCD promotes the transfer of knowledge via the exchange of creative and innovative ideas, research management and leadership issues in today’s economic environment. findings, experiences and skills among UTAR, industries and the wider community. The objective is to enable the development and improvement of the quality of products, services and policies to be shared for IMLD emphasises on tri-sector leadership development: Academic, Industry and Government. IMLD focuses mutual benefits among the stakeholders i.e. academia, industry and community. on activities in three main areas:

English Immersion Programme Training

The English Immersion Programme emphasises primarily the oracy skills (listening and speaking) followed IMLD provides training and short courses on critical issues and practices related to management and by the literacy (reading and writing) skills, including the language content of grammar and vocabulary. leadership development. IMLD provides professional training programmes locally and overseas which Application of skills is then applied through fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to famous tourist include: attractions in Malaysia. Students are also given the opportunity to learn the true culture and lifestyle of • Tri-sector Leadership Development Malaysia through the Homestay Programme. More than 900 students from 16 universities/institutions across • Mid-management Development China, Japan and South Korea have participated in this programme over the years. • Professional Development Series • Social Science Short Courses MUET and IELTS • Islamic Finance and Banking Programme • Malaysia Traditional Advantage Industries CCCD prepares candidates to sit for the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) and International English • Belt and Road Projects and Development in Language Testing System (IELTS). The MUET intensive course provides candidates with skills and techniques Malaysia needed and increase their confidence level in dealing with all the four components of the test – reading, • Sun Zi’s Art of War writing, listening and speaking. The IELTS workshop is structured and designed to provide a comprehensive • Malaysia Legal and Business Environment for overview of the internationally recognised test format and question types. Candidates will be familiarised Enterprises with the format of the exam, as well as developing essential exam skills via strategy training and practice • Leadership Coaching and Communication activities. To date, CCCD has prepared about 2500 students to sit for MUET and IELTS. • Malaysia-China “Twin Parks” Innovative Collaboration

The programmes are delivered by a mix of lectures, discussions, role-plays, case studies and excursions.

Networking

IMLD provides platforms for productive interaction and cross-country networking between industry leaders and policymakers by organising social activities, talks and networking forums.

Research

IMLD conducts research on public policy, business and management, economic development as well as other matters pertinent to the Asia Pacific region so as to provide current information and UTAR is the first university test centre for HSK insights to leaders for effective decision-making. (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi)-iBT in Malaysia. Website: imld.utar.edu.my 89 90 R&D Funding

UTAR Research Fund (UTARRF) is an internal research grant scheme designed to support UTAR researchers and students in implementing research projects and research-related activities. The objective of UTARRF is to provide seed funding to kick-start new projects so that external funding can be sourced for continuation and expansion in the future. From 2005 to 30 September 2020, the total funding allocated under UTARRF is over RM67 million.

Experienced UTAR researchers are well-recognised for their research work. Since 2005, they have successfully secured external funding of more than RM61 million as at 30 September 2020, providing funds to more than 550 research projects especially in the areas of science and engineering. The funding comes from the Malaysian Government, as well as from the private sector such as Malaysia Toray Science Foundation, Eu Yan Sang, Archtron R&D, Kuok Foundation, YTL Corporation, Intel MSC, Kuala Lumpur Kepong, OYL R&D Centre, Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science and Technology Centre (CREST), Erasmus+Programme European Union, Malaysian Forestry Research and Development Board, The Asian Office of Aerospace Research and Development (AOARD), Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), Malaysia Rubber Promotion Export Council (MREPC), Ino Nature Sdn Bhd, Greatech Integration (M) Sdn Bhd and Farlim Holding Berhad.

Research Centres

UTAR research centres aim to allow researchers from various disciplines to interact and work together in a particular research area. The researchers can leverage on each other’s expertise to solve a particular problem. These centres also organise regular public talks, seminars and workshops to disseminate the latest information about developments in their area of research.

To date, UTAR has set up 34 research centres to spearhead R&D activities. The breakdown is 13 research centres under the area of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and 21 under the area of Science and Technology. The names of the research centres are listed below:

• Belt and Road Strategic Research Centre • Centre for Accounting, Banking and Finance Research & Development • Centre for Agriculture and Food Research • Centre for Applied Psychology • Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Computing Applications • Centre for Artistic Research and Commercialisation • Centre for Biomedical and Nutrition Research • Centre for Business and Management • Centre for Cancer Research In today’s competitive and globalised world, universities must always ensure that research and • Centre for Chinese Studies development activities are done continuously for the betterment of our society. UTAR places great • Centre for Communication Systems and Networks importance on research, development and commercialisation (RDC) to support the Malaysian • Centre for Cyber Security Government’s Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 (SPV 2030) and commitment in implementing the 2030 • Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDG 2030). With a well-defined framework in RDC and strong • Centre for Economic Studies management support, UTAR is transforming itself into a world recognised research-focused university. • Centre for Entrepreneurial Sustainability Under the UTAR 10-year Strategic Plan (2013-2022), 5 strategies were formulated to strengthen UTAR’s • Centre for Environment and Green Technology R&D. They are: • Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology • Centre for Immersive Technology and Creativity • Cross-disciplinary research to solve real-world problems • Centre for International Studies • Centre for IoT and Big Data • Diversification of research funding sources • Centre for Learning and Teaching • Publication and Patent filing • Centre for Mathematical Sciences • Commercialisation and Consultancy • Centre for Modern Languages and Literature • International collaborations • Centre for Photonics and Advanced Materials Research • Centre for Power Systems and Electricity Two main units in UTAR that support the goal of RDC is the Institute of Postgraduate Studies and • Centre for Railway Infrastructure and Engineering Research (IPSR) and the Department of Consultancy and Commercialisation (DCC). IPSR serves as a • Centre for Research in Traditional Chinese Medicine central coordinating body for research and development activities undertaken by the university. IPSR • Centre for Research on Communicable Diseases assists researchers with funding applications from the public and private funding bodies. In addition to • Centre for Research on Non-Communicable Diseases that, IPSR also serves as a central coordinating body for all postgraduate programmes offered in the • Centre for Stem Cell Research university. • Centre for Sustainable Mobility Technologies • Centre for VLSI Design • Centre of Sustainable Architecture DCC was established to link the industry with UTAR’s pool of researchers by facilitating the transfer of • Tun Tan Cheng Lock Centre for Social and Policy Studies knowledge from academia to the industry. This is achieved through consultancy activities or contract R&D. In addition, DCC is entrusted to manage and commercialise UTAR’s intellectual property through Through the dedication of our researchers and support from the management, UTAR has achieved strong licensing agreements or the establishment of spin-off. research in agricultural science, biotechnology, building construction, Chinese studies, cloud computing, information security, multimedia education, photonics, psychology, renewable energy, stem cell research, traditional Chinese medicine, wastewater treatment and wireless sensor network. 91 92 Look for Us UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme

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(Sungai Long) Email [email protected] HP +(60)16 2233 557 (Malaysian) +(60)16 2233 559 (International) Soft Skills Learning and Development UTAR Global Research Network Email [email protected] (Malaysian) Department of Soft Skills Competency [email protected] (International) (Kampar and Sungai Long Campuses) The UTAR Global Research Network (UTARGRN) is a network that links academics, researchers, +(60)5 468 8888 ext. 2295/2299 scientists and technologists at the forefront of research and technology development with the Tel International Student Services (Kampar) education and research activities of UTAR, such that research relationships and collaboration can be Department of International Student Services +(60)3 9086 0288 ext. 745/748 created and further enhanced. (Kampar and Sungai Long Campuses) (Sungai Long) +(60)5 468 8888 ext. 2298/2554 [email protected] In addition to that, UTARGRN assists UTAR in forming strategic partnerships with other established Tel Email education and research institutions worldwide. The members of UTARGRN are called International (Kampar) Collaborative Partners (ICP). Currently, there are 58 ICP members from Australia, Canada, China, +(60)3 9086 0288 ext. 718/719 English Language Support/Extension Education Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, United Kingdom and USA who have (Sungai Long) Centre for Extension Education contributed actively towards UTAR’s R&D activities. Email [email protected] (Kampar and Sungai Long Campuses) [email protected] Tel +(60)5 468 8888 ext. 2236 (Kampar) Examinations and Scholarships +(60)3 9086 0288 ext. 807 Intellectual Property and Commercialisation Division of Examinations, Awards and Scholarships (Sungai Long) (Kampar and Sungai Long Campuses) Email [email protected] Some of the R&D activities have resulted in the creation of new invention and technology. To date, Tel +(60)5 468 8888 ext. 2277/2278 UTAR has submitted more than 27 applications for patent protections where 6 of them were granted (Kampar) IT Services and Support patent protection. +(60)3 9086 0288 ext. 811/813 IT Infrastructure and Support Centre (Sungai Long) (Kampar and Sungai Long Campuses) DCC is always actively working with the industry to commercialise the inventions so that they Email [email protected] Tel +(60)5 468 8888 ext. 1010 would benefit the community and society at large. 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Email [email protected] (Sungai Long) Email [email protected] The endowed chairs, in the chronological order of establishment, are as follows: Admissions Division of Admissions and Credit Evaluation Campus Safety and Security • Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr Teh Hong Piow Chair in Banking and Finance (Kampar and Sungai Long Campuses) Department of Safety and Security • SP Setia Professor of Environmental Engineering and Green Technology Tel +(60)5 468 8888 ext. 2241/2243/2507 (Kampar and Sungai Long Campuses) • The Star Foundation Professor of Creative Industries (Kampar) Tel +(60)5 468 8888 ext. 2222 • Sin Heap Lee Professor of Construction Management +(60)3 9086 0288 ext. 836/838/839 (Kampar) • Datuk and Datin Tan Kim Leng Professor of Medicine (Sungai Long) +(60)3 9086 0288 ext. 728 • Mr and Mrs Chua Chai Leng Professor of Economics Email [email protected] (Sungai Long) • Brunsfield Professor of Civil Engineering HP +(60)16 2100 863 (Kampar) • Tan Sri Dato’ Philip Kuok Hock Khee Professor of Agricultural Science Fee Payment +(60)16 2100 861 (Sungai Long) • Top Glove Professor of Chemistry Division of Finance (Kampar and Sungai Long Campuses) Tel +(60)5 468 8888 ext. 2250/2534 (Kampar) For more information, please visit: +(60)3 9086 0288 ext. 803/804 IPSR: ipsr.utar.edu.my (Sungai Long) DCC: dcc.utar.edu.my

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