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POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
i canconquer all that’s beyondmy horizon APU
INNOVATIVETHINKING
CAN CHANGEYOUR WORLD
IN PARTNERSHIP
POSTGRADUATESTUDIES
KEEPS YOU GOING....... TAKES YOU FURTHER
INSPIRING YOU TOWARDS SUCCESS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 2
APU among the Highest Rated Universities in MalaysiaBeing rated at TIER 5 (EXCELLENT) under the SETARA 2011 Ratings by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), and has maintained this Excellent rating in the latest SETARA 2013 Ratings announced on 17th November 2014.
MSc in Information Technology ManagementMaster of Technology ManagementMSc in Software EngineeringMaster of Business AdministrationMBA (Euro-Asia Business)MSc in International Business CommunicationsMSc in Global Marketing ManagementMaster of AccountingMaster of Accounting in Forensic AnalysisMaster of FinanceMaster of Real Estate in Finance and InvestmentMaster of Islamic Banking and FinanceMaster of Project ManagementMaster of Philosophy (MPhil) in Engineering
DUAL MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES
MSc in Data Science and Business AnalyticsMaster of Philosophy in ManagementMSc in Computing (By Research)
APU MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
PhD in Computing PhD in ManagementPhD in Technology PhD in FinancePhD in Engineering
APU PHD PROGRAMMES
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 3
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTRegardless of the programme you choose, you will be supported by highly qualified and enthusiastic professionals. Many enjoy an international reputation for their research and actively engage with leading names in the industry.
WORK-READY,WORLD-READYStudy with us and we’ll equip you to become a world-ready professional, with the knowledge, attributes, skills and expertise that employers look for.
* Student Barometer Wave 2015, ‘Studying with people from other cultures’
NURTURING PROFESSIONALS FOR GLObAL CAREERSWe nurture our students as professionals to ensure that we prepare you for the global challenges ahead. Your success is our best testimony; over 95% of our graduates are employed by graduation.
: Why Us
years of partnership with Staffordshire University (UK)
Our solid relationship with Staffordshire University is among the strongest and most successful foreign collaborations in Malaysia, and is particularly notable in our strong shared mission of producing highly employable graduates.
20+Purpose-built APIIT campus in Technology Park Malaysia
Established in 1993 / Part of APIIT Education Group
RATED NO. 1 in AsiA And MAlAysiA for Multicultural learning experience*
With more than 11,000 students from over 110 countries, we ensure that you will gain memorable experiences alongside the diversified and colourful cultural environment.
Superb employability track record
APU amongst the Highest Rated UniversitiesAPIIT amongst the Highest Rated Colleges
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) is amongst Malaysia’s Premier Private Universities, and is where a unique fusion of technology, innovation and creativity works effectively towards preparing professional graduates for significant roles in business and society globally. APU has earned an enviable reputation as an award-winning University through its achievements in winning a host of prestigious awards at national and international levels.
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 4
• ASTYLISHBLENDOFFUNCTIONALITY& ACCESSIBILITY
• AUNIQUEFUSIONOFTECHNOLOGY, INNOVATIONANDCREATIVITY
• CUTTING-EDGETECHNOLOGIES
• AWIDEVARIETYOFSPACESTOLEARN, ENGAGE&TRANSFORM
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU). This new Ultra-Modern University Campus in Technology Park Malaysia (TPM) is designed to be the state-of-the-art teaching, learning and research facility providing a conducive environment for students and staff. TPM is the ideal location for this new and contemporary Campus due to its strong positioning as Malaysia’s primary hub for leading-edge and high-tech developments in a wide variety of areas. It is also located in one of the most rapidly developing areas in Kuala Lumpur, and is well served and accessible through major highways, LRT and other forms of public transportation.
APU’s new campus is setting a new benchmark for design excellence among Malaysian Universities, combining an eco-friendly campus with a dynamic blend of technology and innovation to enable professional learning. It is a magnificent teaching & learning space for our Students & Staff designed by our award-winning architects & consultants.
(All illustrations are artist impressions)
* Student Barometer Wave 2015, ‘Studying with people from other cultures’
on campus fromSTUDENTS
110 COUNTRIES
11,000Engineering DegreesAccredited under
(accepted Worldwide)
WASHINGTONACCORD Employed
by Graduation
95%+Rated No:1 in Asia and Malaysia
for multicultural learning experience*
MALAYSIA’ S
AWARD
WINNING UNIVERSITY & ALUMNI
GRADUATES
MORE THAN
30,000
APU’S CAMPUS OF THE FUTURE
An ultra-modern campus built today for the needs of tomorrow
AN ICONIC CAMPUSEXPERIENCE APU’S NEW CAMPUS Rated at Tier 5 (Excellent) by Ministry of Higher Education /
Malaysian Qualifications Agency under SETARA 2011 & 2013
APU amongst the Highest Rated Universities
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 5
STAFFORDSHIREUNIVERSITY (UK)
No.1 BUSINESS ScHOOl IN THE wORlD, RANKED BY EDURANK FOR THE USE OF SOcIAl mEDIA.
Staffordshire University is a modern University with 100 years’ experience of pioneering higher education within the creative, technological and scientific industries. The University delivers relevant, inspiring and vocationally led courses and thus develop students who are independent thinkers.
Passionate about transforming the lives and aspirations of the individuals and communities it serves, the University is agile and flexible; quick to adapt as student requirements change and is renowned for providing ground-breaking new courses and outstanding learning opportunities.
Based in the Midlands in the heart of the UK, the University is home to approximately 16,500 students that make up a dynamic and vibrant community. This learning community is global and on-campus students represent 90 worldwide nations. In addition, the University has an international network of over 20,700 students studying on Staffordshire University courses at over 40 partner organisations around the world (July 2014).
Staffordshire University has the 4th best Teaching Quality for Accounting courses, ranked by The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017. Staffordshire University’ Accounting and Finance degrees is ranked 7th in the UK for overall satisfaction.
Staffordshire University is one of the largest providers of transnational education provision with partners in Europe, Africa and Asia. APU Malaysia is listed as one of the Staffordshire University’s key partners in the Staffordshire University Financial Statements and Governor’s Report 2015/2016.
Our Partner in Quality
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 6
THE AIMS OF THE APU POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ARE TO:
• Improve your employability opportunities and career development prospects through employable skills
• Improve skills and knowledge in the context of your current work environment
• Develop independent learning and working skills to improve prospects within your current work environment or outside
• Develop higher cognitive skills such as analysis, synthesis & evaluation
• Upgrade your communication and technical skills
• Further develop knowledge and skills within your chosen field of study
• Identify, review and critically evaluate relevant sources of information, theories and concepts appropriate to your subject area
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES @ APU
INTERNATIoNAllyRECoGNISED
PRoGRAMMES
INNovATIvEPRoGRAMMESDESIGNED FoRPRoFESSIoNAl
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• FULL-TIME STUDY MODE masters Foundation (4 weeks)
12 months over 3 semesters of 12 weeks each
+ Revision week
+ Assessment week
Day time delivery over a full semester with few modulesonfleximode.
coursework modules plus Research methods module
Dissertation / project / case study
• PART-TIME FLEXI STUDY MODE 2 to 5 years on modular basis
Intensive delivery during weekends and evenings
coursework modules plus Research methods module
Dissertation / project / case study
STUDY MODE
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 7
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’sdegreewithminimumCGPAof2.50orequivalentasacceptable by the Senate.
Master of Technology Management Master of business Administration
MBA (Euro-Asia Business)MSc in Global Marketing ManagementMSc in International business CommunicationsMaster of Project ManagementMaster of Islamic banking and Finance
MSc in Information Technology ManagementMSc in Software EngineeringMSc in Data Science and business AnalyticsMaster of AccountingMaster of Accounting in Forensic AnalysisMaster of FinanceMaster of Real Estate in Finance and InvestenmentMaster of Philosophy (MPhil) in EngineeringMaster in Philosophy of Management
Master Programmes
MSc in Computing (By Research)
• Bachelor’sdegreewithminimumCGPAof2.75orequivalentasacceptable by the Senate.
• Bachelor’sdegreenotmeetingCGPA2.75butaboveCGPA2.50;can be accepted provided that candidates have at least 5 years of workingexperienceinarelevantfield.
• Bachelor’sdegreeinrelatedfieldwithminimumCGPAof2.75orequivalentasacceptablebytheSenate.
• Bachelor’sdegreeinrelatedfieldnotmeetingCGPA2.75butaboveCGPA2.50inrelatedfield;canbeacceptedprovidedthatcandidateshaveatleast5yearsofworkingexperienceinarelevantfield.
• IELTS-6.0
• TOEFL-79-80(InternetBasedTest)|550(Paper-BasedTest)|213(Computer-BasedTest)
• AnyqualificationthatAPUacceptsasequivalenttotheabove.
• Bachelor’sdegreeinrelatedfieldwithminimumCGPAof3.00orequivalentasacceptablebytheSenate.
ENGLISH REqUIREMENTS(only applicable to International Students)
Applications who do not possess the above will be required to sit for the APU English Placement Test, and based on the outcome of the test may be required to attend the APU Intensive English Programme (IEP) prior to commencement of the Master programme.
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Construction Management
Dance, Drama & Music
Economics
Education
Engineering
Environmental Management
Event Management
Geology
Graphic Design
Health & Social Science
History
Human Resource Management
Information Systems/Library Science
Internet Technology & Computing
Language & Literature
Law & Justice
Marketing
Material Science
Mathematics & Statistics
Media Marketing
Medicine
Mobile Computing
Multimedia
Nursing & Midwife
Nutrition
Philosophy
Physics
Politics & International Studies
Psychology
Public Relations
Real Estate & Property Management
Social Work & Human Services
Sociology
Software Engineering
Sport & Recreational Management
Telecommunication
Theatre Studies
Tourism & Hospitality
Web Development
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PATHWAYS TO THE MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 9
OVERALL PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Flexi Study Mode (Part-Time)
All modules follow the intensive delivery pattern with at least a one week break between modules. you may start the research module once you have completed 5 modules. Having completed the research module you may start your dissertation.
Intensive Delivery Study PatternThe typical module structure is as follows:
* Few modules may be delivered in Flexi Study Mode
Attendance at all sessions and completion of the examination and assignments is compulsory.
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Pre-Intensive Session Directed study to prepare for intensive session
Intensive lectures & assignments delivery
Review Classes
Examination
Independent study and preparation time to complete assignment & hand-in assignment
Intensive Session
Post-Intensive Session
The Masters Degree Programmes are available in Full & Part-time modes.
Structure of the Masters Degree Programme (Full-Time Study Mode)
SEMESTER 1(12 Weeks)
5 modules* 5 modules* 5 modules*
AWARD MSc in Information Technology Management
MSc in Software Engineering Master of Technology Management
Master of Project Management
MBA MBA (Euro-Asia Business)MSc in International Business CommunicationsMSc in Global Marketing ManagementMaster of AccountingMaster of Accounting in Forensic AnalysisMaster of FinanceMaster of Real Estate in Finance and InvestmentMaster of Islamic Banking and Finance
MSc in Data Science and Business Analytics
SEMESTER 2(12 Weeks)
5 modules* 5 modules* 4 modules* + Capstone Project
SEMESTER 3(12 Weeks)
DissertationOR3 modules* + Project Paper/Case Study (where applicable)
2 modules* + Capstone Project
DissertationORProject (Applies to Master of Project Management)
FOUNDATION PROGRAMMEFOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS ONLY(4 Weeks)
TheMasters Foundationprogrammeequips studentswith learning strategies and skills required tobetterhandle the Postgraduate Programme. It will run prior to the commencement of the 1st semester of thePostgraduate programmes. The Masters Foundation Programme will offer modules such as: ContinuingProfessionalDevelopment,StudySkills&ResearchMethods.
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 10
APU DUAL MASTERS DEGREEPROGRAMMES
• MSc in Information Technology Management• Master of Technology Management• MSc in Software Engineering• Master of Business Adminsitration• MBA (Euro-Asia Business)• MSc in International Business Communications• MSc in Global Marketing Management• Master of Accounting• Master of Accounting in Forensic Analysis• Master of Finance• Master of Real Estate in Finance and Investment• Master of Islamic Banking and Finance• Master of Project Management• Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Engineering
AwARDED BY
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 11
The programme comprises 9 courseworkmodules, the Research methodology module and a major dissertation.
Core Modules•InformationTechnologyProjectManagement•TechnologyManagement•IntegratedSystemsManagement•StrategicPlanningandSystemsDevelopment•KnowledgeManagement•InformationSecurityArchitectures•ResearchMethodology•NetworkDesign&Performance•DataManagement•Dissertation
Elective Modules (choose 1)*•InternetApplications•EnterpriseApplications
* Elective modules may be pre-selected forstudents at the beginning of the semester. If studentswish tochange thesepre-selectedelective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the semester OR among the intensive delivery modules – however such changes may prolong the study duration.
Modules & Project / DissertationThe Benefits of the Programme
MSc in InformatIon technology management
KPT/JPS(N/482/7/0149)(MQA/PA8835)07/22
At a glance
On successful completion of this programme, youwillbeableto:
• Demonstrate professional competenciesin one or more specialist branches of IT management.
• Draw upon the body of theoretical andtechnical knowledge available and be able to use this to professional advantage.
• Communicate effectively in technical andprofessional environments.
• Showinitiativeandindependenceofthoughtin technical project planning and design.
• Appreciate how an efficient technology-based infrastructure is a key factor in enabling a business to gain a competitive edge.
• Demonstrate a critical awareness of the im-portance of IT in the development of systems.
• DevelopanappreciationofthemanagementcontextwithinwhichsoftwareandITsystemsare developed.
• Critically analyse, design and evaluatepossible developments in a specialised area of discipline in order to further the knowledge and understanding of an IT management environment.
Who Should Attend
This programme is geared towards industry or business professionals who are seeking to develop their careers in the management of technological systems and/or their production forthebenefitoforganisations.Managerswithinorganisations where information technology plays a vital role in the managerial functions and theefficientoperationof theorganisationwillfindthisprogrammeveryuseful.
Dissertation
You are encouraged to complete industry-based major projects / dissertations that are relevant to your work and organisation or any substantial idea from the modules taken. The project should emphasise how an effective computer system is a key factor in enabling a business to gain a competitive and strategic edge. This would usually involve devising, recommending or implementing an innovative solution to a problem area.
Duration: Full-time - 12-18 monthsPart-time - 2-5 years
This programme is specifically designed to provide:• Anopportunitytodemonstrate
how the application of computer-related technology is an integral partofanefficientbusinessenvironment.
• Anemphasisontheunderstandingof how an effective computer system is a key factor in enabling a business to gain a competitive and strategic edge.
• Anoverallconsiderationofhow IT can be managed in the organisation.
• AnunderstandingofhowstrategicIT frameworks can be established to enhance the capability of the organisation.
Career options• SeniorITConsultant• ITRecruitmentConsultant• ITManager• ITProjectManager• TechnicalSupportManager• ChiefTechnologyOfficer(CTO)• ChiefInformationOfficer(CIO)• ITInfrastructureManager• InnovationManager• ITDirector
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 12
The programme comprises 9 courseworkmodules, the Research methodology module and a major dissertation. The modules take into consideration issues of quality, managementof innovation and technological change. In addition, internationalisation and global perspectives are considered and focus is given to strategic management in order to enhance the coherence of the programme.
Core Modules•ManagingCreativityandInnovation•KnowledgeManagement•NewProductDevelopment&Innovation•StatisticalDecisionMaking•Dissertation•ResearchMethodology•TechnologyManagement•Technology,CultureandPeople:AGlobalPerspective
•Entrepreneurship
Elective Modules (choose 2)*•IntegratedSystemManagement OR Data management•StrategicMarketingManagement OR marketing and Sustainability in the Age of Globalisation
* Elective modules may be pre-selected forstudents at the beginning of the semester. If studentswish tochange thesepre-selectedelective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the semester OR among the intensive delivery modules – however such changes may prolong the study duration.
Modules & Project / DissertationThe Benefits of the Programme
Master of technology management
KPT/JPS(N/345/7/0162)(MQA/PA8837)06/22
At a glance
On successful completion of this programme, youwillbeableto:
• Demonstrate professional competenciesin one or more specialist branches of Technology management.
• Draw upon the body of theoretical andtechnical knowledge available and be able to use this to professional advantage.
• Communicate effectively in technical andprofessional environments.
• Showinitiativeandindependenceofthoughtin technical project planning and design.
• Appreciate how an efficient technology-based infrastructure is a key factor in enabling a business to gain a competitive edge.
• Illustrate how technology can supportstrategies to enhance corporate goals.
• Critically analyse, design and evaluatepossible developments in a specialised area of discipline in order to further the knowledge and understanding of a technology management environment.
Who Should Attend
This programme is geared towards graduates from technical programmes such as engineering and computer science who wish to master managerial skills that are relevant to their background. This programme also appeals to non-technical managers and executives whoareincreasinglyrequiredtomanagetechnologyand technical personnel as part of their managerialresponsibilities.Graduatesseekingsenior management careers in high technology or technology intensive businesses are also encouraged to enroll in this programme.
Dissertation
You are encouraged to complete industry-based major projects / dissertations where possible, however the emphasis must be placed on an effective demonstration of how theapplicationofcomputer-relatedtechnologycan be part of the business environment. It is expected that the project would devise,recommend or implement innovative solutions to the problem areas.
Duration: Full-time - 12-18 monthsPart-time - 2-5 years
This programme is specifically designed to provide:• Anopportunitytounderstandand
appreciate the combination of technology with management.
• Aplatformtoproducecapablemanagers who can effectively manage the dynamic changes that technology makes at all levels.
• Anunderstandingoftheneedsofmanagement in decision-making.
• Anoverallappreciationofthemanner in which an organisation’s strategic business plan drives its technology strategy and infrastructure.
Career options• BusinessITConsultant• BPRManager• BusinessStrategyConsultant• ChiefTechnologyOfficer(CTO)• ChiefInformationOfficer(CIO)• ProductManager• ITManager• ITProjectManager• ITConsultant• SystemAnalyst• TechnologyConsultant
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 13
The programme comprises 9 courseworkmodules, the Research methodology module and a major dissertation.
There are 7 compulsory core modules and you will have to choose 3 electives from those listed.
Core Modules•ManagingSoftwareDevelopmentProjects•ReliabilityManagement•ObjectOrientedSoftwareSystems
Engineering•SoftwareEngineeringSupportEnvironments•SoftwareQualityEngineering•SecurityTechnologies•ResearchMethodology•Dissertation
Elective Modules (choose 3)*•InternetApplications•NetworkDesign&Performance•BigDataAnalyticsandTechnologies•DataAnalyticalProgramming
* Elective modules may be pre-selected forstudents at the beginning of the semester. If studentswish tochange thesepre-selectedelective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the semester OR among the intensive delivery modules – however such changes may prolong the study duration.
Modules & Project / DissertationThe Benefits of the Programme
MSc in Software engIneerIng
KPT/JPS(N/481/7/0781)(MQA/PA8836)02/21
At a glance
On successful completion of this programme, youwillbeableto:
• Undertake and effectively manage large-scale and complex software developmentprojects.
• Participateinthedesignandimplementationof software systems of high quality andreliability.
• Appreciateproblemsandsuggest solutionsassociated with the development of software systems.
• Contribute to the advancement anddevelopment of software engineering theories and practices.
• Appreciate how an efficient technology-based infrastructure is a key factor in enabling a business to gain a competitive edge.
Who Should Attend
This programme is geared towards practicing software engineers within industry who seek formal qualifications in software engineering.In addition, IT professionals and managers who wish to upgrade their technical software engineering knowledge and IT skills to post-graduate level will find this programmeattractive.
Dissertation
You are encouraged to complete industry-based major projects/ dissertations that are directly relevant to your work and your organisation or any substantial idea from the modules taken.
The project emphasis should involve the derivation of criteria for the selection of software engineering processes, methods and tools. It wouldbeexpectedthatasoftwareprototype,review of current practices or specificationsshould be produced.
Duration: Full-time - 12-18 monthsPart-time - 2-5 years
This programme is specifically designed to provide:• Anopportunityforprofessional
development at an advanced level within the area of software engineering.
• Enhancementofskillsandknowledge in specialist areas for practising IT professionals.
• Theabilitytoundertakelarge-scaleIT software development projects.
• Theskillsnecessarytoparticipate effectively in the design and implementation of software systems of high quality and reliability.
Career options• ProjectManager• SoftwareArchitect• SeniorSoftwareDeveloper• SolutionsArchitect• SoftwareEngineer• SoftwareConsultant• ChiefTechnologyOfficer(CTO)• DevelopmentManager• SeniorSystemDesigner• ApplicationEngineer• SoftwareTestEngineer• SoftwareQualityAssurance(QA)
Specialist• R&DSpecialist• SeniorTechnicalLead• ProductSpecialist
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 14
This programme comprises 7 coursework modules and a major project/dissertation (including a Business management Research module). The modules take into consideration issues of management skills, marketing, managing strategy, change management, and leadership. In addition, internationalisation and global perspectives are considered and focus is given to project management in order to enhance the programme.
There are 7 core modules and you will have to choose 1 elective from those listed.
Core Modules•OrganizationalBehavioural•ManagerialFinance•GlobalStrategicManagement•ManagingCreativityandInnovation•ManagerialEconomics•StatisticalDecisionMaking•HumanResourceManagement•ResearchMethodology•Dissertation
Elective Modules (choose 2)•TechnologyManagement•StrategicMarketingManagement•Entrepreneurship
* Elective modules may be pre-selected forstudents at the beginning of the semester. If studentswish tochange thesepre-selectedelective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the semester OR among the intensive delivery modules – however such changes may prolong the study duration.
Modules & Project / DissertationThe Benefits of the Programme
Master of BuSIneSS admInIStratIon
KPT/JPS(N/345/7/1061)(MQA/PA8762)06/22
At a glance
On successful completion of the programme, youwillbeableto:
• Gain necessary knowledge andunderstanding about contemporary business and management theory, research and professional practice locally and globally.
• Demonstrate intellectual and practical skillsand knowledge within the business and management strategic environment.
• Demonstrate innovative problem solvingskills that are capable of tackling global business management issues.
• Demonstrate the ability to learnindependently and to take responsibility for continuing professional development.
• Demonstrate ability to devise and applyresearch and investigative methods within major business research paradigms.
• Understand and critically analyse thecontemporary business and management environment.
• Effectively communicate towards differentaudiences and circumstances via a variety of communication tools and methods.
• Demonstrate the personal effectivenessthrough effective self management within the professional environment.
Dissertation
You are encouraged to complete industry based projects/dissertationswherepossible;howeverthe emphasis must be placed on effective research methodologies and strategies that are appropriate to the field of business. It isexpectedthattheprojectdevelopscriticalskillsto assess and evaluate current issues within the areasofmarketing;finance;operations;globalstrategy and management. The dissertation should comprise a business report which looks at a particular issue, focusing upon establishing and interpreting a set of facts and recommending implementable solutions.
Duration: Full-time - 12-18 monthsPart-time - 2-5 years
This programme is specifically designed to provide:• Anopportunitytodevelop
knowledge and skills as a business manager in various work settings.
• Aplatformtoimproveeffectivenessin any present and future management roles.
• Developingcapabilitiesinintegration of knowledge, skills and personal qualities that are applied appropriately in response to various circumstances.
Career options• GeneralAdministrator• BankingManager• BusinessDevelopmentManager• FinanceManager• HumanResourceManager• LogisticandSupplyChainManager• OperationsManager• ProcurementManager• ProjectManager• SalesandMarketingManager• MarketResearcher• BusinessConsultant• BusinessResearchAnalyst• Entrepreneur• ChiefMarketingOfficer• GeneralManager• ManagementConsultant• FinancialAdvisor• ChiefExecutiveOfficer(CEO)• InternationalMarketingManager
Who Should Attend
This programme is geared towards managers who wish to focus on enhancing and enriching management and critical decision making skills in national and international organizations. Inaddition, middle and senior level managers who are undergoing challenging tasks in manufacturingand/orservicessectorswillfindthis programme useful towards career growth.
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 15
Themodules are designed to equip studentswith the knowledge, skills, techniques, andpersonal qualities to secure and prosper inappropriate employment or further research, with a comprehensive understanding of the different approaches to conducting Business in Europe and Asia.
Core Modules•StatisticsandDecisionMaking•DoingBusinessinEuropeandAsia•EuroAsianFinancialManagement•Euro-AsianBusinessStrategy•EuroAsiaGlobalBusinessandTrends•ManagingCreativityandInnovation•ManagerialAccounting•ManagingOrganisations•MarketingandSustainabilityintheAgeofGlobalisation
•ResearchMethodology
Dissertation or Modules•Dissertation OR•BusinessEthicsandCorporate
Responsibility*•EntrepreneurshipinEuroAsia*•StrategiesinEmergingMarkets*•ProjectPaper/CaseStudy*
* The above 4 modules will be offered subject to Terms and conditions.
* Optional modules may be pre-selected forstudents at the beginning of 2nd semester. If students wish to select the option modules, theymightbe required to choose from theintensive delivery modules which are planned throughout the year.
Modules & Project / DissertationThe Benefits of the Programme
mBa (euro-aSIa BuSIneSS)
KPT/JPS(R/340/7/0150)(MQA/FA0759)03/22
At a glance
• Evaluate complex business scenarios in anAsian European context and develop newapplications, insights and strategies for business.
• Demonstratethepersonalandinterpersonalcompetencies and knowledge which are necessary to manage businesses in the vastly differingandcomplexculturesofEuropeandAsia.
• Interact effectively and responsibly withindividualsandorganisationsinthiscontext.
• Research information considering socialresponsibilities and related ethics.
• Develop the ability to conduct aninterdisciplinary analysis of business and political-economic issues in the Euro-Asianregion.
• Behave in an appropriately professionalmanner in various situations and culture
• Identify leadershiprequirements indifferingsituations and demonstrate appropriate leadership capabilities.
• Equipped with a comprehensiveunderstanding of the different approaches to conducting Business in Europe and Asia.
Who Should Attend
This programme is designed to enhance the professional knowledge and management skills ofkeymanagers,seniorexecutives,executives,entrepreneurs and other professionals who wouldliketogainnewperspectivesincomplexbusiness scenarios in an Asian European context. In addition, it is designed for thosewho have an undergraduate background in business, as well as those from other industry areas interested in a career in business. The Master of Business Administration (Euro-AsiaBusiness) program enables professionals to enhance their business knowledge, improve theirmanagementskillsandstrategicdecision-making abilities in conducting business in Europe and Asia.
Dissertation
You will be expected to conduct effectiveresearch in relation to business in Euro Asia for both academic and industry purposes. Either route will require you to plan and conducteffective academic research in relation to the conduct of substantial and substantive individual research and analysis in relation to an aspect of Euro Asia Business leading to a significant dissertation or the conduct ofappropriate research and analysis leading to one of an academic paper, consultancy report or case history in relation to an aspect of Euro Asia Business.
Duration: Full-time - 12-18 monthsPart-time - 2-5 years
This programme is specifically designed to provide:• Studentswithknowledge,critical
and applied skills in business management and strategies in the PacificRimandopenswindowstoAsia and its emerging giants, and to European perspectives.
• TheMasterofBusinessAdministration (Euro-Asia Business) draws on contemporary business thinking and methods. Students learn powerful business concepts by drawing on real-world business issues and the comparative business issues between Asia and Europe.
Career options• CorporateStrategyManager• GlobalPurchasingManager• GlobalRetailManager• InternationalMarketingManager• InternationalOperationsManager• BankingManager• BusinessDevelopmentManager• FinanceManager• HumanResourceManager• LogisticandSupplyChainManager• OperationsManager• ProcurementManager• ProjectManager• SalesandMarketingManager• MarketResearcher• BusinessConsultant• BusinessResearchAnalyst• Entrepreneur• ChiefMarketingOfficer(CMO)• ChiefExecutiveOfficer(CEO)• GeneralManager• ManagementConsultant• FinancialAdvisor
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 16
Themodules are designed to equip studentswith the knowledge, skills, techniques, andpersonal qualities to secure and prosper inappropriate employment or further research, with a comprehensive understanding of the different approaches to communicating in an international business context. The modulesequip existing professionals with highlydeveloped capabilities in relation to innovation, integration of ideas and concepts in business communications.
Core Modules•StatisticsandDecisionMaking•CommunicationTheoryandPractice•BusinessCommunicationResearchandAudit•InterculturalCommunicationinBusiness•IntegratedMarketingCommunications•PlanningBusinessCommunications
campaigns•MarketingandSustainabilityintheAgeofGlobalisation
•NewMediaIndustriesandTechnologies•InternationalBusinessCommunicationsand
competencies•ResearchMethodology•Technology,CultureandPeople:AGlobalPerspective
Dissertation or Modules•Dissertation OR•BusinessEthicsandCorporate
Responsibility*•EntrepreneurshipinEuroAsia*•StrategiesinEmergingMarkets*•ProjectPaper/CaseStudy*
* The above 4 modules will be offered subject to Terms and conditions.
* Optional modules may be pre-selected forstudents at the beginning of 2nd semester. If students wish to select the option modules, theymightbe required to choose from theintensive delivery modules which are planned throughout the year.
Modules & Project / DissertationThe Benefits of the Programme
MSc in InternatIonal BuSIneSS communIcatIonS
KPT/JPS(R/340/7/0117)(MQA/FA0761)03/22
At a glance
On successful completion of this programme, youwillbeableto:
• Develop skills to be employed in anadvisory or practical managerial capacity in international communications.
• Manage business and corporatecommunication in multinational business environments.
• Demonstratethepersonalandinterpersonalcompetencies and knowledge are necessary to manage communications in differing &complexcultures.
• Interact effectively & responsibly withindividualsandorganisationsinthiscontext
• Demonstrate ethical behaviour throughappropriate communication in a international environment.
• Build perceptiveness, transparency andcapability to communicate in a unfamiliar culturalcontext.
• Develop the ability to conduct aninterdisciplinary analysis of business communications in an international environment.
• Demonstrate creative and innovativeapproaches to solving communications problems and the development of new approaches to effective business communications.
Who Should Attend
The master of Science in International Business communication focuses on business and corporate communication in multinational business environments. The interface of communication is between corporate communication, language and management.
This programme is ideal for executives,managers and professionals who wish to become effective communication managers in today’s complex global environment.Our programme provides students with the opportunity to study various aspects of business and corporate communication knowledge, theories, techniques, media technologiesand skills. career paths for mIBc graduates include corporate communications, marketing communications, management consulting, public relations and advertising in international business environments.
Dissertation
You will be expected to conduct effectiveresearch in relation to international business communications for both academic and industry purposes. Either route will requireyou to plan and conduct effective academic research in relation to the conduct of substantial and substantive individual research and analysis in relation to an aspect of International Business leading to a significant dissertationor the conduct of appropriate research and analysis leading to one of an academic paper, consultancy report or case history in relation to an aspect of International Business communications.
Duration: Full-time - 12-18 monthsPart-time - 2-5 years
This programme is specifically designed to provide:• Abroadandextensiveknowledge
of international and intercultural communication.
• Anoverallunderstandingonhowculture affects communication.
Career options• InternationalCommunication
Manager• EventManager• BusinessCommunicationAdvisor• InterculturalConsultant• Facilitator• Spokesperson• PR&CommunicationsManager• GlobalMarketingManager• InternationalDevelopment
Manager• MediaRelationsManager• CommunicationsSpecialist• Sales&MarketingManager
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 17
The modules are designed to provide the knowledge and skills that managers need in order to attract customers globally. It is specially designed to meet the needs and trends of the globalmarketplaceinaninternationalandmulti-cultural setting. Students learn the importance ofdefiningthescopeof21stcenturymarketing,developingandexecutingeffectivemarketingstrategies, adapting to rapidly changing technologies; building customer satisfactionand retention, and facilitating communications successfully.
Core Modules•StatisticsandDecisionMaking•StrategicMarketingManagement•EuroAsiaGlobalBusinessandTrends•GlobalMarketingManagement•IntegratedMarketingCommunications•ManagingCreativityandInnovation•MarketingandSustainabilityintheAgeofGlobalisation
•NewProductDevelopmentandInnovation•ResearchMethodology•ServicesMarketing
Dissertation or Modules•Dissertation OR•BusinessEthicsandCorporate
Responsibility*•EntrepreneurshipinEuroAsia*•StrategiesinEmergingMarkets*•ProjectPaper/CaseStudy*
* The above 4 modules will be offered subject to Terms and conditions.
* Optional modules may be pre-selected forstudents at the beginning of 2nd semester. If students wish to select the option modules, theymightbe required to choose from theintensive delivery modules which are planned throughout the year.
Modules & Project / DissertationThe Benefits of the Programme
MSc in gloBal marketIng management
KPT/JPS(R/342/7/0118)(MQA/FA0760)03/22
At a glance
On successful completion of this programme, youwillbeableto:
• Assess the relevance of national andinternational trends and issues in cross border marketing.
• Evaluate the importance of creating,developing and maintaining a competitive advantageinaglobalcontext.
• Critically evaluate the range of advancedskills required to design and implement aglobal marketing plan.
• Developskillstobeemployedinanadvisoryor practical managerial capacity in marketing management.
• Manage marketing and corporatecommunication in global marketing environments.
• Possess thepersonal, interpersonal, culturalawareness and critical skills to be able to work in marketing management.
• Integrateknowledgeandtohandlecomplexmarketing information.
• Evaluate complex marketing scenarios anddevelop new applications, insights and strategies for global marketing.
• Developacomprehensiveunderstandingofthecomplexityglobalmarketing.
• Design and implement a global marketingplan.
Who Should Attend
The Master of Science in Global MarketingManagement has been designed to equipkey managers, senior executives, executives,entrepreneurs and other professionals for a career in global marketing by developing the critical knowledge and competencies in the identification, evaluation and solution ofproblems encountered in global marketing and the development of global marketing strategies. In addition, it is designed for those who have an undergraduate background in business, as well as those from other industry areas interested in developing a comprehensive understanding of concepts and current theories in the management of global businesses.
Dissertation
You will be expected to conduct effectiveresearch in relation to business in Globalmarketing for both academic and industry purposes.Eitherroutewill requireyoutoplanand conduct effective academic research to critically evaluate and select global market entry strategies leading to a significant dissertationor the conduct of appropriate research and analysis leading to one of an academic paper, consultancy report or case history in relation to anaspectofGlobalMarketingManagement.
Duration: Full-time - 12-18 monthsPart-time - 2-5 years
This programme is specifically designed to provide:• Anoverviewonmarketingina
global environment.
• Anunderstandingtowardsthemarketing blueprint that can be used in all countries, whether as a standard approach or adapted tospecificcharacteristicsofaparticular market.
• Focusonthinkingandplanningmarketing activities at a global level in the light of the market and its requirements.
Career options• MarketingResearcher• BrandManager• Sales&PromotionManager• Advertising&Promotion
Manager• RetailManager• DistributionManager• SalesManager• ClientServicingManager• GlobalPurchasingManager• GlobalRetailManager• GlobalBusinessConsultant• GlobalTradeManager• InternationalMarketingManager• InternationalOperations
Manager• MarketingDirector
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 18
The modules of this programme will provide the knowledge and analytical skills to exploreand explain the principles and practices ofaccounting.
Core Modules•QuantitativeMethodsForDecisionMaking•ManagerialFinance•ManagementAccountingforDecision
making•ManagementControlandAudit•FinancialAccountingandReporting•Taxation•FinancialReportingandAnalysis•ForensicAccountingandFraudExamination•AccountingInformationSystems•ResearchMethodology
Modules & Project / DissertationThe Benefits of the Programme
Who Should Attend
Master of accountIng
KPT/JPS(N/344/7/0250)(PA3458)04/19
At a glance
On successful completion of this programme, youwillbeableto:
• Demonstrate a coherent and advancedunderstanding of the concepts, principles of accounting, its applications and financialworkings, and also the application of such understandinginusingthosefinancialassetsto the real world of business and investment.
• Describe and comment on advancedscholarship in accounting and financeand critically evaluate arguments and assumptions to make judgments.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize andappropriately respond to ethical issues in the practice of accounting by incorporating appropriate professional codes of conduct and social responsibility.
• Use oral, written and electroniccommunication to elicit information, to explain, debate and present complexarguments, knowledge and rationale to different audiences and circumstances.
• Gather,interpret,evaluate,analyzeandapplyrelevant professional standards to complexaccounting-relatedissues,andcometowell-reasoned conclusions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to life-longlearning and professional development by reading and critically appraise management theory.
This programme is specially designed for enhancing the current group of accounting graduates or practitioners who may need to further advance, improve their fundamental understanding of the accounting profession and the market needs from the academia perspective. It is a process of preparation as well as upgrading their skills.
Dissertation
The dissertation helps you to develop the kind of skills you will need for work in a variety of careers, aswell as todevelopyour specificability to research and analyse academic problems.
The research will enable you to plan and conduct in a professional and ethical manner, produce and disseminate good qualityresearch to solve business problems and issues.The main purpose of this dissertation/project undertakingistoallowyoutoexploreyourareaof interest and to apply the right approach or methodology and again to arrive at the rightful solutions that best suit or solve the problems at hands. You will be expected to deal withyour chosen topic in a competent and scholarly manner, and to display critical discrimination and a sense of proportion in evaluating evidence and the opinions of others.
Duration: Full-time - 12-18 monthsPart-time - 2-5 years
This programme is specifically designed to provide:• Exposuretowardsbothfinancial
and managerial aspects of accounting.
• Knowledgeofcurrentandlatestpractices and principles of accounting.
• In-depthknowledgeofaccountingconcepts and standard procedures.
• Exposurestowardsprofessionalismand ethical standards needed to execute accountabilities and responsibilities in evaluation and decision making .
Career options• AccountsManager• InventoryManager• CreditController• AuditManager• FinancialAnalyst• TaxConsultant• PayrollManager• ComplianceManager• BudgetAnalyst• SeniorRiskAnalyst• AuditConsultant• ChiefFinancialOfficer(CFO)
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 19
The modules of this programme will provide the knowledge and analytical skills to identify and apply the law, the rules of procedure and evidence and ethics that relate to forensic accounting.
Core Modules•QuantitativeMethodsForDecisionMaking•ManagerialFinance•ManagementAccountingforDecision
making•ManagementControlandAudit•FinancialAccountingandReporting•ForensicAccountingandFraudExamination•ForensicAccountingEngagement•FinancialStatementFraud•AccountingInformationSystems•ResearchMethodology
Modules & Project / DissertationThe Benefits of the Programme
Master of accountIng In forenSIc analySIS
KPT/JPS(N/344/7/0251)(PA3459)04/19
At a glance
On successful completion of this programme, youwillbeableto:
• Demonstrate an advanced understandingof the concepts, principles of forensic accounting theory, and understand the legal framework of forensic accounting services and the roles and responsibilities of the forensic accountant.
• Recognize and appropriately respond toethical issues in the practice of accounting by incorporating appropriate professional codes of conduct and social responsibility.
• Conduct successful investigations andcommunicate effectively in writing and orally both in and out of the courtroom with respect to a variety of criminal and civil financialmatters.
• Develop a mindset of professionalscepticism, using critical thinking and creative approachestocomplexproblemsolving.
• Gather and analyze quantitative and non-quantitative evidence, plan and conduct aresearch project in a professional and ethical mannerwhichrequiresfamiliaritywitharangeof data, research sources and appropriate methodologies.
• Create, evaluate and assess a range ofoptions together with developing the capacity to apply ideas and knowledge to a range of situations.
Who Should Attend
This progamme is ideal for any fresh graduate interested in pursuing a career in the dynamic and growing field of forensic accounting andfraudexaminationaswellasthoseaccountantsand auditors who wish to pursue or enhance their career as forensic accountants. This programme integrates the accounting, auditing and investigative skills used to yield analysis and results suitable for use by the courts as the basis for resolution.
Dissertation
The dissertation helps you to develop the kind of skills you will need for work in a variety of careers, aswell as todevelopyour specificability to research and analyse academic problems.
Theresearchwillenableyoutoexercisecriticaljudgment and demonstrate professionalism and compliance to ethical standards. The main purpose of this dissertation/project undertaking istoallowyoutoexploreyourareaofinterestsuchasfraudexamination,litigationconsultingor expert witnessing and to apply the rightapproach or methodology and again to arrive at the rightful solutions that best suit or solve the problems at hands. Youwill be expectedto deal with your chosen topic in a competent and scholarly manner, and to display critical discrimination and a sense of proportion in evaluating evidence and the opinions of others.
Duration: Full-time - 12-18 monthsPart-time - 2-5 years
This programme is specifically designed to provide:• Aprogressive,challengingand
stimulating framework of study that will equip students with knowledge andskillsrequiredinthisfield.
• Legalandethicalknowledgeforforensic accountants to meet the demandsofthecurrentfinancialmarket.
Career options• ForensicAccountant• ExternalAuditor• Investigator• RiskDepartmentManager• InternalAuditor• ChiefFinancialOfficer(CFO)• ForensicInvestigator• InvestigativeAccountant• AuditConsultant
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 20
The modules are designed to provide a solid understandingoffinancialprinciplesand theirapplications of those understanding to various aspects of the finance industry. The studentsare able to act autonomously in planning and implementingfinancialstrategieswhichincludeFinancial Analysis, Quantitative Methods,Investment management and Financial markets as well as corporate Finance.
Core Modules•QuantitativeMethodsForDecisionMaking•Securities,Futuresandoptions•FinancialRegulationandRegulatoryPolicy•FinancialMarketsandInstitutions•CorporateFinance•FinancialStatementAnalysis•FixedIncomeandEquityInvestment•InternationalFinance•InvestmentandPortfolioManagement•ResearchMethodology
Modules & Project / DissertationThe Benefits of the Programme
Who Should Attend
Master of fInance
KPT/JPS(N/343/7/009)(PA3456)10/18
At a glance
On successful completion of this programme, youwillbeableto:
• Haveanin-depthunderstandingconcerningprinciplesof thefinancialworkingsandalsothe application of such understanding in using those financial assets to theworld ofbusiness and investment.
• Understand and apply advanced conceptsof finance and investment and extend theknowledge of the finance discipline intomore specialised areas.
• Have the ability to integrate knowledge,handlecomplexityandformulatejudgmentswith incomplete or information including reflection on the social and ethicalresponsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments.
• Communicateclearlyandunambiguouslytheconclusions and the knowledge and rationale underpinning them, to specialist and non-specialist audience.
• Applyqualitativeandquantitativetechniquesin analysing and evaluating financial andinvestment problems.
• Use information technology, such asword processing, databases, the web and econometric packages to download and analysefinancialandeconomicdata.
• Conduct independent research and solvemultidisciplinary and interdisciplinary questions in a professional field on anacademic, higher education level.
• Put plans into action with the experiencelearned from the successful entrepreneurs and a solid understanding of the realities of a businessespeciallyinfinancialorinvestmentrelated areas.
Thisdegreeisintendedforfinanceprofessionallooking to widen their skill base, or students who have made a professional commitment topursueacareer in thefinance industryandwhohavestudiedfinanceinanundergraduatedegree and are interested in equipping withthe most comprehensive array of analytical toolsand techniques.ThisMastersofFinancecould be a stepping stone to one of the most sought-after careers in the finance sectorsbroadlydefinedas corporate finance, securityanalysis, portfolio management, options and futures, treasury management, the functioning of financial institutions and markets, andfinancialdecision-making.
Dissertation
The dissertation helps students develop the kind of skills they will need for work in a variety ofcareers,aswellas todevelop their specificability to research and analyse academic problems.
The research will focus on the issues related to the common business and managerial problems infinancewithinorexternaltoanorganizationeither locally or internationally particularly with reference to its policy’s implication. Themainpurpose of this dissertation/project undertaking is to allow students to explore their area ofinterest and to apply the right approach or methodology and again to arrive at the rightful solutions that best suit or solve the problems at hands.
Duration: Full-time - 12-18 monthsPart-time - 2-5 years
This programme is specifically designed to provide:• Asolidin-depthknowledgeinthe
theory and practice of decision making needed to face the challengesinthefinancialworldoftoday.
• Anunderstandingofthedemandingfinancialenvironmentand its key areas at a global level.
• Specialisedfinancialknowledgeand tools to move from theory to real-world applications needed for a graduate to be on the forefront ofthefinancialworld.
Career options• AdministrativeandSupport• FinancialManager• InsuranceManager• SecuritiesResearcher• MergersandAcquisitions• FinancialPlanner• InvestmentBanker• SecuritiesTrader• RiskAssurance• FinancialAdvisor• FinancialAnalyst• Money/InvestmentManager• AssetManager• ChiefFinancialOfficer(CFO)• RiskManager
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 21
The modules of this programme aims to impart practical and theoretical understanding of real estate finance and investment, valuation,appraisal, development and management which will allow students to examine criticallycurrent practice and apply, to issues that face property professionals.
Core Modules•QuantitativeMethodsForDecisionMaking•Securities,Futures&Options•FinancialRegulation&Regulatorypolicy•RealEstateEconomics&MarketAnalysis•RealEstateFinance&Investments•RealEstateValuation:Principles&
Application•RealEstateInvestmentAnalysis•RealEstatePortfolioManagement•FixedIncome&EquityInvestment•ResearchMethodology
Modules & Project / DissertationThe Benefits of the Programme
Who Should Attend
Master of real eState In fInance and InveStment
KPT/JPS(N/343/7/0122)(PA3460)03/19
At a glance
On successful completion of this programme, youwillbeableto:
• Understand the property market scenario,and model a solution using the financialtheoretical tools and analysis.
• Develop, throughpractical experience, in amulti-cultural environment, the knowledge,social skills and confidence to pursue asuccessful career in the property related industry.
• Developskillsininnovation,ingenuityaswellas capability in problem solving in decision making especially at the managerial level.
• Manage, plan and control in complex andunpredictable contexts, the processes andstages involved in innovating solutions to problems.
• Develop skill related to businesscommunication and effective business writings.
This programme is designed for those wishing to pursue a career in the real estate investment andfinancebusiness.Graduateswillbeabletoperform investment analyses of individual real estate investments and portfolios and conduct market analysis. It provides those from varied professional and academic backgrounds with an entry into the real estate profession while also enhancing the knowledge and skills of those already employed in the field. It thusensures graduates have the knowledge they needandcanapplyitwithintoday’srealestateindustry.
Dissertation
The dissertation helps you develop the kind of skills you will need for work in a variety of careers, as well as to develop your specificability to research and analyse academic problems.
The research preferably focus on the issues related to the financing and investment ofproperty either locally or internationally particularly with reference to its policy’simplication. The main purpose of this dissertation/project undertaking is to allow you to explore your area of interest and to applythe right approach or methodology to arrive at the rightful solutions that best suit or solve the problems at hands.
Duration: Full-time - 12-18 monthsPart-time - 2-5 years
Today, professionals working in the real estate investment market face many challenges. The global nature of the property market, rapid developments in research tools and business practice, new competition from those operating in the broader investment markets and the development of alternatives to direct property investment all add new dimensions to the role of the propertyprofessionalinthisfield.Thus professionals need to enhance their knowledge and skills. This Master of Real Estate in Finance and Investment programme offers a holistic understanding of the operations in real estate markets and investments. It provides graduates with the specialist knowledge and skills needed to research, analyse and advise on investment decisions accordingly.
Career options• InvestmentAnalyst• FinancialPlanner• RealEstateManager• Consultant• FundManager• MortgageFinance• InvestmentAdvisor• RealEstateAdvisor• RealEstateNegotiationManager
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 22
The modules of this programme will provide the knowledge and analytical skills to exploreand explain the principles and practices ofIslamicbankingandfinance.
Core Modules•QuantitativeMethodsForDecisionMaking•IslamicFinancialInstitutionsandMarkets•IslamicBankingProductsandServices•IslamicJurisprudence•IslamicEconomics•IslamicBankingOperations•IslamicRiskManagement•IslamicCapitalMarkets•Takaful•ResearchMethodology
Modules & Project / DissertationThe Benefits of the Programme
Who Should Attend
Master of ISlamIc BankIng and fInance
KPT/JPS(N/343/7/0108)(PA3457)02/19
At a glance
On successful completion of this programme, youwillbeableto:
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledgeof contemporary issues in Islamic and conventional finance and ability tocompare and contrast between Islamic and conventional financial markets in a globalsetting.
• Identifytheethicalandlegalresponsibilitiesin Islamic and conventional finance anddeterminetheirimpactonfinancialdecisionmaking.
• Plan and conduct a research project in aprofessional and ethical manner.
• Analyze and respond to Islamic financialmanagement problems and opportunities to think critically and suggest possible solutions.
• ConceptualizeIslamicfinancialmanagementissues into coherent written statements and oral presentations.
This programme is specifically designed toproduceprofessionalsequippedwithexpertiseinboththeconventionalfinanceandShariahfora career in the banking services or investment as well as any Islamic financial institutions.It is also for those executives and managersdesiring specialisation in Islamic banking and financeinordertoassistpersonaldevelopmentand career advancements in the banking and financeindustry.
Dissertation
The dissertation helps you to develop the kind of skills you will need for work in a variety of careers, aswell as todevelopyour specificability to research and analyse academic problems.
Theresearchwillenableyoutoexercisecriticaljudgment and illustrate how economic analysis has relevance to financial decision making.The main purpose of this dissertation/project undertakingistoallowyoutoexploreyourareaof interest and to apply the right approach or methodology and again to arrive at the rightful solutions that best suit or solve the problems at hands. You will be expected to deal withyour chosen topic in a competent and scholarly manner, and to display critical discrimination and a sense of proportion in evaluating evidence and the opinions of others.
Duration: Full-time - 12-18 monthsPart-time - 2-5 years
This programme is specifically designed to provide:• Indepthknowledgeandawide
range of skills in Islamic Finance, banking and investment, that allow students to be capable of meeting the growing needs of the industry.
• Supportinthevisionandambitionof the Malaysian government to make Malaysia a centre of innovation and excellence in the Islamicfinancialworld.
Career options• FundsManagement• FinancialPlanningandInvestment
Advisor• Insurance/Takaful• CorporateTreasuryManagement• BankingManager• IslamicFinanceDirector• IslamicFinanceAdvisor• IslamicFinanceProductManager
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 23
Commencement in 2018, subject to approval
The programme comprises 12 coursework modules including Research methodology and a project. There are 11 compulsory core modules and you will have to choose 2 electives from those listed.
Core Modules•ProjectFeasibility•QualityManagement•ScopeManagement•Scheduling•ResearchMethodology•CostEstimationandBudgeting•CommunicationandStakeholder
management•ProcurementManagement&Ethics•HRManagementandLeadership•InvestmentandRiskManagement•OrganisationBehaviour•Project
Elective Modules 1 (choose 1)•StrategicPlanningandSystemsDevelopment•ManagingOrganisations•QuantitativeMethodsforDecisionMaking
Elective Modules 2 (choose 1)•InterculturalCommunicationinBusiness•ManagingCreativityandInnovation
* Elective modules may be pre-selected forstudents at the beginning of the semester. If studentswish tochange thesepre-selectedelective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the semester OR among the intensive delivery modules - however such changes may prolong thestudy duration.
Modules & Project / DissertationThe Benefits of the Programme
Master of Project management
At a glance
• Develop masters-level knowledge andskills in Project Management in context ofemployer-driven needs, emerging markets,and contemporary subject areas within the discipline.
• Extend knowledge and understanding of,and practical skills in, a range of advanced ProjectManagementtopics.
• Develop academic and discipline-specificrigour through applied scholarship.
• Build or strengthen domain-specificunderstanding and transferrable skills thus equippinggraduatesforacareerinindustryor academia.
• Focusondepthof study, critical awarenessand evaluation in selected areas of current research and advanced scholarship within the academicdisciplineofProjectManagement.
• Develop and strengthen critical analysis,independent scholarship, and intellectual empowerment through a structured research-informedprogrammeof studies inProjectManagementandthroughresearch-informed teaching.
• Use the rigour of academic knowledgedevelopment and training to develop applied practical skills for construction of computersystemsinreal-worldcontexts.
• Provide a balanced programme of study,comprisingProjectManagementtheorywiththe opportunity to gain practical, hands-onexperience.
• Develop scholarly and professional skillswithin the professional, legal and ethical frameworks which govern the development of computing solutions.
• Toequipyou,throughindependentlearningat a postgraduate level, for further academic study, lifelong learning, and for personal &professional development.
• Develop effective communication skills ofvalue to academic, technical and professional environments.
Who Should Attend
This programme is designed to produce professional and dedicated Project Managerswho should lead in the development and maintenance of projects based on International Standards.
Project
This module builds on the Research methods module to provide students with the challenge and experience of conducting and reportingon research in the form of one of: writing anacademic paper, a case history of a business or business practice or an industry standard consultancy report.
Duration: Full-time - 12-18 monthsPart-time - 2-5 years
This programme is specifically designed to provide:• Knowledgeinthedevelopmentand
maintenance of projects based on International Standards.
• Exposureforsoftwareengineerstowards the local industrial experiences in real working environment.
Career options• DirectorofProjectManagement• ProjectEngineer• ProjectLeader• ITProjectManager• SiteManager• TeamLeader• ProjectManager• SeniorProjectManager• BusinessProjectManager• TechnicalProjectManager• PMOManager• ProjectCoordinator• DevelopmentManager
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This programme is conducted by research and is assessed via oral presentations and reports at various junctures, including a ProposalDefence, regularhalf-yearlyprogressmonitoring at research colloquiums, WorkCompletionDefence, Thesis Examination andViva Voce. Students would need to take one taught module on Research methodology to gainthepre-requisiteknowledgetoeffectivelycarry out their research. Regular discussions with the supervisors would be expected toensure the direction of research as well as the qualityandsignificanceofthefindings.
Modules and AssessmentsConversion to PhD
Programme Structure / Process Flow
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in engIneerIng
KPT/JPS(N/520/7/0071)(PA6112)04/20
At a glance
StudentsoftheMPhilprogrammemayconverttheirMPhilintoaPhDcandidateiftheysatisfyallthecriteriabelow:
(a)Displayexcellentprogressintheirresearch.
(b) Able to demonstrate the potential of their projecttobeexpendedtoPhDlevel.
(c) Passarigorousassessment.
Successful conversion means that the student will no longer be anMPhil candidate but willinstead become a PhD candidate with theircandidature start date backdated to their originalMPhilregistrationdate.Hence,itallowsthestudenttogainaPhDawardwithinashortertimeframe, without the need to complete a masters programme.
Application ProcessIdeally, student works with potential supervisors to develop proposal.
Duration: Full-time - 2-4 yearsPart-time - 4-6 years
This programme is specifically designed to provide:• Knowledgetoenhancetechnical
capabilities within the subject area.
• Understandingofhowtoinnovate,generate and manage the creation of new ideas.
• In-depthknowledgeofacertaindomain of knowledge, that is related to engineering.
• Advancedresearchexperienceand skills that enable students to pursue a PhD programme.
Career options• Academic/Lecturer• Entrepreneur• QualityAssuranceSpecialist• Researcher• ProductDesignandDeveloper• R&DEngineer• ProjectEngineer• EngineeringConsultant
Start of Candidature
End of Candidature
Complete all required modules
(if any)
At first opportunity in Year 1
Research Methodology for those without a research background.
After Minimum candidature period
Submit draft thesis.Presentation of completed work.
Work Completion Defence (WCD)
Within first 6 months Submit detailed proposal document.Presentation to examination panel.
Proposal Defence(PD)
Before Maximum candidature period
Comb-bound thesis copies for examination.
Submit Thesis for Examination
Every 6 months until thesis submission(May & November)
Progress reporting and Presentation on progress, evaluated by a panel.
Progress Monitoring /Research Colloquium
Upon receipt of all examiners’ reports
Presentation of completed work to Examination board.Viva Voce
MPhil (or PhD, if converted)Award of Degree
* By end of Year 1: may apply to convert MPhil to PhD (must pass assessment)PhD candidature backdated to MPhil registration date
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 25
APU MASTERS DEGREEPROGRAMMES
AWARDEDBYAPU
• MSc in Data Science and Business Analytics• Master of Philosophy in Management• MSc in Computing (By Research)
BIG DATA - Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the GLOBAL WAVE
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 26
Graduates will be equipped with knowledge, skills and experience in three major dimensions: Strategic and Commercial application, “hands-on” ICT skills and Statistics & Analytics. The programme is not merely analytics-oriented, but develops the ability to use analytics to drive key success metrics related to yield management and revenue generation in practically any business domain. There is a tremendous requirement for Data Scientists and Big Data Specialists worldwide now and in the future, with hundreds of thousands of new job opportunities emerging globally. In Malaysia alone, by the year 2020 this need is expected to reach at least 15,000 professionals.
Highest Paid Jobs
$
of big data job advertsare in banking and finance
higher salaries for big data staff over permanentnon-big data staff
Source: IBM Big Data & Analytics Hub
Source: www.mushroomnetworks.com
15,000Data Scientist
by 2020
28%
21%
1,350,000,000 Google searchresults for
“What is big data?”
projected to grow into aBIG DATA IS
market by 2017, up from$53.4 Billion$10.2 Billion in 2013
The White Houseadministration is investing
into big dataresearch projects
$200MILLION
“By the year 2020, it is envisioned that Malaysia will need to reach 15,000 Data Professionals”
“12,000 Big Data scientists are needed within the next five years to spur Malaysia's data-driven economy”
“We have partnered with five universities in Malaysia to embed analytics into their computer science curriculum. Also, we are working with these universities to upgrade the syllabus to produce data scientists to address future needs”
TalentGap
- Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC)
- Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh
IBM Malaysia Managing Director Paul Moung
The Malaysia Big Data Vision - Demand for Data Science Professionals
WHY STUDY MSC IN DATA SCIENCE & bUSINESS ANALYTICS?
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 27
The programme has been carefully designed by APU with inputs and content from our partners, comprising major technology and software solutions providers, university partners as well as industry organisations who use analytics for strategic and competitive advantage.
The strength of these partnerships ensures that the programme compre-hensively addresses all key stakeholders – Technology providers, Employ-ers, Government as well as Students – in its learning outcomes, curriculum content, delivery and assessment. Students also obtain certification jointly issued with industry partners, which would certainly give them a head start in the exciting world of Big Data.
Furthermore, APU is also poised to become a frontrunner in analytics research through the establishment of the Asia Pacific Centre of Analytics (APCA), through which research activities will be undertaken to challenge boundaries in the application of analytics.
Graduates from this programme will not only gain an academic qualifica-tion from APU, but would also automatically attain a Globally Recognised Professional Industry Certification from SAS. Along the way, graduates would also gain exposure to industrial workshops led by experts from the industry, providing a valuable gateway into future careers.
Data Science @ APU - FORTIFIED through PARTNERSHIPS
Dream Big: Think BIG - Reasons to Study BIG Data:1. “The United States alone faces a shortage of 140,000
to 190,000 people with analytical expertise and 1.5 million managers and analysts with the skills to understand and make decisions based on the analysis of big data.” - McKinsey Report on BIG DATA
2. “Starting salaries for data scientists have gone north of $200,000” - Bloomberg
3. “The Whitehouse Administration is investing $200 Million into big data research projects” - Mushroom Networks
4. “Data scientists are the new superheroes,” says Pascal Clement, the Head of Amadeus Travel Intelligence in Madrid.
5. “Malaysia needs additional 12,000 Data Scientists” - Dato Seri Idris Jusoh, Minister of Higher Education
6. “Data Scientist: The Sexiest Job of the 21st Century.” - Harvard Business Review
https://hbr.org/2012/10/data-scientist-the-sexiest-job- of-the-21st-century/http://www.mckinsey.com/features/big_datahttp://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-06-04/ help- wanted-black-belts-in-datawww.mushroomnetworks.com
Source: MDeC Presentation on Big Data from 2015 APU's Big Data Week Launch
ECONOMICBENEFITS
GOVERNMENTBENEFITS
SOCIETALBENEFITS
Turningbig data into
VALUE
Growing data
VOLUME
Increasing data
VELOCITY
Broadening data
VARIETY
Establishing the
of big datasources
VERACITY175,000tweets per second
90%of worldʼs datagenerated overlast 2 years
80%of the worldʼs datais unstructured (text, geospatial, audio, video)
Big Data technology allowsus to establish
quality and accuracyespecially in unstructured data
Data Science@ APU
FORTIFIEDthrough
PARTNERSHIPS
INDUSTRY
GOVERNMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE
RESEARCH
SOFTWARE &CERTIFICATION
TURnInG BIG DATA InTO VALUE - 4VS
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The programme has been carefully designed by APU with inputs and content from our partners, comprising major technology and software solutions providers, university partners as well as industry organisations who use analytics for strategic and competitive advantage.
The strength of these partnerships ensures that the programme compre-hensively addresses all key stakeholders – Technology providers, Employ-ers, Government as well as Students – in its learning outcomes, curriculum content, delivery and assessment. Students also obtain certification jointly issued with industry partners, which would certainly give them a head start in the exciting world of Big Data.
Furthermore, APU is also poised to become a frontrunner in analytics research through the establishment of the Asia Pacific Centre of Analytics (APCA), through which research activities will be undertaken to challenge boundaries in the application of analytics.
Graduates from this programme will not only gain an academic qualifica-tion from APU, but would also automatically attain a Globally Recognised Professional Industry Certification from SAS. Along the way, graduates would also gain exposure to industrial workshops led by experts from the industry, providing a valuable gateway into future careers.
Data Science @ APU - FORTIFIED through PARTNERSHIPS
Dream Big: Think BIG - Reasons to Study BIG Data:1. “The United States alone faces a shortage of 140,000
to 190,000 people with analytical expertise and 1.5 million managers and analysts with the skills to understand and make decisions based on the analysis of big data.” - McKinsey Report on BIG DATA
2. “Starting salaries for data scientists have gone north of $200,000” - Bloomberg
3. “The Whitehouse Administration is investing $200 Million into big data research projects” - Mushroom Networks
4. “Data scientists are the new superheroes,” says Pascal Clement, the Head of Amadeus Travel Intelligence in Madrid.
5. “Malaysia needs additional 12,000 Data Scientists” - Dato Seri Idris Jusoh, Minister of Higher Education
6. “Data Scientist: The Sexiest Job of the 21st Century.” - Harvard Business Review
https://hbr.org/2012/10/data-scientist-the-sexiest-job- of-the-21st-century/http://www.mckinsey.com/features/big_datahttp://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-06-04/ help- wanted-black-belts-in-datawww.mushroomnetworks.com
Source: MDeC Presentation on Big Data from 2015 APU's Big Data Week Launch
ECONOMICBENEFITS
GOVERNMENTBENEFITS
SOCIETALBENEFITS
Turningbig data into
VALUE
Growing data
VOLUME
Increasing data
VELOCITY
Broadening data
VARIETY
Establishing the
of big datasources
VERACITY175,000tweets per second
90%of worldʼs datagenerated overlast 2 years
80%of the worldʼs datais unstructured (text, geospatial, audio, video)
Big Data technology allowsus to establish
quality and accuracyespecially in unstructured data
Data Science@ APU
FORTIFIEDthrough
PARTNERSHIPS
INDUSTRY
GOVERNMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE
RESEARCH
SOFTWARE &CERTIFICATION
The programme comprises 10 courseworkmodules including Research methodology module,andCapstoneProject(2parts).Core Modules•BigDataAnalytics&Technologies•BehaviouralScience,SocialMediaand
marketing Analysis•DataManagement•BusinessIntelligenceSystems•ResearchMethodology•AppliedMachineLearning•DataAnalyticalProgramming•MultivariateMethodsforDataAnalysis•CapstoneProject1•AdvancedBusinessAnalyticsand
Visualisation•CapstoneProject2
Elective Modules (choose 2 only)•TimeSeriesAnalysisandForecasting•NaturalLanguageProcessing•OperationalResearchandOptimization•MultilevelDataAnalysis•StrategiesinEmergingMarkets
* Elective modules may be pre-selected forstudents at the beginning of the semester. If studentswish tochange thesepre-selectedelective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the semester OR among the intensive delivery modules - however such changes may prolong thestudy duration.
Modules & Project / DissertationThe Benefits of the Programme
Who Should Attend
MSc in data ScIence & BuSIneSS analytIcS
KPT/JPS(N/482/7/0093)10/20
At a glance
• In addition to the degree award, a JointProfessional Certification will be offered bySAS Institute, USA.
• 30% of the curriculum will allow for miniindustrialprojectsassessedasin-courseworkallowing for practical skills development in Data Analytics.
• The curriculum covers a wide range ofsubject matter from Analytical Technologies, Exposure to tools such as R & SASModelers,DataVisualization,Customer/UserBehavioural Studies, Forecasting methods and to Presenting theBusiness Intelligencereports.
• Industrial Final Semester Capstone ProjectfromtopITfirmssuchasHiltiMalaysia,IBM,Maxis, InfoPro, EMC, BIIT Consulting andFusionex.
• External Programme Annual Reviews byexperts from University of South Australia(UniSA).
• ProgrammeSupportbyanIndustryAdvisoryPanel involving data analytical expertsfrom Petronas ICT, RedTone, SharePoint,CyberSecurity Malaysia, Maxis, IBM,MicrosoftandXtrategize.
• Research opportunities viaAPU’sCentre ofAnalytics-APCA.
This programme is designed to provide students with knowledge and applied skills in data science, big data analytics and business intelligence. It aims to develop analytical and investigative knowledge and skills using data science tools and techniques, and toenhance data science knowledge and critical interpretation skills. Students will understand the impact of data science upon modern processes and businesses, be able to identify, andimplementspecifictools,practices,featuresandtechniquestoenhancetheanalysisofdata.
Duration: Full-time - 12-18 monthsPart-time - 2.5-5 years
This programme is specifically designed to provide:• Knowledgeandappliedskillsin
data science, big data analytics and business intelligence.
• Overallunderstandingoftheimpact of data science upon modern processes and business.
• Exposuretowardsdatasciencetools and techniques, as well as methods of data collection and utilization, to tun data into useful information via various processes.
Career options• DataEngineers• DataAnalyst• BusinessAnalyst• DataScientist• ChiefTechnologyOfficer(CTO)• DataAnalyticsManager• BusinessAnalystManager• DataInnovationManager• MachineLearningScientist• AnalyticsManager• BusinessProcessEngineer• DataWrangler/Munger/Miner• BusinessIntelligenceManager• Analytics&ReportingManager• DecisionAnalyticsManager
BE A PART OF THE GLOBAL BIG DATA REvOLU-TION
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This programme is conducted by research and is assessed via oral presentations and reports at various junctures, including a ProposalDefence, regularhalf-yearlyprogressmonitoring at research colloquiums, WorkCompletionDefence, Thesis Examination andViva Voce. Students would need to take one taught module on Research methodology to gainthepre-requisiteknowledgetoeffectivelycarry out their research. Regular discussions with the supervisors would be expected toensure the direction of research as well as the qualityandsignificanceofthefindings.
Modules and AssessmentsConversion to PhD
Programme Structure / Process Flow
Master of Philosophy in managementMSc in comPutIng (By reSearch)*
At a glance
Students of the Research Degree programme mayconverttoaPhDcandidate if theysatisfyallthecriteriabelow:
(a)Displayexcellentprogressintheirresearch.
(b) Able to demonstrate the potential of their projecttobeexpendedtoPhDlevel.
(c) Passarigorousassessment.
Successful conversion means that the student will no longer be a Research Degree candidate butwill insteadbecomeaPhDcandidatewiththeir candidature start date backdated to their original Research Degree registration date. Hence, it allows the student to gain a PhDaward within a shorter timeframe, without the need to complete a masters programme.
Application ProcessIdeally, student works with potential supervisors to develop proposal.
Duration: Full-time - 2-4 yearsPart-time - 4-6 years
This programme is specifically designed to provide:• Knowledgetoenhancetechnical
capabilities within the subject area.
• Understandingofhowtoinnovate,generate and manage the creation of new ideas.
• In-depthknowledgeofacertaindomain of knowledge, that is related to management and computing.
• Advancedresearchexperienceand skills that enable students to pursue a PhD programme.
Career optionsMaster of Philosophy in Management• PublicandPrivateR&DInstitutions• DataAnalyst• Academic/Lecturer• Entrepreneur• Researcher
MSc in Computing (By Research)• ComputerandInformationSystems• Manager• ITDirector• ITResearchandDevelopment
leader• ComputingScientist• ResearchAssistant• UniversityLecturer• ITProjectManager
Start of Candidature
End of Candidature
Complete all required modules
(if any)
At first opportunity in Year 1
Research Methodology for those without a research background.
After Minimum candidature period
Submit draft thesis.Presentation of completed work.
Work Completion Defence (WCD)
Within first 6 months Submit detailed proposal document.Presentation to examination panel.
Proposal Defence(PD)
Before Maximum candidature period
Comb-bound thesis copies for examination.
Submit Thesis for Examination
Every 6 months until thesis submission(May & November)
Progress reporting and Presentation on progress, evaluated by a panel.
Progress Monitoring /Research Colloquium
Upon receipt of all examiners’ reports
Presentation of completed work to Examination board.Viva Voce
MPhil (or PhD, if converted)Award of Degree
* By end of Year 1: may apply to convert MPhil to PhD (must pass assessment)PhD candidature backdated to MPhil registration date
* Commencement in 2018, subject to approvalKPT/JPS(N/345/7/1048)05/22
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 30
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHYPROGRAMMES
• Youwillbeassignedtoagroupofhighlyqualifiedsupervisors.
• Widerangeoflatestresearchareasinthefieldsofcomputingandbusinessadministrationareas.
• Wehaveourregularresearchworkshops,colloquiumandseminarsfacilitatedbylocalandinternational academicians and professionals.
• ComprehensiveStudentSupportServices.
• Resourcefulonlinedatabases.
Why our APU PhD by Research Programme?
AWARDEDBYAPU
•PhDinComputing
•PhDinTechnology
•PhDinEngineering
•PhDinManagement
•PhDinFinance
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 31
Minimum EntryRequirement
•AMastersdegreeinarelatedfieldacceptedbytheAPUSenate•OtherqualificationsequivalenttoaMastersdegreethatareacceptedbytheAPUSenate•MinimumEnglishlanguagerequirementsofIELTS6.5.
Entry by Full Research masters
Students with no prior Research methods or Dissertation at masters level are to enroll in the Research methods (masters module) to fillthegapsinresearchskills.
*Supervisorysessionsconsistof4elementsasappropriatetothecandidate’sbackground: 1. Research methods 2. literature Review 3.QualitativeandQuantitativeAnalysis 4.DesignofResearchProposal
StudentswithentryqualificationsofamixedmodeMastersprogrammewithminimum30%researchcomponentandapassinaresearchmodulewillberequiredtoundergo3and4above.StudentswithentryqualificationsofafullresearchMasterswillberequiredtoundergo4above.
Study mode
Full Time
PartTime
Normal minimum period
2 years
3 years
Normal maximum period
5 years
6 years
Entry by Taught masters
Study mode
Full Time
PartTime
Normal minimum period
3 years
4 years
Normal maximum period
6 years
7 years
Application ProcessIdeally, student works with potential supervisors to develop proposal.
Start of Candidature
End of Candidature
Complete all required modules (if any)
At first opportunity in Year 1
Research Methodology for those without a research background.
After Minimum candidature period
Submit draft thesis.Presentation of completed work.
Work Completion Defence (WCD)
Within first 6 months Submit detailed proposal document.Presentation to examination panel.
Proposal Defence(PD)
Before Maximum candidature period
Comb-bound thesis copies for examination.
Submit Thesis for Examination
Every 6 months until thesis submission(May & November)
Progress reporting and Presentation on progress, evaluated by a panel.
Progress Monitoring /Research Colloquium
Upon receipt of all examiners’ reports
Presentation of completed work to Examination board.Viva Voce
MPhil (or PhD, if converted)Award of Degree
* By end of Year 1: Conversion from MPhil to PhD (if applicable)
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
DURATION FOR PhD
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 32
PhD in comPutIngPhD in technologyPhD in engIneerIngPhD in managementPhD in fInanceKPT/JPS(N/481/8/0102)(MQA/PA0928)07/18.KPT/JPS(N/482/8/0040)(PA2107)07/18.KPT/JPS(N520/8/0072)(PA6113)04/20.KPT/JPS(R/345/8/0203)(MQA/FA2094)08/21.KPT/JPS(N/343/8/0058)(PA2093)07/18
• SustainableDevelopment• RenewableEnergy• PowerElectronics• DataAnalytics• Medicalimageprocessing• Neuralnetworks• DataCompression• Userinterfaces• Content-basedretrieval• ArtificialIntelligenceApplicationsinEngineering• SignalandImageProcessing• RapidPrototyping• EngineeringMaterials• SiliconNanoelectronics• NanofabricationTechnologies• SingleElectronTransistors• QuantumComputation• RadiationDetectors• Opticsfiber/wirelesscommunication• InfraredremotesensingTechnology• WirelessandMobileSystems• ActiveRadiofrequencyIdentificationSystem(RFID)• WirelessSensorNetwork(WSN)• AntennaDesign• UltraWidebandapplications• Electromagneticsensing• ArtificialIntelligence• SpeechTechnology(RecognitionandSynthesis)• ImageProcessing• BiomedicalapplicationsinEngineering• ImageSegmentation
• DatabaseDevelopment• ArtificialIntelligence• GreenComputing• Computing&Society• Medicalimageprocessing• Neuralnetworks• DataCompression• Userinterfaces• Content-basedretrieval• MalwareAnalysisandDetection• DataSecurity• ComputerForensics• ArtificialIntelligence• DigitalImageProcessing• MachineLearning• DataMining• FuzzyLogic• NeuralNetworks• Robotic• Healthcaresystems• TechnologicalInnovationandChange• InformationSystemsAdoption• Socio-TechnicalImplicationsofAdvancedICTUtilisation
within the Area of Social Network Technologies• Imageprocessing• GraphTheory• ComputationalAnalysis• BigData• CloudComputing• InternetofThings(IoT)• NaturalLanguageProcessing
Computing & Technology
• Internationaleducation• Strategyofmultinationalcorporations• InternationalHumanResourceManagement• InformationSystems• BusinessInnovation• Transformations• GreenBusiness• Financialandeconomicsofageing,olderconsumers• Monetarymovements,financialmarkets• Econometrics• HumanResourceManagement• OrganisationBehaviour• PublicAdministration• CustomerSatisfaction• WorkQuality• ExpatriateMgmt• Strategicmanagement• e-Governmentande-Democracy• CounterTerrorism• Securityandstrategicstudies• ASEANstudies
business & Management
Engineering
• DataAnalysis• ArtificialNeuralNetwork• ImputationofMissingdata• AppliedStatistics• Finance• FinancialEconomics,TimeseriesEconometrics• Optimizations• TimeSeriesandForecasting• ArtificialIntelligence• ResponseSurfaceMethodology/Statistics• MathematicalModelling• Economics• Econometrics
Finance & quantitative Studies
Specialist Doctoral Topics for Supervision
Fields of Research
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APU WORLD-CLASS R&D ANDINNOVATIONLearning is a continuous journey where we keep abreast with the latest knowledge in a variety of fields. Our staff and students publish papers and present them at conferences worldwide. Some of the key areas of research include:
• Embedded Systems & RFID• Biometrics• Games Engines• 3D Graphics and virtual Reality• Security• New Media Technologies• Knowledge Management• Mobile Learning• Wireless Networks and Internet of Things (IoT)• Adding Facial Expressions to Talking Head
Models• Marketing Professional Services• Two and Three Dimension Audio-visual Speech
Synthesis• Handwritten Signature verification Using a Single
Master Signature• Customer Care• E-Learning• Entrepreneurial Business• various Aspects of Accounting• International Marketing• Generation of Business Ideas• Organisational Culture Change• Strategic Diversification Evaluation• Cloud Computing• Security and Forensics• Internet of Things (IoT)• Malware Analysis• Big Data
Academic Research
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 34
Asia Pacific Centre of Analytics (APCA)Asia Pacific Centre of Analytics – APCA is established in association of multi-discipline expertise from various schools in APU. The vision of APCA is to establish the foundation to develop young data scientists to meet the demands in Malaysia and global. The expertise and experience cover areas of Data Management, Machine Learning, Behavioral Studies, Business Cases, Statistics and Engineering. The formation directs to broad activities in Big Data ecosystem, in line with National vision to make Big Data Analytics the catalyst for nation’s economic development: Creating new area in BDA studies, Embedding BDA topics into Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies, Development of Educational and Industrial Framework, Creating Project Marketplace, Research project commercialization and crowdfunding, Consultancy and Training Services.
Centre for Research and Development of IoT (CREDIT)The establishment of Centre for Research and Development of IoT (CREDIT) is a significant milestone that supports the objectives of the Malaysia National IoT Strategic Roadmap initiative4. CREDIT aims to provide students and academic staff the opportunities to access IoT-related knowledge and know-how through various activities. It also acts as a hub to support commercialising potential state-of-the-art solutions resulting from R&D projects. Additionally it allows students to be engaged in a current key requirement sector which will increase employability rates.
APU IEEE Student branchAPU IEEE Student Branch, which is part of the Malaysia Section under Region 10 (Asia and Pacific), was formulated in 2014. As a member of IEEE, APU students have a wide variety of resources and valuable opportunities to advance their knowledge and future career. APU Student Branch provides numerous educational, technical, and professional development for its members through special projects, activities, meetings, tours and field trips.
Following three student technical chapters namely Computer Society, Communication Society and Computational Intelligence are also established under the Student Branch which offer the opportunity for APU student members to network with peers, develop activities for professional development, and share expertise through technical exchange.
Forensic and Cyber Security Research Centre (FSEC)The establishment of Forensics & Cyber Security (FSec) center is to be a recognized Forensics and Cyber Security Research and Development Centre which acts as an international resource for government, industry and academia. This vision has kept us on the toe and with the closing of all cases including expert testimonies given by our dedicated analysts. The centre continues the current efforts in enhancing the cyber security and forensics research and education by exploring new opportunities in interdisciplinary research areas. The focus surrounds APU’s advancement in cyber security research.
INNOVATIVE INDUSTRY-BASED RESEARCH CENTRES @ APU
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 35
WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 36
BEINGALEADERHASNEVERSTOPPEDUSFROMTRYINGHARDER
andExportExcellenceAward(Services)forIndustryExcellenceAwards-March2011PRIME MInISTER’S AWARDAPIIT Education Group is the proud recipient of
The APIIT Education Group received the prestigious Prime Minister’s Industry Excellence Award from the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak. Only one organisation was selected to receive the Prime Minister’s Industry Excellence Award from among nearly 30 other award recipients in 8 different categories.
The Industry Excellence Awards, organised by the Ministry of International Trade & Industry (MITI), recognises and rewards organisations for organisational excellence including competitiveness, innovativeness, market presence and export performance. Winning the Prime Minister’s Industry Excellence Award is a significant milestone and an honour for APU as a leader in higher education. The award truly reflects our commitment and focus on quality, innovation, graduate employability and internationalisation.
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
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Awards received by the university and our students at local, regional and international competitions are a testimony to their knowledge, skills and professional attributes.
MAKING HISTORY - AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
INTERNATIONAL INVENTION, INNOVATION & TECHnOLOGY EXHIBITIOn (ITEX)2016 - GoldAwardfortheInvention,InnovationandTechnology
category2016 - SilverAwardfortheInvention,Innovationand
Technology category2015 - GoldAwardfortheInvention,InnovationandTechnology
category2015 - BronzeAwardfortheInvention,Innovationand
Technology category2014 - GoldAwardfortheInvention,InnovationandTechnology
category2014 - BronzeAwardfortheInvention,Innovationand
Technology category2013 - SilverMedalsfortheInvention,Innovationand
Technology category2013 - Goldmedalsfortheinnovatorcategory
1WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL2016 - JudgesSpecialAwardofNusantaraSingingCategory2016 - 1stRunnerUpofInternationalCategory2015 - ChampionofNusantaraSingingCategory2015 - 1stRunnerUpofNusantaraSingingCategory2015 - BestPerformanceAwardofNusantaraSingingCategory2015 - 2ndRunnerUpofInternationalSingingCategory
ASIA PACIFIC ICT AWARDS (APICTA) MALAYSIA (MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMEnT CORPORATIOn)2016-TopAwardfor‘BestofTertiaryStudentProject’2013 - TopAwardfor‘BestofTertiaryStudentProject’2012 - TopAwardfor‘BestofTertiaryStudentProject’2011 - Winnerof‘SpecialJuryAward’bythePrimeMinister2011 - TopAwardfor‘BestofTertiaryStudentProject’2011 - 2MeritAwardsfor‘BestofTertiaryStudentProject’2010 - TopAwardfor‘BestofTertiaryStudentProject’2008 - TopAwardfor‘Bestofe-Inclusion&e-Community’2005 - TopAwardfor‘BestofApplications&InfrastructureTools’2004 - TopAwardfor‘BestofEducation&Training’2004 - TopAwardfor‘BestofApplications&InfrastructureTools’2004 - MeritAwardfor‘BestofResearch&Development’2003 - MeritAwardfor‘BestofResearch&Development’2002 - MeritAwardfor‘BestofSmartLearningApplications’2001 - MeritAwardfor‘BestofSmartLearningApplications’2000 - MeritAwardfor‘BestofSmartLearningApplications’2000 - TopAwardfor‘BestofStudentProjects’1999 - MeritAwardfor‘BestofStudentProjects’
DUTCH WORLD’S UnIVERSITY DEBATInG CHAMPIOnSHIP2017 - 2ndPlaceintheWorld
Abb INTERVASITY INNOVATION CHALLENGE2016 - GrandPrize
bIG APP CHALLENGE2016 - Champion2016 - 1stRunnerUp2016 - 2ndRunnerUp2015 - Top5Finalist2014 - 1stRunner-up
INVENTION & INNOVATION COMPETITION FOR PRIVATE InSTITUTIOnS OF HIGHER LEARnInG (PERInTIS)2016 - SilverAward2016 - BronzeAward2016 - BronzeAward2016 - BronzeAward
GREENTECH YOUTH INNOVATION CHALLENGE2016 - 2ndPlace
JOM HACK: SMART CITIES WITH LORA2016 - Champion
SEDEX (SCIEnCE AnD EnGInEERInG DESIGn EXHIBITIOn CUM COMPETITIOn)2016 - GoldMedal2016 - GoldMedal2016 - BronzeMedal
I-HACK2016 - Champion(ForensicChallenge)2016 - Champion(Hack&Defence)
DIGITAL GAMES COMPETITION2016 - Champion2016 - 1stRunnerUp
HILTI INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL MObILE APPLICATION COMPETITION2016 - Top10Finalist
INNOVATIVE PRACTICES IN EDUCATION & InDUSTRY EXHIBITIOn 20162016 - BronzeAward
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SCHnEIDER ELECTRIC’S ‘GO GREEn In THE CITY’ COMPETITIOn - MALAYSIA2016 - 1stRunner-up2016 - 2ndRunner-up2015 - 1stRunner-up2014 - 1stRunner-up
InTERnATIOnAL ASIA PACIFIC ICT AWARDS (APICTA)2016 - MeritAwardfor‘BestofTertiaryStudentProject’2012 - MeritAwardfor‘BestofTertiaryStudentProject’2011 - MeritAwardfor‘BestofTertiaryStudentProject’2010 - MeritAwardfor‘BestofTertiaryStudentProject’2004 - MeritAwardfor‘BestofEducation&Training’2004 - MeritAwardfor‘BestofApplications&InfrastructureTools’
E-GEnTInG PROGRAMMInG COMPETITIOn (R&D DIVISIOn, EGEnTInG)2015 - DistinctionAwardfor‘SoftwareProgramDesignand
Development’2015 - MeritAwardfor‘SoftwareProgramDesignand
Development’2014 - MeritAwardfor‘SoftwareProgramDesignand
Development’2014 - MeritAwardfor‘SoftwareProgramDesignand
Development’2006 - FirstPrizefor‘SoftwareProgramDesignandDevelopment’2004 - FirstPrizefor‘SoftwareProgramDesignandDevelopment’2003 - FirstPrizefor‘SoftwareProgramDesignandDevelopment’2002 - MeritAwardfor‘SoftwareProgramDesignand
Development’
UTP-HAX nATIOnAL HACKInG COMPETITIOn2015 - 1stRunner-up2014 - 1stRunner-up2014 - 4thPlace2014 - 1stRunner-up
PATHFINDER RObOT COMPETITION2015 - 1stRunner-up2015 - CreativityAward
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION, SYSTEM AnD COnVERGEnCE APPLICATIOnS (ICISCA)2015 - 1GoldAward2015 - 1BronzeAward
MAKEWEEKEnD ROBOTICS CHALLEnGE 20132013 - WinnerofWaterDroneCompetition2013 - WinnerofAwesomenessChallenge
MALAYSIA CYbERSECURITY AWARDS (CYBERSECURITY MALAYSIA)2013-Awardfor‘InformationSecurityTrainingProvideroftheYear’2012-Awardfor‘InformationSecurityTrainingProvideroftheYear’2009-Awardfor‘InformationSecurityTrainingProvideroftheYear’
THE bRANDLAUREATE – SMES bEST bRANDS AWARDS2012 - WinnerofCorporateBrandingAwardinEducation
MICROSOFT IMAGInE CUP (MICROSOFT InC.)2012 - WinnerofMicrosoftImagineCup(Malaysia)2012 - TopAwardfor‘MDeCSpecialInnovation’2011 - WinnerofMicrosoftImagineCup(Malaysia)2011 - 1stRunner-upofMicrosoftImagineCup(Malaysia)2011 - 2ndRunner-upofMicrosoftImagineCup(Malaysia)2011 - TopAwardfor‘MDeCSpecialInnovation’2011 - TopAwardfor‘PresentationSuperstars’2010 - WinnerofMicrosoftImagineCup(Malaysia)2010 - Top6finalistsatWorldChampionshipinPoland2010 - TopAwardfor‘BestPresentationTeam’2010 - TopAwardfor‘BestImplementationofMultipoint’2004 - 3rdPrizeAwardfor‘SystemGovernmentElectionsSoftware’
MALAYSIAn GREEnTECH AWARDS 2012 (MInISTRY OF EnERGY, GREEn TECHnOLOGY & WATER)2012 - SilverAwardfor‘GreenTechUniversity’HEP-IPTS DEBATE COMPETITIOn (MInISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATIOn MALAYSIA2012 - ChampionofHEP-IPTSDebateCompetition2012 - BestSpeakerAward2011 - ChampionofHEP-IPTSDebateCompetition
MSC-IHL BUSInESS PLAn COMPETITIOn (InSTITUTIOnS OF HIGHER LEARNING bUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION BY MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMEnT CORPORATIOn)2012 - MeritprizeforBusinessIdeaCategory2005 - GrandprizeforBusinessIdeaCategory2005 - MeritprizeforBusinessPlanCategory
nAPEI AWARDS (nATIOnAL ASSOCIATIOn OF PRIVATE EDUCATIOn InSTITUTIOnS, MALAYSIA)2011 - AwardforEducationalExcellence2007 - AwardforEducationalExcellence2004 - AwardforEducationalExcellence
MInISTRY OF EDUCATIOn EXCELLEnCE AWARDS (MInISTRY OF EDUCATIOn, MALAYSIA)2003 - AwardofExcellenceinResearch&Development2003 - AwardofExcellenceforDevelopmentofOverseasCentres
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