Established on August 10, 2000 Open University Malaysia (OUM) is the seventh private university in Malaysia. OUM leverages on the quality, prestige and capabilities of its owners - a consortium of the 11 Malaysian public universities.

Striving on its motto of a “University For All” OUM subscribes to the philosophy that education should be made available to all, regardless of time, place and age.

Why study with us? OUM programmes are designed by experts from the industry, academia and professional bodies and are approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), formerly known as National Accreditation Board (LAN).

AccessibilityAvailable anytime, anywhere and to anyone.

FlexibilityAdvantage of completing your study at your own pace.

AffordabilityReasonable fees payable by installments. 10% discount upon full payment of semester course / tuition fees. 75% special fee reduction* scheme for physically disadvantaged and senior citizens.

*Subject to terms and conditions

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Learning at Open University MalaysiaLearners enjoy the flexibility of choosing the nearest location as their learning centre

and the number of subjects they would like to take per semester. OUM offers a flexible mode of learning via three methods.

Diploma• Management (DIM) KPT/JPS (A1090) 9/09

• Human Resource Management (DHRM) KPT/JPS (KA5817) 1/10

• Civil Engineering (DCE) KPT/JPS (KA5715) 2/10

• Electrical Engineering (DEE) KPT/JPS (KA5717) 2/10

• Mechanical Engineering (DME) KPT/JPS (KA5716) 2/10

• Information Technology (DIT) KPT/JPS (A8368) 2/13

• Early Childhood Education (DECE) KPT/JPS (KA6959) 7/11

Bachelor (Honours)• Business Administration (BBA) KPT/JPS (A8369) 2/13

• Management (BIM) KPT/JPS (A7470) 2/13

• Accounting (BAC) KPT/JPS (KA5885) 3/10

• Human Resource Management (BHRM) KPT/JPS (KA5818) 1/10

• Hospitality Management (BHM) KPT/JPS (KA6010) 5/10

• Tourism Management (BTRM) KPT/JPS (KA6009) 5/10

• Education Administration (BEEA) KPT/JPS (KA4386) 10/09

• Education (TESL) (BETESL) KPT/JPS (A1072) 9/09

• Education (Science) (BESC) KPT/JPS (A1068) 9/09

• Education (Mathematics) (BEMATH) KPT/JPS (A1067) 9/09

• Education (Civil Engineering) (BECE) KPT/JPS (A1071) 9/09

• Education (Mechanical Engineering) (BEME) KPT/JPS (A1069) 9/09

• Education (Electrical Engineering) (BEEE) KPT/JPS (A1070) 9/09

Programmes

• Technology Management (BTM) KP/JPS (KA4385) 7/09

• Information Technology (BIT) KPT/JPS (A7468) 2/13

• Information Technology & Management (BITM) KPT/JPS (A8795) 2/13

• Information Technology with Accounting (BITA) KPT/JPS (KA6086) 6/10

• Information Technology wih E-Commerce (BITE) KPT/JPS (KA6841) 5/11

• Information Technology with Network Computing (BITN) KPT/JPS (KA6840) 5/11

• Information Technology with Software Engineering (BITS) KPT/JPS (KA7443) 12/11

• Multimedia Communication (BMC) KPT/JPS (A0995) 5/09

• Mathematics & Management (BMM) KPT/JPS (KA5741) 3/10

• Mathematics with Information Technology (BMIT) KPT/JPS (KA5850) 4/10

• Sports Science (BSS) KPT/JPS (KA6085) 6/10

• Nursing Science (BNS) KPT/JPS (KA7331) 5/12

• Communication (BCOM) KPT/JPS (KA9493) 11/13

• English Studies (BES) KPT/JPS (KA9470) 5/14

• Islamic Studies (Islamic Management) (BIS) KPT/JPS (KA9122) 9/13

• Manufacturing Management (BMMG) KPT/JPS (KA9206) 9/13

• Multimedia Technology (BMT) KPT/JPS (KA9389) 10/13

• Psychology (BPSY) KPT/JPS (PA9361) 11/13

Masters• Business Administration (MBA) KP/JPS (A1273) 4/10

• Science (Business Administration) (MSCBA) KPT/JPS (KA5739) 3/10

• Management (MM) KP/JPS (A1271) 4/10

• Information Science (Competitive Intelligence) (MIS) KPT/JPS (KA6268) 9/10

• Education (MEd) KPT/JPS (A5740) 5/13

• Science (Engineering) (MSCE) KPT/JPS (KA6084) 5/10 • Information Technology (MIT) KP/JPS (A1272) 4/10 • Multimedia Communication (MMC) KP/JPS (A5480) 7/12

• Environmental Science (Integrated Water Resources Management)

(MES) KP/JPS (A5481) 7/12

• Science (MSC) KPT/JPS (KA6753) 2/11

• Human Resource Management (MHRM) KPT/JPS (KA9398) 10/13

• Instructional Design and Technology (MIDT) KPT/JPS (KA9450) 11/13

• Project Management (MPM) KPT/JPS (KA9409) 10/13

• Software Engineering (MSE) KPT/JPS (KA9399) 10/13

PhD• Business Administration (PhDBA) KPT/JPS (KA5905) 4/10

• Education (PhDEdu) KPT/JPS (KA6267) 8/10

• Engineering (PhDE) KPT/JPS (KA6082) 5/10

• Information Technology (PhDIT) KPT/JPS (KA6083) 6/10

• Science (PhDSC) KPT/JPS (KA6754) 2/11

Electronic communication tools like e-mail, bulletin board, i-radio and chat rooms are provided to facilitate interaction among learners, tutors and facilitators.

Where learners study independently according to their time availability.

Face-to-face tutorial sessions are conducted at learning centres during weekends or after office hours.

Open Entry for Degree & MasterThe approval of the Open Entry Policy by Majlis Pendidikan Tinggi Negara (MPTN) has opened another opportunity for OUM to move along with the Government’s aspiration to enhance the educational level of Malaysians. This policy offers those who do not have the chance to enter higher education through the normal channel but have vast relevant working experience through prior learning.

Each application must go through careful filtering at the Faculty level based on the criteria set by the Ministry of Education and OUM. Selected candidates then undergo an assessment process which is determined by the Faculties.

New Open Entry Assessment Route:

Degree : Must have LCE/PMR/SRP and 21 years old on 1st January of year appliedFees : RM125Master : Must have STPM (1 principal) / Diploma and 35 years old on 1st January of year appliedFees : RM150In order to qualify through Open Entry programmes, candidates need to follow specific assessment methods which varies according to the programmes applied.

For more information, visit: http://capl.oum.edu.my(All information correct as of January 2009)

Financial Sources• National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN)• Employee’s Provident Fund (EPF), Account 2 • Study Loan from banks• Easy and Flexible Installment Scheme (0% Interest Rate)

ApplicationApplication is open throughout the year for all programmes. However, intakes are on a semester basis in January, May and September.

Application Procedures1) Complete the OUM application form (Application form can be obtained from

OUM website) or online application.2) Enclose the following: • RM15 for online application (undergraduate application) • Processing fees of RM25 (undergraduate programmes) and RM50

(postgraduate programmes) in the form of bank draft or postal order made payable to UNITEM Sdn. Bhd.

• 2 sets of certified IC copies, all academic certificates and transcripts • 1 RM0.30 stamp

Digital Library OUM’s digital library is ISO Certified (9001:2000) and one of the finest in the region. With a wide collection of physical books and reference material, 45,000 e-books, 10 e-journals databases and 2 e-news.

Services:• Loan services to public • Electronic information services • User education / Information skills • References services • Inter-library loan services • Document delivery services • Liason officers • Past year exam papers

Nationwide Learning CentresOUM has 61 learning centres throughout the country and more are expected in the near future. Facilities at these regional centres include:

• Lecture halls • Fully equipped Digital Library • Tutorial rooms • Computer labs • Administrative office • Learner centre

Open University MalaysiaJalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur ) 603-2773 2002 603-2697 8852 enquiries@oum.edu.my

www.oum.edu.my

Allowed to repeat untilthe candidate passes

• KEDAH 04-441 8582 • P. PINANG 04-390 2006

Learning Centres:

• PERAK 05-254 6006 • N. SEMBILAN 06-761 1003

• JOHOR 07-221 2006 • MELAKA 06-292 1852

• PAHANG 09-572 3777• KELANTAN 09-741 8606

• SABAH 088-712 652• SARAWAK 082-458 602