On 5th October 2004, Open University Malaysia (OUM) was privileged to play host to Prof Dr Hans J.A. van Ginkel and Prof Dato’ A.H. Zakri, Director, Institute of Advanced Studies, United Nations University (UNU).

In a meeting with Prof Dr Ansary Ahmad, Senior Vice-President of OUM, the visitors were briefed on the achievements of OUM to date, from hosting the UNESCO Portal for the Asia Pacific Region to being involved in the Asia Cooperation Dialogue and preparing a blue-print on e-Education for the Ministry of Higher Education.

Prof Dato’ Zakri suggested that OUM could increase its profile in the region through collaboration with UNU. Possible areas include peace governance, environment issues and global learning. OUM could play a role in module content development in areas such as diplomacy, WTO negotiation and environment. The proposed Masters in International Water Resource Management is one possible area of mutual interest. With Canada looking seriously in water issues, OUM could team up with UNU to approach funding sources like the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Canadian agencies.

A certificate presentation ceremony was held at OUM on 8th October 2004 for 26 successful students who completed their certificates in a joint programme between NTP World Forum Sdn Bhd and the Institute of Professional Development (IPD), OUM.

Certificates in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations and in Purchasing and Inventory Management were awarded at the ceremony attended by Ms Eskay Ng, Corporate Training Manager from NTP World Forum Sdn Bhd and En Repin Ibrahim, General Manager, Business Development and Management Services, OUM.

As in the previous semesters, OUM embarked on an aggressive marketing campaign and previews from 8-24th October 2004 of what would be offered come January 2005 semester. Several teams comprising academic, administrative and marketing staff covered the length and breadth of the country relaying information pertaining to the programmes to be offered for January 2005.
They are:

• Diploma in Information Technology (KP/JPS (KA 2565) 4/05)
  
• Diploma in Management (KP/JPS (KA 2987) 5/06)
  
• Diploma in Technology Management (KP/JPS (KA 4384) 7/07)
  
• Bachelor (Honours) Information Technology (KP/JPS (KN 2567) 5/06)
  
• Bachelor (Honours) Multimedia Communication (KP/JPS (KA 3587) 10/07)
  
• Bachelor (Honours) Information Technology & Management (KP/JPS (KA 3290) 8/07)
  
• Bachelor (Honours) Management (KP/JPS (KA 2988) 5/06)
  
• Bachelor (Honours) Business Administration (KP/JPS (KA 3289) 4/07)
  
• Bachelor (Honours) Technology Management (KP/JPS (KA 4385) 7/09)
  
• Master of Information Technology (KP/JPS (KA 4389) 11/08)
  
• Master of Management (KP/JPS (KA 4392) 12/08)
  
• Master of Business Administration (KP/JPS (KA 4391) 12/08)
  

Entry Requirements :

Diploma

• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with credits in any three (3) subjects.

Bachelor Degree

• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with credits in any three (3) subjects including Bahasa Malaysia, AND
  
• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with 2 principals, OR
  
• Certificate of Matriculation from an IPTA, OR
  
• Diploma from an IPTA or IPTS, OR
  
• Five (5) years work experience

Application Procedures :
Interested candidates can apply through online application.

• Diploma & Bachelor Programmes - Master Programmes
  

Alternatively, you can download the application form (Diploma & Bachelor Programmes) or drop by to the Main Campus or Regional Learning Centres for further information.

Please send all required documents with the completed application form

to: Marketing Unit, Open University Malaysia