Postgraduate study is significantly important when you aim to reposition your career or to begin scientific research.
Open University Malaysia or better known as OUM was established as the seventh private university in Malaysia on 10 August 2000. Although incorporated as a private university under the Private Higher Education Institution Act 1996, the University leverages on the quality, prestige and capabilities of its strategic partners - representing a consortium of the 11 public universities. OUM adopts the motto “University for All” which is consistent with its philosophy to democratise education. This philosophy underlines the belief that education should be made available
to all, regardless of time, place, age and social economic background. The open and distance learning (ODL) mode is specifically targeted at working adults who need to take care of their families as well as manage their careers while pursuing higher education.
OUM now stands tall with a cumulative learner enrolment exceeding 79,000 compared with its initial intake of 753 students in August 2001. Only four programmes were offered then but the number has since grown to 70, covering programmes from diploma to postgraduate levels.
In May 2007, the Education Ministry in collaboration with OUM launched the Distance Learning Programme for Teachers in Remote Areas that provided the opportunities for some 200 teachers serving in remote areas to further their study. More importantly, 19 of OUM’s programmes have been accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
OUM is the first institution to be given the approval by the Ministry of Higher Education to implement the Open Entry system in 2006 which allows the University to admit learners based on assessment of their prior learning experience.
Faculties and Academic Programmes
Academic programmes in the various disciplines are being offered
by the following faculties, centres and schools.
Support Services
The following centres and institutes were established to complement
and support the delivery of the University’s academic programmes.
Learning Centres
Apart from its main campus located at Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala
Lumpur, OUM has established a strong network of learning centres
nationwide. Besides its own building, it also uses facilities at selected
public and private institutions of higher learning for teaching and
learning. These learning centres are strategically located in major
cities and towns throughout Malaysia.
Currently, OUM has 61 Learning Centres nationwide. The Learning Centres are managed by a team of administrators. These centres are fully-equipped with tutorial rooms, computer laboratories, library and Internet facilities.
Introduction
The Centre for Graduate Studies (CGS) aims to provide quality
postgraduate programmes in the open and distance learning
environment through multi-mode learning methods. It is the nerve
centre for postgraduate studies in OUM. It plans, manages and
coordinates all postgraduate programmes at the University, working
in concert with the subject matter experts, facilitators, moderators,
supervisors, examiners and other professionals.
The objectives of the Centre are to:
The major functions of the Centre are to:
Currently, CGS manages the following programmes:
Master’s Degrees
PhD Degrees
2006
2007
Technology Business Review Award for Excellence in Education
for Continuous Learning and Adult Education
2008
How to Apply
To apply for admission to OUM, log on to www.oum.edu.my, the
University’s website for online application OR obtain a copy of the
printed Application Form from OUM office.
Application Procedure
Remarks
Send completed applications to:
The Registrar
Centre for Graduate Studies
Open University Malaysia
Admission and Record Unit
Floor 12B, Menara Dato’ Onn,
Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC)
Jalan Tun Ismail,
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Address :
Open University Malaysia (OUM)
Jalan Tun Ismail
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Wilayah Persekutuan
Tel : 603 - 2773 2056 / 2047 / 2058 / 2057 / 2056 / 2066 / 2737 / 2755
Fax : 603 - 2697 8852
Email : Click here to email
Website : http://www.oum.edu.my
Contact Person :
Justin Chong
(Marketing Manager)
For detailed listing of the courses available, click here.
