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Introduction
The Malaysian Association of Private Colleges and Universities (MAPCU) was
established on 18 March 1997. It stands as Malaysia’s most prestigious
group of private colleges and universities with membership from major and
well-established private colleges and universities. All members off er post
secondary and / or tertiary level courses independently and/or in
collaboration with established local and foreign institutions of higher
learning.
MAPCU is recognized by the Ministry of Education, the National
Accreditation Board, the Multimedia Development Corporation, the
Ministry of Finance, and the Economic Planning Unit of the Prime
Minister's Department.
The MAPCU Scholarship Programme was launched by the then
Minister of Education, Y.B. Dato' Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak in
1999. MAPCU member institutions have collectively offered over RM4
million worth of scholarships since its inception in 1999.
MAPCU’s Credentials
Recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education, the National Accreditation
Board, the Multimedia Development Corporation, the Ministry of Finance,
the Economic Planning Unit of the Prime Minister's Department, the
Ministry of Human Resources, the Ministry of International Trade & Industry,
the National Economic Action Council, and the Malaysian International
&Industry (MICCI).
Member of the following boards and panels:
- The MSC Education Advisory Panel
- Lembaga Penganugerahan Sijil/Diploma Politeknik
(Board of Polytechnic Certificate / Diploma Award)
- Lembaga Kurikulum Kursus Pengajian Dan Program Latihan Politeknik
(Board of Polytechnic Curriculum and Training Programmes)
- Coalition of Service Industries Malaysia (CSIM)
- Malaysian Services Development Council (MSDC)
Objectives
Operating in 'smart partnership' with the government and its agencies, MAPCU
serves to harness the full potential of Malaysia's private higher education
industry. This is backed by the association's objectives which include:
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Promoting and coordinating the growth and development of Malaysia's
private higher education industry while contributing towards the social
and economic development of the country
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Identifying and studying industry problems and implementing solutions
in cooperation with relevant government bodies and agencies
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Encouraging and promoting the practice of professionalism, integrity and
quality amongst members
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Protecting and representing the legitimate interests of members in
legislation, policies and procedures
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Enhancing the quality and delivery of courses and programmes by
members
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Affiliations with international associations and bodies
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Representation on national level committees, councils and boards set up
by the government and other relevant non-government agencies in an
advisory, strategic and consultative capacity
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Playing a major role in helping the government to establish Malaysia as a
regional centre of education excellence
Code of Ethics
In
upholding the principles of the National Education Philosophy and
in its efforts to promote professionalism, integrity and quality
in private colleges, members of MAPCU are committed to the
following principles:
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To
ensure thc disclosure of full, fair and accurate information
regarding programmes offered through responsible advertising and
counselling.
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To
ensure that admission standards are maintained within a framework
of well-defined policies and procedures.
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To only
engage in fair and ethical recruitment and promotional practices.
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To
ensure that qualified and competent staff are engaged to provide
the academic and administrative support required for the
programmes offered.
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To
ensure on-going high academic standards through the implementation
of quality assurance mechanisms.
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To
provide appropriate physical resources, materials and facilities
in the delivery of programmes.
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To
provide support services, premises and facilities that will
safeguard the safety, security and well-being of students.
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To
ensure provision ofthe necessary contact hours required for
respective programmes and the provision of pastoral care.
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To
ensure that all courses conducted have received all the necessary
approvals from the appropriate authorities.
Roles & Aspirations
MAPCU is
committed to making the pursuit of higher education affordable
while helping the Government reduce the outflow of funds for
education overseas. Its members have collaborated with the
Government in pioneering several innovative concepts in private
higher education, including:
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Establishing branch campuses
of reputable foreign universities in Malaysia. Exact similarity
with the parent university is maintained in terms of course
content, academic standards and degrees awarded, albeit locally
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Offering twinning degree programmes in which studies are conducted partly in
Malaysia and completed abroad at the foreign partner university.
In certain cases, programmes may now be conducted entirely in
Malaysia although the degrees continue to be conferred by the
foreign universities.
Additionally, students are offered other alternatives to gain
recognised tertiary qualifications such as:
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Local
and foreign Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma
Courses
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Local
and international professional courses
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Credit
transfer courses
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Complete
foreign undergraduate degree courses on a distance learning mode
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Complete
foreign external undergraduate degree courses, such as the London
University External Degree
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Complete
post-graduate business and computer degree courses
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Twinning
programmes with local universities
Assurance of Quality Education
MAPCU
members serve as a vital conduit for the transfer of knowledge and
technology from some of the finest universities in the world.
Subscribing to the stringent standards or their foreign partners
in terms of curricula, teaching methods and academic performance,
these private colleges play a crucial role in enhancing the
country's intellectual and professional horizons. Plans to
establish research capabilities and facilities in the near future
will add greater credence to Malaysia's standing in academia.
First-Class Academic & Extra Curricular Facilities
The
provision of environments conducive to the pursuit of academic
excellence and the overall development of standards cannot be
over-emphasised. Thus, in addition to lecture halls and
classrooms, several MAPCU members have made substantial
investments in purpose-built campuses. In some cases, they
incorporate recreational and residential facilities.
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