Multimedia University (MMU)

Background

Multimedia University is Malaysia's first private university. Established in 1996, MMU was conceived to enable Malaysia's transition into a knowledge-based economy, the vehicle of which is the Multimedia Super Corridor.

The university was set up by Telekom Malaysia Berhad to provide qualified human capital for this new economic environment, and was officially launched by the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamed on 9 July 1999.

Now in its 15th year, MMU is an institution that is highly regarded for its innovative approaches to education, as well as for its exceptional emphasis on knowledge creation and management via R&D. Currently, MMU offers courses in the areas of Creative Multimedia, Engineering, Information Technology, Management, Law, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Banking, Finance, and Life Sciences.

MMU is one of the first universities in Malaysia to offer undergraduate courses in Nanotechnology, which will revolutionise the manufacturing and processing industries. With the global population becoming increasingly dependent on electronics, communications and power, MMU graduates look set to tap into most of the growth areas of the coming decades.

As many of our graduates have demonstrated, MMU is also particularly strong in developing creative content experts. The ability to train creative workers is becoming increasingly important as Malaysia and the region begins to make a mark in the fields of design, entertainment and professional services.

Currently, MMU has a population of about 20,000 students, 4,100 of whom come from abroad. Throughout its history, MMU has hosted thousands of international students from 85 countries.

MMU is the first private Malaysian university to be included among the top 200 Asian universities, and is ranked by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) as an "Excellent" Tier-5 university. It has two campuses, one in Cyberjaya, and the other in Melaka.

As of March 2011, MMU has a total of 111 academic programmes that have been accredited by MQA. These programmes are offered via seven faculties and three academic centres.

Academic Strengths

Profile of Lecturers

Centre for Foundation Studies & Extension Education
The Centre prepares students for greater heights of knowledge. It equips students with the necessary specialised fundamental knowledge and skills to successfully pursue an MMU programme. Both local and international school leavers or working adults will be exposed to student-oriented, problem-based and hands-on foundation programmes.

Centre for Diploma Programmes
A diploma enables its holder to enter the workforce with a more modest investment as compared to a degree. While a degree does offer wider career prospects, the diploma is a great choice for those with limited time, funds, or qualifications.

Faculty of Creative Multimedia
The Faculty of Creative Multimedia is the true engine of the new Malaysian economy. Designers, animators, and content developers will one day be sought-after as engineers, administrators, and marketers.

FCM integrates academic study with extensive creative digital technology production work to prepare you for that day.

Faculty of Engineering
Engineering literally enables the facilities and infrastructure for our daily lives. Without engineering, there simple would be no modern life. Engineers from all areas of specialisation are required to maintain and improve our very standards of living.

Future developments can only take place with the contributions and innovations by knowledgeable engineers.

Faculty of Information Technology
The Faculty has designed a series of distinctive programmes that are constantly updated to reflect the rapidly changing technologies in IT and Computer Science.

FIT is actively collaborating with partners such as Microsoft, IBM, Sun, Cisco and more, allowing our staff and students to be among the first in the world to experience cutting edge technologies. Our many learning centres such as the Microsoft IT Academy, the Sun Academic Initiative, Cisco Networking Academy and the Novell Academic Training Partner also give our students an extra edge in the job market.

Faculty of Management
Management is to business and industries like engine oil is to the automobile. At the very basic level, management ensures that trade and production can function properly. With expert management, you can outshell bigger competitors at even bigger profits. At the Faculty, you will be given the keys to a solid mastery of Management.

Faculty of Engineering & Technology
The Faculty provides highly focused engineering programmes. As products on the market become more complex and industries more competitive, companies need specialised graduates to shorten the training period as well as to improve product quality and competitiveness. Courses on offer cater to growing industries, both locally and abroad.

Faculty of Information Science & Technology
The Faculty provides a more focused and specialised approach to IT development and utilisation. The programmes offered by the faculty focus on niche areas which are in demand by the industries. They are geared to propel graduates forward in tandem with the nation's ICT aspirations.

Faculty of Business & Law
Business & Law are indispensable to successful management and administration in both the public and private sectors. In the increasingly globalised economy, organizations, whose members have mastered the many elements of business and law, will have a greater number of tools and solutions at their disposal.

This eventually translates into better chance of success, come economic boom or bust.

Employability of Graduate
90% of MMU graduates secure employment within six months of completing their studies.

Programme Outline

Overview of Programmes Offered

Cyberjaya Campus
Faculty of Creative Multimedia

• Foundation in Creative Multimedia
• B.MM. (Hons.) Media Arts
• B.MM. (Hons.) Animation and Visual Effects
• B.MM. (Hons.) Media Innovation
• B.MM. (Hons.) Interface Design
• B.MM. (Hons.) Virtual Reality

Faculty of Engineering

• B.Eng. (Hons.) Electrical
• B.Eng. (Hons.) Electronics
• B.Eng. (Hons.) Electronics Majoring in Telecommunications
• B.Eng. (Hons.) Electronics Majoring in Computer
• B.Eng. (Hons.) Electronics Majoring in Multimedia
• B.Eng. (Hons.) Electronics Majoring in Microwave and Communications
• B.Eng. (Hons.) Electronics Majoring in Optical Engineering
• B.Eng. (Hons.) Electronics Majoring in Nanotechnology

Faculty of Information Technology

• Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons.)
• B.IT. (Hons.) Information Systems Engineering
• B.IT. (Hons.) Software Engineering
• B.IT. (Hons.) Multimedia Systems
• B.MM. (Hons.) Software Engineering & Games Desig

Faculty of Management

• Bachelor of Accounting (Hons.)
• B.B.A. (Hons.) (Management With Multimedia)
• B.B.A. (Hons.) (Marketing With Multimedia)
• B.B.A. (Hons.) (Finance With Multimedia)
• Bachelor of Financial Engineering (Hons.)
• Bachelor of Economics (Hons.) (Analytical Economics)
• Bachelor of Electronic Commerce (Hons.)

Centre for Foundation Studies & Extension Education

• Foundation in Engineering
• Foundation in Information Technology
• Foundation in Management

Institute for Postgraduate Studies

• Programmes by Research
  - Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
  - Master of Engineering Science (M.Eng.Sc.)
  - Master of Science (Information Technology) [M.Sc.(I.T.)]
  - Master of Science (Creative Multimedia) [M.Sc. (C.M.)]
  - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Programmes by Coursework
  - Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
  - Master of Computer Science (Software Engineering & Software Architecture)
  - Master of Engineering (Photonics)
  - Master of Information Technology (Multimedia Computing)
  - Master of Knowledge Management with Multimedia
  - Master of Multimedia (E-learning Technologies)
• Programmes by Coursework and Dissertation
  - Master of Engineering (Telecommunications)
  - Master of Engineering (Microelectronics)
  - Master of Engineering (Embedded System)
  - Master of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Management)
  - Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)

Melaka Campus
Faculty of Engineering & Technology

• B.Eng. (Hons.) Mechanical
• B.Eng. (Hons.) Electronics Majoring In Robotics And Automation
• B.Eng. (Hons.) Electronics Majoring In Telecommunication

Faculty of Information Science & Technology

• B.IT. (Hons.) Data Communications & Networking
• B.IT. (Hons.) Security Technology
• B.IT. (Hons.) Artificial Intelligence
• Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Bio-Informatics
• Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Medical Information Technolog

Faculty of Business & Law

• Bachelor of Accounting (Hons.)
• B.B.A. (Hons.) (Banking And Finance)
• B.B.A. (Hons.) (Human Resource Management)
• B.B.A. (Hons.) (International Business)
• B.B.A. (Hons.) (Marketing Management)
• Bachelor of Business and Knowledge Management (Hons.)
• Bachelor of Law (Hons.

Centre for Diploma Programmes

• Diploma in Information Technology
• Diploma in Business Information Systems
• Diploma in Telecommunication Engineering
• Diploma in Electronic Engineering
• Diploma in Accounting
• Diploma in Business Administration

Centre for Foundation Studies & Extension Education

• Foundation in Engineering
• Foundation in Information Technology
• Foundation in Management
• Foundation in Law
• Foundation in Life Sciences

Partner Universities, International Links & Their Outstanding Features

• Staff Development, Joint Research and Seminars, Student and Staff Exchange (Abstadt Sigmaringen University, Germany)
• Collaborative Research Exchange (Concordia University Canada)
• Student and Staff Exchange, Joint research & development (Haute Ecole De La Province de Liege, BELGIUM )
• Human Resource Training Programmes, Student Exchange and Staff Exchange, Joint Research and Seminars (Dankook University, Korea)
• Student Exchange & Staff Exchange, Academic Programs Exchange, Joint Research, (Kyung Hee University, South Korea)
• Students Exchange and Staff Exchange, R&D (Hanyang University, South Korea)
• Students Exchange and Staff Exchange, Proposed Joint R&D (Rajamangkhala University of Technology Isan, Thailand)
• Students Exchange and Staff Exchange, Internship Exchange Programme (Chonnam National University, Korea)
• Industrial Training, Staff Exchange, Sabbatical Training, Joint Research and Seminar Programmes (Mahasarakham University, Thailand)
• Staff & Student Exchange Programme, Internship Exchange Programme (Dongseo University, Korea)
• Students Exchange and Staff Exchange, R&D (Vrije University, Belgium)
• Students Exchange and Staff Exchange, R&D (Avans University of Applied Sciences, The Netherland)

Academic Facilities & Resources

• Law Library
• Research Library
• Online Journals
• Dewan Tun Canselor
• Multipurpose Hall
• Tutorial Rooms
• Multipurpose field
• Souvenir Shop / Book Store
• Computer Labs
• Language Labs
• Recording Lab
• Gallery
• Research labs
• Studios
• Digital Home
• Lecture Rooms / Theatres
• Siti Hasmah Digital Library
• Binding, Printing & Photocopying Services

Student Support Services & Student Development Activities

• The Students One Stop Center & ALUMNI (SOSCA) is a place for students to get answers and receive assistance without the hassle of going from one department to another. It aims to provide a diverse range of services to our students and to ensure that their studying in MMU is a pleasant journey.
• Student Affairs Division :
  • Encourages students to participate in co-curriculum activities
  • Builds students to be good future leaders
  • Organises and conducts student development programmes
  • Provides training and exposes students to MMU's procedures and policies in conducting events
  • Coordinates, provides advice and monitors students' programmes
  • Provides assistance in accommodation, food, transportation and insurance services
  • Provides counseling
  • Monitors students' discipline

Scholarships & Financial Aid

• Merit Scolarship
• Bank Negara
• PTPTN
• Bursa Saham Malaysia Bhd
• Dialog Telekom
• GAB Foundation
• Gamuda Bhd
• HDC Scholarship
• IJM Scholarship
• Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam
• KOUK Foundation
• MARA
• PERKESO
• Permodalan Nasional Berhad
• PETRONAS
• Sin Chew Daily Education
• STAR Education Fund
• SUK Pulau Pinang
• Suruhanjaya Sekuriti
• UMW Scholarship
• UTSB Scholarship
• Villa Foundation
• Yayasan Johor
• Yayasan Khazanah Asia
• Yayasan Pahang
• Yayasan PROTON
• Yayasan Terengganu
• Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd
• Hong Leong Foundation
• Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam, Sabah
• Multimedia Scholarship Foundation
• Pinjaman Pelajaran Kerajaan Neberi Selangor
• Tabung Amanah Pendidikan Negeri Melaka
• Yayasan Khazanah Watan
• Yayasan Sime Darby Bhd
• Yayasan Telekom Malaysia
• Malaysian Rubber Export Promotion Council (MREPC) Scholarship

Recognition & Achievements

• MQA
• CLP
• EAC
• BOE
• MIA
• MICPA
• ACCA
• CIMA
• ICAEW
• CPA
• Washington Accord

Achievements in the last two years :
2011 - Winner of the Brand Excellence Award (Services- Professional) organized by MITI
2010 - Rated 'Excellent' in SETARA, the rating system for Universities & University Colleges

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