Multimedia University (MMU)

Background

Multimedia University (MMU) was established in 1996 by Telekom Malaysia Berhad with the aim of producing graduates schooled with the latest developments of IT and multimedia, and who are adept with the ability to innovate, contribute and lead in the new millennium.

As the first Government-approved private university in Malaysia, MMU plays an important role in providing worldclass education within the broad sphere of telecommunications, multimedia, computers, digital art, animation, information technology, software development, and management. Its official launch on 9 July 1999 by former Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamed signified a heavy responsibility that encompasses the scope of a truly world class institution – to be the catalyst for the development of the MSC and the nation.

Growing to over 21,000 students in 11 years, MMU has achieved a lot in a relatively short period of time, earning itself the position of one of the biggest private universities in Malaysia. The university runs two campuses, its original campus in the historical city of Melaka, and another in Cyberjaya.

Cyberjaya Campus
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Information Technology
Faculty of Management
Faculty of Creative Multimedia

Melaka Campus
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Faculty of Information, Science and Technology
Faculty of Business and Law

Vision

To be a premier university that propagates the generation and dissemination of knowledge in cutting edge technologies.

Mission

• To deliver quality academic programmes based on state-of-the-art R&D.
• To attract and nurture quality minds who will contribute towards the global knowledge economy.
• To inculcate a strong research culture within a dynamic, efficient and effective team of academic and support staff.
• To be financially self-sustaining via education and the commercialisation of R&D products and services.

Academic Strengths

Profile of Lecturers
The academic staff at MMU are excellent and well-qualified lecturers who have strong backgrounds in their various areas of expertise. There are 849 full time academic staff at both Cyberjaya and Melaka campuses. Out of this number, 154 hold PhDs, 435 have Master’s degrees and 259 have Bachelor’s degrees. This does not include the part time academic staff of 187 employees.

Course Contents
Having the reputation for providing innovative education, Multimedia University is undisputedly one of the leading Malaysian universities for the Knowledge Era. Currently, MMU offers courses in the areas of Engineering, Information Technology, Management, Law, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Finance, Bio-Medical Sciences and Creative Multimedia.

MMU aims to educate the people in the power of multimedia technology and what it can do to enrich the nation in diversified ways. Combining computer and web-based interactive learning, extensive research, and in-depth programmes in an open and conducive environment for teaching and research, MMU graduates will be equipped with advanced knowledge and skills in the fields pertaining to modern technology and multimedia to meet the demands of the future job market.

Employability of Graduates
MMU graduates, renowned for their quality, consistently achieve a high employment rate within the industry. To date, MMU has produced 19,620 graduates, and a recent survey demonstrates that 96% of these secure employment within 6 months after the completion of their studies. It has also grown an outstanding pool of international students numbering over 3,700 from 79 countries, making MMU the private university with the highest number of international students.

Programme Outline

International Links
Notable partnerships initiated or launched in the past year include:

• Student Exchange & Staff Exchange, Academic Programme Exchange, Joint Research, Scholarships (Sriwijaya University, Indonesia)
• Joint Degree Programme, Staff Development, Joint Research and Seminars, Student and Staff Exchange (Sekolah Tinggi Managemen Bisnis Telkom, Bandung, Indonesia)
• Joint Degree Programme, Staff Development, Joint Research and Seminars, Student and Staff Exchange (Sekolah Tinggi Technologi Telkom, Bandung, Indonesia)
• Joint Curriculum Development, Courses, Human Resource Training Programmes, Student Exchange and Staff Exchange, Sabbatical Training, Joint Research and Seminars (Dian Nuswantoro University, Semarang)
• Joint R&D and Student Exchange (Information and Communication University, Korea)
• Joint Research Projects, Exchange of Scientists, Experts and other Scientific personnel, Exchange of Scientific and Technological Information and Publications, Organization of Conferences, Workshops (Khprezm Mamun Academy, Uzbekistan)
• Student Exchange and Staff Exchange, Proposed Joint R&D (Alagappa University, India)
• Student Exchange and Staff Exchange, Proposed Joint R&D (University of Fukui, Japan)
• Student Exchange and Staff Exchange, Proposed Joint R&D (Falah International University, Saudi Arabia)
• Student Exchange and Staff Exchange, Proposed Joint R&D (Termez University, Termez, Uzbekistan)
• Student Exchange, Faculty Exchange, Cooperative Research Projects, Joint Programmes (Taiwan University of Science and Technology)
• Student Exchange, Faculty Exchange, Cooperative Research Projects, Joint Programmes (Lanzhou Foreign Language and Vocational College, China)
• Student Exchange, Staff Exchange, Postgraduate Scholarships and Joint R&D (Tashkent State Technical University, Uzbekistan)
• Joint Curriculum Development, Industrial Training, Staff Exchange, Sabbatical Training, Joint Research and Seminar Programmes, Joint Diploma/ Degree Programmes (Payame Noor University, Iran)
• Joint Curriculum Development, Industrial Training, Staff Exchange, Sabbatical Training, Joint Research and Seminar Programmes, Joint Diploma/ Degree Programmes (Qazvin Islamic Azad University)

International Recognition and Accreditation

Under the Academic Quality Assurance, MMU promotes public confidence that the quality and standards of its academic programmes is continually safeguarded and enhanced. A total of 92 programmes have been accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) while 119 programmes have been approved by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE).

MMU’s professional courses like engineering and accounting are also recognised by their respective professional bodies such as the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and the Malaysian Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA). MMU has also gained recognition from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), UK and CPA, Australia for its accounting programme.

Academic Facilities & Resources

MMU is equipped with various intelligent features such as multimedia learning facilities, intelligent building systems, electronic governance, a digital library, and an integrated campus management system. All its faculties are equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and cuttingedge equipment.

Faculties in MMU have also stepped up their alliances with the best teaching resources in the world to off er compelling degree programmes. Such partnerships have brought a wealth of learning opportunities to MMU students and enhanced the market value of MMU degrees worldwide. MMU also has the advantageous position in its relationship with major industry players. Leading international companies such as Alcatel, Fujitsu, Lucent Technology, Motorola, IBM, INTEL and Microsoft work closely with MMU in providing feedback which translates into more industryfocussed courses. With these benefits, MMU is able to produce students who are more industry savvy and relevant to the needs of the industry.

In its effort to enhance research and development activities in various niche areas, the University has formed 14 Research Centres where academic staff and students collaborate on areas such as nanotechnology, microsystems, biometrics, virtual reality, microwave and telecommunications, engineering, photonics, advanced robotics and business.

Student Support Services & Student Developmental Activities

In its commitment to provide a conducive environment for learning, MMU has developed a wide range of administrative, counselling and support services for all its students. Students will be able to adjust quickly and effectively to the new environment as they are provided with support facilities throughout their courses.

The Student Affairs Division has a Counselling Unit set up to organise and implement activities that encourage the maximum growth of students’ general skills, maturity and perceptiveness. Besides that, to ensure the mental and spiritual development of students, the Student Affairs Division also organises Student Development Programmes through leadership camps, community services as well as seminars and workshops. For students who wish to seek advice on career matters, the staff are always available to provide students with career-related assistance including Internship Programmes, HRDC scheme and so on.

Scholarships/ Financial Aid

MMU’s education financing is handled by the Admission and Bursary Division (ANB). As of 2008, there are 151 local and international organisations that offer loans and scholarships to MMU students in diploma, bachelor and postgraduate programmes. In 2008, Cyberjaya students received loans and scholarships from 55 organisations, while the students in Melaka received financial aid from 52 organisations. The total number of students who received financial aid in 2008 was 38,817.

Recognition & Achievements

Types of Achievement by Students/Lecturers
The members of the faculty and student body received several noteworthy awards including:

• Best Tertiary Student Project, Category (Software and Hardware), Asia Pacific ICT Awards 2008 (APICTA 2008)
• Google Summer of Code, April 2008
• Second Place, 1st Regional Cisco Asia Pacific Netrider Challenge 2008
• Silver Medal, 19th International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition 2008
• Fulbright Scholar Program
• Malaysia Robocon 2008, Champion and Best Engineering Award
• International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2008, Gold Medals
• ROBOCON 2008 (International Level), Best Manual Machine Award
• ROBOGAMEZ 2008, 2nd place and Fastest Maze Solving Award
• The 7th IEEE International Conference on Cybernetic Intelligent Systems, Best Paper Award
• Motorola Gold Award 2008
• International Hacking Competition 2008 (iHack2008), 1st Runner-up in Student Security Project Exhibition & Presentation Category
• The 6th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law, Moot Competition 2008, Hong Kong, Runner-up
• Malaysian Trades Union Congress for contribution to the Malaysian Trade Union Movement and the development of Industrial Law and Practices
• CPA Australia Book Prize Award 2008 for an outstanding Bachelor of Accounting Student

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