In the spirit of helping the Bumiputera students to further their studies at a much higher level, the pre-diploma science program was introduced. The Pre-Diploma (Science) programme, initially known as Pre-Science (Pra-Sains) started in ITM Sarawak in July 1992 with a pioneer batch of fifty-five students. The programme was introduced to help Bumiputera students from the science stream, as well as to enable those who possess the necessary qualifications to further their studies at the tertiary level. The programme also aims to prepare and better equip the students before they join the Science and Technology (S & T) based diploma programmes. The programme was specifically established to cater for the students who do not qualify to go straight to diploma/matriculation as well as to give a second opportunity to the students to go for their dream ambition. The duration of the study is one to two semesters. In this programme, the students are exposed to basic courses such as Basic Mathematics, Chemistry, Physic, Biology and English Language. With the introduction of Mengubah Destini Anak Bangsa (MDAB) program, Pre-Diploma (Science) has been rebranded and put under MDAB. The program code was then changed to PD007. The students who are offered under MDAB are waived from paying any fees and are given monthly allowance. The selection of students to be put under this program depends on the income of the family. For those students who do not qualify for this programme will be put under normal Pre-Diploma Science with the programme code of PD008.
The program provides the business world with multi-skilled knowledge workers who are equipped with a comprehensive range of skills including managerial, technological (substantial computer applications) and communication skills. This program includes the following courses: - Business Management - Human Resource Management - Operations Management - Marketing - International Business - Entrepreneurship
The program provides the business world with multi-skilled knowledge workers who are equipped with a comprehensive range of skills including managerial, technological (substantial computer applications) and communication skills. This program includes the following courses: - Risk & Insurance - Investment Management - Banking Operations - Finance of International Trade - Financial Analysis - Fundamentals of Islamic Banking - International Banking - Credit Management
This course is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and understanding of establishing and managing a plantation. Students following this two and half (2 1/2) year programme will learn the latest techniques of Plantation Management, Agricultural Science, Farm Mechanization, Accounting, Plant Science, Agricultural Economics, Soil Science, Industrial Relations, Personnel Management, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Extension and Agricultural Marketing.
In the spirit of helping the Bumiputera students to further their studies at a much higher level, the pre-diploma science program was introduced. T The programme was introduced to help Bumiputera students to enable those who possess the necessary qualifications to further their studies at the tertiary level. The programme also aims to prepare and better equip the students before they join the Social Science based diploma programmes. The programme was specifically established to cater for the students who do not qualify to go straight to diploma/matriculation as well as to give a second opportunity to the students to go for their dream ambition.The duration of the study is one to one semesters.
Diploma in Halal Management is a programme aimed at producing industry ready graduates who are knowledgeable with the fundamental in Halal management. The Graduates able to look forward to a bright future in the growth halal industry in the area of nutrition, halal related services, hospitality & tourism, quality management, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, finance and entrepreneurship. Upon completion of this programme, the students will equip with industry ready skills and academic knowledge that will provide the student with succeeds in the industry in order to materializing Malaysia as a global Halal Hub. In addition, the diploma graduates able to further their degree at UiTM or other Malaysia's Higher Learning Institution.
Diploma in Computer Science (CS110) is a program that is conducted over five (5) semesters (2 1/2 years) in UiTM Cawangan Sarawak. The objectives of this program are: - to prepare students for the challenging tasks by providing courses from the abstraction level up until implementation and deployment. - to shape the mind and body of the students into strong and versatile individuals that are capable to cope with the demanding computing work environment. - to let students feel a real work environment. The content designed for the curriculum covers the courses such as basic computing, programming, operating systems, networking, database, as well as Mathematics and English.
These programmes include the fundamentals, theory and application in Civil Engineering. All the diploma programmes offer basic courses in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and introduction to engineering fundamentals such as technical and building drawings. During the second year, emphasis is placed on fundamental engineering knowledge in engineering sciences, mechanics and analysis. In the final year, students will carry out analysis and group design work which include experiences using software.
Diploma in Public Administration (DPA) was introduced in 1967 and has been a pioneer academic programme offered by the Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies (FSPPP). Since its inception, DPA has produced many successful graduates and prominent public figures in the country. In this full-time programme, students will be exposed to multiple disciplines of knowledge in the areas of Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Statistics, Coputer Science, Accounting and Economics. - DPA full-time programme is offered in UiTM campuses in Seremban 3, Sungai Petani, Machang, Raub, Kota Kinabalu and Samarahan 2 on full time basis. DPA Flexible Learning (ePJJ) Programme is offered in UiTM campuses in Bandaraya Melaka, Shah Alam, Sungai Petani, Seri Iskandar, Jengka, Dungun, Kota Bharu, Kota Kinabalu and Samarahan 2.
Diploma in Science (DIS) was introduced in the May 2001 Academic session with a pioneer batch of thirty-three students. Initially, this programme was conducted over 5 semesters (2 1/2 years). From June 2003 onwards, the new curriculum structure was introduced and the tenure of study was extended to 6 semesters (3 years). The introduction of the DIS programme to this campus also marked another important chapter for UiTM Sarawak as this programme caters for aspiring students who are interested in the field of applied sciences. Starting from November 2013, the program is back to be conducted over 5 semester (2 1/2 years). This program emphasizes on strengthening the knowledge of students in Science and Mathematics. Apart from this, students are also exposed to various lab skills that cover the area of Chemistry, Physics and Biology. The graduate of this program can further their studies in a vast area at degree level. The students have the option to do their degree in the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, Faculty of Health Science and the Faculty of Medicine, in any universities in Malaysia.
The Diploma in Industrial Chemistry (DIC), is a three year programme with its main focus to turn the students into multi-skilled graduates with good personal traits and knowledge. With the establishment of Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE), the demand for semi-skilled graduates in Sarawak has grown remarkably. Due to this, the DIC programme was further expanded to UiTM Sarawak in Jun 2013 with its first intake of twenty-one students. The introduction of this programme in UiTM Sarawak is very significant in order to cater for the growing demand from the chemical industries particularly in the sectors of petrochemicals, polymers, upstream and downstream of petroleum and gas, specialty chemicals and oleochemicals. Some of the courses taken by the students in this programme are organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry and analytical chemistry. Apart from these, the students also will take some basic courses in Chemical Engineering namely Unit Operation, Process Control, Industrial Process, Fluid Mechanic, Heat Transfer and Thermodynamic. The students of this program also will attend a three-month industrial training which will further expose them to the industrial workplace and environment. The industrial training will give more experience and value-added advantage to the students, to prepare them for the working world. The graduates of the Diploma in Industrial Chemistry can further their studies in any relevant degree program offered by the Faculty of Applied Sciences, UiTM Shah Alam as well as in other public or private universities in Malaysia.
With the establishment of the Halal Hub in Tanjung Manis under SCORE development, the human resource in the field of food technology is thus in great demand. This three-year diploma programme offers students to venture into the application of science and technology in all processes of producing food from raw materials. The students will be exposed to current technology and will be nurtured to be highly innovative in their approach. The program also emphasizes on laboratory skill where students will work in a very conducive and well-equipped laboratories. Apart from normal lecture, students will have the opportunity to work in various laboratories namely Food Sensory Lab, Food Microbiology Lab, Food Engineering Lab, Food Instrumentation Lab and Food Processing Lab. Among the courses offered in this programme include Food Chemistry, Food Processing, Food Engineering, Food Analysis and Principles of Food Preservation. The students of this program will also go for a three-month industrial training at their last semester. The graduate of this diploma program can straight opt for to work or continue their study at degree level, taking similar area of studies or other relevant degree programmes especially under the Faculty of Applied Sciences, UiTM Shah Alam.
The Diploma in Tourism Management programme was introduced in 1976. This two and the half year programme expose students to the world of tourism. The programme was designed to provide students with comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge and hands-on experience at operational and management levels. Since then, this programme has developed an excellent reputation within the tourism industry in the country for the quality of the graduates. Further, the programme intention is to produce graduates who are skilled or semi-professionals in the tourism industry. Students are able to apply the knowledge, understanding and practical experience in the provision of quality products and services to government agencies and the hospitality industry. The curriculum offers a balance between knowledge and practical application to ensure that students are well equipped with knowledge and hands-on experience, hence able to obtain immediate employment in the hospitality industry upon graduation. In addition, the industrial training programme will provide students with valuable experience, which will assist them in their career planning as well as full-time job opportunities. Through its strong curriculum design that involves participation from the industry and various stakeholders, students will have an exciting career opportunity at management, supervisory and administrative positions in the tourism industry.
The AC110 programme has been designed with the objective of training Bumiputera in the field of accountancy at a sub professional level. The duration of the full-time course of this programme is 2 1/2 years. The AC110 programme is divided into 5 semesters with the emphasis on inter-disciplinary approach to accounting. The AC110 qualification has been recognized by the Government of Malaysia as a sub-professional qualification. Details of the AC110 Programme are as follows: Course Structure Semester 1 Fundamentals of Islam Microeconomics Integrated Language Skills 1 Financial Accounting 1 National Kesatria I Business Mathematics Introduction to Business Study Skills Semester 2 Islamic Thought and Civilization Integrated Language Skills II Financial Accounting 2 National Kesatria II Fundamental Cost Accounting Fundamentals of Management Introduction to Statistics Semester 3 Computerised Accounting Fundamental of Islamic Accounting Integrated Language Skills III Financial Accounting 3 National Kesatria III Introduction to Commercial Law Cost and Management Accounting 1 Semester 4 Macroeconomics Financial Accounting 4 Introduction to Partnership and Company Law Cost and Management Accounting Fundamental Financial Management Taxation Semester 5 Auditing Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship Financial Accounting 5 Financial Statement Analysis Fundamentals of Marketing Taxation 2
AD111 | 5 SEMESTERS The programme focuses on technical knowledge and practical skills in graphics topics, such as imaging (photographic, graphic design and illustration), typography (the style, size and arrangement of letters), textures, lines and colours. It also focuses on comprehensive lectures and design software training on the practical skills in graphic design.
This studio-based programme is designed to provide in-depth studies towards personal development for those who wish to pursue an interest in fine art. Students will have the opportunity to intensively explore various fields of specialisation, emphasising on the development of studio skills related to painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture.
Programme will exposed students to the fundamental of electrical and electronic engineering, concepts and application of power generation, transmission and distribution. With an emphasis on the utilization and control of power and technology, the programme will provide students with a strong foundation for the challenges ahead. Students will be exposed to industrial environment during their industrial attachment. They are given freedom to choose their area of interest in doing their final year project based on electrical and electronics concept.
The profession of chemical engineers uses the knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences gained through study and practical experience and this knowledge is applied through analysis and design to solve problems as well as to develop processes and systems for the benefits of mankind. To help the chemical engineers in the chemical industries, a large number of skilled technical personnel are very much required. Realising this need, we designed a curriculum towards the conferment of the Diploma in Chemical Engineering. The first intake of students in Universiti Teknologi MARA Sarawak began in 2007. This programme also is offered at the UiTM Pasir Gudang, Johor and UiTM Bukit Besi, Terengganu campuses. This is a three (3) year programme which consists of six (6) semesters. For final semester, students are required to undergo the industrial training to complete their Diploma programme. The engineering courses are structured into three categories namely concepts and theories, humanity and liberalisation as well as competency and skills courses.
The Program aims to fulfil the needs for the information and knowledge workers who play a vital role in the information industry. The graduates are educated to gain knowledge on information literacy, information handling, information communication and technology applications to carry out the success of vision 2020. The government realized the importance of information and knowledge as the lifeblood of the information society to improve the quality of life, economy and work environment including facilitate a better and more structured decision making process. Malaysia has been transformed from the industrial age to information age, the endeavor to support this includes the progress of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) to support the information industry. Therefore the main objective of this program is to equip graduates with cutting edge knowledge and information management skills to help accomplish government aspire towards vision 2050. Mode Duration : Full-time : 2 1/2 years (5 semesters) Flexible Learning (ePJJ) : 4 years - 5 years
The nursing programme is a center of learning that produces nurses who are competent in critical thinking skills, caring, provide holistic care, and promote health in the community. The nursing programme strives to educate caring, humane, competent, professional nurses who are able to adapt innovatively to technological advances in the ever-changing health care of the nation through regularly updating the curriculum, learning and teaching methodology. The graduates should be able to promote, maintain and restore health, and prevent diseases in the community; provide quality, effective and comprehensive nursing care using nursing process; apply the skills of management when planning and implementing health care services; accountable for all nursing practices as stipulated by the Nurses' Act; participate as a competent team; teach health care to individuals, families and community and encourage them to take responsibility for their own health; establish, facilitate and maintain good interpersonal relationship with patients, families, community and fellow workers; develop self-awareness and commitment to lifelong professional development; develop interest for career advancement into nursing subspecialties, hospital management, and teaching in educational programmes. The study duration is three years with a total of six semesters. The Intake is once a year in June.
The program was designed to provide fundamental theoretical knowledge in relation to sport and exercise sciences. The programme also provides a lot of hands on for students to acquire technical and practical skills in exercise setting. Graduates from this programme are expected to meet demands from sport and health related industries in the country or at least to provide a firm foundation for the students should they pursue for Bachelor degree.
The centre of studies for Quantity Surveying is one of the pioneering centre of studies established at faculty. The centre of studies currently conducts two programmes - Diploma in Quantity Surveying (DQS) and Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (BQS). To date, more than 5,000 diploma students and over 2,000 degree students have graduated from these programmes. The 3-year diploma is conducted on a full-time basis. It currently has a total number of about 1,300 students in the branch campuses of Seri Iskandar, Perak and Kota Samarahan, Sarawak. Since 2003, the student intakes for the bachelor programme have been steadily increasing and the department is gearing to have a yearly enrolment of 200 students. On average, 75% to 80% of UiTM Diploma in Quantity Surveying holders proceeds for the bachelor in quantity surveying in local universities and abroad. Some pursue their first-degree in recognized universities in United Kingdom and Australia with advance entry into the second or third year of a 3-year or 4-year bachelor programme. Diploma in Quantity Surveying is recognized by the Malaysian Government.
The Department of Building is one of the earliest departments formed under the school of Architecture, Planning and Surveying (now, known as Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying) at the same time with the establishment of MARA Institute of Technology in 1967. The department has since produced more than 3500 graduates at the Diploma level. The 3-year Diploma programme is conducted on a full-time basis in UiTM Seri Iskandar, Perak and UiTM Kota Samarahan, Sarawak. The Diploma programme is fully recognized by the Malaysian Government and also fully accredited and recognized by the Chartered Institute of Building, United Kingdom since 1976. This three years programme include a 6 month practical training. The programmes aimed to produced semi profesionals with sound knowledge in construction technology and management. Diploma in Building achieves exemption from Level I and partly Level II of the Chartered Institute of Building examinations.
This program provides the business world with multi-skilled knowledge workers who manage information efficiently. They are equipped with a comprehensive range of skills including managerial, technological (substantial computer applications) and communication skills. This program includes the following courses: - Office Management - Office Procedures - Office Automation - Malay Language for Office Management - Document Processing - Executive Note-Taking - Records Management for Office Professionals - Office Software Applications
Bachelor of Administrative Science (Hons) is a 3 year programme which prepares undergraduates for employment in the public and private sectors. The programme covers a blend of knowledge and skills in Policy Analysis, Ethics in Administration, Project Management, Public Financial, International Relations, Environmental Management, Strategic Management, Innovation Management, Human Resource Management and Quality Management. The programme is offered in UiTM Campuses in Seremban 3, Sungai Petani, Samarahan 2 and Kota Kinabalu.
This is a three-year program for students coming from matriculation or STPM. However, for students coming with a diploma, the tenure of the study can be shortened to 2 to 2 1/2 years, depending on their credit exemption. This degree programme provides the students with important skill in the area of analysis, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry. To further enhance the laboratory and technical skill, the students of this program will also undergo industrial/practical training for certain period of time. With such training, the graduate of this program will have an added value that will be beneficial to their future employer. Apart from majoring in Chemistry, the students will also be minoring in Business Management. The students will also take courses in Marketing, Management and Finance. This is to equip the students with proper skills in financial and company management. Such courses will prepare the students with the business skill if they plan to run their own business in the future. The graduate of this programme can also opt to further their studies at Master or Doctorate levels. This will enable the students to become fully professional and subject-expert, and thus will fulfill the needs of the current workforce.
The AC220 programme has been designed with the objective of providing accounting education at professional level to meet the demands of both the public and private sectors. The duration of this programme is 4 years (8 semesters) for graduates from STPM/Matriculation or any equivalent qualification. Students who have completed Diploma in Accountancy, UiTM will begin the programme at semester three (3). Other Diploma candidates may also apply for credit transfer if they fulfilled UiTM transfer credit requirements. This programme is fully recognized by the Government as a professional qualification, and other related bodies especially Malaysia Institute of Accountants (MIA) as a professional qualification. The Bachelor of Accountancy programme is divided into eight (8) semesters with emphasis on inter-disciplinary approach to accounting. Course structure details of the AC220 Programme are as follows: Semester 1 - Financial Accounting and Reporting 1 - Business Mathematics - Introduction to Commercial Law - Microeconomics - Introduction to Management - Islam and Asian Civilisation - National Kesatria I - English Exit Test Semester 2 - Financial Accounting and Reporting 2 - Cost and Management Accounting - - Statistics for Business and Social Sciences - Introductory Arabic (Level I) - Taxation 1 - Macroeconomics - National Kesatria II Semester 3 - Financial Accounting and Reporting 3 - Financial Management - Principles of Entrepreneurship - Taxation 2 - Introductory Arabic (Level II) - English for Critical Academic Reading - National Kesatria III Semester 4 - Financial Accounting and Reporting 4 - Corporate Law - Auditing 1 - Management Accounting and Control - Quantitative Business Analysis - English for Professional Interaction - Malaysian History Semester 5 - Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting 1 - Elective 1* - Corporate Finance - Introduction to Organisational Behaviour - Accounting Information System - English for Business Correspondence - Introductory Arabic (Level III) Semester 6 - Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting 2 - Accounting System Analysis and Design - Elective 2** - Elective 3** - Financial Markets - Business Ethics and Corporate Governance Semester 7 - Practical Attachment Semester 8 - Seminar in Management Accounting - Audit and Assurance services - Elective 4*** - Elective 5*** - Strategic Management - Integrated Case study List of Elective Courses Elective 1 - Public Sector Accounting 1 - Accounting for Islamic Financial Transactions Elective 2 and Elective 3 - Zakat Accounting - Company Secretarial Practice - Advanced Taxation - Advanced Public Sector Accounting Elective 4 and Elective 5 - Islamic Finance - Business Management and Accounting - Accounting, Auditing & Governance of Islamic Financial Institutions - International Accounting - Internal Auditing - Financial Statement Analysis - Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting 3 - Advanced Taxation 2
This program includes the following courses: - Banking Operations - Personal Financial Planning - Financial Markets & Institutions - Corporate Finance - Monetary Economics - International Financial Management - Investment Analysis - Islamic Finance - Futures & Options
This program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of marketing, UK (CIM). This program includes the following courses: - Understanding Consumers - Digital Marketing - Product Management - Marketing Research - Marketing Communication - Relationship Marketing - Business Marketing - Channels Management - Strategic Marketing - Global Marketing
Students taking this program will attend courses like International Economics, Intercultural Management, Global Market Places, International Business Negotiations, International Trade Framework, International Investment, Global Business Strategy, Issues in International Business and Global Marketing.
This three-year programme emphasizes the various aspects of Production Technology, Management and Information Technology needed by the agricultural and plantation sectors. The courses in the programme include Crop Production Technology, Precision Agriculture, Agricultural Biotechnology, Financial Management, Organisational Behaviour, Agricultural Economics, Computer Applications, and Soil Conservation and Management.
This is a two-year full-time programme for candidates with a Diploma in Quantity Surveying, and three years for those with STPM/Matriculation qualification. A three and a half years part-time programme for candidates with a Diploma in Quantity Surveying or equivalent with relevant experience is also available. The Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons) is jointly accredited by the Board of Quantity Surveyors, Malaysia and the Institute of Surveyors, Malaysia. The Bachelor of Quantity Surveying is also recognized by the Public Services Department (PSD). It is also recognised by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK.
The Bachelor of Science (Architecture) or BSc (Arch) programme is a full-time study for duration between 3-4 years, depending on the candidate's qualification at point of entry. This is the first of a two-tier architectural education programme offered at UiTM. The curriculum is oriented to produce graduates with skills in design and architectural technology at semi-professional level.
In sport science,the areas of studies focus on the application of scientific methods on performance. Studies in these areas prepare students for a career in the fitness and sport industry,and/or any industry that is directly or indirectly related to the sport sceince. The programme offers knowledge,training and research in sport and provides students the opportunity to work with elite athletes.
The program provides the business world with multi-skilled knowledge workers who are equipped with a comprehensive range of skills including managerial, technological (substantial computer applications) and communication skills. This program includes the following courses: - Information & Communication Technologies in Organizations - Management for Administrative Professionals - End User Applications - Administrative Management - Human Resource Management - Organizational Behavior - Administrative Operating Systems - Networking & Telecommunication Systems - Project Management - Systems Design and Development
1. Interdisciplinary program curricula include basic learning in health sciences, engineering, mathematics and physical and social sciences. It is able to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the health hazards in the environment and to equip them with the ability to measure, evaluate and apply the methods of controlling the hazards. The scope of the course includes food hygiene, vector control and rodents, infectious disease investigations, public healthcare facilities, public recreation facilities, solid waste management, water supply and sewerage systems, occupational safety and health and environmental pollution. 2. This program is relevant to the current needs to address environmental health and occupational safety issues which are now seriously taken care of by the government and the public. With legislative requirements such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1994, the Environmental Quality Act 1974, this program can meet the requirements of the legislation. 3. Full-time study with six semesters in a total minimum duration of three years. 4. Learning and teaching methods are lectures, practical, tutorials, blended learning, fieldwork and practical training in the field. 5. The first four semesters: on campus and the last two semesters: practical in the health office.
Diploma in Herbal Production is a two and half (2 1/2) year semi-professional program which focus on herbal production and technology. The students will be able to gain their theoretical knowledge during lecture session. The program is designed to equip the students with essential knowledge and understanding of herbal production and technology. The critical knowledge in herbal production is taught in courses such as Botany and Taxonomy of Plants, Introduction to Plant Biochemistry, Propagation Techniques, Micropropagation Methods, Ethno Herbal Plants, Plant Pathology, Perennial Herbal Plant Production, Annual Herbal Plant Production, Phytochemistry of Herbal Plants, Entomology, Soil Science, Processing and Packaging of Herbal Products, Safety and Quality Control of Herbal Products and Agriculture Product Marketing. The students will be able to enhance their skills set through practical works at laboratory. Besides, the students are required to attend industrial trainings in related disciplines at government and private sectors to gain valuable experience and knowledge in real working environment.
Diploma in Aquaculture is a two and half (2 1/2) year semi-professional program which focus on aquaculture production and technology. The students will be able to gain their theoretical knowledge during lecture session. The program is designed to equip the students with essential knowledge and understanding of aquaculture production technology. The critical knowledge in aquaculture technology is taught in courses such as Biology in Aquatic Organisms, Elementary of Biochemistry, Aquatic Ecology and Environment, Aquaculture Technology, Aquaculture Hatchery System, Disease and Health of Aquatic Organism, Larval Food Production, Finfish Culture, Crustacean and Molluscan Culture, Ornamental Fish Culture, Post Harvesting and Processing and Algology. The students will be able to enhance their fieldwork skills set through practical works at laboratory, hatchery and fish ponds through certain courses such as Pond Management Practical, Hatchery Management Practical and Practical on Aquatic Disease Diagnosis. Besides, the students are required to attend industrial trainings in related disciplines at government and private sectors to gain valuable experience and knowledge in real working environment.
As one of the Malaysian leading providers of educational courses, we are committed in meeting the learning needs of adult learners of Bumiputera of all stages of life across a diverse range of interests. The centre started playing its major role in educating adult learners dated back from 1973 when UiTM (previously known as ITM) started venturing into off-campus educational programs. The external Education Centre was established in 1990 with the aim to provide opportunities for working adults to further and obtain a quality tertiary education. In order to keep abreast with the current needs for global education, the centre was rebranded by the name of Institute of NEO Education (iNED) University Teknologi MARA, focussing on providing innovative educational approach to working adults.
Programmes Degree by Research Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): 1. Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting 2. Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management 3. Doctor of Philosophy in Education 4. Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Science 5. Doctor of Contemporary Islamic Studies 6. Master of Science (Accountancy) 7. Master of Administrative Science 8. Master of Science (Education) 9. Master of Applied Sciences 10. Master of Science (Business Management) 11. Master of Science (Computer Science) 12. Master of Contemporary Islamic Studies 13. Master of Applied Language Studies 14. Master of Science (Agrotechnology & Plantation) 15. Master of Science (Chemistry) 16. Master of Science (Civil Engineering) 17. Master of Science (Built Environment) Degree by Coursework 1.Doctor Of Business Administration (DBA) 2.Master of Business Administration (MBA) 3.Executive Master of Administrative Science (EMAS) 4.Master of Applied Entrepreneurship (MAE)
The Academy of Language Studies (ALS) or Akademi Pengajian Bahasa (APB) was established in 1972 for the purpose of co-ordinating the learning and teaching of English as a Second Language (ESL), as well as that of other Asian and European languages to all the students of UiTM. With the setting up of this nerve centre, UiTM’s language curriculum was formulated to cater for the ever-growing number of students who need to be proficient not only in the English language, but also in a third language. The third languages which are offered at this moment are Mandarin and Arabic. This language competency gives UiTM students a competitive edge in the job market.
The main role of Office of International Affairs is to support Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and its international relationship with leading universities, institutions and organizations via its strategic initiatives. Its functions include but is not limited to : Initiate and facilitate bilateral and multilateral linkages and partnership with renowned institutions worldwide; Facilitate and monitor all activities conducted as per the MoU or MoA with international partners; Facilitates student and staff mobility programs, both inbound and outbound, research collaborations and other academic initiatives in partnership with leading institutions worldwide; Support coherent corporate strategy to enhance UiTM's international relations and expand its global profile to meet the demands of a dynamic academia industry; Advice issues pertaining to visa application, immigration and other relevant documentation's, students’ safety, university and non-residential accommodation; Facilitate language proficiency, if deemed necessary through the UiTM Academy of Language Studies; Facilitate culture adaptation and other issues of common concern to international students; Compile and update UiTM's data depository of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with international partners.
