Diploma

Overview Creative capital will be the most sought-after commodity in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. While the creative economy may somewhat be immune to automation, professionals in this field will still need to navigate a landscape proliferated with rapid technological disruptions. Our Foundation in Arts (Art & Design) provides a one-year essential preparation for entry into art and design degree programmes (animation, fashion, multimedia or graphic design) with a strong base in principal subjects and design-specific content. Build your creative thinking, drawing skills and problem-solving skills and explore various techniques of idea visualisation. Learn from our distinguished professors and industry experts, basic design theories and terminologies as well as enhance your soft and communication skills through project collaborations and presentations. Expand your creative abilities and capacity in a supportive setting that encourages exploration and discovery, with the best facilities and resources at hand to guide you. Design your pathway to a career in art and design today and reimagine the future.

Overview Welcome to the rapid proliferation of technological advancements under the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where pharmacists have to be medicine experts, digitally-capable and good in communication skills so that they can counsel patients of the public to ensure optimal outcomes from the medicines or supplements consumed to relieve illness or maintain good health. Our Foundation in Science (Pharmacy) programme is designed to provide an integrated, seamless progression into the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) course.  You will acquire a strong understanding of the relevant science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects and be exposed early to pharmacy-specific content. Our professors take pride in imparting their priceless knowledge and skills to help you inculcate independent and critical thinking skills, which are vital for a research-intensive discipline like pharmacy.  Enjoy learning in a stimulating environment that encourages exploring and discovery, supported by an interactive faculty using different learning delivery modes and quality facilities. Make a smart choice for your pharmacy career today.

Overview There will always be a demand for engineers – even more at the onset of the Fourth Industrial Revolution that is changing the world fundamentally. At our Foundation of Science (Engineering), you will acquire a solid grounding in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects for a broad understanding of engineering fundamentals. Our integrated and synergized programme will expose you early to engineering-specific subjects and equip you with the right skills and knowledge. Incorporating varied and innovative teaching methods including lab work and industrial visits, study with and be mentored by our notable professors, adjunct professors and guest lecturers who are also industry leaders.  Develop your expert skills early through our specialist industry-standard facilities and laboratories in a stimulating environment. Start laying the groundwork for an enriching degree course in engineering and your engineering career.

Overview Build a strong foundation for your future in Information Technology, Accounting, Finance or Economics with our Foundation in Arts programme. Designed to equip you with essential knowledge and skills, this programme prepares you to progress confidently into a degree in your chosen discipline. Throughout your studies, you will be guided and mentored by our experienced lecturers while developing critical and creative thinking, as well as effective study skills for a smooth transition into your degree studies. With strong ties to key industry partners, you will also gain opportunities for early industry exposure and valuable professional insights, preparing you for both academic and professional success.

Practicality – it is the core value that drives UCSI University’s Praxis concept of applying theory to practice. Praxis is the University’s academic approach to furnish students with unrivalled industrial exposure, within and beyond the classroom. With this concept, it is of no surprise that students from the University’s De Institute of Art and Design are intensely competitive, constantly pitting their design abilities against teams from other universities in numerous competitions, at both national and international levels. One such competition was the recently held International Shoe Festival 2012 at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) on 29th March 2012, which was segregated into two categories, namely “Creative Arts” and “Miniature Shoes”. Four groups of students from the University’s Fashion and 3D Animation Design programmes participated in the competition and bagged four consolation prizes in total, two for each category. The students’ winning art pieces from the Creative Arts category were entitled “Summer in the Garden” and “The Opera” while “The Gothic” and “The Dream” were the winning showcase titles for the Miniature Shoes category. The “Creative Arts” theme necessitated participants to design apparel and a pair of shoes using recycled items, strictly without sewing and the use of fabric. As for the “Miniature Shoes” category, students were required to design a series of at least 6 original shoe designs through various techniques – with a measurement limit of 3-5 inches per shoe – complete with backdrops and platforms as part of their showcase. The festival is an annual event organised by the Malaysia Footwear Manufacturers Association (MFMA) and The Tourism Board of Malaysia, initiated by YB Dato’ Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen and Dato’ Jimmy Choo. Officiated by Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah, the festival aims to create an international platform for industry players and young talents in the field of design to showcase and promote their original footwear to a global audience. Undoubtedly, participants were able to gain valuable insight to intricacies in the industry pertinent to their professional development, such as teamwork and communication skills, to name a few, especially during interactions with key market practitioners. One of the participants, Foong Sze Wei, from the “De Institute” 3D animation programme, said “The competition has helped me learn and develop new skills in fashion design.” She added that although this was her first time participating in the competition, she was proud to represent the University and had put her best foot forward when competing with some of the more experienced competitors. Teoh Sim Tee, a fashion student from one of the University’s winning teams, commented “We took almost two to three months to develop the shoe designs. During the designing process, I learned to juggle time between studies and working on the project for the competition.” It was a good learning experience, she said, especially in terms of communicating well to the audience and coherently presenting the designs as well as developing good teamwork. Nur Mashita Bt. Kamalun Ariffin, Head of “De Institute’s” Fashion Design department, commented “Competitions are an excellent learning platform for students to stay in touch with the latest updates (in the industry).” She added that students were also able to interact with and receive constructive feedback directly from prominent figures in the industry, such as those selected as judges in competitions. Irene Tan, a lecturer from the Faculty of Social Sciences & Liberal Arts, said that the festival was also a great way for the students to evaluate (and put to practice) what they had learnt and gauge the strengths of other participants – in short, a comparison of skills and techniques. Another event that took the spotlight recently was the Science Meets Art exhibition cum competition installed at the Kuala Lumpur Library Gallery at Dataran Merdeka in March this year, organised by the Goethe-Institut Malaysia and Pusat Sains Negara. The competition hoped to elevate student awareness on the relationship between art and science – that is often intertwined – and how science is reflected in art and lifestyles, among others. Foong Sze Wei and Tang Man Ying from “De Institute” bagged the second and third place, respectively – beating more than 280 participants from various colleges and universities. David Ng, also from”De Institute”, was selected for one of five Special Mention prizes. Apart from competitions, the University’s students are also actively involved in community-related projects. On 16 June, twelve volunteer students were involved in the beautification of Tadika Sri Cempaka in Taman Cuepacs, and decorated the kindergarten with mural paintings. Discussions are also in place to beautify a paediatric ward with twenty five paintings. Notably, “De Institute” places strong emphasis on practical, hands-on training – thus exposing its students to the various aspects of industrial practices and ethics. Mashita commented that UCSI University is the only university in Malaysia to offer a degree in which fashion design makes up 75 percent of its curriculum and the other 25 percent comprises marketing-related subjects. The practical-based programme not only provides students with knowledge in fashion design, she said, but in business and marketing aspects as well. Dennis Wong Chee De, Head of “De Institute’s” 3D Animation department, commented “We place more emphasis on specialisation, which means that students are already equipped with the fundamental skills upon graduation.” Feedback from our industry partners, he said, is that much time and effort still needs to go into training students, especially during placements and internships. He added “Here, we ensure that students are fully equipped with practical experience and possess specialised skills because the field of 3D Animation is very broad. For example, students can major in 3D animation or 3D modelling, among others. This is how we have designed our curriculum.” Guest speakers, industry advisors and external examiners are often invited, he said, to ensure that the programme is kept relevant to the latest industry updates. In line with the Praxis approach, plans are afoot to build an in-house design studio, similar to a full production studio, where students will be exposed to real-life studio learning. Deliberations are also in place to

Kuching, 20 January 2012 – UCSI University held their A-Level annual Graduation and Awards Day at their Sarawak Campus recently. Parents were invited to the ceremony followed by a ‘Parent Lecturer Interview’ session to discuss on the students’ progress. The Best Achievers Awards were awarded to Loh Chen Lam, Sheryl Lo Sze Sze and Chua Zhi Wei, outstanding students with the highest average score in the recent trial exam. Apart from that, Fakhrul Ariffin was awarded with the Best Improvement Award. Chua Zhi Wei, one of the valedictorians expressed his appreciation to the passionate and resourceful lecturers in his speech. He shared his wonderful experiences in UCSI University where he was involved in organizing events and activities during his studies. The overall graduation ceremony was managed by UCSI University A-Level students with guidance from the staff. The Chief Operating Officer of Sarawak Campus, Mdm Lu Huong Ying congratulated the A-Level students for the well-organized event that had showcased the leadership capabilities beyond doing well academically. Through organizing and managing events, students learn the various aspects including communication skills and managing skills which are useful for them to pursue their studies both overseas and locally. Ever since UCSI University offered its A-Levels in year 2002, the University has garnered over hundreds of alumni pursuing their degree programmes at local universities as well as universities all over the world which include universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and many other countries. The quality of the London Examination A-Levels offered at UCSI University is assured as the lecturers attend workshops organized by Edexcel regularly and participate in online forums to continuously improve teaching their subject areas. Students are also given personalized attention by these dedicated A-Levels’ lecturers. Lecturers regularly conduct remedial classes, on a one-to-one basis to assist students who are weak in their studies. The UCSI University A-Level programme has an excellent record with a high passing rate percentage, where most of the students pass with flying colours. Not only that, all the A-Level students are given the chance to experience well-equipped science laboratories and learning beyond the classroom via field trips and various other outings. For more than 25 years, UCSI University has been challenging the idea of what an education should be and are seeking to redefine convention with its Praxis University approach – a pedagogy that blends both the workplace and classroom in a creative fashion. In a nutshell, UCSI University brings together the best of both worlds: the academic and industry experts, under one roof. UCSI University, Sarawak Campus currently houses the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the Centre for Pre-U Studies besides the Kuala Lumpur Campus. This campus provides niche programmes to train all its students in many areas of hospitality and tourism as well as hone their management skills and teamwork. The Centre for Pre-U Studies has consistently remained the leading GCE A-Levels provider in Kuching and together with its foundation programmes serves as a pathway towards degree programmes in UCSI University Campuses within Malaysia and its education partners overseas. For more information on courses available at the UCSI University Sarawak Campus, please visit us at www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my. To consult our course counselors, please call +6082-455 255 or email askswk@ucsiuniversity.edu.my.

Kuching: The students from UCSI University Sarawak Campus’ Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management (FHTM) recently organised ‘Lend a Hand, Help a Man’, a charity food sale in collaboration with Hope Place and supported by UCSI’s Commerce Enterprise Club (ECC). The campaign from July 3-7 (Friday), took place at the university’s foyer from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm and was a huge success with UCSI staff and students as well as the public. Hope Place is a new charity organisation which was established in 2013, to help Kuching’s needy and underprivileged. Currently, Hope Place supports over 180 families especially those with Orang Kurang Upaya (OKU) children and adults, abandoned senior citizens and single mothers. The campaign was intended to equip UCSI students with the relevant soft skills and practical experience of event planning and management. In addition, it also hoped to create awareness on the underprivileged while fundraising for needy families identified by Hope Place. The students prepared various kinds of food and drinks to sell for breakfast and lunch, as well as light snacks. There was also a collection booth to receive cash donations and in-kind donations, such as daily necessities (cooking condiments), dry food, adult diapers and sanitary items. The charity campaign also received much-appreciated sponsorship from companies such as Grand Margherita Hotel, Riverside Majestic Hotel, Catama Borneo, Alvin’s Burger, Lee Fah Mee, Gammy Hair Supplies, Crunching Handmade, and other individual contributions. The donations and cash collected totaled to approximately RM2500, and were distributed accordingly to the identified families by the organising committee. According to Joanne Lee, one of the committee member, the campaign managed to collect more than originally planned. “On behalf of the organizing committee, we would like thank our generous sponsors, UCSI students, UCSI University Sarawak Campus for their support, and our lecturer who advised and guided us throughout the entire campaign period,” said project leader, Chung Boon Kiat. He also added that he appreciates all the hard work by his committee members and hoped that they had gained valuable experience and skills. UCSI University Sarawak Campus offers degree programmes in commerce, event and tourism management as well as hospitality management and diploma programmes in hotel management, culinary arts and leisure management. The Centre for Pre-U Studies offers Foundations in both Science and Arts. For more information on courses available in UCSI University Sarawak Campus, please call 082-596965 or visit www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my.

The mounting scarcity of petroleum products, combined with expansion in exploration of new petroleum resources is the conundrum that many in the field of petroleum engineering face. Exploration for and production of oil and gas is one of the biggest industries in the world. Petroleum Engineering is an exciting career with opportunities to travel and work overseas and also help ensure sustainability of resources, while conserving the environment for future generations. To many, petroleum engineering revolves around tapping petroleum resources. Evidently, this is not the case as the exploration and extraction of oil and gas have moved on encompassing more than just that. By-products of oil and gas such as soap, plastic and kerosene are always part of the industry. Despite the pandemic, the Oil & Gas Engineering Services Market – Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 – 2026) report estimates a compound annual growth rate of 7% for the Oil & Gas Engineering Services Market. The significant adoption of automation technologies in the oil and gas industry is the primary factor driving the adoption of engineering services in the industry. The need to maximize efficiency and productivity, maximize uptime and return on assets, while minimising the costs, due to the industry’s dynamic nature, is expected to drive the adoption of engineering services in the industry. The report stated that the application of advanced technologies, such as analytics, machine learning, and many more, is expected to assist the oil and gas companies to analyse big data sets and provide meaningful insights. These are indicating factors that the sector is constantly in need for skilled petroleum engineers who are equipped with the right skillset. At UCSI University, the push to drive the frontiers of academic excellence is an initiative that is never-ending. The University relentlessly challenges its students to push boundaries in realising their potential. With its Engineering faculty making it to the 101-150 bracket under the petroleum engineering category in the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject, the ranking cements the faculty’s status in providing an exceptional learning experience to students in enabling them to thrive in the field of Engineering as a whole. International students particularly benefit from this programme as many of them are from oil-rich countries in the Middle East. The petroleum engineering programme also has great potential, attracting local students who have an interest in the field. From this comes the collaboration with petroleum-based companies overseas, where students are exposed to going abroad to study petroleum engineering extensively. The prospects for graduates in petroleum engineering are many including becoming geologists, reservoir and production as well as research engineers. “At UCSI, we incorporate the elements of IR 4.0 in courses such as Drilling Engineering and Reservoir Simulation while incorporating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as SDG 7 –  Affordable and Clean Energy as well as SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure into our curriculum,” said UCSI University’s Faculty of Engineering Technology and Built Environment dean Associate Professor Ts Dr Ang Chun Kit. “Overall, the petroleum engineering programme encompasses a well-balanced curriculum that focuses on both upstream and downstream industries. It even covers economics and safety issues alongside geology and petrophysics, drilling engineering, reservoir engineering and production engineering,” said Chemical and Petroleum Engineering head of department Assistant Professor Dr Lee Kiat Moon. For Dr Ang and Dr Lee, the recent QS rankings that distinguished their faculty as one of the world’s top 150 for petroleum engineering is a recognition of the faculty’s years of determination and assiduousness in providing a wholesome education experience to its students. They emphasised student attachments with renowned companies such as Schlumberger and Exxon Mobil as another means in which their students are exposed to working with the industry’s best. Students from UCSI’s engineering faculty are annually sent to advance high impact research at Tsinghua University and Imperial College of London, among others. “Engineering is about solving problems in daily lives. Petroleum engineering is also about this where we can maximise the recovery of oil and utilise conventional as well as renewable energy such as solar energy and biomass,” said Dr Lee. According to Dr Ang, the faculty is in the midst of developing a new programme related to energy engineering. For more details, visit http://bit.ly/enquiry_engineering_3 or contact 03-9101 8882/011-3592 0893. The university will be hosting its eOpen Day and Open Day on April 17-18.

Overview This novel programme equips students with the integral skills and product knowledge to chart a promising career in the F&B and fine dining industries. With quality as the defining hallmark, you are trained to set the standard when it comes to the preparation of food.

UCSI’s Faculty of Engineering, Technology and Built Environment has recently signed a MoU with Rock Flow Dynamics successfully renewing a tNavigator™ software license agreement. The company is donating tNavigator™ software worth $3,750,000 which is the first and only product on the market which dynamically combines fully interactive 3D graphical user interfaces and record breaking parallel supercomputing engines. The core algorithms are based on the latest scientific developments in the field and provide the most efficient use of the modern computing platforms. This software will facilitate classroom teaching especially in Petroleum Engineering related courses such as Reservoir Simulation and Field Development Project as the software is able to perform a thorough analysis of the reservoir dynamics. Students can also apply the software in their Final Year Project in view of its superior performance and unparalleled user efficiency. The user is not only able to monitor every step of the reservoir simulation but also interrupt and change the simulation’s configurations to gain useful insights on reservoir dynamics in class.