INDUCTION

AIM OF THIS PROGRAMMETo develop working adults with a range of

knowledge and skills directly relevant to the working environment.

To cater the interest of students wishing to specialize in a specific functional area.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSPM with at least 4 years working experiences

Or

SPM + Recognized Certificate + 2 years working experiences

Or

SPM + Recognized Diploma + 1 year working experience

AGE SHOULD BE MORE THAN 21 YEARS ABOVE within next 3 months.

EXPECTATION1. Students are expected to have

SKILLS OF ANALYSIS CRITICAL THINKING SELF MANAGEMENTPERSONAL & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

2. So they can transfer their knowledge and understanding in a context of business organization and environment to work place.

WHO IS AWARDING

AWARD : EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA

AWARD BY : Space UTM

DURATION : 12 – 15 MONTHS

CHOOL

OF

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

Who is Space UTM?..

ROFESSIONAL

ND

ONTINUING

DUCATION

Malaysia is moving towards Vision 2020, with the resolution to make Malaysia an industrialized country by the year 2020. To achieve this aspiration, we need quality human resource in terms of education and training.

For these purposes, The Council of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia established SPACE in July, 1993. SPACE operation was extended to UTM City Campus in Jalan Semarak, Kuala Lumpur

SPACE offered the first batch of 30 students doing their Master's degree in Transportation Planning under the Out Campus Part Time Study Programme (now known as Part-Time Study Programme (PSM) in 1993.This was followed by the enrolment of 36 students studying their master in Gas Engineering in 1994. At the same time, 433 students were offered certificate course and offer short courses, seminar and wokhshops were also conducted by SPACE.

From 1995/1996 academic session, the academic programmes through Part-time Studt Programme (PSM) has been extended in terms of the number of programmes as well as the number of student intake and learning centres. At present, PSM programmes for Bachelor Degree and Diploma are being carried out at 15 learning centres all over the country. The students' enrollment has exceeded 5000.

A total of 5,326 graduates have successfully completed their studies through the Part-time study Programme.

About Space UTM.

SPACE UTM Executive Programme is learning and training programme which are made specifically for professional worker. These programme are also well tailored for those who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in the offered field. SPACE UTM has over 65 executive programme collaborated with our smartpartner. The duration for this programme is between 12 to 15 months.

Space UTM – Executive Diploma Programmes

• MANAGEMENT STUDIES

• MARKETING

• OFFICE & ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT

• PURCHASING & SUPPLY MANAGEMENT

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

• HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Students to Know

Students must follow the rules and regulation governed by the management of Space UTM and KUJB during the studies.

The programme is provided specifically for those who wish to enhanced their knowledge and competency.

The programme is not recognised by the Public Service Department (PSD) for any appointment or upgrading purpose in the public service.

The certificate is not listed as a qualification for entry to first year degree / diploma programme at Local Public Institute or Higher Learning.

The Space UTM has the right to withdraw or terminate the student, should the information or statement given in the application are false.

Application Procedure

• FILL IN WITH BLACK INK

• MUST BE COMPLETED BY CANDIDATE

• CHECK AGAIN BEFORE SUBMIT

• PAYMENT METHOD MUST BE TICK IN EPF, WHO WISH TO CLAIM FROM KWSP

• 3 PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOS MUST BE SUBMITTED

• FULL RESUME & RELATED CERTIFICATE

• IF THE STUDENT WANT TO CLAIM FROM EPF, THE SPM RESULT MUST BE SUBMITTED

• LATEST COMPANY TESTIMONIAL OR OFFER

• REGISTARTION PAYMENT OF RM 600.00

Offer and KWSP letter

Matrix Card and Transcript

DISTRIBUTION OF PROGRAMME DELIVERY

Learning Centre KU-HQ SPACE - UTM

Classrooms /Labs/ students facilities

Facilitators

Contracted By learning centre

Approved by KU

Module Leaders

Approved & Contracted by KU

Assessment For Registration

All course assessments

Coursework

Student Support

Marketing Materials

Award

DELIVERY MODE- 24 hours face to face contact per module - 2 modules per semester - Each semester 2 months - Total duration 12-15 months - Maximum deferment 2 semester

All students are required to complete their course within 1 ½ years.

Programme Delivery (2008 onwards)

Week Activities

-1 INDUCTION WORKSHOP

1 2x4 HOURS OF LECTURES

2 2x4 HOURS OF LECTURES

3 2x4 HOURS OF LECTURES

4 2x4 HOURS OF LECTURES

5 2x4 HOURS OF LECTURES

6 2x4 HOURS OF LECTURES

Assignment Submission 1/ MT

7 BREAK

8 Final examination/ASSIGNMENT2

* Earliest Class begins 9:00am and ends 6:00pm (upon special request, classes can be arranged to start at 8am/8:30am and ends earlier)

DEFERMENT PROCEDURES 1. Before Course Starts Write in a letter with explanation(s) Indicate when u wish to start the course Maximum deferment 6 months

2. After course commence Fill in the deferment application form Make the payment of RM120.00 per module to

cashier Maximum deferment two semester (4 months)

CHANGE SPECIALIZATION 1. Make sure you choose the right specialization

TODAY

2. Change of specialization after course commence: Fill in the change specialization form Make the payment of RM 500.00 to cashier Send the form to KU office

3. Change of specialization before course commence

Write in a letter & submit to KU office

ASSESSMENTS Depending on subject, assessment are divided to :Assignment Will be given on the 2nd class by the lecturer. Assignments must submit to KUJB according to the timeline Students can discuss with the lecturer on the subject matter

before the submission date.

Case study Discussion of the topic Its all about brain storming Presentation about the topic To analyze the case Flowing of the ideas Project Individual / group project will be given of the first class and

submit according to the timeline Final Examination Closed book written examination for three hours

WrittenAssignment

OrganiseAnd

Consolidate7

WriteThe

Assignment8

SubmitBefore

Deadline10

CheckAnd

Review9

Select aTopic

1

EvaluateAnd

Select4

SearchFor

Information3

Plan An

Outline6

Take NotesFrom

Resources5

AnalyzeThe Topic

2

Select aTopic

1

Choose one that you are comfortable with, interesting

AnalyzeThe Topic

2

What are the main issues? What does the question requires you to do: to explain, evaluate, analyse etc..Understand what each term means

SearchFor

Information3

Where can you obtain sources of information?Library, journal , INTERNET etc..

EvaluateAnd

Select4

Do you have information relevant to the main issuesand supporting issues?

Take NotesFrom

Resources5

Make sure notes / information cover all aspects relatedTo the main issues and supporting issues.

Plan An

Outline6

Outline to consist of Introduction, Body and Conclusion.Supporting items such as appendices, reference list etc..

OrganiseAnd

Consolidate7

Write notes for each of the part e.g.• Introduction• Body• Conclusion

WriteThe

Assignment8

Ensure the following:• Language clarity• Flow of ideas and cohesion• Spelling and grammar

CheckAnd

Review9

Ask yourself the following questions:• Have I dealt with the main issues and supporting issues thoroughly ?• Is the content relevant and through?• Is there sufficient supporting evidence to uphold my views opinions and ideas?• Does the piece of work make sense overall?• Is the language clear and precise, or vague and ambiguous?• Do the paragraph connect well?• Are the quotations appropriately cited?• Are the illustrations properly labelled?• Are there spelling and grammar errors?• Are all the references cited correctly recorded?

SubmitBefore

Deadline10

Ensure you meet the deadline, late submission may not beAccepted at all!Avoid procrastination in order to produce a good piece of work.

MISTAKES HOW TO AVOID THEM

1) Unfocussed treatment Keep to the point, do not deviate, leave outunnecessary points

2) Shallow treatment of theTopic/ subject

Provide sufficient content. Read more, use more examples, backed by evidences

3) Badly organised content/ poor presentation

Keep to outline plan of Intro, Body andConclusion

4) Lack of fluency and flow Keep language simple and concise.Link points and paragraphsCheck grammar and spelling

5) Poor introduction Introduce the topic and explain how youAre approaching the subject. Put the topicIn perspective

MISTAKES HOW TO AVOID THEM

6) Poor conclusion Conclude by providing the answers or solutions to the issues involved.Have you answered in the conclusion, The questions raised in the body of content?

7) Boring presentation Be creative in your approach, be open to Other views and ideas. Question, questionAnd question!

8) Irrelevant information Make sure you read widely and gather enough relevant information so that youDo not need to “pad up” your work withIrrelevant and unrelated information. ApplySelection criteria to your reading andInformation gathering

CaseStudies

Purpose ofCase

Studies

ReadingCase

Studies

GatheringInformation

FromCase

Studies

Making Recommendations

And Solutions

What is aCase

Studies?

AnalysingCase

Studies

What is aCase

Studies?

Concise real happening of a situation which exists,Or a series of events which has taken place, in anorganisation

Purpose ofCase

Studies

Identify issues, draw on theories, models to supportOrganisational analysis.Make recommendations to improve or solve problems

ReadingCase

Studies

• Get the Big Picture• Highlight key words• Identify central issues• Identify people• Identifying theories, practices

AnalysingCase

Studies

• Define the central problem• Clarify the issues, causes and consequences• Determining the organisation’s failures or successes in relation to the case questions• Apply analysis tools such as SWOT, PESTLE• Identify information gaps, assumptions

GatheringInformation

FromCase

Studies

To help answer the questions gather informationPertaining to relevant:• Concepts•Theories• Models• Practices

Making Recommendations

And Solutions

• Select preferred course of action and basis for its selection• Outline WHO should take action, WHEN and HOW• List the positive and negative implications of the preferred course of action• List any implementation issues which might arise and how they are dealt with.

GRADING SYSTEM Completion of the full requirements will lead to the

award title “ EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA” in the studies specialization awarded by UTM – SPACE

Classifications to the award are : - Distinction : 70% or above aggregate - Credit : 60% - 69% aggregate - Pass : 40% - 59% aggregate - Fail : 39% & Below

Final award based on aggregate average of all module performance.

Plagiarism = 0%

LEARNING SUPPORT

Lecturer/ facilitator -- minimum five years working experience in the

field / subject they teach - At least a degree holder - Conduct consultation and classes every week

with all the students .

CUSTOMIZE MODULE MATERIAL - Specially written / specially complied

KEY EVENTS - Specific written every semester for students to

plan their time

LEARNING SUPPORT

Olympia College Johor Bahru Library - Free for reference - Operation Hours

- 9am – 8pm Monday – Friday- Saturday/Sunday 10am-3pm

- RM 100.00 deposit to borrow books

Olympia College Johor Bahru Computer Lab - Free to use - Unlimited internet access - Network printing (prepaid)- Operation Hours

- 9am – 8pm Monday – Friday- Saturday/Sunday 10am-3pm

KUJB ED WEBSITE : http://kb.olympia.edu.my/ocjb/ed/- 24x7 available

LEARNING SUPPORT

FEESRegistration fees : RM 600.00

Tuition fees : RM 8250.00

Re-sit fees : RM 120.00 per module

Exemptions fee : RM 120.00 per module (Maximum 3 subjects will be exempted in any of the

area and its based on the previous qualification)

EPF WITHDRAWAL Students must make sure to choose EPF

withdrawal when applying for the course SPACE – UTM prepare all necessary documents and

send to KUJB KUJB will pass to the students Students bring the documents to EPF office and fill

in the withdraw form then submit all the documents (Always have a copy for your own reference!)

Upon submission ask EPF for acknowledgement and return it to KUJB OFFICE.

Students to follow-up closely with EPF after 2 weeks for the payment.

FINAL AWARDAwarded by School of Professional and

Continuing Education (SPACE-UTM)Executive Diploma in Management StudiesExecutive Diploma in Office & Administrative

ManagementExecutive Diploma in Purchasing& Supply

ManagementExecutive Diploma in Hospitality ManagementExecutive Diploma in MarketingExecutive Diploma in Information Technology

SAMPLE OF THE AWARD

WHAT’S NEXT…..

ManagementStudies

MarketingOffice

&AdministrativeManagement

Purchasing&

Supply Management

HospitalityManagement

Information Technology

WEC-NTU Blended BA (Hons ) in Business Management

Bus Mgt Marketing Bus Mgt Logistics& SCM

Hospitality & Tourism Mgt

BSc (Hons )In CSE

WHAT’S NEXT…..

ManagementStudies

MarketingOffice

&AdministrativeManagement

Purchasing&

Supply Management

HospitalityManagement

Information Technology

WEC-NTU Blended BA (Hons ) in Business Management

Bus Mgt Marketing Bus Mgt Logistics& SCM

Hospitality & Tourism Mgt

BSc (Hons )In CSE

CONTACT Low Jiun Jack

Principal

E-mail : jack.kl@raffles.olympia.edu.myTelephone : 07 224 4409

KUJB STUDENT WEBSITEhttp://kb.olympia.edu.my/ocjb/edhttp://kb.olympia.edu.my/ocjb/ed