KLIEC-UUM Master Programmes

Universiti Utara Malaysia

Four Certifications

MASTER'S DEGREE
Universiti Utara Malaysia 
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POSTGRADUATE FOUNDATION IN ACADEMIC RESEARCH (PFAR)
Kuala Lumpur International Education Consortium (KLIEC)

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN INNOVATION AND STRATEGY (PCIS L4)
London Examinations Board, UK 

MALAYSIAN MICROCREDENTIAL STATEMENT (MMS)
UTMSPACE SSB, Malaysia

Fields of Study

Master

Master of Public Management
Master of Law
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Master of Arts

MA Political Science
MA International Relations
MA Sociology
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Master of Science

MSc Tourism
MSc International Business
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Programme Details

Entry

Standard Requirement of Entry: Master's Degree transcript and certificate.
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Duration

Minimum Duration: 2 Years​.
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Intake

KLIEC Intake Schedule: Monthly Rotational Intake.
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Academic Structure

Enrol

KLIEC Seminar Module
Postgraduate Foundation in Academic Research (PFAR)
Each module includes 4 days of face-to-face lectures.

• Module 1: Research Methodology
• Module 2: Academic Writing

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Stage 1

UUM Seminar Module
Includes a few online sessions

• Pass with at least a B grade the following pre-requisite courses during the first two (2) semesters of their enrolment (i.e. before being allowed to defend their thesis proposal): SZRZ6014 Research Methodology; SCLE6014 Academic Writing; and/or Any other courses as determined by the supervisor or Academic Committee.

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Stage 2

Colloquium & Proposal Defence

• Attend at least one (1) Colloquium session arranged by the respective school.
• Present and defend proposed research/thesis to a committee.

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Stage 3

Thesis, Publications & Viva Voce
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

• Produce at least two (2) articles, by choosing either (Option A or Option B): Option A: At least one (1) article is accepted for publication in ISI Journal or Scopus; and at least one (1) article is under review for publication in a refereed journal. Option B: Two (2) articles are published in a refereed journal
• Attend a viva voce session to defend the thesis.
• Submit a written thesis.

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Elective 1

KLIEC Postgraduate Enhancement and Networking Module
​Malaysian Microcredential Statement (MMS)
Seminar in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

• Day 1: Corporate Innovation
• Day 2: Corporate Strategy
• Day 3: Presentation Workshop
• Day 4: Trial Group Presentation

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Elective 2

LEB Postgraduate Enhancement and Networking Module
​Professional Certificate in Innovation and Strategy (PCIS)
Final Presentation in London, UK.

• Group Presentation (1 Day)
• Industrial Visit (1 Day)
• University Visit (1 Day)
• LEB PCIS Graduation (1 Day)

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International Students

International Student English Requirement

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL-PBT) = 550
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL-IBT) = 60
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) = Band 6.0
• Malaysian University English Test (MUET) = Band 4.0
• Pearson Academic / Online = 59
• Linguaskill Online = 169
• Certified Intensive English Programme Level = 109

Fee Structure

Tuition Fee

Malaysian Students: RM 47,821
International Students: RM 57,821
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Optional Fees

Student Support Services

Research Assistant: RM 24,000
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PCIS Charges & LEB Graduation

PCIS UK Service Charge and Taxes: £481
Transport for Industrial Visit: £100
Transport for University Visit: £100
Graduation Fee UK (Graduate): £450
Graduation Fee UK (Guest): £250
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KLIEC Convocation

Convocation Fee & Dinner Malaysia (Graduate): RM 550
Convocation Fee & Dinner Malaysia (Guest): RM 350
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UUM Convocation

Convocation Fee Malaysia: TBC​