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Asia e University is on a journey that will aid Malaysia
and the region to transform into a more prosperous and
inclusive Asian canvas-of-society through e-education
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ASIA e UNIVERSITY 4TH CONVOCATION 2014
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Convocation Messages
University Traditions
Message from the Chairman
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Convocation Paraphernalia
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Message from the ACD Representative
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The Mace
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Message from the President/CEO
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The Ceremonial Chair
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The Academic Regalia
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The School Hood Colour
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About Asia e University
Vision and Mission 14
Rationale and Objectives
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Core Values
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Convocation Programme
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University Background
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University Awards
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University Profile
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September 2014 Graduands
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Seven ‘E’s of the University
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Revolutionising Learning
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Learning Centres in Malaysia
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In the words of AeU Community
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International Collaborative Learning Centres
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Media Highlights
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International Memberships
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Schools and Programmes
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Governance and Accountability Framework
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Key Milestones
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Past Honorary Degree Recipients
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Notable Achievements
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The 4th Convocation Ceremony
This convocation book is available online at www.aeu.edu.my
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CONVOCATION
MESSAGES
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MESSAGE FROM
THE CHAIRMAN
AeU has opened the door to
higher education, giving working
adults the chance to continue
learning and to upgrade their
skills and knowledge, thus
improving not only themselves,
but also their families,
professions and, ultimately,
their country
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Dear Graduands,
It is with great pleasure that I am able today to congratulate the graduands of 2014. The drive and aspirations of
each graduating class in our tertiary institutions is always inspiring but in AeU, it is more than just a convocation
ceremony. It is an achievement because it takes real commitment to have pursued and completed a degree
programme whilst having to balance work and family commitments. It involves grit, determination and talent.
Each of you have shown that you have it, and it’s now a new phase of a journey.
I extend my heartiest congratulations to all those graduating from AeU today more because you have made a
vision of the future and taken this remarkable step to upskill and upgrade your credentials. Your achievement lies
not merely in the degree you are bestowed with today but in the perseverance and hard work that you have put
in, more so as working adults.
Shaping Education Landscape
To date, AeU has enrolled over 16,000 learners, with more
than 5,000 having successfully graduated. This, in itself, is
an achievement in lifelong learning. By focusing heavily on
technology, AeU has opened the door to higher education,
giving working adults the chance to continue learning and
to upgrade their skills and knowledge, thus improving not
only themselves, but also their families, professions and,
ultimately, their country.
Built on the philosophy that education should be
democratised, AeU has focused on creating an affordable
and accessible pathway to higher education, while placing
importance on flexible entry requirements, a learner-friendly
academic system, and a blended pedagogy that combines
different modes of learning. Each of these components is
designed to fulfil the diverse needs of its learners and to
create learning environments in which responses to the
challenges of the 21st century.
For working adults, who make up the majority of AeU’s
learners, the motives for pursuing higher or continued
education are usually associated with personal development
and career advancement. Moreover, in today’s globalised
economy, the knowledge capital of a country’s labour force
is considered vital for national growth. Without continuous
betterment of the people’s education, a country will certainly
find it difficult to compete on the global stage. Thus,
providing the means for these working adults to partake in
education has great implications for both lifelong learning
and national economic development.
Looking back, the university has certainly come a long way.
In just being over seven years, AeU is still relatively young,
especially when compared to other universities. Having said
that, AeU is proud of its progress and anticipates more
milestones in the future. To this end, we are pleased to
be acknowledged by the Right Honourable Deputy Prime
Minister of Malaysia, who announced at the ACD Annual
Meeting in Kuwait that the most successful project of the
ACD is the Asia e University.
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Lifelong Learning
Learn, Unlearn and Relearn
Lifelong learning covers all types of learning activities
which are undertaken on an ongoing basis with the aim of
improving knowledge, skills and competence. It could be
formal, nonformal and informal, and includes those types of
learning which earn you a diploma or degree as well as those
earn you no paper qualifications whatsoever but provide you
with new knowledge or capabilities. Lifelong learning is also
not time-bound. It is about acquiring and upgrading one’s
knowledge and skills at various stages in life, starting from
the pre-school to post-retirement years.
Today the world has changed and knowledge is multiplying
at a rapid pace. Over 20 years ago, Alvin Toffler famously
predicted: “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be
those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot
learn, unlearn, and relearn.”
Where AeU is concerned, lifelong learning is also about
providing second chances for people. The ultimate goal
is to help the workforce progress in terms of capabilities
and competencies. There are many people who could not
continue their education at the same time as their peers due
to various obstacles. This is their chance to do during their
productive years without jeopardising their existing routine.
This indicates the need for courses and programmes which
suit their requirements and interest. The provision of such
courses and programmes necessitates the use of an open
and flexible mode such as that adopted at AeU.
What we learnt one or two decades ago is just not
enough even for survival, let alone for success, in a highly
competitive global market. Research indicates that you
could have two to four careers in a lifetime, something that
is already happening in Asia. So even if you have graduated,
you will still need to continue to learn, unlearn and re-learn
many different things during the course of your life. In short
you will need to be lifelong learners if you wish to succeed.
You will have to be prepared for making multiple career
choices in the ever-changing global economy.
Conclusion
To all graduating students, while I extend my congratulations
once again, I wish to add that learning never stops. It is my
hope that you would continue to evolve and persist in your
enthusiasm to improve, and to acquire new knowledge and
skills.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who
have contributed towards making today’s event a memorable
one. In particular, my deep appreciation to the Ministry of
Education, Wisma Putra, Ministry of Finance and the ACD
for their continuous support. I also wish to thank members
of the AeU Management and Staff for their hard work and
keen efforts.
Once again, my congratulations to the graduands of 2014.
I wish you a bright and exciting future.
Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Dato’
Dr. Syed Jalaludin Syed Salim
Chairman
Board of Directors
Asia e University
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MESSAGE FROM
THE ACD REPRESENTATIVE
Asia e University contributes
to strengthening the human
resources foundation of ACD
and society at large
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MESSAGE FROM THE ACD REPRESENTATIVE
Dear Graduands,
On behalf of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD), I wish to extend our heartiest congratulations to AeU on staging
its 4th Convocation Ceremony. As we celebrate hard work and success today, I feel heartened on behalf of the
ACD, to extend our heartiest congratulations to AeU’s graduating class.
As Asia grows in this new era globalization and trade into a
world leader, the continent will require a variety of skills and
you can be assured that your talent, responsiveness and
conscientiousness will hold you in good stead to face the
needs and challenges of the future.
It is an honour for Thailand, as Coordinator of the ACD, and I
in my professional capacity, to be associated with the AeU’s
4th Convocation Ceremony. Since the historic 1st ACD
Heads of States Summit in the State of Kuwait in October
2012, the ACD process has been revitalized. There are
numerous important activities and initiatives in the pipeline.
In 2013, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Kingdom of
Bahrain hosted the 11th and 12th ACD Ministerial Meetings.
We also welcome the generous offers of the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia to host the 13th Ministerial Meeting in Riyadh in
2014, the Kingdom of Thailand to host the 14th Ministerial
Meeting and the 2nd ACD Summit in March 2015, and the
Islamic Republic of Iran to host the 3rd ACD Summit in 2018.
In terms of initiatives, the ACD has ongoing initiatives on
food and energy, security, emergency preparedness,
poverty reduction and regional connectivity. Among these,
the initiative that has the potential to deliver the most wideranging impact is regional connectivity. Building on ASEAN’s
experience, Thailand will work with all ACD Member
Countries to enhance hard (physical connectivity) and soft
(trade, investment and travel facilitation) connectivity.
This initiative will deliver physical accessibility, enhanced
economic and cultural relations, as well as regional peace
and prosperity. Some also refer to this initiative as the Silk
Route revival.
Underpinning all activities is the human element. Human
resources development is the key ingredient in all ACD
endeavours. Without the capacity to understand and
implement the concepts being advocated, ACD cooperation
or any endeavour for that matter could not move forward.
It is in this context that Malaysia’s Asia e University initiative
is so laudable. It is one that truly contributes to strengthening
the human resources foundation of ACD and society at large.
In the years to come, its graduates will surely contribute to
the forward progress of the ACD Community and the global
community at large.
The onset of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) in 2015
is something that we should look forward to with great
vigor as it presents a multitude of opportunities for people
like you who will lead the next generation to progress and
cooperation.
As much as borders are breaking down, we see the onset
of a more diverse yet united AEC. This presents a great
opportunity for you to continue learning and growing for the
good of your country and the people of Asia.
We are delighted to stand beside AeU as it moves steadily
in this specific project area of e-education, in which
Malaysia is the prime mover. I would like to thank the Board
of Directors, President and Management of AeU, for their
efforts in making our vision of reputable higher education
for the Asian community a reality and for continuously taking
it to higher levels of accomplishment.
In conclusion, let me extend my warm greetings and
congratulations to all of you who graduate today. As you
set out on the next steps of your journey, and as you cross
many more milestones that mark your achievements, I am
sure you will proudly recall the value of the opportunities
that AeU gave you, and how it empowered you for success.
Bundit Limschoon
ACD Representative
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Thailand
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MESSAGE FROM
THE PRESIDENT/CEO
AeU is constantly innovating
our pedagogy and programme
delivery to cater to the unique
learning styles of different
segments of learners
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO
Dear Graduands,
Today, a total of 1,200 students are graduating with an AeU degree. This will take place over two sessions, one
in the morning and another in the afternoon. We salute and congratulate all of you, our graduates, and all your
staunch supporters.
This graduating batch comes from a total of 78 academic and professIonal programmes. Among the graduands
are from the inaugural cohort of ‘Program Pensiswazahan Guru’ under the Ministry of Education. These are
teachers who have successfully completed their Bachelor of Education (Teaching English as a Second Language)
programme.
To all our graduating students, your accomplishment is not
to be lightly valued. As our students, you have overcome
academic challenges, deadlines, conflicting demands of
family, work and study, to finish your studies.
We salute all of you, those who have overcome immense
odds to succeed, or those who, despite their senior years,
still found the joy and satisfaction to come back to school.
Each of you has scaled a mountain and reached its peak.
It is a tough challenge to juggle studies, work and family
commitments and to persist to the very end. And most
important meeting AeU rigorous academic standards along
the way.
As we celebrate, let us not forget an important ally who has
also an important stake in this venture. In your time at AeU,
you have had to work much harder than those who study fulItime at other universities. I am certain, however, that many
of you couldn’t have done it without the encouragement and
support of your family, friends, colleagues and employers.
People who had stood by you through those long days and
nights. Today, let us also not forget to thank them with our
success.
Present and Future Developments
AeU has made a strong start on the next lap of its exciting
journey. With the foundation firmly laid in the first seven
years since our establishment in 2007, the last two years
have been focused on consolidating our achievements
and cementing the strong ties we have made. 2014, in
particular, has been an exciting and productive year. With
the underpinning focus on providing a quality education for
working adults, AeU continued to break new grounds to
entrench its standing as the choice university for working
professionals and adult learners.
Across all eight (8) Schools of the University, existing
programmes were reviewed and enhanced and new ones
introduced to deliver relevance to the ever-changing
demands of the market place. To meet the exacting
standards of the government as well as students’ and
employers’ expectations, we invested considerably in the
review of our programmes. Existing ones were refreshed
with updated contents and new ones added to fill knowledge
gaps and meet niche market needs. Our teaching is
designed to balance local issues with global perspectives
so that our graduates can be effective locally and globally.
New partnerships with industry players were also forged
to more actively engage them in mutually beneficial
relationships; identifying new and relevant areas of needs
and developing programmes to meet those needs.
We are also constantly innovating our pedagogy and
programme delivery to cater to the unique learning styles
of different segments of learners. Such initiatives include
offering more e-learning modules to make learning more
accessible and flexible for adult learners, and packaging
our courses in modules to meet specific training needs of
organisations.
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And I am very proud to inform that AeU is currently contributing
towards one of the nation’s priority areas in education, that
is, the upgrading of our primary school teachers, who are
currently diploma holders, to become degree holders. This
particular programme is to assist the Ministry of Education
in their drive to enhance the qualification of local teachers
in the country. More than 3,000 in-service teachers have
enrolled in AeU Bachelor of Education programme in 3 areas
of specialisation, namely Teaching English as a Second
Language,Teaching Malay Language in Primary School and
Early Childhood Education.
Deepening our Inks in Asia and the Rest of the World
As with the majority of universities today, where higher
education aspires towards globalization, we are similarly
developing talent by putting education within the reach of
many more individuals.
Even though AeU is regarded as young institution, I believe
we have taken great strides in not just building human capital
but also by uniting the further education needs of the diverse
Asian community. Today, AeU has spread its wings far and
wide to ACD countries such as China, India, Pakistan, Sri
Lanka, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia, Singapore,
Thailand, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Maldives,
and also beyond to non-ACD countries like Denmark, New
Zealand, Hong Kong, Namibia, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia,
Yemen, Mauritius and the UK.
Our programmes are delivered through smart partnership
with learning institutions in these countries. These
partnerships provided a host of benefits to the learners.
They are able to gain AeU qualifications without having to
leave their jobs or relocate to Malaysia. This makes learning
a degree from a foreign university more affordable for them.
They can pursue programmes that are highly in demand
while remaining in their home country.
All the positive developments we have experienced, signal
international acceptance of AeU that offers promise of
greater strength in the years ahead.
Strengthening Alumni
A key focus for next year and the years ahead are our alumni.
To advance this alumni interest, the Student and Alumni
Affairs Department has been activated and will shortly be
announcing a suite of benefits and activities for our alumni.
One key benefit will be the AeU ‘Alumni Continuing Education’
programme which invites our past graduates back for
continuing knowledge upgrading at highly preferential rates.
I urge you, as newly-minted alumni of AeU, to connect,
reconnect, and nourish one another. Contribute to the
growth of your alma mater by helping to shape the culture,
character, and potential of this institution. Inspire others
who are in the unenviable position you were once in, as
multi-taskers straddling numerous heavy commitments.
Our Graduates as AeU’s Reputation Builder
A university’s reputation and growth depend much on how
its alumni impact society and how they return to serve
their alma mater. AeU looks towards you for your support
in fulfilling its educational mission. You are the ones who
will testify to the quality of the education you have received
at AeU. And I believe, it is not just a matter of knowledge
or ability to use your newly-acquired knowledge at your
workplace. It is also about having good work ethics, being
dependable, proactive and adaptable. What AeU’s graduates
should be known for is also a people who have integrity and
honour, who can excel as individuals and yet work well with
others, who are passionate learners and willing teachers
and mentors.
I hope that you will continue to be engaged with us,
connected with your fellow graduates and be a help to our
students; be proud of your qualification and fly the AeU
flag well wherever you are practising, and make a positive
impact on the community you are in.
Conclusion
Graduands, today’s convocation ceremony closes a chapter
of your lives but opens up another, with new and promising
opportunities. How successful you will be depends on you.
The focus, drive and determination you have exhibited while
studying are the same ingredients for your success in your
next phase of life. I urge you to continue learning, now that
you have cultivated the habit of doing so, and keep your
relationship with AeU. The vision of AeU is “To be a leader
and a premier educational hub in the promotion of affordable
and quality e-learning in Asia”. You have benefitted from this
vision; together, we can work towards realizing this vision
for others.
Professor Dato’ Dr Ansary Ahmed
President/CEO
Asia e University
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ABOUT
ASIA e UNIVERSITY
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OUR
VISION
To be a leader and a premier educational
hub in the promotion of affordable and
quality e-learning in Asia
OUR
MISSION
To work in collaboration with universities,
institutions and corporations, drawing
upon their collective expertise, prestige
and resources to provide quality Higher
Education and Lifelong Learning
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OUR
RATIONALE
AeU views itself as an enabler to be harnessed by Asian educational institutions to increase cross-border
accessibility of their programmes, especially in critical areas that are in demand for capacity building
AeU is to work with Asian institutions in increasing access to relevant, flexible and cost effective education
and training in the region. AeU will tap into the existing reservoir of programmes provided by institutions
in Asia and make it available to a wider market in the region and the rest of the world
Cross border accreditation of qualifications and mutual recognition of degrees will be greatly facilitated
through the ACD platform via the Asian Credit Transfer System (ACTS) wherein an Accreditation Board and
Examination Syndicate will be established as a quality assurance for AeU and its partners
OUR
OBJECTIVES
Provide academic programmes of international reputation by capitalizing on the expertise and prestige
of collaborating institutions
Provide students with access to relevant, affordable, cost-effective, flexible education, and training
programmes
Develop appropriate pedagogical strategies and technologies to strengthen students’ critical thinking,
creative abilities, and communication skills
Ensure that all programmes and courses meet the quality benchmark established in the policies and
standard e-learning best practices among member institutions
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OUR
CORE VALUES
Empowerment
We inspire trust and cultivate responsibilities in order to create value for our clients
Excellence
We aspire to excel in our services and are committed to continuous improvement
Integrity
We strive to maintain the highest ethical standards and professionalism
Creativity
We constantly seek new and innovative ways of doing things
Professionalism
We inculcate the highest standards in carrying out our duties and tasks
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Sandar Hnin @ Rahmah Ebrahim
Head, Learner Service Centre
Our People, Our Values
At AeU we foster a culture of hard work and quality of delivery, but in a supportive environment with exceptional teamwork, mutual respect, and a
spirit of good humour.
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UNIVERSITY
BACKGROUND
Established as an initiative of Malaysia, Asia e University (AeU) is a collaborative multinational university instituted under the
auspice of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD). AeU is at present supported by thirty three (33) ACD member countries
throughout the world.
The 33 participating ACD member countries leverage on AeU’s e-education platform to increase higher education accessibility
for all and narrow the digital divide. Through our shared collective expertise and strategic linkages with our numerous
educational partners, AeU delivers programmes that are imbued with the goals of flexibility, quality and relevance to provide a
truly personalised learning experience for everybody today.
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The Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) is an organisation which has brought together governments from thirty three (33) Asian countries since its establishment
in 2002. The organisation aims to foster Asian cooperation at the continental level, and integrate several regional cooperation organisations. Such are: the
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and; the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Being an international university, AeU is leveraging on Thrust 5 of the National Higher Education Strategic Plan of Malaysia (2008) through collaborative
networking by engaging international teaching staff and advocating for student mobility via the Asian Credit Transfer System (ACTS).
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UNIVERSITY
PROFILE
AeU is a private tertiary education institution incorporated under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996. Established
in 2007, AeU has grown to become one of a leading provider of open and distance learning (ODL) in Asia. As an ODL institution,
AeU’s focus is to provide accessible and affordable higher education for all. The University was brought into existence for a new
approach to tertiary education that gives rise to greater flexibility in learning. The philosophy is based on the belief that quality
education should be made available and accessible to all people regardless of demographics.
In just seven swift years, AeU has established a remarkable reputation as the acclaimed institution of choice which provides
knowledge acquisition for human capital needs in the region through e-education.
The University has been acclaimed with top honours and awards. Such are; as the winner of BrandLaureate Awards 2010 for
“Best Brand in Education - e-Education,” and the winner of the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2010 under the “Most
Promising Entrepreneur” category. Additionally in 2012, the University was announced as the best ACD Project during the ACD
Meeting in Kuwait.
AeU currently offers more than forty (40) academic programmes at all levels, ranging from Diplomas to PhDs through five
(5) academic schools; the School of Management, School of Education & Cognitive Sciences, School of Information &
Communications Technology, School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences and School of Graduate Studies. All academic
programmes are internationally benchmarked, approved by the Malaysian Ministry of Education (MOE) and accredited by the
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). In addition AeU academic programmes are also recognised by several ACD member
and non-ACD countries. The University also offers more than two hundred (200) executive and professional programmes
through the School of Professional & Executive Education and School of Technical Education, Engineering & Re-skilling.
Since opening its doors in April 2007, AeU today has an enrolment of more than 16,000 students, and has graduated over
5,000 graduates. By delivering a world-class learning experience, AeU aspires to be the leader and the premiere educational
hub in promotion of affordable quality e-learning throughout Asia.
AeU is involved in the Ministry of Education’s teacher upgrading
programme (Program Pensiswazahan Guru) since March 2011. This
particular programme is to assist the Ministry of Education in their drive
to enhance the qualifications of local teachers in the country. More than
3,000 in-service teachers have enrolled in various fields of the Bachelor of
Education programmes.
AeU is one of the first few institutions in Malaysia to implement an Open
Entry System. This system awards entry to individuals who wish to pursue
tertiary education even with minimal formal credentials. This is done
by assessing their prior learning acquired through formal and informal
training, as well as work experiences that can compensate for the lack of
basic paper qualifications. Almost 20 percent of AeU’s enrolment is made
up of students who applied through open entry.
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AeU is a private university incorporated under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 (Act 555). Programmes offered at both undergraduate
and postgraduate levels are internationally benchmarked and approved by the Malaysian Ministry of Education (MOE) and accredited by the Malaysian
Qualifications Agency (MQA). In addition, AeU academic programmes are also recognised by several ACD and non-ACD countries.
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SEVEN E’s OF THE
UNIVERSITY
Empowered learning
Putting the learner at the centre of the learner experience. Demand driven, open to choice,
learner-centric
Enhanced learning
Relentlessly setting new benchmarks, continuously taking the learning to a higher level
Exploratory learning
Actively pushing the boundaries of the known, with rigorous inquiries, creativity and curiosity
Expanding learning
An open paradigm of learning without boundaries or limitations
Effective learning
Functional, purposeful intended education; producing winners
Electronic learning
Any place, anytime, anywhere, 24/7, 365
Experiential learning
Learning through reflection, action, adventure, choice, cooperation and communication
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REVOLUTIONISING
LEARNING
AeU has a long-standing and widely recognised commitment to the creative use of technologies for enhancing the quality of
student learning.
The University has adopted the term ‘blended learning’ as the principal means of addressing a flexible mode of learning which
comprises of self-managed learning, face-to-face learning and online learning.
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AeU ‘s pedagogical model, adopts a new way of learning and teaching method which creates an educational experience that is more responsive to
learners’ needs and aspirations. This thus provides the flexibility which allows learners to structure their own learning, at a pace of their own choice
and which adopts learning modes that can complement their lifestyles accordingly.
“AeU brings the world to the classroom. My learning
experience at AeU has certainly been encouraging.
The academics who guided me are of high calibre
and bring their vast experience to the students.
The flexibility of the system allows me to study at my
own pace, and from anywhere.”
Swa Lee Lee
Master of Business Administration
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Knowledge Centre
The AeU’s Knowledge Centre is one of the most comprehensive online libraries in the country. It has close to 7,000 titles of
printed books and subscribes to over 100,000 e-books, 71,000 e-journals, and 1.6 million e-theses titles. The Knowledge
Centre adopts an important role in supporting teaching, learning and research activities within AeU’s learning communities.
Learner Service Centre
The Learner Service Centre is a one-stop centre which attends to enquiries and provides various support services for our
learners.
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Learning Management System
The AeU’s Learning Management System known as Personalised Learning Space (myPLS), allows learners and academic
facilitators to communicate, share information, access course materials and e-content, and keep them in the loop on academic
matters and developments taking place within the university.
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LEARNING CENTRES
IN MALAYSIA
AeU has established a strong network of Learning Centres in major cities, towns and rural areas throughout Malaysia.
Kota Bahru
Alor Star
Kuala Terengganu
Penang
Ipoh
Kuala Lumpur
Kuantan
Petaling Jaya
Banting
Melaka
Batu Pahat
Johor Bharu
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Kudat
Kota Kinabalu
Miri
Bintulu
Kuching
Ranau
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INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE
LEARNING CENTRES
In-line with its mission, the University is actively collaborating with numerous universities, institutions and corporations located
in ACD countries and non-ACD countries. This is to draw upon their collective expertise, prestige and resources; in order to
provide quality higher education and in the promotion of lifelong learning.
Collaborative learning centres have been established in these countries:
Africa
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Cambodia
China
Denmark
Causeway Institute of Professional Studies, Kenya
Mogadishu University, Somalia
MW Communications and Training Ltd (MWCT), Nigeria
AeU Middle East and North Africa (AMENA)
Kingston Digital Foundation
Cambodia Mekong University (CMU)
Wenhua Online Sci-Tech Co. Ltd.
International Business School of Scandinavia (IBSS)
Dubai, UAE
Hamdan bin Mohammed e University (MBMeU)
Hong Kong
Lifelong College
India
Indonesia
Maldives
Bureau of Indian Distance Learning (BIDL)
Lembaga Pendidikan Terapan Panghergar (LPTP)
Politeknik Negeri Jakarta (PNJ)
Politeknik Unggul LPM3 (PULMED)
PT Buana International Standard Training & Education Centre (BISTEC)
State Polytechnic of Creative Media (POLIMEDIA)
Universitas Ciputra Surabaya
Universitas Muslim Indonesia (UMI), Makassar
Sun Foundation
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Mauritius
AeU India Ocean Ltd. (AIO)
Myanmar
Myanmar Institute of Education (MIE)
Victoria University College (VUC)
Namibia
New Zealand
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Thailand
UK
Vietnam
Yemen
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The International University of Management
Massey University
National Tertiary Education Consortium (NTEC)
NZ Institute of Learning and Development (NZILD)
TeWananga O Aotearoa
Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC)
International Marketing Consultants
Lahore University of Management Science (LUMS)
National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences
PROFESSIONALS Overseas Education & Migration Consultants
TelniaSoft Inc.
Virtual University of Pakistan
Global Institute of Project Management (GIPM)
International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS)
LAUGFS Australia Higher Education Services (Private) Ltd (LAHES)
Phoenix Business School - Asian College of Management (AMC) (Private) Ltd
Strategy College of Business and Marketing (Private) Ltd
SIAM University
London Examination Boards Ltd. (LEB)
Centre for International Training Cooperation (CITC)
Dai Nam University (DNU)
Dong Do University
Infoworld School
Institute of Technology and Economic Development (ITED)
International Development Language Institute (IDLI)
Nguyen Tat Thanh University (NTTU)
Professional Training Institute (PTI)
University Of Labour And Social Affairs (ULSA)
Vietnam National University (VNU)
Azal University
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With more than 50 International collaborative learning centres in 21 countries, we connect learners across borders.
Our MBA students in Somalia
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INTERNATIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS
AeU is a member of the following organisations:
Asian Association of
Open Universities (AAOU)
The Association of
Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
European Foundation for
Quality in e-Learning (EFQUEL)
The Asia Pacific University Community
Engagement Network (APUCEN)
International Council for Open and
Distance Education (ICDE)
International Consortium for
Teaching and Learning Centres (ICTLC)
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SCHOOLS AND
PROGRAMMES
AeU has eight (8) schools, offering a variety of programmes catered specially to contemporary Asian needs.
School of Management
School of Education & Cognitive Science
The School of Management (SOM) champions and
spearheads the University’s programmes in management
and business related areas. These span over; business
administration, human resource management, accounting,
entrepreneurship, knowledge management and e-business.
The key drivers of SOM’s well-defined programmes are
structured and based on core curricula that are industryrelevant, practically-driven and professionally-enhancing.
The School of Education & Cognitive Science (SECS)
is envisioned to be a leader and catalyst for educational
change in the Asian region. The School engages in world
class education, research and outreach efforts across all
of its disciplines for educators and professionals alike.
SECS upholds its tradition of quality and excellence in a
diversity of education and cognitive science areas, ranging
from; management, teaching pedagogies, curriculum &
instruction, psychology and nursing education.
Programmes
Programmes
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Doctor of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Specialisations:
- International Business
- Entrepreneurship
- Risk Management
- Islamic Banking & Finance
- Islamic Insurance
- Tourism Management
- Supply Chain Management
Master in Management
Master of Human Resources Management
Master of Science (Management) (by Research)
Executive Master of Business Administration
Executive Master of Strategic Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons)
Specialisations:
- Accounting & Finance
- Marketing & E-Commerce
- Business Information System
Graduate Diploma in Business Management
Graduate Diploma in Accounting
Master of Education
Specialisations:
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Education Psychology
- Educational Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Science Education
- Instructional Technology
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education Teaching
- Educational Assessment & Evaluation
- Teaching English as a Second Language
Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Teaching
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) (Hons)
Bachelor of Education (Teaching English as a Second
Language) (Hons)
Bachelor of Education (Teaching Malay Language in Primary School) (Hons)
Bachelor of Education (Primary Science) (Hons)
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Graduate Diploma in Teaching
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“The AeU MBA has definitely taken me to higher grounds,
both, professionally and personally. The programme
enables me to broaden my knowledge in emerging
markets in Asia. Some of the core modules are very
comprehensive and enlightening such as “Strategic
Management – Asian Business”, it is a distinctive
industry-focused module that combines the best of
global business training with a unique focus on the
vibrant Asian region.”
Captain Rajeev Agrawal
Master of Business Administration
India
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School of Information & Communication Technology
School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
The School of Information & Communication Technology
(SICT) was established to become the fore-runner and
an innovative school in ICT education, initiatives and
collaborative learning, especially in an Asian setting. The
School offers a variety of programmes in the areas of ICT
and IT Technology respectively.
The School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (SAHUSS)
is envisioned to become a premiere centre for interdisciplinary perspectives drawing mainly from the study of
arts, humanities and social sciences with a special attention
paid in the Asian studies.
Besides encapsulating a wide range of transferable skills
including creativity, research and analysis techniques,
problem-solving, communication and negotiation skills, all
programmes offered by SICT are professionally designed,
specialised and engaging.
Among the areas of study include topics such as on the
arts, culture, psychology, sociology, communications,
linguistics, politics, and religions. Through its interdisciplinary approach, SAHUSS aspires to deepen interest
and understanding of the Asian region’s arts, humanities
and social sciences among its graduates.
Programmes
Programmes
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Master in Information & Communication Technology
Management
Specialisation:
- Project Management
- Open Source Computing
- Information Security
- Knowledge Management
- ICT Entrepreneurship
- Islamic Banking
- Islamic Insurance
- Business Continuity Management
Bachelor of Information & Communication Technology (Hons)
Specialisations:
- Information System
- Software Engineering
- Multimedia Computing
- Enterprise Networking
Bachelor of Technology (Information Technology) (Hons)
Specialisations:
- Computer Network Security
- Web and Mobile Computing
- Service Oriented Architecture
- Software Development
Bachelor of Digital Creative Media (Hons)
Professional Bachelor of Internet Marketing Technology
Professional Bachelor of Digital Creative Media
Professional Bachelor of Computer Technology
Master of Social Sciences (by Research)
Master of Humanities & Arts (by Research)
Master of Knowledge Management
Executive Master in Public Administration
Executive Master in Islamic Management and Administration
Bachelor of Education (Teaching Islamic Studies in Primary School) (Hons)
Diploma in Islamic Studies
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Master of Development Management
Master of International Relations
Master of Industrial & Organisational Psychology
Bachelor of Communication & New Media Studies (Hons)
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“The AeU MICTM programme is for graduates from a
variety of backgrounds. The programme runs in a really
flexible mode so the number of our core modules can
be taken either by you coming to tutorial classes or
engaging with the materials online. In addition to this,
our classes run during the weekends. Combined with the
online study options, it is a great option for people who
are working full-time.”
Iewan Mahfuzh Mohd Ayob
Master of Information & Communication Technology
Management
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School of Graduate Studies
School of Professional & Executive Education
The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) is tasked to grow as
a well positioned centre for leading e-learning postgraduate
education programmes all across Asia. The School helps
students in independent research with the guidance
of supervisor(s) and workshop(s), as well as provides
personalised support for its Asian-centric postgraduate
programmes. Students can select qualified supervisors
from a pool of expertise in business administration and
management, education and ICT research areas. In line
with global standard, SGS appoints renowned academicians
from world-class universities as its external examiners.
The School of Professional & Executive Education (SPEED)
is founded primarily to impart dynamic skills, knowledge and
experiences to 21st century executives who are in pursuit
of lifelong learning. The School offers training courses for
executives and professionals alike for career enhancement,
as well as courses for the general public in a variety of
fields, covering self-improvement and general interests.
Programmes
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Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration
Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Arts
Doctor of Philosophy in Information &
Communication Technology
Industrial Doctorate (IndD)
School of Foundation Studies
The School of Foundation Studies (SFS) was formed as
the university’s Centre of Excellence for Pre-University
Education. In providing quality university preparation
programmes designed to meet the needs of students of
multiple languages, education and cultural background
across Asia.
Professional and Executive Education programmes are
tailor-made for respective clienteles, and delivered by a multinational, multi-cultural faculty, through SPEED’s strategic
alliances with local and international premiere education
institutions. Amongst the more than 200 programmes are:
Programmes
Executive Master
• Engineering Business Management
• International Freight, Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Human Capital & Organisational Development
• Operation & Project Maintenance
• Corporate Communication & Public Relation
• Plantation Management & Technology
• Management & E-Commerce
• Project Management
Executive Bachelor
• Engineering Business Management
• Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• Human Capital Management
• Operations & Administration Management
• Islamic Business Management
• Islamic Manufacturing Management
• Islamic Investments & Takaful
• Management Accounting
• Applied Management Science
• Strategic Management
Professional Diploma
• Business & Industrial Management
• Manufacturing & Industrial Management
• Asset & Building Maintenance Management
• Retail & Franchise Management
• Plantation & Operation Management
• Creative Thinking In Business & Organisations
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Management Accounting
Project Management Operations
Oil & Palm Operations & Technology
Organisation Management
Entrepreneurial Management
School of Technical Education, Engineering &
Re-skilling
The School of Technical Education, Engineering &
Re-skilling (STEER) was instituted to champion technical
and re-skilling training programmes. It offers in-demand
vocational, engineering and technical training programmes
to meet the needs of technical executives and professionals
for career enhancement.
“The AeU EMLM programme represents a fulfilling
period of learning, reflecting and networking.
Besides the opportunity to be exposed to a wide
array of management subjects, the diversity
of my classmates provides added value to the
programme.”
Khalil Ibrahim Ahmad Al Balushi
Executive Master in Logistics Management
Oman
Programmes
Executive Master
• Science in Industrial Engineering (Manufacturing)
• Agro Estate Forestry Integrated Applications
Executive Bachelor
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Manufacturing
Management
• Facilities & Building Maintenance Management
• Agro Estate Forestry Integrated Application
• Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing
• Environment, Safety and Health
• Graphic Design
• Fashion & Textiles Design
• Interior Design & Architectural
Professional Diploma
• Agro Estate Forestry Integrated Applications
• Graphic Design
• Fashion & Textiles Design
• Interior Design & Architectural
Executive Certificate
• Graphic Design
• Fashion & Textiles Design
• Interior Design & Architectural
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GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
FRAMEWORK
As an international university instituted under the ACD, AeU upholds rigorous standards of transparency and accountability.
AeU is guided by a governance and accountability framework that establishes a clear responsibility, authority, and governance
structure for the ongoing oversight of our operations.
This is strengthened by internal systems and controls in the form of policies, procedures, and guidelines on matters ranging
from risk management to corporate values and ethical standards.
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BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Professor Dato’ Dr. Hassan Said
Professor Dato’ Dr. Ansary Ahmed
Emeritus Professor
Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Syed Jalaludin Syed Salim
Chairman
Encik Shahrizal Abdul Shukor
Professor Dr. Hairudin Harun
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UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE
Professor Dato’ Dr.
Ansary
Ahmed Professor Dr. Hairudin
Harun
Professor
Dr. Mak Chai
Deputy President
Vice President, International
& Research
Nik Hishamuddin Nik
Mohd
Yusof
Roslan
Ramli
Norlina
Kamudin
President/CEO
Chairman
Director, School of
Professional & Executive
Education
Director, School of Technical
Education, Engineering
& Re-skilling
GM/Director, Talent
Management
Head, Administration &
Facilities
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Professor Dr. Syed Malek
F.D.
Syed Mustapha
Professor Dr. John
Arul
Phillips
Professor
Dr. Juhary Ali
Meilina
Puteh
Mizana
Muhamad
Bala
Kumar Thambiah
Mohammad Rahimee
Ibrahim
Mohd
Razi Jaafar
Vice President, Operations
& Technology
Director, Marketing
Communications & Corporate
Relations
Head, Student & Alumni Affairs
Representative of Deans
Director, Corporate Strategy
& Planning
Head, Quality Assurance and
Regulatory Affairs
Senior Manager, Business
Development & Special
Projects
Head, Commercial
Registrar
Senior Manager, Finance
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UNIVERSITY
SENATE
Professor Dato’ Dr.
Ansary
Ahmed President/CEO
Chairman
Professor Dr. John Arul
Phillips
Dean, School of Education &
Cognitive Science
Professor Dr. Juhary Ali
Dean, School of Management
Professor Dr. Siow Heng
Loke
Professor Dr. Abdullah
@ Alwi Hj Hassan
Dean, School of Graduate
Studies
Acting Dean, School of Arts,
Humanities & Social Sciences
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Professor Dr. Hairudin
Harun
Deputy President
Meilina Puteh
Professor Dr. Mak Chai
Registrar
Secretary of Senate
Vice President, International &
Research
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Professor Dr. Syed Malek
F.D. Syed Mustapha
Vice President, Operations &
Technology
Dean, School of Information &
Communications Technology
Professor Dato’ Dr.
Sayed Mushtaq Hussain
Nik Hishamuddin Nik
Mohd Yusof
Professor, School of
Management
Director, School of
Professional & Executive
Education
Roslan Ramli
Director, School of Technical
Education, Engineering &
Reskilling
Thami Munisah Mohd
Yusoff
Chief Librarian
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KEY
MILESTONES
2004
29 - 30 April 2004
ACD Workshop on e-Education, Malaysia
The meeting proposed a list of recommendations in the
areas of policy, technology, human capacity building and
knowledge sharing, which included the setting-up of an ACD
Consultative e-Education Committee and a regional centre
to coordinate e-Learning initiatives in the region.
11 March 2005
Post-ACD e-Education Workshop, Malaysia
This meeting chaired by the Director General of the Ministry
of Higher Education (MOHE) Malaysia unanimously agreed
that Malaysia should table a proposal to the Islamabad ACD
Ministerial meeting on the establishment of AeU.
2005
6 April 2005
4th ACD Ministerial Meeting, Pakistan
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the 26 member countries
then accepted the proposal on the formation of AeU and
reaffirmed their countries’ commitment with the following
declaration:
Declaration No. 6:
Resolve to ensure the provision of easily accessible and
expanded educational opportunities for the people of
Asia with the proposal for the establishment of an Asia e
University (AeU) which will be an instrument for greater
Asia-wide cooperation in closing the digital divide and
spearheading e-Education efforts to meet future challenges,
for the benefit of the region.
28 - 29 November 2005
ACD Roundtable Meeting, Malaysia
The roundtable deliberated on practical and policy issues
related to the establishment and implementation of AeU.
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MILESTONES
2006
23 - 24 May 2006
5th ACD Ministerial Meeting, Qatar
Representatives of the 28 ACD governments unanimously
accepted Malaysia’s proposal to implement the proposed
AeU. This was reflected in the Doha ACD Declaration 1.5:
Declaration No. 1.5:
We agree to support the successful implementation of Asia
e University as an instrument for human capacity building,
closing the digital divide, increasing higher education
accessibility, and spearheading e-Education efforts for the
benefit of all member countries.
26 December 2006
Approval and Support by Malaysian Government
The Malaysian Government agreed that the University
would be established under Part III of the Private Higher
Educational Institutions Act 1996 (555) and that it is to be
led by the private sector.
2007
18 April 2007
Establishment of AeU
AeU was registered with the Ministry of Higher Education
Malaysia to establish the University on 18 April 2007.
5 - 6 June 2007
6th ACD Ministerial Meeting, Republic of South Korea
Representatives of 30 ACD governments unanimously
accepted Malaysia’s proposal on the establishment and
implementation of AeU and this was reflected in the Seoul IT
ACD Declaration 4:
Declaration No. 4:
Support joint IT study and research projects among member
countries while encouraging strong partnership in IT field
both at the government and private levels; in which the Asia
e University platform could be effectively utilized to promote
and facilitate such initiatives.
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2008
24 - 25 March 2008
3rd ACD Roundtable Meeting, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The meeting was held between participating member
countries to propose areas of collaboration on policy and
regulatory issues, issues of intellectual property rights,
the development of an Asian international curriculum
and the European Credit Transfer System (ETCS) for the
development of an Asian Credit Transfer System (ACTS).
June 2008
First Intake of Students
AeU admitted its first intake of 15 Bachelor, MBA and PhD
students.
3 August 2008
SPEED Graduation Ceremony
The first graduation of a batch of 45 students for the
Executive Diploma in Mosque Management Programme
conducted by the School of Professional and Executive
Education (SPEED) and the Islamic Religious Department
of Perak (Jabatan Agama Islam Perak, JAIP) took place in
Ipoh, Perak. They were conferred the Executive Diploma in
Mosque Management by Raja Muda Perak DYTM Raja Nazrin
Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah.
16 October 2008
7th ACD Ministerial Meeting, Republic of Kazakhstan
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs and other Heads of Delegation
from 30 member countries of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue
(ACD) affirmed the 7th ACD Declaration in the Republic of
Kazakhstan as the following: Note: ... the excellent progress
of Asia e University (AeU) in Malaysia and agreed to explore
the ways and means for the establishment of the Asian
Credit Transfer System (ACTS) on a voluntary basis, and
reaffirm the role of Asia e University (AeU) as an instrument
for human capacity building, closing the digital divide,
increasing higher education accessibility and promoting
e-Education for the benefit of all ACD member countries.
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2009
14 October 2009
8th ACD Ministerial Meeting, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs and other Heads of Delegation
from 30 member countries of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue
(ACD) acknowledge the following:
The Government of Malaysia reaffirms its commitment as
the Prime Mover of e-Education in ensuring the success and
sustainability of Asia e University. Malaysia expresses her
appreciation of the support of member countries to AeU
and particularly in agreeing to voluntarily explore the ways
and means for the establishment of the Asia Credit Transfer
System (ACTS).
The Government of Malaysia would also like to put on record
that the Republic of India, through the Distance Education
Council has in true spirit and letter of the ACD charter has
agreed to recognise Asia e University. This is a milestone
and will definitely lead to greater collaboration between
Asia e University and the Institutions of Higher Learning
in India to not only narrow the digital divide but also to
bring internationally recognised education and training
programmes to the peoples of Asia.
2010
25 October 2010
Awarded the MSC Malaysia Status
The Government of Malaysia awarded Asia e University the
MSC Malaysia status for Institutions of Higher Learning to
Asia E Learning Sdn Bhd for having fulfilled the necessary
set of criteria in meeting the objectives of the MSC Malaysia.
MSC Malaysia status entitles AeU to the incentives, rights
and privileges provided for in the package of selected
incentive, to continued adherence to the aforementioned
criteria and the specific conditions attached to the Award.
25 October 2010
Selected as ‘the gateway university’
AeU was selected as ‘the gateway university’ for international
education for distance and online learning, with a projected
GNI of RM100 million, by the Ministry of Higher Education
under the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP).
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2011
12 March 2011 (1st Cohort)
Program Pensiswazahan Guru
Registration
(PPG)
Students
The registration for the Program Pensiswazahan Guru (PPG)
students was held on 12 March 2011 at 4 Learning Centres
nationwide. With the number of PPG students totalling almost
100, the programme offered is B.Ed (Teaching English as a
Second Language) Hons.
16 April 2011
Malaysia Education Online (MEdO) Portal Launch
The Malaysia Education Online (MEdO) portal was launched
in conjunction with the Dasar e-Pembelajaran Negara
(DePAN), by the Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Seri
Mohamed Khaled Nordin, at the Pan Pacific KLIA. This portal
is an initiative proposed by PEMANDU under the Malaysian
Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) to bring
Malaysian education online to the global market.
17 April 2011
First Convocation Ceremony
AeU held its first Convocation Ceremony at the Putra World
Trade Centre (PWTC), for the conferment of PhD, Master’s,
Executive Master and Executive Diploma for its pioneer
batch of students.
1 July 2011
Establishment of SAHUSS
The School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (SAHUSS)
was established to become a premiere centre for interdisciplinary studies in arts, humanities and social sciences
with a special attention paid in the Asian studies.
13 September 2011
4th Asia Cooperation Dialogue Roundtable Meeting
on Asian Credit Transfer System (ACTS)
The 4th ACD Roundtable meeting on ACTS was successfully
held in Kuala Lumpur on 13 September 2011. A total of
32 international delegates from ACD member countries and
40 participants from local MOHE, MQA, Wisma Putra, IPTA,
IPTS and AeU partners attended the meeting.
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KEY
MILESTONES
2012
25 - 26 February 2012 (2nd Cohort)
Program Pensiswazahan Guru (PPG)
Registration
Students
The registration for the Program Pensiswazahan Guru
(PPG) students was held on 25 and 26 February 2012 at
11 Learning Centres nationwide. With the number of PPG
students totalling almost 600, the programmes offered
include B.Ed (Teaching English as a Second Language) Hons
and B.Ed (Teaching Malay Language in Primary School)
Hons.
17 April 2012
Second Convocation Ceremony
AeU held its second Convocation Ceremony at the Putra
World Trade Centre (PWTC), for the conferment of PhD,
Master’s, Executive Master and Executive Bachelor students.
6, 7, 13 October 2012 (3rd Cohort)
Program Pensiswazahan Guru (PPG)
Registration
Students
The registration for Program Pensiswazahan Guru (PPG)
students for September 2012 Intake was held on 6, 7 and
13 October 2012 at 17 Learning Centres nationwide. With
the number of PPG students totalling almost 1300, the
programmes offered include B.Ed (Teaching English as a
Second Language) Hons, B.Ed (Teaching Malay Language in
Primary School) Hons and B.Ed (Early Childhood Education)
Hons.
15 - 17 October 2012
1st ACD Summit Meeting, Kuwait
AeU was announced as the most successful ACD Project.
Deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin quoted the
following:
“Malaysia is a prime mover of e-education with the
establishment of the Asia e University. It is regarded as the
most successful project among member nations of the Asia
Cooperation Dialogue (ACD).”
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MILESTONES
2013
28 - 29 March 2013
11th ACD Ministerial Meeting, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
At the meeting, ACD Member States discussed ways to
consolidate and promote cooperation in Asia to fortify
Asia’s competitiveness and maximize Asia’s diversity and
rich resources, thus leading to economic development in
critical areas.
Declaration No. 27:
Take note of the draft Outline Concept Paper on ACD
Regional Connectivity, which aims at building intra-regional
linkages within the region and helps promote Asia’s
inclusive economic and social development by enhancing
trade, investment, regional competitiveness and better
understanding among peoples in Asia.
17 April 2013
Third Convocation Ceremony
AeU held its third Convocation Ceremony at Dewan Tunku
Canselor, Universiti Malaya, for the conferment of PhD,
Master’s, Executive Master and Executive Bachelor students.
May 2013
First intake of SAHUSS programme
AeU admitted its first intake of Master of Social Science (by
Research) and Master of Humanities & Arts (by research)
students
4 - 6 October 2013 (4th Cohort)
Program Pensiswazahan Guru
Registration
(PPG)
Students
The registration for the Program Pensiswazahan Guru
(PPG) students was held on 4, 5 and October 2013 at
20 Learning Centres nationwide. With the number of PPG
students totalling of 1010, the programmes offered include
B.Ed (Teaching English as a Second Language) Hons, B.Ed
(Teaching Malay Language in Primary School) Hons and
B.Ed (Early Childhood Education) Hons.
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KEY
MILESTONES
25 - 26 November 2013
12th ACD Ministerial Meeting, Manama, Bahrain
The meeting was held to discuss on important regional and
international issues, and review of the role of the ACD and
the progress made since the 1st ACD Summit.
Declaration No. 21:
Encourage efforts to expand educational cooperation,
promote youth exchange and encourage our communities
to play more positive roles in the cooperation to consolidate
the social foundation for pan-Asian cooperation.
2014
22 June 2014
Second Executive Programme Graduation Ceremony
AeU held its second SPEED Executive Programme
Graduation Ceremony at Dewan Sultan Salehuddin, Universiti
Putra Malaysia, for the conferment of 850 Executive Master
and Executive Bachelor students.
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PAST HONORARY
DEGREE RECIPIENTS
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Syed Hamid Albar
Dr Pornchai Mongkhonvanit
Dato’ Haji Nooh Gadot
Prof Dato’ Dr Hassan Said
Honorary Doctorate Degree in Management
Honorary Master’s Degree in Arts
Honorary Doctorate Degree in Education
Honorary Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership
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NOTABLE
ACHIEVEMENTS
Since its inception in 2007, AeU has gained recognition as one of the leading higher education institutions in Asia.
2010
Winner of the BrandLaureate SMEs Chapter
Awards 2010: Best Brands in Education e-education
Winner of the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship
Awards 2010: Most Promising Entrepreneur
2011
AeU was appointed as the
‘Gateway University’ for
distance and online learning
under the Economic
Transformation Programme
(ETP)
2012
AeU was announced as the
best ACD Project during the
ACD Meeting in Kuwait
Deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri
Muhyiddin Yassin quoted the following:
“Malaysia is a prime mover of e-education
with the establishment of the Asia e
University. It is regarded as the most
successful project among member
nations of the Asia Cooperation
Dialogue (ACD).”
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UNIVERSITY
TRADITIONS
Convocation
Paraphernalia
The university convocation represents the highlight of the
university year. It is a celebrated event when the university
publicly recognizes and rewards the achievements of the
students. The yearly university community ceremony is
conducted with a full university tradition and rituals. Among
the paraphernalia displayed are: the mace, the chair and the
various regalia of the different designations and degrees
conferred.
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THE
MACE
The ceremonial mace, carried at the head of the procession,
symbolises both the status and standing of AeU as an
institution vested with the honour and responsibility of
imparting knowledge to its students. The mace bears
various intricate representations reflecting part of the
history, values and role of the University.
The ascending steps below the pentagon mirror the
adventurous path that students have to traverse in their
pursuit of success. The wider circumference as the steps
ascend indicates that higher goals are not easy to achieve
but as one soldiers on, both the knowledge and rewards
grow.
The mace is made of silver and chromed with gold that
symbolises the University’s governing authority and is used
only at official ceremonies where the Head is present to
signify the seriousness and depth of the ceremony. This
mace has five main representative parts to it:
Against a backdrop of a modern motive, the longest part of
the mace is embellished with seven parts and seven stripes
to reflect the university’s seven E’s of learning namely
Empowered, Enhanced, Exploratory, Expanding, Effective,
Electronic and Experiential learning.
The globe at the head of the mace is reflective of the global
out reach of the university in all respects – in the nature of
the knowledge it imparts, the personnel it employs as well
as the students it welcomes.
The motif that dominates the central focus of the mace is
derived from the basic triangle, with the peak representing
the highest goal. The abstract and non-linear shaped motive
is all encompassing in its universal acceptance of the people
it welcomes as well as the education approach it employs.
Below the globe, the pentagon that holds it, stands for
the University’s five key values which are Empowerment,
Excellence, Integrity, Creativity and Professionalism.
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THE CEREMONIAL
CHAIR
The stature and distinction placed on the chair is paralleled
with the seat of honour of the highest ranking official of the
university during the convocation ceremony.
At its head is the logo of AeU crafted in silver. The colour
of the chair is combined with the red colour of AeU logo,
adding to its impressive status. The chair is made of Cengal
wood, a species of hard wood from Malaysia. The intricate
carvings on the chair are similar to the motifs on the mace.
The same motif that is the central focus of the design on the
mace is repeated on the chair. The central triangular shape
with the focus at the peak symbolises the highest point as
the goal. The modern motif depicted by the non-linear shape
symbolises universal concepts. Finally the candle like shape
symbolises the basic aim of an educational institution which
is to enlighten students and guide them with knowledge.
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THE ACADEMIC
REGALIA
Academic gowns or robes have been a major part of the formal attire at Convocation ceremonies. It has a long colourful history
origination from the Middle Ages. While maintaining a certain degree of tradition; convocation robes may incorporate specific
details defined by the university. It holds a status and defines the wearer based on his or her standing amongst the officials of
the university or the class and fraternity of the degree received.
At AeU, the ensemble consists of a gown with a separate hood which follows the colour of the School, and a bonnet or a
mortarboard which represents light appearing around a distinguished person.
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Chairman
The Chairman’s robe is of maroon damask detailed with black
songket and 3 inch gold lapel braids in front. The edge of the
shoulders is embellished with hand-embroidered gold work while
two gold ornaments edged with a gold braid adorn the sleeves.
The bonnet is the headdress which is made of soft black velvet
fabric with a gold tassel.
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President
This is of black damask dressed-up with maroon songket and
3 inch gold lapel braids in front. Embellished again with handembroidered gold work on the shoulders, this gown is also
adorned with gold ornaments around the sleeves with gold braid
edging.
The bonnet is again made of soft black velvet fabric with a gold
tassel.
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Board of Directors
The robes are of maroon soft fabric with peach and yellow stripes
at the front lapels and sleeves.
The bonnet is of soft black velvet fabric with a gold tassel.
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Senate Members
They are identified by their dark purple robes and light pink soft
fabric with yellow edging on the front lapel.
A bonnet of soft black velvet fabric with a gold tassel completes
the ensemble.
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Honorary Doctorate
Red soft fabric with blue on the sleeves and 3 gold stripes define
the robes of this honorary degree. A bonnet of black velvet fabric
with gold tassel is part of the attire.
The colour of the hood differs with the degree - Doctorate of
Philosophy, Yellow and Doctorate of Education, Turquoise Green.
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Doctor of Philosophy
Recipients of this prestigious degree are identified by their blue
and red robes with red fabric on the sleeves. The arms opening
at the middle of the sleeves bears three blue stripes.
The colour of the hood is blue with white lining.
It is complemented with a bonnet of black velvet with a gold
tassel.
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Doctor of Business Administration
Recipients of this prestigious degree are identified by their blue
and red robes with red fabric on the sleeves. The arms opening
at the middle of the sleeves bears three blue stripes.
The colour of the hood is purple with white lining.
It is complemented with a bonnet of black velvet with a gold
tassel.
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Master’s
Master’s graduates are classified by their blue robes with soft
fabric in red. The sleeves are also red in colour with two blue
stripes.
Their mortarboard is of black flannel wool with a black tassel.
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Bachelor’s
The robes of the Bachelor’s degree recipients are made of soft
fabrics which represent the corporate colours of AeU. The gowns
are in blue while the sleeves are red in colour.
The mortarboard for the Bachelor’s attire is of black flannel wool
with a black tassel. What differentiates each School is the colour
of the hood.
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THE SCHOOL
HOOD COLOUR
School of Graduate Studies
School of Management
School of Education & Cognitive
Sciences
School of Information &
Communications Technology
School of Arts, Humanities & Social
Science
School of Foundation Studies
School of Professional & Executive
Education
School of Technical Education,
Engineering & Re-skilling
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THE 4TH CONVOCATION
CEREMONY
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CONVOCATION
PROGRAMME
First Session 21st September 2014
Programme
9.00 am
Arrival of Guests
Arrival of Members of the Board of Directors and VIPs
Arrival of Chairman of the Board of Directors
10.00 am
Graduands Procession
Academic Procession
Main Procession
Chairman Procession
10.30 am
National Anthem ‘Negaraku’
Commencement of Ceremony
Recital of Doa
Address by the President/Chief Executive Officer
Address by the Representative of Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Countries
Address by the Chairman of the Board of Directors
Conferment of Degrees and Awards
Appreciation Speech by the Valedictorian
End of Ceremony
National Anthem ‘Negaraku’
12.30 pm
Refreshments
Second Session (A) 21st September 2014
Second Session (B) 21st September 2014
Programme
Programme
1.30 pm
Arrival of Guests
3.30 pm
Arrival of Guests
2.00 pm
Graduands Procession
Main Procession
National Anthem ‘Negaraku’
Commencement of Ceremony
Recital of Doa
Address by the President/
Chief Executive Officer
Conferment of Executive Degrees
4.00 pm
Graduands Procession
Main Procession
National Anthem ‘Negaraku’
Commencement of Ceremony
Recital of Doa
Address by the President/
Chief Executive Officer
Conferment of Executive Degrees
3.30 pm
End of Ceremony
National Anthem ‘Negaraku’
6.30 pm
End of Ceremony
National Anthem ‘Negaraku’
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UNIVERSITY
AWARDS
Awards are given in recognition of the outstanding accomplishments of students at the same time they provide incentives to
students towards achieving academic excellence. The gesture serves to create a sense of belonging and pride in the institution.
THE CHAIRMAN’S
THE PRESIDENT’S
The Chairman’s Award is given to the best overall student(s)
who have shown outstanding academic achievements in his
programme at the postgraduate level. As the award is not
open for application, the respective School Committees
nominates the eligible candidate based on a set given of
criteria. Names are then submitted to the Award Selection
Panel for final approval by Senate.
The President’s Award is given to the best overall student(s)
who have shown outstanding academic achievements in his
programme at the undergraduate level. As the award is not
open for application, the respective School Committees
nominates the eligible candidate based on a set given of
criteria. Names are then submitted to the Award Selection
Panel for final approval by Senate.
The prize which is in the form of a certificate, trophy/medal
and cash is conferred during the University Convocation.
The prize which is in the form of a certificate, trophy/medal
and cash is conferred during the University Convocation.
For the Fourth Convocation, three persons are chosen to
receive the Chairman’s Award.
For the Fourth Convocation, two persons are chosen to
receive the President’s Award.
AWARD
AWARD
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THE CHAIRMAN’S
AWARD
KUMARESAN A/L MUTHUSAMY
Master of Business Administration
Kumaresan works full-time as a Head of Risk Management
and Quality Assurance at Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad.
He received his BSc. (Hons) in Economics from Universiti
Utara Malaysia (UUM) in 1999. He has 14 years experience
in the field of internal audit, compliance, enterprise risk
management, assurance and governance.
It took him six (6) years of research to find the university
that offers MBA with specialisation in Risk Management
before he found AeU. With encouragement from his wife,
two children and the circle of family members, he enrolled
for the AeU MBA programme in August 2012.
He finds the AeU MBA curriculum that combines eastern
and western perspectives with a special attention to Asian
business perspectives, is highly relevant to his professional
career and fits his ambition to be a competent Asian
business leader.
Also, the flexibility he enjoyed during his study, allows minimal
disruption to his family, work commitments and challenges
faced in adjusting his time and roles as a professional, a
husband and a father.
Kumaresan believes that the programme has definitely taken
him to greater heights, both, professionally and personally.
He likes the way the AeU MBA programme is run where it
enables him to broaden his knowledge in all aspects of the
corporate sector. The subjects offered are extremely useful
in developing his knowledge and ability to lead others in his
organisation.
His advise to prospective students is to invest in their future
with the AeU MBA. He is confident that AeU MBA graduates
will have an edge over others when they are equipped with
the skills that they will need in an ever increasing competitive
workplace. In addition to the academic rigour, the
programme also gives opportunities for students to further
develop their communication, leadership, interpersonal and
networking skills.
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THE CHAIRMAN’S
AWARD
CHOW CHOI CHIN
Master of Education
Chow Choi Chin works full-time as an accountant at ALZAC
VIVA Sdn Bhd. She received her BSc. (Hons) in Accountancy
from University Malaya in 1996. She has been an accountant
for 18 years focusing on strategic planning, costing,
budgeting and credit administration.
Interestingly, her wish is to be an early childhood educator.
With encouragement from her husband and three children,
she enrolled for the Master of Education in 2010 at AeU,
specializing in Early Childhood Education.
Her most challenging task at AeU was striking a balance
between work, family and a life as a student. However, with
the support of AeU’s staff and academic facilitators who
were passionate in imparting knowledge, she continued
to strife to complete her degree. She also attributes her
success to the unwavering support of her family and fellow
classmates.
The e-learning paradigm adopted at AeU made available
all learning materials and online databases needed for
completion of assignments, preparation for examinations
and the research project. She had access to materials
anytime and anywhere at her own convenience making her
journey at AeU even more pleasant.
Chow feels that that the Master of Education degree has
given her confidence to be an effective educator and
perhaps venture into a different career path. She aims to
apply the ideas and principles learnt in the programme as
an early childhood educator.
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THE CHAIRMAN’S
AWARD
NAINA BINTI ABDUL KARIM
Master of Education
Naina has been a lecturer at the School of Allied Health
Science, Nilai University since 2008 in critical care nursing
and community development. She received her Bachelor
of Science (Hons) degree in Human Development from
Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2004 and enrolled at AeU to
pursue the Master of Education (M.Ed) programme in
January, 2011.
Like many adult learners, she had the mammoth task of
having to manage her time between family, work and
studying at AeU. However, with the support of staff and
academic facilitators who challenged her to think and
reflect on her role as an educator enouraged her to push on.
Support of her family played a significant role in completing
the programme as a part-time student.
Also, the flexibility of the programme enabled her to
schedule her time in meeting deadlines, reading the learning
materials and discussing online. The learning materials were
intresting, friendly and easy to understand which made her
learning easier.
Completing the programme has enhanced her confidence
as a health educator. She seeks to improve the teachinglearning experience of students at her university by applying
the principles and concepts gleaned from various courses.
Her advise to prospective students is to prioritise and
manage their time effectively as going back to school is
a serious commitment. She plans to continue with her
doctrate in education.
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THE PRESIDENT’S
AWARD
RATHI AMBIGAI A/P KANAPATI
Bachelor of Education (TESL) (Hons)
Rathi Ambigai is a teacher at Sekolah Kebangsaan, Seksyen
2, Bandar Kinrara, Puchong. She completed her STPM from
Sekolah Menengah Raja Kelsom, Kuala Kangsar and later
obtained a diploma from the Institute of Teacher Education
(IPG), Batu Pahat to purse a diploma.
She has been teaching English to young children for 18 years
and loves what she is doing. She has made a concerted
effort to keep up with best practices in teaching English as a
second language and believes that learners should be given
individualised instruction to succeed.
With the encouragement of her husband and two children,
she registered with AeU to pursue the Bachelor Education
(TESL) in March, 2011. Her journey as an adult learner
has been most challenging having to juggle between work,
family and studying. She found the support accorded to
her by various academic facilitators and staff at AeU has
inspired her to push forward.
She finds the e-learning pedagogy adopted by AeU as
convenient giving her the flexibility in accessing learning
materials, discussing online whenever and wherever.
Her experience at AeU has broadened her perspective
of teaching English as a second language and provided
insights into how children learn.
It had been a long and arduous journey for Rathi, but
certainly a very rewarding experience. She owes her
success to the constant support of her husband, children
and her classmates whom she enjoyed interacting with and
treasures their friendship. She believes in hard work and
intends to purse a postgraduate qualification.
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THE PRESIDENT’S
AWARD
WAN NOR ABIDAH BINTI IBRAHIM
Bachelor of Education (TESL) (Hons)
Wan Nor Abidah is a teacher at Sekolah Kebangsaan Janglu,
Kuala Ramping, Pahang. She completed her secondary
school at MRSM Taiping, Perak and obtained a diploma in
teaching from the Institute of Teacher Education. She has
been teaching English in primary school for more than 15
years and believes that there is always something new to
learn in education. With the support and encouragement of
her husband and children, she continued her studies and
enrolled for the Bachelor of Education (TESL) at AeU in
March, 2011.
As an adult learner, having to manage family, work and
studying was not an easy task. It is certainly admirable of
Adibah to return to school after all these years. She owes
her success to the support of AeU staff, encouragement
from academic facilitators and the pleasant moments she
shared with her classmates.
The flexible mode of learning adopted at AeU allowed access
to learning materials, web resources and online discussion
anytime, anwhere adapted well to Adibah with her hectic
schedule. The various courses offered encouraged her to
think critically about her teaching and how the new ideas
learned may be creatively applied in teaching English to
young learners.
The road towards getting a degree was tough with many
twists and turns but Adibah believes that as long as one
has passion the hurdles are urmountable and the journey
can be pleasant. Her family was most supportive during her
sojourn at AeU and hopes that her children will follow in her
footsteps. Her advice is to grab every opportunity to learn
and hopes to continue in doing a master’s of education.
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SEPTEMBER 2014
GRADUANDS
FIRST SESSION
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Bartholomew Michael
Cheng Chuen Sheila
Thesis Title:
The use of an integrated grammar-genre-based
writing approach to teach business writing skills
Thesis Title:
An investigation of the cognitive processes in solving
operational research problems among selected
business degree undergraduates in Malaysia
Brief Citation:
Brief Citation:
The pedagogical research shows that teachers can
teach effectively only when they have, among others, the
right approach and a module with a specific methodology
to teach the subject matter. A right approach and a
module with a specific methodology can pave the way
for the teacher to create an effective teaching scheme,
materials, lesson plan and assessment method. This
research also shows that both teachers and students
become highly motivated as it makes both the teaching
and learning process interesting and highly targetoriented.
This study explored the cognitive processes and
pathways used by Malaysian undergraduate business
degree students (UBD) in solving well-structured (WS)
and ill-structured (IS) OR problems. The findings from
this study reveal that the performance on the WS-OR
problem was different from, and independent of, the
IS-OR problems. Pathways to solving WS-OR and IS-OR
problems influenced the individual’s decision-making
outcomes. Emanating from these findings, a (6+1)-Rs
problem solving heuristic model has been proposed to
ameliorate the cognitive processes of students in solving
OR problems and the quality of decision making.
Bartholomew Michael is a writing researcher, teacher
trainer, lecturer in Business English, author and an exjournalist. He attributes his successful completion of the
tough and often exhaustive PhD research programme to
his wife’s loving support and his supervisor’s clear cut
dedication.
Sheila Cheng is a senior lecturer in the School of
Management, AeU. The PhD has made her see things in
this world in a critical but factual ways.
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David Richard Namwandi
Fung Han Ping
Thesis Title:
Implementation of the Southern African Development
Community protocol on education and training and
its impact on economic development : A case study
of Namibia and Zimbabwe
Thesis Title:
Team related factors influencing project
performance as perceived by project managers in
Malaysia
Brief Citation:
Brief Citation:
The study has analysed the nature of the challenges
preventing the effective implementation of SADC-PET.
It has also assessed and evaluated the effectiveness
of SADC-PET using Namibia and Zimbabwe as case
studies. The findings reveal that despite SADC-PET
clear goals of developing a comparable and harmonised
education and training policies in all SADC countries, this
is far from being achieved because each country is still
implementing its own national policies.
This research aims to help project managers to improve
their project performance by acting on some team
related factors which include their leadership roles, team
building & participation, team shared mental models,
team trust as well as team satisfaction. These factors
are empirically tested to impact project performance
significantly if they are acted upon by project managers.
The study has formulated appropriate recommendations
to ensure the operationalisation of SADC-PET; and
sensitise and influence interested researchers to advance
these findings through further research on the remaining
13 countries. He is currently Minister of Education,
Namibia and a Central Committee member of SWAPO
Party, the ruling party in Namibia.
David Namwandi is a founder of the first private University
in Namibia - 1994, with a current student population of
8,500 and with five satellite campuses around the
country. David Namwandi is convinced that the PhD has
enhanced his capacity and knowledge of the region and
beyond.
Fung Han Ping is working as an Enterprise Architect in
Hewlett-Packard Technology Consulting and managed a
series of projects in his earlier career. This PhD moulded
him to become a more matured researcher in conducting
social science research for knowledge contribution.
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Hanan Assad Ahmed Khatib
Kan Yoke Yue
Thesis Title:
The Impact of human resource management
practices on the performance of Bahrain
Educational Institutes
Thesis Title:
A study of the stock market dynamics in Malaysia
1990-2013
Brief Citation:
Brief Citation:
This study attempts to understand how the Educational
Institutes in the Kingdom of Bahrain can improve the
performance of their employees to better achieve
targeted institutional goals and objectives. It is based
on a questionnaire-interview research that investigates
the relationships between a set of 5-Axis variables and
the impact of Human Resource Management Practices
(HRMP) and Human Resource Management Audit (HRMA)
on the said Educational Institutes. In conclusion, this
study recommends that future research in evaluating the
relationship between HRMA and HRMP dimensions should
cover more HR-solution measurable variables than the
intervening variables in this 5-Axis proposition.
This dissertation explores the empirical influence
of domestic and foreign factors on equity pricing in
Malaysia for the period 1990-2013. The findings indicate
that share prices and four key variables (inflation rate,
industrial production, money supply and US share price)
are cointegrated in the long run. However, Malaysia share
prices are not significantly affected by lagged information
from macroeconomic variables in the short run.
Hanan Assad is currently the principal of Ittihad Schools
in Jordan. Previously, she was in Bahrain over 17 years of
experience as a HR Manger, Administration and Finance
Manager, Principal and as a part time Lecturer.
Hanan Assad strongly believes that the findings of her
PhD work have helped the Educational Institutes in the
Kingdom of Bahrain to improve the performance of their
employees to better achieve targeted institutional goals
and objectives.
Kan Yoke Yue serves as the Deputy Dean of Faculty of
Business and Management, Southern University College
in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. To her, PhD is the Pursuit
of knowledge with Hard work and Dedication. The
completion of a PhD is not the end of a journey but rather
the start of a new life, as she can engage her future
academic works in a critical and intellectual way.
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Lok Lay Hong
Manimekalai A/P Jambulingam
Thesis Title:
Teaching, learning and performing approaches
for classical guitar and piano: a case study at an
institute of higher learning in Malaysia
Thesis Title:
Determinants that influence adoption of mobile
technology in learning environment
Brief Citation:
Brief Citation:
This study draws meaning through contextual and
structural relations that define tri-partite hierarchical
framework and correlations in music teaching, learning
and performing. The arbitrary hurdles of non-literate and
literate approaches had been identified in this case study
which had recognised the unique variety of discourses
and domains in tertiary music learning.
The aim of this research is to investigate the salient
factors that influence the behavioural intention in the
adoption of mobile technology in learning environment.
This study confirmed that podcasting is an attractive
mobile medium for many contemporary students. It may
be useful for universities to incorporate podcasting in
their website to enhance student’s performance.
Lok Lay Hong is the Head of the Department of Music at
the Malaysian Institute of Art. She strongly believes that
the desiderata on creative music learning are predicated
upon musical practices in order to address the needs of
tertiary music students.
Manimekalai Jambulingam is a senior lecturer in Taylor’s
University, Malaysia. She strongly believes that the PhD
Degree has made her to think critically and intellectually.
She is also curious to explore her own boundaries and
abilities and to get off the beaten path and “work her way
through the woods”.
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Nguyen Trung Thang
Pradeep Kumar A/L Achyuthan Nair
Thesis Title:
Valuation of intangibles – a case of private firms in
Vietnam
Thesis Title:
Recruitment and retention of academic staff in
selected Malaysian private universities
Brief Citation:
Brief Citation:
The main aim of this study is to gain insights of how
intangibles are valued during the equity transaction of
private firms in the context of emerging markets like
Vietnam. The research found that private equity investors
recognize intangibles as the value determinants of firms,
but they do not value intangibles independently. The final
(negotiated) price of intangibles is significantly influenced
by the transaction context - the main one being economic
outlook, competition amongst buyers, negotiation skills
of business owners and motivation of the buyer and
seller.
The thesis examines the structure of academic
employment in private universities and the challenges
faced in recruitment and retention of academic staff.
The study reveals that recruiting and retaining quality
academic staff, particularly at doctoral level and in the
fields of science, technology, and other specialized areas
are a major challenge for private universities. A model
for effective recruitment and retention was developed,
supported by a set of strategies to assist the leadership
of private universities to attract and retain academic
talents and compete effectively.
Nguyen Trung Thang has served as a lecturer, consultant
of business management and the President of Vietnam
Marketing & Management Institute. He believes that the
PhD is a good start of his further research and academic
journey.
Pradeep Nair is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Taylor’s
University, Malaysia. He believes that a PhD degree is
an intellectual journey into the unknown, peppered with
challenges, but amazingly rewarding to the mind and
soul.
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Shamala A/P Ramasamy
Syed Hamid Bin Syed Jaafar Albar
Thesis Title:
Informal reasoning fallacy and critical thinking
disposition among Malaysian undergraduates
Thesis Title:
National interest in the foreign policy of Malaysia :
The Mahathir era (1981 - 2003)
Brief Citation:
Brief Citation:
The study reveals that a moderate performance was
shown by undergraduates in critical thinking. A newly
developed instrument termed as informal reasoning
fallacy test shows that fallacy detection and critical
thinking disposition work conjointly. In addition,
Malaysian undergraduates are not disadvantaged by their
background factors in their ability to detect fallacies and
to be disposed to think critically.
This study aims to show that the Foreign Policy of
Malaysia in the Mahathir Era 1981 - 2003 was determined
by National Interest in the realms of politics, economics,
security and society’s interests and imperatives.
Shamala Ramasamy is a senior lecturer and Head of
Research and Scholarly Activities at the Faculty of Social
Sciences and Liberal Arts, UCSI University, Malaysia. She
has been in the field of education for the past 16 years.
Ironically, she loves the lonely journey in her travel to
reach her destination. Despite her illness, she managed
to strive through to obtain her PhD.
This is demonstrated through foreign policy postures,
initiatives and outcomes that had consensus, relevance
and acceptance to allow Malaysia to play a leadership
role amongst the South-South countries, Islamic Ummah
and East Asia (including Asean). The research indicates
that domestic factors influenced the Foreign Policy of
Malaysia. Idiosyncrasy and iconoclasm is not a significant
factor, as there was change and continuity.
Syed Hamid Albar is currently Chairman of Suruhanjaya
Pengangkutan Awam Darat (SPAD), Special Envoy of
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and a Council
Member of the Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council
(APRC). He strongly believes that the PhD Degree gives
him a better intellectual insight of the subject to appreciate
its academic perspective. It is an achievement that was
never expected at the age of 70.
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DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Awang Yusop Bin Awang Adom
Kwong Choong Mun
Thesis Title:
Consumers’ behaviour towards
traditional retailing in Kuching city
Thesis Title:
Brand advocacy and re-purchase intentions of
Malaysian automotive owners
modern
and
Brief Citation:
Brief Citation:
The main aim of this study is to gain insights of how
Kuching city consumers are responded towards modern
retailers despite of the continuous existence of the
traditional retailers in the context of developing and
emerging retailing industries in Kuching city. The findings
discovered that products, prices, promotions, store
atmosphere, locations, and services have significant
impact on shopping choice of both modern and traditional
retail formats. The most important variables are services
and store atmosphere that influence city customers to
shop at modern retailers.
The aim of this study is to gain insights of how the
Malaysian automobile owners are influenced by loyalty
and repurchase intentions pertaining to their future
automobile purchase decisions in the context of the
Malaysian automotive industry. The findings indicated that
perceived equity and quality significantly influenced buyer
satisfaction and commitment which then significantly
influenced advocacy and repurchase intention of the
automobile buyers in Malaysia.
Awang Yusop is currently a full-time Lecturer in private
University in Kuching, Sarawak. He was pursuing his DBA
because of his vision to be a successful researcher and
full-time academician.
Pursuing the DBA qualification had been Simon’s life-long
dream. Simon just retired as a Banker. He is currently
an educational consultant and a full-time stock and
shares consultant. Simon’s DBA has been very useful
to make him a creative and critical thinker in his future
undertakings.
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MASTER OF SCIENCE (MANAGEMENT) (BY RESEARCH)
Kaliyappan A/L P. Renganathan
Khoo Voon Ching
Patrick Wong Chang Yang
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Ab Aziz Bin Asmat
Abd Hamid Bin Jimin
Agatha Barin
Ahmad Farid Bin Abd Aziz
Anusha Ranaweera
Athula Ranwala
Bernard Nicodemus Ayamga
Burhanudin
Chan Chee Seng Alwin
Chua Kok Seng
Damith Nayanarathna
Dang Nhat Quang
Dang Thi Lan Phuong
Dasuni Heiyanthuduwa
Davelynn Olivia David
David Fredrick A/L Thomas A Nathan
Desmond Rienzie Fernando
Dodampe Gamage Bandula
Abeygunawardena
Eugene Mark Gabriel
Heng Kien Tuck
Herath Mudiyanselage Eresha Dushanthi
Herath Kumburulanda
Hizul Bin Hamid
Irene Kang Nguk Ting
Jayanthi A/P Vashu
Jayasauveriama A/P Juyapragason
Jimbai Anak Undik
K.Thirukumaran A/L Kumarasamy
Kho Yeap Lian
Kithsiri Dodamgoda
Kumaresan A/L Muthusamy
Luong Tuan Huy
Manjula Chathuranga
Masliza Binti Ahmad
Michael Chua Lim Heng
Mohamad Bin Zaini
Mohamed Ziyard Mohamed Azad
Mohammed Roslan
Mohd Nazri Bin Mohd Saad
Navindra Sidath Seneviratne
Nguyen Ba Quyen
Nguyen Bich Thuy
Nguyen Duc Binh
Nguyen Duc Nam
Nguyen Duc Truong
Nguyen Hai Bang
Nguyen Hai Thanh
Nguyen Ngoc Lien
Nguyen Phan Cao
Nguyen Thi Thu Phuong
Nguyen Thi Tinh
Nguyen Viet Cuong
Nursyahida Binti Mohammad Adam
Pang Kim Kwong
Priyanka Fernando
Ravi Ahangama
Reshani Indika Silva
Ridwan Abdul Aziz
Rohana Aluthgedara
Roshan Collas
Roshini De Silva
Rubita Rega A/P Kathiravelu
Ruchira Dodamgoda
S.Shanmugamnathan A/L Samykanu
Sampath Weerakoon
Selvi @ Kausiliha Vijayan
Shahrul Nazri Bin Saleh @ Daud
Shahurin Bin Abdul Halim @ Shahabuddin
Shanaka Chandrasekara
Siti Amirah Binti Md Ismail
Sujith Cooray
Sumith Jayalal Kothalawala
Swa Lee Lee
Tan Kok Weng
Tan Shi Win
Thalapulath Narayanan Kutty
Tran Hai Dang
Tran Nguyen Hiep
Trinh Van Quang
Tuan Mohamed Anif Sallay
Upendra Anuranga Kavithilaka
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(In Collaboration with the International Business School of Scandinavia (IBSS))
Do Hai Chau
Hoang Chi Phuc
Huynh Ngoc Lam
Huynh Phan Phuong Hoang
Le Dang Khoa
Le Ngoc Minh
Le Thanh Tung
Le Van Hoi
Nguyen Binh Long
Nguyen Cong Binh
Nguyen Duc Lam
Nguyen Duc Thong
Nguyen Phi Bang
Nguyen Phuc Hieu Thao
Nguyen Quoc Dong
Nguyen Thi Thuy
Njama Bapes Guillaume
Pham Xuan Dien
Phan Trung
Tran Thi Lieu Vinh
Trinh Ngoc Diem
MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Nor’aini Salleh
MASTER IN MANAGEMENT
Choo Kuang Eow
Govindasamy S/O Munusamy
Mona Abdelgelil Abdelmeguid Zoelfokar
Parween Mala A/P Krishnan
Siveraj A/L M.Kaniah
Suppiah A/L Ramanathan @ Sethu
Vijash Naidu A/L Meniandi
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MASTER OF EDUCATION
Asha Letha A/P P. Narayanan Nambiar
Azly Ogos M Sabin
Bawani A/P Nesamany
Caroline Rajamani A/P Samuel Ponniah
Chan Ee Mei
Cheng Ho Gan @ Annie Cheng
Chew Yi Chien
Chow Chee Keong
Chow Choi Chin
Connie Chai Ching San
Doris Chan
Elizabeth Neliana Anak Nelson
Ellis Lee Swee Pheng
Fanny @ Rufina F Fredoline J Sikain
Fazlina Binti Che Yahaya
Hour Vannak
Jayantimalar Narayanasamy
Juda Daniel A/P Davasagayam Daniel
Kalaivani A/P Duraipandian
Kalavathy A/P Appu Raman
Kamarudzaman Bin Mohamad Ali
Kavitha A/P D.M.Navamoney
Khoo Kiam Fung @ Chew Yin Chow
Klara A/P Arokiyasamy
Leong Siew Chai
Lili Mariah Binti Abdullah
Lim Keng Hoay
Lim Poh Gaik
Lui Koon Ling
Lum Merry
Lyndy Tan
Malar Veny A/P Mariappan
Mariyaamuthu A/P Pushpanathan
Megalah Thevi A/P Rajenderan
Mo Lean Fong
Naina Binti Abdul Karim
Ng Yew Hong
Nur Fiezila Bt Mohd Rezaly
Poongothai Muniandy
Prema Latha A/P S.Kandasamy
Priya Vijayan
Ramesh Kumar A/L Ramachandren
Selvarani A/P Devaraj
Sivagamy A/P Sicken
Stela Maria A/P Mariasoosay
Suhaila Bt Bari
Suppamah Rathanam
Tay Giat Sing
Thean Ah Bah @ Thean Chin Hin
Vinu Kanda
Wong Lin
Yap Lin Young @ Mary Christina Yip
MASTER IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Abdifatah Mohiadin Sh. Adam
Abdoh Ahmed Haaji Hassan
Abdulkadir Jeilani Mohamoud
Allen Anak Peter Diman
Fatima Abdullahi Yaqub
Khor Chun Hee
Latha A/P Rajadurai
Mohamed Hussein Hassan
Mohamed Mohamoud Mohamed
Rozita Daud
Shoong Wai Kin
Tan Woon Seng
Toh Kian Wah
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HONS)
Leong Gar Yee
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (TESL) (HONS)
Aaron Ang Lee Heng
Ahmad Fazal Bin Mohamad Farid
Ahmad Nizam B Mohamed
Aida Izanee Binti Mohtar
Anithasangari A/P Munisamy @ Vadivelu
Arfadila Bt Rahmat
Azmil Fathi Bin Othman
Azna Bt Abd Aziz
Chee Che Wei
Chew Swee Shin
Choong Wei Ping
Christine Foo
Deivakumari A/P Poongan
Devappriya A/P Thevabalendran
Faizah Binti Alias
Farrah Binti Hasan
Fuziah Binti Ahmad @ Abdullah
Gayathri A/P Jayapalan
Harphajan Kaur A/P Hari Singh
Hidayah Bt M.Salleh
Intan Nurbaizurra Binti Mohd. Rosmi
Izan Suzanee Binti Mohtar
Jegatheesan A/L Suppiah
Junaidi Bin Abu Bakar @ Mohamed
Kartigadeepa A/P Balaraman
Kathirasan A/L Vitanathan
Khadijah Binti Mohd Razali
Kor Jia Ling
Lai Hoe Chin
Laverne Anak Estor
Mazeedah Binti Mat Rabi
Meizatul Alia Goon Binti Abdullah
Muhammad Azri Bin Hussin
Nalini A/P Munisamy
Nalini A/P Shinnatamby
Nirmala A/P Atchanen
Nithiya A/P Maniam
Noorhayati Bt Johari
Norazrin Binti Othman
Norfadilah Bt Osman
Norhaizura Binti Zuber
Norila Bt Zainun
Norwahidah Binti Abdul Malek
Nurlizawati Binti Aziz
Nurulzatul Irkin Binti Bahrin
Oh Ping Ling
Ong Lay Nee
Rathi Ambigai A/P Kanapati
Rohaniza Nazi Binti Mat Rusok
Rohayu Binti Nazimudin
Roslina Bt Mohamed Noor
Rosnani Binti Yusof
Rozita Binti Abdullah
Salina Bt Batter Deen
Sangeeta A/P Perumal
Santhanamary A/P Anthonysamy
Saraswathy A/P V.Vallu
Sarina Binti Awang @ Mat
Shamaleswari A/P Selvanathan
Sharmini A/P Permalu
Siti Rosnorhanim Binti Mohd Derus
Siyamala A/P Kuthan
Sm Santimery A/P Allappan
Suriani Binti Saedon
Tan Bee Hwa
Tan Chew Khim
Umahdevi A/P Nadarajan
Usha Marimuthu A/P Marimuthu
Vadiwokkrasi @ Viji A/P Vardivellu
Vanitha A/P Sukhumaran
Viji A/L Palasundram
Vikneswari A/P Sekhar
Wan Nor Abidah Binti Ibrahim
Wendy Lee Shin Lu
Wong Chooy Ling
Yazmeen Binti Wahid
Yogeswary A/P Sinappan
Zurainee Bt Kefeli @ Zulkefeli
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BACHELOR OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (HONS)
Achmad Zainal Abidin
Ade Sulaeman Syah
Akbar Rifai
Andriana Rofi
Aqil Qolby
Artya Saridewi Gunawan
Dito Anwar Baskoro
Dwi Cahya Romadhona
Ego Prastio
Fadhilatun Nisa
Fani Nur Jannah
Fedry Andrian
Firman Hidayat
Firza Hardiyan
Galih Pratama
Hadi Satria Putra
Hanifa Shofiah
Husnah
Ibro Hakim
Ikhwanul Hakim
Intan Nurlaila
Miftach Argiyandhira Juansyah
Muhammad Baihaqi
Muhammad Musthofa Achyar
Nadia Faradiba
Nana Puspita Sari
Nurhalimah
Pratapa Mussadhiq
Renna Zuntia Septiana
Reza Andika Pradana
Rezky Nanda Saputra
Risa Titisari
Riyaldi Syam
Rizki Khusyani
Rizki Kurniawan
Satrio Bagus Handaru
Septian Sakti Simanjun
Sri Ratna Dewi
Syifa Al Ahrami
Syifa Galih Arimbi
Theodora Monica Silitonga
Viranda Herdiana Putri
Wahyu Setyo Utomo
Wiendy Rachmana Alfianto
Yayan Sulton Auliyaa
Yesi Meita Hanafi
Yunandha Indrakusumah
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Ganesan A/L Balu
Goh Boon Chin
Guna Malini A/P Jayabala
Kasturi A/P Murthy
Khoo Ee Son
Leong Chun Fei
Lious Che Yen Chung
Loh Seow Hoy
Ng Wee Cin
Ong Lee Peng
Ong Soon Ta
Ooi Jinwei
Saravanan A/L Veerasundram
Sinnatelu A/L Narasima
Tang Wah Cheong
Uthaya Kumar A/L Muniyandy
Vijaylachume A/P Sundram
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Chen Siew King
Choo Hooi Kean
Wong Kam Lan
Wong Yuen Tai
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Abdul Khalid Bin Abdul Rahim
Abdulkadir Salad Abdi
Alagenthiran A/L Muniandy
Azman Bin Mustap
Dilip Krishnasamy
Eranda Attanayake
G L D Chathura Anjana
Gunaseelan A/L Palanisamy
Lim Chee Peng
Rukshan Jayalath Fernando Senaratne
Shahrul Niza Bin Anuar
Sheikh Awadh Bin Abdullah
Viviena Teng
Yesmin Mahamath
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Lalita Binti Bujang
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Suraya Hanim Binti Yusof
Ahmad Kamel Bin Mustaffa
Evey Dolly Ak Bullie
Meeradevi A/P S. Palanisamy
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Ashan Bimal Silva
Buddhika Damayanthi
Chandana Samarasinghe
Chandika De Silva
Chandralal Nanayakkara
Kithsiri Madurapperuma
Kumar Senaratne
Lasanthi Wijekoon
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN SCIENCE (FINANCE)
A.G. Hasitha Malaka Perera
Thouseef Ahmed
Nadeesha Wijewardena
Nemantha Abeysingha
Poorna Shaniki Perera
Rozanne Amath
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EXECUTIVE MASTER IN SCIENCE (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
Abdul Jabbar Mohamed Rifcky
Anushani Kanchana Nagasinghe
Chaminda Darshanapriya Ediriwickrama
Gayan Indika Jayarathna
Iresha Lakmini Wijayasiri
Kanishka Alex Gayanath Weeramunda
Lucien Jehan Michael Wijesinghe
Mohamed Imran Hassen
Ranjith Sudharshana Jaleel
Stephen Anandakumar Paulraj
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN SCIENCE (STRATEGIC MARKETING)
Aakila Farwin
Adam Ahsan Shareef
Adeel Saeed
Ahamed Shihan Wahid
Alagu Thavachelvam
Ameer Adam Moosa
Aruna Iddagoda
Asanka Rangana Perera
B.A D. Gayan Manjula Balachandra
Bhagya Uppala Wijayawaedena
Buddhika Damayanthi
C. Shahen Ramindra Perera
Calvin Ebert
Chamisha Walgamage Silva
Chenthuran Balasubramaniam
Damitha Mahesh
Dilshan Jude Perera
Dulshan Beruwalage
Duminda Sanjay Ranasinghe
Faraz Deen
Ganganatha Geethadewa Perera
Gayathri Gunawardena
Harshani Thebuwana
Ishara Dulanjalee
J. A. Anuththara Senpathi Jayawickrama
Jayantha Darshika Denuwara
Jesuthasan Jeneraj
K.Pathiranage Nalin Pushpakumara
K.Senthooran
Kalinga Senanayake
Kasun Lalantha Perera
Kathirnathan Ragulan
Kekuluwalage Suranga Lakmal
Kushlani De Silva
Laksanda Gunawardane
Lalantha Kodagoda
Lasanthi Wijekoon
Lasitha Indeewari
Lourdes Sharmila Paul
M. Saumya Dilhara Wijenaike
Maas Romesh Savanghan
Madawa Gunaratna
Madhupani Dinithikara
Madushani Wickramasinge
Meera Thevarajh
Michelle Seneviratne
Mohamed Fasly Munawwar
Mohamed Shafraz Basheer
Mohamed Shiraj Nuhman
Mohammed Mubarak
Mufaris Aleem
Nadeera Damith Perera
Nadeesha Wijewardena
Nadesan Satheeskumar
Nilmini Nawarathne
Nilupul Wickramasinghe
Nipuna Tikira Hannadige
Nipunika Oshadi Athuraliya
Niroshan Ranawake
Nuwan Hasthika Bandara
Padmanath Muthukumarana
Pradeep Gamagedara
Pradeep Namasivayam
Rajitha Weerasingha
Ranith Chaminda Perera
Renuka Sanjeewani Pitadeniya
Rishan Nilantha
Rohan Anthony Joseph
Romesh Samaraweera
Rozanne Amath
Ruwani Lakmali Karunadasa
S. A. Don Eranda Senadheera
Sachith Dileesha Aluvihare
Sajeewa Pandula Weerakoon
Sameera Rowel
Sampath Suranka Roshan
Sekarage Sumudu
Shaade Maria Feroza Cuttilan
Shamri Ahafurdeen
Shayan Appuhamy
Shehan Arooz
Shehan Seneviratne
Sreetharan Prasannath
Subramaniyam Thiyagaraj
Sudarshan Gunasinham
Suganya Sritharakumar
Suraji Dissanayake
T. Suren Wijesiri
Tharaka Chathuranga Abeysekara
Thavendra Nitharshan
Trincy Shyaminie De Silva
U.G Dhanusha Jeewana Abeywardena
Udari Gunasekara
Uditha Herath
V.Madhusoothanan
Vajira Shantha Rathnayake
Vindya Fernndo
Viraj Warnakula
Wathsala Jayakody
PROFESSIONAL BACHELOR OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Bui Tan Dat
Cao Thi Anh Thu
Dang Huu Nam
Dang Huu Thong
Dang Van Thach
Diep Nhuan Dat
Dinh Hoang Phi
Do Trong An
Doan Duc Ai
Ha Thanh Huy
Ho Quang Truong
Hoang Le Vu
Huynh Thanh Phuong
Le Anh Duy
Le Nguyen Nhat Linh
Ly Ngoc Thang
Nguyen Anh Phuong
Nguyen Huu Hung
Nguyen Huu Loc
Nguyen Ngoc Tien
Nguyen Phan Trong Nghia
Nguyen Phuong Thao
Nguyen Thanh Hoai
Nguyen Thi Le
Nguyen Trong Tai
Nguyen Viet Thanh
Nguyen Xuan Ky
Pham Ly Trung Nguyen
Pham Thi Ngoc Diem
Phung Minh Tuan
Quach Van Lam
Tang Them Tai
Tran Dinh Tien
Tran Huy Dat
Tran Nhat Ha
Tran Tien Tai
Tran Trong Nhan
Trinh Y Linh
Ung Nguyen Vu Huy
Vo Hai Hoang Trung
Vo Thanh Linh
Vo Thi Ngoc Han
Vu Hoang
Vu Tien Dung
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EXECUTIVE MASTER IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Aini Binti Bukari
Azrin Zaira Binti Zainol
Baayah Binti Mohd Noor
G.Nalini A/P P.Govindan
Kanagavalli A/P Eran
Katherine Ann A/P Joseph
Khairul Faizal Bin Idris
Nafida Binti Hassan
Ng Wai Fung
Parimalam A/P Duraisamy
Rohana Binti Abdul Ghani
Rosrizal Bin Mat Raus
Saiful Azmi Bin Husin
Shahida Binti Shaari
Sharmila A/P Belonderen
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN MANAGEMENT (GENERAL)
A.Chandran A/L Appala Naidu
Abdul Halim Bin Mohd Noor
Abdul Malik Bin Yob
Abdul Rahman Bin Suin
Afiza Binti Zainal Abidin
Afzainizam Bin Zakaria
Ahmad Khairul Bin Ahmad Ibrahim@ Saufi
Alagir Rajah A/L Muthiah
Alameloo A/P Narayanasamy
Anisah Bte Meerah Ghany
Anita Kaur A/P Mahinder Singh
Annadurai A/L Raman
Asiah Binti Mat
Asmilah Binti Mohammad Asmani
Audriana Mumtaz Begum Binti Abdullah
Azlinda Binti Abas
Badariah Binti Bidin
Barhanuddin Bin Khalil
Cawalit A/L Eipian
Chan Ming Man
Chan Siew Him
Cheong Kim Yoke
Chew Peck Lieu
Chong Fook Kwong
Chua Ko Lieong
Dedi Bin Zahar
Fan Yeow Ming
Faridhul Akmal Bin Mohamad Saleh
Farina Binti Zainul Ariffin
Fathemawati Binti Che Ani
Faziluddin Ibrahim Bin Zainadin
Gaying @ Gaing Anak Lipa @ Ngipa
Geetha A/P P Muthusamy
Genganaidu A/L Narasiah
Gunasilan A/L C.Sivaparakasam
Habee Bullah Bin Hadji Mohamed
Hanaffi Bin Yusof
Heamamalini A/P Muniandy
Helda Madalene Anak Benedict Paul Jenis
Hiang Fong Hwa
Irnee Binti Ismail
Ishak Bin Dollah
Ismadi Bin Mukhtar
Ismail Bin Hasim
Iza Noreffina Binti Ismail
Jaiswari A/P Krishnan
Jamaludin Bin Ahmad
Jamil Bin Mohamad Khair
Jaya Geeta A/P Arumugam
Jegathesan A/L Kandasamy
Jessica Kaur A/P Mahinder Singh
Joffree Bin Ibrahim
John Wesley A/L Jayabalan
Julita Binti Jiduin
Kamal Bin Abdul Aziz
Kamarul Azlan Bin Mohd Mokhtar
Kanagarajah A/L Mahendarajah
Karthigayan A/L Munusamy
Khairil Bin Mak Tom
Khairil Harith Bin Khalid
Kok See Guan
Ku Kamal Bahrin Ku Abdullah
Kumaran A/L Arumugam
Kumaraveloo A/L Loganathan
Lau Pui Ling
Lay Wai Yin
Lee Soo Bee
Lim Phaik Hoon
Low Meng Kiat
Luang Anak Jawai
Lyn Binti Mohamed
Madzwan Bin Sabtu
Maniam A/L Munisamy
Mariayi A/P Ramachandran
Mohamad Azahari Bin Md Yatim
Mohamad Fadzly Bin Moftar
Mohamad Fasrul Bin Sofian
Mohamad Fuad Bin Ariff
Mohamad Lutfi Bin Nahrawi
Mohamed Fadhli Bin Saidun
Mohammad Firdaus Bin Ishak
Mohammad Zamberi Bin Shahbudin
Mohd `Asri Bin Kamalul Aripin
Mohd Abd Mutalib Bin Haji Baharin
Mohd Arizal Bin Ali
Mohd Ashraf Bin Zakaria
Mohd Asmawi Bin Kamalul Aripin
Mohd Asri Bin Harun
Mohd Azman Bin Mohd Sam
Mohd Fadzil Bin Mat Zain
Mohd Faizal Bin Mansor
Mohd Farizal Bin Mohd Fatimi
Mohd Isa Bin Abu Kasim
Mohd Narulizam Bin Ahmad
Mohd Shahrin Bin Roslan
Mohd Sophian Bin Kamal
Mohd Zainal Bin Othman
Mohd Zulhaidi Bin Shaari
Muhammad Hilmi Bin Mokhtar
Muhammad Ikmal Bin Mahzan
Nallakaruppan A/L N.Manikam
Neelavathie A/P Krishnan
Neermala Devi A/P Maniam
Nisha A/P Kumarasamy
Noor Syazwan Bin Noor Mohamed
Nor Azlan Bin Baharuddin
Nor Faezah Binti Abd Aziz
Nor Sazli Bin Wodi
Nor Zuhairah Binti Abdul Razak
Nora Binti Aris
Norafizah Binti Ahmad
Noralfizan Bin Norfin
Norazlin Binti Sapawi
Norazrina Binti Abdul Karim
Norhaziah Binti Abdullah
Norida Binti Sabri
Norliza Binti Jahuri
Normah Binti Ibrahim
Normalawati Binti Nadzri
Norman Fernandez A/L William Fernandez
Norzana Binti Bulat
Nur Ziana Wahidah Binti Md Ideris
Nurshahilla Binti Ahmad
Om Prakash Naidu A/L Bak Krisnan
Osaha Bin Suhaili
Osman Bin Hamzah
Parameswaran A/L Ramasamy
Paramjeet Kaur A/P Mokdal Singh
Poon Sau Mooi
Radha A/P Thirunavukaras
Rahimi Bin Awang
Raja Hanafiah Bin Raja Hamzah
Ramli Bin Mohd Ali
Ravi Selvan A/L Patchayappan
Ravichandar A/L Muniandy
Ravikumar A/L Palanisamy
Reena A/P Ragavan
Refni Idayanti Binti Sjafri
Renganathan A/L Chinnappan
Roseman Bin Ramli
Rosli Bin Mohd Ali
Rozaimi Binti Zakaria
Sachin Krushna A/L Krishnan
Sandeep Gangadharan
Sanisah Binti Husain
Sankaran A/L K Kunhikannan
Santheran A/L Veloo
Saral A/P Maniam @ Munickam
Saravanan A/L Kanesen
Saravanan A/L Rasaya
Sarina Binti Redzuan
Sarinah Binti Mohd Hussen
Selvapaandian A/L Matchap
Senele Anak Intoh
Sethu Rajeswari
Shafirul Ariffin Bin Yasak
Shahrul Azhan Bin Samsudin @
Shamsuddin
Shajeevan Nair A/L Perabakaran
Shamsul Bin Suboh
Shanmuganathan A/L S Muniandy
Sharifah Azlina Binti Syed Mohamad Aljafri
ACCELERATING CAPACITY BUILDING ACROSS BORDERS
Sharifah Baizuriah Bt Syed Mohamad Zin
Sharmila A/P Kanny
Sharuddin Bin Abdullah
Sherman Suresh Singh A/L Keejoh Singh
Sitti Hadija Binti Salusa
Somasundaram A/L Palaniandy
Suaidah @ Suaida Binti Jobli
Suhai Aza Binti Ahad
Suhardi Bin Bharun Skedek
Suriakumar A/L Subramaniam
T Baskaran A/L Tarmalingam
Tee Chin Yi
Tey Bee Chey
Tharisheneprem A/L Supramaniam
Thorajoo A/L Kannan
Umah Jeralene A/P Louis Adaikalasamy
Umi Kalthum Binti Ja’afar
Ungku Aziah Binti Ungku Aziz
Ungku Azlina Binti Ungku Aziz
Wan Azlan Bin Wan Salim
Wan Fatimatul Zahurah Binti Wan
Amiruddin
William Richard A/L Jacob
Wong Choon Leng
Wong Hung Kiong
Yami Binti Sulaiman
Yeap Yong Ling
Yee Pei Wan
Yin Heng Siong
Yuslinda Binti Mohd Yunus
Zaid Anuar Bin Ayob
Zainal Bin Mohamad @ Ghazali
Zaine Giak Ipa
Zaini Bin Abu Yazid
Zamzuri Bin Zahari
Zarith Sophia Binti Musadad
Zulkifli Bin Mohd Ariff
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN PLANTATION MANAGEMENT
Achu Anak Nuwing
Chan Wing San
Chin Tze Vun
Hanafi Bin Sufaat @ Mohd
John Anak Aguol
Weltson Then Kah Tah
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Anthony A/L C Pathinathan
Adec Lau Sie Yang
Adlan Ezanee Bin Noordin
Au Kay Ping@Carment Au
Auda Wan Malang
Dominic Wan Malang
Gan Lam Sum
Kalaichelvan A/L Mariappan
Kunalan A/L Arumugam @ Sivapragasam
Loganderan A/L Erusia @ Ponnudorai
Mathew Anak Entawamat
R Mahendran A/L Rajaratnam
Ravindran A/L Varadaraju
Regina Anthony
Shahrizam Bin Abdul Karim
V. Jayanthi A/P Velusamy
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN BUSINESS PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Ahmad Thaari Bin Abdul Rahim
Chen Han Weng
Jayakumar A/L Munisamy
Jeyaraj Shankar A/L C Balakrishnan
Kumarasan A/L Ruthrapathy
Loke Wei Yuan
Sarah Binti Dolah
Tan Chung Lon
Theenathayalan A/L Kasinathan
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Deepa A/P Vasudavan
Gheethah A/P Vidyadharan
Lee Siew Chern
Noraishah Binti Othman
Rathanadevi A/P Jeevaragagam
Wong Young Shen
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN PLANTATION MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
Alex Ting Mui Kiong
Chin Choon Kwong
Chong Kok Siong
Cornwallis Anak Gendang
Gambang Anak Getai
Golden Hii Hiomii
John Sia
Lau Kien Hu
Ling Hew Sing
Ling Sie Huak
Randi Anak Guang
Robert Ginda Anak Manggan
Samuel Anak Edward Chun
Steven Anak Beng
Teng Tiong Kee
Tieh Thai Ming
Ting Kai Hieh
Wong Wen Ing
Yung Kin Hoe
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Chan Lip Kian
Cheng Soon Yeaw
Chiew Si Khiong
Lalita A/P Manoharan
Lau Sin Chek
Premavathani P Sinnaya
Rosnah Binti Mongojit
Shirley Lena A/P Razario A.D
Siew Kiat Nguong
Tan Boon Sei
Theodora Binti Edward
Wiston Joshua Anak Tar
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT)
Hasnan Bin Hasfa
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (FINANCE)
Krishnaveni A/P Selvaraju
Pai Shu Lei
Premah A/P Segaran
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EXECUTIVE MASTER IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
Mark Ithayaraj A/L Arumugam
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN BUSINESS STUDIES
A Magendran A/L Arumugam
Bamah A/P Perumal
G.Thaseni
Ganesan A/L Selvarajah
Mervyn Michael Pereira
Mohamad Azizulilmi Bin Daud
Owen Emmanuel Christian
Seerangan A/L Rajoo
Sundararaju A/L Veerappan
Thilagaraj A/L Alagarisamy
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN HUMAN TALENT MANAGEMENT
Premni A/P Subramaniam
Ramzee Ariff Bin Rosezili
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Perkash Rao A/L Narasamaloo
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN PLANTATION & ESTATE MANAGEMENT
N.Murugan A/L Narayan
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Aliansah Bin Mohd Salleh
Amiline Anthony
Arshad Bin Herman
Catherina Binti Malanjim
Ellyu Warni Binti Alimuddin
Matjun @ Yunus Mathon
Mohd Hafis Bin Abu Talib
Noor Adzelina Binti Jamiran
Pulley @ Sufiana Binti Nassif
Rosnani Binti Yussop
Shalfarin @ Mohd Shalfarin B. Masidin
EXECUTIVE MASTER ISLAMIC MANAGEMENT (ISLAMIC BANKING, FINANCE & TAKAFUL)
Anuar Bin Idris
Emyati Binti Che Husin
Mohamad Faizal B Adzimi
Mohd Asmari Bin Mohd Aripin
Mohd Rozali B Ibrahim
Nor Azmir Bin Latif
EXECUTIVE MASTER ISLAMIC MANAGEMENT (ISLAMIC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & MANUFACTURING)
Amran Bin Nasir
Siti Zubaidah Binti Md Rahim
Wan Sharani Bin Wan Abdul Jalil
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF APPLIED MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
Azizan Bin Osman
Kwong Hon Kiong
Morius Bin Dahwat
P Mageswaran A/L Natesan
Shaiful Bin Ibrahim
Tung Kai Heng
Visvabalan A/L Ramasamy
Zafrol Rizal Bin Mat
Zamri Bin Basiran
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF CHILDCARE AND PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION
Chang Suk Ling
Goh Lay Choon
Helen A/P Peter Pitchay
Jennie Lee Yan Ming
Ler Lee Choo
Seer Nget Lee
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EXECUTIVE MASTER IN CORPORATE COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC RELATION
Abdullah Fauzy Bin Shani@Ghani
Abraham Raphael A/L Rajendran
Alvin Doss A/L Alexander Doss
Aslinawati Binti Mohd Yasin
Azman Bin Ja’afar
Farrah Shahida Binti Taleb
Lechumy A/P Arumugam
Malathy A/P Taigavalloo
Mohamad Nizam Bin Ramlan
Mohd Faizol Bin Musa
Mohd Sharidan Bin Ayub
Mohd Shukri Bin Samsudin
Nani Binti Baharudin
Norhana Binti Ismail
Nurulfaida Binti Abdul Razak
Raja Amirol Bin Raja Nasron
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENHANCEMENT
Deinesh S/O Jeevaratnam
Hasweera Bin Hassan
Md Azmi Bin Hj Sidek
Mohd Adzil Bin Mohd Noor
Rahmah Binti Puteh
Rosland Bin Mohd Saad @ Rejab
Zafrullah Bin Abu
Zulkifli Bin Mat Zain
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENHANCEMENT (FINANCE MANAGEMENT)
Hairudin Bin Abdul Ghani
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENHANCEMENT (GENERAL MANAGEMENT)
Ahmad Saimi Bin Yeob Ramli
Cristina Anak Jayan
Mohd Azuwan Bin Alias
Mohd Fairoz Bin Salmi
Mohd Zain Bin Ghazali
Norfazly Bin Mohd Ramly
Tuan Marzihan Bin Tuan Mustapa
Zulfadli Aizad Bin Salmi
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENHANCEMENT (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
Parimela Devi A/P Kunjappa
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENHANCEMENT (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
Nurul Farhana Bt Abd Ghani
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENHANCEMENT (OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH)
Ahmad Sukri Bin Ismail
Deshon Kaman Ak Kuso
Wan Zakaria Bin Wan Ismail
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENHANCEMENT (OIL & GAS)
Elango Suppan
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENHANCEMENT (SALES & MARKETING MANAGEMENT)
Mohd Rosli Bin Jamaludin
Phang Hon Khean
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENHANCEMENT (SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT)
Abdul Rashid Bin Abdul Manap
Mahaswaran A/L Maliyapan
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN FACILITY BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Mahdir Bin Othman
Mohd Talha Bin Che Ibrahim
Roslan Bin Jamil @ Shafii
Wan Ahmad Faaizun Bin Wan Mohd
Fadzil Zihni
Yogeswaran A/L Muniandy
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN FREIGHT & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Abd Razak Bin Mohd Noh
Abdul Razak Bin Osman
Abu Hassan Bin Muhammad
Azman Bin Abdul Razak
Chandran A/L Ganapathy
Dwi Indra Cahaya Bin Muchtar
Irma Haryani Binti Mohamad Nor
Lawrence A/L Anthonisamy
Mohd Daniel Rayner Gimik
Mohd Hadi Bin Masandid
Mohd Kamil Bin Mohd Noh
Mohd Zul Iskandar Bin Zakaria
Norazlin Bin Mamat
Shahrul Bahrin Bin Zainal Abidin
Shyrol Bin Ramli
Sunder Segaran A/L Subramaniam
Teebha A/P Tharmar
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
Kamarul Arifin Bin Md Sood
Mohd Hairul Bin Alias
Noor Azley Bin Mohd Zin
Norman Bin Suhairi
Sahabudin Bin Abu
Wan Lusat Martinus
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EXECUTIVE MASTER IN OPERATION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Ab Rahim Bin Mohammad Yusoff
Abd Nasir Bin Hussien
Abdul Aziz Bin Abdul Latif
Ahmad Nazri Bin Wan Idrus
Ahmad Zulani Bin Haji Yaacob
Ahmadunissah Bin Abdullah
Amiruddin Bin Abdul Aziz
Amizan Bin Daud
Azhan Bin Radiman
Azizi Bin Musa
Chiew Pin Pin
Corie Bin Abdul Khalim
Ery Sudirman Bin Basri
Hamidah Binti Abu Bakar
Herisazali Bin Mamat
K. Sanmugam A/L Kunalam
Kairul Anuar Bin Arlzan
Kamal Ariffin Bin Mansor
Kamaruddin Bin Mohamad
Khairul Nizam Bin Alias
Malathy A/P Taigavalloo
Maznita Binti Masran
Mazri Bin Abdullah
Md Suhaimi Bin Md Yusof
Mohamad Masri Bin Muhamad
Mohd Adzil Bin Mohd Noor
Mohd Azmi Bin Baharudin
Mohd Farid Bin Borhan
Mohd Irwan Bin Mohd Radzi
Mohd Isa Bin Sa’ude
Mohd Izuan Bin Ismail
Mohd Muzamri Bin Soib
Mohd Nazarudin Bin Hashim
Mohd Noor Bin Ismail
Mohd Suhaimi Bin Hassan
Mohd Syamzari Bin Mohd Rosli
Mohd Yuzairi Bin Mat Yunus
Muhamad Bin Musa
Muhamad Husmizam Bin Abdul Hamid
Muhammad Nadzri Bin Muhammad
Ghazali
Noor Hafida Binti Talib
Nor ‘Aeshah Binti Buyong
Nor Azli Bin Azilan
Norhayati Binti Razali
Norhisham Bin Hashim
Norkamruhizat Bin Kamaruddin
Parkaashini A/P Subramaniam
Raheman Bin Mohd Dom
Shahrulzaman Bin Shahruddin
Siti Khatijah Binti Ab Kadir
Syahroslizam Bin Suhaimi
Syahrulhasyadin Bin Kassim
Tarmezdi Bin A. Kadir
Thejashrie A/P Tharumaraju
Toherah Binti Jamaludin
Vigneswary A/P Krishnan
Wan Nafiza Binti Jaafar
Wan Norliza Binti Wan Othman
Wan Sabariah Binti Wan Ishak
Yusazali Bin Mohd Yusop
Zamzarina Binti Mat Saad
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS (GENERAL MANAGEMENT)
A.Annabbel Lily A/P A.Arokiasamy
Abdul Khalib Bin Mohd Ibrahim
Ahmad Jefri Bin Mohd Meidin
Aripin Bin Yahya
Chai Chuan Ghee
Chan Yeen Cheng
Chang Chee Yoon
Chong Vui Hiong
Chooi Hong Sek
Corinna Wong Wei Peng
Erwin Mukhriz Bin Zahari
Gunabalan A/L Shamsudeen
Hareeraja A/L Techina Murthy
Heng Hang Joo
Irwan Yusmaidi Bin Yusoff
Jamlus Bin Aziz
Kong Yee Tat
Lee Poh Jang
Lee Soo Cheng
Leow Kok Juan
Liew Hsiao Ching
Mageswari A/P Thangavelu
Mazlin Bin Mansor
Mohammad Sarthar Khan Bin Seliman
Mohd Arfrenddy Bin Arasad
Mohd Helmie Bin Mohamad Arof
Muhammad Fadhil Bin Ahmad
Nadaraja A/L Govindasamy
Nagoor Shah Bin Mohd Gous
Nor Aini Binti Mohamed
Ooi Chia Howe
Pannir Selvam A/L Karpaya
Pin A/P Plot
Prakash A/L Baskhara Dass
Prathaban A/L Palpanathan
Punitha A/P Tangarajoo
Raj Kumar A/L Gobah@Gobal
Rohaya Binti Ismail
Rozana Binti Zakarya
S.Parthivan A/L K. Subramaniam
Sathiya A/L A. Ramoo
Shelvan A/L Sinniah
Siva Vithia Paranam A/L Mathiaparanam
Sivakumar A/L Sithambaram
Sivasundram A/L Kulathungam
Syed Muhammad Nizam Bin Syed Alwee
Tay Lai Feng
Thieepa A/P Palaniappan
Thirumalarumala A/P Abimanan
Vengadesperumal A/L G.Ganapathy
Vigneswara Rao A/L Sambasivan
Waneraj Rames Tarmalingam
Wong Chew Wah
Yap Kean Chee
Yeoh Ai Hoon
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ENTREPRENEURIAL MANAGEMENT)
Baktash Sharifi
Buwaneswary A/P Maturaveeran
Christina Ooi Siew Imm
Dawn Liew Yen Ling
Farah Annesa Bt Jasmi
Foo Mun Cheong
Harie Krishnan A/L Arumugam
Jason Ng Kok Thien
Jeyakaanthan A/L Sarkaram
John George A/L John T Varughese
Kumrun S/O Perumal
Lai Siew Hong
Lee Beng Hooi
Lindita Kasa
Manimagalai A/P Raman @ Ramakrishnan
Mohamed Noorul Ameen
Mohd Syaharuddin Mohd Anis
Murugan A/L Arumugam
Nur Adilah Nuha Binti Abdullah
Pativan A/L Veeratah
Raja Mohar @ Noor Faizal B Ghani
Karuppiah
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (FINANCE)
Rohayati Binti Awang
Ramesh Rajagopal
Ravichandren Thulasy
Sannasamah A/P Demudu
Sharon Tung Yee Wen
Sim Boon Thong
Suzelah Binti Ahmad
Tan Cheng Hwa
Teo Khai Ching, Kenix
Tey Teng Kiong
Thiagu A/L Krishnan
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EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT)
Chong Siew Mei
Kingsley Robson
Lee Ruen Tian
Mahadi Mathana Bin Abdullah
Terence Christopher Robson
Wan Enderi
Yeong Ching Seong
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT)
Hamzah Bin Sumin
Savinder Singh A/L Mohan Singh
Zaharatunlaily Binti Zaharudin
Zuraida Binti Abdul Rashid
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SAFETY & HEALTH MANAGEMENT)
Erwan Kartika Bin Katerun
Hasnan Bin Jamaluddin
Kathiresan A/L Ramadass
Palanitharan A/L Krishna
Sharifah Rohana Bt Syed Ibrahim
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT)
Abraham A/L Samidas
Afshan Abubaker
Anuar Bin Mohd Noh
Azam Bin Baki
Aznan Bin Abu Bakar
Calvin Martin A/L Victor David
Chandran A/L Akiambaram
G.V. Venoth A/L Gunasegran
Ganesan A/L Gobal
Ganesh A/L Kamalanathan
Goonahlam A/L Subramaniam
Janice Amerald A/P Nallathambi
Jaya Prakash Rao A/L Muthaloo
Jayachitra A/P Thavamtoo
John Fernandez
K. D. Raj
Kalaiarasan A/L Angamuthoo
Karthikesu A/L V. Nagalingam
Logendran A/L K. Narayanasamy
Low Hun Luong
Maniraj A/L Chinniah
Marlyn Carolina A/P Gunasekaran
Martha Rajani A/P R.A. Joseph
Md Sharif Bin Mohd Saad
Mohd Rofik Bin Mohd Yusoff
Mohd Hafidz Bin Maidin
Muhamad Hafiz Bin Abdul Qayum
Nadaraja A/L Suppiah
Prakash A/L Manickam
Purushothaman A/L Selladorai
Rajakumar A/L Rajaratnam
Ramasamy Sangal Rayaen
Ramesh A/L Krishnan
Ramlan Bin Shahean @ Askolani
Ramli Bin Mohd Ali
Ridzuan Bin Ahmad
Ruhaidini Binti Abd Kadir
Sanjit Singh Gill
Sapphira A/P Xavier
Sarasvathi A/P Munusamy
Saravanan A/L Kalimuthu
Selvaraju A/L Murugiah
Shankar A/L Ramasamy
Vishnu A/L Khrisnan
Yunus Bin Rahmat
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT (CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT)
Zulkefli Bin Mohamed
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT (FINANCE)
Nor Jeehan Binti Mohd Khanifa
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT (GENERAL)
Kasturi A/P Krishnan
Surukumaran A/L Chellan
Zalenawati Binti Moh Rohani
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT (LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN
MANAGEMENT)
Ayub Sardar Khan
Haryanti Binti Jasmi
Helmy Effendy Bin Zainal
Kannan A/L Simanjalam
Norihan Adnan
Zarinah Begum Binti Kamal Batcha
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT (MARKETING)
Kogela A/P Narayanasamy
V.Pannir Selvan A/L Veloo
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN ENGINEERING ORGANIZATION
Dharmaraj A/L Mahavisunu
Ibrahim Bin Abdul Rahman
Kesavan A/L Adimoolam
Loganathan A/L Ramalingam
Mahadevan A/L Murthi
Mohana Devi Nair
Mohd Izhar Effendi Bin Mohd Yusop
Mohd Ritzal Bin Zainnudin
Noor Alimin Bin Zainuddin
Vinoth A/L Kasavan
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EXECUTIVE MASTER IN ENGINEERING BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Ahmad Fikri Bin Ismail
Aylwin Sarimane Samarokkody
Gangah A/P Ari Krishnan
Hasmadi Bin Mohamad
Logan A/L Paneer Selvam
Mohamad Azim Bin Othman
Nazatulshima Binti Zainal
P. Ganeshalingam A/L V. Parameswaran
Syed Rizakri Bin Syed Mohamad Ridzuan
Tan Shin Dee
Usop Bin Mohamad
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS AND FREIGHT MANAGEMENT
Azman Bin Tamyis
Leela A/P T.Samiappan
Logaswari A/P Muniandee
Nor Rashid Bin Aman
Norzemy Bin Mohd Nor
Subashree A/P Raman
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN STRATEGIC HUMAN CAPITAL & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Jamal Bin Abdullah
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
Eugene Verghese Jacob
Gunathevi A/P Rajendran
Kalpana A/P G Jayadevan
Milan A/P Baboo Morji
Renuka A/P Arumugam
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN LEAN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Khairunnajib Bin Husaini
Lau Jarn Loon
Loo Shu Pey
Mohamad Tariq Bin Mohamad Amin
Thanabalan M. Gopal
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Sultan Ammer Al Kalbani
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Abdullah Khamis Salim Al Dhogaishi
Sabah H. Ahmed
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING (MANUFACTURING)
Gunalan A/L Thannimalai
Kumar A/L Nadason
Nurul Akla Bin Abd Wahab
Parugavelu A/L Veerayan
Sarawanan A/L Kanaya
Sukumar A/L Subramaniam
EXECUTIVE MASTER AGRO ESTATE FORESTRY INTEGRATED APPLICATIONS
Johannes Bin Bulangai
Libon Bin Ali
Masdin Bin Ganggasiu
Titi Bonsilon
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“With a unique blend of East and West, the AeU MBA is
the key for individuals who want to leave their mark and
make their career in Asia and beyond.”
Tran Thi Mai Lan
Master of Business Administration
Vietnam
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LOCAL STUDENTS
“I chose AeU because it is well recognised and the lessons are scheduled to cater for working adults.
The AeU Knowledge Centre holds a large bank of invaluable resources to meet all my learning needs. This
facility plays an important role in supporting my research and for material sourcing. The best part is that
they have a wide range of online databases that can be accessed at my own convenience, whenever I
want and wherever I am.”
Stefanie Ng Soo Lee
Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration)
“AeU IndD is an academically challenging experience for me. I had the opportunity to work closely with
experts in various fields who pushed me to think outside of my own experiences and to
develop skills in
research, that prepared me to enter the workforce as a highly qualified professional. The education and
training I received has benefited me in innumerable ways, both professionally and personally.”
Tan Teik Kheong
Industrial Doctorate (IndD)
“I decided to undertake a doctorate mainly because I was concerned that I’d stopped learning. I found
myself naturally accumulating facts, ideas and concepts but in a random way, with no real structure,
overarching theory or indeed anything to really link them together. A doctorate felt like a good way to get
a deeper understanding of a specific topic, which I was passionate about, and to use it as a method to
actually learn how to do research, in a logical, practical way. I chose the AeU DBA because of its emphasis
on practical application, and it seemed well-suited me, someone who is running a business.”
Yeop Ali Mohd Dobi
Doctor of Business Administration
“The university organises a number of research-related events to provide opportunities for DBA students
to engage actively in scholarly activities that enrich our research and learning experience. Events such
as research seminar series, research methodology workshops, academic forums and collaquiums are
some of the activities that encorage knowledge sharing dissemination of research information to create a
nurturing eco-system for us to engage actively in research.”
Nurul Aqma Anis
Doctor of Business Administration
“I embarked on AeU MEd to improve my teaching skills. This programme has given me a very holistic view
and valuable insight into the field of education. My work schedule is fluid, I need to pace my study based on
time availability and convenience. AeU’s flexible mode of learning allows me to access learning materials
online, whenever I can and wherever I am. This makes it so easy to plan my study time effectively. The
flexibility is what attracts me to AeU.”
Amy Tan Swee Ching
Master of Education
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LOCAL STUDENTS
““I have gained an abundance of knowledge, and it covered all the areas needed to have a solid foundation
in teaching ESL. This programme provided very valuable experience, not only have the classes taught me
the skills that go into good teaching but have also given me the opportunity to put those concepts into
practice in a supportive and encouraging environment. AeU’s blended learning method is highly valued by
teachers who demand learning that can be tailored to suit our schedule. I am happy because I could draw
up my own learning routine without getting it entangled with my personal commitments.”
Devappriya a/p Thevabalendran
Bachelor of Education (TESL) (Hons)
“For me the AeU pledge to ‘Personalised Learning’ is its hallmark trait. AeU accommodates to my learning
style and provides me with a personalised and adaptive learning support. I am able to structure my own
learning, at a pace of my choice and adopt learning modes that can complement my lifestyle.”
Shalina Kaur a/p Bhupinder Singh
Bachelor of Education (TESL) (Hons)
“The university has taken great efforts to improve the quality of its programmes and services to ensure
that they meet all our needs. I find myPLS, the University’s Learning Management System, truly appealing.
myPLS provides me with more flexibility than in a normal classroom, for it allows me to access learning
materials online, whenever and wherever I am.”
Sophia Choong Wei Ping
Bachelor of Education (TESL) (Hons)
“What made my PhD from AeU so great was the quality of supervision and the underlying ethos of the
School of Graduate Studies - its focus on the careful mentoring of PhD students, supporting academic
progress and encouraging us to strive for the very best levels of scholarly work.”
Dr. Ho Nee Yong
Alumnus
Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
“To remain relevant, I need to adapt to changing market demands by learning new skills. The only way to
do so is through AeU’s lifelong learning programme. The programme has given me a broader perspective
and greater insights into business best practices. The independent learning environment has honed my
critical thinking skills and made me a more strategic thinker. Now, I am better in evaluating issues and
making important decisions at work.”
Sabahanim Mohd Noor
Alumnus
Executive Bachelor in Business Management
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
“The programme prepares me to take lead in today’s fast growing field of information technology. It has
been an incredible experience. The programme has not only trained me in applied researched based
thinking, but has also broadened my understanding of ICT area. The greatest experience of all has been
to prove to myself that I was capable of overcoming the intellectual challenge to conduct research at PhD
level.”
Latesh Kumar KJ
Doctor of Philosophy (Information & Communication Technology)
India
“The AeU MBA programme adopts an interactive style of teaching, creating a vibrant learning environment
in the classroom. The academic facilitators constantly encourage our participation in tutorial sessions
which fosters critical thinking and deepens conceptual understanding. Practically, this equips us with the
ability to appreciate situations and make more measured decisions at our workplace. The icing on the
cake is that we make good friends and have fun while we learn.”
Ngo Ba Duc
Master of Business Administration
Vietnam
“Going through AeU MBA programme has been an amazing experience. The superb academic facilitators
shared not only theoretical knowledge but also practical work experiences from different fields. This
served as a strong learning platform to expand my understanding of business operations, strategy and
knowledge of different industries. It has been an incredibly challenging yet very fun-filled experience for
me.”
Eresha Kumburulanda
Master of Business Administration
Sri Lanka
“I decided to pursue AeU MICTM because the programme is the perfect platform to hone my skills
leadership role in the IT industry. Along with exposure to details in management and business processes
behind the industry, MICTM provides an unparalleled, interactive learning experience and outstanding
instructors and academic facilitators.”
Mohamed Hussein Hassan
Master of Information and Communication Technology Management
Somalia
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
“My dream to participate in adding knowledge to my field of specialization started back in 2007 after a
research Seminar I attended in India. The dream got shape when I secured admission into PhD in Business
Administration with Asia e University in May 2012 after having learnt about the quality of the programme
offered by AeU. I have now evidence based decision that Asia e University is a University to be proud of:
its flexibility, quality, professionalism that is congruent to the working students who at the same time need
to advance in their career. For Africa, I want to stand as reference point to help millions who might be
sharing my dream towards having a place for their career with over 50 learning centers around the world
and support of 33 ACD member countries. ”
John Momanyi Ongubo
Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration)
Somalia
“The AeU MBA programme has always been my first choice. It offers me an ideal programme that is in
line with my learning expectations to study MBA with a specific focus on Asian business within a global
context. I find the curriculum that combines eastern and western perspectives with a special attention to
Asian business perspectives, is highly relevant to my professional career, thus fits my goal to become a
competent Asian business leader. Worth noting, the flexible learning experience that I enjoy during study,
allows minimal disruption to my family and my work commitments. It also helps me to overcome the
challenges that I face in adjusting my time and roles as a professional, a husband and a father. ”
Tuan Mohamed Anif Sallay
Master of Business Administration
Sri Lanka
“The AeU MBA, with its well-structured curriculum, helps me to gain insights into contemporary business
concepts and taught me how to apply them in real world situations. The real world corporate experience,
helped to enhance my analytical abilities and to understand and tackle complex business challenges with
a balanced perspective. The programme has imparted to me not just a suite of business management
know-how, but also helped me to look at business issues from a global perspective and equipped me with
the necessary leadership skills to be a better manager.”
Tran Thi Khanh Phuong
Master of Business Administration
Vietnam
“Here, at AeU, I have all the specifications, helpful academic facilitators and supporting staff, a modern
e-library system, convenient and conducive learning environment. This is the place where we, students
from Asian and other countries can pursue our ambitions, do further research, study cases and apply
models based on real-world business experience.”
Khalid Saif Sulaiman Al Nakhili
Executive Master in Logistics Management
Oman
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STAFF
“AeU is committed to promoting social inclusion and educational opportunity, by working to remove
barriers to learning experiences for those who have had limited access in the past. Much of this work
is done through developing opportunities to work in partnership and collaboration with a range of
organisations whose objectives are closely aligned with AeU.”
Professor Dr. Mak Chai
Vice President (International & Research)
“The global higher education landscape is shifting as new technology drives new ways of learning across
new platform. AeU has always been innovative, adopting and adapting new technology to better serve
our learners. We are going to do everything in our power to make sure that objective stays at the heart
of what we do.”
Professor Dr. Syed Malek F. D. Syed Mustapha
Vice President (Operations)
Dean, School of Information & Communications Technology
“Considering the technologies present in the majority of homes and increasingly on mobile devices,
their potential role in the learning process cannot be underestimated. We need to fully exploit those
technologies for teaching and learning at all levels. AeU has always pushed the boundaries of development
in new teaching and learning techniques.”
Professor Dr. John Arul Phillips
Dean, School of Education & Cognitive Sciences
“AeU benchmarks itself against international standards and adopt a continuous improvement mindset,
which reinforces the reputation and recognition of the University. AeU’s commitment to its quality promise
is a rigorous academic and quality assurance process put in place for the benefit of all our learners.”
Professor Dr. Juhary Ali
Dean, School of Management
Head, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs
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STAFF
“AeU plays an important role in supporting Malaysia’s economic growth by providing a viable knowledge
and skills upgrading pathways for working professionals. The University’s entry into the market has
reshaped the education scene by acknowledging the distinctive needs of adult learners.”
Professor Dr. Siow Heng Loke
Dean, School of Graduate Studies
“Accessibility, engagement and relevance characterise AeU’s education offerings. Through innovation,
AeU harnesses emerging technologies to enable collaborative teaching and individualised learning for our
learners regardless of their location or lifestyle.”
Professor Dr. Abdullah @ Alwi Hj Hassan
Acting Dean, School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
“Relevance, quality and flexibility are three key features of our programmes. To ensure these, we continue
to proactively engage both academics and industry experts to tap on their wide experiences to develop
quality curriculum, and the teaching and learning methods that meet the needs of the industry.”
Professor Dato’ Dr. Sayed Mushtaq Hussain
Professor, School of Management
“AeU is a responsive and dynamic institution uniquely placed to drive economic development, social
mobility and innovation in higher education. Our method of open learning provides learners the flexibility to
accommodate their study around work and other commitments. This also suits the interests of employers,
who immediately benefit from the knowledge and skills gained.”
Meilina Puteh
Registrar
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“AeU has certainly brought into existence a new
approach to tertiary education. It gives rise to
greater flexibility in learning. Through AeU, busy
executives like me can upgrade our knowledge
and skills for the purpose of career progression,
and to persue lifelong learning ambitions, all within
the comfort of our own pace, space and time.”
Syafiqah Ishak
Doctor of Business Administration
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HIGHLIGHTS
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Congratulations
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Acknowledgement
wishes to express its warmest gratitude and
appreciation to each and everyone who has
contributed towards the success of our
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