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WOU REGULATIONS & PROCEDURES

WOU REGULATIONS & PROCEDURES. ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC. CONTENTS. 1. Semester Structure. 2. Principal Activities: Dates & Deadlines. 3. Refund Policies. 4. Assessment. 5. Graduation Requirements. 6. Advanced Standing / Credit Transfer.

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WOU REGULATIONS & PROCEDURES

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  1. WOU REGULATIONS & PROCEDURES ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  2. CONTENTS 1 Semester Structure 2 Principal Activities: Dates & Deadlines 3 Refund Policies 4 Assessment 5 Graduation Requirements 6 Advanced Standing / Credit Transfer ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  3. Why students need rules and regulations? ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  4. 1 Semester Structure – January 2013 Study Revision Final Exam Study Break 14 Jan – 19 May 2013 [18 weeks] 27 May – 9 Jun 2013 [2 weeks] 10 Jun – 14 Jul 2013 [5 weeks] 20 May – 26 May 2013 [1 week] ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  5. 1 Semester Structure – January 2013 Tutorial Dates: Undergraduate January 19 & 20 PG, IP, KL, JB & KC ROs only February 16 & 17 March 16 & 17 2013 April 13 & 14 May 11 & 12 ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  6. 1 Semester Structure – January 2013 Tutorial Dates: Postgraduate January 26 & 27(a) PG, IP, KL, JB & KC ROs only February 23 & 24 March 23 & 24 2013 April 20 & 21 Note: (a) Tutorials originally scheduled on 27 Jan 2013 (State Public Holiday: Thaipusam) have been postponed to 3 Feb 2013 for PGRO, IPRO, JBRO & KLRO. May 18 & 19 ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  7. 2 Principal Activities: Dates & Deadlines ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  8. 2 Principal Activities: Dates & Deadlines ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  9. 3 Refund Policies Dropping of Courses Students who intends to discontinue their programme of study at the University have to write-in formally to withdraw from the University. Students may apply to drop course(s) within the stipulated deadline. There is NO refund on the Resource and Services (R&S) Fee. Course(s) will not be recorded on student’s permanent academic record. Submit Form R-CW to the Regional Office. Submit Form R-DC to the Regional Office. Course(s) will be recorded with grade ‘W’. ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  10. 3 Refund Policies Dropping of Courses ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  11. 3 Refund Policies Deferment of Studies Students who have applied to defer studies must continue their studies until formal approval has been obtained. There is NO refund on the Resource and Services (R&S) Fee. The approved deferment period will lapse on the next offering of the same course(s). Submit Form R-DS to the Regional Office. ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  12. 3 Refund Policies Withdrawal from a Course A course withdrawal process is undertaken should a student miss the drop course deadline and unable to proceed with the course final examination. Submit Form R-CW to the Regional Office. Course(s) will be recorded with grade ‘W’. There is NO refund on Tuition Fees. ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  13. 3 Refund Policies Withdrawal from University ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  14. 4 Assessment The assessment for any course consists of two (2) components: Postgraduate Courses* (unless directed otherwise by Senate) Component Undergraduate Courses (unless directed otherwise by Senate) Continuous Assessment 50% 40% Final Examination 50% 60% * except Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  15. 4 Assessment The grade for a course is assigned based on the overall score, which combines both the continuous assessment and the final examination component. For MPWcourses (MatapelajaranWajib), a student must achieve an overall score of a minimum of Grade C in order to pass the course. For non-MPW courses, a student must achieve an overall score of a minimum of Grade D in order to pass a course. If a student has passed both components, the grade for the course will be accorded based on the overall course score. However, if a student fails either component, the highest grade that can be achieved is “C-“. Overall Assessment (100%) Weighted Total of Both Components Continuous Assesment Final examination ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  16. 4 Assessment Continuous Assessment – TMA Online Submission • Continuous assessment comprises of Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA). • Submission of TMAs are done viaONLINE. • ONLINE submission guidelines are available at: https://assignment.wou.edu.my/ ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  17. 4 Assessment Continuous Assessment – TMA Submission Deadlines Extension of TMA Submission Deadlines • Must apply for approval ONLINE • No extensionfor thelast TMA Eg: Level 100 & 200 courses = TMA 2 • If approved, TMA will be accepted for marking (marks will count). ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  18. 4 Assessment Continuous Assessment – TMA Deadline Extension Approving Authorities (To Extend the Deadline of TMA Submission) UNDERGRADUATE* PROGRAMMES Approving Authorities CC Tutor Dean 2 1 Days 14 days 7 days * Includes Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree and Postgraduate Diploma in Education ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  19. 4 Assessment Continuous Assessment – TMA Deadline Extension Approving Authorities (To Extend the Deadline of TMA Submission) POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES (except MPhil and PhD) Approving Authorities 2 Dean Tutor 1 Days 14 days 7 days ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  20. 4 Assessment Continuous Assessment – TMA Late Penalty • Penalty Late submission of TMAs without prior approvals: 30% penalty of the marks awarded. The Course Coordinator reserves the right to reject the assignment in which case a zero score shall be given for the TMA. Reminder Seek prior approvals should you need to request for extension of TMA submission dates. ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  21. 4 Assessment Continuous Assessment – TMA Late Penalty Waiver (2) Exceptions New students are given one semester (only for first semester) grace period and shall be exempted from the 30% penalty ruling. The Course Coordinator reserves the right to reject the assignment in which case a zero score shall be given for that assignment. ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  22. 4 Assessment Continuous Assessment – TMA Online Resubmission • Students who wish to apply for the TMA re-submission must provide valid reasons and submit the application electronically through the OAS. • Manual request for TMA re-submission will no longer be accepted. • Students may apply for TMA re-submission only once. • The approvals for TMA re-submissions by your Course Coordinators are on a case-by-case basis. • Students who apply for TMA re-submissions are advised to check the OAS regularly for your Course Coordinator’s approval. • Upon approval you are allowed only the next 2 days to re-submit your TMA into the OAS. ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  23. 4 Assessment Continuous Assessment – TMA Plagiarism • Student shall not present work of others as his/her own work without acknowledgement … (refer to Student Handbook for more details) • Committed academic dishonesty: liable to proceedings and disciplinary action. ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  24. 4 Assessment Examination – Absence from Examination * Absent from exam without University’s approval is deemed to have failed the exam. ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  25. 4 Assessment Examination – Eligibility • You are eligible to sit for the examination if you have (regardless of the TMA performance):- • Registered for the course • Not been barred from the examination ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  26. 4 Assessment Examination – Misconduct A student alleged to have committed misconduct shall be liable to proceedings and disciplinary action. ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  27. 4 Assessment Examination – Grading System: Undergraduate* UNDERGRADUATE* * Includes Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree and PGDE ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  28. 4 Assessment Examination – Grading System: Masters* Degree * Includes PGDBA, CEMBA, CEMPA, MBACM, MBAMPM and MED ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  29. 4 Assessment Examination – Eligibility to Re-sit A student who has attended the final examination for a course and obtained grade “F” will be given the opportunity to re-sit during the following supplementary exam. However, this option can only be EXERCISED ONCE at the next offering of the same course. No supplementary TMA will be offered. The highest overall score grade that can be achieved in a supplementary examination for re-sit attempt is grade “C-“, irrespective of students having passed both components eventually. However students who were granted "AR" status (absent from examination due to valid reasons accepted by the University) in the final examination, and sat for the supplementary examination, would be accorded the appropriate grade if they have passed both components, as this would be their first attempt in the examination. Only re-sit once How often? Next semester (8th week) When? RM 200 per course Fees? ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  30. 4 Assessment Examination – Repeating a Course ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  31. 5 Graduation Requirements Requirements to Graduate - Undergraduate Meet the requirements of the chosen programme Achieve a CGPA of 2.00 and above Obtain at least 37 credits (GC), 70 credits (GD) or 120 / 123 / 125 credits (UG). Achieve a minimum grade C (2.00) for MPW courses ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  32. 5 Graduation Requirements Courses & Credit Hours for Undergraduate Programmes ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  33. 5 Graduation Requirements Requirements to Graduate – CEMBA & CEMPA Meet the requirements of the chosen programme Obtain at least 48 credits & minimum grade C for all courses Achieve a CGPA of 3.00 and above ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  34. 5 Graduation Requirements Requirements to Graduate – MBACM & MBAMPM Meet the requirements of the chosen programme Obtain at least 47 credits & minimum grade C for all courses Achieve a CGPA of 3.00 and above ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  35. 5 Graduation Requirements Requirements to Graduate – MED Meet the requirements of the chosen programme Obtain at least 45 credits & minimum grade C for all courses Achieve a CGPA of 3.00 and above ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  36. 5 Graduation Requirements Requirements to Graduate – Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Meet the requirements of the chosen programme Achieve a CGPA of 2.00 and above Obtain at least 33 credits ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  37. 5 Graduation Requirements Requirements to Graduate – Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) Meet the requirements of the chosen programme Obtain at least 30 credits & minimum grade C for all courses Achieve a CGPA of 3.00 and above ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  38. 5 Graduation Requirements Courses & Credit Hours for Post Graduate Diploma Programmes ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  39. 5 Graduation Requirements Courses & Credit Hours for Masters Programmes ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  40. 6 Advanced Standing / Credit Transfer Undergraduate Programmes Credentials used should preferably be accredited/approved by MQA/LAN. 1 Maximum credit transfer policy is used even for the same credentials - 50% of the total credits towards any WOU Award [60 credits (Degree), 35 credits (Graduate Diploma) & 20 credits (Graduate Certificate)]. 2 ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  41. 6 Advanced Standing / Credit Transfer Undergraduate Programmes It is the University's policy that WOU students are required to undertake and pass at least 50% of the total credits required for their intended programmes in order to be eligible for the Awards. 3 All T&C regarding the dropping/withdrawal of course(s) and the associated refund policies of the University still apply. NO REFUND of tuition fees for courses that have been eventually exempted. 4 ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  42. 6 Advanced Standing / Credit Transfer POST graduate Programmes Credentials used must at least be at the post graduate level or equivalent & MQA/LAN accredited/approved. 1 Total credit transfer shall not exceed 12 credits towards any named WOU postgraduate degree, except for qualifications from the COL consortium where 50% BCT credits may be allowed. 2 ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  43. For more information: Please refer to your Student Handbook or Visit our website at www.wou.edu.my ORIENTATION—JANUARY 2013—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  44. THANK YOU!

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