Briefing to MarComm

1. Briefing to MarComm

2. Vision To serve the MSC and the wider communities by creating diverse quality educational opportunities in IT and Multimedia.

3. Faculty of I.T. Market-oriented courses to supply knowledge workers for the MSC Courses conducted using state-of-the-art multimedia technology Curriculum modelled after world-renowned institutions of higher learning Teaching staff with excellent working experience and academic credentials Linkages with local and international industry partners World Wide Web based teaching and learning

4. Degree Programmes • B. IT (Hons) Information Systems Engineering • B. IT (Hons) Software Engineering • B. IT (Hons) Multimedia Systems • B. IT (Hons) Multimedia Technology Management • B.IT (Hons) Knowledge Engineering • B.MM (Hons) Software Engineering and Games Design • B.MM (Hons) Software and Animation

5. B. IT(Honours)Info. Systems Engineering • This programme focusses on the design and development of computer-based systems to enhance the efficiency of business organisations. Students of this programme are not only capable of designing databases and information systems, they are well-trained in making informed management decision based on the quality of the on-demand information they have. • This programme involves a detailed study of databases design and management, data communications and telecommunication systems, artificial intelligence, expert systems, information systems development, systems analysis and design and multimedia systems.

6. B. IT(Honours)Software Engineering • This programme is concerned with designing innovative methodologies and sophisticated tools for developing software systems. Students are exposed to various techniques of analysing user requirements and specifications, as well as the design, implementation and verification of software systems. • Some of the core courses include object-oriented-programming, software engineering, systems analysis and design, and software project management.

7. B. IT(Honours)Multimedia Systems • This programme mainly concentrates on the highly technical aspect of multimedia system. The students are trained and equipped not only with the skills of using such systems but they are also trained to specialize in the creation of such multimedia systems. • The students would learn highly technical aspect of multimedia systems such as Computer Security, High-Speed Network, Multimedia System Design as well as a wide spectrum of advanced programming and technical skills which cover Digital Signal Processing, Digital Image Processing, Digital Audio & Speech Processing, Computer Graphics, Rendering & Animation and Virtual Reality.

8. B. IT(Honours)M/media Tech. Management • This programme concentrates on the technologies and skills which would empower the students to be able to manage effectively the fast changing world of multimedia technology. The students are exposed to the various practical aspects of Management Information System, Multimedia Information Systems & Management, Software Project Management, Software Reliability & Quality Assurance. • The students would also learn advanced multimedia subjects such as Multimedia Management and Presentation, Multimedia Programming, Multimedia Operating Systems and also Multimedia Expert Systems.

9. B. IT(Honours)Knowledge Engineering • To provide the students with IT knowledge, engineering design and skills in knowledge management and knowledge discovery • 3 year course comprising IT Core subjects, Major subjects, Mathematical subjects, Arts and Humanities subjects, Industrial Training and Graduation Project. • Major subjects include: AI, Natural Language Processing, Knowledge Management, Agent Technology, Data Mining, Database Design, Business Intelligence and Decision Support Systems

10. B.MM(Honours)S/w Engineering & Games Design • This programme mainly concentrates on providing fundamental training in software engineering to the students and mastering of sophisticated software tools for multimedia games and graphics based applications development. • In addition to fundamental software engineering subjects, Computer Graphics, Games Programming, Games Authoring and Application and Games Design are other important subjects covered in this course. • This programme will initiate innovative ideas and skills in both software development and games design.

11. B.MM(Honours)Software & Animation • This programme concentrates on designing and mastering innovative methodologies for animation and media production process. In addition to the fundamental training in software systems and programming, the students are also exposed to animation related courses such as Computer Graphics, Computer Modeling and Animation, Interactive Media Design, Rendering and Animation, Digital Image Processing and Virtual Reality.

12. FIT: Evolving Curricula Up-to-date Syllabi approved/ accreditated by National Accreditation Board Strong Industrial Collaborations (Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, etc) Industrial Fellow/Chair (Lotus, Microsoft) International External Examiners and Moderation Technology Updates Seminars / Training (eg. .NET series) IT Curricula Student Exchange (U.of Alberta, Canada; Dongseo U., Korea) Market Demanded and Emerging Specializations Commercial Oriented Projects & Internships Programming Contest / Professional Exams (Japan’s JITEE, Cisco, etc) Undergraduate Research Opportunities

13. Career Prospects • Analyst Programmers • Systems Integrators • MIS Specialists • Database Administrators • Management Consultants • Software Engineers • Project Managers • Software Programmers • IT Consultants • Network Specialists • Multimedia Systems Managers • Multimedia Programmers • Real-time Multimedia Programmers • Multimedia Systems Developers • Graphics and Animation Designers • Multimedia Consultants

14. Facilities • Unix Lab • Computer Application Lab • Computing Lab • Networking and Communication Lab • Microsoft .Net Lab • Project Lab • Microsoft Software Engineering Lab • Intelligent Computing Lab • Electronic and Microprocessor Lab • Graphics Visualisation & Games Development Lab

15. External Collaborations University • Dongseo University • University of Alberta • Ecole National Supérieure des Télécommunications de Bretagne Industry • Microsoft Corporation • IBM Corporation • Selangor State Government • RQ Net/Intranesis Communication Sdn. Bhd. • Net-Linx • Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka • CISCO • Ecquaria Technologies Pte. Ltd. (Singapore) • Intel Technology Sdn. Bhd. • Motorola • Sun Microsystems Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

16. FIT: Industrial Oriented Research Intel Exchange Architecture (IXA) University Project • Project Grant from Intel • Research discussion through teleconferencing with Intel mentors • Part of Intel Global IXA University Chain (Carnegie Mellon U, U.Texas at Austin, Princeton U., Tsinghua U., Tsukuba U. etc) Knowledge Management Project Group • PhD and Masters projects • Resource persons in Lotus, IBM, Motorola and Siemens Microsoft Research Fellowship Project • Project Sponsorship from Microsoft • PhD Projects in Microsoft Research Focus Areas • Microsoft Mentors in Microsoft Research Asia in Beijing • Annual Collaboration Attachment at Microsoft Research Asia, Beijing, China

17. Tuition Fee • An approximate amount of about 12K per annum for 3 years after STPM • RM 287.50 per credit hour (Mathematical & Science, Core and Major subjects) • RM 237.50 per credit hour (University Subjects)

18. Financial Assistance • Normally students will apply for PTPTN loan • PTPTN stands for Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Negara • Students may also apply for scholarships • The scholarship terms and conditions are set by the company that offers it. • 90% of MMU students are under scholarships or loans • Examples: Motorola/Intel/GE/Multimedia Foundation etc.

19. Exciting Areas in IT • Multimedia • Web-based/Internet • E-commerce • Networks/Communications • Virtual Reality • Data Mining • Knowledge Management

20. QUESTIONS Please contact the Assistant Directors of FIT, Pn Azniyati: azniyati.akmar@mmu.edu.my Tel (03) 8312 5979 or En Zulkifly: zulkifly.zaki@mmu.edu.my Tel : (03) 8312 5286

21. Thank you