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WOU REGULATIONS & PROCEDURES

WOU REGULATIONS & PROCEDURES. CONTENTS. 1. Semester Structure. 2. Principal Activities: Dates & Deadlines. 3. Refund Policies. 4. Assessment. 5. Graduation Requirements. 6. Advanced Standing / Credit Transfer. ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC. Why students

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WOU REGULATIONS & PROCEDURES

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  1. WOU REGULATIONS & PROCEDURES

  2. CONTENTS 1 Semester Structure 2 Principal Activities: Dates & Deadlines 3 Refund Policies 4 Assessment 5 Graduation Requirements 6 Advanced Standing / Credit Transfer ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  3. Why students need rules and regulations? ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  4. 1 Semester Structure – July 2012 Study Revision Final Exam Study Break 16 Jul – 18 Nov 2012 [18 weeks] 26 Nov – 9 Dec 2012 [2 weeks] 10 Dec 2012 – 13 Jan 2013 [5 weeks] 19 Nov – 25 Nov 2012 [1 week] ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  5. 1 Semester Structure – July 2012 Tutorial Dates: Undergraduate July 21 & 22 PG, IP, KL, JB & KC ROs only August 25 & 26(a) September 15 & 23(b) 2012 October 13 & 14 • Note: • Tutorials originally scheduled on 18 & 19 August 2012 (Public Holiday: Hari Raya Puasa) have been postponed to 25 & 26 August 2012. • Tutorials originally scheduled on 16 September 2012(Public Holiday: Hari Malaysia) have been postponed to 23 September 2012. November 10 & 11 ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  6. 1 Semester Structure – July 2012 Tutorial Dates: Postgraduate July 28 & 29 PG, IP, KL, JB & KC ROs only September 1 & 2(c) September 22 & 30(d) 2012 October 20 & 21 • Note: • Tutorials originally scheduled on 25 & 26 August 2012 have been postponed to 31 August & 1 September 2012 as the dates clash with undergraduate tutorials. • Tutorials originally scheduled on 23 Sep 2012 have been postponed to 30 Sep 2012 as the date clashes with undergraduate tutorials. November 17 & 18 ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  7. 2 Principal Activities: Dates & Deadlines ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  8. 2 Principal Activities: Dates & Deadlines ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—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—JULY 2012—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  10. 3 Refund Policies Dropping of Courses ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—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—JULY 2012—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—JULY 2012—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  13. 3 Refund Policies Withdrawal from University ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  14. 4 Assessment The assessment for any course consists of two (2) components: Level 300, Level 500, SST Project Courses & Masters* Project Courses Component Level 100 & Level 200 courses Continuous Assessment 50% 40% Final Examination 50% 60% * except Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  15. 4 Assessment To pass a course, a student must pass both components,except for MPW courses where the passing grade is based on the overall assessment score. Overall Assessment (100%) Weighted Total of Both Components Continuous Assesment Final examination ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—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—JULY 2012—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, i.e., Eg: Level 100 & 200 courses = TMA 3 Level 300 & 500 courses = TMA 2 • If approved, TMA will be accepted for marking (marks will count). ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—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 Postgraduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Undergraduate Degree ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—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—JULY 2012—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—JULY 2012—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—JULY 2012—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—JULY 2012—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—JULY 2012—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—JULY 2012—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—JULY 2012—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—JULY 2012—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  27. 4 Assessment Examination – Grading System: Undergraduate* UNDERGRADUATE* * Includes Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree and PGDE ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  28. 4 Assessment Examination – Grading System: Masters* Degree * Includes PGDBA, CEMBA, CEMPA, MBACM, MBAMPM and MED ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  29. & 4 Assessment Examination – Eligibility to Re-sit Only re-sit once How often? Next semester (7th week) When? RM 200 per course Fees? ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  30. 4 Assessment Examination – Repeating a Course ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—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—JULY 2012—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  32. 5 Graduation Requirements Courses & Credit Hours for Undergraduate Programmes ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—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—JULY 2012—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—JULY 2012—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—JULY 2012—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—JULY 2012—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—JULY 2012—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  38. 5 Graduation Requirements Courses & Credit Hours for Post Graduate Diploma Programmes ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  39. 5 Graduation Requirements Courses & Credit Hours for Masters Programmes ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  40. 6 Advanced Standing / Credit Transfer Undergraduate Programmes Credentials used must at least be at the post-Matriculation level (i.e. one year post-SPM) & MQA/LAN accredited/approved. 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) & 18 credits (Graduate Certificate). 2 ORIENTATION—JULY 2012—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—JULY 2012—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—JULY 2012—PG,IP,KL,JB,KC

  43. For more information: Please refer to your Student Handbook or Visit our website at www.wou.edu.my

  44. THANK YOU!

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