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Open University Malaysia,
OUM is the seventh private university in Malaysia. Although
incorporated as a private university under the Private Higher
Education Institutions Act 1996, the University leverages on the
quality, prestige and capabilities of its strategic partners - a
consortium of the 11 public universities. OUM adopts the motto
"University for All" which is consistent with its philosophy on
democratisation of education. This philosophy underlies the belief
that education should be made available to all, regardless of time,
place, age and social economic background. The open and distance
learning (ODL) mode is specifically targeted at working adults who
need to take care of their families as well as manage their careers
while pursuing higher education. Under the able stewardship of the
then founder and President/Vice-Chancellor, the late Tan Sri Dr.
Abdullah Sanusi Ahmad, OUM has positioned itself as an alternative
avenue for the public to gain quality tertiary and lifelong
education.
As an open learning institution, Open University Malaysia
subscribes to the following principles:
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Flexible entry requirements to provide more
opportunities for the members of the society to pursue
their aspirations;
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A
student-friendly academic system where the constraints
and needs of working adults are well understood;
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A
learning mode that incorporates learners’ interaction
with lecturers, online learning and self- study, thus
enriching learning experiences.
Open University
Malaysia
OUM’s strengths span a wide range of disciplines, from IT
and Engineering to the Arts and Social Sciences, Business
and Science. Employing the latest approaches in the
teaching-learning process, it offers academic programmes
that cater to the demands of industry and the marketplace in
general. Initially opening its doors to 753 learners in
2001, OUM has over 79,000 students in 70 academic programmes
in its eighth year of operations, a record of some sort.
Through OUM, working adults can upgrade their knowledge and
skills for the purpose of career progression, career
transition or pursuing lifelong learning ambitions, all
within the comfort of their homes.
OUM has certainly brought into existence a new approach to
tertiary education that gives rise to greater flexibility in
learning, as well as providing the necessary knowledge and
skills for the workforce to compete in the ever challenging
environment of the new millennium.
For more information, contact:
Main
Campus
Open University Malaysia
Jalan Tun Ismail
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603-2773 2002
Email:
admission@oum.edu.my
Web:
www.oum.edu.my
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