Transcript MarComm_Briefing - Multimedia University

Briefing to MarComm
Vision
Faculty of IT
To serve the MSC and the wider communities
by creating diverse quality educational
opportunities in IT and Multimedia.
Faculty of I.T.
Faculty of IT
 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
Degree Programmes
Faculty of IT
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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
Faculty of IT
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.
Faculty of IT
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-orientedprogramming, software engineering, systems analysis
and design, and software project management.
Faculty of IT
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, HighSpeed 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.
Faculty of IT
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.
Faculty of IT
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
B.MM(Honours)
S/w Engineering & Games Design
Faculty of IT
• 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.
Faculty of IT
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.
FIT: Evolving Curricula
Faculty of IT
Up-to-date Syllabi approved/
accreditated by National
Accreditation Board
Strong Industrial
Collaborations
(Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, etc)
Industrial Fellow/Chair
(Lotus, Microsoft)
Technology Updates
Seminars / Training
(eg. .NET series)
International External
Examiners and Moderation
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
Career Prospects
Faculty of IT
 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
Facilities
Faculty of IT
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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
External Collaborations
Faculty of IT
Industry
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Microsoft Corporation
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IBM Corporation
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Selangor State Government
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RQ Net/Intranesis
Communication Sdn. Bhd.
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Net-Linx
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Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka
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CISCO
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Ecquaria Technologies Pte. Ltd.
(Singapore)
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Intel Technology Sdn. Bhd.
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Motorola
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Sun Microsystems Malaysia
Sdn. Bhd.
University
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Dongseo University
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University of Alberta
Ecole National Supérieure des
Télécommunications de Bretagne
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Faculty of IT
FIT: Industrial Oriented
Research
Intel Exchange Architecture (IXA)
University Project
• Project Grant from Intel
• Research discussion through teleconferencing
with Intel mentors
Knowledge Management
• Part of Intel Global IXA University Chain
Project Group
(Carnegie Mellon U, U.Texas at Austin, Princeton U., • PhD and Masters projects
Tsinghua U., Tsukuba U. etc)
• 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
Tuition Fee
Faculty of IT
• 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)
Financial Assistance
Faculty of IT
• 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.
Exciting Areas in IT
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Multimedia
Web-based/Internet
E-commerce
Networks/Communications
Virtual Reality
Data Mining
Knowledge Management
QUESTIONS
Faculty of IT
Please contact the
Assistant Directors of FIT,
Pn Azniyati:
[email protected]
Tel (03) 8312 5979
or
En Zulkifly:
[email protected]
Tel : (03) 8312 5286
Faculty of IT
Thank you