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STUDENT HANDBOOK
JULY 2023

FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

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Contents

Part A: University Overview 4

1. Philosophy, Vision and Mission Statement 4

Part B: Faculty Overview 5

1. General Description / Overview of FCCI 5
2. Background of Faculty 5
3. Programmes Offered by Faculty 6-7
4. Staff Listing 8-10
5. Progression Route 11

Part C: Programme Overview 12

6. Semester Dates for Bachelor / Diploma Programmes 12-13
7. Intra and Inter Faculty Transfer 13
8. Lecture & Tutorial Plan 13-14

Part D: Programme Matter 14

9. e-Notice Board, e-platform 14
10. Students Dialogue 14
11. E Learning System & University Email 14
12. Student Timetable 14
13. Reinstatement of Studies 14-15
14. Deferment of Studies 15
15. Withdrawal of Studies 15-16
16.Horizontal Credit Transfer 16
17. Tutorials 16-19
17.1 Tutorial Group 16
17.2 Online Student Attendance 16
17.3 Unsatisfactory Attendance 16-17
17.4 Barred from Examination 17
17 (i) Assessments and Examinations 17-19
17 (ii) What Constitutes “Plagiarism” and “Collusion” 19
18. Examination Requirements 19-20
18.1 General Operating Guideline on Maximum Academic Load & 8 Courses Rules 21-23
19. Examination Grading & Requirements 23-28
20. Award of Diploma and Bachelor Degree 28-32
21. Appeal for Review of Examination Results 33
22. Review of Coursework Marks 33
23. Online Bill Printing of Semester Fee 33
24. Repeat / Resit Application 33
25. Online Printing of Examination Authorisation Slip 33-34
26. Online Course Registration/ Add and Drop Courses 34
27. Extenuating Circumstances 34
28. Cheating in the Examination 34
29. Consultation Hours 34
30. Effective Learning Practice 35
31. TAR UMT Academic Advisory 35
32. English Mentor-Mentee Programme 35
33. Office Matters 35

Part E: Tuition Fee, Financial Assistance 35

34. Payment of Tuition Fees 35-37
35. PTPTN Loans & Student Loan Funds 37-38
36. Financial Aid 38

Part F: Services 38
37. Library 38
38. Library Induction Programme 39
39. Library – Computer Services and Facilities 39-40
40. Department of Student Affairs (DSA) 40-41
41. Department of Admissions and Credit Evaluation (DACE) 41
42. Communication and Information Technology Centre (CITC) 41
43. Resource Guide 41-42
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44. Clubs, Societies and Committees 42

45. Study Abroad Unit (SAU) 42
46. Student Representative Council (SRC) 42-43

Part G: Responsibility of Students 43

47. Miscellaneous 43
48. Online Tracer Study 43
49. Students Attire / Code of Conduct / Responsibilities 43-45
50. English Language Exit Requirements for Graduation of Bachelor Degree Students (Malaysia and International Students) 45-46
51. Online Course Evaluation Survey 46
52. Rules of Conduct in FCCI Laboratories 47-49

Part H: Faculty Matter 50

53. Feedback and Suggestions 50
54. Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) Statement 50
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PART A: UNIVERSITY OVERVIEW

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PART B: FACULTY OVERVIEW

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION / OVERVIEW OF FCCI

The Faculty of Communication and Creative Industries offers Diploma and Bachelor Degree programmes
in the area of Communication and Creative Industries.

These programmes are conducted by well qualified and experienced lecturers with state-of-the-art
facilities for students to explore their talents. The Faculty has strong industry links which enables
students to further gain knowledge through industrial attachment at Diploma and Bachelor Degree levels.
Graduates emerge as practitioners infused with the knowledge, hands-on capabilities and professional
standards required by the industry. They are also equipped with persuasive communication, analytical
and critical thinking skills, team-player mentality and ethical values essential to their careers.

2. BACKGROUND OF FACULTY

The faculty started off as the School of Social Science and Humanities back in 2008. The faculty known as
The Faculty of Social Science, Arts, and Humanities (FSAH) when Tunku Abdul Rahman College has been
successfully upgraded to University College on 2 May 2013. We are now known as The Faculty of
Communication and Creative Industries (FCCI) on 1 May 2018.
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3. PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY FACULTY / DEPARTMENT

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PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY FACULTY / DEPARTMENT

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4. STAFF LISTING
FCCI Administrative Office, Block Q, Room Q114
Phone
No Name Designation E-mail Address
Ext
1 Ms Dearna Kee June Chen Dean 3500 [email protected]
Deputy Dean
2 Dr Tang Mui Joo 3502 [email protected]
(DD)
Deputy Dean
3 Ts Ooi Swee Yaw Wayne 3830 [email protected]
(DD)
Associate Dean
4 Ms Leong Chew Moi for Quality 3832 [email protected]
Assurance
5 Ms Foo Li Im Senior Manager 3499 [email protected]
Senior Assistant
6 Ms Soong Su Ping 3589 [email protected]
Registrar
Ms Kirubashnee a/p Assistant
7 3501 [email protected]
Perumal Registrar
Ms Nur Alisa Choy binti Assistant
8 3589 [email protected]
Haris Choy Registrar
Administrative
9 Ms Carine Woo 3389 [email protected]
Assistant
Administrative
10 Ms Cheong Yee Ling 3583 [email protected]
Assistant
Pn Norshahida binti Mohd
11 Clerk 3532 [email protected]
Shah
Pn Roslina binti Mohd
12 Clerk 3532 [email protected]
Yatim

FCCI Laboratories
Phone Room
No Name Designation E-mail Address
Ext
Pn Wan Shairul Hanis binti [email protected]
1 Lab Officer 3323 Q114
Wan Ismail
Lab Assistant
2 Ms Irina Ong Ween Fern 3749 [email protected] V108
for DCIN
En Kamarulbadri bin Zainal Lab Assistant
3 3749 [email protected] V108
Abidin for DCMS
Lab Assistant
4 En Muhammad Ishak bin Abas 3481 [email protected] X004
for DCIN
Lab Assistant
5 Pn Nooradni binti Zolkipli 3481 [email protected] X004
for DCIN

Department of Strategic Communication (DSCM)

Programme Phone
No Name Designation E-mail Address Room
/Teaching Ext
Associate
1 Ms Chitra A/P Muthusamy AV 3741 [email protected] R110E
Dean (AD)
2 Mr Chuan Tek Pheung DPR PL PR 3498 [email protected] R106
3 Ms Cindy Poh Huay Yuet RAV PL AV 3498 [email protected] R106
4 Ms Lim Siz Siz RPR PL PR 3498 [email protected] R106
5 Ms Ng Pei Yin DAD PL PR 3498 [email protected] R106
Senior [email protected]
6 Dr Nadiah binti Abdul Aziz PR 3744 R207
Lecturer
Senior
7 Dr Tan Ling Ling AV 3744 [email protected] R207
Lecturer
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8 Mr Beven Lau Keng Mun Lecturer PR 3821 [email protected] R100A

9 Mr Kamarul Shah Bin Bakar Lecturer AV 3821 [email protected] R100A
Ms Low Tze-Ling @ Loo Tze-
10 Lecturer PR 3821 [email protected] R100A
Ling
Mr Mohamad ‘Abid Safwan
11 Lecturer AV 3821 [email protected] R100A
bin Mohamad Taib
Puan Puteri Nur Eiman binti
12 Lecturer AV 3821 [email protected] R100A
Megat Mohd Aminuddin
13 Puan Rossilawati Bt Rusli Lecturer PR 3616 [email protected] R005A
14 Mr Vaenthan A/L Chellandy Lecturer AV 3821 [email protected] R100A
15 Ms Yeow Lai Chee Lecturer PR 3744 [email protected] R207
16 Ms Yip Phooi Fun Lecturer PR 3744 [email protected] R207

Department of Communication and Media Studies (DCMS)

Programme Phone
No Name Designation E-mail Address Room
/Teaching Ext
Associate
1 Ms Loh Me Ping BC 3616 [email protected] R005A
Dean (AD)
2 Dr Chang Teck Peng MMC PL MS 3743 [email protected] R107
Puan Hazwani Husna binti
3 RBC PL BC 3616 [email protected] R005A
Zainal Abu
4 Puan Khairana Binti Sabtu DBN PL BC 3616 [email protected] R005A
5 Ms Lee Soo Hui DJN PL JR 3743 [email protected] R107
Mr Satwant Singh A/L Karam
6 RJR PL JR 3743 [email protected] R107
Singh
Ms Siti Norwani binti
7 RMS PL MS 3616 [email protected] R005A
Tormadi
8 Mr Yeap Thiam Hong DMV PL MS 3821 [email protected] R100A
Senior
9 Ms Chan Eang Teng MS 3744 [email protected] R207
Lecturer
Ms Kik Fei Jiun @ Check Fei
10 Lecturer JR 3744 [email protected] R207
Jiun
Senior
11 Dr Lim Jew Kim BC 3744 [email protected] R207
Lecturer
Senior
12 Dr Norizzati binti Saifuddin JR 3744 [email protected] R207
Lecturer
Senior
13 Dr Yap Pao Sium MS 3744 [email protected] R207
Lecturer
14 Mr Ang Sze Yen Lecturer MS 3744 [email protected] R207
15 Mr Chia Yok Ching Lecturer JR 3744 [email protected] R207
16 Puan Haizren binti Mohd Esa lecturer BC 3744 [email protected] R207
Puan Khazatulzihan Binti
17 Lecturer BC 3744 [email protected] R207
Kalip @ Khalid
18 Ms Kwan Wan Shi Lecturer BC 3744 [email protected] R207
Ms Marilyn Sharon A/P Peter
19 Lecturer JR 3616 [email protected] R005A
Gerard
20 Ms Noor Hidayah binti Azhar Lecturer MS 3821 [email protected] R100A
Puan Nur Ajeerah binti
21 Lecturer MS 3616 [email protected] R005A
Othman
22 Ms Oh Hui Kun Lecturer MS 3821 [email protected] R100A
23 Ms Shubashini A/P Anamalai Lecturer BC 3744 [email protected] R207
24 Ms Yau Ming Yuan Lecturer JR 3744 [email protected] R207
PL – Programme Leader D – Diploma Level R – Bachelor Degree Level M – Master Level
AV – Advertising DAD - Diploma in Advertising PR – Public Relations
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BC – Broadcast Communication DBN – Diploma in Broadcast Communication GD – Graphic Design

JR – Journalism DJN – Diploma in Journalism FD – Fashion Design
MS – Media Studies DMV – Diploma in Media Studies ML – Multimedia Design

Department of Creative Industries (DCIN)

Program
me Phone
No Name Designation E-mail Address Room
/Teachin Ext
g
Dr Maithreyi A/P Associate Dean
1 GD 3178 [email protected] R110D
Subramaniam (AD)
2 Ms Jacqueline Sim Fei Chin Lecturer GD 3497 [email protected] R109
Ts Jamalruddin Bin
3 RFD PL FD 3759 [email protected] R110I
Zamahuri
4 Mr Mohd. Rizzham Bin Ishak RGD PL GD 3497 [email protected] R109
Mr Raja Iskandar Shazrim
5 DFD PL FD 3759 [email protected] R110I
Shah Bin Raja Shahriman
6 Mr Yong Cheng Fei RML PL ML 3497 [email protected] R109
7 Mr Yong Fen Yu DML PL ML 3497 [email protected] R109
8 Ms Ang Yaw Feng Senior Lecturer GD 3821 [email protected] R100A
9 Mr Cheng Seah Chuang Senior Lecturer GD 3541 [email protected] R105
10 Mr Chien Min Kee Senior Lecturer GD 3541 [email protected] R105
11 Mr Chu Choong Hoe Senior Lecturer GD 3541 [email protected] R105
Dr Kasturi A/P Pormalu @
12 Senior Lecturer GD 3742 [email protected] R208
Perumal
13 Dr Kendy Anak Mitot Senior Lecturer GD 3742 [email protected] R208
14 Mr Shabri Bin Saad Senior Lecturer FD 3541 [email protected] R105
15 Mr Tan Tay Guan Senior Lecturer GD 3742 [email protected] R208
16 Ts Teng Sok Hooi Senior Lecturer ML 3742 [email protected] R208
17 Mr Wong Say Keet Senior Lecturer GD 3742 [email protected] R208
18 Mr Chong Tze Chin Lecturer GD 3541 [email protected] R105
19 Ms Hariza Binti Zambri Lecturer FD 3541 [email protected] R105
20 Mr Kong Yee Foong Lecturer ML 3742 [email protected] R208
21 Ms Koshila A/P Raja Sandow Lecturer FD 3541 [email protected] R105
22 Mr Lim Yong Jia Lecturer GD 3821 [email protected] R100A
Mr Mohamad Shahrizan bin
23 Lecturer ML 3742 [email protected] R208
Mohamad Sidik
Puna Nurul Hazliana binti
24 Lecturer ML 3541 [email protected] R105
Noridin
25 Ms Ooi Siew Fong Lecturer GD 3742 [email protected] R208
26 Ms Phoon Gar Chi Lecturer GD 3742 [email protected] R208
27 Ms Regina Ong Ween Yen Lecturer GD 3821 [email protected] R100A
28 Mr Royer Wan Lecturer GD 3742 [email protected] R208
Puan Siti Nurul Hidayah
29 Lecturer GD 3742 [email protected] R208
binti Hassannudin
30 Mr Tan Siong Hui Lecturer ML 3742 [email protected] R208
31 Ms Tan Yar Shi Lecturer GD 3742 [email protected] R208
32 Mr Tham Chen Tong Lecturer ML 3742 [email protected] R208
Puan Wan Norazreen binti
33 Lecturer FD 3821 [email protected] R100A
Wan Mohd Zamree
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5. PROGRESSION ROUTE
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PART C : PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

6. SEMESTER DATES FOR BACHELOR / DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
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7. INTRA AND INTER FACULTY TRANSFER

A new student may apply for programme transfer at the beginning of the programme within the
stipulated deadline. Applications for intra-faculty transfers (i.e. programme transfer within the faculty
should be submitted to the FCCI Office (Q114) or via FCCI email [email protected] whereas applications
for inter-faculty transfers for July 2023 (i.e. programme transfers to other faculties) should be submitted
to the Department of Admissions & Credit Evaluation(DACE) (Ground Floor, Bangunan Tun Tan Siew Sin)
or email to DACE ([email protected]) by second week of the first semester, 14 July 2023.

Approval for the programme / campus transfer is not guaranteed. Students whose transfers are
successful are required to collect their transfer offer letter from FCCI Office (for Intra-Faculty Transfer or
Department of Admissions & Credit Evaluation (for Inter-Faculty Transfer / Campus Transfer). Students
who have accepted the programme / campus transfer will NOT be allowed to transfer back into their
original programme / campus of study after accepting the transfer through the payment of fees.

8. LECTURE & TUTORIAL PLAN

Your respective course lecturers will provide you with a copy of the course plan for lectures and tutorials
in week 1 of each semester.

All teaching-and-learning materials and course announcements will be posted via Google Classroom for
respective courses by lecturers/tutors.
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Students must refer to their Intranet, TAR UMT website and lecturers/tutors’ announcements for online
teachings, coursework and examination/assessments.

PART D : PROGRAMME MATTER

9. e-NOTICE BOARD, e-platform (Student Intranet)

Students are required to read news and notices posted on the University Student Intranet. You MUST
regularly check the Student Intranet to ensure you do not miss out any important announcements,
information and DEADLINES.

10. STUDENTS DIALOGUE

Your Associate Dean or Programme Leader will meet student representatives on programme matters at
least once in a 14-week semester. Their contact detail and those of lecturers’ are provided in Item 4 Staff
Listing of this handbook. This is to allow students to feedback on any difficulties and provide suggestions
on various issues concerning the Faculty that require action to be taken or improved. Besides, the purpose
of the meeting is to disseminate information and improve the communication and relationship between
Faculty/ lecturers and the students.

11. E-LEARNING SYSTEM & UNIVERSITY EMAIL

Important announcements and information will be channelled to you through the University e-learning
system (Google Classroom), Student Intranet and University email. You are advised to log-in to your
Student Intranet and University email daily to not miss out on any important announcements,
information and deadlines. All official notices from the University may be sent out via email. Please ensure
that your TAR UMT mail box is activated at all time.

For new students, the login username is your student registration number (without alphabet, e.g.
2012345) and the password is your IC number without ‘-‘ (numbers only, e.g. 900626011234).

For your University email, the login usename is your University email adress (e.g. abcde-
[email protected]) and the password is your IC number without ‘-‘ (numbers only, e.g.
900626011234).

12. STUDENT TIMETABLE

Students may download their timetable from the Student Intranet at TAR UMT website.

Scheduled Classes for Undergraduate Programmes

In order to help students get the most out of their education, subject to availability of resources, classes
shall be arranged from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Monday to Saturday, except for Public Holidays. Attendance
in all classes is mandatory. Exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances, with applications
submitted and prior approval obtained from the faculty.

Refer to the Academic Regulations for Bachelor’s Degree & Diploma Programmes 2023 in Student
Intranet for more information.

13. REINSTATEMENT OF STUDIES

You may apply for reinstatement of studies if your name has been removed from the University register
for the following reasons:
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(a) Arrears of tuition fees; or

(b) Arrears of University student maintenance fees and insurance premium (payable by repeat
students during the commencement of every academic year)

The deadline for students to submit their reinstatement application is by end of week 8 (for long semester)
or week 4 (for short semester).

Students who apply for reinstatement into the same semester Before the deadline stated: They go to
Bursary to pay their fees together with reinstatment fee (RM150.00).

Those who apply After the deadline for students to submit reinstatement application into the same
semester: They are required to submit their application to Faculty office or via FCCI email
([email protected]).

The application form can be obtained from TAR UMT website at

https://www.tarc.edu.my/admissions/new-student/general-information/. You are required to attach a
letter of explanation signed by you together with the completed application form and supporting
documents.

For students who have withdrawn in the previous semester, the application form and letter of
explanation must be submitted to the Faculty office or via FCCI email ([email protected]) by the 1st day
of commencement of the semester that the students wish to be reinstated into.

Your application is subject to the approval of the University. You are required to see your Associate
Dean/ Programme Leader prior to submission of application for reinstatement.

14. DEFERMENT OF STUDIES

If you wish to defer your studies due to extenuating circumstances, you may apply for deferment of study.
The application form can be obtained from TAR UMT website at
https://www.tarc.edu.my/admissions/new-student/general-information/. You are required to attach a
letter of explanation signed by you together with the completed application form and supporting
documents.

The form together with letter of explanation and supporting documents must be submitted to the Faculty
office or via FCCI email ([email protected]) latest by the week 14 (in a long semester) or week 7 (in a short
semester). The application submitted before the deadline may not necessarily be considered for
deferment in the same semester.

You can only defer for one academic year during the duration of study. Extension for deferment may be
considered for one additional year only under exceptional extenuating circumstances. You are required
to re-submit your application form together with relevant supporting documents for extension.

The application is subject to the approval of the University. You are required to see your Associate
Dean/ Programme Leader prior to submitting your application for deferment.

15. WITHDRAWAL OF STUDIES

Any students who are not interested to continue their studies are advised to withdraw officially. Students
who wish to withdraw from their programmes must notify the Admissions Department via email
([email protected]) and return their Student ID cards. The withdrawal form can be obtained from
TAR UMT website at https://www.tarc.edu.my/admissions/new-student/general-information/.
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The date the University receives the student’s withdrawal notification is the official date of
withdrawal even if the student has stopped attending classes earlier.

Students who do not attend class or discontinues class attendance in a new semester without notifying
the University of their withdrawal is liable to all fees due to the University for that semester and
subsequently will be withdrawn from the University due to arrears of fees.

16. HORIZONTAL CREDIT TRANSFER

Ex-TARCians who had withdrawn from their Bachelor Degree/Diploma programme and have enrolled
into another programme of the same level may be eligible for horizontal credit transfer. The application
for horizontal credit transfer is to be made at the respective Faculty latest by Friday of week 4 (for long
semester) or week 3 (for short semester) after the commencement of the semester first joined.

The application and more information is available at

https://www.tarc.edu.my/files/admissions/form/AE48885A-7057-47AA-9A92-88142B8C6E44.pdf

17. TUTORIALS
17.1 TUTORIAL GROUP
You will be assigned to a tutorial group. Exchange of tutorial groups will not be permitted except
in exceptional circumstances for which prior approval in writing must first be obtained from the
Dean of the Faculty.

17.2 ONLINE STUDENT ATTENDANCE

Attendance for every class (Lecture, Tutorial and Practical) is compulsory. You are required to
register your attendance for every class via TARCApp using TAR UMT WiFi.

Please DO NOT take attendance on behalf of other students nor share the mobile pin code with
other students if they are not present for the classes. This action will be deemed as academic
misconduct. All students are expected to behave in a manner to uphold the principles of academic
integrity. Any students found liable of academic misconduct shall be subjected to disciplinary
actions.

Leave of absence will be granted for illnesses or on compassionate grounds. For any other reasons,
you are required to attach a letter of explanation. You are required to apply for leave in advance
(except for illnesses or on compassionate grounds) via Student Intranet.

Students are responsible to check and monitor their own attendance record to ensure all
approved leave are properly reflected in the online attendance record.

Refer to the Academic Regulations for Bachelor’s Degree & Diploma Programmes 2023 in
Student Intranet for more information.

17.3 UNSATISFACTORY ATTENDANCE

Your attendance in lecture/ tutorial/ practical classes will be based on the report from online
student attendance system. You are reminded that unsatisfactory attendance (20% absenteeism)
will result in you being BARRED from examination.
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Email notification will be sent to inform students of their barring status. Students can view their
barred course via student Intranet on Monday of week 13 for long semester or Monday of week
6 for short semester.

Students may submit written appeal to the Faculty Dean and submit to FCCI Office (Q114) or via
FCCI email [email protected] for unbarring within the stipulated deadline (usually within 2 days
from the day of the release of the Barred List) together with evidence of absenteeism. The faculty
will decide whether to interview the students or not.

17.4 BARRED FROM EXAMINATION

Students who are barred from examination will be required to REPEAT the barred course. This
means that you will be required to re-attend all lectures, tutorials and practicals, re-submit
coursework, resit for examination and pay for the repeat fees for the barred course. A repeat
student with unsatisfactory attendance in tutorial classes can result in him/her being barred from
the examination again.

17 (i) ASSESSMENTS AND EXAMINATIONS

a) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Your progress for all courses will be assessed continuously by coursework and a final
examination held at the end of each semester. Your course lecturer will inform you on the
assessment mode.

b) COURSEWORK

Coursework can be assessed in a variety of ways such as group or individual assignment,

oral presentation and quiz, among others. Your course lecturer or tutor will inform you of
the necessary details on the coursework requirements.

GUIDELINE ON LATE SUBMISSION OF COURSEWORK

The University (TAR UMT) requires all students to submit assessed coursework by the
deadline as stipulated unless the student is granted an extension or special consideration
due to Extenuating Mitigating Circumstances (EMC). In cases where there are no accepted
EMC, late submission of coursework shall lead to the imposition of penalty.

1. OBJECTIVE

1.1 This guideline sets out the principles which apply to late submission of
coursework, with the aims of ensuring consistent practice and fair assessment
across the University.

1.2 This guideline provides guidance on how academic staff should handle the
awarding of marks for late submission.

2. RATIONALE

The rationale for this guideline is as follows:

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2.1 Students are responsible to submit coursework by the stipulated deadline stated
in the lecturer’s course assessment plan. Any coursework submitted after the
deadline, unless due to EMC, shall be graded in a consistent manner and subject to
penalty of the late submission.

3. PROCEDURE

3.1 All coursework shall be given a submission deadline and the submission deadline
shall be made known to the students.

3.2 Lecturers shall print and keep the list of students who failed to submit coursework
after the submission deadline in the course file.

3.3 An extended submission deadline may be given to all students provided that none
of the students have submitted the coursework at the point when the change of
deadline is to be made.

3.4 Each coursework component shall be marked upon 100 marks.

3.5 With the exception of EMC reasons, penalty for late submission of coursework
shall be imposed after submission deadline / extended submission deadline:

i) Late submission within 1 - 3 days: total marks to be deducted is

10 marks.
ii) Late submission within 4 - 7 days: total marks to be deducted is
20 marks.
iii) Late submission after 7 days: reject coursework and zero mark
shall be awarded.

3.6 With effect from May 2017, students shall view and confirm their coursework
marks through the Intranet portal.

3.7 Students shall view their coursework marks from:

i) Diploma and Undergraduate Programmes – Friday of week 16 of long

semester or Wednesday of week 9 of short semester.

c) COURSEWORK THRESHOLD

The coursework threshold is at 50%. A student who fails to meet this threshold will be
required to REPEAT the course.

d) PLAGIARISM

The University views cases of plagiarism or collusion by students very seriously. Any
student who intentionally plagiarises or collude in any part of their assignments/projects
or written work, threatens the values of academic work and undermines the credibility
and integrity of the University’s awards.
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A confirmed plagiarism act is deemed committing a form of academic misconduct and is

an act of academic dishonesty. Plagiarism, especially unintended plagiarism can be
avoided if all resources referred are properly acknowledged and referred.

Plagiarism or collusion discovered at any stage of the student’s course of study will be
dealt with appropriately by the Faculty. Such offenders shall appear before a panel of
enquiry at the Faculty and appropriate punishment will be meted out.

Punishment may include failing the student for the assignment or project, re-submission
of another piece of work or downgrading of the work to the maximum of a pass grade
even if actual grade achieved was higher.

All works submitted by students shall be original. Students are required to adhere to the
University’s rules and policy on plagiarism which are available at TAR UMT Student
Intranet.

17 (ii) WHAT CONSTITUTES “PLAGIARISM” AND “COLLUSION”?

Plagiarism according to the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary of Current English means “take
and use somebody else’s ideas, words, as if they were one’s own”.

Plagiarism can take the form of reproduction without acknowledgement from published or
unpublished works of others including materials downloaded from computer files and the
Internet.

Collusion can be deemed to be a form of plagiarism involving the unauthorized co-operation

between two or more people with deceptive intention.

STUDENTS’ OBLIGATION
Students are required to sign a declaration that the work submitted such as coursework assignment,
essay and project are their own work, and that they have not in any way knowingly allow another student
to copy it. It will be assumed that all submitted work is that of the students’ own work.

Students are expected to familiarize themselves with or make use of method(s) of citing other people’s
work in accordance with acceptable referencing format.

18. EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

EXAMINATION ELIGIBILITY FOR DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

Examination Eligibility

1. No candidate shall be admitted to an examination unless

(a) the candidate has paid all fees due; and
(b) has attended the relevant programme of study to the satisfaction of the Dean of Faculty concerned.
The candidate shall fulfill a minimum requirement of 80% attendance for each of the courses.

Failing to fulfill (a) and/or (b) above, the candidate shall be barred from sitting the examination.
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2. Candidates who do not meet the attendance requirements due to extenuating circumstances may appeal
in writing to the Dean of Faculty/Head of Centre/Head of Branch no later than seven (7) calendar days
from the date of the official notice of barring.

3. Candidates who have been barred from sitting the final examination of the semester for any course(s)
shall be deemed to have failed the course(s) and shall be required to repeat the course(s) concerned.

Candidate Academic Load

A candidate shall be allowed to be registered for a maximum of eight (8) courses in any one semester
examination.

EXAMINATION ELIGIBILITY FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES

[Applicable to May / June 2021 New Intake onwards]

Examination Eligibility

1. No candidate shall be admitted to an examination unless

(c) the candidate has paid all fees due; and
(d) has attended the relevant programme of study to the satisfaction of the Dean of Faculty concerned.
The candidate shall fulfill a minimum requirement of 80% attendance for each of the courses.

Failing to fulfill (a) and/or (b) above, the candidate shall be barred from sitting the examination.

2. Candidates who do not meet the attendance requirements due to extenuating circumstances may appeal
in writing to the Dean of Faculty/Head of Centre/Head of Branch no later than seven (7) calendar days
from the date of the official notice of barring.

3. Candidates who have been barred from sitting the final examination of the semester for any course(s)
shall be deemed to have failed the course(s) and shall be required to repeat the course(s) concerned.

Candidate Academic Load

1. A candidate shall be allowed to be registered for a maximum of eight (8) courses in any one semester
examination.

2. In a 14 lecture-week semester, a candidate shall register a maximum of 20 credit hours in a programme

structure.

3. In a 7 lecture-week semester, a candidate shall register a maximum of 10 credit hours in a programme

structure.

Notwithstanding the above,

4. A candidate on Probation or Warning status shall register for a maximum of 20 credit hours or a minimum
of 3 courses in a 14 lecture-week semester and a maximum of 10 credit hours or a minimum of 2 courses
in a 7 lecture-week semester.

5. A candidate on Final Warning status shall register for 3 courses only in a 14 lecture-week semester or 2
courses only in a 7 lecture-week semester.

6. Programme Structure Adherence

No candidates shall register for a course, whether within or outside the programme they have registered;
which course(s) is not yet made available to their registered programme.
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18.1 General Operating Guideline on A) Maximum Academic Load and B) 8 Courses Rules in
Examination Regulations

Bachelor programmes Diploma programmes Foundation programmes

A) Maximum Academic Load can A) Maximum Academic A) Maximum Academic Load can be
be registered in a semester: Load can be registered registered in a semester:
in a semester:
Generally academic load is subject Generally maximum academic
to the prevailing programme Generally maximum workload allowed is 20 credits per
structure of the Faculty. The academic workload allowed long semester, subject to the
registration of courses is subject to is 20 credits for long University Examination Rules and
the maximum academic workload Regulations of Foundation
semester and 10 credits for
allowed as stated in the University Programmes and inclusion/exclusion
Examination Rules and short semester, subject to rules as below:
Regulations of Bachelor Degree the University Examination
Programmes as well as the Rules and Regulations of i) Academic workload inclusion into a
Academic Workload inclusion and Diploma Programmes and maximum of 20 credits per semester
exclusion rules as below: inclusion / exclusion rules rule
as below: Main (which includes 100%
1) Academic workload inclusion coursework courses).
into a maximum of 20 credits
per long semester / 10 credits 1) Academic workload ii) Academic workload exclusion rule:
per short semester rule: inclusion into a
maximum of 20 credits i. Repeat (subject to 8 courses
Main (which includes 100% per long semester / 10 rule and maximum workload
coursework courses), Co- credits per short of 20 credits)
curricular and Mata Pelajaran semester rule
Pengajian Umum courses ii. Resit and Replacement (I
(which also includes MPU-3292 Main (which includes indicator) courses (subject to
Bahasa Kebangsaan A taken by 100% coursework 8 courses rule).
Faculty of Engineering and courses), Co-curricular
Technology students). and Mata Pelajaran
Pengajian Umum courses
2) Academic workload exclusion (which also includes
rule: MPU-2292 Bahasa
Kebangsaan A taken by
i. Repeat courses inclusive of Faculty of Engineering
Co-curricular (subject to the and Technology students).
8 courses rule and maximum
workload of 23 credits in a 2) Academic workload
long semester and a inclusion rule:
maximum of 10 credits in a
short semester). i) Repeat courses inclusive
of Co-curricular (subject
ii. Resit and Replacement (I to 8 courses rule and
indicator) courses (subject maximum workload of
to 8 courses rule). 23 credits in a long
semester and a
Extracts from Examination Rules maximum of 10 credits
and Regulations on candidate in a short semester).
academic status is as below:
ii) Resit and Replacement
(a) Good status (SG) courses (I indicator)
courses (subject to 8
(i) For 14 lecture-week courses rule).
semester (long semester) -
a candidate can only
register a maximum of 20
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credit hours in a
programme structure.

(ii) For 7 lecture-week

semester (short semester)
- a candidate can only
register a maximum of 10
credit hours in a
programme structure.

(b) Probation status (SP), Warning

status (SW)

(i) For 14 lecture-week

semester (long semester) -
a candidate can register a
maximum of 20 credit
hours or a minimum of 3
courses in a programme
structure.

(ii) For 7 lecture-week

semester (short semester)
- a candidate can register a
maximum of 10 credit
hours or a minimum of 2
courses in a programme
structure.

(c ) Final Warning status (SF)

(i) For 14 lecture-week

semester (long semester) -
a candidate can only
register a maximum of 3
courses in a programme
structure.

(ii) For 7 lecture-week

semester (short semester)
- a candidate can only
register a maximum of 2
courses in a programme
structure.

A candidate on Warning or Final

Warning status shall not be allowed
to register for industrial training
course.

B) Maximum of Eight (8) courses

Rules for assessment B) Maximum of Eight (8) B) Maximum of Eight (8) courses
courses Rules for Rules for assessment
Generally students are allowed to assessment
register up to a maximum of 8 Generally students are allowed to
courses in any one semester, Generally students are register up to a maximum of 8 courses in
subject to the following: allowed to register up to a any one semester, subject to the
maximum of 8 courses in any following:
1. Inclusion rule (Maximum 8 one semester, subject to the
courses rules) following: i) Inclusion rule:
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Main and Repeat (which include

Main and Repeat (which i) Inclusion rule: 100% coursework courses) and
include 100% coursework Main and Repeat (which Resit courses.
courses), Resit, Co- curricular include 100%
and Mata Pelajaran Pengajian coursework courses), ii) Exclusion rule:
Umum courses. Resit, Co- curricular and Replacement (I indicator) courses.
Mata Pelajaran Pengajian
(Note: Foundation candidates are not
2. Exclusion rule Umum courses.
required to do Mata Pelajaran Pengajian
Umum/Bahasa Kebangsaan A/Co-
Replacement (I indicator) courses. ii) Exclusion rule:
curricular courses.)
Replacement (I
indicator) courses.

19. EXAMINATION GRADING AND REGULATIONS

GRADING SYSTEM AND EXAMINATION RULES FOR DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

1. The University grading scheme is as follows:

[Applicable to:
i.Year 1 Semester 2 & Semester 3 in Academic Year 2023/2024
ii.Year 2 & Year 3 in Academic Year 2023/2024]
GRADE MARKS RANGE GRADE POINT
A 80 - 100 4.0000
A- 75 - 79 3.7500
B+ 70 - 74 3.5000
B 65 - 69 3.0000
B- 60 - 64 2.7500
C+ 55 - 59 2.5000
C 50 - 54 2.0000
C- 45 - 49 1.7500
D 40 - 44 1.0000
F 0 - 39 0.0000
Note: Passing grade is C and above.

2. The University grading scheme is as follows:

[Applicable to July 2023 Year 1 Semester 1 New Intake in Academic Year 2023/2024]
GRADE MARKS RANGE GRADE POINT DESCRIPTION
A+ 90 - 100 4.0000 High Distinction
A 80 – 89 4.0000 Distinction
A- 75 - 79 3.6700 Distiction
B+ 70 - 74 3.3300 Merit
B 65 - 69 3.0000 Merit
B- 60 - 64 2.6700 Merit
C+ 55 - 59 2.3300 Pass
C 50 - 54 2.0000 Pass
F 0 - 49 0.0000 Fail
Note: Passing grade is C and above.

3. The Grade Point Average (GPA) for an examination sitting is determined by dividing the total Quality Points
by the total Credits of all the courses (excluding courses which have no contribution to the GPA) attempted
in the same sitting. The Quality Point of a course is defined as the Grade Point score multiplied by the
Credits of the course.
Quality Point = Grade Point x Credits of the course
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GPA= Total Quality Points for course(s) with CGPA bearing registered in a Semester
Total Credits for all course(s) with CGPA bearing in a Semester

4. The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is determined by dividing the Cumulative Quality Points
earned by the Cumulative Credits attempted (excluding Credits of course(s) which have no contribution to
the GPA/CGPA). The Credits of a course, which has been attempted more than once, will be counted only
once for the Cumulative Credits attempted in determining the CGPA.

CGPA = Total Quality Points for course(s) with CGPA bearing for all Semesters
Total Credits for all course(s) with CGPA bearing in all Semesters

5. Grades A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D & F are applicable to the follwing students:
i. Year 1 Semester 2 & Semester 3 in Academic Year 2023/2024
ii.Year 2 & Year 3 in Acaeemic Year 2023/2024

Grades A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C & F are applicable to the follwing students:
i.July 2023 Year 1 Semester 1 New Intake in Academic Year 2023/2024

The above Grades are included in the calculation of the GPA and CGPA. Courses not included in the
calculation of the GPA and CGPA include:

(a) courses which have been given exemptions

(b) courses which have been awarded Satisfactory (S), Unsatisfactory (U) or Absent with valid reason
(I) under Clause H1
(c) * MPU-2213 / MPU-2223 Bahasa Kebangsaan A
(d) Other exceptional cases, i.e. graded industrial training courses et cetera as approved by Senate.
* Effective from May 2020 year 1 semester 1 intake onwards, MPU-2212 / MPU2292 Bahasa
Kebangsaan A will be included in the calculation of GPA and CGPA.

6. Normally, Candidates shall be evaluated through the following components:

(a) Final examination; and/or
(b) Coursework which includes test, quiz, project, report & case study; and/or
(c) Practical; and/or
(d) Any other evaluation approved by the Senate.

7. There shall be threshold requirements for all coursework and final examination as the Senate shall decide
the academic courses shall be 50/100 marks for coursework/practical and 40/100 marks for final
examination.

7. Each course passed will be credited. Grades from each attempt will be recorded on the transcript.

8. A candidate who fails a course shall resit or repeat the course as decided by the Senate and the latest grade
obtained from the resit or repeat course shall be taken for computation of the GPA and CGPA.

CANDIDATE ACADEMIC STATUS

1. A candidate’s academic standing shall be determined:

1.1 at the end of Semester 3 and 6 of study for programmes under 6 Semesters Structure.
1.2 at the end of Semester 3, 6 and 7 of study for programmes under 7 Semesters Structure.
1.3 at the end of Semester 3, 6 and 8 of study for programmes under 8 Semesters Structure.

2. At the end of the Semester 3 of study, the Board of Examiners may, at its discretion decide as follows:
2.1 a candidate who has five (5) or more failed courses AND with a CGPA of less than 2.0000 shall not
be allowed to proceed to the Semester 4 of study. The candidate shall be required to REPEAT ALL
failed courses. Such candidates are accorded ED student status.
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2.2 notwithstanding clause 2.1 above; a candidate who has a CGPA of less than 1.0000 shall be
deemed to have performed poorly and may be required to leave the programme of study.

2.3 at the end of the repeat year, an ED status student must obtain a minimum CGPA of 2.0000 to be
allowed to progress to the semester 4 of study, failing which he is required to leave the
programme of study.

3. At the end of the Semester 6 of study, the Board of Examiners may, at its discretion decide as follows:
3.1 For programmes under 6 Semesters structure
(a) a candidate who has five (5) or more Semester 1 to Semester 6 failed courses AND with a
CGPA of less than 2.0000 be required to REPEAT ALL the failed courses.

(b) at the end of the Semester 6 of study, a candidate who has not fulfilled all requirements
for graduation may, at the discretion of the Board of Examiners, be allowed to resit/repeat
ALL courses with grades below C, subject to the maximum timeframe to graduate.

3.2 For programmes under 7 and 8 Semesters structure

(a) a candidate who has five (5) or more Semester 4 to Semester 6 failed courses AND with a
CGPA of less than 2.0000 shall not be allowed to proceed to the Semester 7 of study. The
candidate shall be required to REPEAT ALL Semester 4 to Semester 6 failed courses. Such
candidates are accorded ED student status.
[Note: For Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FOET), a candidate on ED status shall
not be allowed to register for industrial training course.]

(b) notwithstanding clause 3.2(a) above; a candidate who has a CGPA of less than 1.0000 is
deemed to have performed poorly and may be required to leave the programme of study.

(c) At the end of the repeat year, an ED status student must obtain a minimum CGPA of 2.0000
to be allowed to progress to the Semester 7 of study, failing which he is required to leave
the programme of study.

4. For programmes under 7 Semesters structure, at the end of the Semester 7 of study, the Board of
Examiners may, at its discretion decide as follows:
4.1 a candidate who has five (5) or more Semester 1 to Semester 7 failed courses AND with a
CGPA of less than 2.0000 be required to REPEAT ALL the failed courses.

4.2 at the end of the Semester 7 of study, a candidate who has not fulfilled all requirements for
graduation may, at the discretion of the Board of Examiners, be allowed to resit/repeat
ALL courses with grades below C, subject to the maximum timeframe to graduate.

5. For programmes under 8 Semesters structure, at the end of the Semester 8 of study, the Board of
Examiners may, at its discretion decide as follows:
5.1 a candidate who has five (5) or more Semester 1 to Semester 8 failed courses AND with a
CGPA of less than 2.0000 be required to REPEAT ALL the failed courses.

5.2 at the end of the Semester 8 of study, a candidate who has not fulfilled all requirements for
graduation may, at the discretion of the Board of Examiners, be allowed to resit/repeat
ALL courses with grades below C, subject to the maximum timeframe to graduate.

MAXIMUM DURATION OF STUDY

Maximum duration of study given to a candidate shall be two times the minimum duration of the
registered programme based on the academic year of entry of the respective intake.

Notwithstanding the above, the President may, subject to the relevant regulations prevailing, grant
extension of study beyond such maximum duration.
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GRADING SYSTEM AND EXAMINATION RULES FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES

[Applicable to May / June 2021 New Intake onwards]

1. The University grading scheme is as follows:

GRADE MARKS RANGE GRADE POINT
A 80 – 100 4.0000
A- 75 - 79 3.7500
B+ 70 - 74 3.5000
B 65 - 69 3.0000
B- 60 - 64 2.7500
C+ 55 - 59 2.5000
C 50 - 54 2.0000
F 0 - 49 0.0000
Note: Passing grade is C and above.

2. The Grade Point Average (GPA) for an examination sitting shall be determined by dividing the total
Quality Points by the total Credits of all the courses (excluding courses which have no contribution to the
GPA) attempted in the same sitting. The Quality Point of a course shall be defined as the Grade Point score
multiplied by the Credits of the course.
Quality Point = Grade Point x Credits of the course

GPA= Total Quality Points for course(s) with CGPA bearing registered in a Semester
Total Credits for all course(s) with CGPA bearing in a Semester

3. The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) shall be determined by dividing the Cumulative Quality
Points earned by the Cumulative Credits attempted (excluding Credits of course(s) which have no
contribution to the GPA/CGPA). Credits of a course which has been attempted more than once shall be
counted only once for the Cumulative Credits attempted in determining the CGPA.

CGPA = Total Quality Points for course(s) with CGPA bearing for all Semesters

Total Credits for all course(s) with CGPA bearing in all Semesters

4. Grades A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C & F shall be included in the calculation of the GPA and CGPA. Courses not
included in the calculation of the GPA and CGPA include:
(a) courses which have been given exemptions
(b) courses which have been awarded Satisfactory (S), Unsatisfactory (U) or Absent with valid reason
(I) under Clause H1
(c) * MPU-3213 / MPU-3223 Bahasa Kebangsaan A
(d) Other exceptional cases, i.e. graded industrial training courses et cetera as approved by Senate.
* Effective from May 2020 year 1 semester 1 intake onwards, MPU-3212 / MPU-3292 Bahasa
Kebangsaan A will be included in the calculation of GPA and CGPA.

5. Normally, Candidates shall be evaluated through the following components:

(a) Final examination; and/or
(b) Coursework which includes test, quiz, project, report & case study; and/or
(c) Practical; and/or
(d) Any other evaluation approved by the Senate.

6. There shall be threshold requirements for all coursework and final examination as the Senate shall decide
the academic courses shall be 50/100 marks for coursework/practical and 40/100 marks for final
examination.

7. The maximum number of attempts allowed for a candidate for a course is four (4) attempts. Thereafter,
the candidate shall be required to leave the programme of study.
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8. (a) A candidate who fails a course shall repeat the course as decided by the Senate and the latest
grade obtained from the repeat course shall be taken for computation of the GPA and CGPA. Under
special circumstances as decided by the Senate, a candidate in a graduating semester may be
allowed to re-sit the failed course(s).

Notwithstanding the above,

(b) i. a candidate who fails a course in the first attempt, may be permitted to opt for a resit, on the
first instance, when the course is next made available. In the event the said candidate then
fails upon the resit, the candidate shall thereafter repeat the course. In the event the candidate
passes the course upon a resit as envisaged above, the candidate’s grade shall be capped at a
minimum pass grade (C).

ii. with effect from May 2016/2017 academic year, a candidate who has failed the course(s) in
the first attempt, may opt to resit the failed course(s), if the following criteria is fulfilled:

(1) a minimum CGPA of 1.5000; AND

(2) obtained a minimum of 30 final mark for the failed course(s) concerned; AND
(3) fulfilled threshold requirements for coursework/practical of the failed course(s)
concerned.

Notwithstanding the above, the Board of Examiners may, at its discretion consider any
exceptional circumstances (e.g. course(s) with exceptionally high failure rate), to permit a resit
opportunity to candidates.

CANDIDATE ACADEMIC STATUS

A candidate’s academic standing shall be determined at the end of each semester based on his/her GPA
and or CGPA value. The Senate upon the recommendation of the Board of Examiners shall decide the
status of the candidate. The guidelines on the academic load shall apply to candidates with the following
status:

(a) Good Status

Unless a student of the Tunku Abdul Rahman University being a candidate is placed on Probation
or Warning or Final Warning status, he/she shall be deemed to be placed on Good status.

A candidate on Good status shall register for ALL courses offered in the semester of his/her
programme.

(b) Probation Status

If a candidate’s GPA is less than 2.0000 at the end of a semester, except in a semester where all
courses taken do not contribute towards the computation of GPA and CGPA, he/she shall be
placed on “probation” status in his/her programme. The academic probation period shall end
when the candidate has attained a GPA of 2.0000 and above in the following semester.

(c) Warning Status

A candidate on Probation status who fails to obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0000 at the end of the
semester, except in a semester where all courses taken do not contribute towards the
computation of GPA and CGPA, shall be placed on “Warning” status in his/her programme. The
academic warning period shall end when the candidate has attained a GPA of 2.0000 and above
at the end of the following semester.

By the end of the said academic warning semester, if the candidate’s GPA is less than 2.0000 AND
CGPA is less than 1.0000, then the candidate shall leave the programme.

A candidate on Warning status shall not be allowed to register for industrial training course.
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(d) Final Warning Status

A candidate on Warning status who, by the end of such warning status semester obtains a GPA of
less than 2.0000 AND CGPA of 1.0000 and above shall be placed on Final Warning status. The final
warning period shall end when the candidate has attained a GPA of 2.0000 and above in the
following semester.

By the end of the final warning status semester, if the candidate’s GPA is less than 2.0000, then
the candidate shall leave the programme.

A candidate on Final Warning status shall not be allowed to register for industrial training course.

MAXIMUM DURATION OF STUDY

Maximum duration of study given to a candidate shall be two times the minimum duration of the
registered programme based on the academic year of entry of the respective intake.

(a) Three (3) years Bachelor programme – maximum duration of six (6) years to complete the
programme.
(b) Four (4) years Bachelor programme – maximum duration of eight (8) years to complete the
programme.

Notwithstanding the above, the President may, subject to the relevant regulations prevailing, grant
extension of study beyond such maximum duration.

20. AWARD OF DIPLOMA AND BACHELOR DEGREE

AWARD OF DIPLOMA
1. Candidates shall fulfill all the requirements specified for the award of the Diploma as stated below:
(a) successfully completed and passed (unless exempted) all compulsory courses including core,
cognate and co-curricular courses; AND
(b) achieved a minimum CGPA of 2.0000; AND
(c) fulfilled all the requirements of the University Regulations; AND
(d) paid all the fees due to the University

Notwithstanding the above, the award of the Diploma shall be decided by the Senate in accordance to the
constitution of the University.

2. Classification of Award.
[Applicable to:
i.Year 1 Semester 2 & Semester 3 in Academic Year 2023/2024
ii.Year 2 & Year 3 in Academic Year 2023/2024]
CGPA
Diploma with Distinction 3.7500 – 4.0000
Diploma with Merit 2.7500 – 3.7499
Diploma 2.0000 – 2.7499

[Applicable to July 2023 Year 1 Semester 1 New Intake in Academic Year 2023/2024]
CGPA
Diploma with Distinction 3.6700 – 4.0000
Diploma with Merit 2.6700 – 3.6699
Diploma 2.0000 – 2.6699

(Examination Regulations for the respective Diploma programmes are avaible at the TAR UMT Student
Intranet).
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MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS

1. The Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology reserves the right to amend, alter
or otherwise change any of the regulations contained herein.

2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this regulations, the President may allow any exceptions
which may deem necessary from the provision of these regulations herein.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. (a) Candidates with extenuating circumstances, which may affect their examination performance or
attendance at the examinations, shall submit an appeal in writing within 48 hours from the
occurrence of the extenuating circumstances to the Department of Examinations and Credit
Accumulation. The appeal shall be subjected to the University’s Extenuating Mitigating
Circumstances Procedures, which is available at TAR UMT Student Intranet.

(b) Upon acceptance of such extenuating circumstances, the Extenuating Mitigating Circumstances
Committee may permit a replacement examination of the affected course(s).

(c) In the event, where no written application for appeal is received, a candidate who did not attend
the final examination shall be deemed to have failed the examination component of the course(s)
concerned.

2. Board of Examiners (BOE)

(a) There shall be a Board of Examiners for each Faculty for all programmes of study to decide on the
examination results obtained by candidates in the examination and academic prizes to be
conferred.

(b) The Board of Examiners shall be accountable to the Senate.

(c) Members of the Board of Examiners shall consist of all the academic staff involved in teaching the
relevant courses and any other members the Senate may appoint.

(d) The Chairman of the Board of Examiners shall be the Dean of the Faculty or his / her
representative and the representative from Department / Division (Branches) of Examinations
and Credit Accumulation shall be the Secretary to all Boards of Examiners.

(e) All the results of examinations, and other related information and documents shall be presented
before the Board of Examiners concerned.

(f) The Board of Examiners concerned shall make recommendations to the Senate on the following:
i) the pass list;
ii) the fail list;
iii) the list of candidates required to resit the failed course(s) and/or course(s) Absent with
valid reason (I);
iv) the list of candidates required to repeat the failed course(s);
v) the list of candidates who have failed and required to leave the programme;
vi) all other matters related to the examinations.

(g) The marks awarded to any candidate for any question or course or examination and all
proceedings of the Meetings of the Board of Examiners shall be confidential.

3. Release of Examination Results

(a) The results of the examinations as recommended by the Board of Examiners shall be released to
candidates by the Department of Examinations and Credit Accumulation upon the Senate’s
approval.
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(b) The results shall be deemed to have been officially released once it is uploaded in the University
intranet. Candidates shall print a copy of the examination results from the University Intranet for
their own reference as no individual Notification of Results will be issued.

4. Graduation List (Senate’s Approval)

Candidates who have fulfilled the graduation requirements shall be recommended for approval in the
Senate meeting.

The graduate lists on the classification of award shall be released to candidates upon the Senate’s
approval.

5. Appeal for Review of Examination Results

(a) Candidates who are not satisfied with the examination results shall submit a formal online
application for review of examination / co-curricular results within the stipulated deadline after
the official release of result.

(b) The online application for Appeal for Review of Examination / co-curricular results is made
available in the Student Intranet. A non-refundable processing fee per course will be chargeable.

(c) Candidates shall be able to view their appeal outcome in the Student Intranet.

(d) The decision by the Senate shall be final.

6. Appeal To Continue Study (Maximum Timeframe Cases)

(a) Candidates who satisfied the appeal to continue study (maximum timeframe cases) criteria and
wish to appeal shall submit the Application To Continue Study (Maximum Timeframe / Fail Out)
form with a supporting letter in writing (attached with supporting documents, if any) to the
Department / Division of Examinations and Credit Accumulation by hand, mail or fax not later
than one (1) week after the date of the official release of results. A non-refundable processing fee
shall be chargeable.

(b) Appeal letter sent in through e-mail without the candidate’s signature shall not be acceptable. The
appeal letter attached in the e-mail must be duly signed by the candidate. Late appeal would not
be entertained.

(c) Consideration for the appeal is subject to the Guideline On Appeal To Continue Study (Maximum
Timeframe / Fail Out Cases).

(d) Candidates will be notified officially of the outcome of the appeal by the Department of
Examinations and Credit Accumulation.

AWARD OF BACHELOR’S DEGREE

[Applicable to May / June 2021 New Intake onwards]

1. Candidates shall fulfill all the requirements specified for the award of the Bachelor’s degree as stated
below:
(a) successfully completed and passed (unless exempted) all compulsory courses including core,
cognate and co-curricular courses; AND
(b) achieved a minimum CGPA of 2.0000; AND
(c) fulfilled the English Language Exit Requirements as approved by the Senate; AND
(d) fulfilled the minimum graduating credits for the respective academic programmes; AND
(e) fulfilled all the requirements of the University Regulations; AND
(f) paid all the fees due to the University.
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Notwithstanding the above, the award of the Bachelor’s degree shall be decided by the Senate in
accordance to the constitution of the University.

2. Classification of Award.
CGPA
Honours Degree with Distinction 3.7500 – 4.0000
Honours Degree with Merit 2.7500 – 3.7499
Honours Degree 2.0000 – 2.7499

MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS

1. The Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology reserves the right to amend, alter
or otherwise change any of the regulations contained herein.
2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this regulations, the President may allow any exceptions
which may deem necessary from the provision of these regulations herein.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. Extenuating circumstances which may affect a candidate’s examination performance:

(a) Candidates with extenuating circumstances, which may affect his/her examination performance
or attendance at the examination, shall submit an appeal in writing within 48 hours from the
occurrence of the extenuating circumstances to the Department of Examinations and Credit
Accumulation. The appeal is subject to the University’s Extenuating Mitigating Circumstances
Procedures.

(b) The Extenuating Mitigating Circumstances Committee may, subject to Rule C7, and upon
acceptance of such extenuating circumstances, exempt the candidate from Rule C8(b) and permit
a replacement examination of the affected course(s).

(c) In the event, where no written application for appeal is received, a candidate who did not attend
the final examination shall be deemed to have failed the examination component of the course(s)
concerned.

2. Board of Examiners (BOE)

(a) There shall be a Board of Examiners for each Faculty for all programmes of study to decide on the
examination results obtained by candidates in the examination and academic prizes to be
conferred.

(b) The Board of Examiners shall be accountable to the Senate.

(c) Members of the Board of Examiners shall consist of all the academic staff involved in teaching the
relevant courses and any other members the Senate may appoint.

(d) The Chairman of the Board of Examiners shall be the Dean of the Faculty or his/her representative
and the representative from Department / Division (Branches) of Examinations and Credit
Accumulation shall be the Secretary to all Boards of Examiners.

(e) All the results of examinations, and other related information and documents shall be presented
before the Board of Examiners concerned.

(f) The Board of Examiners concerned shall make recommendations to the Senate on the following:
i. the pass list;
ii. the fail list;
iii. the list of candidates required to resit the failed course(s) and/or course(s) Absent with
valid reason (I);
iv. the list of candidates required to repeat the failed course(s);
v. the list of candidates who are under “Probation” status;
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vi. the list of candidates who are under “Warning” status;

vii. the list of candidates who are under “Final Warning” status;
viii. the list of candidates who have failed and required to leave the programme;
ix. all other matters related to the examinations.

(g) The marks awarded to any candidate for any question or course or examination and all
proceedings of the Meetings of the Board of Examiners shall be confidential.

3. Release of Examination Results

(a) The results of the examinations as recommended by the Board of Examiners shall be released to
candidates by the Department of Examinations and Credit Accumulation upon the Senate’s
endorsement.

(b) Should a candidate be placed on “Probation” or “Warning” or “Final Warning” status, the
candidate shall be notified.

(c) The results shall be deemed to have been officially released once it is uploaded in the University
intranet. Candidates shall print a copy of the examination results from the University Intranet for
their own reference as no individual Notification of Results will be issued.

4. Graduation List (Senate’s Approval)

Candidates who have fulfilled the graduation requirements shall be recommended for approval in the
Senate meeting.

The graduate lists on the classification of award shall be released to candidates upon the Senate’s
approval and endorsement.

5. Appeal for Review of Examination Results

(a) Candidates who are not satisfied with the examination results shall submit a formal online
application for review of examination / co-curricular results within the stipulated deadline after
the official release of results.

(b) The online application for Appeal for Review of Examination / co-curricular results is made
available in the Student Intranet. A non-refundable processing fee per course will be chargeable.

(c) Candidates shall be able to view their appeal outcome in the Student Intranet.

(d) The decision by the Senate shall be final.

6. Appeal To Continue Study (Maximum Timeframe / Fail Out Cases)

(a) Candidates who satisfied the appeal to continue study (maximum timeframe / fail out cases)
criteria and wish to appeal shall submit the Application To Continue Study (Maximum Timeframe
/ Fail Out) form with a supporting letter in writing (attached with supporting documents, if any)
to the Department / Division of Examinations and Credit Accumulation by hand, mail or fax not
later than one (1) week after the date of the official release of results. A non-refundable processing
fee shall be chargeable.

(b) Appeal letter sent in through e-mail without the candidate’s signature shall not be acceptable. The
appeal letter attached in the e-mail must be duly signed by the candidate. Late appeal would not
be entertained.

(c) Consideration for the appeal is subject to the Guideline On Appeal To Continue Study (Maximum
Timeframe / Fail Out Cases).

(d) Candidates will be notified officially of the outcome of the appeal by the Department of
Examinations and Credit Accumulation.
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21. APPEAL FOR REVIEW OF EXAMINATION RESULTS

Candidates who are not satisfied with the examination results shall appeal for review of examination
results in the prescribed appeal form [Application for Review of Examination / Co-curricular Results] and
submit it to the Department / Division (Branches) of Examinations and Credit Accumulation not later
than one (1) week after the official release of results. A non-refundable processing fee per course will be
chargeable.

Candidates will be notified officially of the outcome of the appeal by the Department / Division (Branches)
of Examinations and Credit Accumulation.

The decision by the Senate shall be final.

22. REVIEW OF COURSEWORK MARKS

Students may view their coursework marks through their Student Intranet Profile.
Students who are not satisfied with their coursewok marks may submit a written appeal to the Faculty
Dean and submit to FCCI Office (Q114) or via FCCI email [email protected] by Friday of week 17 of long
semester or Week 8 of short semester.

23. ONLINE BILL PRINTING OF SEMESTER FEE

Students shall print two (2) copies of the Student Bills via Student Intranet in the first day of
commencement of each semester. The onus is on the students to print the Student Bills and pay the fees
before or by the stipulated deadline stated in the Student Bills, failing which it is deemed that the students
would have withdrawn from TAR UMT. No late printing of bills will be entertained.

24. REPEAT/RESIT APPLICATION

Students registering for repeat course(s) OR resit course(s) must register on line.
The deadline for registration of repeat/resit course(s) will be announced to students through the Student
Intranet. Please refer to the notice issued by the Department of Examinations and Credit Accumulation
for the duration of online Registration, printing of bill and payment before commencement of the new
semester.

25. ONLINE PRINTING OF EXAMINATION AUTHORISATION SLIP

Please take note of the following pertaining to the printing of Examination Authorisation Slip:
• Students would be allowed to print the Examination Authorisation Slip at least one (1) week before
the commencement of examination and until the last day of the examination day of the examination
period.
• Students MUST print the Examination Authorisation Slip on CLEAN WHITE A4 size paper and only
HARDCOPY of the Examination Authorisation Slip would be accepted.
• Students are responsible to ensure that all details in the Examination Authorisation Slip, i.e: course(s)
examined, personal particulars, etc. are accurate. In the event any discrepancies is found in the
Examination Authorisation Slip, you are required to proceed to your respective Faculty/Centre office
for clarification.
• No notes, formulae etc. are to be written on both sides of the Examination Authorisation Slip.
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Notes: Students who were found to have forged the Examination Authorisation Slip would be deemed as
having breached the University Examination Rules and Regulations. A breach of any of the University
Examination Rules and Regulations will subject a student liable to disciplinary action which may result
in the student’s EXPULSION from the University.

26. ONLINE COURSE REGISTRATION/ ADD AND DROP COURSES

Only ‘Active Status’ students are given the option to register for add and drop for main / elective course(s)
of current semester or outstanding / resit / repeat course(s). The online course registration portal is
accessible for students in the first week of each semester via https://reg.tarc.edu.my/portal/login.jsp on
Student Intranet. After registration is done in the first week, students shall print the bill and make
payment from the second week (Monday) to the fourth week (Monday). Please refer to notices issued by
the Department of Examinations and Credit Accumulation on add and drop course(s) criteria, duration of
online registration, printing and payment of bill before commencement of each new semester.

27. EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES

Candidates with extenuating circumstances, which may affect his/her examination performance or
attendance at the examination, may apply for special consideration by filling in the “Application Form for
Extenuating Mitigating Circumstance (EMC)(Examinations)” and submit the completed form together
with releavnt supporting documentary evdence(s) to the Department of Examinations and Credit
Accumulation within 48 hours from the occurrence of the extenuating circumstances (Refer to
“Procedure for Students Who Are Unable to take Assessment(s) Due to Extenuating Mitigating
Circumstances (EMC)” made avaialble in the Student Intranet).

The appeal is subject to the University’s Extenuating Mitigating Circumstances Procedures.

The Extenuating Mitigating Circumstances Committee may, subject to Rule C7, and upon acceptance of
such extenuating circumstances, exempt the candidate from Rule C8(b) and permit a replacement
examination of the affected course(s).

In the event, where no application for appeal is received, a candidate who did not attend the final
examination shall be deemed to have failed the examination component of the course(s) concerned.

28. CHEATING IN THE EXAMINATION

Disciplinary action will be taken against any student who is found cheating or being dishonest or
disobeying any instruction given by the Invigilator during the Examination. Disciplinary action may
include immediate suspension from the whole Examination or remainder of that Examination. In addition,
the student may be expelled by the University.

29. CONSULTATION HOURS

Each lecturer’s consultation hours will be displayed outside their office and FCCI notice board and the
Student Intranet. Students may see the lecturers during the consultation hours if they have problems in
their studies. In order to facilitate effective learning, students are advised to take the active learning
approach and read up on the topic(s) concerned and have peer discussions prior to consulting the
lecturer.
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30. EFFECTIVE LEARNING PRACTICE

Some tips for effective learning during

(a) Lectures:
(i) Pre-Reading – go through the lecture notes before entering the class.
(ii) During the lecture:
• Pay attention
• Take notes on important points
• Write down questions to ask
• Ask questions

(iii) Review/revise the lecture contents after the class

• Go through the lecture notes/slides/reference books and think through points,
examples, etc.
• Highlight specific points that require further clarification
• Ask questions – peers, lecturers, tutors
• Summarise or conclude
• Further reading – do further research in library (books, online resources), Internet, etc.

(b) Tutorials and Practical:

(i) Read the tutorial/practical questions carefully to understand the requirements.
(ii) Attempt the questions and workout the answers before tutorial class.
(iii) Refer to notes and books or discuss with peers if face difficulties in answering the questions.

(c) Consultation hour sessions:

Consult lecturers if you have problems with the subject.

31. TAR UMT ACADEMIC ADVISORY

Each student will be assigned an academic advisor. Students are encouraged to see the academic advisor
at least twice a year even if they do not need any specific advice from an academic advisor. An academic
advisor is an academic staff (lecturer) who helps and advises on academic and related matters.

32. ENGLISH MENTOR-MENTEE PROGRAMME

Students are encouraged to participate in the English Mentor-Mentee programme which is organized by
the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH). This programme will help students improve their
English speaking, reading, writing and listening skills. Further details can be obtained from FSSH General
Office (located at Blok Q) or via Email ([email protected]).

33. OFFICE MATTERS

For all office matters pertaining to your programme, please email to FCCI at [email protected].

Please use English language as the medium of communication for all office matters.

PART E : TUITION FEE, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

34. PAYMENT OF TUITION FEES

Students will print their students’ bill on tuition fees through the Intranet. Payments can be made by one
of the following methods:
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(a) Online Payment via:

(i) Public Bank Internet Banking (www.pbebank.com);
(ii) JomPAY via Internet or Mobile Banking Service;
(iii) FPX
(iv) Flywire for International Students only

(b) Cash payment at Public bank Branches;

(c) Payment Counter, Bursary at Level 2, Bangunan Tun Tan Siew Sin, KL Main Campus or Administration
Office of respective Branch through:
(i) Cheque/Banker’s cheque payable to ‘TAR UMT’
(ii) Public bank debit card/ credit card/ UnionPay card

Payments of tuition fees must be made on or before the due date stated in the advice/bill, after which no
payment will be accepted by the Bank.

Students who are in the arrears of tuition fees are deemed to have left the University and their names will
be deleted from the register. Students who fail to notify the University on their withdrawal of studies will
render them liable to all fees due.

The University is not bound to accept any late/short payment inadvertently accepted by the Bank/e-
banking service after the due date. For such cases, the University reserves the right to reject such payment
and renders the registration by the students concerned as null.

Fees paid are STRICTLY non-refundable and non-transferable.

Note: THE BANKER’S CHEQUE or MONEY ORDER IS NOT A RECEIPT.

IT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE UNIVERSITY BURSARY OFFICE.
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Students may view and print official receipt issued by the University on advice/bill paid via payment
methods No. 1-2 after 3 working days from payment date from the Student Intranet, accessible under
Billing > Payment History > Receipt No.

For details on other fees cahrged, refer https://www.tarc.edu.my/bursary/fees-glossary/

35. PTPTN LOANS & STUDENT LOAN FUNDS

TAR UMT students may apply for PTPTN loan. For more information, please refer to this link:
https://www.tarc.edu.my/dsa/financial-aid/ptptn/
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On top of that, currently, the University has revolving student loan funds established to help needy and
deserving students. The loans are meant to assist students who face financial difficulties in completing
their studies in the University.

From time to time, the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) will place up notices about financial
assistance on DSA notice board. The onus is on the students to check the Tunku Abdul Rahman University
of Management and Technology’s website or Student Loans/ Scholarships notice boards at the DSA
frequently for important announcements and information.

For more information, please refer to this link:

https://www.tarc.edu.my/dsa/financial-aid/study-loans/

36. FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid is intended to help you finance your studies in Tunku Abdul Rahman University of
Management and Technology when family and personal resources are not enough to meet your total
education costs. Financial aid consists of scholarships and grants (aid that does not require repayment)
and study loans (aid which must be repaid).

The University provides a variety of scholarships, grants and study loans, some of which are administered
by the Student Financial Aid Unit and others by external organizations. Some types of financial aid
offered to students are merit-based, while others will take into consideration certain main criteria such
as the applicant’s academic performance, family financial background and/or their participation in extra-
curricular activities.

For more information, please refer to this link:

https://www.tarc.edu.my/dsa/financial-aid/financial-aid/

PART F : SERVICES
37. LIBRARY

The University Libraries comprises the Main Library and the Postgraduate Library located in Kuala
Lumpur Main Campus and five Branch Campuses/Branches Libraries. The Postgraduate Library, located
at the short wing of the 1st Floor of Block SB, East Campus, offers a dedicated space for postgraduate and
EDP students, full-time lecturers as well as part-time postgraduate programme lecturers.

The University Library employs Virtua Integrated Library System for managing its collections and
circulation service. At present, the University Library holds a collection of more than 251,000 volumes of
books and over 24,000 units of electronic/ audio-visual materials. In addition, the Library also provides
access to hundreds of printed serials and a full list of online resources (e-journals, e-books, online
databases, etc.) related to the University programmes.

Users can search across and beyond the Library’s holdings (print and online) via a “one-stop” search
platform, i.e. iDiscover. Besides searching the Library’s holdings, users can renew items and reserve
checked out items via the Library InfoWeb-Online Catalogue.

For more information, please refer to this link: https://www.tarc.edu.my/library/index.jsp

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38. LIBRARY INDUCTION PROGRAMME

The Library conducts a number of user education programmes, comprising:

i) Library induction programme

The library induction programme is conducted during new intake time. It aims to introduce new
students to the collections, services and facilities offered by the library. The library induction
programme rewards students with a soft skill point as recognition for their efforts.

The Library conducts induction programme for new students both in-person and virtually. The library
induction (in-person) comprises a video presentation, with Q& A session and tour of the Library building
whereas the virtual library induction comprises an animated online video and online quiz plus an online
tour of the Library building.

• Online Video (https://view.genial.ly/5fa919678224a710119a2a2e)

• Online Quiz

(The quiz is only open during library online induction period. One submission per student. Please sign
in using your TAR UMT Gmail credentials.)

• Onlline Tour of the Library. Check out the video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeYsbVv5j-8

Please contact [email protected] for any enquiries on the library induction.

ii) Library training sessions

The Library offers both individual and faculty level training sessions to users to equip them with the
knowledge and skills in exploring and navigating iDiscover, searching the Library InfoWeb, the TAR
UMT Institutional Repository (IR) and the Library-subscribed online resources and finding, researching
and evaluating material or information from various sources.

The training sessions covers the following topics:

• Search Tools (iDiscover, InfoWeb, Institutional Repository)

• Online Databases
• Information Skills

In addition, the Library also hosts trainings/workshops on academic publishing and authorship,
referencing tools, online services and/or resources in collaboration with the publishers and vendors.

39. LIBRARY – COMPUTER SERVICES AND FACILITIES

The Library caters for individual and collaborative work, with over 2,400 seats. Students have access to
outstanding facilities for their academic work and study that include study carrels, individual study rooms,
discussion rooms/presentation room, reading rooms, Internet PCs (installed with Mendeley Desktop
software), Wi-Fi access and many more.
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The Library provides research support services, comprising circulation services, interlibrary loan (ILL)
and document delivery services (DDS), reference services and user education programmes. In addition,
the Library provides discovery service (iDiscover), OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) services,
online booking of discussion rooms/presentation room, etc.

Registered faculty, staff and students can access full-text online resources. They can search across and
beyond the Library’s holdings (print and online) using iDiscover, renew items and reserve checked out
items via the Library InfoWeb-Online Catalogue.

40. DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS (DSA)

Counseling and Placement Services are available to students during office hours at the Department of
Student Affairs. The counselors’ offices are located at the Department of Student Affairs.
Types of Services:

(a) First Aid Unit

(b) Individual and Group Counseling

The Department of Student Affairs provides counseling services for students who need someone
to talk to. It could be regarding academic issues, uncertainty about their future, homesickness,
and difficulties with housemates or in relationships, depression or grief. Counseling sessions help
students to understand their problems better and this may help in their personal and social
development.

Types of Individual Counseling:

➢ Face-to-face counseling
➢ Telephone counseling
➢ Counseling through e-mail

Group Sessions
The counselors also conduct group sessions on various topics:
➢ Adjustment to University Life
➢ Self-Empowerment
➢ Stress Management etc.

(c) Career Guidance

The counselors provide guidance on career information, career decision-making and individual
career counseling. Students may also join Career Guidance groups to further explore their career
interests and values in their particular fields.

Student Career Development Centre (SCDC)

SCDC is a hub for personal and career development. Refer to
https://www.tarc.edu.my/dsa/a/student-career-development-center/scdc/ for more
information.

(d) Self-Development Workshops, Talks and Seminars

Some topics of focus are:

❖ Adjustment to University Life
❖ Stress Management
❖ Leadership Skills
❖ Health and Relationships
❖ Career Information
❖ Time Management
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❖ Self Discovery
❖ Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills

(e) Students Societies

Students are encouraged to join and participate in students’ societies.

❖ The general office for Department of Student Affairs is located at Room AA006, Bangunan Tan
Sri Khaw Kai Boh.
❖ Opening hours for DSA Office:
❖ Mondays – Fridays, 8.30am – 5.30pm
❖ Telephone no: 03-41450123 ext 3752/ 3343
❖ WhatsApp: 011 – 1087 5854
❖ Email: [email protected]

41. DEPARTMENT OF ADMISSIONS AND CREDIT EVALUATION (DACE) (for programme

transfer, merit scholarship, withdrawal, etc)
The Department of Admissions and Credit Evaluation is located at Ground Floor, Bangunan Tun Tan Siew
Sin.
WhatsApp : 011 – 1078 5997
Email: [email protected]

42. COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CENTRE (CITC) (Department that

deals with IT infrastructure for the University including internet access)
The Communication and Information Technology Centre is located at Cyber Centre.
Email: [email protected]

43. RESOURCE GUIDE

Concerned With: (Refer): Tel. Extension
Change of Address FCCI Office
Change of Contact Number Student Intranet under Profile
Application for Extension of Semester Fees FCCI Office
Withdrawals (DACE) 3441/3442/ 011 – 1078 5997
Merit scholarship for new students (DACE) 3441/3442/ 011 – 1078 5997
Scholarship and loan (DSA) 3752/ 3343/011 – 1087 5854
Co-curricular matters (DSA) 3285/ 011 – 1087 5854
Hostel accommodation (DSA) 3471/ 011 – 1087 5854
Car/Motorcycle Sticker (DSA) 3283
Counseling services (DSA) 3747/3404/3405/ 011 – 1087 5854
Student ID card (CITC) 3379
Student Intranet (CITC) 3379
Loss of student ID (DACE) 3441/3442/ 011 – 1078 5997
Alumni affairs (DAR) 3456
Short courses and workshops (CPE) 03-4145 0170/ 011-1075 8530
Further studies overseas (CPE) 03-4145 0170/ 011-1075 8530
Student organisation/society activities Society Advisor (DSA) 3455/ 011–1087 5854
University bus service (DSA) 3752/ 011–1087 5854
Sports facilities (DSA) 3319/3680/ 011 – 1087 5854
Student Representative Council (SRC) 3395

Note:
DACE – Department of Admissions & Credit Evaluation
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CPE – Centre for Continuing and Professional Education

DAR – Department of Alumni Relations
DSA – Department of Student Affairs
CITC- Communication & Information Technology Centre

44. CLUBS, SOCIETIES AND COMMITTEES

It is compulsory for students to join and participate in student academic society of the programme of
study i.e. Creative Arts Society and Mass Communication Society.

Advisors and Assistant Advisors will be appointed to guide and advise the students in the societies’
activities.

Notwithstanding the above, students are strongly encouraged to join and participate in other clubs and
committees for their personal development. Please refer to TAR UMT website
(https://www.tarc.edu.my/dsa/a/society-club/society-club/) for a complete list of clubs, societies and
committees.

45. STUDY ABROAD UNIT (SAU)

The University has entered into various progression and articulation arrangements with universities
overseas for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. SAU provides you with useful information
and the academic counselling to ensure you get the best out of your plans to study abroad. For further
enquiries, students may visit the Study Abroad Unit (SAU) located at the Centre for Continuing and
Professional Education (CPE Centre).

43. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL (SRC)

The SRC is an elected student body with representatives from all Faculties. The SRC acts as a link between
the University management and students on students’ welfare, facilities and services. The SRC develops
student leaders through exposure to real-life experiences and equips them with leadership skills. It
creates a more vibrant student life for students. It relays important messages from the University
administration to enhance students’ learning experience on campus. The functions of the SRC are:

• To foster a spirit of corporate life among the students of the University;

• To organise and supervise, subject to the direction of the President, student welfare facilities and
activities in the University;
• To make representations to the President on all matters connected with the living and working
conditions of the students of the University;
• To be represented on any body which may, in accordance with the rules made by the Board of
Governors for the purpose, be appointed to undertake student welfare activities in the University;
and
• To undertake such other activities as may be determined by the Senior Management Committee
of the University from time to time.

The SRC are elected by students through elections held annually in the month of March/April. The elected
SRC shall hold office for one academic year.
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Students may contact SRC Representatives through Email: [email protected] or Telephone: 03-41450123
Telephone Extension Number: 3395 or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TARUCSRC/?ref=br_rs or
visit SRC office located at A013B, Ground Floor, Bangunan Tan Sri Khaw Kai Boh.

PART G: RESPONSIBILITY OF STUDENTS

47. MISCELLANEOUS

Students must note that upon registering as students of TAR UMT through payment of fees, they are to
abide and comply with all the student code of conduct, rules and regulations of TAR UMT. These include
payment of fees, attendance of classes, examinations, and comply with all rules. It is the responsibility of
students to familiarize themselves with this code of conduct, rules and regulations. Any breach of the
same may lead to disciplinary action.

48. ONLINE TRACER STUDY

It is compulsory for all graduates to fill up the online tracer study as required by the Ministry of Education.
TAR UMT also requires all graduates to complete the Exit Survey before their convocation.

The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) conducts Tracer Study on graduates of public and private
institutions of higher learning as well as polytechnics every year. It is COMPULSORY for all
graduates to fill up the Tracer Study form ONLINE. Upon graduation and before the convocation,
the University Department of Corporate Communication & Marketing (CCM) will issue the Tracer
Study Notification Letter to all graduates to complete the Tracey Study online.

We seek your cooperation to complete the Tracey Study as MOHE will use this study as a yardstick to
measure the graduate employability of the institution. Poor employability rate will affect public
perception of TAR UMT and its graduates. More importantly, it will affect the ranking (SETARA) of
TAR UMT. A low SETARA will have a negative impact on employers' perception of our graduates.
Eventually it will not augur well for the University and the graduates.

49. STUDENTS ATTIRE / CODE OF CONDUCT / RESPONSIBILITIES

49.1 STUDENT DRESS CODE

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Wearing of Student ID Card

All students MUST WEAR their TAR UMT STUDENT ID CARD at all times while in the campus. Students
without their ID cards are required to register at the Campus Main Entrance Guard House and would have
their status verified before being allowed in.
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49.2 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

For student code of conduct, please refer to this link:

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50. ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXIT REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION OF BACHELOR DEGREE

STUDENTS (MALAYSIA AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)

All Bachelor’s Degree students (Malaysian and International Students) are required to fulfill at least one
of the following English Language Exit Requirements for consideration of graduation of Bachelor’s
Degree programmes:

MUET : Minimum Band 3

IELTS : Minimum 4.0
TOEFL (iBT) : Minimum 30
TOEFL (lTP) : Minimum 460
TOEFL Essential (Online) : Minimum 5
TOEFL (Computer-based) : Minimum 93
Pearson Test of English : Minimum 36
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests* : Minimum 140
TAR UMT EPT : Minimum 4.0
CIEP (ELS) : Minimum 104

The above requirement must be valid upon the commencement of the Bachelor’s Degree of study OR
valid at the point of completion of Bachelor’s Degree of study.

International students who have achieved the necessary or higher English Language proficiency score
(e.g. MUET band 3 or its equivalent as determined by the Senate) at the point of admission into
Foundation/Diploma programmes shall be deemed to have fulfilled the English Language Exit
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requirement prior to graduation from the Bachelor’s Degree programmes, even though the validity of the
proficiency tests have lapsed. However, International Students who are exempted** from the English
Language Entry Requirement and granted admission to the programme of study, they are required to
fulfill the English Language Exit Requirements for their Bachelor Degree programmes.

Note:
*Type of Tests: B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency and Liguaskill online.
**due to the international student is from the countries where the official medium of instruction is English
or his/her previous qualifications were obtained from the institute that uses English language as the
medium of instruction fully.

Students who wish to register to sit for MUET at TAR UMT are advised to refer to the TAR UMT website
or Faculty/Centre notice board on the commencement and closing of registration period.

Students who wish to register via Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia (MPM) portal as a private candidate may
log in to www.mpm.edu.my for detailed information and the MPM’s schedule of registration. Students
who have sat for MUET as private candidate are to notify the University of their results via ‘Submission
of Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Result’ form which is available at TAR UMT Intranet.
Students who have sat for MUET as private candidate before entry into TAR UMT must still submit the
‘Submission of MUET Result’ form. Students are to complete and print out a copy of the form and attach
their MUET result slip/certificate and submit it to FCCI office for verification.

Bachelor’s Degree students may submit their result via Student Intranet under sub title EXAMINATION:
“MUET Result Submission” or
“IELTS / TOEFL Result Submission”
[Validity of IELTS / TOELFL Results: two years after the Test Date]

Upon submission of the above result via Student Intranet, students are required to do the following at
respective Faculty for verification:
i. print out a copy of the form,
ii. attached a certified copy of result and
iii. bring along the original result report / certificate

51. ONLINE COURSE EVALUATION SURVEY

At the end of every semester, students are required to complete the ‘Course Evaluation Survey’ for each
course attended via Student Intranet to provide feedback on their learning experience on the course,
lecturers/tutors/instructors and teaching and learning facilities and resources specific to the course
evaluated.

Students will only able to view their exam results after they complete the survey.
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52. RULES OF CONDUCT IN FCCI LABORATORIES

1. RULES OF CONDUCT IN THE COMPUTER LAB

1. The computer laboratories are to be used solely for units which involve computer laboratory
practical.
2. Students are required to wear their I.D. card at all times in a proper visible position whenever they
come into the computer laboratory
3. Student are NOT ALLOWED to bring in unauthorized/unlicensed software and hardware into the
computer laboratories
4. Students must attend their computer practical punctually
5. Student are NOT ALLOWED to change the default hardware and software setup of the computer and
printer
6. Students must report to the laboratory assistant immediately if they encounter any problems with
the terminal and printer
7. Students are NOT ALLOWED to bring their bags into the computer laboratories. They must leave
their bags in the pigeonholes or bag area located at the entrance of the computer laboratories,
students are advised not to leave any valuable in the their bags.
8. Students/ Lecturers are NOT ALLOWED to bring in food and drinks into the computer lab.
9. Students are NOT ALLOWED to print multiple copies of a coursework.
10. Students are NOT ALLOWED to load, key in, print or execute any program that is irrelevant to their
course work.
11. For non-networked computer lapidaries, students are required to bring their own paper for printing.
12. Students are NOT ALLOWED to install or delate any software from the computers.
13. Students are NOT ALLOWED to dismantle any part of the computer e.g. cable, printer, mouse data
switch, key board and etc.
14. Student are NOT ALLOWED to enter the staff room in the computer laboratories
15. Students are to conform to the student’s dress code.
16. Students are encouraged to utilize the computer laboratories during free access hours for their own
practice.
Note: free access hours are time slots when a computer laboratories is free for the students to do
practical’s on their own.
17. Students are NOT ALLOWED to hang around, chitchat and conduct group discussion in the computer
laboratories.
18. Students NOT ALLOWED to use the computer laboratories for non-academic related activities (e.g.
playing computer game)
19. Students are NOT ALLOWED to use mobile phone during lessons in the computer laboratories.

Notes:
Discipline action will be taken against those who do not conform to the rules of conduct in the computer
laboratories.

Scheme of chargers for damages of computer laboratories equipment:

A student’s will normally require to reimburse the university 100% of the cost of any equipment of which
he/she is responsible for the damage. However if the damage occurs under circumstances beyond the control
of the students concerned, and not due to sheer carelessness or negligence on his/her part, a lenient view
will be taken,, and he/she may be asked to pay at a lower rate at the discretion of the university.

2. RULES OF CONDUCT IN THE BROADCAST LAB

1. Reservations

● Reservations must be made at least one (1) week in advance.

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● Each booking is 1 hour. More than one booking is acceptable only if the video televisions are
available.
● When making a booking, users must fill in a Request form.
● Users who fail to turn up after 10 minutes of the appointed time may lose the booking if another
Eligible user is waiting.
● Bookings are not transferable.

2. Studio Use

● Close all doors when you leave the studio, even if you are stepping out momentarily.
● At the end of a recording session, return the studio to its original condition, disconnecting all
microphones and extra patch bay cables, turning down all faders, turning off all phantom power on
preamps, and properly wrapping and storing cables.
● Do not reconfigure any of the studio hardware or software without staff supervision, except for front
connections on the control room patch bay.
● Treat the studio and equipment with care and consideration for others.
● No drinks may be used in the studio facilities with the exception of sealable or spill-proof containers.
● No food, alcohol, or tobacco may be used in the studio facilities.
● No related content found.

3. Audio-Visual Use

● Use of the Audio-Visual Room other than the purpose for which it is intended is not allowed.
● Users are required to fill in a request form on each occasion they request to use the facilities.
● Users must listen to the audio-visual materials through a headset at an assigned video television.
● Users are not allowed to bring in recording equipment or to make a recording of the audio-visual
materials in the audio-visual room.
● After using the service, users are required to leave the Audio-Visual Room and return the loaned
materials to the Service Counter.
● Users are required to observe the “Using the Search Room” Rules.

4. Rules and Regulations

Before you enter the lab:

● Keep your hands clean.

● Do not bring food or drinks.
● Throw away your candy or gum to the trash.

DO NOT ENTER

● If there is no teacher in the lab do not enter.

● If you are late. Knock on the door and wait for my permission.

In the Lab

● No running.
● No bumping into students, chairs and tables.
● Always sit at your assigned seat.
● Do not leave your seat without permission.
● Use your in-doors voice, not playground voice.
● Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
● Don’t touch another student’s monitor, keyboard or mouse even when you are helping them. Tell
your friend what to do, do not do it for her/him.
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Respect the lab equipment

● Do NOT touch the LCD monitors; they are very sensitive.

● Do NOT bang on the keyboard or the mouse.
● DO NOT pull the cables attached to the computers.
● Do NOT put the headphone cables in your mouth.
● DO NOT un-plug any cable connected to the back of a computer, keyboard, mouse or network. If you
have a problem, ask the teacher for help.
● DO NOT attempt to repair anything.

At the beginning of the period

● Inform the Lecturer/Lab Officer/Lab Assistant immediately at the beginning of the period if you find
missing or damaged equipment, at your computers when you arrive, so that you will not be held
responsible.

During instruction

● Do not write or scribble on any table or computer or vandalize the computer equipment in any way.
● Do not start any computer programs unless the teacher says so.

At the end of the class period

● Save your work.

● Close all programs and windows.
● Log off.
● Straighten up the keyboard and the mouse pad.
● GENTLY push in the chair.
● Throw away all scraps of paper, or other trash.
● Get in line

INTERNET RULES

● A teacher must be in the room during Internet usage.

● Use only the specified websites and/or search engines for a project.
● Do not go to websites that are unrelated to your schoolwork.
● Do NOT access your e-mail account in the lab.
● Do NOT use any instant messaging software.
● Do not chat or visit chat rooms.
● No games without your teacher’s permission.
● Do not copy from the Internet

5. Working Outside Office Hours:

● No students are permitted to work outside office hours in the lab without the permission of the
Dean/DD/HOD/PL/LO.
● Please fill in all the necessary form for working out of office hours and GET APPROVAL FIRST BEFORE
START DOING WORK.
● Students are NOT ALLOWED to hold the lab keys.
● You are responsible for your own safety and please take extra precautions in lab.
● If permission is given, you must not work alone unless accompanies by Lecturer or Lab Assistant.
The safety is at your own risk.
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PART H: FACULTY MATTER

53. FEEDBACK AND SUGGESTIONS

A student may give their feedback and suggestions using suggestion form which is available in the Faculty
Office or via FCCI email ([email protected]). The completed form is to be placed into the suggestion box
in the Faculty Office.

Students are encouraged to highlight issues or suggestions regarding their programme/courses of studies.
Issues/problems can usually be resolved through discussion with personals as listed below:

❖ Programme/class representative
❖ Student Representative Council
❖ Lecturer
❖ Programme Leader
❖ Associate Dean
❖ Dean/Deputy Dean

54. PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT (PDPA) STATEMENT

Pursuant and subject to the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act, 2010 (PDPA, 2010), this privacy
policy provides for the Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology’s (TAR UMT)
uses and secure any personally identifiable information that you (the User) may have given to the TAR
UMT during your visit of our website herein.

The TAR UMT is committed to ensure the personal data security of all Users as required under the laws
in Malaysia generally and the PDPA, 2010 specifically.

The Internet, being an open environment, necessitates that the TAR UMT shall not be able to guarantee
and warrant that all data collected shall not be accessed, copied, disclosed, altered or otherwise tampered
with.

This Privacy Policy outlines the TAR UMT commitment to the safeguard and treatment of the users’
personal data pursuant to the PDPA, 2010.

Please note that your Faculty, lecturer or tutor may transmit your personal data to your parents,
guardians, potential employers and / or trainers for the purposes of industrial training or otherwise your
programme’s learning outcome requirement during the course of this programme for any one or more of
the following purposes:

a) In matters relating to your studies of this course and / or

b) In matters relating to your academic and disciplinary matter of this programme.

Updated as at 23 June 2023