POSTGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK
1 / POSTGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOKIKsiaUnbangsaan Masiti KelayiverMASPOSTGRADUATESTUDENT HANDBOOKSemester I Session 2020/2021INSTITUTE OF MALAYSIAN & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (IKMAS)UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIAInspiring Knowledge Serving Communities
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3 / POSTGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOKContentsBACKGROUND4VISION, MISSION AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS4MANAGEMENT5ACADEMIC EXPERTISE7DEGREES OFFERED12COURSES OFFERED15DURATION OF STUDY18REQUIREMENT18PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS20FEES21APPLICATION PROCEDURE22
4 / POSTGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOKBACKGROUNDThe Institute of Malaysian and International Studies (IKMAS) was establishedon 1 April 1995 as a centre for research in Social Sciences at UniversitiKebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). On 15 August 2013, the Institute was mergedwith the Institute of Occidental Studies (IKON) and the Institute of West AsianStudies (IKRAB). Following the restructuring, the IKMAS now focuses onMalaysian and International Studies.VISION, MISSION AND EDUCATIONAL GOALSVISIONTo be a research centre of excellence on regional and transregional studiesleading to an understanding of historical and contemporary transformations,bearing in mind the interests of the Malaysian society.MISSIONTo engage in collaborative research, education and service that seek to establishIKMAS as a nationally and globally recognised institute for inter-disciplinaryresearch.EDUCATIONAL GOALS To conduct basic, applied and strategic research including policy inputthat is beneficial to society; To promote collaborative research and dialogue at the national andglobal level; To contribute to the discourse on globalisation, occidentalism and socialtransformation from the perspectives of developing nations; To build human capital and nurture independent scholarship throughpostgraduate studies.
5 / POSTGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOKMANAGEMENTDirectorProf. Dr Sufian JusohTel: 03-8921 3949 / 8925 6087; email: sufianjusoh@ukm.edu.myDeputy DirectorAssoc. Prof. Dr Noraini Md. YusofTel: 03 - 8921 4648; email: animy@ukm.edu.myHead, Centre for Asian StudiesAssoc. prof. Dr Kuik Cheng-ChweeTel: 03-8921 3662; email: kuik@ukm.edu.myHead, Centre for Occidental StudiesAssoc. Prof. Dr Helen Ting Mu HungTel: 03 - 8921 4174; email: helenting@ukm.edu.myHead, Centre for Latin American StudiesAssoc. Prof. Dr Andrew Kam Jia YiTel: 03 - 8921 4235; email: andrew@ukm.edu.myHead, Quality Assurance UnitDr Abdul Rahim AhmadTel: 03 - 8921 3782; email: ara@ukm.edu.mySenior ProfessorEmeritus Professor Dato’ Dr Abdul Rahman EmbongTel: 03 - 8921 3581; email: rahmanhe@ukm.edu.my
6 / POSTGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOKADMINISTRATIONSenior ExecutiveMs. Siti Salwa Ahmad ZurTel: 03-8921 5839; email: ctsalwa@ukm.edu.my;Senior Research OfficerDr. Norinah Mohd AliTel: 03-8921 4177; email: nira@ukm.edu.mySenior Research OfficerMr. Mohd Nazlie Syahzeer SallehTel: 03-8921 3205; email: nazlie@ukm.edu.myResearch OfficerMs. Farizan Nur ‘Izzati Mohamed KhatibTel: 03-8921 5855; email: farizankhatib@ukm.edu.my;
7 / POSTGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOKACADEMIC EXPERTISEProfessor Dr Dato’ Rashila Hj. Ramli - Principal FellowPhD (Political Science), Northern Arizona University; MBA (Management),Northern Arizona University; BSc (Chemistry), Western Illinois University.Political Development; Gender and Global Governance; Human SecurityProf. Dr Sufian Jusoh - Principal FellowDoctor Iuris, Institute of Economic and European Law, University of Bern; LLM,University of London; LLB, University of Wales; Barrister at Law (England andWales)International Trade and Development; International Investment Policy;International Law and Economic Law; Economic Diplomacy; IntellectualProperty ManagementEmeritus Professor Dato’ Dr Abdul Rahman Embong - Principal FellowPhD (Sociology of Development), University of Malaya; MA (Area Studies),School of Oriental & African Studies, University of London; BA, University ofLeicester.Development; Middle Class; Corruption & Integrity; Ethnicity; Pluralism;Globalisation and the Future of Nation StateAssoc. Prof. Dr Noraini Md. Yusof - Senior FellowPhD (English Literature), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; MA (Linguistics),California State University, Fresno; BA (English Literature), California StateUniversity, Fresno.Literature in English; Re-visioning History in Literature; Visual Culture;Creative WritingAssoc. Prof. Dr. Helen Ting Mu Hung - Senior FellowPhD (Political Science [Asia]), Sciences Po, Paris; Diplôme d’étudesapprofondies (DEA) (Development-Demography-Environment), Universitécatholique de Louvain; Diplôme d’études spécialisées (DES) (Development),Université catholique de Louvain; BSc with Education, University of Malaya.Nationalism; National Integration; Multiculturalism; Identity Formation andSocial Relations (Ethnicity, Religion,Gender); Political IslamAssoc. Prof. Dr Andrew Kam Jia Yi - Senior FellowPhD (Economics), Australian National University; MSc (Economics),University of Warwick; BEc, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.Global Manufacturing Networks; Productivity Studies; International Trade;Industrial Economics; Econometrics
8 / POSTGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOKAssoc. Prof. Dr Kuik Cheng-Chwee - Senior FellowPh.D (Political Science), Johns Hopkins University; M. Litt. in InternationalSecurity Studies, St. Andrews University; BA of Public Administration UniversitiUtara Malaysia (UUM)ASEAN-China relations, China’s foreign policy, East Asia, Malaysia’s externalpolicy, small-state behavior, hedging, regional multilateralism, internationalrelationsDr Muhammed Abdul Khalid - FellowPh.D (Magna Cum Laude) Institut d’études Politiques de Paris; MA(Economics) University of Malaya; BA of Science, University of SouthernCalifornia, Los Angeles.Socio-economic DevelopementDr Abdul Rahim Ahmad - FellowPhD (Islamic Jurisprudence), Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia; MA (IslamicStudies), University of Makassed; BA (Arabic Language and Literature),University of Jordan.Islamic Politics; Islamic Economics; Arabic Language and LiteratureDr. Tan Raan Hann - FellowPhD (Anthropology), ISCTE, University Institute of Lisbon; MA (Crossways inEuropean Humanities), Université de Perpignan Via-Domitia, Perpignan; BA inLanguage and Linguistics (French), University of Malaya.Portuguese/ Eurasians Communities in Asia, Identities, Kinship, Heritage,Ethnomusicology; Anthropology of Christianity; the Lusophone WorldDr Hew Wai Weng - FellowPhD (Political Science and Anthropology), Australian National University; MPhil(History and Sociology) Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; BSc. (ComputerScience), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.Ethnicity, Religion, Middle Classes, Urban Studies, Social Media, TransnationalStudies, Cultural Politics, Muslim Societies in Malaysia and IndonesiaDr Andika Ab. Wahab - FellowPhD Culture, History & Societal System, UKM; MA (ASEAN & Security Studies)UM; BA in South East Asian Study, International Relations, UMNon-Traditional Security; Human Security; and Responsibility to Protect,Southeast Asian Studies and Transnationalism, International Migration,Business & Human Rights
9 / POSTGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOKDr Nor Izzatina Abdul Aziz - Junior FellowMSc (Applied Economics), University of Nottingham; BEc (Economics),International Islamic University Malaysia.Evolution of Cooperation and Competitiveness; Behavioural Economics;Development Economics; Applied Game Theory; Experimental Economics;Policy Monitoring and EvaluationMr. Mohd Firdaus Abdul Jabbar - Junior FellowMSocSc, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; BSocSc, The National University ofMalaysia.Latin American Studies; International Relations; Security of Small CountriesMr. Mohd Shaiful Ramze Endut - Junior FellowMSc (Applied Physics) Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; BSc (Physics),Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.Iranian Studies; Systems TheoryMuhammad Faliq Abd Razak - Junior FellowMaster of Laws (LL.M),Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Bachelor of Syariahwith Law (Hons),(KUIS)International Labour Standards, International Human Rights Law, InternationalInvestment, Economic and TradeMr. Nik Mohammad Hasif Bin Mat - Junior FellowMA (Arabic Linguistics), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; BA (ArabicLanguage and Islamic Studies), Al-Azhar.Spanish Language; Latin American Cultural Studies; Mexican CultureMr. Mohd Hariszuan Jaharuddin - Junior FellowMSocSc, Universiti Sains Malaysia; BSocSc (Hons), Universiti KebangsaanMalaysia.Political Identities; Development; Middle Class; Ethnicity; Pluralism
10 / POSTGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOKAdjunct Professor1.Prof. Julien Chaisse2.H.E. Dato’ Jamaiyah Mohamed Yusof3.H.E. Dato’ Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari4.H.E. Dato’ Muhamad Noor Yacob5.Dr Noraini Ibrahim
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12 / POSTGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOKDEGREES OFFEREDIKMAS offers the following Postgraduate Programmes:DegreeCompulsory CourseDoctor ofPhilosophy OOHH 6014 Research Methodology(Social Science) OOHH6032 Introduction toGlobalisation and Occidentalism OOHH6042 Globalisation andOccidentalism: Discourses, Issuesand ChallengesCredit Hours422Doctor of Philosophy candidates are required to register and pass 8 credithours of postgraduate courses as part of the programme requirements.DegreeMaster ofPhilosophyCompulsory Course OOHH 6014 Research Methodology(Social Science) OOHH6032 Introduction toGlobalisation and OccidentalismCredit Hours42Master of Philosophy candidates are required to register and pass 6 credithours of postgraduate courses as part of the programme requirements.
13 / POSTGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOKDOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHYProgramme Objectives:aProduce graduates who are able to evaluate, solve problemsandconduct independent research in their respective fields, basedontransparency and ethics;bProduce graduates who are able to synthesize, create and disseminateknowledge usefully to co-specialists, the community, industry, thegovernment, and international organizations;cProduce graduates with leadership skills and ability to work in teams inresearch;dProduce trained and innovative researchers in their respective fields inline with best practices at the national and internationallevels;eProduce competitive graduates who are able to synthesize informationfor life-long learning.Learning Outcomes:1Synthesise original knowledge in respective disciplines;2Inculcate a culture for life-long learning;3Apply skills and research methods independently and that is which isappropriate for their respective fields of study and skills forconducting research;4Innovate cutting-edge research which broadens the frontiers ofknowledge;5Produces thesis in accordance with international standards;6Publish articles in peer-reviewed international journals;7Communicate research findings with stakeholders on the benefitsofthese findings for the community and for policy formulation;8Evaluate critically and to solve problems innovatively;9Design and adapt research with open mindedness, independence andethics;
14 / POSTGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOKMASTER OF PHILOSOPHYProgramme Objectives:aProduce graduates who are able to evaluate, solve problems andconduct independent research in their respective fields, basedon transparency and ethics;bProduce graduates who are able to disseminate knowledge effectivelyto co-specialists, the community, industry, thegovernment, and international organizations;cProduce graduates with leadership skills and ability to work in teamsin research;dProduce trained researchers in their respective fields, in line with bestpractices at the national and international levels;eProduce competitive graduates who are able to manage knowledgefor life-long learning.Learning Outcomes:1Demonstrate expertise in respective disciplines;2Apply skills and research methods independently, consistent with theirresearch discipline;3Evaluate critically and to solve problems innovatively;4Imbued with research culture that upholds open mindedness,independence and ethics;5Publish articles in indexed or reviewed international journals;6Communicate with research findings with stakeholders on the benefitsfor the community and for policy formulation;7To lead and practice team work in research;8Inculcate a culture for life-long learning.
15 / POSTGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOKCOURSE OFFEREDOOHH6014 Research Methodology (Social Sciences)SynopsisThis course will introduce students to the different perspectives regardingthe process of research, methodology of gathering data as well as effectiveuse of data in research project. The focus is to equip the students with anoverall understanding of social science research principles in their effort toprepare a sound research proposal. Students will be exposed to the natureof academic thinking and writing as well as the requirements of academicwritings. Besides, students will be introduced to various research methodssuch as intensive interview, survey and fieldwork, as well as various analyticaltools used in qualitative and quantitative analyses.Learning Outcomes Apply the basic principles, concepts and ethics of social scientificresearch Identify structure of argumentation in academic texts and to assess thebasis of argument used Assess differences in approaches between the qualitative andquantitative research methodologies Formulate appropriate data collection methods according to the definedresearch questions and objectivesReferences Babbie, Earl. 2007. The Practice of Social Science. California:Wadsworth Publications. Berg, Bruce, L. 1998, Qualitative Research Methods for the SocialSciences. (Third Edition), Allyn and Bacon. Creswell, John. 2002. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative andMixed Methods Approaches. (2nd ed.) California: Sage Publications. Manhaeim, Jarol, Richard Rich and Lars Willnat. 2002. EmpiricalPolitical Analysis: Research Method in Political Science. New York:Longman. Neuman, W. 2007. Basics of Social Science Research. Boston: PearsonInternational.
16 / POSTGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOKOOHH6032 Introduction to Globalisation and OccidentalismSynopsisThe course introduces students to the concept and theory of as well asperspectives on Globalisation and Occidentalism. Focus will be on applicationsof the said concept, theory and perspectives. The scope includes aspects ofhistorical civilisation leading up to developments in the contemporary world thatare relevant to Globalisation and Occidentalism. The course will cover themessuch as identity, cultural and linguistic hegemony as well as the economic,political and socio-cultural dimensions of Globalisation.Learning Outcomes Identify the concept and theory of as well as perspectives on Globalisationand Occidentalism Analyse the applications of concept and theory of as well as perspectiveson Globalisation and Occidentalism in current issues Discuss themes related to Globalisation and OccidentalismReferences Boatcă, Manuela. 2016. Global Inequalities beyond Occidentalism. NewYork: Routledge. Lechner, Frank J. & John Boli (eds). 2014. The Globalization Reader (5thEdition), Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell. Machart, Regis, Dervin, Fred, Gao, Minghui (eds.). 2016. InterculturalMasquerade New Orientalism, New Occidentalism, Old Exoticism.Springer- Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. Ritzer, George (ed.). 2016. The Blackwell Companion to Globalization(reprint from 2006), Malden, MA: Blackwell Pub. Steger, M. 2013. Globalization: A Very Short Introduction (3rd edn). Oxford:Oxford University Press.
17 / POSTGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOKOOHH6042 Globalisation and Occidentalism: Discourses, Issues andChallengesSynopsisThis course discusses contemporary issues related to Occidentalism andglobalisation. The areas of discussion will include contemporary global issuesin language, culture, politics and identity. The course will cover topics such asOriental globalisation, the emergence of World Polity, challenges of Americanhegemony and the rise of Asia.Learning Outcomes Discuss issues and challenges related to globalisation and Occidentalism; Apply the concept and theory of as well as perspectives on globalisation andoccidentalism; Relate the knowledge and perspective acquired to their respective fields.References Hiro, Dilip, 2010. After Empire. The Birth of a Multipolar World. New York:Nations Book. Lechner, Frank J. & John Boli (eds). 2014, The Globalization Reader (5thEdition), Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell. Machart, Regis, Dervin, Fred, Gao, Minghui (eds.) 2016. InterculturalMasquerade New Orientalism, New Occidentalism, Old Exoticism.Springer - Verlag Berlin Heidelberg Mentges, Gabriele. 2013. Fusion Fashion: Culture Beyond Orientalism andOccidentalism. Peter Lang Pub Incorporated. (eBook) Ritzer, George (ed.). 2016. The Blackwell Companion to Globalization(reprint from 2006), Malden, MA: Blackwell Pub.
18 / POSTGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOKDURATION OF STUDYDegreeStatusDurationMaster of PhilosophyFull time4 - 6 SemesterMaster of PhilosophyPart-time6 – 8 SemesterDoctor of PhilosophyFull time6 - 12 SemesterDoctor of PhilosophyPart-time8 - 14 SemesterREQUIREMENTAdmission: General requirements and rules for postgraduate studies can beobtained from the Peraturan-Peraturan Universiti KebangsaanMalaysia (Pengajian Siswazah) 2015. (available only in BahasaMalaysia).Additional entrance requirements into IKMAS graduate programmes are asfollows:Master’s ProgrammeCandidates applying for admission into the Master’s programme must have:a)Bachelor’s degree awarded by UKM or equivalent degree awarded by aninstitution of higher learning recognised by the Ministry of Education inMalaysia with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 ORb)Bachelor’s degree with CGPA less than 2.75 but not lower than 2.50 canbe considered, subject to work-experience of not less than five years inthe relevant field.English Language Proficiency Requirement:For foreign students, the English Language requirement is as follows:IELTS 6; or TOEFL iBT 80; or TOEFL PBT 550, MUET 180-219 (BAND 4)Bahasa Melayu Language RequirementForeign students are required to take three-unit Bahasa Melayu languagecourses as stipulated by the University. Exemption may be given to candidateswho have taken Bahasa Melayu courses conducted by institutions recognisedby the Senate of the University.
19 / POSTGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOKDoctorate ProgrammeCandidate applying for admission into the doctorate programme must havea Master’s degree awarded by UKM or an equivalent degree awarded by aninstitution of higher learning recognised by the Ministry of Education Malaysia.IKMAS does not consider any application for direct admission into the doctorateprogramme from the Bachelor’s degree.Candidates registered in the Master’s programme with a minimum CGPA of3.67 for the Bachelor’s degree may apply to change registration status to thedoctorate program, subject to the terms below:a)Candidate must demonstrate competency and ability to conduct researchat the doctoral level in a special evaluation stipulated by the institute inaccordance with Peraturan-Peraturan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia(Pengajian Siswazah) 2015, paragraphs 46.b)The application for this change in registration statues must be done bythe third semester into the Master’s programme.c)Approved by the University’s Senate.English Language Proficiency Requirement:For foreign students, the English Language requirement is as follows:IELTS 6; or TOEFL iBT 80; or TOEFL PBT 550, MUET 180-219 (BAND 4)Foreign students with postgraduate degree from any faculty or institute in UKMmay be exempted from this requirement, subject to the approval of the GraduateStudies Committee of IKMAS.Bahasa Melayu Language RequirementForeign students are required to take three-unit Bahasa Melayu languagecourses as stipulated by the University. Exemption may be given to candidateswho have taken Bahasa Melayu courses conducted by institutions recognisedby the Senate of the University.
20 / POSTGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOKDegrees are awarded based on Research and Dissertation; Full time or parttimeApart from programme requiremen
4 / POSTGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK BACKGROUND The Institute of Malaysian and International Studies (IKMAS) was established on 1 April 1995 as a centre for research in Social Sciences at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). On 15 August 2013, the Institute was merged with the Institute of Occidental Studies (IKON) and the Institute of West Asian
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENT HANDBOOK 2013/14 The Graduate School. CONTENTS Section 1: Introduction 1 1 Professor Diane Houston (Dean of the Graduate School) 1 . 5 Faculty Directors of Graduate Studies 2 6 Postgraduate Students based at Brussels 2 7 Key Information 3 8 New Research Student’s Checklist 3 Section 2: Postgraduate Research at .
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1.3 Who oversees postgraduate studies in Sociology, Gender and Social Work? Postgraduate research in this department is overseen by the Postgraduate Committee. Membership of the committee varies year by year. For the duration of your time as a research student in this department your academic welfare and progress will be monitored by
Student Handbook 2013-14 (Postgraduate Programs) 8. REGISTRATION AND TUITION FEES 18 8.1 Fee Schedule 19 9. AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 20 INVOLVED IN THE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM 9.1 Vice Chancellor 20 9.2 Registrar 20 9.3 Faculty Board of Graduate Studies (FBGS) 21 9.4 Guidance and Evaluation Committee (GEC) 21
ScHARR PG DL Student Handbook 2013-14 10 Postgraduate Programmes within ScHARR The School of Health and Related Research offers a number of postgraduate programmes. Each programme has a number of dedicated staff to manage and support the programme, including a course director and a course administrator, and also usually has a deputy course
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