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SARAWAK, MALAYSIA<br />
SWINBURNE FOUNDATION, DIPLOMA,<br />
UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE<br />
PROGRAMS<br />
<strong>2012</strong><br />
swinburne.edu.my
CONTENTS<br />
Welcome to <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak 1<br />
Why <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak? 2<br />
About Kuching 3<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak difference 4<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak pathways 6<br />
English language programs 8<br />
Study abroad and exchange programs 11<br />
Campus life 12<br />
Accommodation 13<br />
Program listing 14<br />
Program information<br />
Commerce / Business 16<br />
Design 20<br />
Engineering 22<br />
ICT 27<br />
Science 29<br />
Postgraduate by <strong>Course</strong>work 30<br />
Postgraduate by Research 32<br />
How to apply 33<br />
Application form 35
Welcome to <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak<br />
From its beginnings more than 100<br />
years ago, <strong>Swinburne</strong> has grown<br />
to be one <strong>of</strong> Australia’s leading<br />
teaching and research universities.<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> has been providing real life<br />
education and research programs for 104 years.<br />
The <strong>University</strong> has now also been doing that job<br />
at the Sarawak campus for 11 years.<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak is one <strong>of</strong> eight elite<br />
universities that have been awarded selfaccrediting<br />
status by the Malaysian<br />
Qualifications Agency, giving full recognition <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>University</strong>’s programs. The 2009 MQA<br />
Rating System for Malaysian Higher Education<br />
Institutions (SETARA ’09) also placed the<br />
<strong>University</strong> in its Tier 5: Excellent status category.<br />
Globally, <strong>Swinburne</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />
has risen in the Shanghai Jiao Tong register <strong>of</strong><br />
the world’s 500 top universities.<br />
The <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>Swinburne</strong> can make you is that if you<br />
choose to study at our Sarawak campus you<br />
will become part <strong>of</strong> an extended, international,<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional community and carry the<br />
recognition <strong>of</strong> that status with you throughout<br />
Malaysia, the region, and the rest <strong>of</strong> the world.<br />
As a Branch Campus <strong>University</strong> in Malaysia,<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers undifferentiated degrees at all<br />
campuses; the Australian and Malaysian<br />
campuses award the same testamur<br />
(parchment). Programs currently <strong>of</strong>fered include<br />
Engineering, Commerce/Business, IT/<br />
Computing, Science, Design and English.<br />
At the same time we are developing<br />
undergraduate and postgraduate experiences,<br />
including research, development, and project<br />
work that links to the rich culture and economic<br />
promise <strong>of</strong> Sarawak and the region.<br />
This program/course guide has been designed<br />
to assist you in finding details about the<br />
programs available at the Sarawak branch<br />
campus that include Diploma, Foundation,<br />
Degree, Masters and Doctoral/PhD programs.<br />
We <strong>of</strong>fer you a choice <strong>of</strong> either completing your<br />
program locally with us at the Sarawak campus<br />
or at one <strong>of</strong> the campuses in Melbourne,<br />
Australia. Since the programs and units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
are the same, if your results meet the<br />
requirements you are able to transfer to or from<br />
Australia/Malaysia at the end <strong>of</strong> any termsubject<br />
to obtaining the appropriate visa from<br />
the relevant government.<br />
The Branch Campus <strong>University</strong> in Sarawak is a<br />
partnership between <strong>Swinburne</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Technology</strong> in Australia and the State<br />
Government <strong>of</strong> Sarawak, operating through two<br />
foundations, Yayasan Sarawak (Sarawak<br />
Foundation) and the Sarawak Higher Education<br />
Foundation. Currently students from 51<br />
countries as well as from West and East<br />
Malaysia study here.<br />
The programs <strong>of</strong>fered at <strong>Swinburne</strong> are<br />
designed to prepare graduates to live and work<br />
in a world in which pr<strong>of</strong>essionals need to be<br />
capable <strong>of</strong> very high levels <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>iciency and to<br />
be able to act on both a local and an<br />
international level. A <strong>Swinburne</strong> education<br />
emphasises the development <strong>of</strong> the skills<br />
graduates need to gain employment with high<br />
salaries, or to go out and set up new ventures<br />
- new businesses - new companies, and<br />
consequently to end up employing others.<br />
Please ask our staff if you want further details.<br />
Come and join us.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Helmut Lueckenhausen<br />
Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive<br />
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Why <strong>Swinburne</strong><br />
Sarawak?<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />
Sarawak Campus has been educating<br />
students since 2000. We are a<br />
multidisciplinary institution with about 4,000<br />
students. International students hail from<br />
more than 50 countries.<br />
Quality teaching<br />
With a reputation for quality education and<br />
research, <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak attracts highly<br />
qualified academics.<br />
It is one <strong>of</strong> only 18 universities in Malaysia to be<br />
rated Tier 5: Excellent by the Malaysian<br />
Qualifications Agency’s 2009 Rating System for<br />
Higher Education (SETARA ’09). This is the<br />
highest tier achieved by any university in the<br />
country.<br />
In 2010 <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak was one <strong>of</strong> only<br />
eight universities awarded self-accreditation<br />
status by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Higher Education<br />
Malaysia, giving the university autonomy to<br />
accredit its own programs.<br />
In the international front, <strong>Swinburne</strong><br />
consolidated its place for a third year in a row in<br />
the 2011 Academic Ranking <strong>of</strong> World<br />
Universities (formerly Shanghai Jiao Tong<br />
Academic Ranking <strong>of</strong> World Universities) as well<br />
as being one <strong>of</strong> the top 100 research<br />
universities in the world in the field <strong>of</strong> physics.<br />
We are also named in the top 500 by the QS<br />
World <strong>University</strong> Rankings 2010.<br />
Our main campus in Melbourne, Australia has<br />
been awarded more five-star ratings in the<br />
‘educational experience’ category than any<br />
other university in Melbourne, including<br />
‘teaching quality and graduate satisfaction’<br />
category, by The Good Universities <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
International study options<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak undergraduates have the<br />
opportunity to spend a term or two at our<br />
Melbourne campus through a student<br />
Exchange Program. <strong>Swinburne</strong> has also<br />
developed student exchange agreements with<br />
over 50 institutions around the world where our<br />
undergraduates may go on exchange. Our<br />
partners are primarily based in Western Europe,<br />
North America, Scandinavia, Asia and the<br />
United Kingdom.<br />
Additionally, our Study Abroad program allows<br />
you to complete part <strong>of</strong> your studies with<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong>’s partner universities in Europe,<br />
North and South America as well as Asia.<br />
A wide range <strong>of</strong> program options<br />
With qualifications ranging from foundation/<br />
pre-u, diplomas, bachelor and master programs<br />
to PhDs, you can choose programs and<br />
pathways to suit your individual interests and<br />
career aspirations.Modern and safe campus<br />
Modern and safe campus<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak <strong>of</strong>fers a supportive, secure<br />
and peaceful environment. On campus are a<br />
lecture theatre, science and engineering<br />
laboratories, lecture rooms equipped with<br />
state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art library, a multi-purpose hall,<br />
Wi-Fi- connectivity, and accommodation, so<br />
you’ll get the most ouf <strong>of</strong> your studies.<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Technology</strong> has been rated<br />
among the top 500<br />
research universities and<br />
the top 100 universities in<br />
the field <strong>of</strong> physics by the<br />
Academic Ranking <strong>of</strong> World<br />
Universities.<br />
The Good Universities <strong>Guide</strong><br />
<strong>2012</strong> has rated <strong>Swinburne</strong><br />
as the best university in<br />
Melbourne for graduate<br />
satisfaction and teaching<br />
quality, and AS the best<br />
university in Victoria for<br />
producing graduates with<br />
generic skills.<br />
Preparation for the real world<br />
Our focus is on producing work-ready<br />
graduates. We maintain close relationships with<br />
industry partners to ensure our programs are in<br />
line with the future needs <strong>of</strong> industry, and give<br />
students opportunities to work on ‘real-life’<br />
scenarios facing business and the community.<br />
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<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak has been rated<br />
Tier 5:Excellent by the Malaysian<br />
Qualifications Agency (MQA) in its<br />
2009 Rating System for Higher<br />
Education (SETARA ’09), and was<br />
awarded self-accreditation status by<br />
the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Higher Education<br />
(MoHE) Malaysia.
About Kuching<br />
Your community<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong>’s Sarawak campus is situated in<br />
Kuching. The capital city <strong>of</strong> the state <strong>of</strong><br />
Sarawak, Kuching has been described as one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the most liveable and attractive cities in the<br />
region.<br />
Home to over 600,000 people, one thing most<br />
visitors notice about Kuching is its greenery<br />
and clean environment. This is not surprising<br />
as it is modelled as a garden city.<br />
Getting around is easy as most places <strong>of</strong><br />
iinterest are located close to each other. Some<br />
are within walking distance <strong>of</strong> one another.<br />
Public transport is easily available. Taxis, only a<br />
phone call away, can be found throughout the<br />
city.<br />
There are many places for shopping, dining<br />
and entertainment. For instance, a large<br />
shopping mall is only 10 minutes’ walk from<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak, and is a popular haunt<br />
among students.<br />
There is a good choice <strong>of</strong> c<strong>of</strong>fee bars,<br />
restaurants and cafes serving local as well as<br />
Western and other Asian cuisines. Cineplexes<br />
show the latest Hollywood hits while lounge<br />
bars are common place.<br />
About an hour from the city are attractive<br />
beaches with hotels and resorts <strong>of</strong>fering<br />
packages from five star to those that meet the<br />
needs <strong>of</strong> the budget traveller. A number <strong>of</strong><br />
national parks are also within easy reach <strong>of</strong> the<br />
city, making day trips possible.<br />
Exploring Malaysia<br />
Malaysia is a multicultural country <strong>of</strong> about<br />
28 million people. With well-established<br />
infrastructure for banking, communication,<br />
transportation and education, it is one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
more developed countries in Southeast Asia.<br />
Well linked to the rest <strong>of</strong> the world, the country<br />
is geographically divided into Peninsular<br />
Malaysia, located on the Malay Peninsula, and<br />
Sabah and Sarawak on the island <strong>of</strong> Borneo.<br />
Malaysia is a melting pot <strong>of</strong> colourful cultures<br />
and is made up <strong>of</strong> a good mix <strong>of</strong> Malays,<br />
Chinese, Indians and other ethnic and<br />
indigenous groups. While Malay is the national<br />
language, English is widely spoken.<br />
The culinary scene is varied and colourful as a<br />
result <strong>of</strong> the diverse cultures. You’ll find Asian<br />
and Western cafes and restaurants aplenty.<br />
Eating out is widely popular and affordable.<br />
As the weather is hot and humid most <strong>of</strong> the<br />
year relaxed, comfortable clothing is<br />
recommended. However from around<br />
November to March, the Monsoons bring much<br />
rain to the country and is commonly known as<br />
the ‘wet season’.<br />
Photo courtesy <strong>of</strong> PPES Works (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd<br />
Matthew Hinds, Australia<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering (Civil<br />
Engineering)/Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce<br />
“I think it’s amazing how two countries can<br />
be relatively close to each other but be so<br />
different in terms <strong>of</strong> culture and general<br />
lifestyle. Kuching has a very relaxed lifestyle<br />
and its people helpful, and the food, great!”<br />
Kuching has<br />
been described as<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the most<br />
liveable and<br />
attractive cities in<br />
the region.<br />
Photo courtesy <strong>of</strong> tHe Spring Kuching<br />
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The <strong>Swinburne</strong><br />
Sarawak<br />
difference<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak’s approach to learning<br />
puts you at the heart <strong>of</strong> everything we do.<br />
Our programs give you the skills you need<br />
– not just the theory – so you’ll have<br />
first-hand knowledge <strong>of</strong> what’s needed<br />
when you start work. Our teaching staff<br />
uses a number <strong>of</strong> innovative methods to<br />
promote understanding <strong>of</strong> your chosen area<br />
<strong>of</strong> study.<br />
Modes <strong>of</strong> study<br />
You will have the opportunity to participate in a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> modes <strong>of</strong> study depending on your<br />
chosen program, and whether you are studying<br />
foundation, diploma or an undergraduate<br />
degree. These may include lectures,<br />
workshops, tutorials, laboratory sessions, group<br />
work, cross-discipline projects, case studies,<br />
practical sessions, discussion groups and<br />
individual research projects.<br />
Assessment methods<br />
At <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak, assessment takes<br />
various forms. You could be assessed through<br />
a combination <strong>of</strong> assignments, reports,<br />
examinations, practical, class presentations,<br />
journal keeping, class participation and group<br />
projects.<br />
During your program, you’ll work to real-world<br />
expectations. All <strong>of</strong> our programs have<br />
work-based elements, which can include<br />
projects and work scenarios to ensure you are<br />
work ready. The skills you learn are directly<br />
relevant to performing tasks in the workplace.<br />
Undergraduate degrees<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> degrees encourage independent<br />
learning and provide a supportive framework for<br />
you to research, analyse and solve problems in<br />
your chosen field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
Flexible program structure<br />
Our flexible program structure allows you to<br />
add depth and breadth to your degree, by<br />
letting you choose from an extensive range <strong>of</strong><br />
subjects from different disciplines.<br />
Majors<br />
Most three-year degrees at <strong>Swinburne</strong><br />
comprise 24 units <strong>of</strong> study. You undertake the<br />
majority <strong>of</strong> these units in your primary area <strong>of</strong><br />
study, which becomes your major. Your major<br />
allows you to broaden your knowledge in a<br />
particular area. For example, if you undertake a<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce, you can major in<br />
accounting and finance, human resource<br />
management, international business, marketing<br />
or management.<br />
Minors<br />
A minor is a set <strong>of</strong> subjects (shorter than a<br />
major) studied throughout a degree. The<br />
number <strong>of</strong> subjects in a minor may vary<br />
between programs. Studying a minor will allow<br />
you to expand your career options by adding<br />
another area <strong>of</strong> expertise. You can also add<br />
depth to your qualification by studying units<br />
related to your major. For example, with a<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce, you could major in<br />
management and undertake a minor in<br />
marketing, media or psychology.<br />
16 UNITS<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Major<br />
16 UNITS<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Major<br />
+ or +<br />
8 UNITS<br />
Co-Major<br />
4 UNITS<br />
Minor<br />
4 UNITS<br />
Minor<br />
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10 units <strong>of</strong> study in a calendar year for<br />
undergraduate programs<br />
The <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak academic calendar<br />
consists <strong>of</strong> two long terms <strong>of</strong> 12 contact weeks<br />
each and a short term <strong>of</strong> six contact weeks.<br />
You may choose to commence your study at<br />
any <strong>of</strong> the terms in February or September.<br />
Please note that some programs may not be<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered at these terms.<br />
Elective units<br />
The remaining units that make up your degree<br />
are called elective units, which you can use to<br />
explore related or non-related areas <strong>of</strong> interest.<br />
Depending on your program structure and<br />
timetable availability, you may be able to use<br />
these units to complete a double major, a major<br />
and a minor, or a major with two minors. Please<br />
note that some four-year degrees may not <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
the same flexibility.<br />
Effective Communication Electives Plus<br />
Minor<br />
This minor is designed to enhance oral and<br />
written communication skills required for the<br />
workplace and foster teamwork skills. The<br />
following units are <strong>of</strong>fered:<br />
• SWK2001 Workplace Communication Skills<br />
• HAH103 Critical Thinking<br />
• SWK2002 Business Communication Skills<br />
• HAT213 Analysing and Writing English<br />
For <strong>2012</strong>:<br />
Term One:<br />
• SWK2001 Workplace Communication Skills<br />
Degree students are able to take up to 10 units<br />
<strong>of</strong> study in a full-load academic year, compared<br />
to eight in a conventional two-term academic<br />
year. The <strong>University</strong> also gives you the flexibility<br />
to tailor your study load in each term according<br />
to your personal ambition and abilities.<br />
The number <strong>of</strong> units <strong>of</strong> study and the credit<br />
hours you are required to complete in the<br />
respective programs remains the same as<br />
those <strong>of</strong>fered by <strong>Swinburne</strong> Australia.<br />
Careers in the Curriculum<br />
Careers in the Curriculum is a not-for-credit unit<br />
<strong>of</strong> study that helps you develop career planning<br />
and management skills. You will develop a<br />
personal study and career plan and explore<br />
available job options, while also getting<br />
invaluable practical advice on job applications,<br />
résumé preparation and interviews.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Learning Model<br />
Our Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Learning Model lets you learn<br />
by doing and prepares you for pr<strong>of</strong>essional life<br />
after university. We give you strong career skills,<br />
up-to-date knowledge <strong>of</strong> your chosen<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ession and exposure to real-world<br />
scenarios as you study for your degree.<br />
Winter Term:<br />
• HAH103 Critical Thinking<br />
Term Two:<br />
• SWK2002 Business Communication Skills<br />
• HAT213 Analysing and Writing English<br />
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<strong>Swinburne</strong><br />
Sarawak pathways<br />
Offering programs from Foundation to PhD<br />
levels, <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak makes it easy to<br />
pathway between different program levels<br />
and provides you with a supportive learning<br />
environment to help you adjust to university<br />
life.<br />
Foundation Studies and diplomas<br />
Foundation studies and diplomas are designed<br />
to prepare you for direct entry to a bachelor<br />
degree at <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak. You’ll enjoy<br />
smaller classes, more contact hours and<br />
one-on-one time with your lecturers, giving you<br />
every opportunity to succeed in your university<br />
studies.<br />
Foundation Studies<br />
Foundation studies is specifically designed for<br />
students to help you prepare – and meet the<br />
entry requirements – for bachelor degree<br />
studies. It gives you a chance to build up your<br />
skills and find out what you’re good at even<br />
before you have begun your university studies.<br />
The scheduled program contact hours in<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak’s Foundation programs are<br />
made up <strong>of</strong> the classes students are required to<br />
attend and their examinations.<br />
We have Foundation Studies programs in<br />
business, design, information technology/<br />
multimedia and engineering/science. Once you<br />
have successfully completed Foundation<br />
Studies, you can progress directly into the first<br />
year <strong>of</strong> a bachelor degree.<br />
There are three intakes for foundation<br />
programs. These are in January, April and<br />
September.<br />
SPM / O Level<br />
or equivalent<br />
STPM / A Level<br />
or equivalent<br />
<strong>University</strong> studies<br />
or equivalent<br />
English language programs (as required)<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Foundation Studies /<br />
Diploma<br />
<strong>University</strong> Degree *<br />
*Direct entry option to Year 2 <strong>of</strong> undergraduate studies (subject to credit transfer)<br />
Note: Postgraduate options are available upon successful completion <strong>of</strong> undergraduate studies.<br />
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Diplomas<br />
Diplomas provide a direct pathway to the<br />
second year <strong>of</strong> a bachelor degree at <strong>Swinburne</strong><br />
Sarawak. The units are similar to first year <strong>of</strong> a<br />
bachelor degree, but classes are smaller and<br />
you have more time with your lecturers to help<br />
you adjust.<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers diplomas in business and<br />
engineering.<br />
While the diploma programs are designed as an<br />
alternative pathway for entry into <strong>Swinburne</strong><br />
Sarawak’s undergraduate programs, they are<br />
also recognised as a qualification for career<br />
advancement. Students who have completed<br />
the diploma program can opt to start a career in<br />
the industry with this qualification.<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> SARAWAK makes it easy<br />
to pathway between different<br />
PROGRAM levels and provides you<br />
with a supportive learning<br />
environment.<br />
Firuz Zaripov, Uzbekistan<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Foundation Studies<br />
(Engineering)<br />
“Foundation studies are different from<br />
school. At university, information is no longer<br />
given to us, we have to look for it ourselves.<br />
The one year at foundation helped us to<br />
adjust to university life and prepared us for<br />
the more challenging undergraduate study.”<br />
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English language<br />
programs<br />
To help you improve your English<br />
language, <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak <strong>of</strong>fers you a<br />
range <strong>of</strong> English programs.<br />
The university determines whether you need to<br />
enrol on an English program on the basis <strong>of</strong><br />
your existing English language qualifications,<br />
e.g. an up-to-date IELTS band, the English<br />
Placement Test <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Language and<br />
Foundation.<br />
Programs<br />
The objective <strong>of</strong> <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak’s English<br />
programs is to provide you with English support<br />
to enable you to cope better with your program<br />
<strong>of</strong> studies.<br />
We have two types <strong>of</strong> English language<br />
programs: intensive and supplementary. The<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak English Placement Test<br />
determines which English program will benefit<br />
you most. The Intensive English program runs<br />
in the months before your diploma, foundation<br />
or degree program, whereas the Supplementary<br />
English programs run during your main<br />
program.<br />
Intensive English Program<br />
This program is divided into Basic Intensive<br />
English (BIE); Intermediate Intensive English (IIE)<br />
and Upper Intermediate Intensive English (UIIE)<br />
and is designed to give you maximum<br />
interactive learning practice in listening,<br />
speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary and<br />
grammar.<br />
Each level runs for 10 weeks and comprises<br />
200 hours <strong>of</strong> learning in the classroom,<br />
language laboratory and library. It covers<br />
General English and English for Academic<br />
Purposes. Students have to pass a level to<br />
move on to the next level.<br />
The Upper Intermediate Intensive English (UIIE)<br />
includes two hours <strong>of</strong> IELTS training per week<br />
for students who wish to take the IELTS test.<br />
Supplementary English Program for<br />
Foundation Students – English Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency<br />
English Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency is a pre-requisite program<br />
you must pass to complete your studies<br />
successfully. On passing English Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency,<br />
you may still be required to study<br />
Supplementary English in your diploma or<br />
degree program.<br />
The program is five hours per week for 13<br />
weeks, totalling 65 class hours. The program<br />
teaches General English and it focuses on<br />
sentence level grammar, short pieces <strong>of</strong> writing<br />
and oral presentation skills.<br />
Supplementary English Program for<br />
Diploma and Degree Students<br />
The Supplementary English Program is required<br />
if you do not meet the university’s English<br />
requirements for your program <strong>of</strong> study. You<br />
must pass your Supplementary English<br />
modules in order to graduate.<br />
We <strong>of</strong>fer Supplementary English in three<br />
modules: Reading for Academic Purposes,<br />
Academic Writing, and Listening and Speaking.<br />
The Supplementary English modules cannot be<br />
taken at the same time; only one module can<br />
be taken in a single semester. Each module is<br />
four hours a week for 12 weeks i.e. 48 hours in<br />
all. These modules should be taken in the first<br />
and second year <strong>of</strong> the main program.<br />
Reading for Academic Purposes module<br />
This module helps you improve your English<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>iciency and focuses on the reading <strong>of</strong><br />
academic texts.<br />
Academic Writing module<br />
This module is designed to help you improve<br />
your academic writing skills to enable you to<br />
write your diploma or degree assignments in<br />
clear, correct and coherent English.<br />
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Listening and Speaking module<br />
This is an aural-oral course that improves your<br />
oral and aural English pr<strong>of</strong>iciency. It develops<br />
your ability to listen and speak in English, take<br />
lecture notes, make short oral presentations<br />
and take part confidently in discussions.<br />
These Supplementary English programs focus<br />
on enhancing the following skills:<br />
• Speaking skills<br />
• Active listening<br />
• Reading skills<br />
• Writing skills<br />
• Note-taking<br />
• Research and library skills<br />
• Word-processing skills<br />
Delivery mode<br />
Class hours: at least 20 hours per week for<br />
Intensive English; five hours per week for English<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency, and four hours per week for each <strong>of</strong><br />
the other Supplementary English modules.<br />
• Class size: average <strong>of</strong> 20 students<br />
• Facilities: modern classrooms, language<br />
laboratory, library and others<br />
• Lecturers: friendly, experienced and qualified<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
• Materials: print, audio, video and computerbased<br />
materials<br />
• Certificate for Intensive English: awarded on<br />
successful completion <strong>of</strong> Intensive English.<br />
English entry pathway<br />
English Language Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency<br />
IELTS/TOEFL/MUET/SPM/UEC/O LEVEL/A LEVEL/EQUIVALENT<br />
Meet Requirements<br />
Does not meet<br />
requirements<br />
Program <strong>of</strong> Choice<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak<br />
English Placement Test<br />
(EPT)<br />
Does not meet<br />
requirements<br />
Program <strong>of</strong> Choice<br />
(with Supplementary English<br />
if applicable)<br />
Meet Requirements<br />
Intensive English<br />
Program<br />
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS<br />
continued<br />
English programs fee structure<br />
Program Malaysian Students International Students<br />
Intensive English (BIE, IIE, UIIE) RM2,150 per level RM2,500 per level<br />
Supplementary English<br />
• English Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency<br />
• Reading for Academic Purposes<br />
• Academic Writing<br />
• Listening and Speaking<br />
RM1,000<br />
RM400<br />
RM400<br />
RM400<br />
RM1,200<br />
RM400<br />
RM400<br />
RM400<br />
English language requirements<br />
English Language Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency Foundation and Diploma Undergraduate Postgraduate<br />
IELTS<br />
TOEFL<br />
(Paper based)<br />
a<br />
b<br />
(Internet-based)<br />
5.5 (no individual band<br />
below 5.0)<br />
527<br />
71<br />
6.0 (no individual band<br />
below 6.0)<br />
550<br />
80<br />
6.5 (no individual band<br />
below 6.0)<br />
SPM* B - -<br />
UEC** A2 A2 -<br />
MUET*** 4 4 -<br />
GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level<br />
International Baccalaureate<br />
Score <strong>of</strong> ‘C’ or better for ‘O’<br />
level English<br />
Score <strong>of</strong> ‘C’ or better<br />
for ‘A’ level English<br />
Minimum <strong>of</strong> 4 in English A1 or A2 (Higher and Standard<br />
Levels) or Minimum <strong>of</strong> 5 in English B (Higher Level)<br />
575<br />
90<br />
-<br />
-<br />
* Students with a C+ or C English grade are required to enter the Intensive English program at UIIE; students with a D or E English grade are<br />
required to sit the <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak English Placement Test to determine the level <strong>of</strong> Intensive English program they must enter.<br />
** Students with a B3 to B6 English grade are required to sit the <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak English Placement Test to determine whether they require<br />
additional English classes.<br />
*** Students who obtain band 1 to 3 in MUET are required to sit the <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak English Placement Test to determine whether they require<br />
additional English classes.<br />
a Foundation and diploma programs - minimum Test <strong>of</strong> Written English [TWE] score <strong>of</strong> 4.5<br />
Undergraduate programs - minimum Test <strong>of</strong> Written English [TWE] score <strong>of</strong> 5.0<br />
Postgraduate programs – minimum Test <strong>of</strong> Written English (TWE) score <strong>of</strong> 5.0<br />
b Foundation and diploma programs - with no band less than 18<br />
Undergraduate programs - with no band less than 20<br />
Postgraduate programs – with no band less than 20<br />
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Study Abroad<br />
& Exchange<br />
programs<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak’s Study Abroad<br />
Program allows students from all over the<br />
world to do part <strong>of</strong> their studies at the<br />
university. Since it was established, the<br />
university has played host to numerous<br />
students from Europe and the United<br />
States.<br />
An Exchange Program is available to<br />
students from <strong>Swinburne</strong>’s partner<br />
universities in Asia, Europe, North<br />
America, Scandinavia and the United<br />
Kingdom.<br />
If your institution has such an arrangement<br />
with <strong>Swinburne</strong>, you may apply to go on<br />
exchange to <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak. Many<br />
have found doing part <strong>of</strong> their studies at<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak to be a highly<br />
rewarding experience.<br />
swinburne.edu.my/abroad<br />
Study at <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak<br />
Students joining the Study Abroad and<br />
Exchange program at <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak can<br />
spend one or two terms at the university and<br />
may begin their studies in either Term 1 or<br />
Term 2.<br />
The 12-week program requires you to take a<br />
full-time study load which is 50 credit points or<br />
30 ECTS per term. As most <strong>Swinburne</strong><br />
subjects are 12.5 credit points, you will<br />
generally take four subjects in a term.<br />
During your term at <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak, you<br />
will have the opportunity to integrate into the<br />
local community and learn about its culture and<br />
lifestyle, while completing your studies.<br />
Living and learning environment<br />
Kuching is a modern city with excellent<br />
infrastructure and facilities such as banking,<br />
telecommunication, and transportation. The<br />
relaxed lifestyle makes the city a pleasant<br />
destination for tertiary education.<br />
Orientation<br />
Orientation will be held for all students. This is<br />
to equip you with all the information for a<br />
successful Study Abroad and Exchange<br />
experience. The orientation program is<br />
designed to provide you with an academic,<br />
social and cultural introduction to life at<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> and in Sarawak.<br />
Teaching style<br />
Classroom teaching will utilise applied<br />
commercial examples relevant to the Asian<br />
region. Lectures are held weekly and students<br />
are given an overview <strong>of</strong> the week’s materials.<br />
Tutorials are an opportunity for students to<br />
meet in smaller groups to discuss lecture<br />
materials. Laboratory sessions are held for<br />
some subjects to enable students to gain<br />
practical knowledge <strong>of</strong> their academic area.<br />
Assessment at <strong>Swinburne</strong><br />
Just as there are many teaching methods used<br />
at <strong>Swinburne</strong>, there are also many ways your<br />
work may be assessed. These include<br />
assignments, reports, examinations, class<br />
presentations, journal keeping, class<br />
participation and group projects. Most<br />
subjects will use a combination <strong>of</strong> assessment<br />
methods. At the end <strong>of</strong> the term you will be<br />
awarded a result for each subject.<br />
Your credit transfer<br />
You will need to negotiate with your home<br />
institution before leaving for <strong>Swinburne</strong><br />
Sarawak to ensure your classes here will be<br />
credited to your home program. At the end <strong>of</strong><br />
your studies here, you will be issued a<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> <strong>University</strong> Academic Record<br />
(transcript) so that you can have your studies<br />
credited at your home institution.<br />
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Campus life<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak is a lively campus with<br />
a range <strong>of</strong> facilities designed to support and<br />
help you balance the demands <strong>of</strong> study with<br />
your other interests, giving you<br />
opportunities to meet new friends and<br />
adjust to study in Kuching.<br />
Facilities<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak is custom-designed to<br />
accommodate its range <strong>of</strong> programs and<br />
rapidly growing student population, <strong>of</strong>fering<br />
students access to higly advance facilities:<br />
• a 350-seat lecture theatre<br />
• a state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art digital resource centre<br />
that seats over 700<br />
• 42 computer and science laboratories<br />
including two 24-hour computer labs<br />
• 46 engineering and science workshops<br />
• a multi-purpose hall that accommodates<br />
900<br />
• 93 state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art lecture halls and tutorial<br />
rooms<br />
• a student lounge<br />
• campus-wide Wi-Fi connectivity<br />
• sports and recreational facilities<br />
Student services<br />
Student assistance<br />
The Student Operations, and Business<br />
Development and Communications units assist<br />
students in several areas. The latter will be your<br />
first point <strong>of</strong> contact when you arrive.<br />
These units will provide you with on-going<br />
support throughout your time here which<br />
includes your accommodation, visa, opening <strong>of</strong><br />
bank account, program information as well as<br />
intercampus transfer.<br />
Careers and employment services<br />
Our experienced career advisers <strong>of</strong>fer free<br />
advice on graduate recruitment. They also<br />
provide free résumé-checking services,<br />
interview practice sessions and career seminars<br />
and workshops.<br />
Housing and residential services<br />
The Student Services section will be able to<br />
provide information and advice to students<br />
looking for affordable and secure<br />
accommodation, whether on or <strong>of</strong>f campus.<br />
Counselling<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> students can access free<br />
counselling for any study, work, personal or<br />
relationship issues they are experiencing.<br />
Scholarship and financial assistance<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak awards students who<br />
excel academically and those who display good<br />
leadership skills, with scholarship each term.<br />
The university also assist eligible students who<br />
perform well in their studies to apply for financial<br />
assistance.<br />
Student life<br />
Student council<br />
The <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak Student Council helps<br />
new students adjust to university life through its<br />
orientation programs and other annual activities.<br />
These activities are a great way to make new<br />
friends and see what Sarawak has to <strong>of</strong>fer.<br />
Every <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak student is<br />
automatically a member <strong>of</strong> the council.<br />
Clubs and societies<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak clubs and societies are<br />
very active. Covering every social, sporting,<br />
regional and cultural interest you can think <strong>of</strong>,<br />
there’s bound to be a club or society just for<br />
you. And if not, you can always start your own!<br />
Events and activities<br />
Events and cultural activities - including trips to<br />
popular tourist destinations around Kuching -<br />
allows you to enjoy a balance between life and<br />
study, make new friends and experience the<br />
sights and sounds <strong>of</strong> Sarawak. The <strong>Swinburne</strong><br />
Sarawak Student Council, in collaboration with<br />
staff <strong>of</strong> the university, organises orientation and<br />
day trips for new students.<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
you state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art<br />
technology in a<br />
contemporary environment,<br />
helping you to get the most<br />
out <strong>of</strong> your study<br />
experience.<br />
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Estimated basic expenses<br />
Accommodation<br />
Accommodation*<br />
RM3,840 - 9,480<br />
Food<br />
+ RM6,000 - 8,000 +<br />
Books<br />
RM4,500<br />
From on-campus hostel to <strong>of</strong>f-campus<br />
rooms and apartments, a range <strong>of</strong> housing<br />
options is available to the student.<br />
swinburne.edu.my/student_operations/<br />
accommodation<br />
On-campus accommodation<br />
Two fully furnished on-campus hostels,<br />
separated into male and female blocks,<br />
accommodate more than 400 students.<br />
Rooms are available for single occupancy or<br />
twin-sharing. Furnishings include a bed, study<br />
table, chair and wardrobe. Wall fans are a<br />
standard feature while selected units are<br />
equipped with air-conditioning.<br />
Besides Wi-Fi access, amenities include<br />
common reading/visitor areas, kitchen and<br />
dining rooms as well as laundry and drying<br />
areas.<br />
Security is provided 24 hours a day and<br />
university staff look into the needs <strong>of</strong> each<br />
hostel block. To reserve a room, a booking fee<br />
is required. Payment <strong>of</strong> rental is to be made in<br />
full for each term.<br />
First-year students are given priority for<br />
on-campus accommodation. After one year <strong>of</strong><br />
residence, students are required to vacate the<br />
hostels although requests to stay on may be<br />
considered on a case-by-case basis.<br />
MONTHLY ON-CAMPUS HOSTEL RENTAL<br />
Single<br />
With fan<br />
With air-conditioning<br />
Twin-Sharing<br />
With fan<br />
With air-conditioning<br />
RM530<br />
RM790<br />
RM320<br />
RM480<br />
=<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> room<br />
Yearly<br />
RM14,340 - RM21,980<br />
*on-campus hostel for 12 months<br />
Off-campus accommodation<br />
The Tabuan Plaza <strong>of</strong>f-campus apartments are<br />
located within a reasonable distance from the<br />
campus.<br />
The apartment units are equipped with<br />
security access terminal for the safety <strong>of</strong> its<br />
tenant. Each room is furnished with a single<br />
bed, study table and chair, wardrobe, fan and<br />
curtains. Students share a common area,<br />
kitchen and two bathrooms. The apartment<br />
comes with a dining set and refrigerator.<br />
Rental is between RM270.00 and RM450.00<br />
per month and includes utilities.<br />
Due to the varying nature <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>f-campus<br />
accommodation costs, all costs in this section are<br />
indicative only.<br />
Option AX<br />
(twin, master bedroom)<br />
Option A<br />
( twin, master bedroom)<br />
Option ASX<br />
( single, master bedroom)<br />
Option BX<br />
( large twin with fan)<br />
Option B<br />
(medium twin with fan)<br />
Option C<br />
( small twin with fan)<br />
Option D<br />
(single with fan)<br />
monthly rental<br />
RM420<br />
RM370<br />
RM450<br />
RM370<br />
RM320<br />
RM270<br />
RM420<br />
Monthly<br />
RM1,195 - 1,832<br />
Private rental and share accommodation<br />
You may choose to rent an apartment on your<br />
own or rent a house or apartment with other<br />
students. If you require such accommodation<br />
you are advised to contact the university. A data<br />
base <strong>of</strong> these accommodation may be obtained<br />
from Student Services. Viewing <strong>of</strong> the premises<br />
can be arranged.<br />
You are advised to consider a short-term<br />
lodging option when you first arrive and then<br />
look for a place after you are more settled.<br />
For private rental, the student is normally<br />
required to sign a tenancy agreement with the<br />
landlord.<br />
Temporary accommodation<br />
New students who seek <strong>of</strong>f-campus housing<br />
are advised to lodge temporarily at budget<br />
hotels while looking for suitable<br />
accommodation. Budget hotel rates may range<br />
from RM50 to RM150 per night. You may seek<br />
the assistance <strong>of</strong> Business Development and<br />
Communications for help in locating budget<br />
hotels.<br />
Living expenses<br />
The cost <strong>of</strong> living in Kuching is affordable<br />
although this depends on your lifestyle. As a<br />
guide, the monthly expenditure starts from a<br />
minimum <strong>of</strong> about RM1,200 to RM1,800.<br />
NOTE:<br />
* Prices listed are current for <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Please check<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/student_<br />
operations/accommodation<br />
for up-to-date information on<br />
accommodation<br />
A request for air-conditioning is available<br />
for master bedrooms only. You are advised<br />
to book at least six weeks ahead, and a<br />
booking fee is required.<br />
A complimentary shuttle service to and<br />
from the campus is provided.<br />
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Foundation,<br />
Diploma,<br />
Undergraduate<br />
and Postgraduate<br />
Programs <strong>2012</strong><br />
KEY<br />
Codes<br />
M Fees for Malaysian students<br />
I Fees for International students<br />
RM Ringgit Malaysia<br />
AM Advanced Maths<br />
MA Maths (any)<br />
PHY Physics<br />
SC Science<br />
CS – <strong>Course</strong> Search<br />
Refer to <strong>Course</strong> Search for more information<br />
about this program: www.swinburne.edu.my/<br />
courses/<br />
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COURSE DURATION INTAKE <strong>2012</strong> INDICATIVE<br />
FEES*<br />
COMMERCE / BUSINESS<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Foundation Studies (Business) 1 year Jan, Apr, Sep M: RM13,200 /<br />
I: RM16,100 total<br />
Diploma <strong>of</strong> Business 2.5 - 3 years Apr, Sep M: RM7,000 /<br />
I: RM8,080 annual<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM17,100 /<br />
I: RM20,000 annual<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce (Accounting) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM17,100 /<br />
I: RM20,000 annual<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce (Accounting & Finance) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM17,100 /<br />
I: RM20,000 annual<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce (Finance) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM17,100 /<br />
I: RM20,000 annual<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce (Human Resource Management) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM17,100 /<br />
I: RM20,000 annual<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce (International Business) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM17,100 /<br />
I: RM20,000 annual<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce (Management) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM17,100 /<br />
I: RM20,000 annual<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce (Marketing) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM17,100 /<br />
I: RM20,000 annual<br />
DESIGN<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Foundation Studies (Design) 1 year Jan, Apr, Sep M: RM13,200 /<br />
I: RM16,100 total<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Design (Graphic Design) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 /<br />
I: RM25,300 annual<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Design (Multimedia Design) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 /<br />
I: RM25,300 annual<br />
ENGINEERING<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Foundation Studies (Engineering/Science) 1 year Jan, Apr, Sep M: RM13,200 /<br />
I: RM16,100 total<br />
Diploma <strong>of</strong> Engineering 3 years Apr, Sep M: RM8,200 /<br />
I: RM9,280 annual<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering (Civil Engineering) 4 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 /<br />
I: RM25,250 annual<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering (Civil Engineering) / Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce 5 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 /<br />
I: RM25,250 annual<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering (Electrical & Electronic Engineering) 4 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 /<br />
I: RM25,250 annual<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) 4 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 /<br />
I: RM25,250 annual<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) / Bachelor <strong>of</strong><br />
Commerce<br />
5 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 /<br />
I: RM25,250 annual<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics) 4 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 /<br />
I: RM25,250 annual<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics) / Bachelor <strong>of</strong><br />
Science (Computer Science and S<strong>of</strong>tware Engineering)<br />
5 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 /<br />
I: RM25,250 annual<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering) 4 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 /<br />
I: RM25,250 annual<br />
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Foundation Studies (Information <strong>Technology</strong>/Multimedia) 1 year Jan, Apr, Sep M: RM13,200 /<br />
I: RM16,100 total<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Information and Communication <strong>Technology</strong> 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM17,100 /<br />
I: RM20,000 annual<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science (Computer Science and S<strong>of</strong>tware Engineering) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM17,100 /<br />
I: RM20,000 annual<br />
PREREQUISITE<br />
SUBJECTS<br />
PAGE<br />
Nil 16<br />
Pass in Maths, credit in 16<br />
Maths for Accounting<br />
major<br />
Nil 17<br />
Nil 17<br />
Nil 18<br />
Nil 18<br />
Nil 18<br />
Nil 19<br />
Nil 19<br />
Nil 19<br />
Nil 20<br />
Preferably any art,<br />
design or media<br />
subject<br />
Preferably any art,<br />
design or media<br />
subject<br />
20<br />
21<br />
AM or PHY 22<br />
MA + PHY or SC 22<br />
AM 23<br />
AM 25<br />
AM 23<br />
AM 24<br />
AM 25<br />
AM 24<br />
AM 26<br />
AM 25<br />
Nil 27<br />
Nil 28<br />
MA or PHY 28
COURSE DURATION INTAKE <strong>2012</strong> INDICATIVE<br />
FEES*<br />
SCIENCE<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Foundation Studies (Engineering/Science) 1 year Jan, Apr, Sep M: RM13,200/<br />
I: RM16,100 total<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science (Biotechnology) 2.5 – 3 years Feb, Sep M: RM22,400 /<br />
I: RM25,300 annual<br />
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS BY COURSEWORK<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Management<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Arts (TESOL)<br />
1.5 years full<br />
time / 3 years<br />
part time<br />
1.5 years full<br />
time / 3 years<br />
part time<br />
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct<br />
Feb, Sep<br />
M: RM33,600/<br />
I: RM38,400 total<br />
M: RM24,000/<br />
I: RM27,600 total<br />
PREREQUISITE<br />
SUBJECTS<br />
AM or PHY 29<br />
Nil 29<br />
A recognised bachelor<br />
degree<br />
A recognised bachelor<br />
degree<br />
<br />
* Program fees<br />
The indicative tuition fees detailed in this publication relate to <strong>2012</strong> only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that tuition fees are assessed<br />
according to a student’s study load in each term, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All tuition fees are subject to annual review<br />
and may be adjusted.<br />
Additional costs<br />
Tuition fees do not include minor equipment costs that may be incurred as part <strong>of</strong> your course (e.g. statistics calculators, some design equipment, study materials, study<br />
tour etc). Contact us via email at study@swinburne.edu.my for details.<br />
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Security deposit<br />
International students are required by the Malaysian Immigration Department to make a security deposit. The deposit will be<br />
refunded upon graduation or if the student withdraws from the program. The rates <strong>of</strong> the security deposit, based on the country <strong>of</strong><br />
origin <strong>of</strong> the student, are listed below:<br />
COUNTRY<br />
Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore<br />
Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, The Philippines, Vietnam<br />
Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka<br />
Australia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, Pacific Islands<br />
Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Oman, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey,<br />
Turkmenistan, UAE, Uzbekistan, Yemen<br />
Africa, Europe, Mauritius, USA<br />
Note: Security deposit for countries not listed above will be determined on a case-by-case basis.<br />
SECURITY DEPOSIT (RM)<br />
RM750.00<br />
RM1,500.00<br />
RM2,000.00<br />
RM2,500.00<br />
RM3,000.00<br />
RM3,500.00<br />
Other fees<br />
MALAYSIAN STUDENTS ONLY<br />
Application fee<br />
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY<br />
Processing fee (non-refundable) includes those for visa processing, medical exam, application and registration<br />
and student pass.<br />
Medical insurance:<br />
Diploma/Degree/Master <strong>of</strong> Arts (TESOL)*<br />
Foundation<br />
Intensive English<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Management<br />
*Winter term will not be charged insurance fee<br />
Refundable deposit fee<br />
RM100.00 (one-<strong>of</strong>f)<br />
RM1,000.00 (one-<strong>of</strong>f)<br />
RM200.00 per term*<br />
RM200.00 per term<br />
RM130.00 per level<br />
RM100.00 per term<br />
Please refer to Security deposit<br />
INTAKE DATES<br />
Foundation<br />
9 Jan<br />
2 Apr<br />
3 Sept<br />
Intensive English<br />
23 Jan<br />
9 Apr<br />
25 Jun<br />
18 Sept<br />
Diploma<br />
2 Apr<br />
3 Sept<br />
TESOL<br />
20 Feb<br />
3 Sept<br />
Degree<br />
20 Feb<br />
3 Sept<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Management<br />
30 Jan<br />
30 Apr<br />
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Commerce /<br />
Business<br />
With a targeted suite <strong>of</strong> quality,<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionally oriented business<br />
programs, <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak<br />
equips you with a diverse range <strong>of</strong><br />
theoretical knowledge and<br />
practical skills to prepare you for<br />
the demands <strong>of</strong> tomorrow’s<br />
business world.<br />
Program information<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses<br />
Questions?<br />
+60 82 415 353<br />
study@swinburne.edu.my<br />
Foundation Studies<br />
Business<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Foundation Studies<br />
(Business)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K022) 12/12<br />
Campus: Sarawak<br />
Duration: One year<br />
Intake: January, April, September<br />
This program is designed to prepare you for further<br />
studies in business-related fields such as accounting,<br />
finance, entrepreneurship and innovation, human<br />
resource management, international business,<br />
management and marketing. It will allow you to develop<br />
fundamental skills in communications, IT and<br />
mathematics, and introduce you to specialised business<br />
study areas such as economics, accounting and<br />
business.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
Units include: Academic and Communication Skills A and<br />
B; Innovation and Change, Introductory Mathematics,<br />
Information <strong>Technology</strong>, Law, Accounting, Marketing and<br />
Economics.<br />
Compulsory Units<br />
MPW1113 Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for those without<br />
credit in BM at SPM level)<br />
MPW1133 Malaysian Studies<br />
MPW1143 Islamic Studies (for Muslims only)<br />
MPW1153 Moral Studies (for non-Muslims only)<br />
It is a requirement by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Higher Education<br />
that all Malaysian students studying in the Private Higher<br />
Education Institutions take the compulsory units (MPW)<br />
and pass as a prerequisite for the award <strong>of</strong> certificate,<br />
diploma and degree.<br />
Malaysian students must take the MPW units in the<br />
Summer Term (January) <strong>of</strong> your Foundation year.<br />
Pathways<br />
For students who have completed SPM/ ‘O’ levels or an<br />
equivalent qualification, this program provides direct<br />
entry into Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce programs at the<br />
Sarawak campus.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
With further studies, graduates will be equipped for<br />
careers in accounting, administration, e-commerce,<br />
human resources, international business, management,<br />
marketing, public relations, s<strong>of</strong>tware development or<br />
system analysis, depending on the Bachelor’s program<br />
and major specialisation selected.<br />
DIPLOMA Program<br />
Business<br />
Diploma <strong>of</strong> Business<br />
KPT/JPS (F4 - K042) 12/15<br />
Campus: Sarawak<br />
Duration: 2.5 – 3 years<br />
Intake: April, September<br />
The Diploma <strong>of</strong> Business is designed to develop students<br />
as employable knowledge workers in the world <strong>of</strong><br />
business. Students gain a broad business education that<br />
is further enhanced with studies in the areas <strong>of</strong><br />
accounting, management, marketing, visual<br />
communication and information systems.<br />
The program balances theory and practice, and stresses<br />
on the instillation <strong>of</strong> values, ethics and attitudes to enable<br />
graduates to demonstrate:<br />
• knowledge and comprehension on fundamental<br />
principles <strong>of</strong> their chosen field <strong>of</strong> study<br />
• use the knowledge and comprehension through<br />
methods that indicate pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism in employment;<br />
• attain team and interpersonal skills appropriate to<br />
employment<br />
• become responsible members <strong>of</strong> society<br />
• use independent learning skills in further education<br />
Takudzwa Kathleen Zinyakatira,<br />
Zimbabwe<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Foundation Studies<br />
(Business)<br />
“The lectures are well delivered although<br />
each lecturer has a different approach. Also,<br />
more information on the subjects is easily<br />
available.<br />
The culture on campus is very diverse but<br />
I’ve learned to adapt and communicate<br />
effectively.”<br />
Program Structure<br />
This program has five majors or streams: Accounting,<br />
Information Systems, Management, Marketing and Visual<br />
Communication.<br />
The student will have to choose one <strong>of</strong> these streams<br />
and must complete all eight core and 16 stream units for<br />
a total <strong>of</strong> 24 units.<br />
Units Offered<br />
Common units<br />
Developing Language and Learning Skills; Interpreting<br />
Business Data; Acquiring Business Awareness; Using<br />
Information <strong>Technology</strong>; Reading and Speaking English<br />
for Business; Using Basic Concepts <strong>of</strong> Economics;<br />
Recording Financial Transactions; Creating 2D Animation.<br />
Stream units<br />
Accounting Stream<br />
Contract Law; Financial Accounting Systems; Introduction<br />
to Entrepreneurship; Introduction to Finance;<br />
Management Accounting; Microeconomics;<br />
Organisational Behaviour; Preparing Financial<br />
Statements; Using Computerised Accounting Systems<br />
Information Systems Stream<br />
Analysing and Designing Databases; Analysing System<br />
Requirements; Business Data Communication and<br />
Networks; Developing Business Applications in .NET;<br />
Creating Databases; Developing Web Applications;<br />
Managing Projects; Modelling System Requirements;<br />
Organisational Behaviour; Programming in .NET.<br />
Management Stream<br />
Introduction to Entrepreneurship; Introduction to Human<br />
Resource Management; Management Accounting;<br />
Managing Projects; Marketing Planning;<br />
Microeconomics; Organisational Behaviour; Preparing<br />
Financial Statements; Using Computerised Accounting<br />
Systems.<br />
Marketing Stream<br />
Buyer Behaviour; Integrated Marketing Communication;<br />
Marketing Planning; Marketing Research;<br />
Microeconomics; Organisational Behaviour; Preparing<br />
Financial Statements; Selling and Sales Management,<br />
Using Computerised Accounting Systems.<br />
Visual Communication Stream<br />
Context and Culture; Creating 2D Character Animation;<br />
Creating Digital Design; Creating Graphic Design; Design<br />
Studies; Imaging for Narrative and Storyboards;<br />
Interactive Design for Web <strong>Technology</strong>; Introduction to<br />
Entrepreneurship; Typography; Understanding<br />
Contemporary Design Issues.<br />
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DIPLOMA Program continued<br />
Pathways and Articulation<br />
If the student wishes to further their tertiary study, the<br />
attainment <strong>of</strong> this qualification will provide students with<br />
a pathway into <strong>Swinburne</strong>’s Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce,<br />
Design, or Information and Communication <strong>Technology</strong><br />
programs.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
Accounting graduates could be employed or self-employed<br />
in the areas <strong>of</strong> accounting and financial management.<br />
Information systems graduates could be employed or<br />
self-employed in a wide range <strong>of</strong> fields in business and<br />
information technology. Graduates will be able to work in<br />
systems analysis and design, database design, technical<br />
programming, IT project management and web<br />
programming.<br />
Management graduates could be employed or<br />
self-employed in a wide range <strong>of</strong> fields for example in<br />
business management, human resources, marketing and<br />
sales management, international trade, and manufacturing<br />
management.<br />
Marketing graduates are well poised to move directly into<br />
employment, pursuing job roles across a variety <strong>of</strong> different<br />
industry sectors with focus in sales and marketing<br />
management. Possible careers relevant to this qualification<br />
include product development, customer service, sales and<br />
marketing, advertising and promotion, communication and<br />
market research.<br />
Visual Communication graduates could be employed or<br />
self-employed in a wide range <strong>of</strong> fields in business,<br />
marketing, advertising and design. Graduates will be able<br />
to work as marketing designers, advertising <strong>of</strong>ficers/<br />
executives, junior graphic designers, web designers and<br />
multimedia designers.<br />
Madina Zhandakulova, Kazakhstan<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce (Accounting)<br />
“My lecturers know their subjects well and<br />
are very confident when they teach. The<br />
quality <strong>of</strong> education is good. In class we are<br />
encouraged to participate actively and to get<br />
to know everyone well, which is actually for<br />
our benefit. The culture and lifestyle in<br />
Kuching are good too. The people here are<br />
so nice. It’s a peaceful city so it’s a good<br />
place to study.”<br />
<strong>University</strong> degrees<br />
Commerce<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K018) 12/14<br />
Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn<br />
Duration: 2.5 - 3 years<br />
Intake: Sarawak – February, September<br />
Hawthorn - February, August, September*<br />
* September intake is only available to students<br />
progressing from Unilink Business<br />
The Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce prepares students for a<br />
career in the business pr<strong>of</strong>ession. You will be required to<br />
undertake a pr<strong>of</strong>essional major in an area <strong>of</strong><br />
specialisation, and combine it with either a co-major or<br />
two minors. You can choose from a range <strong>of</strong> co-majors or<br />
minors that add depth or breadth to your degree.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
This program has a prescribed structure:<br />
• A pr<strong>of</strong>essional major consisting <strong>of</strong> 16 units<br />
• Eight additional units that can be undertaken either<br />
as a co-major (8units), two minors (4 units each)<br />
• One zero-credit unit, Careers in the Curriculum<br />
Students are introduced to key fundamental concepts<br />
behind certain business disciplines, which include the<br />
following basic knowledge units: Accounting for<br />
Managers, Microeconomics, Introduction to Business<br />
Law, Organisation and Management.<br />
For specific unit information,<br />
visit swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
Career opportunities<br />
You could be employed or self-employed in a wide range<br />
<strong>of</strong> fields such as accountancy, business management,<br />
financial management, human resources, marketing and<br />
sales management, international trade and<br />
manufacturing management. For specific career<br />
opportunities <strong>of</strong> individual majors, refer to the individual<br />
Commerce majors.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional recognition<br />
Depending on the specialisation selected, graduates may<br />
be eligible for membership to the following organisations:<br />
Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI), CPA<br />
Australia (CPAA), Institute <strong>of</strong> Chartered Accountants in<br />
Australia (ICAA), Institute <strong>of</strong> Internal Auditors (IIA),<br />
National Institute <strong>of</strong> Accountants (NIA), the Chartered<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Management Accountants (CIMA), Australian<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Banking and Finance, Financial Services<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Australasia, Australian Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Management (AIM), Australian Marketing Institute (AMI),<br />
Australian Market and Social Research Society (AMSRS)<br />
and the Institute <strong>of</strong> Corporate Managers, Secretaries and<br />
Administrators.<br />
Accounting<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce (Accounting)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K006) 10/15<br />
Duration: 2.5 – 3 years<br />
Intake: Sarawak - February, September<br />
Hawthorn - February, August, September*<br />
* The September intake is only available to students<br />
progressing from the Diploma <strong>of</strong> Business (UniLink).<br />
Accounting is the language <strong>of</strong> business. By developing<br />
skills in this area, students will be able to operate on a<br />
global stage; evaluating, analysing and communicating<br />
the financial position and financial performance <strong>of</strong> an<br />
organisation or individual. They will also understand<br />
business issues and processes allowing them to provide<br />
information that forms the basis <strong>of</strong> key business<br />
decisions. Those who are talented can further progress to<br />
senior management or board positions.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
This course has a prescribed structure:<br />
• A pr<strong>of</strong>essional major consisting <strong>of</strong> 16 units<br />
• Two mandatory final year capstone units<br />
• Six additional units, comprising one minor (4 units)<br />
and two electives<br />
• One zero-credit unit, Careers in the Curriculum.<br />
Units include: Accounting for Managers, Organisation and<br />
Management, Introduction to Business Information<br />
Systems, Microeconomics, Quantitative Analysis,<br />
Introduction to Business Law, Financial Information<br />
Systems, Finance, Management Accounting for Planning<br />
and Control, Analysis for Competitive Advantage,<br />
Financial Accounting, Accounting Theory, Auditing,<br />
Company Law, Taxation, Macroeconomics, Integrative<br />
Business Practice and Industry Consulting Project.<br />
For specific unit information, visit<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
Career opportunities<br />
An accounting degree can lead to a wide range <strong>of</strong><br />
positions in the vast, modern global market. You may find<br />
career opportunities in pr<strong>of</strong>essional accounting practices<br />
and consultancies, fund management, general<br />
management, financial planning or in small businesses.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional recognition<br />
Graduates are eligible to apply for membership with CPA<br />
Australia (CPAA), the Institute <strong>of</strong> Chartered Accountants<br />
<strong>of</strong> Australia (ICAA), the National Institute <strong>of</strong> Accountants<br />
(NIA), the Chartered Institute <strong>of</strong> Management Accountants<br />
(CIMA) and the Association <strong>of</strong> Chartered Certified<br />
Accountants (ACCA).<br />
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<strong>University</strong> degrees continued<br />
Accounting and Finance<br />
Finance<br />
Human Resource Management<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce (Accounting<br />
and Finance)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K032) 12/14<br />
Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn<br />
Duration: 2.5 - 3years<br />
Intake: Sarawak - February, September<br />
Hawthorn - February, August, September*<br />
* The September intake is only available to students<br />
progressing from the Diploma <strong>of</strong> Business (UniLink).<br />
A combination <strong>of</strong> accounting and finance disciplines, this<br />
program prepares you for a leading-edge career in<br />
accounting, investment and finance industries. It<br />
introduces the concepts <strong>of</strong> various study areas including<br />
accounting, finance, management, statistics, economics,<br />
business law and information systems.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
This course has a prescribed structure:<br />
• 21 accounting and finance specialisation units<br />
• Two mandatory final year capstone units<br />
• One zero-credit unit, Careers in the Curriculum.<br />
Units include: Accounting for Managers, Organisation and<br />
Management, Introduction to Business Information<br />
Systems, Microeconomics, Quantitative Analysis,<br />
Introduction to Business Law, Financial Information<br />
Systems, Finance, Management Accounting for Planning<br />
and Control, Analysis for Competitive Advantage,<br />
Financial Accounting, Accounting Theory, Auditing,<br />
Company Law, Taxation, Macroeconomics, Financial<br />
Planning and Investment, Advanced Finance, Banking<br />
and Financial Markets, Financial Institutions and<br />
Monetary Policy, International Finance, Finance Law,<br />
Integrative Business Practice and Industry Consulting<br />
Project.<br />
For specific unit information, visit<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
Career opportunities<br />
Accounting and finance are highly sought-after fields.<br />
You may find employment with large or small companies,<br />
private practices, banks or other types <strong>of</strong> financial<br />
institutions, and government-owned entities.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional recognition<br />
Graduates are eligible to apply for membership with CPA<br />
Australia, Institute <strong>of</strong> Chartered Accountants <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
(ICAA), the National Institute <strong>of</strong> Accountants (NIA) and the<br />
Chartered Institute <strong>of</strong> Management Accountants (CIMA).<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce (Finance)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K038) 10/15<br />
Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn<br />
Duration: 2.5 - 3 years<br />
Intake: Sarawak – February, September<br />
Hawthorn - February, August, September*<br />
* September intake is only available to students<br />
progressing from Unilink Business<br />
This major explores the wide-reaching significance and<br />
power <strong>of</strong> finance in business, trade and government<br />
circles. You will delve into the worlds <strong>of</strong> financial and<br />
capital markets and explore influences on those markets,<br />
investment analysis, risk management and business<br />
investments.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
This program has a prescribed structure:<br />
• A pr<strong>of</strong>essional major consisting <strong>of</strong> 14 units<br />
• Eight additional units that can be undertaken either<br />
as a co-major (8 units) or two minors (4 units each)<br />
• Two mandatory final year capstone units<br />
• One zero-credit unit, Careers in the Curriculum<br />
Units include: Accounting for Managers, Organisation and<br />
Management, Introduction to Business Information<br />
Systems, Microeconomics, Quantitative Analysis,<br />
Introduction to Business Law, Financial Planning and<br />
Investment, Finance, Advanced Finance, Banking and<br />
Financial Markets, Financial Institutions and Monetary<br />
Policy, International Finance, Finance Law,<br />
Macroeconomics, Integrative Business Practice and<br />
Industry Consulting Project.<br />
For specific unit information, visit<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
Career opportunities<br />
Graduates may find employment in the fields such as<br />
banking, broking, consumer finance, corporate finance,<br />
economic analysis, financial analysis and forecasting,<br />
funds management, international banking, insurance,<br />
investment management, merchant banking and treasury<br />
management.<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce (Human<br />
Resource Management)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K007) 10/15<br />
Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn<br />
Duration: 2.5 - 3 years<br />
Intake: Sarawak – February, September<br />
Hawthorn - February, August, September*<br />
* September intake is only available to students<br />
progressing from Unilink Business<br />
You will learn how to manage and coordinate people to<br />
achieve strategic business objectives. Human resource<br />
management includes staff recruitment and selection,<br />
employee relations management, staff training and<br />
development, job evaluation, change management and<br />
occupational health and safety.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
This program has a prescribed structure:<br />
• A pr<strong>of</strong>essional major consisting <strong>of</strong> 16 units<br />
• Eight additional units that can be undertaken either<br />
as a co-major (8 units) or two minors (4 units each)<br />
• One zero-credit unit, Careers in the Curriculum<br />
Units include: Accounting for Managers, Microeconomics,<br />
Organisation and Management, Introduction to Business<br />
Law, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Fundamental <strong>of</strong><br />
Marketing, Organisational Behaviour, Organising and<br />
Organisation, Human Resource Management, Human<br />
Resource Development, Leadership and Organisation<br />
Dynamics, International Human Resource Management,<br />
Managing Workplace Relations, Strategic Human<br />
Resource Management and Entrepreneurship, Integrative<br />
Business Practice and Industry Consulting Project.<br />
For specific unit information, visit<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
Career opportunities<br />
Once you have completed your degree, you may seek<br />
employment in many areas, including human resources,<br />
training and talent management, recruitment, change<br />
management, quality coordination, occupational health<br />
and safety, employee relations and enterprise bargaining.<br />
Opportunities are available in nearly every business in<br />
every sector.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional recognition<br />
This degree has been specifically designed for students<br />
seeking recognition by the Australian Human Resources<br />
Institute (AHRI).<br />
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International Business<br />
Management<br />
Marketing<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce (International<br />
Business)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K008) 10/15<br />
Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn<br />
Duration: 2.5 - 3 years<br />
Intake: Sarawak – February, September<br />
Hawthorn - February, August, September*<br />
* September intake is only available to students<br />
progressing from Unilink Business<br />
In this major you will discover the importance <strong>of</strong> culture,<br />
politics, trade and business policies, time zones,<br />
economic systems, currencies and business customs,<br />
and their effects on an organisation with international<br />
interests.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
This course has a prescribed structure:<br />
• A pr<strong>of</strong>essional major consisting <strong>of</strong> 16 units<br />
• Eight additional units that can be undertaken either<br />
as a co-major (8 units) or two minors (4 units each)<br />
• One zero-credit unit, Careers in the Curriculum<br />
Units include: Accounting for Managers, Microeconomics,<br />
Organisation and Management, Fundamentals <strong>of</strong><br />
Marketing, International Finance and Law, Foundations <strong>of</strong><br />
International Business, Introduction to Business Law,<br />
South East Asia-Business Context , International<br />
Marketing, Global Logistics Management, International<br />
Investment & Economic Development, International<br />
Business Strategies, Comparative Regional Business, ,<br />
Integrative Business Practice, Industry Consulting Project<br />
and European Union in the Business Context or Australian<br />
Global Business Perspectives or Northeast Asia and India<br />
Business Context.<br />
For specific unit information, visit<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
Career opportunities<br />
This program will be your first step towards a rewarding<br />
career in international trade, finance, marketing, tourism,<br />
hospitality, government departments, multinational<br />
organisations and financial institutions that seek to serve<br />
international clients.<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce (Management)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K028) 10/15<br />
Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn<br />
Duration: 2.5 - 3 years<br />
Intake: Sarawak – February, September<br />
Hawthorn - February, August, September*<br />
* September intake is only available to students<br />
progressing from Unilink Business<br />
In this major you will learn the importance <strong>of</strong> managers<br />
within business and discover how key resources must be<br />
planned, monitored and controlled to best meet strategic<br />
business objectives. You will develop the skills to manage<br />
yourself, organise and lead others, evaluate current<br />
situations and make creative and well-informed<br />
decisions, while learning to be an ethical and socially<br />
responsible manager.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
This program has a prescribed structure:<br />
• A pr<strong>of</strong>essional major consisting <strong>of</strong> 16 units<br />
• Eight additional units that can be undertaken either<br />
as a co-major (8 units) or two minors (4 units each<br />
• One zero-credit unit, Careers in the Curriculum<br />
Units include: Accounting for Managers, Fundamentals <strong>of</strong><br />
Marketing, Quantitative Analysis, Microeconomics,<br />
Introduction to Business Law, Organisation and<br />
Management, Introduction to Business Information<br />
Systems, Macroeconomics, Organisational Behaviour,<br />
Organising & Organisation, Leadership and Organisation<br />
Dynamics, Company Law, Management Decision Making<br />
(Non-Accounting Stream), Entrepreneurship and Social<br />
Responsibility, Integrative Business Practice and Industry<br />
Consulting Project.<br />
For specific unit information, visit<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
Career opportunities<br />
Graduates skilled in management may find employment<br />
in a wide range <strong>of</strong> industries and positions. The skills<br />
acquired in your degree will equip you for roles with<br />
supervisory and management potential, in the fields such<br />
as business administration, planning and design, quality<br />
assurance, customer services, project management,<br />
events management and change management.<br />
investment management, merchant banking and treasury<br />
management.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional recognition<br />
Graduates may be eligible for membership <strong>of</strong> Chartered<br />
Secretaries Australia and the Australian Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Management (AIM).<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce (Marketing)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K005) 10/15<br />
Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn<br />
Duration: 2.5 - 3 years<br />
Intake: Sarawak – February, September<br />
Hawthorn - February, August, September*<br />
* September intake is only available to students<br />
progressing from Unilink Business<br />
Marketing pr<strong>of</strong>essionals need to understand their<br />
markets, research customers’ needs and wants and<br />
appreciate internal capabilities and objectives. In this<br />
program, you will explore the significance <strong>of</strong> marketing in<br />
the wider business context, and how business results are<br />
achieved through the development and endorsement <strong>of</strong> a<br />
customer focus. Areas <strong>of</strong> study include market research,<br />
buyer behaviour, marketing metrics, marketing planning,<br />
advertising and promotion.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
This program has a prescribed structure:<br />
• A pr<strong>of</strong>essional major consisting <strong>of</strong> 16 units<br />
• Eight additional units that can be undertaken either<br />
as a co-major (8 units) or two minors (4 units each)<br />
• One zero-credit unit, Careers in the Curriculum<br />
Units include: Fundamentals <strong>of</strong> Marketing, Accounting for<br />
Managers, Microeconomics, Quantitative Analysis,<br />
Organisation and Management, Introduction to Business<br />
Law, Buyer Behaviour, Marketing Research, Marketing<br />
Law, Marketing Decision Analysis, Marketing Planning,<br />
Selling and Sales Management, Integrated Marketing<br />
Communication, Strategic Marketing, Integrative<br />
Business Practice and Industry Consulting Project.<br />
For specific unit information, visit<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
Career opportunities<br />
Marketing degree can open up a world <strong>of</strong> exciting and<br />
varied career opportunities in a wide range <strong>of</strong> fields,<br />
including services marketing, advertising, public<br />
relations, product and brand management, business<br />
development, events and promotions, e-marketing,<br />
communications, market research and analysis, direct<br />
marketing and international marketing.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional recognition<br />
Graduates may be eligible to become associates <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Australian Marketing and Social Research Society<br />
(AMSRS) and the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI).<br />
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Design<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong>’s design program allow<br />
you to immerse yourself in a world<br />
<strong>of</strong> ideas, while gaining the<br />
hands-on skills you need for<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional success. We<br />
encourage creativity and<br />
individuality, producing exceptional<br />
graduates who win recognition<br />
and awards for their outstanding<br />
work.<br />
Program information<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses<br />
Questions?<br />
+60 82 415 353<br />
study@swinburne.edu.my<br />
Foundation Studies<br />
Design<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Foundation Studies<br />
(Design)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K024) 12/12<br />
Campus: Sarawak<br />
Duration: One year<br />
Intake: January, April, September<br />
This program is designed to prepare you for further<br />
studies in areas such as communication design (graphic<br />
design) and digital media design (multimedia design). It<br />
will allow you to develop communication, IT and<br />
mathematical skills and introduce you to specialised<br />
design units such as graphic design, drawing and<br />
illustration.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
Units include: Academic and Communication Skills A and<br />
B; Innovation and Change; Information <strong>Technology</strong>;<br />
Introductory Mathematics; Context and Culture; Graphic<br />
Design; Design Studies; Drawing and Illustration.<br />
Compulsory Units<br />
MPW1113 Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for those without<br />
credit in BM at SPM level)<br />
MPW1133 Malaysian Studies<br />
MPW1143 Islamic Studies (for Muslims only)<br />
MPW1153 Moral Studies (for non-Muslims only)<br />
It is a requirement by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Higher Education<br />
that all Malaysian students studying in the Private Higher<br />
Education Institutions take the compulsory units (MPW)<br />
and pass as a prerequisite for the award <strong>of</strong> certificate,<br />
diploma and degree.<br />
Malaysian students must take the MPW units in the<br />
Summer Term (January) <strong>of</strong> your Foundation year.<br />
Pathways<br />
For students who have completed SPM/‘O’ levels or an<br />
equivalent qualification, this program provides direct<br />
entry into the Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Design (Multimedia Design)<br />
and Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Design (Graphic Design) at the Sarawak<br />
campus.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
With further studies, graduates may become equipped<br />
for careers in areas such as communication design<br />
(graphic design), multimedia design, film and television,<br />
interior design and industrial design.<br />
<strong>University</strong> degrees<br />
Graphic Design<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Design (Graphic Design)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K036) 07/14<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Design (Communication<br />
Design)<br />
Campus: Graphic Design – Sarawak<br />
Communication Design – Prahran<br />
Duration: 2.5 – 3 years<br />
Intake: Graphic Design – February, September<br />
Communication Design – February, August<br />
These programs aim to produce designers who are<br />
imaginative, effective and well-informed. They have a<br />
strong research and technology base complemented by<br />
solid industry links. You will graduate with a diverse<br />
portfolio that reflects the ideas, production skills and<br />
experiences which will prepare you for the challenges <strong>of</strong><br />
the exciting and evolving communication/graphic design<br />
industry. Opportunities such as study tours and<br />
international exchange programs are also available to<br />
broaden your understanding <strong>of</strong> what design means<br />
internationally.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
Units include: 20th Century Design; Methods <strong>of</strong><br />
Investigation; Design Studio; Digital Design;<br />
Contemporary Design Issues; Introduction to<br />
Communication Design; Typography; Form and Structure<br />
for Communication Design; Photography in<br />
Communication Design; Typography for Publication;<br />
Package Design; Branding and Identity; Communication<br />
Design Strategy; Design for Production; Publication<br />
Design; Information and Interface Design.<br />
Plus Co-Major Units (8 units)<br />
Or Minor 1 (4 units) and Minor 2 (4 units)<br />
Co-Major, Minor 1 and Minor 2 units are predetermined<br />
by the school<br />
Career opportunities<br />
Employment may be found in design consultancies,<br />
advertising, info graphics, design management,<br />
publishing, merchandising, packaging design,<br />
communication strategy or design research.<br />
For more information visit:<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
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Jong Mei Sien, Malaysia<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Design (Graphic Design)<br />
Multimedia Design<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Design (Multimedia<br />
Design)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K027) 11/13<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Design (Digital Media<br />
Design)<br />
“I enjoy drawing and design so this program<br />
is perfect for me. The classes are clear and<br />
reasonably easy to follow while the subjects<br />
are fascinating and challenging.<br />
The lecturers have been helpful with<br />
learning materials which are useful for our<br />
assignments and projects.”<br />
Campus: Multimedia – Sarawak<br />
Digital Media – Prahran<br />
Duration: 2.5 – 3 years<br />
Intake: Multimedia – February, September<br />
Digital Media – February, August<br />
In these programs you will learn to bring together<br />
research, creative design thinking and industry-relevant<br />
technical skills for a range <strong>of</strong> multimedia applications<br />
including web, interactive digital media, handheld mobile<br />
devices and digital film and television production. The<br />
study <strong>of</strong> time-based sequence design provides you with<br />
expertise in animation, 3D modelling, digital video, audio<br />
media and communication design for electronic media.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
Units include: 20th Century Design; Methods <strong>of</strong><br />
Investigation; Design Studio; Digital Design;<br />
Contemporary Design Issues; 2D Animation; Imaging for<br />
Narrative and Storyboards; Interactive Design for Web<br />
<strong>Technology</strong>; 2D Character Animation; Interactive Design<br />
for Games and Web Applications; Digital Video Camera<br />
Techniques; Typography for Screen and Motion; Group<br />
Research Project; Multimedia Design New Technologies;<br />
Individual Research Project; Multimedia Design:<br />
Advanced <strong>Technology</strong>.<br />
Plus Co-Major Units (8 units)<br />
Or Minor 1 (4 units) and Minor 2 (4 units)<br />
Co-Major, Minor 1 and Minor 2 units are predetermined<br />
by the School<br />
Career opportunities<br />
Graduates may find work in design consultancies, design<br />
management, advertising agencies, media and<br />
entertainment studios, music video or corporate<br />
promotional video production, postproduction studios,<br />
video games entertainment, online educational games or<br />
web design and development.<br />
For more information visit:<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
Game design project<br />
DMMD312 Multimedia Design: New Technologies<br />
Game designed by<br />
Steven Kizito Bukenya 4230728 (leader), Ronald Gary 4208757,<br />
Mohsen Nakhaei 4195817, Sailaja Naidu Indran 4219155<br />
Game designed by<br />
Cheong Jo-Ann 4211197, Cheong Sue-Ann 4211189,<br />
Chang Zhi Wei 4192915, Tracy Ling 4206444<br />
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Engineering<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> is dedicated to<br />
maximising career opportunities<br />
for engineering graduates. Not<br />
only will you gain a comprehensive<br />
theoretical understanding, you will<br />
also undertake real-world learning<br />
for the 21st century.<br />
Program information<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses<br />
Questions?<br />
+60 82 415 353<br />
study@swinburne.edu.my<br />
Foundation Studies<br />
Engineering/Science<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Foundation Studies<br />
(Engineering/Science)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K023) 12/12<br />
Campus: Sarawak<br />
Duration: One year<br />
Intake: January, April, September<br />
This program equips you for further studies across a<br />
range <strong>of</strong> science- and engineering-related areas<br />
including engineering, biotechnology and<br />
telecommunication and network engineering. It will allow<br />
you to develop fundamental communication, IT and<br />
mathematics skills and to select foundation-studies<br />
streams in areas such as physics, chemistry, engineering,<br />
mathematics and computer programming.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
Units include: Academic and Communication Skills A and<br />
B; Innovation and Change; Introductory Mathematics;<br />
Information <strong>Technology</strong>; Science/Engineering<br />
Mathematics A and B; Physics or Chemistry.<br />
Compulsory Units<br />
MPW1113 Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for those without<br />
credit in BM at SPM level)<br />
MPW1133 Malaysian Studies<br />
MPW1143 Islamic Studies (for Muslims only)<br />
MPW1153 Moral Studies (for non-Muslims only)<br />
It is a requirement by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Higher Education<br />
that all Malaysian students studying in the Private Higher<br />
Education Institutions take the compulsory units (MPW)<br />
and pass as a prerequisite for the award <strong>of</strong> certificate,<br />
diploma and degree.<br />
Malaysian students must take the MPW units in the<br />
Summer Term (January) <strong>of</strong> your Foundation year.<br />
Pathways<br />
For students who have completed SPM/‘O’ levels or an<br />
equivalent qualification, this course provides direct entry<br />
into the degree courses at the Sarawak campus.<br />
Students can also progress into the degree transfer<br />
program at Hawthorn campus, UniLink Engineering,<br />
which prepares them for second-year entry into a related<br />
bachelor degree.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
With further studies, graduates may be equipped for<br />
careers in areas such as engineering, biotechnology,<br />
computer systems design, management, manufacturing,<br />
medicine, mining, network administration,<br />
telecommunications and transport.<br />
For more information visit:<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
DIPLOMA<br />
Engineering<br />
Diploma <strong>of</strong> Engineering<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K40) 12/15<br />
Campus: Sarawak<br />
Duration: 3 years<br />
Intake: April, September<br />
Diploma <strong>of</strong> Engineering is a 3-year program that leads to<br />
2 different engineering discipline specializations – Civil<br />
and Mechanical. Each discipline is further divided into<br />
the academic and vocational streams. In the academic<br />
stream, students will be allocated advanced technical<br />
units designed to facilitate their entry into degree<br />
programs upon completion. In the vocational stream,<br />
students will be allocated hands-on and skills<br />
development units to prepare them for entry into the<br />
industry workforce.<br />
Program Structure<br />
The Diploma <strong>of</strong> Engineering consists <strong>of</strong> a total <strong>of</strong> 32 units<br />
with a combination <strong>of</strong> theoretical and practical exposure<br />
(excluding the MPW units). Students opting for vocational<br />
stream are required to take the units under Electives I<br />
while students opting for academic stream are required<br />
to take units under Electives II.<br />
Units include<br />
Common Units<br />
Engineering Mathematics 1 & 2, Engineering Physics 1 &<br />
2, General English 1& 2, Workshop Technologies and<br />
Projects, IT & Communications; Engineering Materials,<br />
Introduction to Programming, Technical Communication<br />
and Practices, Technical English 1 & 2, Engineering<br />
Mechanics 1 (Static) and 2 (Dynamic), Introduction to<br />
Electrical <strong>Technology</strong>, Fluid Mechanics, Workplace<br />
Communication Skills.<br />
Stream Units<br />
Civil Engineering Stream<br />
Civil Engineering Projects, Reinforced Concrete Design,<br />
Structural Steel Design, Project & Construction<br />
Management, Civil Engineering Laboratory 1 & 2,<br />
Geomechanics & Geotechnical Engineering, Research<br />
Project.<br />
Mechanical Engineering Stream<br />
Instrumentation and Measurements, Strength <strong>of</strong> Material,<br />
Introduction to Mechatronics, Electrical Machines,<br />
System Modelling and Control, Manufacturing<br />
<strong>Technology</strong>, Mechanical engineering Design, Design<br />
Project.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
Graduates are equipped for careers as technical <strong>of</strong>ficers<br />
performing operation, planning, analysis and supervision<br />
in relevant industries. The program is also a pathway to<br />
one <strong>of</strong> <strong>Swinburne</strong>’s engineering degree programs.<br />
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Mohamad Nazari bin Mohamad Zaidi,<br />
Malaysia<br />
Diploma <strong>of</strong> Electronic Engineering<br />
“I chose electronic engineering because I<br />
think it is amazing. Each term, there are<br />
many new things to learn and I do this by<br />
asking questions, listening and studying<br />
more. The lectures are very good so I<br />
understand the subjects well, too.”<br />
university degrees<br />
Civil Engineering<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering (Civil<br />
Engineering)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K002) 07/16<br />
Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn<br />
Duration: Four years<br />
Intake: Sarawak – February, September<br />
Hawthorn – February, August, September*<br />
* The September intake is only available to students<br />
progressing from the Diploma <strong>of</strong> Engineering (UniLink)<br />
Civil engineering involves the design, construction and<br />
improvement <strong>of</strong> the built environment. Civil engineers<br />
provide the technical expertise and management skills to<br />
plan, design, construct, and maintain such facilities as<br />
buildings, bridges, dams, water supply systems, waste<br />
treatment systems, road and rail networks, air and sea<br />
ports.<br />
Civil engineering <strong>of</strong>fers a creative and rewarding career<br />
in many different areas that are essential to modern<br />
civilisation. Career prospects for civil engineers are good,<br />
both in Malaysia and overseas because civil engineers<br />
are responsible for the design and construction <strong>of</strong><br />
sustainable buildings and infrastructure. They will<br />
continue to be needed in considerable numbers for the<br />
foreseeable future.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
Units include: Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Engineering, Mechanics <strong>of</strong><br />
Structures, Materials and Processes, Structural<br />
Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics 1, Energy and Motion,<br />
Sustainable Design, Engineering Mathematics, Civil<br />
Engineering Project, Design <strong>of</strong> Concrete Structures,<br />
Topographical Engineering, Road Engineering, Computer<br />
Aided Engineering, Geomechanics, Urban Water<br />
Resources, Design <strong>of</strong> Steel Structures, Geotechnical<br />
Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transport<br />
Engineering, Water & Environmental Engineering,<br />
Infrastructure Design Project, Infrastructure Management<br />
Project, Research Project, Cost Engineering and<br />
Engineering Management.<br />
In addition to the above units, the successful completion<br />
<strong>of</strong> HED400 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Experience in Engineering is<br />
required for the award <strong>of</strong> the degree and can be<br />
undertaken at any stage <strong>of</strong> the program<br />
Career opportunities<br />
Career opportunities may be found in planning, design,<br />
construction management, administration, investigation or<br />
research engineering.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional recognition<br />
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with Board<br />
<strong>of</strong> Engineering Malaysia (BEM) and graduate membership<br />
<strong>of</strong> Engineers Australia (EA).<br />
Refer to <strong>Course</strong> Search for full details:<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
Electrical and Electronic<br />
Engineering<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering (Electrical and<br />
Electronic Engineering)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K003) 09/15<br />
Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn<br />
Duration: Four years<br />
Intake: Sarawak – February, September<br />
Hawthorn – February, August, September*<br />
* Hawthorn’s September intake is only available to<br />
students progressing from the Diploma <strong>of</strong> Engineering<br />
(UniLink)<br />
This broad-based program allows you to master the<br />
fundamentals <strong>of</strong> electrical and electronic engineering,<br />
with emphasis on electronic and microcontrollers-based<br />
design, operation and control <strong>of</strong> electrical machines,<br />
power-system generation and distribution, systems<br />
modelling, automation and control.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
Units include: Control Systems; Communications<br />
Principles; Digital Electronics Design; Electrical<br />
Machines; Electromagnetic Waves; Embedded<br />
Microcontrollers; Engineering Management and Business<br />
Skills; Digital Signal and Image Processing; Integrated<br />
Circuit Design, Analogue Electronics; Power Systems and<br />
Power Electronics.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
You may pursue a career as a design engineer, project<br />
planner, product designer or project manager in a wide<br />
spectrum <strong>of</strong> industries including automotive, robotics,<br />
aerospace, power industry, electronic appliances,<br />
telecommunications, defense, manufacturing and<br />
industrial research centres.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional recognition<br />
Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership<br />
<strong>of</strong> Engineers Australia.<br />
A Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering (Electrical and Electronic<br />
Engineering)/Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce is also available.<br />
Refer to <strong>Course</strong> Search for full details:<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
A Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering (Civil Engineering)/Bachelor <strong>of</strong><br />
Commerce is also available.<br />
Refer to <strong>Course</strong> Search for full details:<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
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Anil a/l Gunasekaran, Malaysia<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering<br />
(Robotics and Mechatronics)<br />
Mechanical Engineering<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering (Mechanical<br />
Engineering)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K001) 09/15<br />
Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn<br />
Duration: Four years<br />
Intake: Sarawak – February, September<br />
Hawthorn – February, August, September*<br />
* The September intake is only available to students<br />
progressing from the Diploma <strong>of</strong> Engineering (UniLink)<br />
Mechanical engineering deals with the design,<br />
manufacture and maintenance <strong>of</strong> machine components<br />
and systems, from small domestic products to highly<br />
complex power generation, vehicle and aerospace<br />
systems. You will study a combination <strong>of</strong> core<br />
engineering, business management and design units<br />
along with specialist electives. You will have the<br />
opportunity to undertake practical workshops and<br />
industry-based projects throughout the program to get<br />
you job-ready.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
Units include: Computer-Aided Engineering; Engineering<br />
Management; Fluid and Solid Mechanics; Materials and<br />
Manufacturing; Mechanical Design and Project Work;<br />
Mechanics <strong>of</strong> Structures; Control Engineering;<br />
Thermodynamics; Heat Transfer. You may also choose<br />
from a list <strong>of</strong> electives in Manufacturing Engineering,<br />
Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics or Aviation<br />
<strong>Technology</strong>.<br />
For other available minors/electives in Sarawak campus,<br />
please refer to www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
choice-<strong>of</strong>-minors.htm and/or consult the Program<br />
Coordinator <strong>of</strong> Mechanical Engineering.<br />
The successful completion <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Experience in<br />
Engineering unit is required for the award <strong>of</strong> the degree<br />
and can be taken at any stage <strong>of</strong> the program. Students<br />
have the option to do Industry-Based Learning (IBL) for<br />
six to 12 months in Year 3 Semester 2. A fee will apply<br />
for this option. IBL can be used to fulfil the requirement<br />
<strong>of</strong> HED400 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Experience in Engineering unit.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
You may find employment in many areas <strong>of</strong> industry and<br />
commerce, including automotive, aviation, transport,<br />
power, manufacturing, materials processing, appliance<br />
production, mechanical building services, mining and raw<br />
material conversion. Roles may include design,<br />
development, testing, innovation, project management,<br />
planning, research, quality control, and engineering<br />
management.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional recognition<br />
This program is accredited by Engineers Australia (EA).<br />
Graduates may be able to apply for admission to<br />
membership <strong>of</strong> EA.<br />
A Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)/<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce is also available.<br />
Refer to <strong>Course</strong> Search for full details:<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
“With many industries now becoming more<br />
automated, I think the future for robotics will<br />
be a bright one.<br />
Although I didn’t have any expectations, the<br />
lecturers are pretty good at delivering<br />
lectures and tutorials. The teaching method<br />
is generally quite good.”<br />
Robotics and Mechatronics<br />
Engineering<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering (Robotics and<br />
Mechatronics)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K017) 09/15<br />
Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn<br />
Duration: Four years<br />
Intake: Sarawak – February, September<br />
Hawthorn – February, August, September*<br />
* The September intake is only available to students<br />
progressing from the Diploma <strong>of</strong> Engineering (UniLink)<br />
This program prepares you to cross the traditional<br />
boundaries between mechanical systems, machines,<br />
computer hardware and s<strong>of</strong>tware, control and electronic<br />
design. You can choose to focus your career in any one<br />
<strong>of</strong> these fields or may seek to meet growing employment<br />
demand for multi skilled graduates from an industry that<br />
is pushing the limits <strong>of</strong> technology by exploiting the<br />
growing convergence <strong>of</strong> these fields. One such field <strong>of</strong><br />
growth is robotic systems, encompassing automated<br />
assembly plants and driverless vehicles.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
Units include: Computing, Computer-Aided Engineering;<br />
Electronics; Design and Development Project; Industrial<br />
Automation; Mechatronics System Design; Mechanical<br />
Design; Robotic Control; S<strong>of</strong>tware Engineering.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
You may find employment as systems maintenance and<br />
design engineer, project planner, product designer or<br />
project manager in a range <strong>of</strong> industries including<br />
robotics, aerospace, chemical, defense, automotive,<br />
manufacturing and industrial research.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional recognition<br />
Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership<br />
<strong>of</strong> Engineers Australia (EA). This program has also been<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionally accredited by Board <strong>of</strong> Engineers Malaysia<br />
(BEM) (<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak only).<br />
A Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics)/<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science (Computer Science and S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
Engineering) are also available.<br />
Refer to <strong>Course</strong> Search for full details:<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
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university degrees continued<br />
Telecommunication and<br />
Network Engineering<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering<br />
(Telecommunication and Network<br />
Engineering)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K004) 09/15<br />
Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn<br />
Duration: Four years<br />
Intake: Sarawak – February, September<br />
Hawthorn – February, August, September*<br />
* The September intake is only available to students<br />
progressing from the Diploma <strong>of</strong> Engineering (UniLink)<br />
This program aims to help you develop a broad mastery<br />
<strong>of</strong> the science and engineering principles underlying<br />
telecommunication and network engineering. You will<br />
develop skills in radio frequency telecommunications with<br />
specialisation in wireless secure communications,<br />
advanced-level networking with a strong emphasis on<br />
security, digital and analogue electronics, s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
programming and mathematics. It combines detailed<br />
theoretical learning with extensive practical experience in<br />
various aspects <strong>of</strong> networking and signal analysis used in<br />
the telecommunications/networking field.<br />
This program is a combination <strong>of</strong> studies in computer<br />
hardware, telecommunications, networks and s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
development. It is also closely aligned with industry and<br />
in preparing students for Certification in CISCO and<br />
Micros<strong>of</strong>t.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
Units include: Telecommunication Technologies; Security,<br />
Mathematics; S<strong>of</strong>tware Development; LAN Principles;<br />
Networks; Digital Electronics Design; Photonics and Fibre<br />
Optics; IP Technologies; Circuits and Electronics;<br />
Embedded Microcontrollers; Internet Technologies;<br />
Routing and Switching; Electromagnetic Waves; UNIX for<br />
Telecommunications; Digital Signal and Image<br />
Processing; Communication Information Theory; Wireless<br />
communications; Network Modelling & Analysis; Network<br />
Resilience and Security; Broadband Multimedia<br />
Networks; Design and Development project.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
You may seek employment in the telecommunications,<br />
networks, multimedia and internet technologies<br />
industries, in fields such as applications engineering;<br />
designing, installing and commissioning<br />
telecommunications equipment; network security;<br />
embedded computing/s<strong>of</strong>tware systems design; network<br />
switching and protocol design; and network analysis/<br />
design.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional recognition<br />
Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership<br />
<strong>of</strong> Engineers Australia (EA).<br />
Refer to <strong>Course</strong> Search for full details:<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
Civil / Commerce<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering (Civil<br />
Engineering)/Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K021) 10/15<br />
Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn<br />
Duration: Five years<br />
Intake: Sarawak - February, September<br />
Hawthorn - February, August, September*<br />
* The September intake is only available to students<br />
progressing from Unilink Engineering.<br />
This program is designed to increase your knowledge,<br />
skills and understanding <strong>of</strong> civil engineering principles,<br />
and provide you with a fundamental knowledge <strong>of</strong><br />
commerce studies.Typically, commerce studies<br />
commence in the third year <strong>of</strong> the program. The two<br />
accredited commerce majors are Finance and<br />
Management.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
Units include: Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Engineering, Mechanics <strong>of</strong><br />
Structures, Materials and Processes, Structural<br />
Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics 1, Energy and Motion,<br />
Sustainable Design, Engineering Mathematics, Civil<br />
Engineering Project, Design <strong>of</strong> Concrete Structures,<br />
Topographical Engineering, Road Engineering, Computer<br />
Aided Engineering, Geomechanics, Urban Water<br />
Resources, Design <strong>of</strong> Steel Structures, Geotechnical<br />
Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transport<br />
Engineering, Water & Environmental Engineering,<br />
Infrastructure Design Project, Infrastructure Management<br />
Project, Research Project.<br />
The first 2 years <strong>of</strong> the recommended study sequence<br />
are common between the single Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering<br />
and the double degree. This allows students with a<br />
suitable level <strong>of</strong> achievements to make a transition to the<br />
double degree.<br />
In addition to the above sequence, the successful<br />
completion <strong>of</strong> HED400 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional experience in<br />
Engineering is required for the award <strong>of</strong> the above<br />
degree and can be taken at any stage <strong>of</strong> the program.<br />
Students have the option to undertake Industry-Based<br />
Learning (IBL) for six to 12 months in Year 3 Semester 2.<br />
A fee will apply for this option. IBL can be used to fulfil<br />
the requirements <strong>of</strong> HED400 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Experience in<br />
Engineering.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
Graduates <strong>of</strong> this double degree program may select<br />
paths from either Civil Engineering or Commerce, or both<br />
discipline areas. Graduates will have a relatively greater<br />
advantage and flexibility in the market place compared to<br />
those with single discipline degrees.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional recognition<br />
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Engineering Malaysia (BEM) and graduate<br />
membership <strong>of</strong> Engineers, Australia (EA).<br />
Refer to <strong>Course</strong> Search for full details:<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
Mechanical / Commerce<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering (Mechanical<br />
Engineering) / Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K022) 10/15<br />
Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn<br />
Duration: Five years<br />
Intake: Sarawak - February, September<br />
Hawthorn - February, August, September*<br />
* The September intake is only available to students<br />
progressing from Unilink Engineering.<br />
This program is designed to increase your knowledge,<br />
skills and understanding <strong>of</strong> mechanical engineering<br />
principles and fundamental knowledge <strong>of</strong> commerce<br />
studies. Typically, commerce studies commence in the<br />
third year <strong>of</strong> the program. The two accredited commerce<br />
majors are Finance and Management.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
Units include: Robotics and Mechatronics Projects;<br />
Computer Aided Engineering, Material Processes and<br />
Manufacturing, Energy and Motion, Engineering<br />
Mathematics, Mechanics <strong>of</strong> Structures, Solid Mechanics,<br />
Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Control<br />
Engineering, Machine Dynamics and Design, Mechanical<br />
Systems Design, Engineering Management; and Careers<br />
in the Curriculum.<br />
In addition to these Mechanical Engineering subjects,<br />
there are 12 units <strong>of</strong> Commerce studies to be completed<br />
accordingly, depending on the selected major.<br />
The first two years <strong>of</strong> the recommended study sequence<br />
are common between the single Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering<br />
and the double degree. This allows students with a<br />
suitable level <strong>of</strong> achievements to make a transition to the<br />
double degree.<br />
The successful completion <strong>of</strong> HED400 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Experience in Engineering unit is required for the award<br />
<strong>of</strong> the above degree and can be taken at any stage <strong>of</strong> the<br />
program.<br />
Students have the option to do Industry-Based Learning<br />
(IBL) for six to 12 months in Year 3 Semester 2. A fee will<br />
apply for this option. IBL can be used to fulfil the<br />
requirement <strong>of</strong> HED400 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Experience in<br />
Engineering unit.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
Graduates <strong>of</strong> this double degree program may select<br />
paths from either Engineering or Commerce, or both<br />
discipline areas. Graduates will have an advantage in the<br />
market place compared to those with single discipline<br />
degrees.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional recognition<br />
Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership<br />
<strong>of</strong> Engineers, Australia (EA).<br />
Refer to <strong>Course</strong> Search for full details:<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
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university degrees continued<br />
Robotics and Mechatronics /<br />
Computer Science and<br />
S<strong>of</strong>tware Engineering<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering (Robotics and<br />
Mechatronics)/Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science<br />
(Computer Science and S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
Engineering)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K019) 10/15<br />
Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn<br />
Duration: Five years<br />
Intake: Sarawak - February, September<br />
Hawthorn - February, August, September*<br />
* The September intake is only available to students<br />
progressing from Unilink Engineering.<br />
This program provides a major focus on the application<br />
<strong>of</strong> advanced computing techniques on the design and<br />
operation <strong>of</strong> robotic and mechatronic systems. It<br />
combines mechanical engineering, electrical engineering<br />
and electronic and s<strong>of</strong>tware engineering in the design,<br />
development and control <strong>of</strong> diverse systems used in the<br />
manufacturing, medicine and the service industries.<br />
Graduates <strong>of</strong> this program will have extensive skills in<br />
integrating engineering with s<strong>of</strong>tware development,<br />
particularly relating to multi-disciplinary projects, and will<br />
have developed experience in working on team projects.<br />
They will also have well-developed oral, written and<br />
graphical communication skills.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
Units include: Materials and Processes, Robotics and<br />
Mechatronics Project, Electonic Systems, Engineering<br />
Mathematics, Mechanics <strong>of</strong> Structure, Energy and<br />
Motion, Circuits and Electronics, Digital Electronics<br />
Design, Technical S<strong>of</strong>tware Development, Database<br />
Analysis and Design, Structural Mechanics, Electrical<br />
Actuators and Sensors, Embedded Micro-controllers,<br />
Machine Design, Usability, Control and Automation,<br />
Object Orientated Programming in C++, Machine<br />
Dynamics, Mechatronics System Design, Internet<br />
Technologies, S<strong>of</strong>tware Development Practice, Design<br />
and Development Project, Engineering Management,<br />
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Data Communication<br />
and Security, Robotic Control, Programming in Java,<br />
Design and Development Project, S<strong>of</strong>tware Project<br />
Practice and Management, Real Time Programming,<br />
S<strong>of</strong>tware Architectures and Design, S<strong>of</strong>tware Engineering<br />
Project, S<strong>of</strong>tware Deployment and Evolution Digital Signal<br />
and Image Processing and Careers in the Curriculum.<br />
Students have the option to do Industry-Based Learning<br />
(IBL) for six to 12 months in Year 3 Semester 2. A fee will<br />
apply for this option. IBL can be used to fulfil the<br />
requirements <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Experience in Engineering<br />
unit.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
Graduates from this program can take up careers in a<br />
wide spectrum <strong>of</strong> industries including robotics,<br />
aerospace, chemical, defence, automotive and<br />
manufacturing where complex s<strong>of</strong>tware plays a major<br />
role, as well as in businesses that require extensive<br />
computer support, such as banking and commerce.<br />
Contributions can be made to these industries in a variety<br />
<strong>of</strong> roles including design engineer, s<strong>of</strong>tware engineer,<br />
project planner, product designer and project manager.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional recognition<br />
Students who compete this program are eligible to apply<br />
for membership in Engineers Australia (EA) and the<br />
Australian Computer Society (ACS).<br />
Refer to <strong>Course</strong> Search for full details:<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
Jason Yong Hsien Ming, Malaysia<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering<br />
(Robotics and Mechatronics)/Bachelor <strong>of</strong><br />
Science (Computer Science and S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
Engineering)<br />
“Nowadays, the incorporation <strong>of</strong> hardware<br />
(electronics) and s<strong>of</strong>tware is the norm. I<br />
believe that by taking this program, it will<br />
help me to become more in demand.<br />
I also plan to pursue my postgraduate<br />
studies.”<br />
The first 2 years <strong>of</strong> the recommended study sequence<br />
are common between the single Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Engineering<br />
and the double degree. This allows students with a<br />
suitable level <strong>of</strong> achievements to make a transition to the<br />
double degree.<br />
In addition to the above sequence, the successful<br />
completion <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Experience in Engineering is<br />
required for the award <strong>of</strong> the above degree and can be<br />
taken at any stage <strong>of</strong> the program.<br />
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Information and<br />
Communication<br />
Technologies<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> has moved with the<br />
times and developed a range <strong>of</strong><br />
programs that are sensitive to the<br />
demands <strong>of</strong> the modern<br />
information economy. This ensures<br />
our graduates are confident,<br />
business-savvy, work-ready<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals.<br />
Program information<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses<br />
Questions?<br />
+60 82 415 353<br />
study@swinburne.edu.my<br />
Foundation Studies<br />
Information and<br />
Communication <strong>Technology</strong><br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Foundation Studies<br />
(Information <strong>Technology</strong> Stream)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K025) 12/12<br />
Campus: Sarawak<br />
Duration: One year<br />
Intake: January, April, September<br />
This program prepares you for further studies in IT and<br />
multimedia-related fields, such as information systems<br />
and multimedia integration. You will develop fundamental<br />
communication, mathematics and multimedia design<br />
skills, and be introduced to areas such as computer<br />
programming.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
Units include: Academic and Communication Skills A and<br />
B; Innovation and Change; Introductory Mathematics;<br />
Information <strong>Technology</strong>; Multimedia, Programming 1 and<br />
2 and Science/ Engineering Mathematics A.<br />
Compulsory Units<br />
MPW1113 Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for those without<br />
credit in BM at SPM level)<br />
MPW1133 Malaysian Studies<br />
MPW1143 Islamic Studies (for Muslims only)<br />
MPW1153 Moral Studies (for non-Muslims only)<br />
Hamid Bagha, Iran<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Foundation Studies<br />
(IT/Multimedia)<br />
“The assignments we have to do have<br />
taught me to multi-task and manage my<br />
time well. I’ve also learned to look at things<br />
from different points <strong>of</strong> view. These skills<br />
will be useful in my career.”<br />
It is a requirement by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Higher Education<br />
that all Malaysian students studying in the Private Higher<br />
Education Institutions take the compulsory units (MPW)<br />
and pass as a prerequisite for the award <strong>of</strong> certificate,<br />
diploma and degree.<br />
Malaysian students must take the MPW units in the<br />
Summer Term (January) <strong>of</strong> your Foundation year.<br />
Pathways<br />
For students who have completed SPM/‘O’ levels or<br />
equivalent qualification, this program provides direct<br />
entry into the degree programs at the Sarawak campus.<br />
You can also progress into Hawthorn pathways if you<br />
attain the requisite grades for UniLink and bachelor<br />
degree programs.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
With further study graduates may become equipped for<br />
careers in database administration, electronic publishing,<br />
information architecture, internet-systems development,<br />
online entertainment, multimedia application design,<br />
project management, s<strong>of</strong>tware development, systems<br />
analysis or web design.<br />
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UNIVERSITY DEGREES<br />
Information and<br />
Communication <strong>Technology</strong><br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Information and<br />
Communication <strong>Technology</strong><br />
KPT/JPS (F4- K020) 06/12<br />
Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn<br />
Duration: 2.5 - 3 years<br />
Intake: Sarawak – February, September<br />
Hawthorn – February, August, September*<br />
* The September intake is only available to students<br />
progressing from the Diploma <strong>of</strong> Information<br />
<strong>Technology</strong> (UniLink)<br />
The program combines studies in s<strong>of</strong>tware development,<br />
business information systems, game technology and<br />
computer networks. The course has a flexible structure<br />
allowing students to choose from a number <strong>of</strong> computing<br />
majors, co-majors, minors and advanced minors.<br />
Information and Communication <strong>Technology</strong> (ICT) majors<br />
are available in the areas <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware <strong>Technology</strong>,<br />
Business Systems, Business Analysis, Game <strong>Technology</strong><br />
and Network Design and Security. The program will suit<br />
those students who are seeking a general ICT course<br />
with flexible outcomes. Eligible students will be able to<br />
select from a diverse range <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ferings from other<br />
discipline areas and approved ICT advanced minors.<br />
Areas <strong>of</strong> study<br />
Study areas include: business analysis and process<br />
innovation, business computing, web application<br />
development, IT essentials, information systems, LAN<br />
principles, IP technologies, internet computing, s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
engineering, database systems, research and<br />
development, principles <strong>of</strong> game design, multimedia<br />
applications.<br />
Pathway<br />
The flexibility <strong>of</strong> this program provides enhanced credit<br />
arrangements for students who have completed a<br />
relevant diploma or advanced diploma prior to<br />
commencement, for Hawthorn students only.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
Depending on your specialised area <strong>of</strong> study there is a<br />
broad range <strong>of</strong> career opportunities available. Graduates<br />
may seek employment in computer programming, game<br />
design, internet systems development, multimedia<br />
s<strong>of</strong>tware development, web applications development,<br />
systems analysis and design, database administration,<br />
network administration, business analysis, business<br />
systems or computer network support.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional recognition<br />
This program is accredited at the pr<strong>of</strong>essional level with<br />
the Australian Computer Society (ACS). The program has<br />
been externally vetted by ACS, ensuring it meets the<br />
highest standard <strong>of</strong> the pr<strong>of</strong>ession and the industry.<br />
Refer to <strong>Course</strong> Search for full details:<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
Computer Science and<br />
S<strong>of</strong>tware Engineering<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science (Computer<br />
Science and S<strong>of</strong>tware Engineering)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K015) 09/15<br />
Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn<br />
Duration: 2.5 - 3 years<br />
Intake: Sarawak – February, September<br />
Hawthorn – February, August<br />
This program focuses on advanced technologies<br />
including s<strong>of</strong>tware development using C++ and Java,<br />
s<strong>of</strong>tware engineering and s<strong>of</strong>tware development for the<br />
internet. You will develop extensive skills in s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
development, experience in working on team projects,<br />
and strong oral and written communication skills.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
Units include: Internet Technologies; Computer and Logic<br />
Essentials; Introduction to Business Information Systems;<br />
Database Analysis and Design, Enterprise Technologies<br />
and Architectures; LAN Principles; Languages in<br />
S<strong>of</strong>tware Development; Data Communications and<br />
Security; S<strong>of</strong>tware Development Practices; Usability,<br />
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence; Programming in<br />
Java; Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Issues in Information <strong>Technology</strong>;<br />
S<strong>of</strong>tware Engineering Project; Technical S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
Development; Object-Oriented Programming in C++;<br />
S<strong>of</strong>tware Project Practices and Management; S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
Architectures and Design; S<strong>of</strong>tware Deployment and<br />
Evolution.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
Graduates may find employment in organisations engaged<br />
in medium- to large-scale s<strong>of</strong>tware development, in<br />
technical areas such as web programming, s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
design and engineering, user interface engineering,<br />
s<strong>of</strong>tware testing, usability, systems analysis and design,<br />
and project management. You will be well prepared for<br />
progression into project leadership and management<br />
positions as your experience develops.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional recognition<br />
This program is accredited at the pr<strong>of</strong>essional level with<br />
the Australian Computer Society (ACS). The program has<br />
been externally vetted by ACS, ensuring it meets the<br />
highest standard <strong>of</strong> the pr<strong>of</strong>ession and the industry.<br />
Refer to <strong>Course</strong> Search for full details:<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
Malinda Prasanjith Perera, Sri Lanka<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science (Computer Science<br />
and S<strong>of</strong>tware Engineering)<br />
“I chose this program on the strength <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong>’s reputation as one <strong>of</strong> the best<br />
Australian universities for computer science.<br />
I enjoy the hands-on nature <strong>of</strong> the program<br />
and I think the teaching staff are<br />
remarkable.”<br />
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Science<br />
In science studies, <strong>Swinburne</strong><br />
continues its tradition <strong>of</strong> being<br />
directly relevant to industry. Our<br />
graduates are equipped with the<br />
comprehensive theoretical<br />
knowledge and practical skills<br />
needed for a rewarding scientific<br />
career.<br />
Program information<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses<br />
Questions?<br />
+60 82 415 353<br />
study@swinburne.edu.my<br />
Foundation Studies<br />
Engineering/Science<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Foundation Studies<br />
(Engineering/Science)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K023) 12/12<br />
Campus: Sarawak<br />
Duration: One year<br />
Intake: January, April, September<br />
This program equips you for further studies across a<br />
range <strong>of</strong> science- and engineering-related areas,<br />
including engineering, biotechnology, or<br />
telecommunication and internet technologies. It will allow<br />
you to develop fundamental communication, IT and finite<br />
mathematics skills and to select foundation-studies<br />
streams in areas such as physics, chemistry, engineering,<br />
mathematics and computer programming.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
Units include: Academic and Communication Skills A and<br />
B, Innovation and Change, Introductory Mathematics,<br />
Information <strong>Technology</strong>, Science/Engineering, Matematics<br />
A and B, Physics and Chemistry.<br />
Students must also study compulsory subjects:<br />
Malaysian studies, Islamic Studies/Moral Studies and<br />
Bahasa Kebangsaan; these units are required by the<br />
Malaysian Ministry <strong>of</strong> Higher Education.<br />
Pathways<br />
For students who have completed SPM/‘O’ levels or<br />
equivalent qualification, this course provides direct entry<br />
into the degree courses at the Sarawak campus. You can<br />
also progress into Hawthorn bachelor degrees in science,<br />
computer science and engineering if you complete the<br />
course with the required marks and prerequisite subjects.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
With further studies, graduates are equipped for careers in<br />
areas such as engineering, biotechnology, computersystems<br />
design, management, manufacturing, medicine,<br />
mining, network administration, telecommunications and<br />
transport.<br />
Refer to <strong>Course</strong> Search for full details:<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
UNIVERSITY DEGREES<br />
Science<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science (Biotechnology)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K026) 06/13<br />
Campus: Sarawak, Hawthorn<br />
Duration: 2.5 - 3 years<br />
Intake: Sarawak – February, September<br />
Hawthorn – February, August<br />
Biotechnology is the applied science <strong>of</strong> using living<br />
organisms and their by-products for commercial<br />
development. Everyday items such as milk, beer,<br />
antibiotics, biodegradable plastics and bi<strong>of</strong>uels are all<br />
biotechnology commodities. Many biotechnologists work<br />
with recombinant DNA, cell fusion, bio-processing<br />
techniques and environmental management.<br />
In this program you will examine the fundamental<br />
sciences that underpin biotechnology – chemistry,<br />
biochemistry, microbiology and statistics – while<br />
investigating the application <strong>of</strong> biotechnology to areas<br />
such as business, ethics and environmental science. This<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional major also provides flexible options that<br />
allow you to take major studies in chemistry,<br />
environmental science or other areas by negotiation<br />
Major study areas<br />
The biotechnology degree comprises a major (16 units)<br />
in biotechnology and you will then choose from a range<br />
<strong>of</strong> minors (four units each) that will add depth or breadth<br />
to your degree to make up the 24 units <strong>of</strong> the degree.<br />
Study areas include analytical chemistry, biology,<br />
biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, DNA studies,<br />
environmental science, forensic science, genetics,<br />
microbiology, and molecular and cell biology.<br />
Minors can be taken from any discipline across the<br />
university (depending on availability), including Electives<br />
Plus and Effective Communication Minors, timetabling<br />
permitting. Furthermore, the non-credit unit HAC0001<br />
Careers in the Curriculum is compulsory. Credit cannot<br />
be given for any minor that contains more than two units<br />
<strong>of</strong> study in common with any other minor or major the<br />
student is undertaking.<br />
Minors available in Sarawak in the Bachelor <strong>of</strong><br />
Science program:<br />
Biosciences; Chemistry; Environmental Science;<br />
Consumer Chemistry; Industrial and Environmental<br />
Biotechnology.<br />
Minors available in Hawthorn in the Bachelor <strong>of</strong><br />
Science program:<br />
Advanced Biochemistry; Advanced Chemistry; Applied<br />
Mathematics; Biosciences; Chemistry;<br />
Computer Science; Environmental Science; Food<br />
Science; Psychology (Science); Statistics; Public Health.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
Biotechnology is a rapidly developing, globally focused<br />
industry with strong government support for innovation.<br />
As a biotechnology graduate you can pursue an exciting<br />
career in a range <strong>of</strong> fields including environmental or<br />
biomolecular research, clinical biochemistry, food or<br />
beverage production, agricultural biochemistry,<br />
fermentation technology, pharmaceutical production,<br />
protein engineering, waste treatment, biodegradation,<br />
bioremediation, sales, marketing, business analysis and<br />
management in the biochemical/chemical industries. It<br />
also provides pathways into honours, master and PhD<br />
degrees.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional recognition<br />
Graduates may apply for membership <strong>of</strong> the following<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional societies: Australian Biotechnology<br />
Association, The Australian Society for Biochemistry and<br />
Molecular Biology, Australian Society for Microbiology and<br />
the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.<br />
Refer to <strong>Course</strong> Search for full details:<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses/<br />
Putri ‘Amirah Binti Abdul Rafee, Malaysia<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science (Biotechnology)<br />
“This program is perfect for me. It covers<br />
everything I am interested in, from<br />
landscape design to plant health and<br />
irrigation.<br />
The lecturers are great too. They are always<br />
helpful and they make studying so much<br />
fun. I didn’t know studying could be so<br />
enjoyable.”<br />
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Postgraduate<br />
Programs<br />
By <strong>Course</strong>work • HBO681 Corporate Governance in the Global Context<br />
Program information<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses<br />
Questions?<br />
+60 82 415 353<br />
study@swinburne.edu.my<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Management<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Management<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K042) 03/15<br />
Campus: Sarawak<br />
Duration: 1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time<br />
Intake: January, April, July, October<br />
The Master <strong>of</strong> Management is a general management<br />
qualification that enables students to pursue a<br />
managerial career in any industry or sector <strong>of</strong> their<br />
choice. The program educates students in key<br />
managerial functions including finance, marketing,<br />
human resource development, business development,<br />
strategic direction and corporate governance. It develops<br />
their capacity to analyse business situations using<br />
concepts and frameworks from different areas <strong>of</strong><br />
management and formulate strategic responses that take<br />
into account the contemporary social, economic and<br />
regulatory environment <strong>of</strong> business.<br />
Entry requirements<br />
Applicants should comply with one <strong>of</strong> the following:<br />
• Completion <strong>of</strong> an approved undergraduate qualification<br />
in any discipline at a recognised university or college<br />
• Successful completion <strong>of</strong> the Graduate Diploma <strong>of</strong><br />
Management or an equivalent qualification<br />
• Other qualifications and/or experience which, in the<br />
opinion <strong>of</strong> the Selection Committee, are <strong>of</strong> a<br />
satisfactory standard and suitable preparation for entry<br />
into the program.<br />
Stage 2: Graduate Diploma <strong>of</strong> Management<br />
The Graduate Diploma <strong>of</strong> Management <strong>of</strong>fers continuing<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional development for students who have<br />
completed the units <strong>of</strong> study at the Graduate Certificate<br />
stage. Students will develop skills in strategic<br />
management and learn to apply quantitative techniques<br />
for correct evaluation <strong>of</strong> financial and investment options.<br />
In addition, students will develop an understanding <strong>of</strong><br />
major issues related to the application <strong>of</strong> information<br />
technology in organisations, as well as the complexity <strong>of</strong><br />
managing a culturally diverse workforce.<br />
Stage 3: Master <strong>of</strong> Management<br />
The Master <strong>of</strong> Management <strong>of</strong>fers opportunities for<br />
students to synthesise the learning experience at the<br />
Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma stages, and<br />
apply these in exploring advanced knowledge in<br />
corporate entrepreneurship, strategic human resource<br />
management, corporate governance and leading<br />
innovation and entrepreneurial initiatives.<br />
Students enter the program at Stage 1 (Graduate<br />
Certificate) and progress to Stage 2 (Graduate Diploma)<br />
and Stage 3 (Master). Progression from Stage 2 to 3 will<br />
be dependent on the completion <strong>of</strong> all units at Stage 1<br />
and Stage 2.<br />
Each stage comprises four units <strong>of</strong> study, each worth<br />
12.5 credit points. To be eligible for the award <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Management, a student will need to<br />
satisfactorily complete a total <strong>of</strong> 150 credit points.<br />
The duration <strong>of</strong> study is one-and-a-half years for<br />
full-time or equivalent part-time. Full-time students<br />
undertake two units <strong>of</strong> study per term or eight units per<br />
year while part-time students undertake one unit per<br />
term or four units per year.*<br />
Each term consists <strong>of</strong> eight weeks and there are four<br />
terms per year. Each unit has a minimum six hours <strong>of</strong><br />
class contact time per week or equivalent. In addition to<br />
formal class time, students are expected to spend a<br />
minimum <strong>of</strong> the equivalent class contact hours per week<br />
in private study, assessment preparation and project<br />
work.<br />
*Students holding an international student visa are<br />
required to study full-time.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
Graduate Certificate <strong>of</strong> Management:<br />
• HBC480 Accounting Information and Managerial<br />
Decision Making<br />
• HBM480 Strategic and Entrepreneurial Marketing<br />
• HBE613 Economics;<br />
• HBO480 Leading<br />
• HBO680 Leadership for Entrepreneurship and<br />
Innovation<br />
Career opportunities<br />
The Master <strong>of</strong> Management program prepares students<br />
for a wide range <strong>of</strong> career options, enabling them to<br />
assume managerial roles with confidence and drive their<br />
organisations towards sustainable performance in a<br />
globalised environment. Students who are interested in<br />
an entrepreneurial career will also benefit by developing<br />
their management knowledge and skills through this<br />
program. Graduates from this program can access<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong>’s extensive pr<strong>of</strong>essional network and they are<br />
likely to benefit from <strong>Swinburne</strong>’s favourable reputation<br />
among employers, governance and leading innovation<br />
and entrepreneurial initiatives.<br />
English pr<strong>of</strong>iciency<br />
English language pr<strong>of</strong>iciency consistent with <strong>Swinburne</strong><br />
policies for admission <strong>of</strong> local and international students<br />
to post-graduate programs will be required for entry into<br />
the program. Potential students must produce evidence<br />
<strong>of</strong> an advanced level <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in written and spoken<br />
English. This can be shown through one <strong>of</strong> the following:<br />
• IELTS Results – 6.5 with no single band less than 6.0<br />
• TOEFL Results – 575 with TWE score not less<br />
than 5.0<br />
• Pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> previous recognised studies e.g. bachelor<br />
degree, etc. taught in English<br />
Nyeko Kizito Emmanuel, Uganda<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Management<br />
“The Master <strong>of</strong> Management gives me an<br />
opportunity to attain skills that I need for<br />
career advancement. Access to learning<br />
materials online and lecturers help a lot.<br />
There are a lot <strong>of</strong> practical and theoretical<br />
concepts to grasp and these are applicable<br />
to one’s pr<strong>of</strong>essional and personal life.”<br />
Program details<br />
This three-tiered program allows students to chart their<br />
progression along the following stages:<br />
Stage 1: Graduate Certificate <strong>of</strong> Management<br />
The Graduate Certificate <strong>of</strong> Management provides<br />
students with a foundation in management knowledge,<br />
focusing on four critical domains, namely, financial and<br />
accounting knowledge for managerial decision-making,<br />
strategic marketing, economic principles and leadership.<br />
Graduate Diploma <strong>of</strong> Management:<br />
• HBS580 Business Strategy<br />
• HIT5401 Introduction to Business Information<br />
Systems<br />
• HBC580 Business Finance and Quantitative Analysis<br />
• HBO580 Managing Diversity and Culture<br />
• HBS680 Corporate Strategies and Entrepreneurship<br />
• HBH680 Strategic Human Resource Management<br />
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Master <strong>of</strong> Arts (TESOL)<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Arts (TESOL)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K42) 04/16<br />
Campus: Sarawak<br />
Duration: 1.5 years full-time<br />
Intake: February, September<br />
The Master <strong>of</strong> Arts (TESOL) program is designed to meet<br />
the demand by degree holders for a postgraduate<br />
program in TESOL.<br />
This program aims to<br />
• Facilitate the development <strong>of</strong> disciplinary knowledge in<br />
the area <strong>of</strong> second language acquisition, as well as in<br />
the area <strong>of</strong> teaching English to speakers <strong>of</strong> other<br />
languages<br />
• Equip prospective teachers with the tools for<br />
classroom practice in the area <strong>of</strong> TESOL<br />
• Explore current theories and pedagogy in second /<br />
foreign language teaching<br />
• Investigate classroom issues related to teaching<br />
TESOL<br />
• Critique second /foreign language teaching<br />
methodologies<br />
• Discuss research trends in the field <strong>of</strong> teaching<br />
English as a second/foreign language<br />
• Enable students to understand and apply research<br />
methods used in TESOL<br />
• and train students to apply research skills<br />
Entry requirements<br />
Applicants should have an approved undergraduate<br />
qualification in any discipline from a recognised university<br />
or college.<br />
Program details<br />
This three-tiered program allows students to pursue the<br />
program in three stages:<br />
Stage 1: Postgraduate Certificate <strong>of</strong> Arts (TESOL)<br />
The Postgraduate Certificate <strong>of</strong> Arts (TESOL) will enhance<br />
the students’ knowledge <strong>of</strong> the English language and<br />
develop their critical and problem-solving skills on issues<br />
and problems in the field.<br />
Stage 2: Postgraduate Diploma <strong>of</strong> Arts (TESOL)<br />
At the Postgraduate Diploma <strong>of</strong> Arts (TESOL) level,<br />
students will demonstrate an increasing capability to<br />
analyse theories and practices, and apply them.<br />
Stage 3: Master <strong>of</strong> Arts (TESOL)<br />
At the Master <strong>of</strong> Arts (TESOL) level, students will be<br />
introduced to TESOL research methodology, Applied<br />
Linguistics relating to TESOL, assessment, and World<br />
Englishes.<br />
Students enter the program at Stage 1 (Postgraduate<br />
Certificate) and progress to Stage 2 (Postgraduate<br />
Diploma) and Stage 3 (Master’s level). Progression from<br />
one stage to the next is dependent on the successful<br />
completion <strong>of</strong> the previous stage.<br />
Each stage comprises four units <strong>of</strong> study, each worth<br />
12.5 credit points. To be eligible for the award <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Arts (TESOL), a student will need to complete<br />
satisfactorily a total <strong>of</strong> 150 credit points.<br />
The duration <strong>of</strong> study is one-and-a-half years for<br />
full-time or equivalent part-time. Full-time students will<br />
undertake four units <strong>of</strong> study per term or eight units per<br />
year whereas part-time students may take two units per<br />
term.<br />
Each term consists <strong>of</strong> 12 weeks and there are two terms<br />
per year. Each unit consists <strong>of</strong> three contact hours per<br />
week. In addition to formal class time, students are<br />
expected to participate in peer teaching sessions to give<br />
them an opportunity to experiment with language<br />
teaching techniques and critically evaluate them, as well<br />
as conduct real-life classroom teaching for relevant<br />
practical units.<br />
Units <strong>of</strong> study<br />
Postgraduate Certificate <strong>of</strong> Arts (TESOL):<br />
• MAT411 Phonology for English teachers<br />
• MAT412 Pedagogic Grammar <strong>of</strong> English<br />
• MAT413 Genre Studies<br />
• MAT414 Methods and Approaches <strong>of</strong> TESOL<br />
Postgraduate Diploma <strong>of</strong> Arts (TESOL):<br />
• MAT511 Theories and Practices (1): Listening and<br />
Speaking Skills<br />
• MAT512 Theories and Practices (2): Reading and<br />
Writing Skills<br />
• MAT513 English for Specific Purposes<br />
• AT514 English for Academic Purposes<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Arts (TESOL):<br />
• MAT611 Methods and Approaches to Language<br />
Research<br />
• MAT612 Issues in Applied Linguistics<br />
• MAT613 Assessment in TESOL<br />
• MAT614 World Englishes<br />
Career opportunities<br />
The Master <strong>of</strong> Arts (TESOL) program prepares students to<br />
become English language teachers at schools,<br />
universities and private education institutions, to work as<br />
course advisers, course designers, teacher trainers or to<br />
set up a private education business. It also lays a sound<br />
foundation for those who are interested in pursuing<br />
future doctoral studies in language teaching.<br />
English pr<strong>of</strong>iciency<br />
English language pr<strong>of</strong>iciency consistent with <strong>Swinburne</strong><br />
policies for admission <strong>of</strong> local and international students<br />
to post-graduate programs will be required for entry into<br />
the program. Potential students must produce evidence<br />
<strong>of</strong> an advanced level <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in written and spoken<br />
English.<br />
This can be shown through one <strong>of</strong> the following:<br />
• IELTS Results – band 6.5 with no single band less<br />
than 6.0 or equivalent<br />
• TOEFL Results – 575 with TWE score not less than<br />
5.0 or equivalent<br />
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Postgraduate<br />
Programs<br />
By Research<br />
Program information<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my/courses<br />
Questions?<br />
+60 82 415 353<br />
study@swinburne.edu.my<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Business (MBus)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K013) 09/15<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Engineering (MEng)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K012) 09/15<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Science (MSc)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K011) 09/15<br />
Doctor <strong>of</strong> Philosophy (PhD)<br />
KPT/JPS (F4-K010) 09/15<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak values research as one <strong>of</strong> its prime<br />
missions. If you have an undergraduate (Bachelor) degree<br />
and achieved a high standard in your studies, you may<br />
wish to consider joining our postgraduate research<br />
community as a Master’s or Doctor <strong>of</strong> Philosophy<br />
candidate.<br />
Admission requirements<br />
Masters by research<br />
A 3-year degree with a minimum credit performance the<br />
final year units <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
Doctor <strong>of</strong> Philosophy<br />
A 4-year honours degree with high standard <strong>of</strong> academic<br />
achievement. Other qualifications deemed equivalent by<br />
the <strong>University</strong> to the latter are also recognised.<br />
Hudyjaya Siswoyo Jo, Indonesia<br />
Doctor <strong>of</strong> Philosophy (Robotics and<br />
Mechatronics)<br />
“The academic supervisors here are highly<br />
competent and they are always supportive<br />
and full <strong>of</strong> encouragement. The university is<br />
also well equipped for me to carry out my<br />
research.<br />
With the pleasant environment and dynamic<br />
student life on campus, I’d say I have an<br />
enriching university experience.”<br />
Duration<br />
The normal duration <strong>of</strong> a full-time Masters by Research<br />
candidature is 2 years, and 4 years for a PhD<br />
candidature.<br />
Admission procedure<br />
Please consult<br />
http://www.swinburne.edu.my/research/<br />
higher-degrees/higher-degrees-how-to-apply.htm<br />
for initial information regarding admission.<br />
Full and partial scholarships are available for<br />
eligible students.<br />
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How to<br />
Apply<br />
Questions?<br />
+60 82 415 353 / +60 35631 8202<br />
study@swinburne.edu.my<br />
Follow these steps carefully to ensure your<br />
application is processed properly.<br />
Please note that the requirements are different for<br />
students from Malaysia and those from other<br />
countries.<br />
If you need assistance with your application you<br />
can email to study@swinburne.edu.my or contact<br />
the Business Development and Communications<br />
Unit at Tel: +60 82 415 353 Fax: +60 82 428 353.<br />
Step 1<br />
Choose the course that suits your<br />
interests and career goals<br />
See pages 16 - 32 for the courses.<br />
•<br />
Step 2<br />
Complete the application form<br />
The application form is located at the back <strong>of</strong><br />
• this course guide. It is also available from the<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak website<br />
http://www.swinburne.edu.my/futurestudent/<br />
apply<br />
• If you are applying for Credit Transfer, you must<br />
complete the Credit Transfer section on the<br />
form. Please see Section D <strong>of</strong> the application<br />
form.<br />
Step 3<br />
Attach the relevant documents to<br />
your application form<br />
Relevant documents include:<br />
• Certified copies <strong>of</strong> all your academic transcripts<br />
(with grading system) and testamurs. If your<br />
documentation is in a language other than<br />
English, an <strong>of</strong>ficial certified translation must be<br />
provided<br />
• Details <strong>of</strong> work experience, if applicable<br />
• Certified copies <strong>of</strong> English pr<strong>of</strong>iciency test results<br />
(IELTS/TOEFL test scores or equivalent), if<br />
applicable<br />
• <strong>Course</strong> or unit (subject) syllabus outlines if<br />
applying for credit transfer<br />
• Refer to Section E <strong>of</strong> the application form on<br />
other required documents<br />
Step 4<br />
Submit your application form and<br />
required documents<br />
• Fax, email or courier the completed application<br />
form along with the required documents to<br />
Business Development and Communications Unit<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> Sarawak<br />
Campus<br />
Jalan Simpang Tiga<br />
93350 Kuching<br />
Sarawak, Malaysia<br />
Email: study@swinburne.edu.my<br />
Fax: +60 82 428 353<br />
For international students, these documents<br />
• must reach <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak at least eight<br />
weeks before the commencement <strong>of</strong> the<br />
program. Please note that some programs have<br />
different commencement dates. You are advised<br />
to check with the Business Development and<br />
Communications Unit or a registered <strong>Swinburne</strong><br />
Sarawak representative<br />
Step 5<br />
Receive your <strong>of</strong>fer via email<br />
• <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak will assess your<br />
application. You will be informed through email<br />
or a phone call from the Business Development<br />
and Communications Department or a<br />
representative <strong>of</strong> <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak with<br />
regards to your <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
Applying for Credit<br />
What is Credit?<br />
Credit transfer is the granting <strong>of</strong> recognition for<br />
previous study and/or experience, in the form <strong>of</strong><br />
exemption from certain course/program<br />
requirements. This term tends to be used<br />
interchangeably in Australian universities with the<br />
terms Recognition <strong>of</strong> Prior Learning (RPL),<br />
exemptions, advanced standing and/or status.<br />
How to apply for Credit<br />
Submit a course or unit (subject) syllabus with your<br />
application for admission. Your application will be<br />
assessed and if successful you will receive advice<br />
in your letter <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fer. If the Credit is conditional, you<br />
must provide evidence that you have satisfactorily<br />
met the condition(s) prior to or at the time <strong>of</strong><br />
accepting your <strong>of</strong>fer. The course duration shown in<br />
your letter <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fer will reflect the amount <strong>of</strong> Credit<br />
granted.<br />
If you do not request assessment <strong>of</strong> Credit when<br />
you submit your application, you must normally<br />
request assessment within two weeks <strong>of</strong><br />
commencing the course. Applications made after<br />
this time may not be approved. All applications<br />
must be approved by your faculty or school.<br />
Accepting your <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
If your application is successful, you will be made<br />
an <strong>of</strong>fer. The <strong>of</strong>fer will include:<br />
• the course you have been <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
• commencement, enrollment and orientation date<br />
• the tuition fee deposit payable which includes:<br />
- for international students; medical insurance,<br />
processing fee and security deposit<br />
- for national students; application fee<br />
• any conditions attached to the <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
• any additional information relevant to your<br />
course<br />
To accept your <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak <strong>of</strong>fer, you are<br />
required to make the payment <strong>of</strong> fees as stated on<br />
the <strong>of</strong>fer letter.<br />
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continued<br />
Payment<br />
Please refer to the Offer Acceptance form for the<br />
mode <strong>of</strong> payment and banking details.<br />
Payment, preferably by bank draft or cheque, is to<br />
be made payable to <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak Sdn Bhd.<br />
Payment can also be made by credit card or<br />
telegraphic transfer. Please provide a copy <strong>of</strong> the<br />
transaction slip to the Business Development and<br />
Communications Department.<br />
Applying for your<br />
student visa (for<br />
international students)<br />
• Once the required documents and payment<br />
have been received, they will be forwarded to<br />
the Malaysian Immigration Department for your<br />
student visa application. This process takes<br />
about four to six weeks<br />
• <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak will email and courier you<br />
the Student Visa Letter when your student visa is<br />
approved<br />
• You are then to proceed to the Malaysian<br />
Embassy or consulate indicated on the student<br />
visa approval letter with your passport to obtain<br />
a Single Entry Visa, and make your travel<br />
arrangements<br />
• After arriving at <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak, you will be<br />
required to undergo a medical test (no additional<br />
charge)<br />
• Your passport and medical result will then be<br />
submitted to the Malaysian Immigration<br />
Department for endorsing the Student Pass into<br />
a Multiple Entry Student Pass. This process takes<br />
about three to four weeks. If you hold a current<br />
student visa, <strong>Swinburne</strong> will send your Offer<br />
Letter package to you upon receipt <strong>of</strong> your<br />
course acceptance<br />
Assistance with student<br />
visa<br />
International students from some countries who<br />
have already entered Malaysia with a social pass<br />
but do not yet have a student visa can seek the<br />
assistance <strong>of</strong> the university to apply for one. As a<br />
fee will be imposed by the Malaysian Immigration<br />
Department in such cases, you are advised to<br />
obtain the appropriate visa before your arrival.<br />
For more information, please contact the Business<br />
Development and Communications Department at<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak.<br />
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<strong>Swinburne</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />
Sarawak Campus<br />
Application Form for Admission<br />
Representative/agent stamp<br />
(if applicable)<br />
SECTION A: PERSONAL DETAILS<br />
If previously enrolled at <strong>Swinburne</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong>, please state ID number<br />
(<strong>Swinburne</strong> ID number)<br />
PRINT YOUR NAME AS IT APPEARS IN YOUR NRIC/PASSPORT. Please use BLOCK LETTERS. All fields must be completed.<br />
Title: (Mrs, Miss, Ms, Mr etc) Gender: Female Male Date <strong>of</strong> birth:<br />
Family name:<br />
(as indicated in NRIC/passport)<br />
/ /<br />
Day Month Year<br />
Given names:<br />
(leave spaces between names)<br />
Email address:<br />
(for applicant)<br />
Postal address:<br />
APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS. ALL INFORMATION REGARDING THE<br />
PROGRESS OF THE APPLICATION WILL BE EMAILED DIRECTLY TO THE APPLICANT OR SWINBURNE<br />
SARAWAK REPRESENTATIVE.<br />
Number/street<br />
State/town/city<br />
Country<br />
Postcode<br />
application<br />
Residential address:<br />
(if different from above and<br />
should not be the same as<br />
your agent)<br />
Number/street<br />
State/town/city<br />
Country<br />
Telephone: Fax: Mobile:<br />
Country <strong>of</strong> citizenship:<br />
Country <strong>of</strong> birth: Race: Religion:<br />
Identity Card (IC)<br />
(for Malaysian students only)<br />
or Passport number:<br />
(for International students only)<br />
Do you hold a valid Malaysian visa? Yes No<br />
If yes, type <strong>of</strong> visa:<br />
Passport expiry date:<br />
Visa expiry date:<br />
Postcode<br />
Do you have any medical condition that requires the attention <strong>of</strong> the university? Yes No<br />
Note: this is for support purposes only and will not affect the outcome <strong>of</strong> your application.<br />
If yes, please provide details:<br />
Have you been granted a scholarship/loan <strong>of</strong> any kind? Yes No Scholarship name:<br />
eg. Yayasan Sarawak Scholarship Loans, PTPTN, Higher Education Fund, Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman, etc.<br />
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY<br />
SECTION B: COURSE PREFERENCES<br />
<strong>Course</strong> preference<br />
eg. Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Business<br />
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Submission location:<br />
(What country were you in when you submitted this application?)<br />
/ /<br />
Day Month Year<br />
/ /<br />
Day Month Year<br />
Intake<br />
Year<br />
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Please note that students who have not satisfied a minimum requirement in English pr<strong>of</strong>iciency will be required to take a <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak<br />
English Placement Test. Students who do not meet the English entry requirements will be required to take up an English program recommended<br />
by the <strong>University</strong> at their own cost.<br />
Passport size photos 1 copy (blue background)<br />
(Sarawakian students only)<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />
Sarawak Campus<br />
Business Development & Communications Unit<br />
Jalan Simpang Tiga<br />
93350 Kuching<br />
Sarawak Malaysia<br />
Tel: +60 82 415 353<br />
Fax: +60 82 428 353<br />
Email: study@swinburne.edu.my<br />
www.swinburne.edu.my<br />
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Sarawak Campus<br />
MALAYSIA<br />
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Kuching, Sarawak<br />
SINGAPORE<br />
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TABUAN JAYA<br />
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INDONESIA<br />
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AIRPORT<br />
SWINBURNE<br />
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Business, IT & Science<br />
Cafeteria, Surau & Student Council<br />
Outdoor Dining<br />
Engineering<br />
Administration, Language &<br />
Foundation<br />
Lecture Theatre<br />
Parking<br />
Multi-Purpose Hall, Student<br />
Lounge & Sports Facilities<br />
Old Hostel<br />
Male Hostel<br />
Female Hostel<br />
Lecture Annex 1<br />
Lecture Annex 2<br />
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OUTDOOR FIELD<br />
SIMPANG TIGA<br />
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ANY QUESTIONS?<br />
+60 82 415 353 / +603 5637 2202<br />
study@swinburne.edu.my<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />
Sarawak Campus<br />
Jalan Simpang Tiga<br />
93350 Kuching<br />
Sarawak<br />
Malaysia<br />
Regional Office<br />
No 8, 2nd Floor<br />
Jalan SS15/8<br />
47500 Subang Jaya<br />
Selangor<br />
Malaysia<br />
CRICOS Provider Code: 00111D<br />
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<strong>Swinburne</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> (<strong>Swinburne</strong>) has used all reasonable endeavour to ensure the information contained in this publication<br />
was correct and current at the time <strong>of</strong> publication (February <strong>2012</strong>), however <strong>Swinburne</strong> accepts no responsibility for any error, omission<br />
or defect herein. Any information contained in this publication is subject to change from time to time without notice. You are advised to<br />
reconcile the accuracy and currency <strong>of</strong> the information provided with the relevant faculty, school or department at <strong>Swinburne</strong> before acting<br />
upon or in consideration <strong>of</strong> the information.