Overview
The program is offered specifically for working adults, especially educators and operators of child care centres who are interested and require specialised skills and knowledge in the field of early childhood education for career development purposes.
Malaysian
Applicants Candidates must fulfill the following requirements
i. Passed SPM with a mininum of three (3) credits or equivalent: OR
ii. Obtained APEL Certificate from MQA for admission to Diploma (Level 4); OR
iii. Obtained other qualifications recognised by the Senate; AND
iv. Have a minimum of one (1) year working experience; AND
v. Fulfilled the programme special requirements set by the Senate.
Non Malaysian Applicants
Non Malaysian applicants who wish to pursue study in the Executive Diploma programme at the University must meet the following general requirements:
a)Pass at least General Certificate of Education 'O' Level or other qualification recognized by the Senate; AND
b)Obtained the following results in one of the English proficiency exams as described below:
i. A minimum score of 397 (PBT) or 30-31 (IBT) for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); OR
ii. Band 4.0 and above for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); OR
iii. A Minimum score of 160 in Cambridge English: Advance(CAE); ORCEFR B2 or CPE (180) (Cambridge English Proficiency / CEFR C1; OR
iv)A minimum score of 30 in the Pearson Test of English (PTE); OR
v)A minimum score of A2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR); OR
vii)A minimum of Level 2 (Band 2) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET).
Students must complete a total of 90 credits in order to qualify for the award of Executive Diploma. They must pass all courses prescribed as below.
University Courses: |
Malaysian Studies |
English for Communication |
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship in Malaysia |
Social Responsibility |
Core Courses: |
Basic Early Childhood Development |
Philosophy on Early Childhood Education |
Early Childhood Language and Literacy |
ICT Use in Education of Early Childhood |
Preschool Education Approaches and Strategies |
Management of Early Childhood Care and Education |
Educators and Parents Partnership |
Planning, Organising and Setting up of Early Childhood Centres |
English Language for Early Childhood |
Health, Safety and Nutrition for Early Childhood |
Science for Early Childhood |
Basic Research for Early Childhood |
Practicum |
Moral and Spiritual Education for Early Childhood |
Children with Special Needs |
Mathematics for Early Childhood |
Elective Courses: |
Music for Early Childhood |
Managing Early Childhood Behaviour |
Psychology at The Workplace |
Services Management |
Program : Executive Diploma In Management(Business)
Fee : RM 13,790
- Payment Method
Fee can be paid either in total sum or instalments. Payment schedule will be shared with student.
- Financial Support
- National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN)
Students are eligible to apply for PTPTN loan subject to the terms and conditions stipulated by PTPTN. (Please refer to: https://www.ptptn.gov.my/).
- Employees Provident Fund (EPF)
Applicants are eligible to withdraw from their EPF (Account 2). - Education Financing/ Loans:
- Affin Education Financing-i
- Bank Rakyat Education Financing-i
- State foundation / Yayasan Negeri
- Pusat Zakat Negeri
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- National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN)
We are offering discounts/rebates for the following categories:
# | CATEGORY | DISCOUNT RATE ON STUDY FEE |
1 | Group Registration: | |
a. 5 to 10 pax | 10% Off | |
b.11 to 20 pax | 15% Off | |
c. 21 pax & above | 20% Off | |
2 | Senior Citizen (Aged 60 above) | 50% Off |
3 | Disabled People (OKU) | 50% Off |
4 | UMCCed/UM Alumni | 10% Off |
5 | PPU* in Bachok, Kelantan | RM1,000 off |
6 | PPU* in Johor Bahru, Johor | RM1,000 off |
*PPU = Pusat Pembelajaran UMCCed (UMCCed Learning Centre) |
Programme Duration
The duration of the programme is six (6) semesters which can be completed within 30 months on a part-time basis.
Medium of Instruction
The programme is conducted in English as well as in Bahasa Malaysia.
- UM Campus, Kuala Lumpur
- UM, Nilam Puri - Kelantan
- UMCCed Learning Centre (PPU): Off-Campus Programmes at these locations:
- PPU Kulim
- PPU Alor Setar
- PPU Kuantan
- PPU Johor Bahru
- PPU Bayan Lepas
For more information, call/WhatsApp us at:-
Miss Sandra/ Mr Simon Kee
03 - 9221 7789/012- 579 3789