Open University Malaysia (OUM; Malay: Universiti Terbuka Malaysia) is the seventh Malaysian private university and it is owned by the Multimedia Technology Enhancement Operations (METEOR) Sdn. Bhd, a consortium of 11 Malaysian public universities. It leverages on the quality, prestige and capabilities of its consortium.
The main campus is at Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. In addition to this, there are 37 learning centres throughout Malaysia, out of which 10 are regional learning centres.
As the first open university in the country, OUM initially opened its doors to 753 learners in 2001. A decade later, OUM has over 100,000 students in more than 50 academic programmes. The MQA Rating System for Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia for 2011 (SETARA’11) has rated OUM as a Tier 5 (Excellent) institution.
The vice-chancellor of OUM is Professor Dato’ Dr Mansor Fadzil. The first chancellor was the late Tun Endon Mahmood Ambak (the wife of fifth Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Badawi) who was appointed on 16 December 2004. On 8 December 2007, Tun Jeanne Abdullah was appointed as the new chancellor of OUM; the pro-chancellor is Tan Sri Dato' Azman Hashim who is also the executive chairman of Arab-Malaysian Corporation Berhad.
Open Entry refers to non-restrictive entry requirements for a degree programme, applicable to adults who possess learning experience which can be assessed and matched against the learning outcomes of an academic course.
Face-to face-learning: Tutorials were conducted where students have the opportunity to physically meet their tutors and discussed their subject and their assignment
e-Learning: Students are required to participate in an online forum using a learning management system and discussed among each other's and with their tutors and peers on their subject matters and on their assignment.
Self-managed learning module: Students do not have to come over for their tutorials but they still need to come for their tests. They learn by using participating in the learning management system and using their own modules.
m-Learning: The learning materials are designed in downloadable formats that can be accessed using a desktop or laptop computer. Students then opt to transfer these contents into a handphone to view them. One needs a handphone equipped with the necessary features.
OUM has a strong network of learning centres nationwide. These learning centres are in major cities and towns, from Peninsular Malaysia to Sabah and Sarawak. OUM has 53 learning centres fully equipped with tutorial rooms, computer laboratories, library and Internet facilities.
Modules are used by the students, tutors and subject matter experts (SMEs). The modules are written by academicians from public and private universities in Malaysia.
The Tan Sri Dr. Abdullah Sanusi Digital Library has more than 30,000 volumes of printed books in the main campus and learning centres nationwide. As for the digital collection, the online databases consist of more than 82,000 e-books and 32,000 e-journal titles. Other electronic collections include electronic theses, newspaper articles and legal acts.
iRadio OUM is Malaysia's first Internet radio station to base its segments on modules offered by a university. iRadio OUM was established in April 2007. Boasting shows mainly aimed to add value to OUM learners' open and distance education, iRadio OUM is the creativity link, bridging education and information with entertainment in hopes to provide an alternative outlet for those looking for entertainment and education in the World Wide Web.
The following programmes have been fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in Management
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Diploma in Technology Management
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Diploma in Accounting
Bachelor of Education (Educational Administration) with Honours
Bachelor of Information Technology with E-Commerce with Honours
Bachelor of Information Technology with Honours
Bachelor of Information Technology with Software Engineering with Honours
Bachelor of Management with Honours
Bachelor of Marketing with Honours
Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours
Bachelor of Information Technology & Management with Honours
Bachelor of Information Technology with Accounting with Honours
Bachelor of Information Technology in Network Computing with Honours
Bachelor of Multimedia Communication with Honours
Bachelor of Education (Civil Engineering) with Honours
Bachelor of Education (Mechanical Engineering) with Honours
Bachelor of Education (Electrical Engineering) with Honours
Bachelor of Education (TESL) with Honours
Bachelor of Education (Science) with Honours
Bachelor of Education (Mathematics) with Honours
Bachelor of Human Resource Management with Honours
Bachelor of Mathematics with Information Technology with Honours
Bachelor of Education (Pre-School Education) with Honours
Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) with Honours
Bachelor of Education (Arabic Language) with Honours
Bachelor of Education (Chinese Language) with Honours
Bachelor of Education (Malay Language) with Honours
Bachelor of Education (Tamil Language) with Honours
Bachelor of Education (Islamic Education) with Honours
Bachelor of Education (Physical Education) with Honours
Bachelor of Education (Special Education) with Honours
Bachelor of Education (Music Education) with Honours
Bachelor of Education (Social Studies) with Honours
Bachelor of Education (Pre-School Education) with Honours
Bachelor of Education (Visual Art Education) with Honours
Bachelor of Nursing Science with Honours
Bachelor of Technology Management with Honours
Bachelor of Mathematics and Management with Honours
Bachelor of Accounting with Honours
Bachelor of Sports Science with Honours
Bachelor of Tourism Management with Honours
Bachelor of Hospitality Management with Honours
Bachelor of Occupational Safety and Health with Honours
Bachelor of Psychology with Honours
Bachelor Islamic Studies (Islamic Management) with Honours
Master of Counselling (MQA/FA0155)
Master of Science
Master Of Information Science (Competitive Intelligence)
Master of Science (Engineering)
Master of Information Technology
Master of Management
Master of Environmental Science (Integrated Water Resources Management)
Master of Education
Master of Multimedia Communication
Master of Business Administration
Master of Information Technology
Master of Management
Master of Science (Business Administration)
Master of Instructional Design and Technology
Master of Software Engineering
Master of Project Management
Master of Human Resource Management
Master of Islamic Studies
Master of Nursing
Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration)
Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology)
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)
Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching
Faculty of Business & Management (OUM Business School)
Faculty of Education & Languages
Faculty of Applied and Social Sciences
Faculty of Information Technology & Multimedia Communication
Faculty of Science and Technology
Centre for Graduate Studies
Centre for Instructional Design & Technology
Institute of Quality,Research & Innovation
Centre for Student Management
Learner Service Centre
Institute for Teaching & Learning Advancement
Soo Wincci- Phd in Business Administration, Miss World Malaysia 2008, International Recording Artiste, Actress, Composer, Host and Entrepreneur
Vanidah Imran- Bachelor of Arts (English Studies) Honours, Miss World Malaysia 1993, Actress,Nona Host
Wardina Safiyyah- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Honours, Actress, Model, TV host
S. Mahendran Chettiar - Master of Business Administration (Project Management), Bachelor in Technology Management (Hons), Senior Manager, MEP
OUM international students came from Singapore, Indonesia, Canada, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bahrain, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Somalia and Yemen, India.
