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Swinburne Sarawak 2009 Course Guide 0 Swinburne Sarawak also conducts research on the design and implementation of renewable and alternative energy technologies with the Malaysian Public Works Department. Its Information Security Research (iSECURES) Lab has research interests in all aspects of data and computerbased security. Current projects include network security, watermarking and steganography. Unique learning centres The School of Engineering and Science at Swinburne Sarawak is among one of the biggest at the university and has one of the most modern equipment and facilities. An additional budget of about RM9 million has been set aside in 2008 for the purchase of the latest engineering equipment. Swinburne Sarawak’s Multimedia Lab and Design Studios are equipped with Adobe, Autodesk and Macromedia range of software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, Director, Dreamweaver, 3DSMAX, Audition, After Effects and Premiere Pro to allow students to create 2D/3D animation projects, interactive Flash games, graphic and web design, digital video and audio editing, post-production and effects. Its production facilities include Sony HD video cameras, lighting kits, Marantz digital audio recorders and complete Sennheiser boom microphone sets, allowing students to create professional video productions such as short films, commercials and music videos. Swinburne Sarawak undergraduates are able to transfer to or spend a semester at Swinburne Australia under its exchange program. They will have access to some of Australia’s most dynamic, innovative and creative learning centres. Swinburne’s Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship (AGSE) is one of the most experienced graduate schools in the Australasia and Pacific region. The AGSE’s MBA program was awarded four-star ratings for Corporate Links and Graduate Salary in the Good Universities Guide 2008 rankings. The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) on Swinburne’s Prahran campus is a national centre of excellence for professional training in circus arts and physical theatre. NICA is an Associate Member of the Federation of European Circus Schools (FEDEC). Swinburne’s Faculty of Design incorporates the National Institute for Design Research (NIDR). It is Australia’s premier design research institution. See outstanding work by Design staff and students at: www. swinburne.edu.au/design/awards. Professional, real-world learning Swinburne Sarawak combines teaching, research and industry expertise within a supportive realworld learning environment, to produce professionally oriented graduates equipped with skill sets matched to contemporary industry needs. Students can expect to be involved in research projects conducted by the university. Within Swinburne’s Professional Learning Model, undergraduate students undertake a range of experiential learning activities. You will receive feedback on your development of generic skills while becoming increasingly capable in your chosen discipline. The Professional Learning Model provides you with a structured range of development opportunities, including complementary Electives Plus studies designed to diversify your career profile, and options to speed up or spread out your studies by enrolling in Winter or Summer Terms. In addition, final-year major projects provide you with professionally focused learning experiences during your final year of study. Designed to prepare graduates for the transition to professional practice, these industryoriented projects use real-world, authentic activities and challenges in a supportive and collaborative environment. Lam Wei Chiet Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics) with First Class HONOURS from Malaysia I completed a robotics and mechatronics degree at Swinburne Sarawak in 2008 and was offered a position as a Service Engineer by ABB Industry Pte Ltd, Singapore, soon after. Being a member of the automation products division’s robotics services team has been a rewarding experience for me. Taking up engineering at Swinburne Sarawak was certainly the right choice as it prepared me well for the workforce. Problem-solving and analytical thinking, which were the focus of my studies, are highly relevant and valued in the workplace.” Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus
Swinburne Sarawak 2009 Course Guide Our Campus 0 The ideal study environment Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus was established in Kuching, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Sarawak, in 2000. The university is jointly owned by Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, and the Sarawak state government via Yayasan Sarawak (Sarawak Foundation) and Sarawak Higher Education Foundation. The establishment of the Sarawak campus is in tandem with Malaysia’s goal of becoming an educational centre of excellence. The 16.5-acre campus is situated at a prime location about 15 minutes from the Kuching city centre. It currently has a student population of more than 2,500. The university expects to have 5,000 students in the next five years. All degree courses offered by Swinburne Sarawak are approved by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education. Academic strengths The Sarawak campus, which comes under the direct control of the Higher Education Division in Melbourne, offers undergraduate degrees in business, design, engineering, science, IT and multimedia. It also offers postgraduate research programs at PhD and masters levels in these disciplines. Other programs include one-year foundation studies in Business, Design, IT/Multimedia and Engineering/Science as well as diploma of Business and Information Systems, and Electronic Engineering which articulate into degrees. The School of Language and Foundation offers a range of preparatory and English language enhancement programs. The programs available at the Sarawak and Melbourne campuses are the same and the same Australian testamur are awarded to graduates. Students therefore have the opportunity to obtain a qualification of international standard from a 101-year-old Australian institution, in Malaysia. The programs are designed to prepare graduates to live and work in a contemporary world characterised by high levels of interaction between economies and societies. Careeroriented education is combined with academic study to arm students with relevant skills applicable to industry. A number of its programs are accredited by professional bodies such as CPA Australia, ACCA and the Australian Computer Society. Engineers Australia and the Board of Engineers Malaysia have also accredited two of its engineering programs. Swinburne Sarawak students have a choice of completing their studies in Kuching or at any one of its campuses in Melbourne. Since the programs and subjects are the same, students are able to transfer from Australia or Malaysia at the end of any semester subject to meeting the appropriate criteria. To ensure consistency and quality of courses, examinations at the Sarawak Campus are moderated by Australian as well as Malaysian academics. An academic advisory board made up of academics from both the Sarawak campus and Swinburne Australia monitors the academic quality and sets academic standards. Highly qualified and experienced academics make up the teaching staff at Swinburne Sarawak. Many hold PhDs and masters degrees and bring with them years of experience from the industry. did you know? Swinburne Sarawak’s expanded campus features world class facilities. As an on-going development exercise, academic staff are regularly sent on exchange programs to the Swinburne campuses in Melbourne. Key experts from Melbourne also make regular development visits to the Sarawak campus. The Sarawak campus has a strong focus on research and undertakes this with a number of private and public organisations. At present, its iSECURES lab spearheads research in cryptography and authentication protocols as well as to engage in collaborative research work with external parties. Other research projects include emerging devices and technologies, intelligent and autonomous systems, efficient and sustainable infrastructure and one on renewable and alternative energy technology with a government agency. The university has also signed an agreement with an external organisation to conduct research in biotechnology. Academic facilities and resources Swinburne Sarawak is equipped with the latest educational technologies and all subjects have a web presence in addition to the usual face-to-face delivery by academic staff. With an excellent computer-to-student ratio, students have quick access to the Internet and the database of Swinburne University in Melbourne, to facilitate the learning and research work of students. All computers are linked with high-end networking infrastructure via high-speed leased lines. Learning facilities include mechatronics workshops, electrical and electronics workshops, science and computer laboratories, lecture theatres, lecture rooms equipped with computers and projectors, state-ofthe-art digital resource centre, student lounge and an auditorium. Student support services and Student development activities Students have the option of joining a wide range of extra-curricular sports and recreational clubs that are aimed at nurturing them into well-rounded individuals with strong leadership qualities. These clubs are managed by the students themselves with academic staff as advisors. Activities include working and coordinating with parties outside the club and university. The Swinburne Sarawak Student Council looks into the interests of students and helps new students adjust to university life. The council organises orientations jointly with university staff and organises activities throughout the year to bring together students from the various programs. These activities are a great way to make new friends and see what Sarawak has to offer. Students have the option of on- or offcampus accommodation, and the university also assists in locating alternative housing. Available for confidential counselling on academic as well as non-academic matters are student counsellors who also assist international students with banking, visa renewal and medical appointments. www.swinburne.edu.my
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