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Masters A bachelor degree 3.2 Academic Calendar There are three semesters in one academic year. January Semester May Semester August Semester 18 Weeks 11 Weeks 23 Weeks 15 weeks tutorial 8 weeks tutorial 15 weeks tutorial 3 weeks break 3 weeks break 8 weeks break For any particular semester, students are not allowed to register for more than 2 courses. During the long January and August semester, the maximum credit loading is 10 (two 5 credit courses) while during the short May semester, the maximum credit loading is 6 (two 3 credit courses). 3.3 Curriculum Structure The curriculum of OUM programmes (Diploma and Degree) comprises of: LAN courses ~ 9 credits OUM courses ~ 15 credits Core courses ~ (60 – 100 credits) Elective courses ~ (5 – 20 credits) OUM courses comprise of English I, English II, English III, Entrepreneurship and Professional Ethics. The numbers of credits required for graduation are: • Diploma : 91 credits • Degree :105 ~ 129 credits • Masters : 50 credits At OUM, one credit hour is defined as 40 learning hours. The learning hours are inclusive of lectures, tutorials, laboratories and self managed learning. 3.4 Evaluation The assessment system is made up of both continuous and final exam. OUM places equal importance on both components. Continuous: Assignments: 30 % Class tests : 15 % Copyright © UNITEM Sdn. Bhd
Online participation: 5 % Final Exam: Part A (Multiple choice / Short Questions): 20 % Part B (Essay): 30 % 3.5 Grading Scheme The university adopts the following grading scheme: Grade Marks Grade Point Meaning A 80-100 4.0 Outstanding A+ 75-79 3.67 Outstanding B+ 70-74 3.33 Very Good B 65-69 3.0 Good B- 60-64 2.67 Good C+ 55-59 2.33 Satisfactory Pass C 50-54 2.0 Pass C- 45-49 1.67 Marginal Pass D+ 40-44 1.33 Marginal Pass D 35-39 1.0 Marginal Pass F 0-34 0 Fail One of the conditions for the conferment of degree is that a student must obtain a CGPA of at least 2.0 in the final semester. The progress of all the students is closely monitored. Anyone getting a GPA of less than 2.0 will receive an academic advice from the Head of School. 3.6 Recognition of Prior Learning Transfer of credits for courses taken at other recognized institutions of higher learning may be granted subject to the following conditions: a) The course submitted for credit transfer has at least 75% overlap with the course offered by OUM b) The grade and grade point obtained for the course is not less than C or 2.0 respectively Under special circumstances, candidate may be required to sit for a test to qualify for the credit transfer. Copyright © UNITEM Sdn. Bhd
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