Open University Malaysia (OUM) in Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia

In August 1999, the Minister of Education invited Multimedia Technology Enhancement Operations Sdn. Bhd. (METEOR), a consortium of 11 public universities in the country, to set up an open university. The move by the Minister led to the establishment of Open University Malaysia (OUM) in August 2000 followed by its official launching on 26 August 2002 by the then Prime Minister of Malaysia YAB Dato Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad.

OUM is the seventh private university in Malaysia. Although incorporated as a private university under the Private Higher Education Institutions Act 1996, the University leverages on the quality, prestige and capabilities of its strategic partners – a consortium of the 11 public universities. OUM adopts the motto “University for All” which is consistent with its philosophy on democratisation of education. This philosophy underlies the belief that education should be made available to all, regardless of time, place, age and social economic background. The open and distance learning (ODL) mode is specifically targeted at working adults who need to take care of their families as well as manage their careers while pursuing higher education. Under the able stewardship of the then founder and President/Vice-Chancellor, the late Tan Sri Dr. Abdullah Sanusi Ahmad, OUM has positioned itself as an alternative avenue for the public to gain quality tertiary and lifelong education.

As an open learning institution, OUM subscribes to the following principles:

  • Flexible entry requirements to provide more opportunities for the members of the society to pursue their aspirations;
  • A student-friendly academic system where the constraints and needs of working adults are well understood;
  • A learning mode that incorporates learners’ interaction with lecturers, online learning and self- study, thus enriching learning experiences.

OUM’s strengths span a wide range of disciplines, from IT and Engineering to the Arts and Social Sciences, Business and Science. Employing the latest approaches in the teaching-learning process, it offers academic programmes that cater to the demands of industry and the marketplace in general. Initially opening its doors to 753 learners in 2001, OUM has over 79,000 students in 70 academic programmes in its eighth year of operations, a record of some sort. Through OUM, working adults can upgrade their knowledge and skills for the purpose of career progression, career transition or pursuing lifelong learning ambitions, all within the comfort of their homes.

OUM has certainly brought into existence a new approach to tertiary education that gives rise to greater flexibility in learning, as well as providing the necessary knowledge and skills for the workforce to compete in the ever challenging environment of the new millenium.

Faculties and Academic Programmes at Open University Malaysia (OUM) Kuala Lumpur

School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences

School of Nursing and Allied Health SciencesThe School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (SONAHS) was established on 1 January 2009 and launched on 5 February 2009.

SONAHS was established with the objective of enhancing the level of knowledge, skills and professionalism of nursing and allied health professionals. It is also meant to increase the number of nurses with skilled specialisation in the areas of:

  • Trauma & Emergency Nursing
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Paediatric Nursing
  • Oncology Nursing
  • Renal Nursing

Currently, SONAHS offer the following programme:

  • Bachelor of Nursing Science with Honours
  • Master of Nursing

Faculty of Science and Technology

The Faculty of Science and Technology was established on 1 September 2007 after the combination form Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering and Technical Studies. The Faculty was set up with the objective of providing tertiary education opportunities in the field of Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Technology and Education to increase the number of qualified people contributing towards a knowledge-based economy.

Currently, the following programmes are offered:

  • Bachelor of Technology Management with Honours
  • Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Management with Honours
  • Bachelor of Manufacturing Management with Honours
  • Bachelor of Sports Science with Honours
  • Bachelor of Education (Mathematics) with Honours
  • Master of Project Management
  • Master of Environment Science Management
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)

Faculty of Applied Social Sciences

This Faculty adopts an innovative approach in offering programmes of studies in social sciences. The courses offered are applied in nature, and are not restricted to just a single discipline but integrated with other disciplines to provide a broad-based learning experience.

Although learners choose to specialise in a particular field of study, they are also exposed to other basic cross-discipline knowledge in humanities and social studies, this enables graduates to handle effectively daily problems in real life situations.

  • Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Islamic Management) with Honours
  • Bachelor of Communication with Honours
  • Bachelor of Psychology with Honours
  • Bachelor of Political Science with Honours
  • Master of Islamic Studies
  • Master of Counselling

Faculty of Education & Languages

The Faculty of Education and Languages (FEL) was established with the objective of providing tertiary education in the areas of education, languages and related social sciences. The faculty currently offers the Bachelor of Education (Hons.) in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). Future plans of the faculty include offering undergraduate degree programmes in teaching, early childhood education, school administration, special education and counselling psychology.

The programmes offered at FEL are:

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education
  • Bachelor of English Studies with Honours
  • Bachelor of Education (Educational Administration) with Honours
  • Bachelor of Education (TESL) with Honours
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education with Honours
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching
  • Master of Instructional Design and Technology
  • Master of Education
  • Master of English Studies
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Education)

Faculty of Information Technology & Multimedia Communication

The faculty of Information Technology and Multimedia Communication was set up with the objective to produce graduates with cutting-edge knowledge in information technology and multimedia to cater to the needs of software industry and service sectors.

The programmes offered at FITMC are:

  • Diploma in Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Multimedia Technology with Honours
  • Bachelor of Information Technology with Honours
  • Bachelor of Information Technology and Management with Honours
  • Bachelor of Information Technology in Network Computing with Honours
  • Bachelor of Information Technology with Software Engineering with Honours
  • Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours
  • Master of Information Technology
  • Master of Information Technology in Network Computing
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology)

Faculty of Business & Management

The Faculty of Business and Management (FBM) offers programmes that are designed to meet the country’s demand for graduates with management acumen, at both the public and private sectors. The programmes aimed at producing graduates who are sensitive to the changing environmental trends affecting both the business and non-business world, and the emerging issues confronting organisations. In line with OUM’s objectives of democratising education and providing lifelong learning opportunities, FBM continues to identify and add new programmes at various levels, to meet the varying market demands.

Currently, FBM offers the following programmes:

  • Diploma in Human Resource Management
  • Diploma in Management
  • Bachelor of Human Resource Management with Honours
  • Bachelor of Accounting with Honours
  • Bachelor of Management with Honours
  • Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours
  • Bachelor of Marketing with Honours
  • Bachelor of Economics with Honours
  • Master of Human Resource Management
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Management
  • Master of Public Administration
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration)
  • Doctor of Business Administration

Centre for Graduate Studies

The Centre for Graduate Studies (CGS) was established in June 2003 to manage all the postgraduate programmes offered by OUM. The Centre aspires to promote and enhance a body of knowledge by integrating multidisciplinary fields of study and utilising multimode and state-of-the art technological tools.

Currently, CGS manage the following programmes:

  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of English Studies
  • Master of Project Management
  • Master of Instructional Design and Technology
  • Master of Software Engineering
  • Master of Information Science (Competitive Intelligence)
  • Master of Multimedia Communication
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Management
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Information Technology
  • Master of Human Resource Management
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Science (Business Administration)
  • Master of Public Administration
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science (Engineering)
  • Master of Environment Science Management
  • Master of Information Technology in Network Computing
  • Master of Islamic Studies
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

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Contact Details of Open University Malaysia (OUM) Kuala Lumpur

Open University Malaysia (OUM)
Main Campus
Jalan Tun Ismail,
50480 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.

General Line : +603-2773 2002

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Centre for Graduate Studies
Email : cgs@oum.edu.my

Admission Unit
Email : admission@oum.edu.my

Corporate Relation Unit
Email : pro@oum.edu.my

Programme Enquiry

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Speed Line : +603 – 2773 2121
Fax No : +603 – 2697 8852
Email : enquiries@oum.edu.my

Operating Hours:
Monday to Thursday (8.30 am – 5.30 pm)
Friday (8.30 am – 5.15 pm)
Saturday (9.00 am – 6.00 pm)