Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation (UCTI)

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UCTI
'Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation'
Motto: Malaysia's Award-Winning University
Established: 1992
Type: University College
Location: Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Flag of MalaysiaMalaysia
Campus: Technology Park Malaysia (TPM)
Website: www.ucti.edu.my

UCTI, the Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation, is a premier private university in Malaysia. Since its inception in 1993 as the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology(APIIT), the University has produced more than 14,000 graduates.

Together with APIIT, UCTI offers internationally benchmarked undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in various areas of Computing, Information Technology, Media, Technopreneurship, Business & Computer Games which focus on developing students into well-rounded professionals with the right blend of knowledge, skills and attitudes to succeed in their careers.

Having established operations in Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, employability is a major focus at UCTI and APIIT at all its sites.

Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation (UCTI) has just been awarded the “Education Excellence Award 2007 (University Category)” by NAPEI (National Association of Private Education Institutions). The prestigious award was presented by Y.B. Ong Tee Keat, Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Malaysia on 29th November 2007 at the NAPEI Awards Ceremony. Award for Education Excellence 2007 is a recognition of UCTI standing as among the top private university in Malaysia.


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[edit] UCTI Programmes and Courses

APIIT and UCTI together offer more than 50 programmes at Foundation degree, Diploma, Bachelor's degree and Master's degree. All programmes share common themes of creativity and innovation, and the notion of technology as a key enabler.

UCTI offers a wide range of specialist degree programmes, all of which are quality assured and awarded in association with Staffordshire University. This arrangement means that students will get degrees which are awarded in association with Staffordshire University.

UCTI and APIIT will continue to expand the portfolio of Technology programmes offered to include areas such as Engineering, Media, Entertainment Technology, Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Tourism Technology, Film Technology and Sports Technology.

[edit] Intensive English Language Programme (IEP)

APIIT has an intensive English language programme that aims to provide graduates with the necessary language proficiency to operate in the workforce.

[edit] Foundation Programme(Pre-University)

The Foundation programmes at UCTI are designed for students who do not 'A' Levels (or equivalent) or other Pre-University qualifications to prepare them for entry into the first year of university degree programme. The following Diploma programmes are awarded by APIIT & Quality assured by Staffordshire University, UK.

[edit] Diploma Programmes

  1. Diploma in Information & Communications Technology
  2. Diploma in Information & Communications Technology with specialism in Software Engineering
  3. Diploma in Business with Information Technology

The following Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree programmes are awarded by Staffordshire University, UK. These Degrees are approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Accredited by the Malaysian National Accreditation Board.

[edit] UCTI/Staffordshire University Degrees

Information Technology Programmes

  1. B.Sc. (Hons) in Information Technology
  2. B.Sc. (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in Information Systems Security
  3. B.Sc. (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in Intelligent Systems
  4. B.Sc. (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in Network Computing
  5. B.Sc. (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in Forensic Computing
  6. B.Sc. (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in Enterprise Computing

Computer Games Development & Web Media Technology Programmes

  1. B.Sc. (Hons) in Computer Games Development
  2. B.Sc. (Hons) in Web Media Technology

Media Programmes

  1. BA (Hons) in Media Marketing
  2. BA (Hons) in Media Informatics

Services & Tourism Management Programmes

  1. BA (Hons) in Services Management
  2. BA (Hons) in Tourism Management

Business Programmes

  1. BA (Hons) in Business Management
  2. BA (Hons) in International Business Management
  3. BA (Hons) in Marketing Management
  4. BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management
  5. BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance
  6. BSc (Hons) in Technopreneurship

Engineering Programmes

  1. B.Eng (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  2. B.Eng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering with Information Technology
  3. B.Eng (Hons) in Telecommunication Engineering
  4. B.Eng (Hons) in Mechatronic Engineering

[edit] Staffordshire University Programmes

  • Some facts about Staffordshire University:
    • - Ranked as the new best University in the UK by Computing employers
    • - Ranked in the top 3 in England based on analysis of the QAA Audit Good Practice & Recommendations. (summary of QAA
  • Institutional Audits for English Universities, QAA).
    • - A leader among English universities ahead of Oxford and Cambridge Universities in providing one of the best learning experiences for students in England (based on analysis of QAA Institutional Audit, 2005).
    • - Second longest established Computing Faculty in the world

[edit] Staffordshire University Bachelors Degrees

Computing Degree Programmes

  1. B.Sc. (Hons) in Computing with specialism in Computing [1]
  2. B.Sc. (Hons) in Computing with specialism in Web Development
  3. B.Sc. (Hons) in Computing with specialism in Multimedia Computing
  4. B.Sc. (Hons) in Computing with specialism in Software Engineering [2]
  5. B.Sc. (Hons) in Computing with specialism in Mobile Computing
  6. B.Sc. (Hons) in Computing with specialism in Artificial Intelligence
  7. B.Sc. (Hons) in Computing with specialism in Computer Security
  8. B.Sc. (Hons) in Computing with specialism in Knowledge Management
  9. B.Sc. (Hons) in Computing with specialism in Biometrics

Business with IT Degree Programmes

  1. B.Sc. (Hons) in Business Computing with specialism in Business Computing
  2. B.Sc. (Hons) in Business Computing with specialism in Management
  3. B.Sc. (Hons) in Business Computing with specialism in E-Marketing
  4. B.Sc. (Hons) in Business Information Technology
  5. B.Sc. (Hons) in E-Commerce

[edit] Staffordshire University Postgraduate Programmes

  1. MSc in Software Engineering
  2. MSc in Technology Management
  3. MSc in Information Technology Management
  4. MSc in Multimedia Applications Management
  5. MSc in Computing
  6. MSc in Mobile Computer Systems
  7. MSc in E-Commerce
  8. MBA (IT Sector)

[edit] Awards and Recognition

Over the years, APIIT has secured more than 38 awards at competitions such as:

  • Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA)
  • PIKOM-Computimes ICT Awards
  • HSBC Young Entrepreneur Awards
  • e-Genting Programming Competitions
  • Microsoft Imagine Cup
  • Asia Student .NET Awards
  • Dare To Be Digital Programming Competition
  • Forum Nokia Mobile Challenge Java Competition
  • Prime Minister's Golden Hands Award
  • Asian Innovation Awards
  • MSC-IHL Business Plan Competitions
  • NAPEI Award
  • Ministry of Education Excellence Awards
  • Enterprise 50 Award

[edit] Innovation in R&D and Commercialization

APIIT's Research & Development output has worldwide potential and is being adopted by several countries around the world. APIIT was among the first private institutions of higher learning in Malaysia to receive R&D grants, and have received accolades and awards for several R&D innovations. Some of the projects undertaken and completed successfully include:

  • ScreenShield - Content-based pornography detection
  • iShield - Internet-based pornography detection
  • iSMART - Scheduling & resource allocation & optimization engine
  • SIROX - Automatic signature recognition & verification technologies
  • Realistic Talking Head Models - Speech synthesis and realistic 3-D modelling technology
  • Speech-Tutor - Interactive training aid for the hearing impaired
  • Bahasa Melayu Interactive Learning Software - Text-to-speech synthesizer for the Malay language
  • Interactive Sign Language Generator - Teaching of basic sign language in Malay
  • C.A.R.P.E.T - Accurate vehicle license plate extraction & recognition technology

Some of the above innovations are already in varying stages of commercialization, and have been successfully taken into the international marketplace.

[edit] Quality

APIIT was the first private institution of its kind in Malaysia to achieve ISO 9000 certification, which was obtained in 1994, and its Quality Management System has been the model for systems developed by a number of other many other institutions. In 2004, APIIT also became the first and only Institution in the region to achieve CMMI (Capability Maturity Model-Integrated) Level 3 certification for the development of its technology solutions and innovations, and is now moving towards Level 5 Certification.

All of APIIT's programmes are internationally Quality Assured through strategic partnerships with University partners. This involves continuous review of teaching, learning and assessments activities so as to ensure comparability of student experience and academic standards.

[edit] See also

APIIT •

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