Academic Regulation

1. INTRODUCTION

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2. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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3. ACADEMIC REGISTRATION

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4. CREDIT TRANSFER

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5. COMPULSORY MQA COURSES

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● Grading System for Compulsory MQA Courses

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Co Curriculum

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Industrial Training

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6. ACADEMIC REGULATIONS & COURSE STRUCTURE ● DIA, DBS, DEn, DAB, DLM, DIB, DBF, DDC

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● DEC

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● FC, FB

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● HND CSD, HND BIT, HND BMk, HND SYD

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● DCN

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● PIP

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APPENDIX

INTRODUCTION Kolej Profesional MARA (KPM) [formerly known as Institut Perdagangan MARA (IPM)] was

established in 1977 and its current administrative centre is Bahagian Pendidikan Ti nggi MARA (BPT). It is a fully government-assisted college established to increase the number of Bumiputera workers in the public and private sectors, particularly in the field of business, accounting and information technology. It also aims at enhancing academic excellence among Bumiputera students who have attained moderate results in their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM). The six colleges throughout Malaysia are: KPM Beranang (KPMB), Selangor KPM Ayer Molek (KPMAM), Melaka KPM Indera Mahkota (KPMIM), Pahang KPM Seri Iskandar (KPMSI), Perak KPM Bandar Penawar (KPMBP), Johor KPM Bandar Melaka (KPMBM), Melaka 

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Conducting only full-time programmes, KPM uses English as the medium of instruction. Programmes offered are: Foundation in Computing (FC) Foundation in Business (FB) Higher National Diploma in Computing (Software Development) (HND CSD) Higher National Diploma in Computing (System Development) (HND SYD) Higher National Diploma in Business (Information Technology) (HND BIT) Higher National Diploma in Business (Marketing) (HND BMk) Diploma in Accountancy (DIA) Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) Diploma in Agro-Business (DAB) Diploma in Entrepreneurship (DEn) Diploma in English Communication (DEC) Diploma in Computer Networking (DCN) Diploma in Integrated Logistics Management (DLM) Diploma in International Business (DIB) Diploma in Islamic Banking and Finance (DBF) Diploma in Business and Digital Creative Media Production (DDC) Program Intensif Persediaan (PIP) 

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The programmes that are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and recognised by Public Services Department (PSD) are as follows: 

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DIA, DBS, DEn, DAB, DEC, DCN, DLM, DBF, DIB FC, FB HND BIT, HND BMk, HND CSD

All the other programmes will eventually be accredited. The modules of the various programmes at KPM would enable the diploma graduates either to enter the job market or to further their studies at a degree level locally or abroad.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A

B

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PROGRAMMES PROGRAMMES ●

Bumiputera

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Malaysian Citizen

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS Programmes

Duration

Minimum Requirements

Program Intensif Persediaan (PIP)

5 months

Pass SPM/SPMV/equivalent with with at least 3 credits, and a Pass in English and Mathematics.

3 years

Pass SPM/SPMV/equivalent with with at least 3 credits including English (minimum grade B/4B) and a Pass in Mathematics.

3 years

Pass SPM/SPMV/equivalent with with at least 3 credits including English and a Pass in Mathematics.

3 years

Pass SPM/SPMV/equivalent with with at least 3 credits including English and Mathematics.

KPM Indera Mahkota KPM Seri Iskandar KPM Bandar Penawar KPM Ayer Molek KPM Bandar Melaka Diploma in English Communication (DEC)

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KPM Indera Mahkota 3

Diploma in Accountancy (DIA)

KPM Beranang KPM Ayer Molek KPM Indera Mahkota KPM Bandar Penawar 4

Diploma in Business Studies (DBS)

KPM Beranang KPM Ayer Molek 5

Diploma in Agro-Business(DAB) **

KPM Beranang 6

Diploma in Entrepreneurship (DEn)

KPM Bandar Melaka 7

Diploma in International Business (DIB)

KPM Seri Iskandar 8

Diploma in Islamic Banking & Finance (DBF)

KPM Bandar Melaka 9

Diploma in Business and Digital Creative Media Production (DDC)

KPM Indera Mahkota Diploma in Computer Networking (DCN)

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KPM Indera Mahkota 10

Diploma in Integrated Logistics Management (DLM)

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Programmes 11

Duration

Minimum Requirements

3½ years

Pass SPM/SPMV/equivalent with with at least 5 credits including English and Mathematics.

Higher National Diploma in Computing (Software Development)(HND Development)(HND CSD)

KPM Beranang 12

Higher National Diploma in Computing (System Development)(HND Development)(HND SYD)

KPM Beranang 13

Higher National Diploma in Business(Information Business(Information Technology) (HND BIT)

KPM Seri Iskandar 14

(Foundation 1½ years + HND 2 years)

Note: Students can only proceed to HND level after having passed and completed their Foundation programme.

Higher National Diploma in Business (Marketing) (HND BMk)

KPM Seri Iskandar

SPM grades

:

Credit Pass

- at least C/C6 - D/7D/ and E/8E

Notes:-

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Applicants with wit h just j ust a Pass for SPM Bahasa Melayu need to upgrade this t his paper and attain at tain a Credit to fulfil the graduation requirements.

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For the DAB programme, preference will be given to candidates from the science stream and those who have attained good grades in science subjects such as Agricultural Science (Sains Pertanian), Additional Science (Sains Tambahan), General Science (Rampaian Sains) and Pure Science subjects such as Biology, Physics and Chemistry.

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ACADEMIC REGISTRATION REGISTRATION

Having discussed with the academic advisor, students must register their courses within the specified time during the first week of the beginning of each semester. Late registration is allowed within the subsequent 7 working days. Late registration fees are: RM 20.00 RM 5.00

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first day each subsequent day

Students failing to do academic registration without undue reasons within stipulated time will be terminated by the college. CREDIT TRANSFER

Credit transfer will only be considered for students who have: a. successfully completed their studies (certificate / diploma level) at recognised institutions, b. fulfilled all requirements upon submission of their application for credit transfer, with relevant supporting documents (application letter, syllabus, and certificate/transcript). Application for credit transfer should be submitted within the first week after academic registration. Requirements: a. Grade equivalence (refer to the following table): Courses A

Non Professional Programmes Programmes credit transfer purposes only

Grade C/6C Bahasa SPM/SPMV level

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Other Compulsory MQA Courses

Passes (grade C) with 50 marks

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Core Courses

Grade B

4

Non Core Courses

Grade C+

B

Professional Programmes

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All courses

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b. c. d. e.

Minimum Grade

Bahasa Kebangsaan (MPW 1113)* for

Melayu

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Passes with 50 marks

Accredited programmes. 75% of the content is covered in respective KPM progr ammes. Attend a minimum of 2 semesters (excluding (excluding Industrial Training) at KPM. BPT’s approval.

COMPULSORY MQA COURSES

Students are required to pass MQA compulsory courses as a prerequisite to the award of a diploma. There are four compulsory MQA courses offered: a. Bahasa Kebangsaan (MPW 1113)*

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exempted if pass with a credit C/6C for Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level

b. Pengajian Malaysia (MPW 1133) c. Pengajian Islam (MPW 1143) d. Pendidikan Moral (MPW 1153)

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for Muslim students only for non-Muslim students only 3

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Grading System for Compulsory MQA Courses

The passing mark for MQA courses is 50 that is equivalent to a C grade. The grading system is as shown in the table below. Students obtaining a grade C- and below have to repeat the course(s) concerned. Grade

Marks

Grade Points

A

75-100

4.00

A-

71-74

3.67

B+

67-70

3.33

B

63-66

3.00

B-

59-62

2.67

C+

55-58

2.33

C

50-54

2.00

C-

46-49

1.67

D+

40-45

1.33

D

35-39

1.00

F

0-34

0.00

DH MH

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0.00 0.00

TH

-

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Tidak Hadir (Absent)

TL

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Tidak Lengkap (Incomplete)

PK

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Pindahan Kredit (Credit Transfer)

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Grade Index

Excellent Good Satisfactory Pass

Fail

Dihalang Meniru (Cheating/Plagiarising)

CO CURRICULUM

It is compulsory for all students to register and pass 2 courses comprising: a. Uniformed activity b. Club/sports/entrepreneurial activity Students are allowed to repeat the failed course(s) or replace the failed course(s) with other course(s) belonging to the same grouping. Three (3) attempts are allowed for each course/group. INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (ITR)

Industrial Training is a compulsory course for all KPM students except for HND and DCN programmes. The duration of the training is twelve (12) weeks in Semester 6 after completion all the courses required by the programme. During ITR, the student is supervised by the external supervisor at the particular organization and the supervisor at the college. Coordination between the industrial and college supervisors may be established should the need arises. Upon completion of the training, the industrial supervisor will submit an evaluation report relating to the student’s performance. Formatted by KPM, the report assesses the student’s discipline, punctuality, interest, participation, leadership skills, general skills, development and interaction at the industry. The maximum attempts for ITR is two (2) attempts only. Only students having passed ALL courses for the program within the maximum period of seven (7) semesters will be allowed to undergo Industrial Training. A DTP status will be given to any students who fail to do so. 4 _________________________________________________________ KPM ACADEMIC REGULATIONS 2013 6th Edition (Amendment July 2013)

DIA, DBS, DEn, DAB, DLM, DIB, DBF, DDC

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

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Diploma in Accountancy (DIA), Diploma in Business Studies (DBS), Diploma in Entrepreneurship (DEn), Diploma in Agro-Business (DAB), Diploma in Integrated Logistics Management (DLM), Diploma in International Business (DIB), Diploma in Islamic Banking & Finance (DBF), Diploma in Business and Digital Creative Media Production (DDC)

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ACADEMIC YEAR

The duration for Diploma in Accountancy (DIA), Diploma in Business Studies (DBS), Diploma in Entrepreneurship (DEn), Diploma in Agro-Business (DAB), Diploma in Integrated Logistics Management (DLM), Diploma in International Business (DIB) and Diploma in Islamic Banking & Finance (DBF) is 3 years. An academic year is divided into 2 semesters, consisting of 26 weeks (1 orientation week, 14 lecture weeks, 1 week mid-semester break, 1 revision week, 3 examination weeks, and 6 weeks semester holiday). 2.0

ACADEMIC LOAD

A semester load normally consists of 5 to 7 courses including repeat courses which range from 12 to 20 credit hours. Any student who wishes to register more or fewer than the *specified credit hours for a particular semester of the programme must obtain prior approval from the college Deputy Director of Academic Affairs. * refer Appendix 3.0

GRADING SYSTEM

Upon completion of courses at the end of each semester, a student’s performance will be evaluated

and graded. 3.1

Grade Point System

The following grade point system is used in determining the grade point average (GPA): Grade

Marks

Grade Point

Grade Index

A A-

75-100 71-74

4.00 3.67

Excellent

B+

67-70

3.33

B

63-66

3.00

B-

59-62

2.67

C+

55-58

2.33

C

50-54

2.00

C-

46-49

1.67

D+

40-45

1.33

D

35-39

1.00

F

0-34

0.00

DH

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0.00

Dihalang (Barred)

MH

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0.00

Meniru (Cheating/Plagiarising)

TH

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TL

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PK

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L

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Lulus/ Gagal (Pass/Fail) grade will

G

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not be used in computing the CGPA

Good

Satisfactory Pass Fail



3.2

Calculation of Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) [GPA and CGPA will be calculated to the two decimals places.] 3.2.1

Sample calculation of GPA and CGPA for a student who passes all courses

SEMESTER 1 Course

Code

Credit Hour

Grade

Grade Point

Credit Point

Financial Accounting 1

ACC 1013

3

C

2.00

6.00

Introduction to Business

BUS 1013

3

A-

3.67

11.01

Business Mathematics

MAT 1013

3

C+

2.33

6.99

Fundamentals of Information Technology & Application

ITE 1052

2

A-

3.67

7.34

Fundamental Business English

ENG 1012

2

A

4.00

8.00

Mandarin 1

FLG 1012

2

A-

3.67

7.34

Amal Islami

ISL 1021

1

A

4.00

4.00

Total

16

50.68

GPA

= Total credit points / Total credit hours = 50.68/16 = 3.17

CGPA

= Total cumulative credit points / Total cumulative credit hours = 50.68/16 = 3.17

SEMESTER 2 Course

Code

Credit Hour

Grade

Grade Point

Credit Point


ACC 1033

3

B+

3.33

9.99

Microeconomics

ECO 1013

3

B

3.00

9.00

Commercial Law

LAW 1013

3

C+

2.33

6.99

Statistics

QMT 1013

3

A-

3.67

11.01

Mandarin 2

FLG 1022

2

A-

3.67

7.34

Public Communication Skills

MPU 0002

2

B+

3.33

6.66

Penghayatan Islam

ISL 1012

2

B+

3.33

6.66

Total GPA

= Total credit points / Total credit hours = 57.65 / 18 = 3.20

CGPA

= = = =

18

57.65

Total cumulative credit points / Total cumulative credit hours (50.68 + 57.65) / (16 + 18) 108.33/34 3.19 6



3.2.2

Sample calculation of GPA and CGPA for a student with a repeat course e.g. Business Mathematics

A student who fails Business Mathematics in Semester 1 and repeats the course in Semester 2 SEMESTER 1 Course

Code

Credit Hour

Grade

Grade Point

Credit Point


ACC 1013

3

C

2.00

6.00

Introduction to Business

BUS 1013

3

A-

3.67

11.01


MAT 1013

3

D

1.00

3.00*

Fundamentals of Information Technology & Application

ITE 1052

2

A

4.00

8.00


ENG 1012

2

A-

3.67

7.34

Mandarin 1

FLG 1012

2

B

3.00

6.00

Amal Islami

ISL 1021

1

A

4.00

4.00

Total

16

45.35

GPA


CGPA


SEMESTER 2 Course

Code

Credit Hour

Grade

Grade Point

Credit Point


ACC 1033

3

B+

3.33

9.99

Microeconomics

ECO 1013

3

B

3.00

9.00


MAT 1013

3

C+

2.33

6.99

Statistics

QMT 1013

3

C+

2.33

6.99

Mandarin 2

FLG 1022

2

B

3.00

6.00


MPU 0002

2

B+

3.33

6.66

Penghayatan Islam

ISL 1012

2

B

3.00

6.00

Total

18

GPA

= Total credit points/Total credit hours = 51.63/18 = 2.87

CGPA

= Total cumulative credit points / Total cumulative credit hours = [(45.35- 3.00*) + 51.63] / [(16 – 3**) + 18] = 93.98/34 = 2.76

51.63



3.3

Examination 3.3.1

Semester Examination

It is compulsory for all registered students to sit for the semester examination. A grade ‘F’ will be recorded if a student fails to comply with

this regulation. 3.3.2

Industrial Training

It is compulsory for all graduating students to attend and pass industrial training for a minimum of 12 weeks. 3.3.3

Co Curriculum

It is compulsory for all registered students to attend and pass co curriculum courses. 3.3.4

Supplementary Examination

“A graduating student is allowed to sit for this examination exclusively to:

a. obtain a passing grade for course(s) that he/she has sat for and failed (RE-SIT for FAILED papers - subject to clause 3.5 ); subsequent failure leads to TP(TG) status; OR b. improve CGPA to 2.00 and above. Maximum courses are two (2) in one seating. TYPES OF SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION RESIT IMPROVE GCPA

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Courses failed

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Maximum of 2 courses only

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One attempt only

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C-

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Gagal (for Co Curriculum courses)

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Any courses

Students are allowed to postpone the Supplementary Examination once only.

In any case the maximum number of course(s) taken should not exceed 2. However, in order to improve CGPA, only students with grade C- are allowed to do so. Final grading will be based on continuous assessment and marks obtained in the supplementary examination. Only the higher grade earned will be used in re computing both the grade point average (GPA) and the cumulative grade point average (CGPA). A graduating student who chooses not to sit for the supplementary examination is allowed to extend his/her semester of study in order to repeat course(s) failed, subjected to clause 3.9 below. Graduating students who have been barred from examination or failed due to plagiarism/cheating offences are not eligible to sit for this examination. They have to repeat the course(s) in the following semester (subject to clause 3.9). 8 _________________________________________________________ KPM ACADEMIC REGULATIONS 2013 6th Edition (Amendment July 2013)


3.4

Incomplete Grade 3.4.1 A grade ‘TL’ is recorded for a student who is unable to complete his/her

course(s) and with prior approval by the College Senate. The grade ‘TL’ carries no grade points and will not be used in computing a student’s GPA and CGPA. The ‘TL’ grade must be converted to a completed

grade by the first 2 weeks of the following semester. Should a student fail to complete the course work within the stipulated time, the ‘TL’ grade will be replaced with an ‘F’ grade and will be computed in the student’s grade point average (GPA) of the previous semester. A student is not allowed to re register for a course in which a ‘TL’ grade has

been assigned. 3.4.2 A grade ‘TL’ is also recorded for a student who falls under clause 6.2. The grade ‘TL’ carries no grade points and will not be used in computing a student’s GPA and CGPA. The ‘TL’ grade must be converted to a completed

grade at the end of the following semester. 3.5

Resit A student who obtains a grade ‘D+’ and/or below in any of the courses must repeat

that/those courses with a charge of RM50.00 for each course. This charge is to be credited into the college Extra Mural Recreation (EMR) account. The maximum grade for those who repeat the course(s) due cheating/plagiarising/barred from seating the final examination case(s) is B.

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A student is allowed to repeat any course not more than 2 times within the period allowed. Only the higher grade earned will be used in re computing both the grade point average (GPA) and the cumulative grade point average (CGPA). However, the credit hours earned for that/those course(s) remain the same. 3.6

Prerequisite(s)

A student is allowed to sit for a course at a higher level provided he/she passes the prerequisites. Under special circumstances approval must be obtained from the College Senate. Refer Appendix for courses with prerequisites. 3.7

Add/Drop/Withdrawal

Add/Drop can only be allowed within 1 week after academic registration with the approval of the mentor. Withdrawal can only be allowed within 6 weeks after academic registration with the approval of the Deputy Director of Academic Affairs. The credit hours required after withdrawal should meet the minimum of 12 credit hours. The credit hours for withdrawal will not be calculated in GPA or CGPA. The withdrawal charge is RM50.00 per course. 3.8

Lulus/Gagal (Pass/Fail) Grade

A Pass or Fail grade will also be recorded for certain courses but will not be used in computing the CGPA. 3.9

Extended Semester

A normal academic duration for DIA, DBS, DEC, DAB, DEn, DLM, DIB, DBF and DDC comprise of 6 semesters including the ITR. Students who enrolled in these programs will be given allowance for the first 6 semesters only and are allowed to extend his/her studies for a maximum of 2 semesters. A DTP status will be given to any students who do not completing their studies within the given time frames. 9 _________________________________________________________ KPM ACADEMIC REGULATIONS 2013 6th Edition (Amendment July 2013)


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ACADEMIC STATUS 4.1

Satisfactory Performance (MP) A student’s performance is satisfactory if he/she obtains a CGPA of 2.00 and above.

4.2

Unsatisfactory Performance

For a student who earns a CGPA of less than 2.00, he/she will be placed on probation or dismissed from the college. 4.2.1

Academic Probation (MPS)

A student is on academic probation if he/she obtains a CGPA ranging from 1.67 to 1.99 from Semester 2 onwards. Note: Students in Semester 1 will not be placed under academic probation. 4.2.2

Dismissal (DTP)

A student will be dismissed if he/she: a. b. d.

obtains a GPA of 1.00, OR obtains a CGPA of less than 1.67, OR is on probation for 2 consecutive semesters, OR fails ALL registered academic courses in the semester, OR

e.

fails the same course(s) after 3 attempts except for Industrial Training

c.

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APPEALS 5.1

Appeals For Re Evaluation of Answer Scripts

Appeals must be submitted to the College Director within 1 week after examination results are announced. A student who is not satisfied with his/her results can appeal to the College Senate for a re evaluation of his/her answer scripts. A charge of RM50.00 per course will be imposed. The College Senate may determine that the appeal be disallowed for one of the following reasons: a.

that the student did not fulfil all assessment or attendance requirements

b.

that the grounds on which the appeal is based are not supported by documentation submitted by the student

c.

that the appeal is in relation to a grade awarded following a remarking

d.

that the appeal is in relation to an application for permission to resubmit an assignment which was earlier denied

The result of the appeal will be known within 1 week . 5.2

Appeals for Re Admission to Continue Studies

A student who is dismissed may appeal to the Director of Higher Education Division, MARA through the College Director within 2 weeks after examination results are announced.



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ATTENDANCE 6.1

Class Attendance

Class attendance is calculated from the first day of class. A 90% attendance (based on contact hours) for every course is compulsory to enable students to sit for the final semester examination. However, an 80% of attendance (based on contact hours) for every course is allowed for students with Medical Certification (MC) and prior approved leave. Beyond the above, students are required to repeat the course(s). A grade “DH” will be recorded in the transcript. 6.2

Any students given medical leave (MC) by an authorised medical officer during the final examination week will be required to repeat the course(s) in the following semester. A grade ’TL’ will be recorded in the transcript. However, ONLY students

who have been hospitalised and obtain MC due to critical illness and/or contagious disease such as chicken pox, dengue, mums etc will be allowed to appeal to sit for the supplementary examination in January or July. 6.3

Students can be barred from class/exam OR dismissed (subject to clause 4.2.2) due to unsatisfactory attendance at any time during the semester.

6.4

Deferral

The maximum duration for the deferment with approval from the Director of Higher Education Division, MARA through the College Director, must not exceed 2 semesters (1 year). The CGPA for a student on deferment remains unchanged for that duration until s/he resumes her/his studies. 7.0

PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING

Plagiarism, whether inadvertent or deliberate, can be inferred from any of the following actions: a.

word-for-word copying of sentences or whole paragraphs from one or more sources (the work of other persons), or presenting substantial extracts from books, articles, theses, other unpublished work such as working papers, seminar and conference papers, internal reports, computer software, lecture notes or tapes, without clearly indicating their origin,

b.

using close paraphrasing of sentences or whole paragraphs acknowledgement in the form of reference to the original work,

c.

submitting another programme member’s work in whole or in part,

d.

use of another person’s ideas, work or research data without acknowledgement,

e.

submitting work which has been written by someone else on the student’s behalf,

f.

special note is also drawn to the fact that students may not submit part or whole of work previously presented for assessment in another course.

g.

candidates are not allowed to bring into examination hall any document or instrument, either printed or written or electronic forms that is not approved, that assist or lead to plagiarism/cheating. Any means or ways that assist or lead to plagiarism or cheating is not allowed.

without

due

For all proven cases of plagiarism or cheating, a faculty member has the authority to grant a failing ‘F’ grade for the work undertaken, or for the course(s). The case shall be referred to the college Senate Board.



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ACADEMIC AWARDS 8.1

MARA Outstanding Performance Award-MOPA ( Anugerah Kecemerlangan MARA)

MARA Outstanding Performance Award is granted to full-time students with good academic standing who attain a CGPA 3.75 and above upon graduation. 8.2

College Outstanding Performance Award-COPA ( Anugerah Kecemerlangan Kolej )

College Outstanding Performance Award is granted to full-time students with good academic standing who attain a GPA 3.50 and above for the semester. 8.3

Eligibility for Academic Awards

To be eligible for academic awards, a student must satisfy all o f the following:

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a.

first attempt for all courses,

b.

no ‘TL’ grades in his/her transcript,

c.

a minimum of 12 credit hours for every semester (MOPA) and present semester (COPA), and

d.

no disciplinary misconduct.

RESULT SLIP, TRANSCRIPT & DIPLOMA 9.1

Result Slip

Result slips will be issued every semester examination after the endorsement of results by the Senate. 9.2

Transcript

Transcripts will be issued upon completion of the programme after the endorsement of results by the Senate. 9.3

Diploma

Diploma will be awarded upon graduation. 9.4

Reprints

Any request for reprints will be charged the following: a. Result Slip :

RM10.00 per copy

b. Transcript :

RM50.00 per copy

c.

RM100.00 per copy

Diploma

:

A student will be charged double the amount stated above per copy for each subsequent reprint.



10.0

GRADUATION 10.1

An official graduation ceremony is held annually whereby a diploma will be awarded. The responsibility for fulfilling the requirements for graduation rests with the individual student.

10.2

Prior to graduation, a student must satisfy the following: a. b. c. d.

PROGRAMME

pass all courses, including Industrial Training and Co-Curriculum obtain a Credit for Bahasa Melayu in SPM (only applicable to those with a Pass in Bahasa Melayu subject upon entry to KPM) achieve an overall CGPA of 2.00 and above complete the required credit hours according to programmes within a maximum of 8 semesters:

Intake July 2011

Intake January

Intake July

Intake July 2013

2012

2012

Onwards

DIA

95 credit hours for Muslim students and 92 for non- Muslim students

95 credit hours

DBS


92 credit hours

DEn


91 credit hours

DAB


95 credit hours

DLM


93 credit hours

DIB


95 credit hours

DBF


92 credit hours

DDC

90 credit hours

92 credit hours

e.

obtain the Senate approval for graduation

f.

satisfy all other college requirements

g.

discharge all financial obligations

93 credit hours


DEC

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS Diploma in English Communication (DEC)

1.0

ACADEMIC YEAR

The duration for the Diploma in English Communication is 3 years. An academic year is divided into 2 semesters consisting of 26 weeks (1 orientation week, 15 lecture weeks, 1 week mid-semester break, 3 examination weeks and 6 weeks semester holiday). 2.0

ACADEMIC LOAD


GRADING SYSTEM Upon completion of courses at the end of each semester, a student’s performance will be

evaluated. 3.1

Grade Point System

The following grade point system is used in determining the grade point average (GPA): Grade

Marks

Grade Point

Grade Index

A

75-100

4.00

A-

71-74

3.67

B+

67-70

3.33

B

63-66

3.00

B-

59-62

2.67

C+

55-58

2.33

C

50-54

2.00

C-

46-49

1.67

D+

40-45

1.33

D

35-39

1.00

F

0-34

0.00

DH

-

0.00

Dihalang

MH

-

0.00


TH

-

-


TL

-

-


PK

-

-


L

-

-

Lulus/ Gagal (Pass/Fail) grade will not

G

-

-

be used in computing the CGPA

Excellent

Good



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3.2

Calculation of Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) ) [GPA and CGPA will be calculated to the two decimals places.] 3.2.1


SEMESTER 1 Code

Credit Hour

Grade

Grade Point

Communication Fundamentals

COM 1163

3

C

2.00

6.00

Introduction to Business Communication

COM 1172

2

C

2.00

4.00

Project & Presentation

ENG 1102

2

A-

3.67

7.34

Introduction to Reading

ENG 1203

3

C+

2.33

6.99

Introduction to Writing

ENG 1213

3

A-

3.67

11.01

Mandarin 1

FLG 1012

2

A

4.00

8.00

Amal Islami

ISL 1021

1

B+

3.33

3.33

Course

Total

16

Credit Point

46.67

GPA


CGPA

= Total cumulative credit points/Total cumulative credit hours = 46.67/16 = 2.92

SEMESTER 2 Course

Language Proficiency Development 1

Code

Credit Hour

Grade

Grade Point

Credit Point

ENG 1272

2

B+

3.33

6.66

ENG 1223

3

B

3.00

9.00

English in Media

ENG 1253

3

C+

2.33

6.99

Computing Fundamentals

ITE 1043

3

A-

3.67

11.01

Mandarin 2

FLG 1022

2

C

3.00

6.00


MPU 0002

2

B+

3.33

6.66

Penghayatan Islam

ISL 1012

2

A

4.00

8.00

Academic Reading and Writing

Total

17

GPA


CGPA

= Total cumulative credit points / Total cumulative credit hours = (46.67 + 54.32)/(16 + 17) = 100.99/33 = 3.06

54.32


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3.2.2

Sample calculation of GPA and CGPA for a student with a repeat course e.g. Project & Presentation

A student who fails Academic Reading and Writing 1 in Semester 1 and repeats the course in Semester 2 SEMESTER 1 Code

Credit Hour

Grade

Grade Point

Communication Fundamentals

COM 1163

3

C

2.00

6.00

Introduction to Business Communication

COM 1172

2

A-

3.67

7.34


ENG 1102

2**

D

1.00

2.00*

Introduction to Reading

ENG 1203

3

A-

3.67

11.01

Introduction to Writing

ENG 1213

3

A

4.00

12.00

Mandarin 1

FLG 1012

2

B+

3.33

6.66

Amal Islami

ISL 1021

1

B

3.00

3.00

Course

Total

16

Credit Point

48.01

GPA


CGPA


SEMESTER 2 Course

Code

Credit Hour

Grade

Grade Point

Credit Point

Language Proficiency Development 1

ENG 1272

2

B+

3.33

6.66


ENG 1102

2

B

3.00

6.00

English in Media

ENG 1253

3

C+

2.33

6.99

Computing Fundamentals

ITE 1043

3

A-

3.67

11.01

Mandarin 2

FLG 1022

2

C

3.00

6.00


MPU 0002

2

B+

3.33

6.66

Penghayatan Islam

ISL 1012

2

A

4.00

8.00

Total

16

GPA


CGPA

= Total cumulative credit points/Total cumulative credit hours = [(48.01 – 2.00*) + 51.32] / [(16 – 2**) + 16] = 97.33/30 = 3.24

51.32


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3.3 Examination 3.3.1

Courses with a Final Examination


this regulation. 3.3.1.1

Resit A student who obtains a grade ‘D+’ and/or below in any of the

courses must repeat that/those courses with a charge of RM50.00 for each course. This charge is to be credited into the college Extra Mural Recreation (EMR) account. The maximum grade for those who repeat the course(s) due to cheating/plagiarising/barred from seating the final examination case(s) is B. A student is allowed to repeat any course not more than 2 times within the period allowed. Only the higher grade earned will be used in re computing both the grade point average (GPA) and the cumulative grade point average (CGPA). However, the credit hours earned for that/those course(s) remain the same. 3.3.2

Courses without a Final Examination 3.3.2.1

Redo Assessment

A redo assessment will only be allowed once (per course) for any failed course based on the discretion of the Programme Coordinator and provided that the student has attempted all assignments. A student who fails because he/she is barred and thus is not eligible for redo assessments. A student who fails overall will need to redo the failed assessment OR any one recommended by the Programme Coordinator. All redo assessments need to be completed 2 weeks before the Senate meeting. The maximum marks awarded after a redo assessment is 50% and recorded as a pass grade. A mark less than 46% is recorded as a fail grade and will need to be repeated. 3.3.2.2

Resit

A student who fails any course is only allowed to repeat it ONCE in the following semester with a charge of RM50.00 for each course. This charge is to be credited into the college Extra Mural Recreation (EMR) account. The maximum grade for those who repeat the course(s) due to cheating/plagiarising/barred from seating the final examination case(s) is B. 3.3.2.3

A student who has been barred will fail the course.


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3.3.3

Supplementary Examination “A graduating student is allowed to sit for this examination exclusively to:

a. obtain a passing grade for course(s) that he/she has sat for and failed (RE-SIT for FAILED papers - subject to clause 3.3.1.1 and 3.3.2.2); subsequent failure leads to TP(TG) status; OR b. improve CGPA to 2.00 and above. Maximum courses are two (2) in one seating.

TYPES OF SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION RESIT IMPROVE GCPA

ITEM

No. of papers No. of seating

Subject Grade Subject (s) involved







any fail courses in final semester 1 attempt for course without final examination or 2 attempts for course with final examination D+/D/ F






One attempt only



C-






Courses failed



Students are allowed to postpone the Supplementary Examination once



Any courses

only.

In any case the maximum number of course(s) taken should not exceed 2. However, in order to improve CGPA, only students with grade C- are allowed to do so. Final grading will be based on continuous assessment and marks obtained in the supplementary examination. Only the higher grade earned will be used in re computing both the grade point average (GPA) and the cumulative grade point average (CGPA). A graduating student who chooses not to sit for the supplementary examination is allowed to extend his/her semester of study in order to repeat course(s) failed, subjected to clause 3.8 below. Graduating students who have been barred from examination or failed due to plagiarism/cheating offences are not eligible to sit for this examination. They have to repeat the course(s) in the following semester (subject to clause 3.8). 3.3.4

Industrial Training

It is compulsory for all graduating students to attend and pass industrial training for a minimum of 12 weeks. 3.3.5

Co Curriculum

It is compulsory for all registered students to attend and pass co curriculum courses.


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3.4






Prerequisite(s)

A student is allowed to sit for a course at a higher level provided he/she passes the prerequisites. Under special circumstances approval must be obtained from the Program Coordinator. Refer to Appendix for courses with prerequisites. 3.6

Add/Drop/Withdrawal

Add/Drop can only be allowed within 1 week after academic registration with the approval of the mentor. Withdrawal can only be allowed within 6 weeks after academic registration with the approval of the Deputy Director of Academic Affairs. The credit hours required after withdrawal should meet the minimum of 12 credit hours. The credit hours for withdrawal will not be calculated in GPA or CGPA. The withdrawal charge is RM50.00 per course. 3.7



Extended Semester

A normal academic duration for DEC programme comprises of 6 semesters including the ITR. Students who enrolled in these programs will be given allowance for the first 6 semesters only and are allowed to extend his/her studies for a maximum of 2 semesters. A DTP status will be given to any students who do not completing their studies within the given time frames. 4.0

ACADEMIC STATUS 4.1


4.2


For a student who earns a CGPA of less than 2.00, he/she will be placed on probation or dismissed from the college.


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4.2.1


A student is on academic probation if he/she obtains a CGPA ranging from 1.67 to 1.99 from Semester 2 onwards. Note: Students in Semester 1 will not be placed under academic probation. 4.2.2

Dismissal (DTP)

A student will be dismissed if he/she: a. b. c. d.

f. e. 5.0

obtains a GPA of 1.00, OR obtains a CGPA of less than 1.67, OR is on probation for 2 consecutive semesters, OR fails ALL registered academic courses in the semester, OR fails twice on any outcome (assignment) based course fails the same non-outcome (exam) based course(s) after 3 attempts except for Industrial Training

RE SUBMISSION

A course lecturer may invite a student to resubmit work when it is felt that it will benefit the student’s learning to do so.

Re submission is accepting for marking a piece of work which has been substantially altered, added to, re-written or re-worked by the student to replace the original assessment exercise. Re submission applies to continuous assessments and not to final examinations. Re submission does not apply to pieces of assessment which have already been considered for a re-mark. If a re submission results in a new grade, this grade will become the final grade. 6.0

APPEALS 6.1

Appeals for Re Evaluation of Answer Scripts

Appeals must be submitted to the College Director within 1 week after examination results are announced. A student who is not satisfied with his/her results can appeal to the College Senate for a re evaluation of his/her answer scripts. A charge of RM50.00 per course will be imposed. The College Senate may determine that the appeal be disallowed for one or more of the following reasons: a. b. c. d.

that the student did not fulfill all assessment or attendance requirements that the grounds on which the appeal is based are not supported by documentation submitted by the student that the appeal is in relation to a grade awarded following a remarking that the appeal is in relation to an application for permission to resubmit an assignment which was earlier denied



A student who is dismissed may appeal to the Director of Higher Education Division, MARA through the College Director within 2 weeks after examination results are announced.


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7.0



word-for-word copying of sentences or whole paragraphs from one or more sources (the work of other persons), or presenting substantial extracts from books, articles, theses, other unpublished work such as working papers, seminar and conference papers, internal reports, computer software, lecture notes or tapes, without clearly indicating their origin,

b.

using close paraphrasing of sentences or whole paragraphs acknowledgement in the form of reference to the original work,

c.

submitting another programme member’s work in whole or in part,

d.

use of another person’s ideas, work or research data without acknowledgement,

e.

submitting work which has been written by someone else on the student’s behalf,

f.

special note is also drawn to the fact that students may not submit part or whole of work previously presented for assessment in another course.

g.

candidates are not allowed to bring into examination hall any document or instrument, either printed or written or electronic forms that is not approved, that assist or lead to plagiarism/cheating. Any means or ways that assist or lead to plagiarism or cheating is not allowed.

without

due

For all proven cases of plagiarism or cheating, a faculty member has the authority to grant a failing ‘F’ grade for the work undertaken, or for the course(s). The case shall be referred to

the college Senate Board. 8.0

ATTENDANCE 8.1

Class attendance is calculated from the first day of class. A 90% attendance (based on contact hours) for every course is compulsory to enable students to sit for the final semester examination. However, an 80% of attendance (based on contact hours) for every course is allowed for students with Medical Certification (MC) and prior approved leave. Beyond the above, students required to repeat the course(s). A grade “DH” will be recorded in the transcript.

8.2


who have been hospitalised and obtain MC due to critical illness and/or contagious disease such as chicken pox, dengue, mums etc will be allowed to appeal to sit for the examination in January or July. 8.3

Students can be barred from class/exam OR dismissed (subject to clause 4.22) due to unsatisfactory attendance at any time during the semester.

8.4

Deferral

The maximum duration for the deferment with approval from the Director of Higher Education Division, MARA through the College Director, must not exceed 2 semesters (1 year). The CGPA for a student on deferment remains unchanged for that duration until s/he resumes her/his studies.


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9.0

ACADEMIC AWARDS 9.1






To be eligible for academic awards, a student must satisfy all o f the following: a. b. c. d. 10.0

first attempt for all courses, no ‘TL’ grades in his/her transcript,

a minimum of 12 credit hours for every semester (MOPA) and present semester (COPA), and no disciplinary misconduct.


Result Slip


Transcript


Diploma


Reprints

Any request for reprints will be charged the following: a. Result Slip : b. Transcript : c Diploma :

RM10.00 per copy RM50.00 per copy RM100.00 per copy

A student will be charged double the amount stated above per copy for each subsequent reprint. 11.0

GRADUATION 11.1


11.2

Prior to graduation, a student must satisfy the following: a.

pass all courses, including Industrial Training and Co-Curriculum

b.

obtain a Credit for Bahasa Melayu in SPM (only applicable to those with a Pass in Bahasa Melayu subject upon entry to KPM)

c.

achieve an overall CGPA of 2.00 and above

d.

complete the required of 95 credit hours within a maximum of 8 semesters

e.

obtain the Senate’s approval for graduation

f.


g.

discharge all financial obligations 22


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ACADEMIC REGULATIONS Foundation in Computing Foundation in Business 1.0

ACADEMIC YEAR

The duration for the Foundation programme is 1½ years. An academic year is divided into 2 semesters, each consisting of 26 weeks (1 orientation week, 15 lecture weeks, 1 week midsemester break, 3 examination weeks and 6 weeks semester holiday). 2.0

ACADEMIC LOAD


GRADING SYSTEM 3.1

Students’ Achievement Grade

3.1.1

Outcome (Assignment) Based Courses

These courses are graded as follows: Mark (%)

Conversion Point

D

75 - 100

4.00

Outstanding Performance

M+

70 - 74

3.50

Above Performance

M

65 -69

3.00

Satisfactory Performance

P+

60 - 64

2.50

Above Average Performance

P

50 - 59

2.00

Average Performance

F

0 - 49

0.00


0.00

Dihalang (Barred)

Grade

Distinction Merit

Pass

Failure

DH MH

a.

-

0.00

Grade Index

Satisfactory


Distinction

In order to achieve a distinction, a student must satisfy the following: i. ii. iii. b.

use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions, take responsibility for managing and organising activities, and demonstrate convergent, lateral and creative thinking

Merit

In order to achieve a merit: i.

Grade M+, a student must: (1) (2) (3) (4)

ii.

identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions, select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques, present and communicate appropriate findings, and meet at least one criteria from a higher grade level (distinction)

Grade M, a student must satisfy b.i.(1) – (3) 23


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c.

Pass

In order to achieve a Pass, i. Grade P+, a student must: (1) meet all the requirements defined in the assessment criteria for each course, and (2) meet at least one criteria from a higher grade level (merit/ distinction) ii. d.

e.

Grade P, a student must satisfy c.i.(1)

Referred/Fail

i.

An ‘R’ (Referred) grade is recorded if a student does not meet

ii.

the requirements defined in the assessment criteria for each assignment for submission before or on the due date. This grade will be converted to ‘Fail’ only at the end of the semester if no satisfactory changes are made on the referred/re submitted assignment. The highest grade for any referral/re submission is a Pass.

Determination of Overall Subject Grades

The final grade for a course must be based on the total evidence provided by each student against all assessment activities. Achievement of merit and distinction should be judged for achievement against all the opportunities provided by the assessment package for that course. To obtain the grade of merit or distinction in a course, the student must achieve that grade for the majority of opportunities, as identified by the assessor and agreed by the internal verifier. Student 1

P1.1 Asg1 Redo Asg2 Redo Asg3 Redo Overall



P1.2 x

P2.1

P2.2





P3.1

P3.2

M1 x

M2 x





M3

D1 x

D2

D3



x























M1

M2





x

x

x 



x











D Student 2

Asg1 Redo Asg2 Redo Asg3 Redo Overall

P1.1

P1.2









P2.1

P2.2

x

x









P3.1

P3.2













M3

D1 x

x

D2

D3

x

x





x







x



M


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Student 3

P1.1

P1.2





Asg1 Redo Asg2 Redo Asg3 Redo Overall

P2.1

P2.2







P3.1

P3.2







x

x









M1

M3



M2 x

x

x

x



x

D1

D2

D3

x

x



x

x

x

x

x



x

x

P 3.1.2

Exam Based Courses

These courses are graded as follows: a.

Compulsory Courses (MPW) by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency(MQA) Marks (%)

Conversion Point

Grade Index

D

75 - 100

4.00


M+

70 - 74

3.50

Above Satisfactory Performance

M

65 -69

3.00


P+

60 - 64

2.50


P

50 - 59

2.00

F

0 - 49

0.00


DH

-

0.00

Dihalang

MH

-

0.00


TH

-

-


TL

-

-


PK

-

-

L

-

-

G

-

-

Grade

Distinction Merit Pass

Failure

Average

Performance

Pindahan Kredit

(Credit Transfer) Lulus/ Gagal (Pass/Fail) grade will not be used in computing the CGPA


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b.

Other Exam Based Courses Mark (%)

Conversion Point

Grade Index

D

75 - 100

4.00


M+

70 - 74

3.50

Above Satisfactory Performance

M

60 - 69

3.00


P+

50 - 59

2.50


P

46 - 49

2.00

Average Performance

F

0 - 45

0.00


DH MH TH

-

0.00 0.00 -

Dihalang Meniru (Cheating/Plagiarising) Tidak Hadir (Absent)

TL

-

-


PK

-

-

L

-

-

G

-

-

Grade

Distinction Merit Pass

Failure

3.13

Pindahan Kredit

(Credit Transfer) Lulus/ Gagal (Pass/Fail) grade will not be used in computing the CGPA

A student must pass all the Foundation level courses EXCEPT Bahasa Kebangsaan* and Co-Curriculum courses in order to pursue to HND level. * A student with a P7 or P8 must sit the July or November paper and obtain a credit as one of the graduation requirements.


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3.2

Assessment

3.2.1

A student is subjected to 2 methods of assessment - outcome (assignment) based (HND) and non-outcome (exam) based.

3.2.2

The outcome assessment package identifies how each outcome in every course is assessed. Even though the course defines an entity against which assessment takes place, it does not specify any particular order or mode of delivery. Assessment activities can contribute to the achievement of more than 1 outcome and it may be an integration of courses.

3.2.3

The key characteristics of assessment are validity, reliability and fitness for purpose. A variety of traditional and innovative assessment methods can be used including case studies, assignments, time-constrained assessments and work-based projects. In order to meet this requirement, a record of assessment for each student, detailing the evidence evaluated against the required course outcomes, will be maintained. These records will be available for verification by an external verifier/examiner.

3.2.4

All assignments must be submitted before or on the specified deadline (submission deadline). Lecturers will grade them with written comments on the work submitted and return them to the student within 4 weeks of the submission deadline.

3.2.5

If the assessed work is not satisfactory, it can be resubmitted/supplemented (REDO) on another specified deadline (resubmission deadline) and the highest grade achieved is a ‘Pass’.

3.2.6

Any assessment submitted without any attempt or no submission made at all, the students are not allowed to resubmit/supplement (REDO). Thus, ‘F’ grade will be awarded.

3.2.7

Any assignment submitted after the submission deadline will not be graded and ‘F’ grade will be awarded.


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3.3

Calculation of Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative Grade point Average (CGPA) [GPA and CGPA will be calculated to the two decimals places.] 3.3.1

Sample calculation of GPA and CGPA for a student who passes all courses:

Semester 1 Course

Code

Credit Hour

Grade

Grade Point

Credit Point

Principles of Accounting

ACC 1063

3

P

2.00

6.00

Pinciples of Marketing

MKT 2013

3

M+

3.50

10.50


MAT 1013

3

M+

3.50

10.50


ENG 1012

2

P+

2.50

5.00

Mandarin 1

FLG 1012

2

D

4.00

8.00

Amal Islami

ISL 1021

1

D

4.00

4.00

SOC 1012

2

M+

3.50

7.00

Managing Self

Total

16

51.00

GPA


CGPA


Semester 2 Code

Credit Hour

Grade

Grade Point

Credit Point

Quantitative Methods

QMT 1024

4

M+

3.50

14.00

Fundamentals of Database

CSC 1143

3

M

3.00

9.00

Microeconomics

ECO 1013

3

M

3.00

9.00

Practical Business English

ENG 2022

2

P+

2.50

5.00

Penghayatan Islam

ISL 1012

2

M

3.00

6.00

Mandarin 2

FLG 1022

2

P+

2.50

5.00

Course

Total

16

GPA


CGPA

= Total cumulative credit points / Total cumulative credit hours = (51.00 + 48.00)/(16 + 16) = 99.00/32 = 3.09

48.00


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3.3.2

Sample calculation of GPA and CGPA for a student with a repeat course e.g. Business Mathematics

A student who fails Business Mathematics in Semester 1 and repeats the course in Semester 2 Semester 1 Course

Code

Credit Hour

Grade

Grade Point

Credit Point

Principles of Accounting

ACC 1063

3

P

2.00

6.00

Pinciples of Marketing

MKT 2013

3

M+

3.50

10.50


MAT 1013

3

M+

3.50

10.50


ENG 1012

3**

F

0.00

0.00*

Mandarin 1

FLG 1012

3

D

4.00

12.00

Amal Islami

ISL 1021

1

M+

3.50

3.50

SOC 1012

2

3.50

7.00

Managing Self

Total GPA


CGPA

= = =

M+

18

49.50

Total cumulative credit points/Total cumulative credit hours 49.50/18 2.75

Semester 2 Code

Credit Hour

Grade Point

Credit Point

Quantitative Methods

QMT 1024

4

M+

3.50

14.00


MAT 1013

3

P+

2.50

7.50

Microeconomics

ECO 1013

3

M

3.00

9.00

Practical Business English

ENG 2022

2

P+

2.50

5.00

Penghayatan Islam

ISL 1012

2

M

3.00

6.00

Mandarin 2

FLG 1022

2

P+

2.50

5.00

Course

Total

Grade

16

GPA


CGPA

= Total cumulative credit points/Total cumulative credit hours = [(49.50-0.00*) + 46.50]/[(18 – 3**) + 16] = 96.00/31 = 3.10

46.50


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3.4

Examination/ Assessment 3.4.1


It is compulsory for all registered students to sit and pass for courses that offer End of Unit Test (EUT) or Final Examination.

A grade ‘F’ will be

recorded if a student fails to comply with this requirement. 3.4.2

Co Curriculum


Supplementary Assessment for Outcome (Exam) Based

A Supplementary Assessment is a make-up assessment specially designed for final semester Foundation/HND students and will be held 2 weeks after the academic registration at the beginning of every semester. Students must satisfy the following requirements before they are allowed to sit for the supplementary test/examination: a. b. c.

must have attempted the assessment but failed, must not fail more than 2 courses, and must pass at least ½ of the total outcomes for each course failed. Note: Students who are barred from the EUT/final examination are not eligible for supplementary test/examination.

No referral or repeat is allowed after the supplementary assessment. Students who choose not to sit for the supplementary assessment are allowed to extend their semester of study in order to repeat course(s) failed, subjected to clause 3.6 below. Supplementary examination is allowed only with prior approval by the College Senate. Students who are allowed to extend his/ her semester of study in order to repeat course(s) failed are subjected to clause 3.10 below. 3.4.4

Supplementary Assessment for Non-Outcome (Exam) Based “A graduating student is allowed to sit for this examination exclusively to:

c. obtain a passing grade for course(s) that he/she has sat for and failed (RE-SIT for FAILED papers- subject to clause 3.6 ); subsequent failure leads to TP(TG) status; OR d. improve CGPA to 2.00 and above. Maximum courses are two (2) in one seating. TYPES OF SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION RESIT IMPROVE GCPA

ITEM

No. of papers No. of seating Subject Grade Subject (s) involved






D+/D/ F





Courses failed






One attempt only



C-






Any courses


FB, FC



Students are allowed to postpone the Supplementary Examination once only.

However, in order to improve CGPA, only students with grade C- are allowed to do so. Final grading will be based on continuous assessment and marks obtained in the supplementary examination. Only the higher grade earned will be used in re computing both the grade point average (GPA) and the cumulative grade point average (CGPA). A graduating student who chooses not to sit for the supplementary examination is allowed to extend his/her semester of study in order to repeat course(s) failed, subjected to clause 3.10 below. Graduating students who have been barred from examination or failed due to plagiarism/cheating offences are not eligible to sit for this examination. They have to repeat the course(s) in the following semester (subject to clause 3.10). 3.5






Resit

A student who fails any outcome based course is only allowed to repeat once while a student who fails any non-outcome based course is allowed to repeat twice in the following semesters. The charge is RM50.00 for each course. This charge is to be credited into the college Extra Mural Recreation (EMR) account. The maximum grade for those who repeat the non-outcome based course(s) due to cheating/plagiarising/barred from seating the final examination case(s) is B. Only the higher grade earned will be used in re computing both the grade point average (GPA) and the cumulative grade point average (CGPA). However, the credit hours earned for that/those course(s) remain the same.


FB, FC

3.7

Prerequisite(s)


Add/Drop/Withdrawal

Add/Drop can only be allowed within 1 week after academic registration with the approval of the mentor. Withdrawal can only be allowed within 6 weeks after academic registration with the approval of the Assistant Director of Academic Affairs. The credit hours required after withdrawal should meet the minimum of 12 credit hours. The credit hours for withdrawal will not be calculated in GPA or CGPA. The withdrawal fee is RM50.00 per course. 3.9



Extended Semester

A normal academic duration for FHND is three (3) semesters whilst for HND is four (4) semesters. Students who enrolled in FHND and HND are allowed to extend his/her studies for one (1) semester only for each programme. A DTP status will be given to any students who do not completing their studies within the given time frames. 4.0

ACADEMIC STATUS 4.1

Satisfactory Performance (MP) A student’s performance is satisfactory if he/she passes all courses.

4.2

Unsatisfactory Performance A student’s performance is unsatisfactory if he/she fails any course and he/she will be

placed on probation or dismissed from college 4.2.1


A student is on academic probation if he/she fails any outcome-based course. 4.2.2

Dismissal (DTP)

A student will be dismissed if he/she: a. b. c. Note:

fails all courses in any semester fails twice any outcome (assignment) based course fails 3 times any non-outcome (exam) based course

A student is not eligible for supplementary test/examination after repeating the outcome (assignment) based course(s). 32


FB, FC

5.0

APPEALS 5.1

Outcome (Assignment) Based

A student who is not satisfied with his/her result may appeal through the following procedures: 5.1.1

Assignment Grade Appeal

a. b. c.

Fill in the assessment appeal form Forward it to the course lecturer first for further discussion If the student considers the outcome of the discussion unsatisfactory then he/she may consult the internal verifier

d.

If neither the course lecturer nor the internal verifier’s decisions resolve the student’s appeal, he/she may forward it to the College

e. 5.1.2

Senate The result of the appeal will be known within 1 week

Course Grade Appeal

An appeal for a second referral (redo) per course (third attempt) can also be considered under approval from the Deputy Director of Academic Affairs on the following conditions: a. b. c. 5.2

only 30% of the overall outcome criteria (per course) referred, the student has sufficient knowledge to proceed to a higher level, and good attitude towards studies.

Non-Outcome (Exam) Based:

Appeals must be submitted to the College Director within 1 week after examination results are announced. A student who is not satisfied with his/her results can appeal to the College Senate for a re evaluation of his/her answer scripts. A charge of RM50.00 per course will be imposed. The College Senate may determine that the appeal be disallowed for one of the following reasons: a. b. c. d.

that the student did not fulfil all assessment or attendance requirements that the grounds on which the appeal is based are not supported by documentation submitted by the student that the appeal is in relation to a grade awarded following a remarking that the appeal is in relation to an application for permission to resubmit an assignment which was earlier denied



A student who is dismissed may appeal to the Director of Higher Education Division, MARA through the College Director within 2 weeks after the results are announced.


FB, FC

6.0

ATTENDANCE 6.1

Class Attendance

Class attendance is calculated from the first day of class. A 90% attendance (based on contact hours) for every course is compulsory to enable students to sit for the final semester examination. However, an 80% of attendance (based on contact hours) for every course is allowed for students with Medical Certification (MC) and prior approved leave. Beyond the above, students required to repeat the course(s). A grade “DH” will be recorded in the transcript. 6.2



Students can be barred from class/exam OR dismissed (subject to clause 4.2.2) due to unsatisfactory attendance at any time during the semester.

6.4

Deferral

The maximum duration for the deferment with approval from the Director of Higher Education Division, MARA through the College Director, must not exceed 2 semesters (1 year). The CGPA for a student on deferment remains unchanged for that duration until s/he resumes her/his studies.

7.0



b. c. d. e. f. g.

word-for-word copying of sentences or whole paragraphs from one or more sources (the work of other persons), or presenting substantial extracts from books, articles, theses, other unpublished work such as working papers, seminar and conference papers, internal reports, computer software, lecture notes or tapes, without clearly indicating their origin, using close paraphrasing of sentences or whole paragraphs without due acknowledgement in the form of reference to the original work, submitting another programme member’s work in whole or in part, use of another person’s ideas, work or research data without acknowledgement, submitting work which has been written by someone else on the student’s behalf,

special note is also drawn to the fact that students may not submit part or whole of work previously presented for assessment in another course. candidates are not allowed to bring into examination hall any document or instrument, either printed or written or electronic forms that is not approved, that assist or lead to plagiarism/cheating. Any means or ways that assist or lead to plagiarism or cheating is not allowed


the college Senate Board.


FB, FC

8.0

ACADEMIC AWARDS 8.1






To be eligible for academic awards, a student must satisfy all o f the following:

9.0

a.


b.


c.


d.



Result Slip


Transcript

Foundation Transcripts will be issued upon completion of the HND programme after the endorsement of results by the Senate. 9.3

Reprints

Any request for reprints will be charged the following: a.

Result Slip :

RM10.00 per copy

b.

Transcript :

RM50.00 per copy

A student will be charged double the amount stated above per copy for each subsequent reprint.


HND CSD, HND BMk, HND BIT

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS HND Programmes in Computing (Software Development), Business (Marketing) Business (Information Technology)

1.0

ACADEMIC YEAR

The duration for the programme is 2 years. An academic year is divided into 2 semesters, each consisting of 26 weeks (1 orientation week, 14 lecture weeks, 1 consultation week, 1 week mid-semester break, 3 examination weeks and 6 weeks semester holiday). 2.0

ACADEMIC LOAD


GRADING SYSTEM

Refer to Foundation HND with the following adjustments: 3.1

Students’ Achievement Grade

Clause 3.1.3 not applicable Refer to Academic Regulations for Foundation HND Programmes for clause 4.0 to 9.0 4.0

GRADUATION

4.1


4.2

Prior to graduation, a student must satisfy the following: a. pass all courses, including Co-Curriculum, b. pass all common skill outcomes (only applicable to HND programme based on legacy system), c. complete the required credit hours according to programmes within a maximum of 5 semesters:i. ii. iii. iv.

d. e. f. g.

HND in Computing (Software Development): a required of 65 credit hours for Muslim students and 62 for non-Muslim students. HND in Computing (System Development): a required of of 67 credit hours HND in Business (Marketing): a minimum of 63 credit hours HND in Business (Information Technology): a minimum of 64 credit hours

obtain a Credit for Bahasa Melayu in SPM (only applicable to those with a Pass in Bahasa Melayu subject upon entry to KPM), obtain the Senate approval for graduation, satisfy all other college requirements, discharge all financial obligations.


DCN

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS Diploma in Computer Networking (DCN)

1.0

ACADEMIC YEAR

The duration for the Diploma in Computer Networking is 3 years. An academic year is divided into 2 semesters, consisting of 26 weeks (1 orientation week, 14 lecture weeks, 1 week mid-semester break, 1 revision week, 3 examination weeks, and 6 weeks semester holiday). 2.0

ACADEMIC LOAD


CISCO Academy Courses

CISCO Academy courses offered are: a. b. c. d. e. 3.0

Introduction to Networking Small-to-Medium Business Networking Routing Technologies Switching Technologies WAN Technologies

EVALUATION SYSTEM

The evaluation is based on the assessment of coursework, workshop or laboratory work, quizzes, topical tests, end-of-unit tests or other measures deemed equivalent. 3.1

Evaluation of Non-CISCO Academy Courses

Courses other than the Cisco Academy courses will be assessed according to the existing KPM diploma programmes such as DIA, DBS, DEn, DAB, DLM, DIB, DBF and DDC. 3.2

Evaluation of CISCO Academy Courses

Course assessment will be based on on-line evaluation (CISCO) and workshop or laboratory work (CISCO/College). Test will be administered after completion of each topic. End-of-unit test will be administered after completion of the course. A PASS or FAIL grade will be made known after 48 hours of test completion. A student is only eligible to sit for the final CCNA examination in Semester 6 after completing CCNA1 to CCNA4 series.


DCN

4.0

GRADING SYSTEM

Upon completion of courses at the end of each semester, a student’s performance will be evaluated and graded.

4.1

Grade Point System for Non-CISCO Academy Courses

The following grade point system is used in determining the grade point average (GPA): Marks

Grade Point

A

75 - 100

4.00

A-

71 - 74

3.67

B+

67 - 70

3.33

B

63 - 66

3.00

B-

59 - 62

2.67

C+

55 - 58

2.33

C

50 - 54

2.00

C-

46 - 49

1.67

D+

40 - 45

1.33

D

35 - 39

1.00

F

0 - 34

0.00

Grade

Excellent

Good


0.00

Dihalang

0.00


TH

-


TL

-


PK

-

L

-

Lulus/ Gagal (Pass/Fail) grade will

G

-

not be used in computing the CGPA

DH MH

4.2

Grade Index

-

Pindahan Kredit

(Credit Transfer)

Grading System for CISCO Academy Courses

CISCO Academy sets the passing mark as 70 and above with no grading is given to the students.


DCN

4.3

Calculation of Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) [GPA and CGPA will be calculated to the two decimals places.] 4.3.1


SEMESTER 1 Course

Code

Credit Hour

Grade

Grade Point

Credit Point

Introduction to Programming using C#

CSC 1123

3

C

2.00

6.00

Introduction to Networking

CSC 1173

3

A-

3.67

11.01

General Mathematics

MAT 1033

3

C+

2.33

6.99


ENG 1012

2

A-

3.67

7.34

ISL 1021

1

A

4.00

4.00

Amal Islami

Total

12

35.34

GPA


CGPA


SEMESTER 2 Course

Code

Credit Hour

Grade

Grade Point

Credit Point

Small-to-Medium Business Networking

CSC 1184

4

B+

3.33

13.32

Client Server Networking

CSC 2203

3

B

3.00

9.00

Fundamentals of Calculus

MAT 1053

3

C+

2.33

6.99

Mandarin 1

FLG 1012

2

A-

3.67

7.34

Public Skills

MPU 0002

2

C

2.00

4.00

ISL 1012

2

A

4.00

8.00

Communications

Penghayatan Islam

Total

16

GPA

= Total credit points / Total credit hours = 48.65 /16 = 3.04

CGPA

= = = =

48.65

Total cumulative credit points / Total cumulative credit hours (35.34 + 48.65) / (12 + 16) 83.99/28 3.00


DCN

4.3.2

Sample calculation of GPA and CGPA for a student with a repeat course e.g. General Mathematics

A student who fails General Mathematics in Semester 1 and repeats the course in Semester 2. SEMESTER 1 Course

Code

Credit Hour

Grade

Grade Point

Credit Point

Introduction to Programming using C#

CSC 1123

3

C

2.00

6.00

Introduction to Networking

CSC 1173

3

A-

3.67

11.01

General Mathematics

MAT 1033

3*

D

1.00

3.00**

Fundamental English

ENG 1012

2

B+

3.33

6.66

ISL 1021

1

A

4.00

4.00

Business

Amal Islami

Total

12

30.67

GPA


CGPA


SEMESTER 2 Course

Small-to-Medium Networking

Code

Credit Hour

Grade

Grade Point

Credit Point

Business CSC 1184

4

B+

3.33

13.32

Client Server Networking

CSC 2203

3

B

3.00

9.00

Fundamentals of Calculus

MAT 1053

3

C+

2.33

6.99

Mandarin 1

FLG 1012

2

C

2.00

4.00

General Mathematics

MAT 1033

3

C+

2.33

6.99

Penghayatan Islam

ISL 1012

2

2.33

4.66

Total

C+

17

GPA

= Total credit points / Total credit hours = 44.96 /17 = 2.64

CGPA

= = = =

44.96

Total cumulative credit points / Total cumulative credit hours [(30.67-3.00**) + 44.96] / [(12-3*) +17] 72.63/26 2.79


DCN

4.4

Examination 4.4.1



this regulation. 4.4.2

Co Curriculum


Supplementary Examination

“A graduating student is allowed to sit for this examination exclusively to:

a. obtain a passing grade for course(s) that he/she has sat for and failed (RE-SIT for FAILED papers - subject to clause 4.6 ); subsequent failure leads to TP(TG) status; OR b. improve CGPA to 2.00 and above. Maximum courses are two (2) in one seating. TYPES OF SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION RESIT IMPROVE GCPA

ITEM

No. of papers No. of seating Subject Grade Subject (s) involved






D+/D/ F








One attempt only



C-






Courses failed



Students are allowed to postpone the Supplementary Examination once



Any courses

only.

In any case the maximum number of course(s) taken should not exceed 2. However, in order to improve CGPA, only students with grade C- are allowed to do so. Final grading will be based on continuous assessment and marks obtained in the supplementary examination. Only the higher grade earned will be used in re computing both the grade point average (GPA) and the cumulative grade point average (CGPA). A graduating student who chooses not to sit for the supplementary examination is allowed to extend his/her semester of study in order to repeat course(s) failed, subjected to clause 4.10 below. Graduating students who have been barred from examination or failed due to plagiarism/cheating offences are not eligible to sit for this examination. They have to repeat the course(s) in the following semester (subject to clause 4.10).


DCN

4.5






Resit 4.6.1

CISCO Academy Course Topical Test and End-of-unit Test

A student who failed topical test(s) will not be allowed to sit for the following topical test without first passing the former. The student is allowed to repeat failed test(s) of courses registered for the semester 3 times per test provided that the attempt(s) is(are) made during the semester. Failing this, with the final mark of less than 70% for the course(s), the student will be deemed FAIL by the CISCO Academy and will not obtain the CISCO Academy’s recognition for the course(s). The mark, however, is still considered for the college evaluation purposes and the student can still proceed with his/her studies to obtain KPM diploma. A students is also allowed to repeat the End-of-unit Test twice (2 times) within the examination weeks. If he/she still fails (less than 70%), the student will be deemed FAIL by the CISCO Academy and will not be given the certificate of recognition for the course. This student, however, can proceed with his/her studies in KPM subjected to clause 11.2 with the Director’s approval. Marks obtained will still be considered for the GPA and CGPA calculations for the purposes of KPM diploma conferral. For internal grading purposes, all final or End-of-unit Test will account for 40% of assessment and other tests 60% of assessment. 4.6.2

Non-CISCO Academy Course A student who obtains a grade ‘D+’ and/or below in any of the courses must

repeat that/those course(s). A student is allowed to repeat any course not more than 2 times within the period allowed. The charge is RM50.00 for each course. The charge is RM50.00 for each course. This charge is to be credited into the college Extra Mural Recreation (EMR) account. The maximum grade for those who repeat the course(s) due to cheating/plagiarising/barred from seating the final examination case(s) is B. Only the higher grade earned will be used in re computing both the grade point average (GPA) and the cumulative grade point average (CGPA). However, the credit hours earned for that/those course(s) remain the same.


DCN

4.7

Pre-requisite(s)


Add/Drop/Withdrawal

Add/Drop can only be allowed within 1 week after academic registration with the approval of the mentor. Withdrawal can only be allowed within 6 weeks after academic registration with the approval of the Deputy Director of Academic Affairs. The credit hours required after withdrawal should meet the minimum of 12 credit hours. The credit hours for withdrawal will not be calculated in GPA or CGPA. The charge of RM50 per course is applicable for withdrawal. 4.9



Extended Semester

A normal academic duration for DCN is 6 semesters. Students who enrolled in this programme will be given allowance for the first 6 semesters only and are allowed to extend his/her studies for a maximum of 2 semesters. A DTP status will be given to any students who do not completing their studies within the given time frames. 5.0

ACADEMIC STATUS 5.1


5.2


For a student who earns a CGPA of less than 2.00, and he/she will be placed on probation or dismissed from the college. 5.2.1


A student is on academic probation if he/she obtains a CGPA ranging from 1.67 to 1.99 excluding semester 1. 5.2.2

Dismissal (DTP)

A student will be dismissed if he/she: a. b. d.

obtains a GPA of 1.00, OR obtains a CGPA of less than 1.67, OR is on probation for 2 consecutive semesters, OR fails ALL registered academic courses in the semester, OR

e.

fails the same course(s) after 3 attempts

c.


DCN

5.3

Failing CISCO Academy Course(s) or CCNA

A student failing the Cisco Academy tests or CCNA can still proceed with his/her studies in KPM. The student, however, will not receive recognition from the Cisco Academy. Clause 11.0 is applicable for KPM Diploma’s conferral. 6.0

APPEALS 6.1

Appeals For Re Evaluation of Answer Scripts

Appeals must be submitted to the College Director within 1 week after examination results are announced. A student who is not satisfied with his/her results can appeal to the College Senate for a re evaluation of his/her answer scripts. A charge of RM50.00 per course will be imposed. The College Senate may determine that the appeal be disallowed for one of the following reasons: a. b. c. d.

that the student did not fulfil all assessment or attendance requirements that the grounds on which the appeal is based are not supported by documentation submitted by the student that the appeal is in relation to a grade awarded following a remarking that the appeal is in relation to an application for permission to resubmit an assignment which was earlier denied



A student who is dismissed may appeal to the Director of Higher Education Division, MARA through the College Director within 2 weeks after examination results are announced. 7.0

ATTENDANCE 7.1

Class Attendance

Class attendance is calculated from the first day of class. A 90% attendance (based on contact hours) for every course is compulsory to enable students to sit for the final semester examination. However, an 80% of attendance (based on contact hours) for every course is allowed for students with Medical Certification (MC) and prior approved leave. Beyond the above, students are required to repeat the course(s). A grade “DH” will be recorded in the transcript. 7.2



Students can be barred from class/exam OR dismissed (subject to clause 5.22) due to unsatisfactory attendance at any time during the semester.

7.4

Deferral

The maximum duration for the deferment with approval from the Director of Higher Education Division, MARA through the College Director, must not exceed 2 semesters (1 year). The CGPA for a student on deferment remains unchanged for that duration until he/she resumes his/her studies.


DCN

8.0



b. c. d. e. f. g.

word-for-word copying of sentences or whole paragraphs from one or more sources (the work of other persons), or presenting substantial extracts from books, articles, theses, other unpublished work such as working papers, seminar and conference papers, internal reports, computer software, lecture notes or tapes, without clearly indicating their origin, using close paraphrasing of sentences or whole paragraphs without due acknowledgement in the form of reference to the original work, submitting another programme member’s work in whole or in part, use of another person’s ideas, work or research data without acknowledgement, submitting work which has been written by someone else on the st udent’s behalf,

special note is also drawn to the fact that students may not submit part or whole of work previously presented for assessment in another course. candidates are not allowed to bring into examination hall any document or instrument, either printed or written or electronic forms that is not approved, that assist or lead to plagiarism/cheating. Any means or ways that assist or lead to plagiarism or cheating is not allowed.


the college Senate Board. 9.0

ACADEMIC AWARDS 9.1






To be eligible for academic awards, a student must sati sfy all of the following: a.


b.


c.


d.



DCN

10.0


Result Slip


Transcript


Diploma


Reprints

Any request for reprints will be charged the following: a. Result Slip :

RM10.00 per copy

b. Transcript :

RM50.00 per copy

c.

RM100.00 per copy

Diploma

:


GRADUATION 11.1


11.2

Prior to graduation, a student must satisfy the following: a. b. c. d. e.

pass all courses, including Co-Curriculum obtain a Credit for Bahasa Melayu in SPM (only applicable to those with a Pass in Bahasa Melayu subject upon entry to KPM) achieve an overall CGPA of 2.00 and above complete the required of 90 credit hours within a maximum of 8 semesters obtain the Senate approval for graduation

f.


g.

discharge all financial obligations


PIP

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS Preparatory Intensive Programme (PIP)

1.0

ACADEMIC YEAR

The duration for this certificate programme is 18 weeks which consists of 1 orientation week, 13 lecture weeks, 1 week mid-term examination, 1 week mid-semester break, 1 revision week and 1 final examination week. 2.0

ACADEMIC LOAD

The programme structure for PIP is as follows:

COURSE STRUCTURE Code

3.0

Course

Contact Hours

ENG 1011

English

11

MAT 1007

Mathematics

8

CSC 1002

Information Technology

2

ISL 1002/ SOC 1002

Pendidikan Islam/Pendidikan Moral

2

Total

23

GRADING SYSTEM

The grading system for PIP is as follows:

3.1

Grade

Marks

A

75 and above

B

65 – 74

C

50 - 64

F

49 and below

DH

Dihalang

MH

Meniru


It is compulsory for all registered students to sit for the final semester examination. A grade ‘F’ will be recorded if a student fails to comply with this regulation.

4.0

RESULT SLIP AND CERTIFICATE 4.1

Result Slip

Result slips will be issued after the final semester examination upon endorsement of results by the Senate. 47 _________________________________________________________ KPM ACADEMIC REGULATIONS 2013 6th Edition (Amendment July 2013)

PIP

4.2

Certificate

A certificate will be awarded if a student satisfies the following:

4.3

a.

achieves a passing grade of Grade C in all courses.

b.

discharges all financial obligations.

c.

obtains the Senate’s approval for certification.

Reprints

Any request for reprints will be charged the following: a.

Result Slip

RM10.00 per copy

b.

Certificate

RM100.00 per copy


APPEALS FOR RE EVALUATION OF ANSWER SCRIPTS

Appeals must be submitted to the College Director within one week after the announcement of results. A student who is not satisfied with his/her results can appeal to the Senate for a re evaluation of his/her answer scripts. A charge of RM50.00 per course will be imposed. 6.0

ATTENDANCE

Class attendance is calculated from the first day of clas s. A 90% attendance (based on contact hours) for every course is compulsory to enable students to sit for the final semester examination. However, an 80% of attendance (based on contact hours) for every course is allowed for students with Medical Certification (MC) and prior approved leave. Beyond the above, students are required to repeat the course(s). A grade “DH” will be recorded in the result slip and the certificate. Any students given medical leave (MC) due to critical illness and/or contagious disease such as chicken pox, dengue, mums etc by an authorised medical officer during the final examination week will be allowed to appeal to sit for the examination. However, students are ONLY allowed to sit for the examination according to the date specified by the College Examination Unit during the examination week. Failing to comply this, students are required to sit the examination in the following semester. A grade ’TL’ will be recorded in the slip result.

7.0

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

Academic misconduct includes cases of cheating and plagiarism. If a student cheats or plagiarizes, a faculty member has the authority to grant a failing “F” grade for the work undertaken, or for the course(s). The case shall be ref erred to the College Senate Board.


Academic Regulation

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