4.5 out of 5 (23 ratings / 23 reviews) Kuala Kedah, Malaysia
Universiti Utara Malaysia was established to primarily develop and promote management education in the country.
Bachelor's programmes
Business & Management (8)
- Bachelor Banking (Hons)
- B.Sc. Economics (Hons)
- Bachelor Finance (Hons)
- Bachelor Operations Management (Hons)
- Bachelor Risk Management and Insurance (Hons)
- Bachelor Technology Management (Hons)
Social Sciences (3)
- Bachelor Banking (Hons)
- B.Sc. Economics (Hons)
- Bachelor Finance (Hons)
Computer Science & IT (1)
Engineering & Technology (1)
- Bachelor Technology Management (Hons)
About
Education
- UUM offers a number of academic programmes especially geared towards providing a broad spectrum of knowledge and intellectual skills in various management areas.
- Its academic programmes are especially geared towards providing a broad spectrum of academic knowledge and intellectual skills in the area of management, accounting, economics, information technology, public administration, human resource management, entrepreneurship, finance and banking, law, marketing, management of technology, communication, social work, multimedia, education, decision science, international affairs, business management, tourism, muamalat administration, development management, logistics and transportation, hospitality.
Research
- Institute For Management And Business Research (Imbre)
- Innovation And Commercialisation Centre (Icc)
- Northern Corridor Research Centre (Ncrc)
- Center Of Testing, Measurement & Appraisal (Cetma)
- Institute Of Tun Dr. Mahathir's Thoughts (Ipdm)
- Quality Management Institute (Ipq)
Career
Career Development Centre (CDC) providing resources and services to assist students and graduates in career planning, job search services, career counseling, part-time job placement and training.
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2020
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2019
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2020
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2019
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Services
Student services
The Student Affairs Department (HEP) embodies the heart and soul of a university. It plays a very important role in terms of providing the required services and helping the students develop their personality and realise their true potentials.
Housing services
- Student Accommodation Centre (SAC) - SAC manages 15 Student Residential Halls (INASIS) for students, students with families and students with special needs.
- EDC Hotel & Resorts
- EDC Hotel Kuala Lumpur - The hotel has 242 rooms including 6 suites.
Library services
Perpustakaan Sultanah Bahiyah (PSB) has more than 1.2 million of various materials in its collection with a staggering of more than 100,000 of circulated items every year. It was also contributed by the acquisition of digital items in various subject that accommodate learning and teaching subjects in UUM with more than 1 million titles.
ICT services
- UUMIT is a dedicated group of information technology professionals working collaboratively with the campus community to advance the university’s mission.
- UUMIT provide information technology services that is safe and secure to support research, learning, teaching, administrative and student life.
- free WiFi
Medical services
- The University Health Centre (PKU) provides medical treatment to students, staff and outsiders. It also offers guidance and education in health matters to promote good health and prevent diseases.
- Services include diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, dental and prescription medications and a variety of vaccinations and immunisations.
Student Life
Campus life
- As a fully residential university, Universiti Utara Malaysia provides accommodation for more than 20,000 students in 15 different residential halls. Many of these halls are named after multinational companies.
- The UUM campus is fully equipped with modern facilities and amenities, including well-equipped and fully air-conditioned halls and classrooms, student lounge.
Sports facilities
- Sports Centre is responsible to manage, organise, plan, regulate sports and recreational programme for students and staff. It is equipped with a modern complex and facilities covering an area of 74 acres offering almost 28 types of sports and leisure activities.
- Sports Centre also focuses on high performance sports to participate in programme organised by the Malaysian University Sports Council (MASUM), SUKIPT, IMTGT and other activities at the highest level.
Student clubs
- Communication Association
- Computing Club
- Counseling & Psychological Society
- Creative Innovative Association
- Economic Society (ECOSA)
- Education Association
- English Language Club
- Palapes Laut
- Palapes Udara
- Sukarelawan Polis Siswa
- Kelana Siswa Malaysia
- Kelab Budaya Jepun
- Tarian (Bidasari)
- Pencinta Filem
Student Reviews
The best university in Malaysia
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
For management studies UUM the best and education system much better
Life in UUM
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
University is recognised for its accounting courses. Its location in a rural area means entertainment is a little hard to come by, but it is worth the endure if you want a recognised certificate
Technology management
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
High-quality research with 40 publication and 12 Scopus index. Information Technology and management is my core research area.
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