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Master of Instructional Multimedia -
Centre for Instructional Technology and Multimedia


  • OVERVIEW

    MIM is designed for individuals who wish to pursue advanced study in the field of Instructional Technology.
    The goals of this programme are to produce:

    • graduates who are well informed and proficient in instructional design and multimedia and learning management system,
    • skilled manpower who can maximise on the potentials of the web and multimedia technologies in the fields of education, training, corporate communication and management of resources.

    Programme Structure

    Core Courses (24 units)

    • Instructional Design and Delivery
    • Visual Communication
    • Multimedia Authoring
    • Management of Multimedia Projects
    • Research Methods and Issues
    • Instructional Multimedia
    • Multimedia-based Instructional Design

    Elective Courses (12 units)

    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • 3D Visualisation and Animation
    • Web-based Training and Management
    • Digital Audio and Video Production
    • Web-based Programming
    • Topical Seminar

    Practicum Course (6 units)

    • Research Internship

    Expertise available in the following Centre:
    Centre For Instructional Technology and Multimedia www.ptpm.usm.my

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants to the Master of Instructional Multimedia program must:

    1. Have a Bachelor Degree with a Second Class Upper (with Honors or a
    minimum CGPA of 2.75) from a recognized university.

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

    • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
    • A minimum score of 108 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

    Exemption can be given if:

    • English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
    • The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English
  • DURATION

    • Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 4 semesters
    • Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 8 semesters
  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    • October
  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR) International (USD) *
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee :  565.00 X 42 Units = 23,730.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fees :  225.00 X 42 Units = 9,450.00 
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

    *NOT inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia
    ** Fees are subject to change

Postgraduate

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel: +604-653 6309 / 6027 / 2606 / 2946 / 2958
Fax: +604-653 2931

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