Learn. Design. Lead. – Inspiring educators and professionals to create innovative, technology-driven learning experiences.

The Master in Learning Design and Technology (MLDT) programme provides quality education and transdisciplinary research opportunity to nurture holistic graduates and promote innovative and effective technology use in learning design. Learners will be encouraged to develop imaginative projects and research to enhance learning experiences and professional growth.

Through MLDT, learners will gain the ability to analyse and integrate their experiences with new knowledge and practical skills to solve complex challenges. The program cultivates critical thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators in the field. Additionally, learners will develop the skills to share knowledge effectively and embrace lifelong learning.

Courses Offered (40 Units):

• Instructional and Learning Design
• Learning Technology and Innovation by Design
• Development of Immersive Learning Environment
• Learning Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Research Methodology in Learning Design and Technology
• Dissertation

Expertise available at the following centre: Centre for Instructional Technology and Multimedia www.ptpm.usm.my 

Qualifications (any of the below):

I. Bachelor degree
A) CGPA of at least 2.75/4.00; or
B) CGPA of 2.50 - 2.74/4.00 with; or

• Research experience – 1 year; or
• Professional experience in related field- 1 year; or
• One(1) academic publication in related field; or
• Grade B for major/ elective courses; or
• Grade B+ for final year project.

C) CGPA of 2.00 - 2.49/4.00 (Honours degree) with; or

• Research experience - 5 years; or
• Professional experience in related field - 5 years, AND
• One (1) academic publications  in related field; or
• Grade B for major/elective courses; or
• Grade B+ for final year project.

II.    APEL A Certificate (APEL T-7)
http://www2.mqa.gov.my/APEL/ 

Applicable for international students.

• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
• A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Exemption CAN BE CONSIDERED to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

• Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 4 semesters

• Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 8 semesters

• October

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