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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 : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee : 565.00 X 42 Units = 23,730.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Registration Fees : 222.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fees : 225.00 X 42 Units = 9,450.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00

* From Semester 1, 2024/2025
** Fees are subject to change

** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

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

 ** Fees are subject to change 

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11800 Penang, Malaysia.

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