Upgrading knowledge, creativity and innovation as well as nurturing a ‘first-class mindset’ is core in ensuring the success of the Ninth Malaysian Plan. In line with the national aspiration, the University of Malaya (UM) consistently strives to produce scholars in diverse fields. In its pursuit to the aspiration, the University continues to be actively involved in conducting researches in different fields and to develop the knowledge and skills of its graduates through the delivery of various quality programmes.

UM does not only provide educational opportunities for school leavers but also for the working community in every sector and industry. For that purpose, the establishment of the University of Malaya Centre for Continuing Education (UMCCed) in 1998 may be seen as an accomplishment for UM in its effort to encourage more working adults to further their studies and to continuously enhance their knowledge and skills.

The establishment of UMCCed was in fact a platform for the University of Malaya to offer its expertise to corporate sector personnels as well as individual entrepreneurs. This is achieved through delivering various educational and training programmes at the executive and professional diploma and certificate levels as well as short courses. In addition, UMCCed also provides professional services in event management as well as facilitating study tours at an international level.

According to the Director of UMCCed, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Latif Salleh, “Each training programme offered has been designed and developed according to the needs and requirements of current job market.” Dr. Abdul Latif added that the UMCCed has a proven record as a renowned training provider in the country by its achievement in producing more than 11,000 graduates from among the working adults at the executive diploma level in numerous fields. Many of these graduates have achieved remarkable success either in career advancement or in furthering their studies to a higher level.

Faculty of Business and Accountancy

University of Malaya Centre for Continuing Education (UMCCed)

He continued, “This accomplishment also shows the trust, confidence and recognition of the corporate sector towards the capability of this centre in contributing to the improvement of Malaysian workforce” Currently, most of the programmes being offered by the UMCCed are at the certificate and Diploma levels. However, as an extension to the existing programmes, UMCCed is moving another step forward to offer part-time programmes at the first degree level. Beginning this year, UMCCed will be offering the Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (External) programme in conjunction with the Faculty of Business and Accountancy, University of Malaya.

“Offering these programmes fits into the concept of lifelong learning which we champion and indirectly provides graduates of the executive and professional diploma with pathways to a higher level education,” expressed Dr. Abdul Latif.

UMCCed welcome and invite all qualified and interested individuals to enrol in the Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (External) part-time programme which will tentatively begin in October 2008. For further information, interested individuals may contact UMCCed personnel at 03-26173111 or e-mail umcced@um.edu.my as well as surf the website www.umcced.edu.my.