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ORIENTATION ucsiuniversity.edu.my UCSI EDUCATION SDN BHD [198901008177 (185479-U)] UCSI UNIVERSITY KUALA LUMPUR CAMPUS DU020(W) 1, JALAN MENARA GADING, UCSI HEIGHTS (TAMAN CONNAUGHT) CHERAS, 56000 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA. +(603) 9101 8880 +(603) 9102 2614 Latitude: 3.079548 (3° 4' 46.37'' N)

Longitude: 101.733216 (101° 43' 59.58'' E)

JANUARY 2021 INTAKE

TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD - ACADEMICIAN SENIOR PROFESSOR DATO’ DR KHALID YUSOFF, VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT FOREWORD - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IR DR JIMMY MOK VEE HOONG, DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR, ACADEMIC, STUDENT AND ALUMNI AFFAIRS FOREWORD - LIM SEEN YE, PRESIDENT, STUDENT COUNCIL FOUNDATION STUDIES DE INSTITUTE OF CREATIVE ART AND DESIGN FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND DIGITAL INNOVATION FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT FACULTY OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND LIBERAL ARTS INSTITUTE OF MUSIC UCSI CENTRE FOR LANGUAGES REGISTRAR OFFICE- COURSE SELECTION FINANCE DEPARTMENT IIS AND LMS OFFICE COMPUTER SERVICES DEPARTMENT LIBRARY GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT OFFICE INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT TEAM AND VISA PROCESSING UNIT UCSI 1CARD STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ALUMNI (SAA) SAA - STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT SAA - ACCOMMODATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT, PTPTN AND ACCOMMODATION SAA - STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND COUNSELLING DEPARTMENT SAA - CO-OP PLACEMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS SAA - SPORTS AND FITNESS DEPARTMENT STUDENT COUNCIL CAMPUS DIRECTORY AVOID BEING A VICTIM STARTREK STUDENTS

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FOREWORD BY VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT, UCSI UNIVERSITY Welcome to UCSI University. Congratulations to all our new students on your achievement in being accepted by UCSI, one of the World’s Top 400 Universities. Your achievement is all the more remarkable in this time of universal great challenge and anxiety posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been said that the ability to survive does not rest (just) on strength and intelligence but on the ability to adapt. This will prove true and personal as COVID-19 will change many of the usual norms, here and across the world. Before COVID-19, it was estimated that half of the work in your own future life-time are yet be created – hence the need for you to be prepared to change and adapt. Now with COVID-19, that proportion is destined to increase. Education, in particular higher education, has moved from chalk and talk to interactive, engaging classes in flipped classrooms. Now with COVID-19, be prepared for distance learning being up close and personal, with even assessment and examinations conducted online. Yet, there are things which remain almost immutable. Things like resilience, good manners, ethics, interpersonal relationships, critical thinking, innovative thinking, creative thinking (and I would add constructive thinking), effective communications, a sense of wonder of the world, a passion to be with people and contribute to the well-being of one and many, doing the right things right, will remain ever so important and highly appreciated and sought after. Thus nurture these. As you step in and be welcomed to UCSI University, be prepared to give your best in whatever you do, and benefit from being with us. Be attuned to the various initiatives meant to uplift our students, such as the Coop, the Star Trek, student mobility, direct progression to the doctorates, new programmes such as Master of Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences), Bachelor of Formulation Science (Honours), Bachelor of Environmental Engineering as well as the BA (Hons) Entrepreneurship. These are all meant for you. Further, you will be delighted to know that the University is continuously going further and higher. Apart from being ranked in the World’s Top 400, the University is also ranked as one of the Top 10 Universities in Malaysia and Top 1.3% in the World! And we are now among the Top 60 of the World’s universities under 50. For these achievements and recognitions, I am thankful to all staff, students, partner universities, industry partners and friends. In addition, for the third consecutive year, UCSI’s Institute of Music is ranked among the World’s Top 100 schools for Performing Arts. Our Faculty of Business is now one of the World’s Top 400 schools for Business and Management. As we embark on the New Year, we are preparing our students and staff for the new world; one filled with new challenges; a blend of physical, technological and virtual. However, at the heart of all this change, there needs to be understanding and kindness, the desire to do good and be an asset to the community and be humane and polite. Develop the skills to work together with others to achieve your goals and aspirations. Be the agent of change, utilising the various opportunities which the University provides. Engage yourself fully in your studies. Be a doer; active and not just passive. Aim high and achieve even higher. In the meantime, practise all the safety measures and SOPs to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as advised by the Ministry of Health and adopted by the University. Go beyond; Be profound: Make a difference.

Academician Senior Professor Dato’ Dr Khalid Yusoff, FASc. DPSK, PSK, MBBS (Melb), Doctor of Med. Sc. (honoris causa) (Melb.), MRCP (UK), FRCP (Lond.), FRCP (Glasg.), FRCP (Edin.), FACC (USA), Hon. FRACP (Aus.) Hon. FPCP (Phil.), FIAS, ISHF, FNHAM, FMSA, FAMM

Vice-Chancellor and President UCSI University

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FOREWORD BY DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR, ACADEMIC, STUDENT AND ALUMNI AFFAIRS Welcome to UCSI University and a new journey in life. We are proud of your achievements and happy to see you joining us today. Since the COVID-19 pandemic has hit us, our lives have changed and become uncertain. It has transformed the educational landscape by leaps and bounds. However, we are adapting and changing with the times with our e-learning platforms which have been the key initiatives implemented by the University for an effective learning in the midst of the crisis. Hence we are embracing the ‘new norm’ by following the SOPs and guidelines set out by the Ministry of Education as well as the University.

UCSI University consists of over 12,000 students across three main campuses in Malaysia, with international students from 110 different countries. Our lecturers and faculties uphold the highest quality in academic programmes and we are here to ensure a good learning experience for you. The Student Affairs and Alumni department supports your growth and development during your time here. Students are represented by the Student Council at various levels of policy making, from the Council's monthly meetings to the University’s top management meetings. Student clubs on campus also offer a wide range of activities for your participation from sports, arts, science, research, to community projects. With over 4,200 industry partners, you will gain practical experience from the best, and even secure a job while you are still a student. We invite you to take part in the Complementary Competency programme to enrich your study experience and to provide you with the skills needed to face the Fourth Industrial Revolution. While you are progressing in academic studies, you will need a healthy body and mind. Our Sports and Recreation Department has various facilities to assist you with that while our Student Development and Counselling Department will support you through your academic and personal development. We may not have the answers to everything, but I ask you to join in keeping the spirit of UCSI University alive. We will emerge stronger when this is over. On behalf of the UCSI University community, I wish you all the best in your pursuit of higher education!

FOREWORD BY PRESIDENT, STUDENT COUNCIL, UCSI UNIVERSITY “HOPE is living with COURAGE and CONFIDENCE, not FEAR.” – Penny Boldrey, Cancer Survivor.

This quote reminds us that regardless of the current global pandemic that has struck the world, we must strive to have the virtue of ‘Hope’ in us. Today marks the beginning of a new semester and a new phase in your life. Welcome and thank you for being a part of UCSI University. In the QS World University Rankings 2021, UCSI University was ranked 391 among the thousands of top varsities in the world. We are also ranked among the top 10 universities in Malaysia. UCSI University not only offers quality education but also meets your needs, be it physically, mentally, or socially. We have over 80 clubs and associations tailoured to meet your preferences. By participating in them, your social network is built and you will be able to create some unforgettable memories here at UCSI. During your time here, discover yourself, make good friends, do adventurous things and live your life to the fullest. Your time here is short, so make it worth your investment. Nothing is impossible! Do not limit yourself, challenge your limits instead. Your limit is not the sky, but your own mind-set. Nobody determines where you go next, your future is in your hands. It is up to you to create the destiny you want and UCSI University will help in shaping it. Undeniably, there will be ups and downs throughout your university life. But do not let your bad days get you down. Rather, have a winning mind-set and move on. However, if your bad days are overwhelming, it is advisable to reach out to a trusted friend. Also, we have the Counselling Department located at the 9th floor of Block G. Feel free to reach out to them whatever the need may be. To conclude, never limit yourself to your former constraints; strive to be open-minded and challenge the status quo. If you face any difficulties or situations that are not right, please approach the Student Council. We represent students through which they can voice their concerns, serving as a platform of communication between students and the University's management. We will definitely try our very best to assist you. I wish you all the best here at UCSI University and have a bright future ahead.

Thank you.

Associate Professor Ir Dr Jimmy Mok Vee Hoong Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Student and Alumni Affairs

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Lim Seen Ye President, Student Council, UCSI University

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FOUNDATION STUDIES

UCSI University presents students with a choice of enrolling in the Foundation in Science or Foundation in Arts programme. Our Foundation programmes lead into our own undergraduate programmes and equip students with critical thinking and independent learning skills. Our students’ learning experiences are further enhanced and value-added with our unique “Professor Engagement” sessions embedded into our Foundation courses. These sessions help kick-start the students‘ research interests by exposing them to various industrial, environmental and research areas under the guidance of UCSI University’s very own professors who are at the forefront of their field of expertise!

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PROFESSOR TS DR OOI KENG BOON

DEAN, FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

[email protected]

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR LIONEL IN LIAN AUN

DEAN, FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

[email protected]

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ALICE PHUA CHOON YEN

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE

[email protected]

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NUR DIYANA MUSTAPHA

HEAD OF DEPARMENT, FOUNDATION IN ARTS

[email protected]

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JARISAH OTHMAN

FACULTY ADMINISTRATOR, FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE

[email protected]

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SITI ZULAIHA MAT SHAI

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, FOUNDATION IN ARTS

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UCSI University’s De Institute of Creative Arts and Design - or better known by its acronym ICAD - is where the “magic” begins. Be prepared to embark on a journey to explore arts and design, catering to the needs of the creative industries. ICAD maintains a dynamic in studio-based learning culture by offering unique arts and design programmes that fully equip students with fundamental knowledge, creativity and competencies needed in today’s dynamic marketplace. ICAD’s instructors are practising artists and have industrial exposure and profiles in the creative arts and design field.

Assist ant Professor Ts Dr Khairul Azril Ismail Director and Acting Head of Postgraduate and Research Development, De Institute of Creative Arts and Design

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR TS DR KHAIRUL AZRIL ISMAIL

DIRECTOR AND ACTING HEAD OF POSTGRADUATE AND RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT

[email protected]

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR SHAHFIDA ABD MANAP

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, ARTS AND DESIGN

shahfi[email protected]

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ALAN ONG TEE CHUAN

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, DIGITAL MEDIA

[email protected]

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KEVIN NG CHIN CHWEE

HEAD OF PRAXIS, INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

[email protected]

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FONG CHENG LAN

FACULTY ADMINISTRATOR

[email protected]

[email protected]

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FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

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UCSI University’s Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS) is one of Malaysia’s leading hubs of scientific study. Established in 1999, the Faculty stands out for the quality of academic teaching and research in Biotechnology, Food Science, Nutrition, Wellness, Forensic Science and Aquatic Science. The Faculty is home to intelligent and ambitious individuals who target a fast-track career in science. Our students go beyond themselves in every endeavor and the Faculty provides them with a myriad of avenues to shine. The Faculty frequently enjoys an impressive haul of intervarsity awards and many of our undergraduate students steal a march on their postgraduate counterparts by publishing their research findings in scientific journals. Success is an integral part of the Faculty’s identity and character. As a student, you can look forward to numerous opportunities to realize your potential. Learning will take you from modern classrooms to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. You will learn from respected academics who are at the forefront of research in their respective disciplines. The knowledge you obtain will serve Associat e Professor as the bedrock for further specialization. And your experience will be nothing short of Dr Lionel In Lian Aun immense. Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences NO

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR LIONEL IN LIAN AUN

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DEAN

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR CRYSTALE LIM SIEW YIN

DEPUTY DEAN

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR NYAM KAR LIN

HEAD OF RESEARCH AND POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

[email protected]

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR PATRICK NWABUEZEOKECHUKWU

HEAD OF PRAXIS, INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

[email protected]

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DR PUI LIEW PHING

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, FOOD SCIENCE WITH NUTRITION

[email protected]

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR WONG CHEN WAI

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, BIOTECHNOLOGY

[email protected]

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ALICE PHUA CHOON YEN

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE

[email protected]

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DRSERENE TUNG EN HUI

HEAD OF PROGRAMME, NUTRITION WITH WELLNESS

[email protected]

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DR MICHELLE SOO OI YOON

HEAD OF PROGRAMME, AQUATIC SCIENCE AND AQUACULTURE WITH ENTREPRENEURSHIP

[email protected]

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DR NUR HALIZA HASSAN

HEAD OF PROGRAMME, FORENSIC SCIENCE

[email protected]

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JARISAH OTHMAN

FACULTY ADMINISTRATOR

[email protected]

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SUSAN ANAK JAMES JAMBA

COURSE ADMINISTRATOR

[email protected]

FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

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The Faculty of Business and Management (FBM) is one of the largest faculties in UCSI University. At FBM, we seek to promote interdisciplinary approaches – a strategy that has contributed immensely to many of our students’ achievements. As part of the Faculty's philosophy in effecting positive change through transformative education, our programmes have been specifically crafted to cultivate an authentic learning environment – one that fuses innovative teaching and learning practices with strategic partnerships and research. At UCSI University, we believe that dialogue is a form of profound human communication. The Faculty places great emphasis on annual programme review meetings as constant interaction with parents, subject experts and industry practitioners which is imperative in ensuring that the programmes remain relevant to industrial needs. The feedback sessions also pass as a watershed in our efforts to groom high-calibre market-driven graduates.

Professor Ts Dr Ooi Keng Boon Dean, Faculty of Business and Management

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PROFESSOR TS DR OOI KENG BOON

DEAN

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR GANESHSREE A/P SELVACHANDRAN

DEPUTY DEAN/ HEAD OF RESEARCH

[email protected]

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DR EVA LIM WEI LEE

DEPUTY DEAN (ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS)

[email protected]

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR PEK CHUEN KHEE

HEAD, POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

[email protected]

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR FOO FANG EE

HEAD, ACADEMIC COLLABORATION AND INDUSTRIAL PARTNERSHIP

[email protected]

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR RAJAT SUBHRA CHATTERJEE

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, MARKETING

[email protected]

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RADHA A/P K KRISHNAN NAIR

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

[email protected]

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DR SITI NORIDA WAHAB

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

[email protected]

FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

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NUR DIYANA BINTI MUSTAPHA

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, FOUNDATION IN ARTS

[email protected]

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PROFESSOR DR ONG SENG HUAT

ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, ACTUARIAL SCIENCE AND APPLIED STATISTICS

[email protected]

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR SUDESH G BALASUBRAMANIAM

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, MANAGEMENT STUDIES

[email protected]

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