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Essay / Evaluation of ISM program in UITM compared to...
1.0 Introduction1.1 Chosen IPTINTI International University1.2 Background1.2.1 INTI International UniversityINTI International University, Laureate International Universities is a private university located in Putra Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, approximately 50 km from central Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was known as INTI University College until May 31, 2010, when the Ministry of Higher Education announced its upgrade to university status. It is owned by INTI Education Group which formalized its partnership with Laureate International Universities in 2008. Programs offered in IU include pre-university and foundation studies, diplomas, diplomas (local and overseas transfers) and postgraduate diplomas .1.2.2 Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)UiTM is the largest higher education institution in Malaysia in terms of size and population. It has experienced phenomenal growth since its inception in 1956 and continues to grow. Besides the main campus in Shah Alam, the university has expanded nationally with 12 state campuses, 6 satellite campuses in Shah Alam, 11 state satellite campuses and 21 affiliated colleges. With this vast network and a staff of 17,770 people, the university offers nearly 480 academic programs in a conducive and dynamic environment. It is also home to some 175,200 students.1.4 ObjectiveThe aim of this mission is to evaluate the ISM program at UiTM by comparing it to other similar programs offered by INTI International University. When evaluating the ISM program, the criteria that needed to be focused on are the comparison between university entry requirements, program details, fees and employment opportunities.2.0 Findings2.1 Findings /resultsBased on the analysis through the I...... middle of paper ......university planned for a duration of 3 years. They do not offer any choice of part-time mode, they only have a full-time mode. Unlike UiTM, they offered these choices. 2.2.3 Fees Since UiTM's fees are funded by the government at RM8,431 per year, they are cheaper than other universities. For INTI University the fees are high as it is a private university and is not sponsored by any organization.2.2.4 Employment OpportunitiesThe employment opportunities offered by UiTM and INTI University are slightly different, with UiTM being more focused on information management and INTI University. is aimed more at graphic and multimedia areas of work.2.3 Testing criteria2.4 Survey methodsThe survey method is done through the analysis of the official website of UiTM and INTI University themselves. All data necessary for this evaluation has been provided..