Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
Background
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) is the 19th Public Institution of Higher Education in Malaysia. It issituated on the North Eastern part of Malaysia, in the state of Kelantan. The state is well known for its rich tradition and cultural heritage making it as one of the tourist destinations in the country.
UMK is a comprehensive university offering all disciplines in the science and social sciences with entrepreneurship cutting across disciplines which is reflected in the motto of UMK : "Entrepreneurship is our thrust".
Uniqueness
With its vision to champion human capital development with entrepreneurial qualities for global prosperity, entrepreneurship education at UMK forms the unique feature of UMK. UMK defines entrepreneurship as a process in the creation of a new generation of human capital with a set of desired mindset, values and qualities where creative and innovative approaches hinge on transformational leadership to value add the governance system, societal networking for national and regional development, professional development and wealth creation.
The entrepreneurship values refer to the ability to take risks, provide and take opportunities and innovate with creativity by optimizing resources. The ability to adapt, taking odds in their favour, undertake collective empowerment and be independent are among other values that will enhance the efficiency of the governance system, employability of the graduates and strengthening the creation of a progressive and economically stable society. Besides entrepreneurial attributes, enterprising graduates are capable of developing proficiencies not only in English but also in a foreign language such as Arabic, Mandarin, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese or German. Entrepreneurship education focuses on Student-Centred Learning strategies, strong industrial linkages and collaboration, research with high commercial values, social entrepreneurship, and the establishment of research parks and business incubators.
Internationalisation
Internationalisation is one of the top priorities of UMK. The University encourages cross border programmes in student mobility, staff exchange and sharing of expertise, collaborative research and cultural understanding with any countries around the globe.
The University has developed schemes that will enable academics and students both from UMK and other universities to spend a certain period of time for teaching, researching and publishing new teaching pedagogies, discoveries, knowledge and experiences.
Facilities
The facilities available at the university include :
Student accommodation
Health, Student and Entrepreneurial Centres
Computer laboratories
Research Laboratories and field / experimental plots
Library and Resource Centres
Language Laboratories
Cafeteria and Student Malls
Wireless internet access throughout campus
Counselling Centre
Surau/Mosque
Sports, Recreational and Cultural Facilities
Programme Outline
As of 2011, UMK offers unique, different and relevant undergraduate courses at four faculties:
Faculty of Agro Industry & Natural Resources
Bachelor of Applied Science (Agro Technology Entrepreneurship) with HonoursBachelor of Applied Science (Bioindustrial Technology) with Honours
Bachelor of Applied Science (Natural Resources Science) with Honours
Bachelor of Applied Science (Husbandry Science) with Honours
Bachelor of Applied Science (Geosciences) with Honours
Bachelor of Applied Science (Sustainable Science) with Honours
Bachelor of Applied Science (Product Development Technology) with Honours
Faculty of Entrepreneurship & Business
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Commerce) with HonoursBachelor of Entrepreneurship (Tourism) with Honours
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Hospitality) with Honours
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Health Entrepreneurship) with Honours
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Retail) with Honours
Bachelor of Business Administration (Islamic Finance and Banking) with Honours
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Logistics and Distributive Trade) with Honour
Faculty of Creative Technology & Heritage
Bachelor of Creative Technology with Honours- Product Design
- Visual Communication
- Textiles & Fashion
- Multimedia
Bachelor of Heritage with Honours
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Veterinary MedicineUMK also offer postgraduates degrees leading to the award of Master and PhD degrees by research mode in all the disciplines indicated in the undergraduate programmes.
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| UMK City Campus |
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| UMK Bachok Campus |
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| UMK Jeli Campus |
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