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Wawasan Open University
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| Short Name : | WOU | |
| Motto : | {{{Please give motto, if any}}} | |
| Established: | 2006 | |
| Chancellor : | Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Dr Lim Chong Eu | |
| Vice-Chancellor/CEO: | Tan Sri Emeritus Professor Gajaraj Dhanarajan, a Malaysian with a doctorate in biology, is acknowledged as one of the world’s leading advocates and experts in Open Distance Learning. | |
| Staff strength : | Academic: {{{Please indicate}}} | Other Staff: {{{Please indicate}}} |
| Students Strength: | {{{Enrolment with year}}} | |
| Location : | Penang, Malaysia | |
| Campus : | Jalan Sulta Ahmad Shah, 10050 Penang, Malaysia | |
| Website : | http://www.wou.edu.my |
Contributors
Dr Sanjay Jasola, School of Science and Technology, Wawasan Open University, Penang, Malaysia
About the University
"Wawasan Open University is Malaysia's first private not-for-profit tertiary institution dedicated to working adults. It is committed to the expansion of opportunities in higher learning and teaching excellence, and plays an active role in the international open distance learning community
Historical Development
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Organizational Structure
The Vice-Chancellor is the chief executive and academic officer of the University. It is the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to ensure that the provisions of the University's Constitution and its regulations are observed, and he is bestowed with the powers necessary for this purpose. The Vice-Chancellor shall subject to the provisions of the Constitution, exercise general supervision over the arrangements for instruction, research, finance, administration, welfare and discipline in the University and may also exercise such other powers as may be conferred upon him by the Constitution and regulations.
The Vice-Chancellor is supported by two Deputy Vice-Chancellors who will be responsible for Academic and Administrative functions.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Functions will oversee the deans of three founding schools (namely the School of Foundation Studies, the School of Business and Administration and the School of Science and Technology), the Registrar, the Director of Library Services, the Director of Educational Technology and also the Manager of Publishing.
Deans of the founding schools will be responsible for their academic staff, which consists of associate professors, senior lecturers and lecturers. The academic schools are supported by other academic and administrative departments.
On the other hand, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Administrative Functions will oversee the various departments responsible for finance, human resources, Regional Office management, IT services, marketing, communications, and general services and administration.
Instructional System
We use flexible approaches to make higher education accessible to all - anytime, anywhere. Our self-paced learning environment is specially designed for the convenience and accessibility of adult learners of any age, gender, ethnicity and background. We use digital library, where you can gain access to a large, organised repository of information at any time, night or day. Our Learning Management Systems (LMS) enables learners to use interactive features such as bulletin boards, video conferencing, and on-line discussion forums. We also make full use of electronic communications - email, telephone, radio, audio and video facilities, and television - to support learners in the learning process. Qualified tutors also assist learners during highly supportive and learner-centred tutorial sessions.
School of Studies/Faculties
School of Science and Technology School of Business and Administration School of Foundation Studies Centre of graduate studies
Learning Support Network
Regional Centres in Kualalumpur, Penang, Ipoh, Johor Baru
Academic Programmes
List of Academic Programmes on offer
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems and Networks (Hons)
Bachelor of Technology in Computing and Intelligent Systems (Hons)
Bachelor of Technology in Electronic Commerce (Hons)
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics (Hons)
Bachelor of Technology in Information and Communication Technology (Hons)
Bachelor of Business in Accounting (Hons)
Bachelor of Business in Business Information Systems (Hons)
Bachelor of Business in Banking and Finance (Hons)
Bachelor of Business in Management (Hons)
Bachelor of Business in Sales and Marketing (Hons)
Commonwealth Executive MBA
Enrolment and Success
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Administration and Governance
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Finance and Budget
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Research
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Extension Activities
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International Reach
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Acheivements and Highlights
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Reflections
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References
www.wou.edu.my
External Links
<Important links>
Wawasan Open University Corporate Website
