1. Open University Malaysia Open University Malaysia Doctor of Philosophy (Education) Programme Coordinator Dr. Soon Seng Thah May 2016

2. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE The PhD (Education) Programme is essentially a research degree. The Programme comprises 3 parts : Part I – Candidates are required to take the following courses:  ) Research Methods in Education (3 credits  ) Doctoral Seminar: Research Area in Education (3 Credits)

3. Part 2 : Upon completion of the required courses, obtaining a grade B for each course, candidates need to prepare a research proposal under the guidance of a supervisor/supervisory committee. The Proposal is to be submitted for Proposal Defence (Written & Oral) Upon completing the Proposal Defence, candidates can proceed to Part 3.

4. Part 3 : Candidates are required to conduct the proposed research and complete a thesis under the guidance of a supervisor/supervisory committee approved by OUM. Candidates can apply to present their progress at Doctoral Seminar : Research Progress, and subsequently their preliminary findings at Doctoral Seminar: Preliminary Findings (optional) The completed thesis will be assessed by Three (3) examiners (at least 2 external examiners), followed by a VIVA VOCE.

5. YearSemesterCourses 1I  Research Methods in Education (HPEF7013)  Doctoral Seminar: Research Area in Education (HPES7013) II  Research Proposal (HPES7023) III  Research Proposal 2IV  Proposal Defense V  Doctoral Seminar: Research Progress Presentation VI  Data Collection & Analysis 3VII VIII Doctoral Seminar: Preliminary Findings Presentation  Doctoral Seminar: Preliminary Findings Presentation IX  Thesis Writing (HPES7033) 4X  Thesis Writing XI XII PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

6. Research Methods in Education Doctoral Seminar: Research Area in Education CGPA Research Proposal Writing Research Progress Presentaion Preliminary Findings Presentation Research Report Wroting (Thesis) Proposal Defense < 3.00 3.00 or more Resubmission* Acceptable VIVA DEGREE CONFERED * Only One (1) Resubmission is allowed. Student must obtain at least a grade B for each course. DEGREE NOT CONFERED Reject

7. ASSESSMENT Research Methods in Education: Assignment- 100 % Assignment- 100 % Doctoral Seminar: Research In Education (Lit. Review) Assignments- 100 % Assignments- 100 % Research Proposal Proposal Defense – Minor or Major Correction Proposal Defense – Minor or Major Correction Thesis Examination: VIVA VOCE – Accept without amendment VIVA VOCE – Accept without amendment - - Accept with minor amendment (3 mths) - - Accept with major amendment (6 mths) - - Resubmission (12 mths) & ReVIVA - - Reject

8. Jan 2016 EdD Program Assignment Submission Assignments should be submitted according to the due date. Student is to submit a soft copy of each assignment via myVLE and a hard copy to the facilitator. Online student is to submit a soft copy of each assignment via myVLE & another soft copy to the facilitator via e-mail.. Keep the receipt as evidence of online submission WARNING: Assignments submitted will automatically undergo a similarity check. If plagiarism is detected, marks will be deducted as follows: Similarity PercentageMarks Deduction 0 - 300 30.1 - 505 50.01 - 7010 70.01 - 100100

9. GradeMarksGrade PointsMeaning A80 – 1004.00Outstanding A-75 – 793.67Very Good B+70 – 743.33Good B65 – 693.00Pass B-60 – 642.67Fail Students need to repeat courses. C+55 – 592.33 C50 – 542.00 C-45 – 491.67 D+40 – 441.33 D35 – 401.00 F0 – 340.00 Grading System

10. Research Areas of Interest to Faculty : Instructional Technology or E-Learning TESL Language Education (BM/Tamil/Chinese/Arabic) Science & Mathematics Education Philosophy & Curriculum Social Science Education Islamic Education Teacher Education Testing, Measurement & Evaluation Educational Management & Leadership Any other areas decided/approved by the Faculty

11. Duration ProgrammeMinimumMaximum Ph D (Education) 12 semesters or 4 years* 24 semesters or or 8 years *Students will be called to attend VIVA after fulfilling the candidature of at least 4 years

12. Learning Methods   SELF-MANAGED LEARNING (90 hours) – 75% Study independently according to time availability. Modules/Customized textbooks Study Guide.   SCHEDULED SEMINARS (15 hours/course) – 12.5% Conducted by facilitators (professors/experts in the industry). Seminars are held at KLLC 5 times. (3 hours/seminar/course).   ONLINE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING (15 hours) - 12.5% Online group discussion through myLMS

13. Entry Requirements Master’s Degree in Education Master’s Degree in Education or or First-Class Bachelor of Education and First-Class Bachelor of Education and (a) register as a master’s student, & (b) pass the Proposal Defence

14. Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4 Sem 1RM 7800*RM 1869 Sem 2RM 1869 Sem 3RM 1869 Total: RM 28,359 Language: BI or BM Fees (Local students only) Discount: 40% for OKU & Senior Citizens 5 % for full settlement of Semester fees before 1 st Seminar * Inclusive Registration fee & matric card

15. Websites To access information about the programme To access information about the programme www.oum.edu.mywww.oum.edu.my > postgraduate programmes > Doctor of Philosophy (education) www.oum.edu.my To access guidelines and forms (research & adm) To access guidelines and forms (research & adm) - login as a student (key-in username & password) - login as a student (key-in username & password) - Click myVLE > eServices

16. ENQUIRIES….. Please contact Learner Service Centre at eCRM (myVLE) or Call 1-300-887-300 Academic Matters: Dr. Soon Seng Thah(03-27732431) soon@oum.edu.my Adm. Matters: Pn. Azah Mohamed Aris (03-27732392) azaharis@oum.edu.my Exam Matters: En Mohd Firdaus Mohd Ali (0327732492) firdaus_mohdali@oum.edu.my Finance Matters: Pn Haslinda Haron (03-27732422) haslindaharon@oum.edu.my

17. Thank You