1. Doctor of Education (EdD)
Programme Coordinator:
Dr. Soon Seng Thah
Programme Overview
Jan 2018

2. The Programme consists of 3 parts with a total of 80 credit hours.
Jan 2018
Doctor of Education (EdD) is essentially a coursework–cum – research degree programme (Structure II/Mixed Mode).
The Programme consists of 3 parts with a total of 80 credit hours.

3. EdD Program Structure < 3.0 ≥ 3.0 Fail Pass Part One (Coursework)
Jan 2018
EdD Program Structure
Part One (Coursework)
36 credit hours of core, concentration and elective courses
Part Two (Doctoral Seminar)
Doctoral Concept Paper (4 credit hours)
Part Three (Research)
Proposal & Dissertation
(40 credit hours)
< 3.0
≥ 3.0
Fail
Pass

4. CORE Courses (9 credit hours)
Jan 2018
CORE Courses (9 credit hours)
(General Education Courses)
HPEF 7023 Psychology of Education
HPEF 7003 Current Trends in Higher Education
HPEF 7033 Comparative Studies in Curriculum Change
Part 1: Coursework

5. Research Skills and Academic Writing (9 credit hours)
Jan 2018
Research Skills and Academic Writing (9 credit hours)
HPEF Quantitative Research Methods
HPEF Qualitative Research Methods
HPEF 7063 Academic Writing for Postgraduates
Part 1: Coursework

6. CONCENTRATION & ELECTIVE COURSES (18 credit hours)
Jan 2018
CONCENTRATION & ELECTIVE COURSES (18 credit hours)
Concentration Course 1
Concentration Course 2
Concentration Course 3
Concentration Course 4
Elective Course 1
Elective Course 2
Note:
Concentrations offered:
Educational Management
Instructional Technology,
Part 1: Coursework
Jan 2016

7. Concentration (1) : Educational Management
Jan 2018
Concentration (1) : Educational Management
CONCENTRATION COURSES
HPEM 7013 Economics of Education
HPEM 7023 Educational Change and Innovation*
HPEM 7033 Educational Law and Governance
HPEM 7063 Human Resource management in Education*
plus two elective courses from Instructional Technology Concentration

8. Concentration: Instructional Technology CONCENTRATION COURSES
Jan 2018
Concentration:
Instructional Technology
CONCENTRATION COURSES
HPEI 7013 Instructional Design*
HPEI 7033 Instructional Tools and Applications*
HPEI 7053 Trends & Issues in Distance Education
HPEI 7063 Online Learning & Facilitation
plus two elective courses from Educational Management Concentration

9. COURSE SEQUENCE Year Semester Course 1 Jan
Psychology of Education (HPEF7023)
Quantitative Research Methods (HPEF7043)
May
Qualitative Research Methods (HPEF7053)
Current Trends in Higher Education (HPEF7003)
Sept
Comparative Studies in Curriculum Change (HPEF7033)
Academic Writing for Postgraduates (HPEF7063) 2
(Courses offered every semester)
Educational Management
Instructional Technology
Economics of Education (HPEM7013)
Educational Change & Innovation* (HPEM7023)
Instructional Design* (HPEI7013)
Instructional Tools & Applications* (HPEI7023)
Educational Law & Governance (HPEM7033)
Human Resource Management in Education* (HPEM7063)
Trends & Issues in Distance Education (HPEI7053)
Online Learning & Facilitation (HPEI7043)
Two courses from Instructional Technology*
Two courses from Educational Management*

10. Course Delivery Self-managed learning Face-to-face seminar
Jan 2018
Course Delivery
Students are provided with specially developed learning modules which allows for self-paced learning.
Self-managed learning
Students are encouraged to attend the face-to-face seminars for a total of 8 hours per semester for each course (i.e. 4 seminar sessions with 2 hours per session). The facilitators who conduct the seminars are recruited by the university based on their expertise.
Face-to-face seminar
Students have 24x7 access to online learning via the OUM Learning Management System (myINSPIRE). This further enables access to the huge collection in the digital library as well as collaborative learning with peers and discussions with facilitators.
Online learning
EdD Program

11. ASSESSMENT FORMAT* (Coursework Phase) Assignment 1 Assignment 2 1 50 %
Jan 2018
ASSESSMENT FORMAT*
(Coursework Phase)
Assignment 1
Assignment 2 1
50 % 2.
30 %
70 % 3
Note:
All courses except bridging courses are assignment-based.

12. Grading Scheme GRADE MARKS GRADE POINT Descriptor A 80 - 100 4.00
Jan 2018
GRADE
MARKS
GRADE POINT
Descriptor A
4.00
Outstanding A-
3.67
Very Good B+
3.33
Good B
3.00
Pass B-
2.67
Conditional Pass
(Subject To CGPA ≥ 3.00) C+
2.33 C
2.00 C-
1.67
Fail
(Repeat Courses ) D+
1.33 D
1.00 F
0 - 34
0.00
Grading Scheme

13. Part 2 (Doctoral Seminar) HPEF 7094 Concept Paper
Jan 2018
Part 2 (Doctoral Seminar) HPEF 7094 Concept Paper
Focuses on the related field of study
Discusses concepts related to the problem to be investigated
Must be well supported by Literature Review
About 6,000 words
Preferably in a publishable form (journal)
In replacement of Comprehensive Examination (accepted by MQA)
Oral presentation & Assessed by a Panel of Experts (2 assessors)
Passing grade is B
4 credits

14. Assignment Submission
Jan 2018
Assignment Submission
Assignments should be submitted according to the due date.
Student is to submit a soft copy of each assignment via myINSPIRE and a hard copy to the facilitator. Online student is to submit a soft copy of each assignment via myINSPIRE & another soft copy to the facilitator via . 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 Percentage
Marks Deduction
0 - 30 5 10
100

15. Part 3 (Research Phase) Research Proposal & Dissertation
Jan 2018
Part 3 (Research Phase) Research Proposal & Dissertation
Proposal Writing
Proposal Defense (PD)
Progress Report Presentation
&
Preliminary Findings Presentation
optional
Dissertation
&
VIVA VOCE

16. Assessment (Research Phase)
Jan 2018
Assessment (Research Phase)
Proposal
Assessed by a Proposal Defense (PD) Panel comprising
One (1) Chairman
Two (2) Assessors
Dissertation
Examined by a VIVA Panel, comprising
Two (2) Examiners (at least 1 external)

17. Teaching/Learning Material
Jan 2018
Teaching/Learning Material
Modules
E-Books
Textbooks
Online Resources (digital library, web-based resources, etc.)
Note:
Modules, E-Books and Textbooks provided are meant to be used as references.

18. Entry Requirements Master’s degree in Education, or
Jan 2018
Entry Requirements
Master’s degree in Education, or 
Master’s degree other than Education and possess Bachelor’s degree in Education; or
Master’s degree other than Education and possess Diploma/Certificate in Teaching; or
Master’s degree other than Education and possess at least 2-year teaching experience; or
Master’s degree other than Education and pass three (3) bridging courses offered by the university; or
Any equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government

19. HMEF5053 Measurement & Evaluation in Education
Jan 2018
Candidates without any education background are required to take and pass (grade B) THREE (3) Bridging Courses prior to joining the EdD programme.
Bridging Courses
HMEF5053 Measurement & Evaluation in Education
HMEF5073 Curriculum Development
HMEF5123 Models and Strategies of Teaching
Fees charged will be based on the mode of learning (Blended or Online)

20. Course Fees (Local Students)
Jan 2018
Course Fees (Local Students)
Semester 1 2 3 4 5 6
Coursework
(Years 1 – 2)
3300
Research
(Years 3 – 4)
2060
Total : RM32,160.00

21. Language Modules, Textbooks and E-Books in English
Jan 2018
Language
Modules, Textbooks and E-Books in English
Assignment Questions in English & Examination Questions in English and Malay
Students can answer assignment and exam questions in English or Malay
Research report may be written in English or Malay

22. Jan 2018
Note
Full settlement of semester fees before the commencement of first seminar will be entitled to 5% discount.
The total fees quoted are based on the minimum expected period to successfully complete the programme.
Examination fees vary and subject to change based on its format.
The University reserves the right to revise the fees without prior notice.

23. www.oum.edu.my > postgraduate programmes > Doctor of Education
Jan 2018
Websites
To access information about the programme
> postgraduate programmes > Doctor of Education
To access guidelines and forms (research & administration)
- login as a student (key-in username & password)
- Click eServices

24. May 2014J IMPORTANT CONTACTS Academic Matters:
Jan 2018
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Academic Matters:
Dr. Soon Seng Thah ( )
Administrative Matters:
Pn Suzila Othman ( )
Exam Matters
En Mohd Firdaus Mohd Ali ( )
Finance Matters
Pn Haslinda Haron ( )

25. Contact Learner Service Centre at eCRM (myINSPIRE) OR
Jan 2018
Enquiries
Contact
Learner Service Centre at eCRM (myINSPIRE) OR
Call

26. Jan
Thank you
The End