0. Doctor of Education (EdD)
Kuatkuasa bagi ambilan mulai Semester May 2015
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Programme Coordinator:
Dr. Soon Seng Thah
Programme Overview
September 2015

1. The Programme consists of 3 parts with a total of 80 credit hours.
Sept. 2015
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.

2. EdD Program Structure < 3.0 ≥ 3.0 Fail Pass Part Three (Research)
Sept 2015
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
EdD Program

3. CORE Courses (9 credit hours)
Sept 2015
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
EdD Program

4. Research Skills and Academic Writing (9 credit hours)
Sept 2015
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

5. CONCENTRATION & ELECTIVE COURSES (18 credit hours)
Sept 2015
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

6. Concentration (1) : Educational Management
Sept 2015
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
EdD Program

7. Concentration: Instructional Technology CONCENTRATION COURSES
Sept 2015
Concentration:
Instructional Technology
CONCENTRATION COURSES
HPEI 7013 Instructional Design*
HPEI 7023 Instructional Tools and Applications*
HPEI 7053 Trends & Issues in Distance Education
HPEI 7063 Online Learning & Facilitation
plus two elective courses from Educational Management Concentration
EdD Program

8. COURSE SEQUENCE Year Semester Course 1 Jan
Sept 2015
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*

9. Course Delivery Self-managed learning Face-to-face seminar
Sept 2015
Course Delivery
Self-managed learning
Students are provided with specially developed learning modules which allows for self-paced learning.
Face-to-face seminar
Students are encouraged to attend the face-to-face seminars for a total of 15 hours per semester for each course (i.e. 5 seminar sessions with 3 hours per session). The facilitators who conduct the seminars are recruited by the university based on their expertise.
Online learning
Students have 24x7 access to online learning via the OUM Learning Management System (myVLE). This further enables access to the huge collection in the digital library as well as collaborative learning with peers and discussions with facilitators.
EdD Program

10. ASSESSMENT FORMAT* (Coursework Phase) Assignment 1 Assignment 2 1 50 %
Sept 2015
ASSESSMENT FORMAT*
(Coursework Phase)
Assignment 1
Assignment 2 1
50 % 2.
30 %
70 % 3
Note:
Beginning Sept 2015 Semester, all courses except bridging courses are assignment-based.

11. Grading Scheme GRADE MARKS GRADE POINT Descriptor A 80 - 100 4.00
Sept 2015
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
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12. Part 2 (Doctoral Seminar) HPEF 7090 Concept Paper
Sept 2015
Part 2 (Doctoral Seminar) HPEF 7090 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
EdD Program

13. Assignment Submission
Sept 2015
Assignment Submission
Assignments done should be student’s ORIGINAL work. Plagiarized assignments will be rejected.
Assignments should be submitted on time. Student is to submit a soft copy of each assignment via myVLE and a hard copy to the facilitator. Keep the receipt as evidence of online submission.
For online students, submit a soft copy of each assignment via myVLE & another soft copy to the facilitator via .
EdD Program

14. Part 3 (Research Phase) Research Proposal & Dissertation
Sept 2015
Part 3 (Research Phase) Research Proposal & Dissertation
Proposal Writing
Proposal Defense (PD)
Progress Report Presentation
&
Preliminary Findings Presentation
optional
Dissertation
&
VIVA VOCE
EdD Program

15. Assessment (Research Phase)
Sept 2015
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
One (1) Chairman
Two (2) Examiners (at least 1 external)
EdD Program

16. Teaching/Learning Material
Sept 2015
Teaching/Learning Material
Textbooks
E-Books
Online Resources (digital library, web-based resources, etc.)
Note:
Textbooks provided are meant to be used as references
EdD Program

17. Entry Requirements Master’s degree in Education, or
Sept 2015
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
EdD Program

18. HMEF5053 Measurement & Evaluation in Education
Sept 2015
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)
EdD Program

19. Course Fees (Local Students)
Sept 2015
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
EdD Program

20. Language Textbooks in English
Sept 2015
Language
Textbooks 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
EdD Program

21. Sept 2015
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.

22. www.oum.edu.my > postgraduate programmes > Doctor of Education
Sept 2015
Websites
To access information about the programme
> postgraduate programmes > Doctor of Education
To access guidelines and forms (research & adm)
- login as a student (key-in username & password)
- Click myVLE > eServices

23. May 2014J IMPORTANT CONTACTS Academic Matters: Dr. Soon Seng Thah
Sept 2015
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 ( )

24. Contact Learner Service Centre at eCRM (myVLE) OR Call 1-300-887-300
Sept 2015
Enquiries
Contact
Learner Service Centre at eCRM (myVLE) OR
Call
May 2014

25. Sept
Thank you
The End
EdD Program