PREFACE

Kolej Profesional MARA (KPM) Academic Regulations 11th Edition (2019) for Diploma and CAT programmes.

KPM Academic Regulations 11th Edition (2019) provides the framework for the conduct of academic activities and records in KPM. The updates are intended to strengthen the implementation of a standardised academic regulation by taking into consideration of the current and future needs.

KPM Academic Regulations 11th Edition (2019) was endorsed by the Bahagian Pendidikan Tinggi (BPT) Audit Meeting 17 January 2019 and bylaw officially in use for the Diploma Programme starting January 2019 academic semester.

These regulations are to be read together with the:

Buku Panduan Latihan Industri;

Buku Panduan Tatatertib Pelajar Kolej Profesional MARA dan Kolej MARA

Buku Panduan Kokurikulum Pelajar Kolej Profesional MARA

Buku Panduan Pindah Kredit Program Pengajian Kolej Profesional MARA

All information is correct at the time of printing and may be subject to change without notice.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 2

2 ACADEMIC REGISTRATION 4

3 CHANGE OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMME 4

4 CREDIT TRANSFER 5

5 MQA GENERAL STUDIES COURSES 5

6 CO CURRICULUM 6

7 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (ITR) 7

CHAPTER II GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS (ALL PROGRAMS)

1 ACADEMIC YEAR 8

2 ACADEMIC LOAD 8

3 EXAMINATION

3.1 Courses with Final Examination 8

3.2 Courses without Final Examination 8

3.3 Medical leave during examination week 9

3.4 Supplementary Examination 9

4 GRADING SYSTEM

4.1 Grade Point System 10

4.2 Calculation of Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative Grade

Point Average (CGPA)

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4.3 Barred 13

4.4 Plagiarism and Cheating 13

4.5 Incomplete Grade 13

4.6 Grading for Industrial Training 14

4.7 Co Curriculum Courses 14

4.8 Pass/Fail Grade 14

5 PREREQUISITE(S) 14

6 ADD/DROP/WITHDRAWAL 15

7 EXTENDED SEMESTER 15

8 ACADEMIC STATUS

8.1 Satisfactory Performance (MP) 15

8.2 Unsatisfactory Performance 15

9 APPEALS

9.1 Appeals for Remarking of Answer Scripts 16

10 ATTENDANCE

10.1 Class Attendance 16

11 DEFERMENT OF STUDIES 17

12 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS

12.1 MARA Outstanding Performance Award-MOPA (Anugerah

Kecemerlangan MARA)

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12.2 College Outstanding Performance Award-COPA (Anugerah

Kecemerlangan Kolej)

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12.3 Eligibility for Academic Excellence Awards 17

13 RESULT SLIP, TRANSCRIPT & DIPLOMA

13.1 Result Slip 17

13.2 Transcript 18

13.3 Diploma 18

13.4 Reprints 18

14 GRADUATING

14.1 Graduation Requirements 18

14.2 TP(S) Status 19

14.3 TP (TG) Status 19

CHAPTER III SPECIFIC ACADEMIC REGULATIONS (DCN)

1 CISCO ACADEMY COURSES 20

2 EVALUATION OF CISCO ACADEMY COURSES

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3 GRADING SYSTEM FOR CISCO ACADEMY COURSES 20

4 REPEAT FOR CISCO ACADEMY COURSE TOPICAL TEST AND END-OF-

UNIT TEST

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CHAPTER IV SPECIFIC ACADEMIC REGULATIONS (CAT)

1 ACADEMIC LOAD

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2 GRADING SYSTEM FOR CAT CORE COURSES 21

3 RESIT FOR CAT CORE COURSES 21

4 EXEMPTION FOR PAPER FA1 OF THE CAT QUALIFICATION 21

5 DEFERMENT OF STUDIES 21

CHAPTER V PROGRAMME STRUCTURE FOR STUDENT INTAKE:JANUARY

AND JUNE 2019

1 Diploma in Accounting (DIA)

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2 Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) 25

3 Diploma in English Communication (DEC) 27

4 Diploma in Islamic Banking and Finance (DBF) 29

5 Diploma in Business Information Technology (DBIT) 31

6 Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production (DCD) 33

7 Diploma in Computer Networking (DCN) 35

8 Diploma in Computer Science (DCS) 37

9 Diploma in Entrepreneurship (DEn) 39

10 Diploma in International Business (DIB) 41

11 Diploma in Landscape and Horticulture (DLH) 43

12 Diploma in Integrated Logistics Management (DLM) 45

13 Diploma in Marketing (DMk) 47

14 Diploma in Halal Industry (DHI) 49

15 Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) 51

16 Intensive English Programme (IEP) 52

ABBREVIATION

Academic Status:

MP

MPS

DTP

Meneruskan Pengajian

Meneruskan Pengajian Bersyarat

Ditamatkan Pengajian

Academic Excellence Awards:

COPA

MOPA

College Outstanding Performance Award

MARA Outstanding Performance Award

ACCA Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

APEL Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning

BPT Bahagian Pendidikan Tinggi MARA

IPM Institut Perdagangan MARA

IEP Intensive English Programme

KPM Kolej Profesional MARA

CGPA Cumulative Grade Point Average

GPA Grade Point Average

Grade: DH

MH

TH

TL

PK

Dihalang

Meniru/ Dihalang

Tidak Hadir

Tidak Lengkap

Pindah Kredit

Graduation Status:

TPG

TP (TG)

TP (S)

Tamat Pengajian Graduat

Tamat Pengajian (Tidak Graduat)

Tamat Pengajian (Bersyarat)

MPU Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum

MQA Malaysian Qualifications Agency

SPM Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia

UPP Unit Peperiksaan dan Pensijilan

GLOSSARY

Bahagian

Pendidikan Tinggi

Bahagian Pendidikan Tinggi MARA, a division in Majlis Amanah

Rakyat (MARA) responsible in monitoring KPM

Kolej Profesional

MARA

Kolej Profesional MARA is a group of colleges where the academic

programmes are delivered

Academic

Programme

The programme of study specified by BPT for the conferment of a

certification

Course It is a component of a programme structure which bears a unique

code. A subject also refers to a course

BPT Senate Board The highest authority on studies matters at BPT level

College Senate

Board

The highest authority on studies matters at college level

Director of BPT The highest executive appointed by MARA to manage and

administer the operations of BPT

College Director The highest executive appointed by MARA to manage and

administer the operations of KPM

Deputy Director of

Academic Affairs

The executive responsible in handling and managing any

academic issues in KPM.

Homeroom Advisor A lecturer responsible in managing and advising the students on

academic matters

UPP Unit Peperiksaan dan Pensijilan is the unit responsible to handle

matters pertaining to examinations and certifications

Programme

Coordinator

A lecturer responsible in managing an academic programme

Credit A measure of student’s academic load in order to attain a set of

learning outcomes. An academic load is a quantitative measure of

all learning activities required to achieve a defined set of learning

outcomes. The 40 hours of notional learning time is valued as one

(1) credit.

Continuous

Assessment

The coursework assessed and evaluated throughout the semester

which contribute to the final grade

Semester It is a study session allocated by BPT for lectures, assessments

and similar instructional activities

GPA Grade Point Average is the average of grade points received in a

particular semester

CGPA Cumulative Grade Point Average is the accumulated average of

grade points received in all semesters attended

Certificate The certification granted by BPT to the graduates during the

convocation day

Transcript A permanent academic records throughout the duration of

studies

Examination Result

Slip

Academic result for every semester

MQA A statutory body in Malaysia set up under the Malaysian

Qualifications Act 2007 to accredit academic programs provided

by higher educational institutions

APEL A systematic process that involves the identification,

documentation and assessment of prior experiential learning. It

provides an opportunity for individual with working experience but

lack of formal academic qualifications to pursue their studies in

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

MPU As of September 2013, The Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia

enforce that all tertiary education students in Malaysia are

required to complete a set of General Studies named as Mata

Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) subjects. It is designed to

enhance the student’s knowledge and skills that goes beyond the

academic disciplines.

ACCA The global professional accounting body offering the Chartered

Certified Accountant qualification (ACCA)

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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

Kolej Profesional MARA (KPM) [formerly known as Institut Perdagangan MARA (IPM)] was established in 1977 and its current administrative centre is Bahagian Pendidikan Tinggi MARA (BPT).

It is a fully government-assisted college established to increase the number of Bumiputera work force in the public and private sectors, particularly in the field of business, accounting and information technology. It also aims at enhancing academic excellence among Bumiputera students who have attained moderate results in their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM). The six colleges throughout Malaysia are:

KPM Ayer Molek (KPMAM), Melaka KPM Bandar Melaka (KPMBM), Melaka KPM Bandar Penawar (KPMBP), Johor KPM Beranang (KPMB), Selangor

KPM Indera Mahkota (KPMIM), Pahang KPM Seri Iskandar (KPMSI), Perak

All programmes are accredited by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and English is used as a medium of instruction. Programmes offered are:

Diploma in Accounting (DIA) Diploma in Agro-Business (DAB) Diploma in Business Studies (DBS)

Diploma in English Communication (DEC) Diploma in Islamic Banking and Finance (DBF) Diploma in Business Information Technology (DBIT)* Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production (DCD) Diploma in Computer Networking (DCN) Diploma in Computer Science (DCS)* Diploma in Entrepreneurship (DEn) Diploma in International Business (DIB) Diploma in Landscape and Horticulture (DLH)* Diploma in Integrated Logistics Management (DLM) Diploma in Marketing (DMk)*

Diploma in Halal Industry (DHI)* Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)

*Provisional Accreditation

The modules of the various programmes at KPM would enable the diploma graduates either to enter the job market or pursue their studies at degree level locally or abroad.

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1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

TABLE 1: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PROGRAMMES

Bumiputera and, Malaysian Citizen and, Maximum age of 30 years old

B PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS Programmes Duration Minimum Requirements

1

Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) KPM Ayer Molek

1 ½ years

Pass SPM/equivalent examination with at least 5 CREDITS, in the following subjects: English Mathematics Three (3) other subjects

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Diploma in English Communication (DEC) KPM Indera Mahkota KPM Seri Iskandar

2 ½ years

i. Pass SPM/equivalent examination with at least 3 CREDITS, in the following subjects: Bahasa Melayu English (at least B) One (1) other subject

ii. Mathematics (at least C) * An interview will be held when necessary

3 Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) KPM Beranang KPM Ayer Molek

2 years

i. Pass SPM/equivalent examination with at least 3 CREDITS, in the following subjects:

Bahasa Melayu

English One (1) other

subject

ii. Mathematics (at least E)

OR

i. Pass IEP (C)

4 Diploma in Landscape and Horticulture (DLH) – refer to Table 2 KPM Beranang

2 ½ years

5 Diploma in Entrepreneurship (DEn) KPM Bandar Melaka

2 years

6 Diploma in International Business (DIB) KPM Seri Iskandar

2 years

7 Diploma in Islamic Banking & Finance (DBF) KPM Bandar Melaka

2 ½ years

8 Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production (DCD) KPM Indera Mahkota

2 ½ years

9 Diploma in Halal Industry (DHI) -refer to Table 2 KPM Bandar Melaka

2 ½ years

10 Diploma in Marketing (DMk) KPM Seri Iskandar

2 years

11 Diploma in Business Information Technology (DBIT) KPM Seri Iskandar

2 years

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Diploma in Accounting (DIA) KPM Beranang KPM Ayer Molek KPM Indera Mahkota KPM Bandar Penawar

2 years

i. Pass SPM/equivalent examination with at least 3 CREDITS, in the following subjects:

Bahasa Melayu Mathematics English

OR

i. Pass IEP (C)

13 Diploma in Integrated Logistics Management (DLM) KPM Bandar Penawar

2 years

14 Diploma in Computer Networking (DCN) - refer to Table 2 KPM Indera Mahkota

2 ½ years

15 Diploma in Computer Science (DCS) KPM Beranang

2 ½ years

i. Pass SPM/equivalent examination with at least 5 CREDITS, in the following subjects:

Bahasa Melayu Mathematics English

Two (2) other subjects

16 Intensive English Programme (IEP) 2 months

i. Pass SPM/equivalent examination with at least 3 CREDITS, in the following subjects:

Bahasa Melayu Two (2) other

subject

ii. English (D) iii. Mathematics (E)

TABLE 2: SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAMMES

Programmes Specific requirements

Diploma in Landscape and Horticulture (DLH)

Priority will be given to candidates from the science stream with at least C in Biology and Chemistry.

Diploma in Halal Industry (DHI)

Diploma in Computer Networking (DCN)

Priority will be given to candidates who passed Additional Mathematics and Physics.

TABLE 3: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES THROUGH

APEL

i. Obtained APEL Certificate from MQA

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2 ACADEMIC REGISTRATION

i. Students must register their courses within 7 working days of the semester

start date. ii. Late registration is allowed within the subsequent 7 working days with fees as

follows: a. RM 50.00 - the first day b. RM 10.00 - each subsequent day

iii. Students failing to complete their academic registration without valid reasons

within the specified time will be terminated from their study.

3 CHANGE OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMME

College may consider applications from students who wish to change their programme of study within the same college or between the KPM colleges subject to these conditions:

i. The change of programme is allowed only once throughout the student’s

study; ii. The application for change is made no later than TWO (2) weeks after their

academic registration in the second semester (not applicable for short semester) of their study;

iii. The approval for change of programme of study within the same college must

be obtained from the College Director before the new semester begins; iv. The approval for change of programme of study between the different colleges

must be obtained from the Director of Higher Education Division before the new semester begins;

v. Upon approval, the student will be registered as a second semester student of

the new programme of study; vi. The initial academic record (common courses) of the students’ former

programme will be retained and the study will be considered as continuous; vii. Application for internal credit transfer of non-common courses are subject to

the following conditions:

a. the course(s) are of the same credit value or equivalent or more, to the course(s) in the new programme;

b. the course must be equivalent/similar to at least 80% in content based

on course to course comparison; c. the course has similar learning outcomes; d. the student must have obtained at least a grade C or equivalent in the

courses.

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4 CREDIT TRANSFER

i. Application for credit transfer should be submitted within the first week after

academic registration.

ii. Application should fulfill all requirements upon submission with relevant supporting documents (application letter, syllabus, and certificate/transcript).

iii. Refer to Buku Panduan Pindah Kredit Program Pengajian Kolej Profesional

MARA.

5 MQA GENERAL STUDIES COURSES

i. Students are required to pass MQA General Studies courses as prerequisite to

the award of a diploma. There are four MQA General Studies courses offered i.e.:

a. Public Communication Skills (MPU 2222) b. Kemahiran dan Tanggungjawab Sosial (MPU 2482) c. Dinamika Islam di Malaysia (MPU 2372) d. Pengajian Malaysia 2 (MPU 2163)

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ii. Grading System for MQA General Studies Courses

The passing mark for MQA courses is 45 that is equivalent to grade ‘C-’. The grading system is as shown in the table below. Students obtaining grade ‘D+’ and below have to repeat the course(s) concerned.

TABLE 3: GRADING SYSTEM FOR MPU COURSES

Grade Marks Grade Points Grade Index

A+ 90 - 100 4.00

Excellent A 80 - 89 4.00

A- 75 -79 3.67

B+ 70 -74 3.33

Good B 65 - 69 3.00

B- 60 -64 2.67

C+ 55 - 59 2.33 Satisfactory

C 50 - 54 2.00

C- 45 - 49 1.67 Pass

D+ 40 - 44 1.33

Fail D 35 - 39 1.00

F 0 - 34 0.00

DH - 0.00 Barred

MH - 0.00 Cheating/Plagiarising

TH - - Absent

TL - - Incomplete

PK - - Credit Transfer

6 CO-CURRICULUM

i. It is compulsory for all students to register and pass two (2) co-curriculum

courses comprising of:

a. Uniform Body b. Clubs/sports/entrepreneurial club (PSN)

ii. Students are allowed to repeat the failed course(s) or replace failed course(s)

with another course (s) belonging to the same group. iii. Three (3) attempts are allowed for each course/group.

iv. Refer to Buku Panduan Kokurikulum Pelajar Kolej Profesional MARA

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7 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (ITR)

i. Industrial Training is a compulsory course for all KPM students who enrolled in

DAB/DLH, DBF, DCD, DCN, DEC, DCS and DHI programmes.

ii. The duration of the training ranged from 12 - 24 weeks in Semester 7 after

completion all the courses required by the programme. Students are supervised by the industrial supervisor and a supervisor from the college.

iii. Students are allowed to undergo industrial training after passing ALL courses

within the maximum 7 semesters. Only 2 attempts are granted for industrial training. Students will be dismissed after failure in the second attempt.

iv. Refer to Buku Panduan Latihan Industri.

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CHAPTER II GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS (ALL PROGRAMMES)

1 ACADEMIC YEAR

An Academic Year is divided into 3 semesters, with 2 long semesters and 1 short semester. Each long semester consists of 17 weeks (14 lecture weeks, 1 revision week and 2 examination weeks). The short semester consists of 9 weeks (7 lecture weeks, 1 revision week and 1 examination week).

2 ACADEMIC LOAD

Maximum credit hours for a long semester is 20 credit hours and 10 credit hours for short semester. Should a student wish to register more than the specified credit hours of the programme prior approval must be obtained from the College Deputy Director of Academic Affairs.

3 EXAMINATION

3.1 Courses with Final Examination

It is compulsory for all registered students to sit for the semester examination. A grade ‘F’ will be recorded if a student fails to comply with this regulation.

Repeat

i. A student who fail any of the courses must repeat that/those courses with

a charge of RM50.00 for each course. ii. The maximum grade is ‘B’ for those who repeat the course(s) due to

cheating/plagiarising/barred. iii. A student is allowed to repeat a course not more than 2 times within the

period allowed. iv. Only the higher grade earned will be used in re computing both the grade

point average (GPA) and the cumulative grade point average (CGPA). However, the credit hours earned for that/those course(s) remain the same.

3.2 Courses without Final Examination

It is compulsory for all registered students to complete assessments. A grade ‘F’ will be recorded if a student fails to comply this regulation.

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a. Repeat

i. A student who fail any of the courses must repeat that/those courses with

a charge of RM50.00 for each course.

ii. The maximum grade is ‘B’ for those who repeat the course(s) due to cheating/plagiarising/barred.

b. A student will fail the course if he/she:

i. has been barred ii. fail to submit ANY of the assessments

3.3 Medical leave during examination week

3.3.1 A student with medical leave (MC) by an authorised medical officer during

the final examination week will be required to repeat the course(s) in the

following semester (refer to clause 3.1: Courses with final examination).

3.3.2 However, ONLY students who have been hospitalised and obtain MC due

to critical illness and/or contagious disease such as chicken pox, dengue,

mumps etc. will be allowed to appeal to sit for the examination. A grade ’TL’

will be recorded in the result slip.

3.4 Supplementary Examination

The supplementary examination is allowed for:

a. Students with college approval b. Graduating students who;

i. had sat for the final examination and failed;

ITEM SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION

RESIT

No. of papers any fail courses in the final semester

No. of seating 2 attempts

Course Grade D+/D/ F

Course (s) involved Courses failed

ii. The supplementary examination can be postponed ONCE. iii. Final grading will be awarded based on continuous assessment and

marks obtained in the supplementary examination. iv. Only the higher grade earned will be used in re-computing both the

grade point average (GPA) and the cumulative grade point average (CGPA).

v. Graduating students who choose not to sit for the supplementary examination are allowed to extend their semester of study in order to repeat course failed, subjected to Extended Semester Policy.

vi. Graduating students who have been barred from examination or failed due to plagiarism/cheating offences are not eligible to sit for this

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examination. Students must repeat the course (s) in the following semester, subjected to Extended Semester Policy.

4 GRADING SYSTEM

Upon completion of courses at the end of each semester, a student’s performance will be evaluated and graded.

4.1 Grade Point System

The following grade point system is used in determining the grade point average (GPA):

Grade Marks Grade Points Grade Index

A+ 90 - 100 4.00

Excellent A 80 - 89 4.00

A- 75 -79 3.67

B+ 70 -74 3.33

Good B 65 - 69 3.00

B- 60 -64 2.67

C+ 55 - 59 2.33 Satisfactory

C 50 - 54 2.00

C- 45 - 49 1.67 Pass

D+ 40 - 44 1.33

Fail D 35 - 39 1.00

F 0 - 34 0.00

DH - 0.00 Barred

MH - 0.00 Cheating/Plagiarising TH - - Absent

TL - - Incomplete

PK - - Credit Transfer

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4.2 Calculation of Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

[GPA and CGPA will be calculated to the two decimals places.]

4.2.1 Sample calculation of GPA and CGPA for a student who passes all courses

SEMESTER 1

Course Code Credit Hour

Grade Grade Point

Credit Point

Financial Accounting 1 ACC 1013 3 C 2.00 6.00

Introduction to Business BUS 1013 3 A- 3.67 11.01

Business Mathematics MAT 1013 3 C+ 2.33 6.99

Fundamentals of Information Technology & Application

ITE 1052 2 A- 3.67 7.34

Fundamental Business English ENG 1012 2 A 4.00 8.00

Mandarin 1 FLG 1012 2 A- 3.67 7.34

Amal Islami ISL 1022 2 A 4.00 8.00

Total 17 54.68

GPA = Total credit points / Total credit hours = 54.68/17 = 3.22 CGPA = Total cumulative credit points / Total cumulative credit hours

= 54.68/17 = 3.22 SEMESTER 2

Course Code Credit Hour

Grade Grade Point

Credit Point

Financial Accounting 2 ACC 1033 3 B+ 3.33 9.99

Microeconomics ECO 1013 3 B 3.00 9.00

Commercial Law LAW 1013 3 C+ 2.33 6.99

Statistics QMT 1013 3 A- 3.67 11.01

Mandarin 2 FLG 1022 2 A- 3.67 7.34

Public Communication Skills MPU 2222 2 B+ 3.33 6.66

Penghayatan Islam ISL 1012 2 B+ 3.33 6.66

Total 18 57.65

GPA = Total credit points / Total credit hours = 57.65 / 18 = 3.20 CGPA = Total cumulative credit points / Total cumulative credit hours = (54.68 + 57.65) / (17 + 18)

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= 112.33/35 = 3.21

4.2.2 Sample calculation of GPA and CGPA for a student with a repeat course e.g. Business Mathematics

- A student who fails Business Mathematics in Semester 1 and repeats the course

in Semester 2

SEMESTER 1

Course Code Credit Hour

Grade Grade Point

Credit Point

Financial Accounting 1 ACC 1013 3 C 2.00 6.00

Introduction to Business BUS 1013 3 A- 3.67 11.01

Business Mathematics MAT 1013 3** D 1.00 3.00*

Fundamentals of Information Technology & Application

ITE 1052 2 A 4.00 8.00

Fundamental Business English ENG 1012 2 A- 3.67 7.34

Mandarin 1 FLG 1012 2 B 3.00 6.00

Amal Islami ISL 1022 2 A 4.00 8.00

Total 17 49.35

GPA = Total credit points / Total credit hours = 49.35/17 = 2.90 CGPA = Total cumulative credit points / Total cumulative credit hours = 49.35/17 = 2.90 SEMESTER 2

Course Code Credit Hour

Grade Grade Point

Credit Point

Financial Accounting 2 ACC 1033 3 B+ 3.33 9.99

Microeconomics ECO 1013 3 B 3.00 9.00

Business Mathematics MAT 1013 3 C+ 2.33 6.99

Statistics QMT 1013 3 C+ 2.33 6.99

Mandarin 2 FLG 1022 2 B 3.00 6.00

Public Communication Skills MPU 2222 2 B+ 3.33 6.66

Penghayatan Islam ISL 1012 2 B 3.00 6.00

Total 18 51.63

GPA = Total credit points/Total credit hours = 51.63/18

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= 2.87 CGPA = Total cumulative credit points / Total cumulative credit hours = [(49.35- 3.00*) + 51.63] / [(17 – 3**) + 18] = 97.98/32 = 3.06

4.3 Barred

Students can be barred from class/exam OR dismissed due to unsatisfactory attendance (refer to clause 10: Attendance) at any time during the semester.

4.4 Plagiarism and Cheating

4.4.1 Plagiarism, whether inadvertent or deliberate, can be inferred from any of

the following actions:

i. word-for-word copying of sentences or whole paragraphs from one or more sources (the work of other persons), or presenting substantial extracts from books, articles, theses, other unpublished work such as working papers, seminar and conference papers, internal reports, computer software, lecture notes or tapes, without clearly indicating their origin;

ii. using close paraphrasing of sentences or whole paragraphs without due acknowledgement in the form of reference to the original work;

iii. submitting another programme member’s work in whole or in part;

iv. use of another person’s ideas, work or research data without acknowledgement;

v. submitting work which has been written by someone else on the student’s behalf;

vi. special note is also drawn to the fact that students may not submit part or whole of work previously presented for assessment in another course;

4.4.2 Candidates are not allowed to bring into examination hall any document or

instrument, either printed or written or electronic forms that are not approved, that assist or lead to plagiarism/cheating. Any means or ways that assist or lead to plagiarism or cheating is not allowed.

4.4.3 The case shall be referred to the college Disciplinary Board. For all proven

cases of plagiarism or cheating, ‘F’ grade will be given for the course(s).

4.5 Incomplete Grade

4.5.1 Unable to complete a course(s) prior approval by College Senate

i. ‘TL’ grade is recorded for students who are unable to complete a course (s) and with prior approval by the College Senate.

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ii. ‘TL’ grade carries no grade points and will not be used in computing students’ GPA and CGPA. The ‘TL’ grade must be converted to a completed grade by the first 2 weeks of the following semester.

iii. Should students fail to complete the course work within the stipulated time,

the ‘TL’ grade will be replaced with an ‘F’ grade and will be computed in the students’ grade point average (GPA) of the previous semester.

iv. Students are not allowed to re-register for a course in which a ‘TL’ grade

has been assigned.

v. ‘TL’ grade is also recorded for students (refer to clause 3.3.2: Medical leave during examination week). The ‘TL’ grade carries no grade points and will not be used in computing a students’ GPA and CGPA. The ‘TL’ grade must be converted to a completed grade at the end of the following semester.

4.6 Grading for Industrial Training

It is compulsory for all graduating students for following programs to attend and pass industrial training:

Course Duration

DHI, DCS 12 weeks

DAB, DLH, DEC 16 weeks

DBF 18 weeks

DCD, DCN 24 weeks

If a student registered for Industrial Training where the duration is longer than the current semester, grade MP(LI) will be awarded. There will be no implications to the student’s Academic Transcript and CGPA calculated for the current semester.

4.7 Co Curriculum Courses

It is compulsory for all registered students to attend and pass co curriculum courses.

4.8 Pass/Fail Grade

A Pass or Fail grade will be recorded for certain courses but will not be used in computing the CGPA.

5. PREREQUISITE(S)

Students are allowed to sit for a course at a higher level provided passes the prerequisite course(s). Under special circumstances, approval must be obtained from the College Senate.

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6. ADD/DROP/WITHDRAWAL

6.1 Add/Drop is allowed within the first week of academic session with the approval of

the homeroom advisor.

6.2 Withdrawal is allowed within the sixth (6th) week for a long semester and the third (3rd) week for short semester of the academic session with the approval of the Deputy Director of Academic Affairs.

6.3 Students must maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours for the long semester and a

minimum of 5 credit hours for short semester. The credit hours for withdrawal will not be calculated in GPA or CGPA. The withdrawal charge is RM50.00 per course.

7. EXTENDED SEMESTER

Programme Normal Academic

Duration (Semester)

Extended Semester

Allowed

Total (Semester)

DIA, DBS, DEn, DIB, DLM, DBIT, and

DMk

6 2 8

DAB/ DLH, DBF, DCD, DCS, DCN,

DEC and DHI

7 2 9

CAT

4 2 6

8. ACADEMIC STATUS

8.1 Satisfactory Performance (MP)

Students performance are satisfactory if CGPA of 2.00 and above is obtained.

8.2 Unsatisfactory Performance

A student who earns a CGPA of less than 2.00 will be on probation or dismissed from the college.

8.2.1 Academic Probation (MPS)

A student who obtains a CGPA ranging from 1.67 to 1.99 starting from Semester 2 onwards will be on academic probation.

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8.2.2 Dismissal (DTP)

A Student will be dismissed when;

a. the GPA is less than 1.00 OR b. the CGPA of less than 1.67, OR c. on probation (MPS) for 2 consecutive semesters, OR d. fail ALL registered academic courses in the semester, OR e. fail the same course(s) after three (3) attempts, OR e. fail the Industrial Training after two (2) attempts for DAB/DLH, DBF, DCD,

DCS, DCN, DEC and DHI programmes, OR f. fail to pass ALL courses by semester 8 for DIA, DBS, DEn, DIB, DLM, DBIT

and DMk programmes. g. fail to pass ALL courses by semester 9 for DAB/DLH, DBF, DCD and DCS,

DCN, DEC and DHI programmes. h. fail to pass ALL courses by semester 6 for CAT programmes.

9. APPEALS

9.1 Appeals for Remarking of Answer Scripts

9.1.1 Appeals must be submitted to the College Director within 5 working days

after examination results are released.

9.1.2 If a student is not satisfied with the results, an appeal can be made to the College Senate for remarking. A charge of RM50.00 per course will be imposed and not refundable.

9.1.3 The College Senate may not approve the appeal for ANY of the following

reasons:

a. a student did not fulfil all assessment or attendance requirement

b. the appeal is not supported by relevant documentation c. the appeal is related to a grade awarded following a remarking

d. the appeal is related to resubmission of an assignment which was

earlier denied

9.1.4 The result of the appeal will be released within 5 working days.

10. ATTENDANCE

10.1 Class Attendance

10.1.1 Class attendance is calculated from the first day of class.

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10.1.2 A 90% attendance (based on contact hours) for every course is compulsory

to enable students to sit for the final semester examination. However, an

80% of attendance (based on contact hours) for every course is allowed for

students with Medical Certification (MC) and prior approved leave. Beyond

the above, students are required to repeat the course(s). A grade “DH” will

be recorded on the transcript. This is also true for courses without final

examination (refer to clause 3.2: Courses without final examination).

11. DEFERMENT OF STUDIES

The maximum duration of deferment allowed for Diploma programmes must not exceed 2 semesters. The approval is subject upon decision by the College Director.

The CGPA for students on deferment remain unchanged for that duration until they resume their studies.

12. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS

12.1 MARA Outstanding Performance Award-MOPA (Anugerah Kecemerlangan MARA)

MARA Outstanding Performance Award is granted to full-time students with good academic standing who attain a CGPA 3.75 and above upon graduation.

12.2 College Outstanding Performance Award-COPA (Anugerah Kecemerlangan Kolej)

College Outstanding Performance Award is granted to full-time students with good academic standing who attain a GPA 3.50 and above for the semester.

12.3 Eligibility for Academic Excellence Awards

To be eligible for academic awards, students must satisfy all of the following:

a. first attempt for all courses, b. no ‘TL’ grades on his/her transcript, c. a minimum of 12 credit hours for a long semester, d. no disciplinary misconduct.

13. RESULT SLIP, TRANSCRIPT & DIPLOMA

13.1 Result Slip

Result slip will be issued every semester examination after the endorsement of results by the Senate.

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13.2 Transcript

Transcript will be issued upon completion of the programme after the endorsement of results by the Senate.

13.3 Diploma

The diploma will be awarded upon graduation.

13.4 Reprints

Any request for reprints will be charged the following: a. Result Slip : RM10.00 per copy b. Transcript : RM50.00 per copy c. Diploma : RM100.00 per copy

Students will be charged double the amount stated above per copy for each subsequent reprint.

14. GRADUATING

An official graduation ceremony is held annually whereby a diploma will be awarded. The responsibility for fulfilling the requirements for graduation rests with the individual student.

14.1 Graduation Requirements

Prior to graduation, students must obtain a Graduate status (TPG) when they fulfil the following criteria:

a. pass all courses, including Industrial Training and Co-Curriculum within a

maximum of semesters allowed; b. obtain a Credit for Bahasa Melayu in SPM; c. achieve an overall CGPA of 2.00 and above; d. complete the required credit hours within the maximum number of

semesters allowed:

No. Programme Intake Jan 2019 onwards

Maximum number of semesters allowed

1 CAT 60 credit hours 6

2 DAB 97 credit hours 9

3 DBS 90 credit hours 8

4 DBF 95 credit hours 9

5 DBIT 91 credit hours 8

6 DCD 91 credit hours 9

7 DCN 94 credit hours 9

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8 DCS 96 credit hours 9

9 DEC 95 credit hours 9

10 DEn 92 credit hours 8

11 DHI 92 credit hours 9

12 DIA 91 credit hours 8

13 DIB 92 credit hours 8

14 DLH 94 credit hours 9

15 DLM 90 credit hours 8

16 DMk 90 credit hours 8

e. for CAT programme: complete and pass ALL paper under programme. f. obtain the Senate approval for graduation g. satisfy all other college requirements h. discharge all financial obligations

14.2 TP(S) Status

Graduating students will be given a conditional programme completion status (TPS) if:

14.2.1 they failed any courses in their final semester and are eligible to sit for

Supplementary Examination (refer to clause 3.4: Supplementary Examination). A subsequent failure will lead to dismissal status (DTP).

14.2.2 they are not able to pass all courses with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

Subsequent failure after Supplementary Examination will lead to TP (TG) status.

14.3 TP (TG) Status

A student will not graduate if he/she is not able to pass all courses with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 within the specified time.

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CHAPTER III SPECIFIC ACADEMIC REGULATIONS (DCN)

1. CISCO ACADEMY COURSES

CISCO Academy courses offered are:

a. Introduction to Networking b. Small-to-Medium Business Networking c. Routing Technologies d. Switching Technologies e. WAN Technologies

2. EVALUATION OF CISCO ACADEMY COURSES

Course assessment will be based on the on-line evaluation (CISCO) and workshop or laboratory work (CISCO/College).

The test will be administered after completion of each topic. The end-of-unit test will be administered after completion of the course. A PASS or FAIL grade will be made known after 48 hours of test completion. A student is only eligible to sit for the final CCNA examination in Semester 6 after completing CCNA1 to CCNA4 series.

3. GRADING SYSTEM FOR CISCO ACADEMY COURSES

CISCO Academy sets the passing mark as 70 and above with no grading given to the students.

4. REPEAT FOR CISCO ACADEMY COURSE TOPICAL TEST AND END-OF-UNIT TEST

4.1 A student who failed the topical test(s) will not be allowed to sit for the following

topical test without first passing the former. The student is allowed to repeat failed test(s) of courses registered for the semester 3 times per test provided that the attempt(s) is(are) made during the semester. Failing this, with the final mark of less than 70 for the course(s), the student will be deemed FAIL by the CISCO Academy and will not obtain the CISCO Academy’s recognition for the course(s). The mark, however, is still considered for the college evaluation purposes and the student can still proceed with his/her studies to obtain KPM diploma.

4.2 A student is also allowed to repeat the End-of-unit Test twice (2 times) within the examination weeks. If he/she still fails (less than 70), the student will be deemed FAIL by the CISCO Academy and will not be given the certificate of recognition for the course. This student, however, can proceed with his/her studies in KPM with the Director’s approval. Marks obtained will still be considered for the GPA and CGPA calculations for the purposes of KPM diploma conferral.

4.3 For internal grading purposes, all final or End-of-unit Test will account for 40% of

assessment and other tests 60% of the assessment.

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CHAPTER IV SPECIFIC ACADEMIC REGULATIONS (CAT)

1. ACADEMIC LOAD

Maximum credit hours for a long semester ranged from 14 to 23 credit hours and 10 credit hours for short semester. Should a student wish to register more than the specified credit hours of the programme, he/she must obtain prior approval from the college Deputy Director of Academic Affairs.

2. GRADING SYSTEM FOR CAT CORE COURSES

The following grade point system is used in determining the grade point average (GPA):

Grade Marks Grade Points Grade Index

A+ 90 - 100 4.00

Excellent A 80 - 89 4.00

A- 75 -79 3.67

B+ 70 -74 3.33 Good B 65 - 69 3.00

B- 60 -64 2.67 C+ 55 - 59 2.33 Satisfactory

C 50 - 54 2.00

C- 45 - 49 1.67 Pass

D+ 40 - 44 1.33 Fail D 35 - 39 1.00

F 0 - 34 0.00

DH - 0.00 Barred

MH - 0.00 Cheating/Plagiarising TH - - Absent

TL - - Incomplete PK - - Credit Transfer

3. RESIT FOR CAT CORE COURSES

A student who obtains a grade ‘C-’ and/or below in any of the CAT courses must repeat

that/those examination/s in the first week of the following semester. Any examination fees

charged by ACCA related to the repeat courses have to be borne by the student.

4. EXEMPTION FOR PAPER FA1 OF THE CAT QUALIFICATION

Students who score grade ‘A+’, ‘A’ and ‘A-’ in SPM Prinsip Perakaunan paper will be exempted from one paper (Paper FA1) of the CAT Qualification. Students have to submit the application for exemption during the initial registration to ACCA. No exemption fees will be charged.

5. DEFERMENT OF STUDIES

Deferment of studies for CAT programme is not allowed.