Asia-Europe Institute University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA Tel: Fax:

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1 Asia-Europe Institute University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA Tel: Fax: Website:

2 Graduate Study at AEI Building Ties beyond Boundaries

3 Introduction The Asia-Europe In s t i t u te (AEI) has successfully established itself as one of Southeast Asia s leading institutions for social science postgraduate research and te a c h i n g. Established under the As i a - Eu rope Meeting (ASEM) process with a philosophy of enhancing AsiaEurope relations, AEI aims to foster exchange of students and scholars with a view to developing a bette r understanding of the cultures, histori e s, politics, institutions, economics, business and legal practices of both regions. The origins of AEI can be traced back to the idea of establishing closer higher education linkages between Asia and Europe under the provisions of the AsiaEurope Meeting (ASEM) initiative in In 1997, the Government of Malaysia established the AsiaEurope Centre (AEC), the first step in the Asia-Europe University cooperation in education designed to support the Fourth Pillar of the ASEM process. Three years after its inception, on January 2nd 2000, the AEC was transformed into a full-fledged academic institution. It was renamed Asia-Europe Institute (AEI) and hosted by the University of Malaya, the oldest university in Malaysia. 1 Over the years, AEI has received staunch support from the Govern m e nt of Malaysia, working in partnership with other ASEM countries. It reflects Malaysia s commitment to internationalising higher education and advancing the idea of AEI as an educational infrastructure and knowledge of network for Asia and Europe in the twentyfirst century. AEI aims to be the place where intellectual discourses are held. Key issues on intensifying globalisation and regionalisation, env i ronment, inte rnational business, innovation and technologies and inter-regional relations between Asia and Eu rope are discussed. Further, AEI promotes collaborative research with academic as well as government and private sector institutions. Our research pillars and range of international postgraduate courses indicate the breadth and quality of expertise that AEI can bring to bear. As such, our postgraduate students are central to the realisation of a collaborative and innovative education hub for the future.

4 Vision To be the centre of excellence in learning, research, and international reference on Asia and Europe Mission To spearhead quality academic and research work through smart partnership between Asia and Europe International Masters Programme The Asia-Europe Institute offers four International Masters degree programmes tailored to the academic background and career needs of students. These programmes offer a number of unique characte ristics that will appeal to students from Asia, Europe and the rest of the world. 1) International Masters in Information Management (IMIM) 2) International Masters in Regional Integration (IMRI) 3) International Masters in Small-and-Medium Enterprises (IMSME) 4) International Masters in ASEAN Studies (IMAS) 2 2

5 INTERNATIONAL MASTERS IN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (IMIM) Given the gaps in information and knowledge both within and between co u nt ri e s, especially between Asia and Europe, this programme will promote local and global s h a ring of new info rm ation and co m m u n i c at i o n te c h n o l o gies much needed in the 21st ce nt u ry. Th e impact of the New Economy on organisational structures, m a n a g e m e nt, and deve l o p m e nt pro cesses re q u i res a s t rong grounding in economics of info rm ation and organisational systems that promote information sharing. This Postgraduate programme is designed to offer breadth of content, intellectual depth, and rigour complemented with attention to a wide range of applications and case studies. It will be of relevance to business managers as well as those concerned with organisational development, i nte rn e t, and new media tra i n i n g, e-co m m e rce, also research analysts and others. Objective The increasing globalisation of business, the expansion of information technology (IT) and competition for markets has meant that participation in the business world required expertise of the knowledge economy (K-Economy). Skills that have been identified for the new economy transcend many disciplines such as computing, economics, and organisational studies. Popular subjects associated with the k-economy include fields such as m a n a g e m e nt, eco n o m i c s, and mark e t i n g. This part i c u l a r programme is designed by AEI to develop this expertise by equipping students with specialist kn owledge of the link between ICT and K-Economy and the business environment in Asia and Eu ro p e. Such skills are invaluable to small-scale enterprises, multinational corporations, and policy makers in the region to ensure competitive edge and success in a global market. 3

6 Target Students This programme is designed for students for whom an MA will be a prelude to careers in fields related to business, international, regional, government and non-governmental organisations, or a ny career where adva n ced kn owledge of info rm at i o n m a n a g e m e nt in business and marketing coupled with an a d va n ced capacity to co m m u n i c ate effe ct i vely will be an advantage. It will appeal particularly to those with an interest in historical, cultural, political and economic aspects of regional integration. Duration of Study 1 year (full time) commencing September-August LIST OF COURSES AND CURRICULUM STRUCTURE INTERNATIONAL MASTERS IN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (IMIM) AEI Core Courses QXGX6101 Political Economy of Asia-Europe Relations 3 QXGX6103 QXGX6105 Research Methods and Data Analysis for Social Scientist 3 Advanced Studies in Malaysian Politics, Government and Economics 3 Total 9 Programme Core Courses QXGA6102 Business and Enterprise Modelling 3 QXGA6103 QXGA6104 QXGA6105 QXGA6106 Information Technology and the K-Economy 3 Electronic Marketing and the Global Distribution Network 3 E-trade and Small-and-Medium Scale Enterprises 3 Social and Economic Dimensions of IT and the Digital Economy 3 QXGA6181 IMIM Project Paper 16 QXGA6190 IMIM Internship 4 Total 35 Total (9+35) 44 4

7 INTERNATIONAL MASTERS IN REGIONAL INTEGRATION (IMRI) This Inte rn ational Ma s ters in Re gional Inte grat i o n programme examines the origins and consequences (for nation states as well as firms and citizens) of efforts and s t rate gies to re d raw boundaries of authori ty at the regional level in the context of int ensified globalisation. Using an interdisciplinary and comparative approach, the programme focuses on explanations of the intensity and type of authority shift to regional institutions across issues and across re gi o n s. It places particular emphasis on understanding the re l ationship between re gi o n a l integration and processes of economic globalisation, the d e ve l o p m e nt of new fo rms of gove rn a n ce, and the reconfiguration of the state. Objective The pro gramme aims to critically assess the sign i f i c a n ce of re gional inte gration in te rms of theore t i c a l, co n ceptual and empirical debates from a range of social science disciplines. On completion of this programme, students should have: Arrived at an informed understanding of how regional i nte gration and globalisation are co n ceptualised and theorised; Inte rp re ted curre nt pro cesses associated with re gional i nte gration, including national deve l o p m e nt, economic interdependence and globalisation, the emergence of new forms of governance, the structural context in which these take place and their political, economic, legal and social consequences; and De veloped key tra n s fe rable analytical, inte rp re t at i ve, organisational, written and oral presentational skills. 5

8 Target Students This programme is designed for students for whom an MA will be a prelude to careers in fields related to business, international, regional, government and non-governmental organisations, as well as te a c h i n g, journalism or any career where adva n ce d knowledge of regional integration and globalisation coupled with an advanced capacity to communicate effectively will be an advantage. It will appeal particularly to those with an interest in the economic, political, legal and social issues that arise from intensified regional integration on a worldwide scale. Duration of Study 1 year (full time) commencing September-August LIST OF COURSES AND CURRICULUM STRUCTURE INTERNATIONAL MASTERS IN REGIONAL INTEGRATION (IMRI) QXGX6103 QXGX6105 QXGX6106 AEI Core Courses Research Methods and Data Analysis for Social Scientist 3 Advanced Studies in Malaysian Politics, Government and Economics 3 Advanced Studies in Europe and European Integration 3 Total 9 QXGB6102 QXGB6103 Programme Core Courses Political Economy of Regional Integration 3 Institutional and Legal Framework for Regional Integration 3 QXGB6104 European Model of Regional 3 Integration QXGB6105 Asia-Europe Trade and Financial Issue 3 QXGB6106 Multilateral Institutions and Asia-Europe Economics Development 3 QXGB6181 IMRI Project Paper 16 QXGB6190 IMRI Internship 4 Total 35 Total (9+35) 44 6

9 INTERNATIONAL MASTERS IN SMALL-AND-MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (IMSME) This Inte rn ational Ma s ters in Small-and-Me d i u m Enterprises programme is designed for students who wish to enhance the development of entrepreneurial skills and managerial capacity in order to ensure the viability and continuity of SMEs over time. The focus of the programme is to provide an understanding of the strength of both Asian and Eu ropean social and economic co ntexts in which SMEs operate, as well as the methodologi e s, technicalities and tools that allow a better structured decisional process and a more conscious management of the business. The intercultural setting of the programme will also enhance the ability of prospective managers and g ove rn m e nt exe c u t i ves to strengthen eco n o m i c cooperation between EU and East Asia. Objective The programme aims to critically assess the significance of small and medium enterprises in the context of a changing global economy. On completion of this programme, students should have: Acquired the methodologies and managerial tools created or adapted for SMEs reality and, through field projects, verified the operational validity of those methodologies and tools; Developed capabilities and aptitudes coherent with the o rg a n i s ational co ntext of SMEs, less fo rmal but more creative, flexible and light; Analysed the strengths and weaknesses of family business, the cultural and social context in which they operate and the economic relationships with other firms, and produced outputs of immediate use for the participants as well as for the targeted companies; and De veloped key tra n s fe rable analytical, inte rp re t at i ve, organisational, written and oral presentational skills. 7

10 Target Students This programme is designed for students for whom an MA will be a prelude to careers in small-and medium-scale ente rp ri s e s w h e re they would have the opport u n i ty to apply their specialised ski l l s, kn owledge and ex p e ri e n ce to the specific needs of the business, and where the focus is increasingly on individuality and creativity. Duration of Study 1 year (full time) commencing September-August LIST OF COURSES AND CURRICULUM STRUCTURE INTERNATIONAL MASTERS IN SMALL-AND-MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (IMSME) QXGX6101 QXGX6103 QXGX6105 AEI Core Courses Political Economy of Asia-Europe Relations 3 Research Methods and Data Analysis for Social Scientist 3 Advanced Studies in Malaysian Politics, Government and Economics 3 Total 9 Programme Core Courses QXGC6102 Strategic Management for SMEs 3 QXGC6103 Entrepreneurship Development 3 QXGC6104 Marketing Strategies for SMEs 3 QXGC6106 Human Resource Management 3 QXGC6107 Business Networks and Clusters 3 QXGC6181 IMSME Project Paper 16 QXGC6190 IMSME Internship 4 Total 35 Total (9+35) 44 8

11 INTERNATIONAL MASTERS IN ASEAN STUDIES (IMAS) This International Masters in ASEAN Studies programme p rovides an adva n ced level of understanding of the political, economic, social and cultural forces which shape ASEAN as well as the attendant policy process in a range of issue areas. It does so through a consideration of four aspects of ASEAN: To offer an analysis of the histo ri c a l, social and cultural forces that have shaped Southeast Asia as a macro-region in the world order; To consider the co nte s ted nat u re of theoretical co n cepts how the same basic cate g o ries are understood in partially different ways in competing t h e o retical approaches to re gionalism and re gi o n a l i s ation, and how some co n cepts belong more to some theories than to others; To assess the institutional arrangements, changing policy agenda and governance issues of ASEAN in the contemporary period; and To compare the key characteristics of ASEAN with analogous deve l o p m e nts in re gional associations elsewhere in the world. Objective The pro gramme aims to critically assess the sign i f i c a n ce of ASEAN as a re gional org a n i s ation in te rms of theore t i c a l, conceptual and empirical debates from a range of social science disciplines. On completion of this programme, students should have: Arrived at an informed understanding of the need for co n cepts in understanding ASEAN and ex p l o red these concepts in some detail; Acquired knowledge of the context, institutional framework, issue agenda and governance mechanisms of ASEAN and interpreted several major issues associated with its contemporary development in some detail; Compared and evaluated ASEAN in the context of other regional and global developments; and Developed key analytical, interpretative, written and oral presentational, and practitioner skills. 9

12 Target Students This programme is designed for students for whom an MA will be a prelude to careers in fields related to business, international, regional, government and non-governmental organisations, or a ny career where adva n ced kn owledge of ASEAN, re gi o n a l integration and globalisation coupled with an advanced capacity to communicate effectively will be an advantage. It will appeal p a rt i c u l a rly to those with an inte rest in histo ri c a l, cultura l, political and economic aspects of regional integration. Duration of Study 1 year (full time) commencing September-August LIST OF COURSES AND CURRICULUM STRUCTURE INTERNATIONAL MASTERS IN ASEAN STUDIES (IMAS) QXGX6103 QXGX6105 QXGX6106 AEI Core Courses Research Methods and Data Analysis for Social Scientist 3 Advanced Studies in Malaysian Politics, Government and Economics 3 Advanced Studies in Europe and European Integration 3 Total 9 QXGD6101 QXGD6102 QXGD6104 Programme Core Courses History, Society and Culture in Southeast Asia 3 Regionalisation and Regionalism: Theory and Practice 3 Legal, Institutional and Governance Frameworks 3 QXGD6105 Economics and Political Policy Agendas 3 QXGD6108 Functional Cooperation in ASEAN 3 QXGD6181 IMAS Project Paper 16 QXGD6190 IMAS Internship 4 Total 35 Total (9+35) 44 10

13 PhD PROGRAMME Areas of Study The area of study is in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities. The nat u re of the proposed re s e a rch must be based on multidisciplinary and comparative studies encompassing any country or region within Asia and Europe. Among areas of research include: G l o b a l i s ation, Re gional Inte gration and De ve l o p m e nt ; Sustainability, Governance and Social Change; Multiculturalism and Community Development; Social Development and Ethnicity; Business Network, Knowledge Management and Competitiveness; Gender and Development; and ASEAN-EU Research Areas. Mode of Study The mode of study is by Dissertation/Thesis only. Although re s e a rch is the principal re q u i re m e nt for attaining a higher d e gre e, students are also re q u i red to pass a Re s e a rc h Methodology course, give seminar presentations, present papers at conferences and publish research articles in journals as part of the programme requirements Supervision Each candidate will be supervised by excellent and experienced professors based on their fields of study. The University of Malaya also has more than 300 experts in various fields of study. Please refer to for further information. 11

14 Proposal The PhD proposal should demonstrate a well thought preliminary understanding of the chosen topic, and an indication of the parameters of the research. The length of the proposal should not exceed 2,500 words including an introduction on the topic, problem statement, research questions, methodology, a brief literature and list of references. The proposal is an integral and crucial part of the application process as it enables the Institute to decide on suitable supervisors for the candidates. Academic Year The academic year commences in September (Semester 1) and in Fe b r u a ry (Se m e s ter 2). Re gi s t ration for pro grammes by dissertation/thesis is open throughout the year. 12

15 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS International Masters Malay Language Requirement The fo l l owing are the basic entry re q u i rements for the programme: Applicants should hold a good first degree (CGPA 3.00 and above) or an equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline from an approved university; or Possess a professional qualification from a re co gnised professional body; or Other qualifications approved by the University of Malaya s Senate from time to time. All higher degree candidates are required to attend and pass the Malay Language course which is a requirement for the award of the higher degree. The objective of this course is to introduce postgraduate students to basic understanding and knowledge of the language which is the native language of Malaysia. For international candidates whose degree is from a university where the medium of instruction is not English, a minimum score in one of the following standard language tests is required: TOEFL test (paper-based) 550 or more TOEFL test (computer-based) 213 or more TOEFL test (internet-based) 80 or more IELTS test score of Band 6 or higher 13

16 PhD Admission Requirements A good Master s Degree and Bachelor s Degree (CGPA 3.00 and above) from local/international universities recognised by the Malaysian Government or other re cognised pro fe s s i o n a l qualification approved by University s Senate which is equivalent to the Master s Degree Language Requirements (For International Students) English Language For international candidates whose degree is from a university where the medium of instruction is not English, a minimum score in one of the standard language tests is required: TOEFL test (paper-based) 550 or more TOEFL test (computer-based) 213 or more TOEFL test (internet-based) 80 or more IELTS test score of Band 6 or higher Bahasa Melayu (Malay Language) International applicants are required to attend and pass a course in Bahasa Me l ayu conducted by this university during the duration of their study before being conferred the PhD degree. FEES STRUCTURE* Fees for postgraduate programmes are set at an economically realistic level. All AEI registered students are expected to have made adequate arrangements for their living expenses and fees. * Kindly refer the Institute of Graduates website for the updated fees structure. 14

17 APPLICATION GUIDELINE The online application is open from March until May each year (will be reviewed from time-to-time) Step 1 Kindly co m p l e te on-line application fo rm fro m Step 2 Upload all the required document as needed. Step 3 (a) Once all the online procedure been completed, kindly press Click To Confirm Application button to get the complete application form and Cover Letter. Please keep the documents for your own record. (b) You are not allowed to edit your on-line application after pressing Click To Confirm Application button. (c) You may check your application status through on-line, two months after the date of your application. PAYMENT OF PROCESSING FEES:- (a) Malaysian applicants, RM (Malaysian Ringgit Thirty Only) (b) Foreign applicants, USD50.00 (US Dollars Fifty Only) The fees should be paid using Bank Transfer/ Internet Banking or Telegraph Transfer made payable to: Payee : BURSAR, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA Account No. : Bank Information : CIMB Bank Berhad, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Swift Code : CIBBMYKL Any enquiries, please contact: Telephone : /4659/4517 Fax : ips@um.edu.my Reminder : The Unive r s i ty of Malaya will not process any i n co m p l e te on-line ap p l i cation including those without processing fees. 15

18 AEI FINANCIAL AID SCHEME The Asia-Europe Institute Financial Aid Scheme (FAS), has been i n s t i t u ted with the aim of enco u ra ging and support i n g d e s e rving Ma l aysians and non-ma l aysians to pursue International Masters programmes exclusively at AEI. Criteria: Has gained admission into any of the AEI International Masters Programmes; A Bachelor s degree with honours or its equivalent (CGPA 3.30 and above); Possess good personality and leadership skills; and/or Relevant working experience (minimum 3 years). Details: Academic Fees, Allowances and Medical Insurance: The FAS amounts to a waiver of tuition fees, which include re gi s t ration, administration, ex a m i n ation and other recurrent fees. In additon, the FAS recipient will also receive a stipend of RM1300 per month for the duration of 1 academic session. For non-malaysians, AEI will also pay for the medical insura n ce as provided by the Unive r s i ty s insurance scheme. Internship Programme AEI will provide return economy class airfare via the most d i re ct ro u te (up to a maximum of RM3000- Ma l aysian Ringgit Three Thousand Only), inclusive of travel insurance and accomodation allowance of USD500 (US Dollars Five Hundred Only) per month for the two-month s duration of the internship programme. Other Terms and Conditions: The FAS recipient may not hold any paid employment during the study period. This Scheme may not be held concurrently with any other scholarship or grant. The Scheme is offe red to the Inte rn ational Ma s ters candidates for a maximum duration of 1 (one) academic session (September-August) 16

19 GUIDELINES ON INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME OF THE INTERNATIONAL MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES OF THE ASIA-EUROPE INSTITUTE (AEI), UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (Excerpts from the full Guidelines) Introduction The internship Programme forms an integral component of each of the four International Masters degree programmes at the Asia- Eu rope In s t i t u te (AEI), Unive r s i ty of Ma l aya (UM), namely Inte rn ational Ma s ters in In fo rm ation Ma n a g e m e nt (IMIM), International Masters in Regional Integration (IMRI), International Ma s ters in Small and Medium Ente rp rises (IMSME), and International Masters in ASEAN Studies (IMAS). It is worth 4 credits and is mandatory as partial fulfillment for the award of the respective degrees. Students undertake the internship after they have co m p l e ted the taught courses re l e va nt to each programme. Definition of Internship Internship refers to a programme meant to provide supervised practical training or learning over a specified time frame. The training may be conducted at a public or private institution or organisation. Objectives of Internship The internship is to provide the students with relevant up-todate supplementary and complementary knowledge on as well as practical experience in their respective areas of study. This will help develop in them the nece s s a ry kn owledge and basic ex p e rtise prior to stepping into the career wo rld afte r graduation. The internship also serves to provide the students with a general idea of employment prospects and opportunities for the International Masters degrees that they will hold. 17

20 Where applicable, students shall also use the internship period to gather data for their Project Paper. Scope of Internship An arrangement will be made between AEI and the prospective host institutions that each student be given an assignment relevant to his/her area of study which would offer him/her the opportunity to utilize the knowledge gained in the classroom as well as to gain exposure to relevant, on-the-job practices. The host institution shall provide the appropriate supervision and guidance to the students and give constructive feedback on individual student s perfo rm a n ce over the duration of the internship. Duration of Internship The students shall normally begin their internship programme in April of each year, after they have completed the second (final) semester of their lectures and all arrangements for the internship have been finalised. The duration of the internship for students pursuing the IMIM, IMRI, IMSME and IMAS programmes shall be eight (8) weeks. These durations are considered adequate for the students to gain in-depth understanding of and valuable i n s i g hts into the pra ctical aspects of their re s p e ct i ve programmes of study. However, the durations may vary, subject to the procedures and requirements of the host institutions. Host/Placement Institutions Students shall be placed for internship at appropriate institutions where the scope of functions or business enterprises is closely related to the students areas of study. Students are encouraged to find and decide on the placement institutions of their choice as early as possible upon their enrolment into their respective International Masters programmes. AEI shall also provide the n e ce s s a ry assistance in seeking place m e nt institutions. Th e institutions may be in any co u nt ry in the wo rl d. Howe ve r, students are discouraged from undergoing internship in their own respective countries. This is to ensure that they are also exposed to knowledge and experiences of cultures other than their own. OTHER ACTIVITIES Apart from the Masters and PhD programmes, students also have the opportunity to enhance their academic experience through academic-cum-social activities such as the following: Eminent Persons Lecture Series Ambassador Lecture Series Seminar Series 18