Manipal International University

Manipal International University (MIU), located in Putra Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, is a member^[2] of the Manipal Global Education Group, and a full-fledged Malaysian university offering multidisciplinary programs with a focus in the fields of Science, Engineering and Management & Business. The Manipal Education Group has been responsible for producing some of the brightest minds in Asia for the past 60 years. The Group has a network of six campuses^[3] and affiliations with 30 universities worldwide. Building on the success of the Melaka Manipal Medical College in Malaysia, the Manipal Education Group brings its multidisciplinary expertise to Malaysia through MIU.

History of Manipal Group

In 1953,^[4] T.M.A. Pai founded India's first private medical school, Kasturba Medical College,^[5] and five years later the Manipal Institute of Technology was formed. Ramdas Pai took over the management in 1979 after the death of T.M.A. Pai. Initially all degrees were awarded by Karnataka University and later Mysore University. From 1980 to 1993 they were awarded by Mangalore University. The current organizational structure was formed in 1993, when Manipal University (then known as the Manipal Academy of Higher Education) was accorded deemed university status by the University Grants Commission. The university is certified as an ISO 14001:2004 organization. In, 2007, it rebranded itself as Manipal University. The legal name remains the Manipal Academy of Higher Education.

Academics

Manipal International University^[6] offers the following Programmes:

Engineering

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING (HONS):The IT industry in Malaysia has been booming since the introduction of the Multimedia Super Corridor in the mid-90s. Several of the world’s major IT players have hubs in Malaysia.The computer engineering students are trained not only to create, build and manage IT systems and products to cater to specific needs in the industry, but also to be sensitive towards how these systems are integrated within organisations. The students in the Bachelor of Computer Engineering (Hons)^[7] will not only be trained to be effective professionals, but also to possess the necessary soft skills to be high achievers in this competitive industry.^[8]

BACHELOR OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (HONS): The Bachelor of Civil Engineering^[9] (Hons) in Manipal International University encompasses an intensive study of the various engineering courses associated with this stream, together with an emphasis on professional and personal development. The civil engineers are responsible for the design and construction of physical structures such as buildings, roads, dams and Malaysia's world-class infrastructure is built on the backbone of expertise in the field of civil engineering. This will become even more crucial as the country accelerates towards Vision 2020.^[10]

BACHELOR OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (HONS): Chemical Engineers rely on their knowledge of how chemicals and biological processes behave in order to solve industrial problems and create/improve products. The skills and knowledge gained during this course help them to find work in the personal care, consumer goods, food, petrochemical and waste management industries. As the oil palm and petrochemical industry continues to dominate the Malaysian economy, chemical engineers are highly sought after in this country.

BACHELOR OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (HONS): Malaysia’s place in the field of Electrical & Electronics Engineering(Hons) has been well established as major industry players have set up manufacturing plants throughout Peninsula Malaysia. This program prepares students for a rewarding career in the electronics industry, not just through technical know-how but also through business savvy. The Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Hons) covers the generation and transmission of electrical power as well as the complexities of electronic circuits, systems and power.

BACHELOR OF ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (COMMUNICATION) (HONS): The Bachelor of Electronics Engineering (Communication)(Hons) is designed to leverage on MIU’s strength in electronics engineering specialization in the field of modern telecommunications. Through this program, students learn the fundamentals of electronics engineering within the context of advanced communication technologies such as fibre optics, telecommunications hardware and microwaves. Successful completion of this program provides students with the requisite knowledge to enter into one of the fastest growing engineering disciplines at the moment.

Business

BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING (HONS): The Bachelor of Accounting at MIU provides a comprehensive foundation for students to get a strong start for a career in accounting and finance. The program is designed to teach students the foundations of Corporate Accounting and Accounting Systems. Students will also be exposed to business strategy, communication, public service accounting, auditing and taxation.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HONS): The Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) provides students with the necessary skills to be effective professionals in corporate administration. Through this 3-year intensive degree program, students are trained to understand the various disciplines and best practices for organisational management.The program is also designed to incorporate current issues in corporate governance in Malaysia in order to produce socially aware, and technically competent graduates.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HONS) (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS): Students in the Bachelor of Business Administration (International Business) (Hons) are exposed to issues and events that affect the regional and global business landscape. They are trained for cross-cultural communication and equipped to operate across borders. This major is suited for students who are excited by the prospect of working for, or setting up multi-national companies. Students will be exposed to the finer aspects of foreign policy and corporate governance.

Finance

BACHELOR OF ACTUARIAL FINANCE (HONS): The Actuarial Finance program is considered one of the toughest disciplines for aspiring financial specialists and is, therefore, reserved for graduates especially interested in this field. Actuaries are very well compensated. The Bachelor of Actuarial Finance (Hons) prepares students for the exams required to professionally accredit as an actuary. Students will be expected to excel in statistics, calculus, probability and advanced modelling and risk management in order to reach their aspirations of become an actuary.

Sciences

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (HONS): Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) program encompasses the computer science and software engineering domains. Students will be studying modules that include computer studies, software engineering, management, sustainability in IT and concepts of Green ICT. The curriculum is designed to develop students with skill sets in group dynamics, team management, conceptual development in problem solving and designing projects with environment friendly approaches. They will be confident working independently and in a team environment. There are opportunities for students to receive training in niche areas of IT that include data analysis, database system, and networking. The curriculum is industry oriented and eco-friendly.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BIOTECHNOLOGY) (HONS): The Biotechnology industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today, and is expected to contribute 5% of Malaysia’s GDP by the year 2020. This is a multidisciplinary field that harnesses biological processes to create and improve products for the betterment of society. It is also expected to play a key role in solving current world problems such as food security, disease, environmental degradation, and climate change. The Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (Hons) program provides an overview of the biotechnology industry and common techniques used in R&D. Graduates are trained to fuse their technical expertise with a keen understanding of this fast-paced industry.

Recognition

Manipal International University degrees are approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and Ministry of Higher Education. As Malaysia is part of the Washington Accord and MIU being a Malaysian University, our Engineering programs are recognized by the signatory members of this Accord. Established in 1989, the signatories to this accord as of 2013 are Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, China, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Graduates of accredited programs in any of the signatory countries are recognized by the other signatory countries as certified bona-fide engineers.

The Engineering programs in MIU are also approved by the Engineering Accreditation Council. MIU is also awarded a partner for the Industry Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology by the Ministry of Education Malaysia. All the Foundation programs at MIU are fully accredited.

Campus

Manipal International University^[11] is registered as South East Asia’s first ‘Green’ University.

MIU is highly committed to building a campus based on the best green building technology and has registered to comply with the United States LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Platinum green building index. The first building in the campus has been designed and built to meet all the requirements to achieve a Platinum certification. The 142-acre campus, nestled amidst green hills and flanked by a beautiful 13-acre lake, is well connected by road and rail, and is barely 45 km from downtown Kuala Lumpur and 15 km from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The campus has top-notch infrastructure for engineering and science education, with labs and hi-tech research facilities. The calm, serene environment offers students an extremely conducive environment not only to learn, but to excel. The green building technology adopted in the development covers energy efficiency, water efficiency, waste management and site ecology. The campus forms part of MIU’s endeavour in promoting technology and innovation and fostering socially responsible corporate citizens of tomorrow.

Library

The library at Manipal International University offer students and faculty a range of text books and reference books, magazines, journals, e-magazines, e-newspapers, newspapers, 20 computers registered to OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue),^[12] and studying cubicles. Through our staff and facilities, we seek to nurture the developing scholar and to instil confidence in dealing with increasing amounts of information in an ever-changing array of formats. Students may contact our library staff to enrol in workshops to become familiar with the library and its resources. Library instructions guide students to obtain information more efficiently and evaluate it more thoroughly.

Hostels

MIU Student Hostel is housed at Anggerik Court in Putra Nilai, 3 kilometres from the MIU campus. The hostel is within a gated and secured apartment, with facilities such as park, playground, and ample parking space. Amenities such as restaurants and eateries, clinics, laundromat, and convenient stores are also within easy reach. Regular shuttle buses are provided for students to commute between the hostel and campus during school days.

Labs and Workshops

A capacious workshop and various lab facilities available in MIU provide rich and practical educational environment for the students. Not only do they provide ample opportunities to move beyond the classroom and get hands-on experience, but also make the students industry-ready.

Biotechnology/Chemistry Lab

MIU complies with the provisions of safety and health as prescribed under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 1994 for the laboratory facilities dedicated to Biotechnology program. Three laboratories - Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Proteomics - are well equipped to carry out basic Biotechnology experiments. The lab includes equipments such incubators, pH meters, water baths, centrifuges, electrophoresis apparatus, spectrophotometers (ultraviolet-visible), incubator shakers, stirrers, hotplates, analytical balances, top-loading balances, autoclaves, freezers/chillers, Laminar flow chambers and fumehoods. Specialised facilities are also provided in the Molecular Biology lab like gradient thermocycler, electrophoresis apparatus and gel documentation system and refrigerated centrifuge. The Proteomics Lab includes protein/enzyme technology facilities: chromatographic apparatus and Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay Reader (ELISA) Reader. Light microscopes, stereo microscopes and specialised incubators for shake and plate cultures are installed in the Microbiology lab.

Computer Center

It caters to all the computing needs of the students, faculty and staffs for their research and teaching. Not only does it support, but also enhances the educational mission of the institute, thus enriching the learning experience and supporting academic activities. In order to keep up with the latest developments in technology, the hardwares are upgraded on regular basis.

Electronic Center

Dedicated to both undergraduate and postgraduate study, it plays an important role in understanding and appreciating concepts of electronic circuits, power electronics applications and energy conversion. The students get hands-on experience in analogue system and digital system. The laboratory also

Mechanical Workshop

Mechanical department has a sprawling workshop, with machine shop, foundry, smithy, sheet metal work, plumbing, welding, and carpentry sections.

Strength of Materials Lab

The undergraduate students of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and related branches undergo a course mandatorily in Material Testing Lab. It is equipped with equipments/machines to test basic materials of steel, copper, brass, etc. and also houses universal testing machines, compression testing machines, etc.

Clubs

There are several student-run clubs and societies at Manipal International University. The student bodies are divided into clubs and societies are managed by the students themselves and are governed by the Student Affairs Council. The following are the list of clubs and societies.

Students Representative Council

It is the apex body which controls all the aspects of student life including other clubs and societies.

Manipal ITC

Manipal ITC is a team of degree students with rich experience in Software Development, Web and Mobile Application Development, Film and Explainer's Video Making and they also lead researchers in fields like Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.

International Students Society

International Students’ Society (ISS) is society of International students at MIU they organize social events, activities and trips throughout the academic year.

MIU Engineering Society (MES)

MIU Engineering Society (MES) is a multidisciplinary organization of engineering disciplines dedicated to advancing the knowledge, understanding, and practice of engineering. MES members represent the mainstream of Manipal Engineering Faculty.

References

External links

• * Manipal International University official website