Graduate Programs
Academic Programs
PTPM offers three postgraduate degrees in the field of instructional / educational technology:
- Master of Instructional Multimedia (MIM)
- Master of Art (MA)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Instructional Multimedia
Master of Instructional Multimedia
The Masters of Instructional Multimedia (MIM) program is offered to semi professionals, professionals as well as graduates from various educational and training backgrounds. It provides an opportunity to educators and professionals in the application and production of multimedia in education and training. It also allows an avenue for industries and training centers to train and improve their human resource. Graduates from this program would be able to contribute in marketing their products and services, as well as enhance their corporate images through the application of multimedia primarily in training, corporate communication, promotional planning, resource management etc.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE OF MIM
Core Courses: 24 units
| QIM 501E/4 * | Instructional Design & Delivery |
| QIM 503/4 | Visual Communication |
| QIM 504E/4 * | Multimedia Authoring |
| QIM 505/4 | Multimedia Project Management |
| QIM 511/4 | Research Methods and Issues in Instructional Multimedia |
| QIM 512E/4 * | Multimedia Based Instructional Design |
Elective Courses: 12 units
| QIM 502/4 | Human Computer Interaction |
| QIM 506/4 | 3D Visualization and Animation |
| QIM 507/4 | Web-Based Training and Management |
| QIM 508/4 | Digital Audio & Video Production |
| QIM 509E/4 * | Web-based Programming |
| QIM 510/2 | Topical Seminar |
Practicum Course: 6 units
| QIM 520/6 | Research Internship |
Note: The * indicates that these courses will be conducted in English.
MA (Educational Technology)
The Master of Arts in Educational Technology is a research programme that is offered throughout the year. The programme is offered in full-time and part-time modes, to qualified Malaysian and International Students to do independent research supervised by their respective lecturers in the field of educational technology. As the field of educational technology is dynamic, new areas/fields of study are always emerging as newer technological tools and developments become available. Upon graduation, students may be employed as teachers, lecturers, trainers, instructional designers, etc. in both the public and private sectors.
Research Thrust Areas:
Instructional Design and Technology
- Instructional Strategies
- Visual Communication
- Instructional Systems Development
- Instructional Design Model
- Evaluation of Instructional Technology
- Multimedia Design
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education/Training
- E-learning
- Human Computer Interaction
- Instructional Multimedia
- Mobile Learning
- Social Media Based Learning
Management and Utilization of Instructional Technology
- Management of Educational / Training Resources
- Instructional Innovation
- Technology Leadership
Performance Technology
- Assistive / Adaptive Technology
- Gamed-based Learning
- Persuasive Technology
- Virtual Reality / 3D / Augmented Reality
PhD (Educational Technology)
OVERVIEW
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Technology are research programmes offered throughout the year. These programmes are offered as full-time and part-time modes to qualified Malaysian and International Students to do independent research supervised by their respective lecturers in the field of educational technology. As the field of educational technology is dynamic, new areas/fields of studies are always emerging as newer technological tools and developments become available. Upon graduation, students may be employed as teachers, lecturers, trainers, instructional designers etc. in both public and private sectors.
Research Thrust Areas:
Instructional Design and Technology
- Instructional Strategies
- Visual Communication
- Instructional Systems Development
- Instructional Design Model
- Evaluation of Instructional Technology
- Multimedia Design
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education/Training
- E-learning
- Human Computer Interaction
- Instructional Multimedia
- Mobile Learning
- Social Media Based Learning
Management and Utilization of Instructional Technology
- Management of Educational / Traininf Resources
- Instructional Innovation
- Technology Leadership
Performance Technology
- Assistive / Adaptive Technology
- Gamed-based Learning
- Persuasive Technology
- Virtual Reality / 3D / Augmented Reality