Asia e University (AeU)

Institution Overview

Overview

Established in 2007, AeU has brought into existence a new approach to tertiary education that gives rise to greater flexibility in learning. The philosophy is based on the belief that quality education should be made available, accessible and affordable to all people regardless of demographics. Through its unique open distance learning (ODL) model, self-paced learning and flexible study pathway, AeU enables working adults to pursue their educational dreams without much disruption to their professional and personal commitments.

AeU embraces the latest technology in order to deliver flexible, convenient and relevant pathways of learning. This is not only extends to those enrolled on AeU programmes but also reaches those who have an interest in learning and education, whether formally or informally. Whether it is for career development, personal achievement, or just the quest for knowledge, AeU can help learners to fulfil their dreams and aspirations.

AeU is truly a remarkable institution, committed to social mobility and innovation, bringing many thousands of people into higher education, and helping to transform lives, work and society.

The Unique Positioning of AeU

ACD recognizes AeU as the prime mover of e-education and as an instrument for greater Asia-wide cooperation and a catalyst in higher education and narrowing the digital divide among communities and nations. The principal stakeholders of AeU are the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Background of AeU

Asia e University (AeU) is a unique collaborative multinational university initiated by the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD), a body established in 2002 to promote Asian cooperation at a continental level. AeU is established as a Malaysian initiative and prime mover to champion e-Education, affirmed at the ACD Ministerial Meetings in Islamabad (2005) and Doha (2006) and supported by 34 ACD member countries.

AeU collaborates with Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs) and Training Centres in the ACD member countries to offer quality and affordable academic degree and professional training programmes. The University acts as a facilitator and enabler for IHLs in Asia on mutual accreditation and recognition of the academic degree and professional programmes and leverage on the sharing of resources and facilities.

As a spearheading institution of choice in the new wave of e-learning, AeU is the major catalyst in promoting the Asia wide networks for cooperation in e-education today. Through its shared collective expertise and strategic linkages with numerous educational partners, AeU delivers programmes that are imbued with the goals of flexibility, quality and relevance to provide a truly personalised learning experience for all.

AeU is established to meet the demands for human capital and to collaborate with Asian education institutions to

• Increase access to relevant, flexible and cost effective education and training in the region and the rest of the world.
• Facilitate cross border accreditation of qualifications and mutual recognition of degrees via the Asia Credit Transfer System (ACTS).
• Establish an Accreditation Board and Examination Syndicate as a quality assurance for AeU and its partners.

Schools & Programmes

In AeU, there are seven (7) schools offering a variety of programmes relevant to the contemporary Asian needs.

School of Management

The School of Management (SOM) champions and spearheads the University’s programmes in management and business related areas. These span over; business administration, human resource management, accounting, entrepreneurship, knowledge management and e-business.,/p>

The key drivers of SOM’s well-defined programmes are structured and based on core curricula that are industry-relevant, practically-driven and professionally-enhancing.

Programmes offered:

• Doctor of Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration
  Specialisations:
  • International Business
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Accounting
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing
  • Leadership
  • Tourism Management
• Master in Management
• Master of Human Resource Management
• Master of Science (Management) (by Research)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons)
  Specialisations:
  • Accounting & Finance
  • Marketing & E-Commerce
  • Business Information System
  • Plantation Management
• Bachelor of Accounting
• Graduate Diploma in Business Management
  Specialisations:
  • Marketing
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Manufacturing Management
• Graduate Diploma in Accounting

School of Education and Cognitive Science

The School of Education & Cognitive Science (SECS) is envisioned to be a leader and catalyst for educational change in the Asian region. The School engages in world class education, research and outreach efforts across all of its disciplines for educators and professionals alike. SECS upholds its tradition of quality and excellence in a diversity of education and cognitive science areas, ranging from; management, teaching pedagogies, curriculum & instruction, psychology and nursing education.

Programmes offered:

• Master of Education
  Specialisations:
  • Curriculum & Instruction
  • Educational Psychology
  • Educational Management
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Science Education
  • Instructional Technology
  • Nursing Education
  • Higher Education Teaching
  • Educational Assessment & Evaluation
  • Teaching English as a Second Language
  • Mathematics Education
  • Teaching Bahasa Malaysia
• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) (Hons.)
• Bachelor of Education (Teaching English as a Second Language) (Hons.)
• Bachelor of Education (Teaching Malay Language in Primary School) (Hons.)
• Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education

School of Science and Technology

The School of Science & Technology (SST) was established to become the fore-runner and an innovative school in ICT education, initiatives and collaborative learning, especially in an Asian setting. The School offers a variety of programmes in the areas of ICT and IT Technology respectively.

Besides encapsulating a wide range of transferable skills including creativity, research and analysis techniques, problem-solving, communication and negotiation skills, all programmes offered by SICT are professionally designed, specialised and engaging.

Programmes offered:

• Master in Information & Communication Technology Management
  Specialisations:
  • Project Management
  • Open Source Computing
  • Information Security
  • Knowledge Management
  • ICT Entrepreneurship,
  • Business Continuity Management
• Bachelor of Information & Communication Technology (Hons.)
  Specialisations:
  • Information System
  • Software Engineering
  • Multimedia Computing
  • Enterprise Networking
• Bachelor of Digital Creative Media (Hons.)

School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (SAHUSS) is envisioned to become a premiere centre for inter-disciplinary perspectives drawing mainly from the study of arts, humanities and social sciences with a special attention paid in the Asian studies.

Among the areas of study include topics such as on the arts, culture, psychology, sociology, communications, linguistics, politics, and religions. Through its inter- disciplinary approach, SAHUSS aspires to deepen interest and understanding of the Asian region’s arts, humanities and social sciences among its graduates.

Programmes offered:

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Graphic Design
• Bachelor of Education (Teaching Islamic Studies in Primary School) (Hons.)
• Diploma in Islamic Studies

School of Graduate Studies

The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) is tasked to grow as a well-positioned centre for leading e-learning postgraduate education programmes all across Asia. The School helps students in independent research with the guidance of supervisor(s) and workshop(s), as well as provides personalised support for its Asian-centric postgraduate programmes. Students can select qualified supervisors from a pool of expertise in business administration and management, education and ICT research areas. In line with global standard, SGS appoints renowned academicians from world-class universities as its external examiners.

Programmes offered:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Finance)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Humanities)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Information and Communication Technology)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Social and Behavioural Science)

School of Foundation Studies

The School of Foundation Studies (SFS) was formed as the university’s Centre of Excellence for Pre-University Education. In providing quality university preparation programmes designed to meet the needs of students of multiple languages, education and cultural background across Asia.

Institutions Act 1996 (Act 555). Programmes offered at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels are internationally benchmarked and approved by the Malaysian Ministry of Education and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency. AeU academic programmes are also recognised by several ACD and non-ACD countries.