Institution Profile

About the Institution

DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia was established on 2 April 2010 as International College of Automotive (ICAM) with only 42 students from the DRB-HICOM Berhad subsidiary companies’ employees to begin with and became a full-fledged university in October 2015. DRB-HICOM U is owned by HICOM University College Sdn. Bhd (HUCSB), a subsidiary wholly owned by DRB-HICOM Berhad. The university is located on 42-acre land within the DRB-HICOM Automotive Complex in Pekan, Pahang.

The university’s tagline “University by the industry, for the industry", DRB-HICOM is committed to produce skilled professionals to join the workforce and to educate and upgrade the skills and knowledge of DRB Group's staff through a curriculum that blends theory with the practical. Currently, the university offers more than 50 programmes, including foundation, diploma, degree, master and PhD studies, all of which are conducted mainly through two faculties and one school: the Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Faculty of Business & Management and School of Foundation and Interdisciplinary Study.

DRB-HICOM is the largest fully integrated automotive corporation in the country, and is involved in numerous automotive supply chain activities which include manufacturing of automotive components, vehicle assembly and distribution, after-sales support and services and vehicle inspection. The companies within the DRB-HICOM Group have collaborated with international automotive players such as Audi, Honda, Isuzu, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen.

DRB-HICOM U serves two major roles, acting as a private educational institution that produces a cadre of skilled professionals to join the workforce in the automotive sector and also serves as an institution which enables the DRB Group of Companies workers to continuously upgrade their skills and knowledge. Complementing the automotive industry through sustainable development of human capital is the primary goal of DRB-HICOM U’s. With the recent change to university status, DRB-HICOM U is now equipped to undertake research at international level. The focus of teaching has broadened to include all aspects of automotive-related education and research.

DRB-HICOM U plays an active role in the Group’s vision in realizing the national aspiration of creating a knowledgeable and skillful workforce as prescribed in the New Economic Model. The continuous flow of trained and skilled workers provides to the Malaysian automotive industry. This vision includes the goal of making Pekan, the home of DRB-HICOM U and the DRB-HICOM automotive complex, a vibrant and self-sustaining regional automotive center, which houses state-of-the-art technology with a highly skilled, knowledgeable and professional workforce.

Programme Outline

DRB-HICOM University offers more than 51 programmes in two faculties which are Faculty of Engineering & Technology and Faculty Business & Management.

Below is the list of programmes offers by our university;

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Foundation Studies:

• Foundation in Engineering

Diploma Programs:

• Diploma in Automotive Management Systems - (DMS)
• Diploma in Automotive Technology - (DAT)
• Diploma in Vehicle Assembly Management - (DVA)
• Diploma in Vehicle Inspection (DVI)
• Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering Technology - (DMT)
• Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering Technology - (DMF)
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology - (DMC)
• Diploma in Material Engineering Technology - (DME)
• Diploma of Engineering Technology in Quality System - (DQE)
• Diploma in Automotive Engineering Technology (Motorsport) - (DIM)
• Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health - (DOSH)

Bachelor Programs:

• Bachelor of Industrial Technology Management in collaboration with University Malaysia Pahang – (BITM)
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (Automotive Service Technology) with Honours - (BST)
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (Industrial Design) with Honours - (BID)
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechatronic) with Honours - (BMT)
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (Manufacturing) with Honours – (BMF)
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology with Honours – (BMC)
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (Quality System) with Honours – (BQE)
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (Material) with Honours – (BME)

Postgraduate Programs

• M. Sc in Engineering Technology
• M. Sc in Industrial Design
• Ph.D in Engineering

Faculty of Business & Management

Foundation Studies:

• Foundation in Business

Diploma Programs:

• Diploma in Automotive Part Management (DPM)
• Diploma in Automotive Retail Management (DRM)
• Diploma in Enterprise Resource Planning (DRP)
• Diploma in Procurement Management (DPV)
• Diploma in Accounting (DACC)
• Diploma in Islamic Banking and Finance (DIBF)
• Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)
• Diploma in Entrepreneurship (DIEP)

Bachelor Programs:

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Management (BBAM)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Supply Chain Management (BSCM)
• Bachelor in Business Administration Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Hons) (BETR)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Marketing Management (BBMM)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Retail Management
• Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) (BACC)
• Bachelor of Islamic Banking and Finance (BIBF)
• Bachelor in Information Technology (BIT)

Postgraduate Programs:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management
• Postgraduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management
• Master of Management
• Master of Science in Project Management
• Master of Supply Chain Management
• Master of Business Administration
• Master in Information Technology
• Master of Science in Technopreneurship
• Ph.D in Management

Academic Resources and Facilities

DRB-HICOM University of Automotive (DRB-HICOM U) is a boutique university situated in Pekan’s automotive industrial park. This young university is steadily growing with its clear vision to be Asean’s premier innovation, research and educational institution for the automotive ecosystem and sustainable development. The university upholds the moral obligation to provide excellent teaching and learning experience for our students in preparing them for their future. At the same time, DRB- HICOM U also endorses its supportive role in the community of Pekan.

In ensuring the quality of our courses through student evaluations for all subjects in every semester; lecturers and students provide feedback on the effectiveness of the teaching methodology and the practicality of course itself. We encourage classes to be interactive and offer real life challenges that require problem solving, creativity and teamwork. Another initiative is to expose academicians to an annual 360 degree feedback on their teaching and learning aspects, where they receive constructive evaluations from their peers and immediate supervisors.

Teaching methodology has shifted from pedagogy to andragogy (student-centered) and towards heutagogy, in tandem with the contemporary changes in education progress and development. Academicians are to use teaching methodology consistent to Education 4.0 with digital media tools and global education platform. The student assessments are set on Outcome Based Education (OBE) and industry based experiential learning and therefore, in alignment with the Malaysian Education Blueprint 2015-2025 consisting of six basic attributes; ethics and spirituality, leadership skills, national identity, language proficiency, thinking skills, and knowledge.

Along with teaching & learning, continuous professional development is also of high priority in DRB-HICOM U. As such, the university is responsible of providing guidance and support for effective teaching and evaluation of the students. To meet this objective, we are involved in academic induction, assessment handbook for educators, teaching and learning policy, trainings, workshops, and informal sharing sessions for educators to upgrade their skills in teaching and learning matters. We often invite prominent trainers from reputed universities, professional boards, MQA approved members and most importantly members from the industry to support our various activities.

DRB-HICOM U is indeed a committed learning organisation, promoting continuous personal and professional development of its students, educators, staff and the members of the wider community at large.

Student (Local & International) Support Services

Student Accommodation

General Features:

• 3 Tower with 11th Level
• 24-hours security by Auxiliary Police
• Within 10-minutes walking distance to campus
• Short distance to restaurants, fast food, shops, banks, bookshops, convenience stores, launderettes and Pekan Town
• Availability of Grab service
• Side lake Outdoor Fitness Equipment
• Jogging track

Every Unit Offers:

• Comfortable accommodation for up to 4 students
• A choice of single or twin sharing bedroom
• 1 Bedded Premium with an attached bathroom
• 2 Bedded Premium with an attached bathroom
• 1 Bedded room
• 2 Bedded room
• 4 Bedded room

Furnishings Provided:

All our accommodation units come with the following standard issue:

• Beds
• Mattresses
• Wardrobes
• Study Tables with Chairs
• Dining Table with Chairs
• Washing Machine
• Iron with iron board
• Pantry
• Parking spaces for students
• Waiting lounge area
• Wi-fi Internet access
• ASTRO
• On-site maintenance available for emergencies
• Baggage room to store luggage for odd hour check-ins and check-outs
• Male and female musolla
• 24-hour security surveillance system
• Trained live-in residence officers to help students, especially in the case of emergencies
• Residence Customer Service Centre to assist students and parents on all residence matters
• Housekeeping services for all common areas are provided
• Maintenance services to rectify any maintenance issues

Counselling

University’s life is full of challenges and happiness. Every student can go through the beauty of life and has the abilities to overcome life challenges. Challenges of life can come in different ways for example facing problem with new environments, confusion in deciding on a major or career path, struggling in relationships, or making friends. In such circumstances, it may effect student such as anxious, depressed, confused, or overwhelmed at some point of life. Sometimes these situations are easily managed and maybe sometimes these problems are quite hard to overcome and we need help in dealing with such feelings and problems that seem to be beyond our control.

With this concern, Guidance and Counselling Centre offers a free and confidential mental health service through therapeutic procedure and incorporates mind, emotion, physical and spiritual aspects to help students change their life.

Sports Facilities and Social Clubs

Sports Facilities

• Gym
• Futsal Court
• Tennis Court
• Volleyball Court
• Takraw Court
• Ping Pong Table
• Jogging Track

University Club

• Hockey Club
• Rugby Club
• Volleyball Club
• Netball Club
• Badminton Club
• Takraw Club
• Silat Club
• Chess Club
• Bowling Club
• Table Tennis Club
• Cycling Club
• Debate Club
• Arts and Cultural Club
• Safety Club
• Toastmaster Club
• Peer Counsellor
• SISPA
• Iman Club
• Animal Associaltion

Student Development Activities for Employability

Each students have their potential for an internship in many DRB-HICOM Group Subsidiaries which more than 70 companies in Maalaysia. Every semester, students will have many activities related in career buildup, relations with many companies under DRB-HICOM Group and also undergo soft skill training in class and also extra-curricular activities.

The Student Experience

DRB-HICOM University certaintly is a unique university as it is establish by DRB-HICOM Group to compliment the automotive industry through sustainable development of human capital. With concerned and friendly instructors, students can easily learn new things. Not to forget, these instructors were from industry and ready to share their experience with students. Strategic venue of institution makes DRB-HICOM University a great choice to further study which is at Pekan industrial area. Surrounded by industries will give students the feeling of being in the industry. Located far from a lot of entertainment will help students to focus on their study.

DHU also offers an array of financial assistance. It is the main reason why most students are here now. In addition, the career opportunity is high because we have many subsidiaries under DRB-HICOM. Highly skilled trainings in this institution have already created a lot of expert technocrats at national level even at international level such as Asyraf Yusni and Simon Wong. Both were Worldskill contestants that represented DRB-HICOM University and Malaysia.

Recognition and Accreditation

Year	Participation	Awards
2015	2nd Services and Education Sectoral Quality Improvement Team and Innovative Creative Circle (ICC/QIT) Convention	Special Award- Best ICC Project
	National Innovation and Invention Competition Through Exhibition 2015 (I CompeX’15)	1-Silver 2-Bronze
	International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition (i-Envex 2015)	Best Award-Class B 3- Gold 4-Silver 1-Bronze
2016	International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition (i-Envex 2016)	1-Special Award 3-Gold 2-Silver
	International Invention & Innovation Exhibition (ITEX)	5-Gold
2017	Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE 2017)	2- Bronze
	Novel Research Innovation Competition (NRIC) 2017	1-Silver 3-Bronze
	Worldskill Abu Dhabi 2017	1-Bronze Best of Nation Award

Scholarships and Financial Aid

DRB-HICOM University always cares for their students and also for students who interested to appy in our university. With the help from DRB-HICOM Group, has allocate scholarship worth 52 million which can benefit a lot of students. Other than scholarship, we also guide students in their financial assistance such as application for PTPTN and also Zakat.

1. Foundation Scholarship
   • Full Scholarship
   • Full Tuition Scholarship
   • Partial Tuition Fee Scholarship
2. Diploma Scholarship
   • Partial Fee Scholarship
3. Degree Scholarship
   • DRB-HICOM Apprentice Scholar Programme (DASP)
   • DRB-HICOM Special Employment Scheme (DSES)
   • DERMASISWA B40
   • Partial Tuition Scholarship
4. Post-Graduate Scholarship
   • Partial Scholarship
5. International student scholarship

Why study in DRB-HICOM

DRB-HICOM U was established in 2010 with the target of strengthening and aiding the country’s automotive industry by producing highly skilled graduates that are equipped with a professional attitude and are proficient in academics, technology, engineering and business.

DRB-HICOM U also cultivates holistic and integrated learning modules with the assistance of subject matter experts and industry professionals, both locally and internationally. The expansive programmes offered are aligned with the most current industry demands and its ever-evolving standards. DRB-HICOM U’s campus is situated on a 42-acre site in Pekan, Pahang near the DRB-HICOM Automotive Complex. This ensures that the teaching and learning process can be more efficacious and implemented in a more conducive environment.

The University offers various subspecialties in the automotive community such as Automotive Management System (DMS), Vehicle Assembly Management (DVA), Vehicle Inspection (DVI), Automotive Technology (DAT), Automotive Parts Management (DPM), Automotive Retail Management (DRM) and Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) with accreditation by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Academic advisor (AA) is assigned to each student within the duration of their studies. The AA is one of our lecturers who is responsible to advise and guide you on your programme. He/she will help you in choosing the courses to register for every semester and also assist you if you experience any academic problems. Please meet your academic advisor early in your programme and see them often. I am sure you will find them friendly and helpful.

Our programmes are structured into semester basis offering from fundamental, intermediate and advance levels. The component in the body of knowledge for FOB includes (i) technical-programme core, (ii) personal development - languages, religious/moral studies, co-curricular, IT literacy, (iii) basic of business & management – management, accounting, marketing, economics, entrepreneurship, law, supply chain (iv) mathematics - business statistics, business mathematics, quantitative business analysis and (v) workplace competencies – quality management, internship programme. You may find each programme has its own specialization course which offers continuous demand from the industry as well as nation at large.

Apart from that, the Faculty also prepares you with other soft skills such as communication, leadership and nurturing humanities values which in line with the aspiration of DRB-HICOM U to produce holistic, entrepreneurial and balanced graduates as defined as one of the 10 Shifts in the Malaysia Education Blueprint (Higher Education) 2015-2025.

DRB-HICOM U is also supported by high quality teaching standard that is on par with prominent foreign institutions from around the world, yet at a more favourable and competitive cost. DRB-HICOM has long standing partnerships with some of the world’s most famous marques such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Honda, Isuzu, Suzuki and Mitsubishi, which provides opportunities for students to be trained and attached to these renowned marques.

DRB-HICOM U has hired the best from 6 countries to date and endeavours to handpick experienced lecturers that will provide our students with savvy training to supercharge their vocations in Asia.

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