Name of programme coordinator

Dr. Rahimah Jamaluddin

Email

imah_upm@upm.edu.my

Programmes offered

• Master of Education in Technical and Vocational Education
• Master Science in Technical and Vocational Education
• PhD in Technical and Vocational Education

Uniqueness and strengths of programmes offered

The postgraduate programs in the field of Technical and Vocational Education are open to all graduates with a background in Technical and Vocational fields of study, teachers, and education officers who are interested in furthering their studies in the field of Technical and Vocational Education. The program is strengthened by a line of experienced and excellent lecturers in their respective fields of expertise. The postgraduate programs in Technical and Vocational Education offered at the Faculty of Educational Studies has the following advantages and strengths:

1. provide flexibility for students to choose elective courses from other departments and faculties and in accordance with the related field of study with supervisor permission. This mechanism aims to strengthen students' knowledge in the chosen elective field.
2. offers professional practical courses that use an experience-based learning approach namely Internship courses in Technical and Vocational Education and Training. Through this course, students get exposure to real experience to apply knowledge and skills and further develop students' employability skills.
3. offers an Educational Research Proposal Seminar course that promotes and provides a platform for students to present ideas and think critically about educational research in the proposal paper presentation session. At the same time, this Educational Research Proposal Seminar course can improve the communication and presentation skills of students to argue scientifically and professionally.
4. the program offers a comprehensive curriculum that can prepare graduates as professional masters in a variety of job settings in technical and vocational education.