Apart from offering in-campus programs and studies, UiTM (Universiti Teknologi MARA) also partners with about 20 private institutions (IPTS) to provide Diploma and Pre-Diploma programs for SPM leavers, under the PPU (Pusat Pendidikan Usahasama) initiative. It is a program that allows students to pursue their studies and attend classes at participating universities and colleges authorized by UiTM.

Application for July – November 2008 intake is now open where interested applicants can choose to apply through Open/Online Application (deadline 18 June 2008) or Walk-In (deadline 6 July 2008).

To learn more about the UiTM PPU Diploma Program, click here.

To apply for courses through Walk-In, click here to be directed to the list of participating institutions, pick your course and contact the colleges directly before the deadline of 6 July 2008. To apply online, continue reading.

Open/Online Application

The first step you need to do before registering for the Diploma and Pre-Diploma program online is to select your desired course and the corresponding institution that offers the course. Among available fields include Accounting, Art & Design, Planning & Architecture, Business Management, Computer Science, Hotel Management, Health Sciences, Mass Communication, Pharmacy and Sports Science. To see a full list of courses and participating institutions, click here. After you have selected the course, you should follow the following steps to complete the application process.

Step 1: Pay the Processing Fee to Designated Banks

A Processing Fee of RM9 is required to be paid to either of the following 2 banks:

1. Bank: Bank Muamalat
Account name: Aplikasi Elektronik UiTM
Account No.: 1403-0002974718

2. Bank: Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN)
Account name: Aplikasi Electronik UiTM
Account No.: 14100-29-00035957-3

Please note that BSN imposes service charge of RM1. Keep the payment slip/receipt for reference, as this will be asked to be reproduced during registration.

Step 2: Submit Your Payment Details and Fill Up Application Form

From the main page (www.uitmonline.edu.my/ppu/), look for button ‘Permohonan’ , click and follow the instruction.

A page will appear that allows you to submit your payment details like the following, as well as your course and college of choice.

Further details from applicants needed will include personal particulars, academic details and verification. Also, take note that you only have only 30 minutes to complete filling up your application form. Application will be processed only after the ‘Permohonan Muktamad’ button is pressed at the end of the form completion. Cancellation can also be made online but the processing fee of RM9 will not be refunded.

At any point, you are facing technical difficulties, contact technical support at 03 – 5633 3435 or 03 – 8027 2759 (between 10am to 6.30pm).

Successful applicants will be informed through online and letter, and the applicants will need to pay the course fee of RM300 to the selected institution. For more information, contact the university through the following contact details:

Pusat Pendidikan Usahasama (PPU)
Institut Perkembangan Pendidikan (InED)
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
DW9 Intekma Resort & Convention Center
Persiaran Raja Muda, Seksyen 17
40450 Shah Alam, Selangor
Telephone: 03 – 5522 5397/5398.

I was at USM today. Manning my company booth for the USM Science Expo Contest which attracted alot of students. My company was the main sponsor for the event, so we got the biggest booth strategically placed right in front of the main entrance.

I was there for about half a day and in the beginning, it was pretty boring as no students actually came over my booth as there were other ‘interesting’ booths out there. However, nearing noon a couple of MARA foundation program students came by and asked about career prospects and some job searching tips. I found that a bit funny and impressed as these students still had about 4 to 5 years to go before stepping into the employment world and here they are with this ‘advanced’ inquiry.

One of the students – a boy asked my personal opinion of which engineering course should he decide to pursue for degree program at the end of his foundation; Electronics, Mechanical or Chemistry. He told me that he had interest in Chemistry and have plans to work in Penang or KL. I did not actually give him a straight answer…but what i told him was somewhere along line;

When it comes to searching for jobs at this age, you need to make sure that the skills that you have is relevant and in demand. If you have interest in Chemistry, make sure that most companies here in Penang or KL (or whereever you want to work for) want to hire chemical engineer. Be sure that there are ample demand for this type of qualification. Once in a blue moon job advertisement yelling for Chemical grads to apply will NOT work! Too many unemployed Chemical grads out there for you to compete with.

In reality is, when choosing a course to pursue, choose a course which the job is in demand OR chose a niche course which has global appeal (nursing, chef, automotive mechanical etc). Choose a course that will help you GET a job. If the course of your interest has a dying demand or is so isolated in job prospect that you will face a tough time getting a job…my personal view is..it should not be your mainstream course to pursue.

How can you know or find out? One good way is for you to look at the job advertisement trend. It will give you a good idea on what are the jobs in demand and hence the qualification needed for it.

Well, after i ended…the boy said to me i changed his whole view. It made my day worthwhile.