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MALAYSIAN QUALIFICATIONS AGENCY
PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS :
NATIONAL ACCREDITATION BOARD
Nur Rashidah Abdul RahmanQuality Assurance Coordination Division
25 Februari 2009
TOPICS
1. STUDENT ENROLMENTS AND RESEARCH IN HIGHER EDUCATION
2. HEP - ORGANIZED AND REGULATED3. MQA ACT: FEATURES AND VALUES 4. CORE QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESS
(MQA)5. QUALITY ASSURANCE MODEL—QA
STANDARDS & MALAYSIAN QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (MQF)
6. ISSUES AND POLICY
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STUDENT ENROLMENTS IN HE
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YearCategory
2003 2005 2007 2010 2015 2020
Matriculation/A-Level /Foundation
158,459 235,740 296,900 351,700 388,300 428,700
Public College 140,999 200,100 234,200 250,500 304,800 370,800
Public University 280,037 310,500 336,900 371,700 458,300 552,600
Private Provider 337,949 336,900 371,100 465,700 567,88 685,800
Oversea Student 62,301 56,800 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
TOTAL 979,745 1,140,040 1,289,100 1,485,600 1,759,200 2,087,900
Population Age 17-23
3,277,338 3,399,200 3,510,200 3,628,300 3,840,900 4,147,000
Percentage 29% 33% 36% 40% 45% 50%
Source: Economic Planning Unit & Ministry of Higher Education
LEVEL OF STUDENT ENROLMENTS IN HE
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LEVELAMOUNT OF STUDENT
2005* 2010* 2020**
Public Private Total Public Private Total Public Private Total
Cert. 37,931 94,949 132,880 141,290 143,480 284,770 230,100 233,700 463,800
Diploma 98,953 131,428 230,381 285,690 188,680 474,370 488,000 322,300 810,300
First Degree
212,326 110,591 322,917 293,650 134,550 428,200 434,700 199,200 633,900
Master 34,436 4,202 38,638 111,550 5,770 117,320 289,300 15,000 304,300
PhD 6,742 140 6,882 21,410 270 21,680 54,800 700 55,500
TOTAL 390,388 341,310 731,698 853,320 472,750 1,326,340 1,496,900 770,100 2,267,800
Source : * Forecast by 9th Malaysian Planning ** Forecast by Ministry of Higher Education
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
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No.
COE Cluster Public University Result
1. UM Centre of Research Power Electronics, Drives, Automation & Control (UMPEDAC)
EngineeringUniversiti Malaya
Approved
2. Photonics Research Centre Engineering Universiti Malaya Approved
3. Nano Centre Engineering Universiti Malaya Approved
4. Institut Perubatan Molekul (UMBI) Life Science Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia(UKM)
Approved
5. Institut Biosains Life Science Universiti Putra Malaysia (USM)
Approved
6. Institut Penyelidikan Perubatan Molekul (INFORMM)
Life Science Universiti Sains Malaysia(USM)
Approved
7. Centre for Drug Research Life Science Universiti Sains Malaysia(USM)
Assessment Process
8. Institut Penyelidikan Perakaunan (ARI)
Social Science Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Assessment Process
Rating by the Ministry on COE of Public Universities
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR IN HIGHER EDUCATION (unt i l June 2007)
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TYPES OF INSTITUTION AMOUNT
Public University 20
Polytechnic 21
Community College 37
Private University/College University 36*
Private College 485
TOTAL 599
-PUBLIC PROVIDER REGULATED BY UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE UNIVERSITY ACT-PRIVATE PROVIDER REGULATED BY PRIVATE HIGER EDUCATION INSTITUTE ACT
*Including 4 External Universities’ Branch Campus which are : 1. University of Nottingham, Malaysia 2. Monash University Malaysia 3. Curtin University of Technology Sarawak 4. Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak
** Source : Ministry of Higher Education
EVOLUTION OF QA SYSTEM IN HIGHER EDUCATION
1996 - 2006
2007
NOV. 2007 ……
•1996 : QA Internal Matter of Institutions•1997 : Legal Reforms LAN for Private Providers•2002 : QAD for Public Providers2002 : Draft MQF•2005 : Cabinet Decisions - MQA & MQF “not fully unified HE” “segmented QA system”2006 : Consultation & Drafting MQA Bill
MQA BILL•13 June : Cabinet Approval MQA Bill •2 &16Jul: Parliament Approve MQA Bill•Unified Higher Education system•Public confidence•Strengthening Malaysia as a global player in Higher Education
•Transition to full implementation of a unified Quality assurance system and Qualifications Framework
•MQF to be uphold by QA processes•MQA a major player in Higher Education contributing towards human capital and National Competitiveness
•A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY FOR QUALITY
PHASE 1 >>>>> PHASE 2
MQA ACT- FEATURES AND VALUES
Overarching role, guardian of Quality and Framework & protects national
sovereignty, Reliable information centre-covers all higher education providers
National consensus, internationally benchmarked with national &
incorporates best practices on QA
Objective, fair, transparent, professional, developmental and
accountable, quality enhancement & efficient service delivery
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MQA’S ROLE
STANDARDS, CRITERIA AND PROCESSES & BEST PRACTICES
OPERATING VALUES
Integrated into MQF & Supports increasing autonomy of institutions—
programme accreditation & institutional audit
Interlinked sectors, articulation bridges—educational pathway, internationally
benchmarked, credits reflect international currency, promotes
recognition, portability and mobility
Committed and provided in the Act for collaboration, cooperation with internal
and external stakeholders
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QUALITY ASSURANCE MODEL
FRAMEWORK-CONNECTIVITY
STAKEHOLDERS INCLUSIVITY
To establish the Malaysian Qualifications Agency as the
national body to implement the Malaysian Qualifications Framework, to accredit higher educational programmes and
qualifications, to supervise and regulate the quality and standard of higher
education providers and to establish and maintain the Malaysian Qualifications
Register and to provide for related matters.
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MQA ACT 2007: PREAMBLE
“Accreditation” means a recognition granted by the Agency after examining and assessing—
(a) a higher education programme or qualification; or(b) a higher education provider under Chapter 4 or 7 of part VIII,
which is in accordance with the Framework
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MQA ACT 2007: ACCREDITATION
MQA CORE ACTIVITIES
• QUALITY ASSURES HIGHER EDUCATION BY ACCREDITATION-PROGRAMMES, QUALIFICATIONS , INSTITUTIONS (institutional audit approach-programme, thematic, monitoring, faculty, institutional)
• STANDARDS SETTING & REVIEWS• IMPLEMENTS FRAMEWORK • ESTABLISHES CLEAR ARTICULATION POINTS• REGISTERS QUALIFICATIONS (National
Reference Centre)• EQUIVALENCY EVALUATION
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PROVISIONALACCREDITATION
Approval/ commencement of programme
PROVISIONALACCREDITATION
Approval/ commencement of programme
PROGRAMME ACCREDITATIONPROGRAMME ACCREDITATION
APPLY TO REGISTER IN THE MALAYSIAN QUALIFICATIONS
REGISTER
APPLY TO REGISTER IN THE MALAYSIAN QUALIFICATIONS
REGISTER
Programme accreditation will cease when institutions breach standards in Institutional audit
MQA ACT 2007: CORE QA PROCESS
INSTITUTIONAL AUDIT
Programme accreditationThematic,faculty /discipline base or institutional wide audit;Meets Framework requirements and QA standards and Criteria, institutional mission(Various types of IA)
PROFESSIONALBODIES
FULL ACCREDITATION
FULL ACCREDITATION
SKILLS AUTHORITIES
ACCREDITATION VISIT BY ASSESSORS TO
INSTITUTION
MONITORING/NO REACCREDITATION
Total ContinuousQualityImprovement
Total ContinuousQualityImprovement
Leadership, Governance and Administration
Leadership, Governance and Administration
ProgrammeMonitoring &Review
ProgrammeMonitoring &Review
Educational resourcesEducational resources
Academic staffAcademic staffStudent Assessment System
Student Assessment System
Student selection & support
Student selection & support
Programme design & delivery
Programme design & delivery
Vision, Mission, & institutional goals, learning outcomes
Vision, Mission, & institutional goals, learning outcomes
QA CODE OF PRACTICE: 9 ASPECTS - STANDARDS
Malaysian Qualifications Framework
• An instrument that develops and classifies qualifications based on a set of criteria– Agreed nationally and benchmarked with
international practices– Clarifies the academic levels, learning outcomes and
credit system based on student academic load.
Also provides education pathwaysMQF unites and links all national qualifications Parity of esteem of qualifications
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QUALIFICATION LEVELS & PATHWAYS
SCHOOL CERT
HIGHER SCHOOL CERT; FOUNDATIONMATRICULATION
UNIVERSITY
DOCTORAL
MASTERS
BACHELORS (120 Cr)
POSTGRAD CERT & DIPLOMA
GRADUATE CERT& DIPLOMA
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
APEL
MINHUMAN RESOURCE
ADV DIPLOMA
SKILLS DIPLOMA
SKILLS CERT
POLYTECH &NON DEGREE GRANTING COLLEGES
ADV DIPLOMA (40 Cr)
TECH & VOC (90 Cr)DIPLOMA
TECH & VOC CERTIFICATE (60 Cr)
LIFELONG LEARNING
LIFELONG LEARNING
LEVELS
CREDITS
TERMS APPLIED TO FRAMEWORK
• “higher education qualification” means post-secondary qualification including certificate, diploma, advanced diploma or degree or their equivalent and includes any other qualification stipulated in the framework;
• “learning outcome” means the standard to be achieved from an educational programme or qualification as determined by the Framework (level descriptors);
• “credit” means a representative measure to reflect the academic load;
• “academic load” means the quantitative measure of learning activities which includes lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical work, field work, self study, and examinations to achieve a set of learning outcomes
Supplemented by documents on MQF, 8 learning domains, Credit System and Programme disciplines standards and Code of Practice for QA.
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• A shift from teacher-centered to learner-centered• Each learning activities are taken into consideration in
calculating student learning time and contact hours• (Guided Learning & Independent Learning) : e.g. lectures,
tutorial, practicals, lab work, research, updating notes, discussions, projects, tests, course work presentations, industry training, exams and so forth
• 1 credit ≡ 40 hours of notional student learning time
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MQF: CREDIT SYSTEM
MQF: Proposed minimum creditMQF Levels Qualification Minimum Credit
8 Doctoral No given credit value
7 Research Masters No given credit valueFully or Partly Taught Masters 40
Postgraduate Diploma 30Postgraduate Certificate 20
6 Bachelors 120Graduate Diploma 60Graduate Certificate 30
5 Advanced Diploma 404 Diploma 901-3 Certificate 60
Skills Certificate According to skills & levels
8 domains
KNOWLEDGESOCIAL SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITY
PROFESSIONALISM, VALUES, ATTITUDES,ETHICS
Communi-cation& teamskills
Life Long
Learning & Information
Management
Managerial & Entrepreneu-rial Skills
Critical Thinking &
Scientific Approach
PSYCHOMOTOR/PRACTICAL/ TECHNICAL SKILLS
Learning Outcomes
Credits
Competency level
How does it all link up?
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• What students will be able to do?
Learning Outcomes
National reference for standards and articulation point for all accredited programmes, qualifications and institutions
Ensure authenticity, clear and up-to-date information for internal and external clients(National Reference Centre)
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MALAYSIAN QUALIFICATIONS REGISTER
ISSUES1. HE Undergo Major Transformations – These
changes do to some extent question the ability of higher education providers in sustaining quality in the development of academic programs
2. Emphasising Research and Development Activities
3. Employability of Local Graduates4. Corporatisation of Public Universities5. Improving quality of teachers, curriculum and
instruction in primary and secondary school system
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Policies / Initiatives1. MQF, Code of Practice (COPPA & COPIA),
Program Standard and Guidelines of Good Practice
2. HEP have entered into agreements with corporations to produce specific research product or provide access to university facilities.
3. The reinvention of study programs that provide opportunities for skill training and development.
4. Universities can set up companies, enter into business venture, allowed to borrow money, acquire and hold investment share etc
5. Allowing teachers to study part time for degree courses, teaching graduate teachers in PKPG program, primary school to take half-pay leave to follow undergraduate courses on a full time basis.
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THANK YOU
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