Malaysia is currently experiencing rapid socio-economic transformation, particularly focusing its development towards achieving the industrialized nation status by 2020. In this context, the development of human capital with the right skills and disciplines are needed in order to realize this vision. Hence, this programme adopts a multi disciplinary approach and scope which exposes the students to the studies of economy, anthropology, sociology and the physical environment. All these dimensions will be used as a basis to prepare a framework, which will be used as a guide in analyzing current issues in development. This framework can also acts as a guideline in planning and managing a project.

The Development Planning and Management Programme is designed to equip the students with the latest technical skills and knowledge in the field of planning and management. The significant aspects in the curriculum include exposing the students to the use of computers in planning and management activities. This includes introducing the students to the geographic information system application and using other computer applications in planning, implementing and evaluating a project.

The students in the programme will be equipped, not only with the knowledge in the field of planning, and social sciences and humanities, but will also acquire soft skills during the course of their studies. These soft skills are acquired through a number of generic and elective courses that the students need to take on top of their core courses.

• To produce capable professionals who are equipped with knowledge about the implications of development on stakeholders and environment,
• To demosntrate the ability to critically analyze issues related to development, environment and society,
• Equip with the latest knowledge and technical skills in the field of development planning and management for lifelong learning, and
• To produce effective individuals who can lead their organizations and practice ethical value in dealing with project management.

At the end of their study, the students from this programme are expected to be able to:

• Master the skills and knowledge in the field of development planning and management,
• Master the technical skills including the usage of technology in planning,
• Acquire social skills and responsibility in presenting clear ideas especially in the field of physical and social development,
• Acquire skills in critical and logical thinking as well as using scientific method in solving problem,
• Proactive in exploring issues in society and able to work in group,
• Illustrate the ability to manage information and to engage in continuous knowledge delivery,
• Master the skills in planning, project management and evaluation, and exploring opportunity in entrepreneurship, and
• Show professionalism and being ethical in carrying out tasks.

Entry Requirements

STPM

• Obtained at least Grade C (NGMP 2.00) at STPM level in any two (2) subjects (excluding General Studies)  And
• Obtained at least passed Grade E at SPM level in the following subjects:
  • Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
  • English  And
• Obtained at least  Level 2 (Band 2) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

MATRIKULASI / BASICS (SCIENCE / ACCOUNTING FLOW / LAW)

• Obtained at least Grade C (2.00) in any two (2) subjects at the Matriculation / Foundation level.  Dan
• Obtained at least passed Grade E at SPM level in the following subjects::
  • Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
  • English  And
• Obtained at least  Level 2 (Band 2) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET)