Manipal International University

Manipal International University
Motto Branded for Life
Type Private school
Established 2011[1]
Vice-Chancellor Dr.Krishnan
Students 2,000
Location Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
2°49′15″N 101°46′41″E / 2.820957°N 101.778132°E / 2.820957; 101.778132Coordinates: 2°49′15″N 101°46′41″E / 2.820957°N 101.778132°E / 2.820957; 101.778132
Campus Eco friendly, 142 acres (0.6 km2)
Affiliations Manipal Global Education Group
Website miu.edu.my

Manipal International University (MIU), in Putra Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, is a full-fledged Malaysian university offering multidisciplinary programs with a focus in the fields of Science, Engineering and Management & Business. It is a member[2] of the Manipal Global Education Group.

The Manipal Education Group has a network of six campuses[3] and affiliations with 30 universities worldwide. Building on the success of the Melaka Manipal Medical College in Malaysia, the Manipal Education Group brings its multidisciplinary expertise to Malaysia through MIU.

History of Manipal Group

In 1953,[4] T.M.A. Pai founded India's first private medical school, Kasturba Medical College,[5] and five years later the Manipal Institute of Technology was formed. Ramdas Pai took over the management in 1979 after the death of T.M.A. Pai.

Initially all degrees were awarded by Karnataka University and later Mysore University. From 1980 to 1993 they were awarded by Mangalore University. The current organizational structure was formed in 1993, when Manipal University (then known as the Manipal Academy of Higher Education) was accorded deemed university status by the University Grants Commission. The university is certified as an ISO 14001:2004 organization. In, 2007, it rebranded itself as Manipal University. The legal name remains the Manipal Academy of Higher Education.

Academics

Manipal International University[6] offers the following Programmes:

Engineering

Bachelor of Computer Engineering (Hons): The IT industry in Malaysia has been booming since the introduction of the Multimedia Super Corridor in the mid-90s. Several of the world’s major IT players have hubs in Malaysia. The computer engineering students are trained to create, build, and manage IT systems and products to cater to needs in the industry and to be sensitive towards how these systems are integrated in organisations. The students in the Bachelor of Computer Engineering (Hons) program[7] will be trained to be effective professionals and to possess the soft skills to be high achievers in this competitive industry.[8]

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons): The Bachelor of Civil Engineering[9] (Hons) at Manipal International University encompasses an intensive study of engineering courses associated with this stream, with an emphasis on professional and personal development.

Malaysia's world-class infrastructure is built on the backbone of expertise in the field of civil engineering. This will become even more crucial as the country accelerates towards Vision 2020.[10]

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Hons): Chemical engineers rely on their knowledge of how chemicals and biological processes behave in order to solve industrial problems and create/improve products. The skills and knowledge gained during this course help them find work in the personal care, consumer goods, food, petrochemical and waste management industries. As the oil palm and petrochemical industry continues to dominate the Malaysian economy, chemical engineers are highly sought after in this country.

Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Hons): Malaysia’s place in the field of electrical and electronics engineering has been well established as major industry players have set up manufacturing plants throughout Peninsula Malaysia. This program prepares students for a rewarding career in the electronics industry, through technical know-how and through business savvy. The Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Hons) covers the generation and transmission of electrical power as well as the complexities of electronic circuits, systems and power.

Bachelor of Electronics Engineering (Communication) (Hons): The Bachelor of Electronics Engineering (Communication) (Hons) is designed to leverage on MIU’s strength in electronics engineering specialization in the field of modern telecommunications. Through this program, students learn the fundamentals of electronics engineering in the context of advanced communication technologies such as fibre optics, telecommunications hardware and microwaves. Successful completion of the program provides students with the knowledge to enter into one of the fastest growing engineering disciplines.

Business

Bachelor of Accounting (Hons): The Bachelor of Accounting at MIU provides a comprehensive foundation for students to get a strong start in accounting and finance. The program is designed to teach the foundations of corporate accounting and accounting systems. Students are exposed to business strategy, communication, public service accounting, auditing and taxation.

Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons): The Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) provides students with the skills to be effective professionals in corporate administration. Through this three-year intensive degree program, students are trained to understand the disciplines and best practices for organisational management. The program is also designed to incorporate issues in corporate governance in Malaysia to produce socially aware and technically competent graduates.

Bachelor of Business Administration (International Business) (Hons): Students in the Bachelor of Business Administration (International Business) (Hons) are exposed to issues and events that affect the regional and global business landscape. They are trained for cross-cultural communication and equipped to operate across borders. This major is suited for students who are excited by the prospect of working for or setting up multi-national companies. Students are exposed to the finer aspects of foreign policy and corporate governance.

Finance

Bachelor of Actuarial Finance (Hons): The actuarial finance program is considered one of the toughest disciplines for aspiring financial specialists and is, therefore, reserved for graduates especially interested in this field. The Bachelor of Actuarial Finance (Hons) prepares students for the exams required to professionally accredit as an actuary. Students will be expected to excel in statistics, calculus, probability and advanced modelling, and risk management to reach their aspirations.

Sciences

Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons): The Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) program encompasses the computer science and software engineering domains. Students study modules that include computer studies, software engineering, management, sustainability in IT and concepts of Green ICT. The curriculum is designed to develop students with skill sets in group dynamics, team management, conceptual development in problem solving and designing projects with environment friendly approaches. There are opportunities for students to receive training in niche areas of IT that include data analysis, database system, and networking. The curriculum is industry oriented and eco-friendly.

Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (Hons): The biotechnology industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today. It is expected to contribute 5% of Malaysia’s GDP by 2020. The Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (Hons) program provides an overview of the biotechnology industry and common techniques used in R&D. Graduates are trained to fuse their technical expertise with a keen understanding of this fast-paced industry.

Recognition

Manipal International University degrees are approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and Ministry of Higher Education. As Malaysia is part of the Washington Accord and MIU being a Malaysian university, the Engineering programs are recognized by the signatory members of this accord. Established in 1989, the signatories to this accord as of 2013 were Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, China, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Graduates of accredited programs in any of the signatory countries are recognized by the other signatory countries as certified bona-fide engineers.

The Engineering programs in MIU are approved by the Engineering Accreditation Council. MIU is awarded a partner for the Industry Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology by the Ministry of Education Malaysia. All the foundation programs at MIU are fully accredited.

Campus

Manipal International University[11] is registered as Southeast Asia’s first ‘green’ university.

MIU is highly committed to building a campus based on the best green building technology and has registered to comply with the United States LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Platinum green building index. The first building in the campus has been designed and built to meet all the requirements to achieve a Platinum certification.

The 142-acre campus, nestled amidst green hills and flanked by a beautiful 13-acre lake, is well connected by road and rail. It is barely 45 km from downtown Kuala Lumpur and 15 km from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The campus has top-notch infrastructure for engineering and science education, with labs and hi-tech research facilities. The calm, serene environment offers students an extremely conducive place to learn and excel. The green building technology adopted in the development covers energy efficiency, water efficiency, waste management, and site ecology. The campus forms part of MIU’s endeavour in promoting technology and innovation and fostering socially responsible corporate citizens.

Library

The library at Manipal International University offer students and faculty textbooks and reference books, magazines, journals, e-magazines, e-newspapers, newspapers, 20 computers registered to OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue),[12] and studying cubicles.

Through staff and facilities, the university seeks to nurture the developing scholar and to instill confidence in dealing with increasing amounts of information in an ever-changing array of formats. Students may enroll in workshops to become familiar with the library and its resources. Library instructions guide students to obtain information more efficiently and evaluate it more thoroughly.

Hostels

MIU Student Hostel is at Anggerik Court in Putra Nilai, 3 km from the MIU campus. The hostel is in a gated and secured apartment, with facilities such as park, playground, and ample parking space. Amenities (such as restaurants and eateries, clinics, laundromat, and convenient stores) are within easy reach. Regular shuttle buses are provided between the hostel and campus during school days.

Labs and workshops

A capacious workshop and lab facilities available in MIU provide rich and practical education environments. They provide ample opportunities to move beyond the classroom and get hands-on experience; they make the students industry-ready.

Biotechnology/Chemistry Lab

MIU complies with the provisions of safety and health as prescribed under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 1994 for the laboratory facilities dedicated to Biotechnology program. Three laboratories — Molecular Biology, Microbiology, and Proteomics — are well equipped to carry out basic biotechnology experiments. The lab includes equipment such incubators, pH meters, water baths, centrifuges, electrophoresis apparatus, spectrophotometers (ultraviolet-visible), incubator shakers, stirrers, hotplates, analytical balances, top-loading balances, autoclaves, freezers/chillers, laminar flow chambers, and fumehoods.

Specialised facilities are provided in the Molecular Biology lab like gradient thermocycler, electrophoresis apparatus and gel documentation system and refrigerated centrifuge. The Proteomics Lab includes protein/enzyme technology facilities: chromatographic apparatus and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) reader. Light microscopes, stereo microscopes and specialised incubators for shake and plate cultures are installed in the Microbiology lab.

Computer center

The computer center caters to the computing needs of the students, faculty and staff for research and teaching. It supports and enhances the education mission of the institute, thus enriching the learning experience and supporting academic activities. To keep up with the latest developments in technology, the hardware is upgraded on a regular basis.

Electronic Center

Dedicated to undergraduate and postgraduate study, the Electronic Center plays an important role in understanding and appreciating concepts of electronic circuits, power electronics applications and energy conversion. The students get hands-on experience in analogue system and digital system.

Mechanical Workshop

The mechanical department has a sprawling workshop, with machine shop, foundry, smithy, sheet metal work, plumbing, welding, and carpentry sections.

Strength of Materials Lab

The undergraduate students of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and related branches undergo a mandatory course in Material Testing Lab. It is equipped with equipment/machines to test basic materials of steel, copper, brass, etc. and houses universal testing machines, compression testing machines, etc.

Clubs

There are several student-run clubs and societies at Manipal International University. The student bodies are divided into clubs and societies. They are managed by the students and are governed by the Student Affairs Council.

Students Representative Council

The apex body which controls all the aspects of student life including other clubs and societies.

Manipal ITC

Manipal ITC is a team of degree students with rich experience in software development, web and mobile application development, film and explainer's video making. They also lead researchers in fields like artificial intelligence and robotics.

International Students Society

International Students’ Society (ISS) is society of international students at MIU. They organize social events, activities and trips throughout the academic year.

MIU Engineering Society (MES)

MIU Engineering Society (MES) is a multidisciplinary organization of engineering disciplines dedicated to advancing the knowledge, understanding, and practice of engineering. MES members represent the mainstream of the Manipal Engineering Faculty.

References

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  2. ↑ "Manipal International University | Manipal University". manipal.edu. Retrieved 2015-05-30.
  3. ↑ "First campus of Manipal university gets Rajasthan government's clearance - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2015-05-29.
  4. ↑ "History | Manipal University". manipal.edu. Retrieved 2015-05-29.
  5. ↑ "kmch - Kasturba Hospital, Manipal". www.kmchospitalsmangalore.com. Retrieved 2015-05-29. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  6. ↑ "Engineering Courses, BBA & Foundation Studies | Malaysia Admissions 2015 - Manipal International University". www.miu.edu.my. Retrieved 2015-05-29.
  7. ↑ "Salary and Career Info for a Computer Engineering Technologist". Retrieved 2015-05-29.
  8. ↑ "Social Newsroom: MSOE partners with Manipal Int... | Milwaukee School of Engineering". www.msoe.edu. Retrieved 2015-05-29.
  9. ↑ "Civil Engineering Careers". www.civilengineeringcareers.org. Retrieved 2015-05-29.
  10. ↑ "VISION 2020 | International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness". www.iapb.org. Retrieved 2015-05-29.
  11. ↑ "Manipal International University". www.liveandstudymalaysia.com. Retrieved 2015-05-29.
  12. ↑ "What is OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog)? Definition from WhatIs.com". Retrieved 2015-05-29.
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