Doctor of Education (EdD)
Programme Overview
September 2015
Programme Coordinator:
Dr. Soon Seng Thah
Kuatkuasa bagi ambilan mulai Semester May 2015
Doctor of Education (EdD) is essentially a coursework–cum – research degree programme (Structure II/Mixed Mode).
The Programme consists of 3 parts with a total of 80 credit hours.
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EdD Program Structure
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CORE Courses (9 credit hours)(General Education Courses)
HPEF 7023 Psychology of Education
HPEF 7003 Current Trends in Higher Education
HPEF 7033 Comparative Studies in Curriculum Change
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Research Skills and Academic Writing (9 credit hours)
HPEF 7043 Quantitative Research Methods
HPEF 7053 Qualitative Research Methods
HPEF 7063 Academic Writing for Postgraduates
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CONCENTRATION & ELECTIVE COURSES (18 credit hours)
Concentration Course 1Concentration Course 2Concentration Course 3Concentration Course 4Elective Course 1Elective Course 2Note:Concentrations offered: Educational Management Instructional Technology,
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Concentration (1) : Educational Management
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CONCENTRATION COURSES HPEM 7013 Economics of Education HPEM 7023 Educational Change and
Innovation* HPEM 7033 Educational Law and Governance HPEM 7063 Human Resource management in
Education*
plus two elective courses from Instructional Technology Concentration
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CONCENTRATION COURSES
HPEI 7013 Instructional Design* HPEI 7023 Instructional Tools and Applications* HPEI 7053 Trends & Issues in Distance
Education HPEI 7063 Online Learning & Facilitation
plus two elective courses from Educational Management Concentration
Concentration:Instructional Technology
COURSE SEQUENCEYear Semeste
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1 Jan 1. Psychology of Education (HPEF7023)2. Quantitative Research Methods (HPEF7043)
May 1. Qualitative Research Methods (HPEF7053)2. Current Trends in Higher Education (HPEF7003)
Sept 1. Comparative Studies in Curriculum Change (HPEF7033)
2. Academic Writing for Postgraduates (HPEF7063)
2 JanMaySept
(Courses offered every semester)
Educational Management
Instructional Technology
1.Economics of Education (HPEM7013)
2.Educational Change & Innovation* (HPEM7023)
1.Instructional Design* (HPEI7013)
2.Instructional Tools & Applications* (HPEI7023)
1.Educational Law & Governance (HPEM7033)
2.Human Resource Management in Education* (HPEM7063)
1.Trends & Issues in Distance Education (HPEI7053)
2. Online Learning & Facilitation (HPEI7043)
Two courses from Instructional Technology*
Two courses from Educational Management*
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Course Delivery
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ASSESSMENT FORMAT*(Coursework Phase)
Assignment 1 Assignment 2
1 50 % 50 %
2. 30 % 70 %
3 70 % 30 %
Note:
Beginning Sept 2015 Semester, all courses except bridging courses are assignment-based.
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A 80 - 100 4.00 Outstanding
A- 75 - 79 3.67 Very Good
B+ 70 - 74 3.33 Good
B 65 - 69 3.00 Pass
B- 60 - 64 2.67 Conditional Pass
(Subject To CGPA ≥ 3.00)C+ 55 - 59 2.33
C 50 - 54 2.00
C- 45 - 49 1.67
Fail(Repeat Courses )
D+ 40 - 44 1.33
D 35 - 39 1.00
F 0 - 34 0.00
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Part 2 (Doctoral Seminar) HPEF 7090 Concept Paper
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Focuses on the related field of study
Discusses concepts related to the problem to be investigated
Must be well supported by Literature Review
About 6,000 words Preferably in a
publishable form (journal)
In replacement of Comprehensive Examination (accepted by MQA)
Oral presentation & Assessed by a Panel of Experts (2 assessors)
Passing grade is B 4 credits
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Assignment Submission
• Assignments done should be student’s ORIGINAL work. Plagiarized assignments will be rejected.
• Assignments should be submitted on time. Student is to submit a soft copy of each assignment via myVLE and a hard copy to the facilitator. Keep the receipt as evidence of online submission.
• For online students, submit a soft copy of each assignment via myVLE & another soft copy to the facilitator via e-mail.
Part 3 (Research Phase)Research Proposal & Dissertation
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Proposal Writing
Dissertation &
VIVA VOCE
Proposal Defense (PD) Progress Report Presentation
& Preliminary Findings Presentation
Progress Report Presentation
& Preliminary Findings Presentationoptional
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Assessment (Research Phase)
Proposal
Assessed by a Proposal Defense (PD) Panel comprising
One (1) chairman Two (2) assessors
Dissertation
Examined by a VIVA Panel, comprising
One (1) Chairman
Two (2) Examiners (at least 1 external)
Teaching/Learning Material Textbooks E-Books Online Resources (digital library,
web-based resources, etc.)
Note: Textbooks provided are meant to be
used as references
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Entry Requirements Master’s degree in Education, or Master’s degree other than Education and
possess Bachelor’s degree in Education; or Master’s degree other than Education and
possess Diploma/Certificate in Teaching; or Master’s degree other than Education and
possess at least 2-year teaching experience; or Master’s degree other than Education and pass
three (3) bridging courses offered by the university; or
Any equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
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Candidates without any education background are required to take and pass (grade B) THREE (3) Bridging Courses prior to joining the EdD programme.
Bridging Courses
•HMEF5053 Measurement & Evaluation in Education•HMEF5073 Curriculum Development•HMEF5123 Models and Strategies of Teaching
Fees charged will be based on the mode of learning (Blended or Online)
Course Fees (Local Students)
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Semester 1 2 3 4 5 6
Coursework (Years 1 – 2)
330
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330
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330
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330
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3300 3300
Research(Years 3 – 4) 206
0
206
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206
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206
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2060 2060
Total : RM32,160.00
Language Textbooks in English Assignment Questions in English &
Examination Questions in English and Malay.
Students can answer assignment and exam questions in English Or Malay
Research report may be written in English or Malay
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Note
Full settlement of semester fees before the commencement of first seminar will be entitled to 5% discount.
The total fees quoted are based on the minimum expected period to successfully complete the programme.
Examination fees vary and subject to change based on its format.
The University reserves the right to revise the fees without prior notice.
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Websites To access information about the programme
www.oum.edu.my > postgraduate programmes > Doctor of Education
To access guidelines and forms (research & adm)
- login as a student (key-in username & password)
- Click myVLE > eServices
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Academic Matters:Dr. Soon Seng [email protected]
Administrative Matters:Pn Suzila Othman (0327732786)[email protected]
Exam MattersEn Mohd Firdaus Mohd Ali (0327732492)
[email protected] Finance Matters
Pn Haslinda Haron (27732422)[email protected]
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Contact Learner Service Centre at eCRM (myVLE)
OR
Call 1-300-887-300
Enquiries
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The End
Thank you
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