BY: DEGREE PROGRAMME MANAGER
CONTENTS
1. Executive summary
2. Proposal Page 1-5
3. Background of the company Appendix 1
4. Comparative Costs Appendix 2
5. Course Programme Appendix 3
DEGREE IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING.
(PART-TIME AND PARTLY SPONSORED)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. General
1. The objective of the paper is to seek the management approval to hold the Degree in Software Engineering.
2. The objectives of the programme are:
- To develop specific skills and competencies in preparation for future challenges.
- To increase staff retention rate by providing career and skill pathings.
- To provide opportunity for staff growth and development.
- To contribute towards the national development of HR.
3. Programme identification and implementation were jointly done with IRMG.
4. The programme will be conducted by Centre for Advance Software Engineering
5. The participants will be staff and the subsidiaries holding Diploma and in position of Senior Programmer ( Grade E ) .
6. The students will be sponsored and to be appropriately bonded . Students will have to pay 20% commitment fees.
7. Advantage are :
- increase in staff effectiveness through increase in skill and knowledge and increase in motivation.
- controlled supply of skilled personnel as the staff will be appropriately bonded.
B. Programme Structure.
1. The program will be for the duration of two and a half years ( 21/2 ).
2. The class will be conducted on Friday 1430 hrs to 1830hrs and Saturday 0830hrs to 1730hrs.
3. The total credit hours required is 60 credit/hours= 60x15= 900 class hours.
C. Implications.
1. Effect on work areas.
Students will need time off from 1430hrs to 1730hrs on Fridays.
3hrs x 5 semesters x 15 weeks
= 225 hrs
2. Financial Implication
Assumption, -20 % of the program cost to be paid by the student.
-80 % of the program cost to be paid
Given Cost per students = RM2
Cost for 15 students =RM 3
Less 20 % staff contribution =RM 6
MAS contribution = RM 24
1998/99 = RM 6
1999/2000 = RM 12
2000/2001 = RM 6
3. Implication to the students
a. Student have to contribute 20% of the program cost i.e. RM 4
b. Saturdays will be occupied by the program.
c. study time need to be allotted for the program.
d. better chance for upgrading or promotion.
DEGREE IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING.
(PART-TIME AND PARTLY SPONSORED)
1. Objective
The objective of this paper is to seek management approval to hold the ' Degree in Computer Science ( Software Engineering) '
2. Background
The proposal for the development of this programme arises from the following needs:
1. The needs to develop appropriate human resources in the field computer science and IT.
2. The need to provide developments for our staff.
2.1 Development of HR in computer science
The company is experiencing difficulty in recruiting suitably qualified staff in computer fields. A number of qualified staff have opted to leave MAS and a large number are experiencing career stagnation. With this background, there is the need to provide development programme to give the opportunity for the staff to enhance their skill and knowledge. This is important when we consider the present tight labour market where the suitable staff may not be readily available. The programmes have the added advantage of reducing staff turnover and contribute towards the nations' pool of qualified personnel.
2.2 Development for our staff
Staff development is critical to support the growth and expansion of the organisation. This indirectly increases the motivation and commitment of the staff.
3. Why TM
It was specially set-up as a joint-venture project between TM and Campus Thomson, France as a centre for Real-time software Engineering Technology, conforming to the highest international standard in software development. It is a specialized centre offering a range of courses from five day continuing education programmes to certificate , degree and Masters Degree. MAS had been sending staff to attend the Masters Program.
4. Benefits
4.1 To the staff - available path for growth
- personal/ professional development.
4.2 To the company - increase in level of skill and knowledge
- staff motivation
- controlled supply of skilled personnel.
5. Possible target group
5.1 internal staff - holders of Diploma in Computer Science or Engineering.
5.2 External participants - with similar qualification.
5.3 The Public
5.4 Trainees
6. Programme Implementation
To plan and implement the programme, a team was formed consisting of members from various relevant department.
7. The programme
7.1 For details please refer to Appendix 1. ( not included )
7.2 Programme timing.( to be finalised)
Estimated credit hours required-- 120 ch
exemption due to Diploma = 60ch
the credit hr required---- = 60ch
1ch=15contact hours
therefore 60 ch = 60x15 = 900 contact hrs
a. Case 1 the duration is 4 semesters
The contact hr per semester = 900/4
= 225 hrs
given that 1 semester = 15 weeks
therefore contact hr per week = 225/15
= 15 hrs per week
b. case 2 duration 5 semesters
contact hr per semester = 900/5
= 180
therefore contact hr per week= 180/15
= 12 hrs
8. Costing .
Costing will be on transfer basis from the course provider. No administrative cost will be added to the internal students. For external participants, a 20% administrative cost will be added to the cost.
Subsidiaries staff.........RM per semester Total .....RM2
Non staff ............RM6 per semester Total......RM24
9. Admission Requirement
9.1 Approved Diploma in Engineering
9.2 Approved Diploma in Computer Science
9.3 Any other qualification accepted by UTM.
10. Selection Criteria
Candidates who met the criteria for the admission requirement may be required to sit for written examination and go through an interview .
11. Sponsorship/ Bonding / Liquidated Damages
11.1 It may offer the selected candidates a 80% Corporate Sponsorship or 100% loan. Such offer of sponsorship will require the candidate to enter into an agreement to serve it or its subsidiaries. The periods of service and the liquidated damages are as per the existing HR policies.
In the event the candidate is unable to continue the course of study due to his/her inability to pass the examination or examinations or in the opinion of the Company ,shows him/herself as being unlikely to achieve the results and qualifications for which the course is designed for, then the candidate will have to repay the Company the actual training cost at the point of termination of training.
During the bonding period, if candidate breaches the agreement, then he or she will be required to refund the Company the liquidated damages a sum as agreed.
11.2. In all cases, the participants will have to pay the stipulated commitment fees prior to the commencement of the programme.
11.3 For self-sponsored students, payment have to be made prior to the commencement of each semester. Students may be refused entry to the class if payment is not made.
12. Commitment fees
Participants are required to pay 20% commitment fee prior to the commencement of the program.
13. Admission
To apply for this programme, candidates must fulfil the said Admission Requirements and attach their academic results which are to be submitted through their respective Department Head and sent to :
Degree Program Manager
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