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08 EDUCATION

REBRANDING THE CYBERJAYA GRADUATE

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT & FINANCE

n a strategic move UIM recently has undertaken In the Executive Development Programmes (EDP), it has
to rename its School of Management & Finance to lined up an impressive list of short courses that meet
ICyberjaya Graduate School of Management & Finance the individual or organisational needs. These include
(Cyberjaya Graduate School). In October 2016, the Introductory Corporate Finance, Governance and
University Management Committee has endorsed this Management of Zakat, Introductory Islamic Finance,
rebranding exercise as a part of the strategic positioning in Corporate Risk Management, and Advanced Waqaf
an effort to enhance its presence and serve the community Management. These modules can be taken in total or
more effectively. It is hoped that with this rebranding independently. Following the success of the EDP, the
the Cyberjaya Graduate School could position itself Cyberjaya Graduate School is currently developing the
within the knowledge community and also prominently Senior Management Programme (SMP) and also the Top
project the services it offers which include post-graduate Management Programmes (TMP) designed for the Islamic
programmes, executive development programmes (EDP) management institutions.
and consultancy.
Located in Cyberjaya within the UIM Main Campus, the
Cyberjaya Graduate School currently is offering four Cyberjaya Graduate School offers premium class facilities
broad knowledge-based post-graduate programmes and supported by the industry-based CIMB Islamic
namely Master in Comparative Financial Studies, Master of Banking and Finance Library that housed current and
Comparative Management, Ph.D. in Comparative Finance, classic titles and also popular databases. These are to cater
and Ph.D. in Comparative Management. Some unique for the middle to senior management candidates that form
features of these programmes include their emphasis on its student body who come to pursue their studies here.
the inculcation of “wisdoms” in line with UIM’s educational Cyberjaya itself is envisioned as an international modern
philosophy of integration of wisdom and knowledge as and innovative digital city that carries a certain amount
a fusion to produce visionary and balanced scholars and of futuristic aura. It has become the digital research and
thinkers. These are translated through the list of courses development hub as well as education centre with a
offered and research focus. In addition, the class size vibrant international community. Its easy access from the
is kept small and supervision for the research students KLIA Airport, Putrajaya administrative city and the capital
are kept to the minimum in order to provide a more city Kuala Lumpur brings along additional advantage
personalised learning environment and a more effective and attraction. The Cyberjaya Graduate School welcomes
supervision. The research students are supervised by students who wish to broaden their knowledge realm and
seasoned professors whose vast experience in teaching to indulge in meaningful learning experience and sharpen
and supervision span broadly in their respective areas. their skills as a wisdom scholar and thinker.