Our graduate programmes are aimed at equipping
students with the necessary theoretical,
analytical and empirical skills to address the
future social, economic, technological,
management and political challenges arising from
rapid developments in science, technology and
innovation.
The Masters degree (M.Sc.) programme is
conducted by research as well as by
COURSEWORK whilst the PhD programme is
undertaken wholly by
RESEARCH.
Coursework Programme
Masters of Science
(History of Science and Science and Technology
Policy Studies)
1. About the programme
Two modules are offered under this programme,
namely, History and Philosophy of Science and
Science and Technology Policy and Management
Studies. Among the course objectives are:
To examine the characteristics of science
and technology and its relation to economy,
industry, environment and society;
To provide an understanding of the
historical and philosophical dimensions of
science relevant to science policy;
To examine the social, intellectual and
economic factors that influence the use (and
abuse) of science and technology;
To provide the necessary conceptual and
critical skills in science and technology
management and planning.
2.
Programme Overview
The course is
organized in modular format. Candidates are
required to do 26 credits of coursework, and a
Research Project (10 credit hours), for a total
of 36 credits. Students are required to take
four Departmental Compulsory Courses (14
credits) from the core module and four Elective
Courses (12 credits). For those pursuing the
policy module, the list of elective courses has
been recently expanded to include selected
courses from the University’s MBA programme
conducted by the Faculty of Business and
Accountancy.3. Special
Features of the Programme
The only program of its kind in Malaysia, taught
by lecturers who are competent in the subject,
including by those outside the University, and
who have had experience in the private sector.
In addition, students also have the option of
taking elective courses from the University’s
MBA program. The coursework provides a sound
theoretical foundation, and equip students with
conceptual and analytical skills in science
policy, planning and management. The project
paper provides an opportunity to apply the
knowledge and skills acquired during coursework,
to a particular problem of the student’s choice.
All in all, the course provides an excellent
preparation for a career in S&T policy, planning
and management.
4.
Duration of Programme
Minimum: 3 Semesters / 1 years
Maximum: 10 Semesters / 5 years
The programme will be conducted over a minimum
period of 12 months (or 3 semesters). In the first
semester students register for three of the four
compulsory core courses while in the second semester
they complete the core courses and followed by
elective courses as well as undertake preparations
for their research project. The remaining period of
the course is usually spent on the research project.
Candidates normally submit the final report of the
research project at the end of the 12-months period
(or 3 semesters).
5.
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor degree with Honours from the
University of Malaya, or its equivalent from
other universities
For overseas students, an additional English
language requirement of an IELTS score of at
least 5.0 or a minimum TOEFL score of 550
6. Mode
of Study
Coursework (26 credits) and project paper (10
credits)
Class sizes are typically small and the teaching
style is interactive, with emphasis on student
presentations, group work and discussions, case
study analysis and problem-solving. Students will be
assessed on three main elements: course-work, panel
evaluation of research report and final examination.
Coursework may include term papers, written case
analysis, oral presentations, participation in class
discussions and mid-semester examinations. In terms
of overall assessment, 40% of the total marks for
each course will be based on the final examination
whilst the remaining 60% will be based on coursework
performance. The apportionment of marks for
coursework will be at the discretion of the course
convener. The degree of M.Sc. (Philosophy of Science
and Science and Technology Policy Studies) is
awarded to a candidate who secures 36 credits or
more, with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average
(CGPA) of 3.00.
Science and Technology Policy and
Management Module (36 Credits)
Compulsory Courses
(24 Credits)
SFGS6111 History and
Philosophy of Science and Technology
(4)
SFGS6112 Policy and
Management of Science and Technology
(4)
SFGS6113 Ethics,
Sociology and Communication of
Science and Technology (3)
SFGS6114 Research
Methodology (3)
SFGS6180 Research
Project (10)
Elective Courses (12
Credits - choose 4 courses only)
SFGS6321 Research and
Development Management (3)
SFGS6322 Science and
Technology Policy and Strategy (3)
SFGS6323 Innovation
System and Intellectual Property (3)
SFGS6324 Industrial
Science and Technology (3)
SFGS6325 Information
Technology and Communication in
Society (3)
CBGB5102* Management
Theory and Practice (3)
CBGB5103* Marketing
Management (3)
CBGB6305*
Entrepreneurship (3)
CBGB6337* E-Commerce
(3)
CBGB6101* Business
Policy and Corporate Strategy (3)
CBGB6102* Business
Ethics and Corporate Governance (3)* These courses are conducted by
the Faculty of Business and
Accountancy, UM
History and Philosophy of Science
Module (36 Credits)
Compulsory Courses (24 Credits)
SFGS6111 History and Philosophy of
Science and Technology (4)
SFGS6112 Policy and Management of
Science and Technology (4)
SFGS6113 Ethics, Sociology and
Communication of Science and
Technology (3)
SFGS6114 Research Methodology (3)
SFGS6180 Research Project (10)
Elective Courses (12 Credits -
choose 4 courses only)
SFGS6311 Environmental Ethics and
Sustainable Development (3)
SFGS6312 Comparative Philosophy of
Science (3)
SFGS6313 Future Studies of Science
and Technology (3)
SFGS6314 Sociology of Science and
Technology (3)
SFGS6322 Science and Technology
Policy and Strategy (3)
7.
Contact Information
Enquiries on the content
of programme, kindly contact:
Associate Professor
Dr. K. Thiruchelvam
Coordinator for Postgraduate Studies
Department of Science and Technology Studies
Faculty of Science, University of Malaya
Tel.: 03-7967 4441; Fax: 03-7967 4396
kthiru@um.edu.my
Enquiries on the
application for admission, kindly contact:
The Postgraduate
Admission Unit
Institute of Postgraduate Studies, University of
Malaya
50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 603-7967 4632 / 4659 / 4517; Fax: 603-7956
4606
unitmas@um.edu.my
http://ips.um.edu.my
Research Programme
Masters of Science
PhD
The PhD and M.Sc by research programmes provide
a strong foundation in research on specific
fields pertaining to history and philosophy of
science as well as science and technology policy
and management.
The duration of study for the M.Sc programme is
a minimum of 2 semesters and not exceeding 10
semesters. For the Ph.D programme it is not less
than 4 semesters and a maximum of 16 semesters.
Upon completion of the research, the candidate
is required to submit a report his/her research
findings for examination. The Masters research
will be examined by an external examiner as well
as an internal examiner both of whom will be
appointed by the University’s Senate on the
advice of the Faculty of Science. In the case of
the PhD thesis, two external examiners and an
internal examiner will be appointed to examine
the thesis.
The research projects undertaken todate reflect
the expertise and experience of the teaching
staff as well as those from outside the
department. Some of the more recent PhD and
Masters research include topics related to:
Innovation / Technology Management
Technology Foresight
Intellectual Property Management
Philosophy and Philosophy of science
Science and Religion
Science, Technology and Modernity
Food Science and Nutrition Policy
Bioethics / Biomedical Ethics
Environmental Management and Philosophy
The minimum
requirement for entry to the M.Sc programme is a
Bachelor’s degree (Honours) from University of
Malaya or an equivalent qualification from other
universities and to the PhD programme, the
minimum qualification is a Masters degree in any
discipline.
Enquiries on the content
of programme, kindly contact:
Associate Professor
Dr. K. Thiruchelvam
Coordinator for Postgraduate Studies
Department of Science and Technology Studies
Faculty of Science, University of Malaya
Tel.: 03-7967 4441; Fax: 03-7967 4396
kthiru@um.edu.my
Enquiries on the
application for admission, kindly contact:
The Postgraduate
Admission Unit
Institute of Postgraduate Studies, University of
Malaya
50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 603-7967 4632 / 4659 / 4517; Fax: 603-7956
4606
unitmas@um.edu.my
http://ips.um.edu.my
