Postgraduate FIM 2022

Programme Details
The programme provides students with the knowledge and skills to conduct quality research in various aspects of
information management. Research methodology and thesis writing courses are also provided to assist students
in their research work. At the end of the programme, students are required to produce a thesis on a topic of their
choice, related to the elds of Information Management, Library Management, Knowledge Management or
Records Management.
Mode and duration:
Full Time: min: 5 semesters, max: 14 semesters
Part Time: min: 7 semesters, max: 14 semesters
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have a recognized Master’s degree in any relevant eld from any institution of higher learning,
local or abroad, recognized by the UiTM Senate,
OR
Other quali cations equivalent to a Master’s degree plus relevant experiences in a related eld
recognized by the UiTM Senate.
Candidates applying for admission to the PhD program are required to submit a research proposal in
any of the above areas.
Candidates are also required to attend an interview for nal selection.
Candidates must have strong English language pro ciency according to the requirement of the University.
Programme Structure
Candidates pursuing the PhD programmes will be supervised by supervisors appointed by the Institute of Graduate
Studies (IPSIS). However, candidates are required to pursue pre-requisite courses before undertaking their research,
namely: Foundation of Information Management, Research Methodology, Thesis Writing and Presentation Skills.

Postgraduate Programme Faculty of
Information
Faculty of Information Management
Management

Programme Details
The programme provides students with the knowledge and skills to conduct quality research in various aspects of
Information Management. Research methodology and thesis writing courses are also provided to assist students in
their research work. At the end of the programme, students are required to produce a thesis on a topic of their
choice, related to the elds of Information Management, Library Management, Knowledge Management or
Records Management.
Mode and duration:
Full Time: min: 3 semesters, max: 5 semesters
Part Time: min: 4 semesters, max: 8 semesters
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor’s (Honours) degree in a related eld of study from UiTM and other institution of higher learning, local or
abroad, recognized by the UiTM Senate with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 OR
A Bachelor’s (Honours) degree in a related eld of study from other institution of higher learning, local or abroad,
recognized by the UiTM Senate with a minimum of CGPA of 2.50 AND at least 5 years of related working experience
OR
Other quali cations equivalent to a Bachelor’s (Honours) degree in any relevant elds and recognized by the UiTM
Senate will be considered for admission.
Candidates applying for admission to the Masters program by research are required to submit a research proposal in
any of the above areas.
Candidates are also required to attend an interview.
Candidates must have strong English language pro ciency according to the requirement of the University.
Programme’s Structure
Candidates pursuing the Master programs by research will be supervised by supervisors appointed by the Institute of
Graduate Studies (IPSIS). However, candidates are required to pursue pre-requisite courses before undertaking their
research, namely: Foundation of Information Management, Research Methodology, Thesis Writing and Presentation Skills.



Programme Details
The programme aims to strengthen the professional knowledge and competencies needed for middle and higher-level positions
in various libraries and resources centres in both the public and corporate sectors, with an o ering of courses that range from the
traditional library management courses to the application of related technologies for the provision of information and services in
the libraries and information centres.
Mode and duration:
Full Time: min: 2 semesters, max: 5 semesters
Part Time: min: 2 semesters, max: 8 semesters
Total 40 Credit Hour
Entry Requirements:
A Bachelor’s (Honours) degree in related eld of study from UiTM and other institution of higher learning, local or abroad,
recognized by the UiTM Senate with a minimum CGPA of 2.75
OR
A Bachelor’s (Honours) degree in a related eld of study from other institution of higher learning, local or abroad, recognized
by the UiTM Senate with a minimum of CGPA of 2.50 AND at least 5 years of related working experience
OR
Other quali cations equivalent to a Bachelor’s (Honours) degree in any relevant elds and recognized by the UiTM Senate will
be considered for admission and MUST ful lling 12 hours of prerequisite course by the faculty.
Candidates are also required to attend an interview.
Candidates must have strong English language pro ciency according to the requirement of the University.
Career Opportunities
Graduates would be able to ll various positions such as Librarians, Library Executives, Abstractors, Indexers, Information
Specialists, Information O cers, and others.

Postgraduate Programme Faculty of
Information
Faculty of Information Management
Management

Programme Details
This is an integrated programme designed for candidates who are interested in enhancing their careers in various aspects of
Information Management. The main aim of the programme is to o er specialised and advanced professional training and
education in an area focusing on information handling, information systems and information dissemination, in order to ensure
e ective contributions to organizations and society.
Mode and duration:
Full Time: min: 2 semesters, max: 5 semesters
Part Time: min: 2 semesters, max: 8 semesters
Total 40 Credit Hour
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor’s (Honours) degree in a related eld of study from UiTM and other institution of higher learning, local or abroad,
recognized by the UiTM Senate with a minimum CGPA of 2.75
OR
A Bachelor’s (Honours) degree in a related eld of study from other institution of higher learning, local or abroad, recognized
by the UiTM Senate with a minimum of CGPA of 2.50 AND at least 5 years of related working experience and MUST ful lling
12 hours of prerequisite course by the faculty
OR
Other quali cations equivalent to a Bachelor’s (Honours) degree in any relevant elds and recognized by the UiTM Senate
will be considered for admission.
Candidates are also required to attend an interview.
Candidates must have strong English language pro ciency according to the requirement of the University.
Career Opportunities
Graduates would be able to serve in any organisation as Information Managers, Information Executives, Information
Intelligence O cers, Contents Managers, Information Consultants, Chief Information O cers (CIOs), and other similar
executive positions.