Doctor of

Programme Coordinator: Education

(EdD)
Dr. Soon Seng Thah

soon@oum.edu.my Programme Overview

Jan 2018
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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

Part One (Coursework)
36 credit hours of core,
concentration and elective courses
< 3.0
≥ 3.0
Part Two (Doctoral Seminar)
Doctoral Concept Paper
(4 credit hours)
Fail
Pass

Part Three (Research)

Proposal & Dissertation
(40 credit hours)
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CORE Courses (9 credit hours)

(General Education Courses)

 HPEF 7023 Psychology of

Education
 HPEF 7003 Current Trends in
Coursework

Higher Education
 HPEF 7033 Comparative Studies

in Curriculum Change
Part 1:
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Research Skills and Academic

Writing (9 credit hours)

 HPEF 7043 Quantitative

Research Methods
 HPEF 7053 Qualitative
Research Methods
Coursework

 HPEF 7063 Academic Writing

for Postgraduates
Part 1:
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CONCENTRATION & ELECTIVE

COURSES (18 credit hours)
Concentration Course 1
Concentration Course 2
Jan 2016
Concentration Course 3
Concentration Course 4
Coursework

Elective Course 1
Elective Course 2
Part 1:

Note:
Concentrations offered:
Educational Management
Instructional Technology,
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Concentration (1) :
Educational Management
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:
Instructional Technology
CONCENTRATION COURSES

 HPEI 7013 Instructional Design*

 HPEI 7033 Instructional Tools and Applications*
 HPEI 7053 Trends & Issues in Distance Education
 HPEI 7063 Online Learning & Facilitation

plus two elective courses from Educational

Management Concentration
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COURSE SEQUENCE
Year Semester Course
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 Jan Educational Management Instructional Technology
May 1. Economics of Education 1. Instructional Design* (HPEI7013)
Sept (HPEM7013) 2. Instructional Tools &
2. Educational Change & Applications* (HPEI7023)
(Courses Innovation* (HPEM7023)
offered
1. Educational Law & 1.Trends & Issues in Distance
every
Governance (HPEM7033) Education (HPEI7053)
semester)
2. Human Resource 2. Online Learning & Facilitation
Management in (HPEI7043)
Education* (HPEM7063)
Two courses from Two courses from Educational
Instructional Technology* Management*
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Course Delivery
Self-managed learning
• Students are provided with specially developed learning
modules which allows for self-paced learning.

Face-to-face seminar
• Students are encouraged to attend the face-to-face seminars
for a total of 8 hours per semester for each course (i.e. 4
seminar sessions with 2 hours per session). The facilitators who
conduct the seminars are recruited by the university based on
their expertise.

Online learning
• Students have 24x7 access to online learning via the OUM
Learning Management System (myINSPIRE). This further enables
access to the huge collection in the digital library as well as
collaborative learning with peers and discussions with
facilitators.
EdD Program
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ASSESSMENT FORMAT*
(Coursework Phase)

Assignment 1 Assignment 2
1 50 % 50 %
2. 30 % 70 %
3 70 % 30 %

Note:

All courses except bridging courses are

assignment-based.
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GRADE
GRADE MARKS
Grading Scheme
POINT Descriptor
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
C+ 55 - 59 2.33 Conditional Pass
(Subject To CGPA ≥ 3.00)
C 50 - 54 2.00
C- 45 - 49 1.67
D+ 40 - 44 1.33
Fail
D 35 - 39 1.00 (Repeat Courses )
F 0 - 34 0.00
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Part 2 (Doctoral Seminar)

HPEF 7094 Concept Paper

 Focuses on the related  In replacement of

field of study Comprehensive
 Discusses concepts Examination (accepted
related to the problem by MQA)
to be investigated  Oral presentation &
 Must be well supported Assessed by a Panel of
by Literature Review Experts (2 assessors)
 About 6,000 words  Passing grade is B
 Preferably in a  4 credits
publishable form
(journal)
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Assignment Submission
• Assignments should be submitted according to the due date.
• Student is to submit a soft copy of each assignment via
myINSPIRE and a hard copy to the facilitator. Online student is
to submit a soft copy of each assignment via myINSPIRE &
another soft copy to the facilitator via e-mail. Keep the receipt
as evidence of online submission.
• WARNING:
Assignments submitted will automatically undergo a similarity
check. If plagiarism is detected, marks will be deducted as
follows:
Similarity Percentage Marks Deduction

0 - 30 0
30.1 - 50 5
50.01 - 70 10
70.01 - 100 100
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Part 3 (Research Phase)

Research Proposal & Dissertation

Proposal Writing

Proposal Defense (PD) Progress Report

Presentation
&
Preliminary Findings
optional Presentation

Dissertation
&
VIVA VOCE
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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)
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Teaching/Learning Material
 Modules
 E-Books
 Textbooks
 Online
Resources (digital library, web-
based resources, etc.)

Note:
Modules, E-Books and 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)
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Course Fees (Local Students)

Semester 1 2 3 4 5 6

Coursework
(Years 1 – 2) 3300 3300 3300 3300 3300 3300

Research
(Years 3 – 4) 2060 2060 2060 2060 2060 2060

Total : RM32,160.00
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Language
 Modules, Textbooks and E-Books 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

 Fullsettlement 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 &
administration)
- login as a student (key-in username &
password)
- Click eServices
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May 2014J
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
 Academic Matters:
Dr. Soon Seng Thah (03-27732431)
soon@oum.edu.my
 Administrative Matters:
Pn Suzila Othman (03-78011814)
suzila_othman@oum.edu.my
 Exam Matters
En Mohd Firdaus Mohd Ali (03-78011851)
firdaus_mohdali@oum.edu.my
 Finance Matters
Pn Haslinda Haron (03-27732422)
haslindaharon@oum.edu.my
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Enquiries

Contact
Learner Service Centre at
eCRM (myINSPIRE)

OR

Call 1-300-887-300
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Thank you

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