Briefing On Faculty of
Information Technology
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ewe Hong Tat
Dean, FIT
htewe@mmu.edu.my
Programs in FIT
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B. IT (Hons) Software Engineering
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B. IT (Hons) Information Systems Engineering
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B. IT (Hons) Knowledge Engineering
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B. IT (Hons) Multimedia Systems
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B. IT (Hons) Multimedia Technology Management
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B. MM (Hons) Software Engineering & Games Design
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B. MM (Hons) Software and Animation
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Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)
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Master of IT in Multimedia Computing
Master of Science (Information Technology), MSc(IT)
Doctor of Philosophy, (Ph.D.)
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Proposed New Courses: Master of Computer Science (Software Engineering and Architecture)
 Master of Computer Science (Information Engineering and Security)
Programs in FIST
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B. IT (Hons) Software Engineering
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B. IT (Hons) Information Systems Engineering
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B. IT (Hons) Data Communications
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B. IT (Hons) Information Technology Mgt
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B. IT (Hons) Business Information Systems
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B.IT (Hons) Artificial Intelligence
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BIT (Hons.) Security Technology
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Master of Science (Information Technology), MSc(IT)
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Doctor of Philosophy, (Ph.D.)
New Courses :
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Bio-Informatics
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Bachelor of Science (Hons) Medical Information Technology
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MIT in Advanced Information Systems (by coursework)
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MIT in Intelligent Business Computing (by coursework)
Enrolment - FIT
Degree
Total
B.IT (Hons) Information Systems Engineering
432
B.IT (Hons) Software Engineering
386
B.IT (Hons) Knowledge Engineering
29
B.IT (Hons) Multimedia Systems
163
B.IT (Hons) Multimedia Technology Management
148
B.MM (Hons) Software Engineering and Games Design
103
B.MM (Hons) Software and Animation
98
Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)
21
Total
1380
Enrolment - FIST
Degree
Total
B.IT (Hons) Information Systems Engineering
169
B.IT (Hons) Software Engineering
180
B.IT (Hons) Data Communications
269
B.IT (Hons) Information Technology Management
133
B.IT (Hons) Business Information Systems
145
B.IT (Hons) Security Technology
119
B.IT (Hons) Artificial Intelligence
48
Total
1063
Number of Staff
(a) Professors:
(b) Associate Professor:
(c) Associate Dean
(c) Senior Lecturers:
(d) Lecturers:
(e) Full time Tutors:
1
1
2
4
89
18
Total Academic Staff:
115
(f) Lab Staff Members:
10
(g) Clerical Staff:
3
(h) Assistant Managers:
3
(i) Research Officers/Scholars:
29
GRADUATES OF FIT
Degree
Year of Convocation
Total
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
B. IT (Hons) Information Systems
Engineering
38
77
59
163
137
474
B.IT (Hons) Software Engineering
2
36
34
117
137
326
B.IT (Hons) Multimedia Technology
Management
45
77
49
171
B.IT (Hons) Multimedia Systems
39
51
42
132
2
2
B.IT (Hons) Knowledge Engineering
B.MM (Hons) Software and Animation
19
31
50
B.MM (Hons) Software Engineering
and Games Design
17
22
39
444
420
1194
Total
40
113
177
BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (HONS) MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS
3 YEARS
Beta Level
Trimester 1
CH
Trimester 2
Gamma Level
CH
Trimester 3
CH
Trimester 1
CH
Trimester 2
Delta Level
CH
Trimester 3
CH
Trimester 1
CH
Trimester 2
CH
Trimester 3
CH
TOTAL
Resource
Mathematical
Mathematical
Sciences
Techniques I
Computer
3
Mathematical
3
Techniques II
3
Programming l
Computer
Probability
4
Management
& Statistics
3
Operating
Programming ll
3
13
Techniques
3
9
Systems I
Core
4
Discrete
4
Structures
Introduction
4
to Machine
Architecture
Web Techniques
3
and
Object Oriented
3
Programming
Computer
3
Graphics
Technoprenuer
2
Venture
Applications
Data
Structures &
Data
3
Algorithms
Communication
Web
4
& Telecommu-
3
Ethics and
Professional
& Applications
Conduct
3
Database
Services
Project
3
Artificial
3
Multimedia
3
Intelligence
Design
Systems
3
3
Programming
Software
3
Engineering
Digital Image
3
Processing
Computer
Project
3
17
3
19
3
21
3
6
3
6
3
14
(Continue)
T r a i n i n g
Multimedia
Technology
3
12
Analysis &
nication Systems
Major
System
I n d u s t r i a l
Digital
Systems
Multimedia
System
Design
Computer
3
Security
High-Speed
Networks
Virtual
Reality
3
Digital Audio
Networks
and Speech
Programming
Bahasa
3
Malaysia
Malaysian
3
Studies
Islamic Studies/
3
Co-curriculum
2
Basic Economics,
Moral Ethics
Accounting and
Arts and
Management
Humanities
Technical
3
Introduction to
Communications
Total Courses
Total Credits
1
6
10
Cyberpreneurship
6
3
19
6
10
7
19
3
20
6
9
1
17
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6
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18
127
Course Structure of Academic Programme
(Example : B.IT (Hons) Multimedia Systems)
Subject
Credit Hour
Mathematical Sciences
13
Programming
15
Technical
69
Industrial Training
6
Final Year Project
6
Arts and Humanities
18
Total
127
Teaching Laboratories in FIT
1) Intelligent Computing Lab
2) Computing Lab
3) Computer Application Lab
4) Cisco Networking Lab / Cisco Regional Networking Academy
5) Electronic & Microprocessor Lab
6) Microsoft Software Engineering Lab
7) Microsoft .Net Lab
8) Graphics Visualisation & Games Development Lab
9) Unix Lab
10) Project Lab
11) Cisco-MMU IPComm Innovation Centre
12) Computer Associates (CA) Lab (Setting up)
Postgraduate Programmes
• FIT Postgraduate Students:
• Master of IT in Multimedia Computing =
21 candidates
• Master of Science (Information
Technology), MSc(IT) = 61 candidates
• Doctor of Philosophy, (Ph.D.) = 50
candidates
Research Centres at FIT
A. Centre for Multimedia Computing
B. Centre For Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent
Computing
C. Centre for Virtual Reality and Immersive Technology
D. Centre for Mathematical Sciences
E. Multimedia Knowledge Based Education Lab
F. FIT Research Lab
G. Siemens “We Surpass” Development Center (hosted
at FIT)
Centre of Excellence at FIST
a)
CENTRE FOR BIOMETRICS &
BIOINFORMATICS (CBB)
b)
Centre for Network
Computing (CNC)
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To serve as a world leader in
biometrics, bio-signal and
bioinformatics through advanced
scientific and technology research
programs and dedicated members
Attracted RM 400,000 research
funding from Malaysia Government
and MMU internal funding for its
various projects.
45 international refereed journals
65 international conferences article
Research and collaborations :- Corentix Technologies Sdn, Bhd.
- YongSei University, Korea,
- ENSTB, France
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To engage in the field of network
computing and aims to deliver the
latest on technologies and trends to
its audience of practitioners, designers,
business managers and others
plugged into the networking culture.
The functions of the centre are:
To conduct a strategic range of R&D
activities in the area of network and
computing.
To exchange intellectual information
and knowledge in network nationally
and internationally.
To promote international collaboration
on network and computing.
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FIT: Evolving Curricula
Up-to-date Syllabi approved/
accreditated by National
Accreditation Board
Strong Industrial
Collaborations
(Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, etc)
Industrial Fellow/Chair
(Lotus, Microsoft)
Technology Updates
Seminars / Training
(eg. .NET series)
International External
Examiners and Moderation
IT Curricula
Student Exchange
(U.of Alberta, Canada;
Dongseo U., Korea)
Market Demanded and
Emerging
Specializations
Commercial Oriented
Projects & Internships
Programming Contest /
Professional Exams
(Japan’s JITEE, Cisco, etc)
Undergraduate
Research Opportunities
University Collaborations
• Dongseo University, Korea
• University of Alberta, Canada
• Ecole National Supérieure des Télécommunications de Bretagne, France
• La Rochelle University, France
• Technical University of Munich, Germany
• Monterrey Institute of Technology, Mexico
• Fakultät Informatik, Dresden University of Technology, Germany
• Rajabhat Institute Suan Dusit, Thailand
• University of Victoria, Canada
• Mongolian University of Science & Technology, Mongolia
• Waseda University, Japan
• Tokai University, Japan
• Tsinghua University, China
• George Washington University, USA
• National Institute of Information and Communication Technology (NICT), Japan
External Examiners and Faculty Advisory Panel Members
 External Examiners :
1.
2.
3.
4.
Professor Chen Ming Syan, National Taiwan University, Taipei Taiwan.
Professor Yoshinori Sakai, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo Japan.
Professor Randy Goebel, University of Alberta, Canada.
Professor Basel Solaiman, Head Departmetn of Image & Traitement
Del’Information INSERM- Bretagne, France.
5. Professor Ling Tok Wang, National University of Singapore.
 Faculty Industry Advisory Panel:
1. Dr. Yap Chee Seng, Managing Director, Iversion Associates Sdn. Bhd
2. Dr. Dzaharudin, National Technology Officer, Microsoft (M) Sdn. Bhd
3. Mr. Looi Kien Leong, Deputy Executive Chairman of Kompakar Inc Bhd.
 Adjunct Professor :
1. Prof. Ryoichi Komiya.
Research Funding
Research Funding
Internal Funding
2000
2001
2002
2003
275,413.00 315,287.00 258,830.00 166,970.00
2004
2005
65,100.00
40,992.00
External Funding
Intel
-
45,200.00
98,400.00
165,400.00
218,832.00
147,500.00
Microsoft
-
-
11,500.00
-
19,000.00
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Motorola
-
-
33,250.00
-
-
-
European Commision
-
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70,577.40
-
-
-
IRPA
-
-
128,695.00 207,208.00
207,520.00
120,234.00
JobStreet
-
-
-
47,200.00
43,200.00
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MGS
-
-
-
-
932414.00
932414.00
APT
-
-
-
-
190,000.00
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ViTrox Technologies Sdn Bhd
-
-
-
-
66,784.00
-
0.00
45,200.00
Total external funding
Total
342,422.40 419,808.00
1,677,750.00 1,200,148.00
275,413.00 360,487.00 601,252.40 586,778.00
1,742,850.00 1,241,140.00
Publications
Publication
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Natioal
Journal
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1
1
2
2
International
Journal
7
13
11
5
9
32
26
National
Conference
-
2
-
2
-
11
5
International
Conference
10
13
28
32
50
89
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Awards And Achievements
YEAR NAME OF AWARDS
Dec 2002 Youth Forum of ITU Telecom Asia in Hong Kong
Oct 2002 Microsoft Asia Research Fellowship by Microsoft
Research Area, Beijing, China
2002 Net-Linx Scholarship Awards
AWARD TYPE
ITU Fellowship
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RECIPIENT
Ms. Umi Sabariah Harun
Mr.Ting Choo Yee
REMARKS
Represent Malaysia
FIT staff
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Dec 2002 SUN Java Forte Programming Competition
1st Prize
Tan Chia Wei (SID 1991125046)
Cheah Chin Siang (SID 1991148482)
Chiam Yeong Fei (SID 1991117241)
Cheah Chin Siang (SID 1991148482)
Tan Chia Wei (SID 1991125046)
Gan Chun Yee (SID 1991118947)
Low Woei Hau (SID 1991117682)
Eric Poh Cheng Kiang (SID 1991128055)
Chan Paey-Lun (SID 1991117401)
Lim Wei Jiann (SID 1991155411)
To complete their second year study
in University of Alberta, Canada.
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2nd Prize
3rd Prize
Awards and Achievements (Con’t)
YEAR NAME OF AWARDS
2003 # IBM Postgraduate Internship at IBM Research India
# MMU Microsoft .Net Programing Competition
AWARD TYPE
1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
Merits
# Microsoft Software Engineering Award
Gold Medal
Silver Medal
RECIPIENT
Thomas Cheah Chin Siang
Group: Console. WriteLine :
Goh Jia Jiunn, Chin Mien Yee, Fun Mun Pieng
Group : Evolve
Tan Boon Siang, Ooi Wen Fong, Chuah Shang Jun
Group : dotJaring
Chen Yew Ming, Goh Poh Imm, Tan Hock Bing
Group : dotD
Lim Choon Chong, tan Hee Yuan
Group : Powershot
Chin Hoong Mooi, Loh Woon Tian, Yong Heng Meng
Group : dotmmu
Teoh Chee Wei, Ho Beng Siong, Kevin Leong Wei Chung
Group : Dixie
Tariiq Dusmohamud, Yong Sau Heung
Yoong Sher Min (SID 98100493)
Tan Siau Ping @ Julie Tan (SID : 1001111355)
REMARKS
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Awards and Achievements (Con’t)
YEAR NAME OF AWARDS
2004 # Best IT Student Award, PIKOM Annual Dinner and ICT
Award
# Malaysian National Computer Confederation's Excellent
ICT Student Award
# Microsoft Imagine Cup Competition
# First IEE (Malaysia Chapter) Inter-varsity Project Competition
# E- Genting Programming Competition
# 3G Content And Application Development Competition Telekom,
Nokia and MMU
AWARD TYPE
RECIPIENT
Ooi Wen Fong
Toh Kok Liang
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
(ICT Category)
Champion
1st Runner Up
Distinction
Merits
2nd Prize
Group : Evolve
Project Title: Multi-agent Scheduler
Tan Boon Siang, Ooi Wen Fong, Chuah Shang Jun
Tan Saw Chin
Sasivarman A/L @ Selladurai
Law Wei Kee
Thomas Cheah Chin Siang
Alven Lee Weng Wei
Beh Kheng Ling
Choi Yik Weng (FOE)
Goh Hock Guan (FIT)
REMARKS
Awards and Achievements (Con’t)
YEAR NAME OF AWARDS
2005 # The Outstanding Young Malaysian Awards
# Microsoft Cup Imagine Competition
# E-Genting Programming Competition
2006 # 5th Chinese Hanyu Qiao - Chinese Proficiency Competition
for Foreign College Students
# CISCO National Networking Skil s Competition
# Best Paper Award : 8th International Conference on Electronics,
Information and Communication (ICEIC2006), Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
AWARD TYPE
RECIPIENT
Academic Leadership Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ewe Hong Tat.
and Achievement
1st Prize
Group : Evolve
Project Title: Multi-agent Scheduler
Tan Boon Siang, Ooi Wen Fong, Chuah Shang Jun
2nd Runner Up
Phang Jeng Hui
Distinction
Thomas Cheah Chin Siang
Merit
Chan Siew Yin, Khoo Wei Ju, Phu Jiong June, Teh Jia Pin,
They Yu Shu, Yong Sau Heung
Excellence Award Yeoh Tzy Yee (1011137708)
and Best Performance
Award in Malaysia
Champion
Phang Seong Yee (1021110366)
Yeoh Chee Min (1021100544)
Bernard Lim Yao Fo (1021102787)
Silver Prize
Dr. Ewe Hong Tat, Dr. Sim Moh Lim and Mr. Goh Hock Guan
REMARKS
FIT Professional Certificate
Programme
Microsoft .Net Lab and Microsoft Software Engineering Lab
Internship at Microsoft Malaysia
Sponsorship of Microsoft Software
Training program for Microsoft software
Microsoft Research Fellowship at Microsoft Research Asia,
Beijing
Microsoft .NET Academic Grants
Microsoft Gold and Silver Medal for best student in software
engineering
Microsoft technology seminars
MSDN Academic Alliance Program
Microsoft .NET Final Year Projects
Setting up of Microsoft IT Academy
MCP course conducted under MSITA (July 2005 – June 2006)
FIT
Session
Course Training (Days) No. of Student Total
70-270
5
12
12
1st Trimester 2005/06
70-315 (Part I)
5
19
19
70-228
5
22
22
nd
2 Trimester 2005/06
70-315 (Part II)
6
26
26
70-229
7
10
10
3rd Trimester 2005/06
70-291
7
10
10
Cisco Regional Networking Academy
Internship at Cisco Malaysia
Cisco technology seminars
Cisco-MMU IPComm Innovation Center
Sponsorship of Cisco equipment
Cisco Final Year Projects
Total number of students :
• First Trimester 2005/2006 : 49
• Second Trimester 2005/2006 : 16
• Third Trimester 2005/2006 : 74
• First Trimester 2006/2007 : 59
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Sun Java Forte Programming Competition
Training program for SUN Java Forte
Sun Academic Initiative (Professional Java
Programmer Course)
Total number of students :
For SL-275 Java Course : 179
For Solaris Course : 29
 SAP\Technical\ABAP
 TAW10 (ABAP Workbench Fundamentals)
 TAW12 (ABAP Workbench Concepts)
 Total number of students :
 Year Intake 2005 : 19
 Year Intake 2006 : 24
Industry Collaborations
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Microsoft Corporation
IBM Corporation/Lotus
Selangor State Government
Fujitsu Systems Business (M) Bhd.
RQ Net/Intranesis Communication Sdn. Bhd.
Net-Linx
CISCO
Ecquaria Technologies Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)
Intel Technology Sdn. Bhd.
Motorola
Sun Microsystems Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
CHIP
SIEMENS
SAP
Computer Associates
E-Genting
FIST Professional Certificate Programme
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Sun Academic Initiative
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Multimedia University (Melaka Campus) is an authorized
Academic Sun Education Centre (ASEC) through the Sun
Academic Initiative (SAI) Program since 1st of November 2004.
Year Subject
Students
2005SL-275 Java Programming Language 144
2006SL-275 Java Programming Language
23
2006SA-100-S10
UNIX Essentials
Featuring the Solaris 10 Operating System
7
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FIST Professional Certificate Programme
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CISCO NETWORKING LOCAL ACADEMY
FIST/MMU in collaboration with CISCO has set up a Local Network Academy in
Melaka Campus to train students with leading edge technologies in the networking
area.
The Local Academy has been fully operational since September 2002. The Local
Academy has conducted CCNA and had a total of 648 (Sept 2002 to July 2006).
Microsoft IT Academy
Microsoft IT Academy (MSITA) is a collaboration between MMU and Microsoft
to offer professional skill based courses for MMU students at a reasonable rate.
FIST’s MSITA has been fully operational since 19 June 2004. Classes are usually
conducted during weekends or at nights.
Since its inception in June, 2004, eleven (11) of courses had been successfully
conducted and three (3) are currently running in 2006. A hundred and sixty one
(161) students have benefited from the courses and forty five (45) more students
currently going through the courses.
Tracer Study Research For FIT
FIRST OFFER
No. of Graduates
%
Before the completion of study (before the end of final exam of third trimester)
632
23.56
Less than Two months from graduation
812
30.26
Three to Six months from graduation
158
5.89
Six months to One year from graduation
25
0.93
Startup own company / self employed
43
1.60
Further studies
197
7.34
No intention to work
21
0.78
Currently looking for first job
795
29.63
2683
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Total number of graduates participated in the survey 2005: 2683
Duration of survey conducted: June 2005 to August 2005
Number of unemployed graduates who were looking for first job: 795
FIT New Building
(Scheduled to be ready by August 2006)
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120000 sq ft
16 Lecture/tutorial
Rooms
18 Teaching
Laboratories
6 Research
Laboratories
Lecture Hall
Mini Exhibition Hall
International ICT
Centre