Student Handbook

for

Faculty of Communication & Creative Design

(Communication Studies –
Bachelor Programmes)

2016

9 Jalan Teknologi, Taman Sains Selangor, Kota Damansara, PJU 5, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor D.E.
Tel: +603-61451777 Fax: +603-61451666 Email: [email protected]
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1. Introduction

The aim of this handbook is to provide useful information to the students of Communication & Creative Design.

2. Entry Requirements

Students must have undergone any one of the following programs and have obtained the respective minimum
requirements.

STPM (2 principles), A – levels, Foundation Studies of Diploma of related discipline.

Students who have obtained a Diploma in Mass Communication (or relevant programme) or have completed Year 1
of their Bachelor of Mass Communication program from other institutions will advance to Year 2. All year one
subjects will be exempted (except Communicaton English and MPU subjects).

3. Course Structure

Subjects MAY NOT be offered in an exact structure. In any given semester, students are not allowed to exceed 18
hours of study per week.

Some subjects have pre-requisites – students are required to complete an earlier subject successfully before being
able to proceed to such subjects. All pre-requisite subjects need to be completed successfully before the student is
allowed to advance to the next subject level.

Bachelor of Mass Communications (Hons)

Note: Please note that there are 5 specialization subjects for each major from Year 2 onwards (see table below).
Students will be advised by an academic counsellor on the specialization subjects that will be offered at a later date.

COURSE
CODE Course Name Credits Classification Remark
MPU3123 (U1) TITAS 3 for Local Students
Compulsory
MPU3113 (U1) Hubungan Etnik 3 Compulsory for Local Students

MPU3173 (U1) Malaysian Studies 3 3 Compulsory for International Students

Bahasa Melayu 3 Compulsory
MPU3143 (U1) for International Students
Komunikasi
MPU3223 (U2) Effective Listening 3 Compulsory
Personal Health 3 Compulsory
MPU3333 (U3)
Management
Pengurusan Ko- 2 Compulsory
MPU3442 (U4)
Kurikulum
BUS 4023 Business Ethics 3 Compulsory
Environmental 3 Compulsory
MGT 4193 Management and
Technology
Entrepreneurship 3 Compulsory
ENL 4183
Development
KMC 3013 Communication English 3 Core
Corporate 4 Core
KMC 3234 Communication
Creative & Innovative 4 Core
KMC 3204 Publishing
Integrated Marketing 4 Core
KMC 3244 Communication
Mass Communication & 4 Core
KMC 3064 Stories of Mass Media
4 Core
KMC 3214 Media Technology &

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Practices
Psychology in 4 Core
KMC 3224 Communication
Understanding 4 Core
KMC 3024 Advertising
Understanding 4 Core
KMC 3034 Broadcasting
Understanding 4 Core
KMC 3054 Journalism
Understanding Public 4 Core
KMC 3044 Relation
Managing Media and 4 Core
KMC 3264 Business
KMC 4424 Media Law, Power & 4 Core
Public Opinion
Sociology of Media & 4 Core
KMC 3254 Culture
KMC 3074 Theory and Principles of 4 Core
Communication
KMC 4436 Communication and 6 Core
Campaign Management
6 Core
KMC 4456 Industrial Training
4 Core
KMC 4414 Research Methods
6 Core Research & Viva
KMC 4446 Research Project
Advertising and Brand
KMA 3274 Communication 4
Campaigns Elective To specialize in Advertising, each
Advertising Copywriting Elective student shall attempt any four (4)
KMA 4384 4
and Digital Publishing of these courses
Advertising Strategies Elective
KMA 4404 4
and Planning
KMA 3294 Consumer Behavior 4 Elective
Internet Advertising and Elective
KMA 4394 4
Management
Advertising Elective
KMA 3284 4
Communication
KMP 4444 Issues and Challenges in Elective
4
Public Relations
KMP 3364 Media Relations and Elective
4
Publicity
KMP 4484 Organizational Elective
4
Communication
KMP 3374 Public Relations and Elective
4
Media Writing To specialize in Public Relation,
KMP 4464 Strategies and Practices Elective each student shall attempt any
4
in Public Relations four (4) of these courses
KMP 3094 Principles of Public Elective
4
Relations
KMJ 4504 Feature Writing 4 Elective
KMJ 4514 Investigative Journalism 4 Elective
KMJ 4524 News Editing and To specialize in Journalism, each
Editorial Processes 4 Elective student shall attempt any four (4)
KMJ 3344 News Writing of these courses
4 Elective
KMJ 3354 Photo Journalism 4 Elective
KMJ 4534 Radio Television and
Online Newsroom 4 Elective
KMB 4564 Documentary Feature
Production 4 Elective
KMB 4554 Editing and Post
Production 4 Elective
KMB 4584 Managing Television
Program and Production 4 Elective
KMB 3314 Radio Broadcast
Journalism 4 Elective To specialize in Broadcasting,
KMB 3304 TV and Online Broadcast each student shall attempt any
Journalism 4 Elective four (4) of these courses

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KMB 3084 Principles of Reporting 4 Elective

KME 4654 Contemporary Issues in
Event Management 4 Elective
KME 3324 Etiquettes and Protocols 4 Elective
KME 4624 Events Planning and
Strategy 4 Elective
KME 4634 Event Sponsorship and
Fundraising 4 Elective
KME 3334 Human Experience and To specialize in Event
Behaviour 4 Elective Management, each student shall
KME 4644 Social Media, Creativity, attempt any four (4) of these
and Events 4 Elective courses

Bachelor of Corporate Communications (Hons)

COURSE
CODE Course Name Credits Classification Remark
MPU3123 3 for Local Students
TITAS
(U1) Compulsory
MPU3113 3 Compulsory for Local Students
Hubungan Etnik
(U1)
MPU3173 3 Compulsory for International Students
Malaysian Studies 3
(U1)
MPU3143 Bahasa Melayu 3 Compulsory for International Students
(U1) Komunikasi
MPU3223 3 Compulsory
Effective Listening
(U2)
MPU3333 Personal Health 3 Compulsory
(U3) Management
MPU3442 Pengurusan Ko- 2 Compulsory *Final Project 50%
(U4) Kurikulum
BUS 4023 Business Ethics 3 Compulsory
Environmental 3 Compulsory *To be standardized with
MGT 4193 Management and FOBAM (no. 6 and 8) and
Technology
FOEBE (no. 7)
Entrepreneurship 3 Compulsory
ENL 4183
Development
KMC 3013 Communication English 3 Core
KCC 3064 Communication Theory 4 Core
KNM 3024 Desktop Publishing 4 Core *Final Project 40%
Introduction to 4 Core
Corporate
KCC 3084 Communication
Media, Culture and 4 Core
KCC 3034 Society
KCC 3044 Presentation Skills 4 Core *Final Presentation 30%
Understanding 4 Core
KMC 3054 Journalism
KNM 3014 Visual Communication 4 Core *Final Project 50%
Corporate 4 Core *Final Project 50%
Communication
KCC 3254 Campaign
Corporate Image and 4 Core
KCC 3274 Identity
Corporate Social 4 Core
KCC 3284 Responsibility
Integrated Marketing 4 Core
KMC 3244 Communication

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KCC 3214 Law and Ethics in Mass 4 Core

Communication
Media Technology and 4 Core
KMC 3214 Practices
KNM 3294 Corporate Web Page 4 Core *Final Project 40%
Design
KCC 4454 Communication 4 Core
Research Methods
KCC 4434 Crisis Management 4 Core
KCC 4414 Issues and Challenges 4 Core
Organisational 4 Core
KMP 4484 Communication
Social Media and PR 4 Core
KCC 4424 Practices
KCC 4466 Industrial Training 6 Core *Supervisory Report 30%
KCC 4476 Dissertation 6 Core *VIVA 30%
KCC 4443 Translation Studies 3 Elective
Contemporary Business Elective
KCC 3243 3
Report Writing
Communication Elective
KCC 3093 3
Mandarin
Intercultural Elective
KCC 3073 3
Communication

4. Semester Structure

Each academic year comprises three (3) semesters: i) January – April; ii) May – August and iii) September –
December

The total duration to complete the degree is 3 years (9 semesters). This does not include any re-sits, retakes or
deferment of subjects.

A copy of the Academic Calendar can be downloaded from the Student Resources website, and a hardcopy is
available on the notice board. Please double-check the duration of the semester break with the Faculty before
planning your holidays accordingly.

5. Course Fees

Fees can be paid in full or by instalment at any of the Bursary counters (1st Floor). Payment can be made through
cash, credit card cheque or direct bank-in. For more details on fee payment modes, please refer to the Bursary
department.

Fee payment is due on the 1st of each month. Payment has to be made on or before the 7th of each month. A late
payment of RM 5 per day would be imposed after the 7th of each month (subject to change).

The university college offers various scholarships and loans to deserving students. For more information, please
refer to the Marketing or Bursary departments.

Course fees are subject to changes from the management. For self-paying monthly instalment payments, please
obtain the schedule of payment from Bursary.

Please note that any revision on fee payments would be made from the final month of payment (24 th installation) up,
and not from the 1st month’s payment.

6. Course Delivery

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The units are taught in a variety of ways. Lectures, demonstrations and workgroups are used in a structured way to
introduce students to new items. Tutorials, group discussions and written assignments are valid ways of testing
knowledge gained from more formal teaching situations. SEGi believes in a student-centred approach, and
encourages students to direct and initiate their own work.

An important part of the delivery process is a review of the student’s portfolio as it progresses unit by unit. The
process should ensure that the student is fulfilling their potential and their portfolio reflects their abilities.

6.1 Subject Registration

Returning students and new students who are taking up the offer to study on the course will be required to submit
using the Subject Registration Form within the first two (2) weeks of classes during a 14-week semester, and
within one (1) week of classes during a 7-week semester. Students registering after this shall be accepted ONLY
at the discretion of the Faculty.

All students are required to produce the Subject Registration Form to the Bursary department for fees payment or
verification first before submitting the form to the Faculty. The Faculty will not accept Subject Registration Forms
that are not endorsed by the Bursary department.

Students are NOT allowed to add or drop classes after the first two (2) weeks of classes during a long
semester, and after the first (1) week of classes during a short semester. Students are required to be in touch
with programme coordinator before filling out the add/drop form.

6.2 Course outline and assignment briefs

Course outline and assignment briefs are provided at the commencement of every semester for ALL the subjects
taken during that semester.

The Course outline would include:

 The class schedule.
 The subject syllabus and lesson plans.
 Contact information for the subject lecturer.
 The weightage of marks for that subject.
 Assessment items, if relevant.

The Assignment Briefs would include:

 Information, timeline and due dates for assignments and projects

6.3 Exemptions

Exemptions are only given to students prior to commencement of the course or within the first two (2) weeks
of classes during the first semester. NO exemptions would be given after the first two (2) weeks of the intake.

Exemptions for the Bahasa Malaysia paper (applicable to local students only) are automatic for students who obtain
a Credit for Bahasa Malaysia in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examination. However, there are no fees reductions for
MQA compulsory subject exemptions as these subjects (with codes starting with MPW) are already embedded in the
course curriculum and do not account for subject fees. A rebate of discount would be given for each subject
exempted in our courses. Please refer to the Bursary department for details.

Students who commence the program in year 2 will be exempted from all year 1 subjects (except a few based on
the programme). Further exemptions on Year 2 subjects will not be granted even though students have sat for the
subject in previous institutions.

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Applications for exemptions will be done on the Exemption Form and subject to the approval of the Faculty.

Students would need to provide all necessary documentation to facilitate credit exemption, including:
 A verified transcript of past academic records.
 Past certificates and diplomas (if relevant)
 A copy of the syllabus or subject outline.
 Any other relevant information required by the Programme Coordinator/Head of Faculty.
 Portfolio (if relevant).

If you have received any exemptions from the Faculty, please provide the Bursary department with a copy of your
exemption form to revise your fee payment schedule.

7. Classes

7.1 Class Attendance

It is compulsory to achieve at least 80% attendance for each subject. This applies to all classes, tutorials,
workshops and lab sessions for a particular subject.

If the student misses two (2) or more classes out of 14 weeks of classes without justification or valid reasons, a
Student Absenteeism Report would be sent to the student and parent/guardian. This would result in the student
being barred from attending any more classes and assessments or examinations of that particular subject,
automatically resulting in a FAIL.
Copies of medical certificates and letters of absenteeism (to be signed by parent / guardian) would need to be
submitted as below:
 Original copy to be submitted to the Head of Faculty or the programme coordinator.
 1 copy to each of the students’ subject lecturers.
 1 copy to be kept by the student, to be signed by each subject lecturer.

Letters of justification for absenteeism should include:

 The name, degree major and student number of the student concerned.
 The date(s) the student was absent from class.
 The reason for absenteeism.
 The classes involved.
 The signature and contact details of the parent / guardian.
 Attached with relevant documents (e.g. air tickets, doctor’s letters, etc.)

Approval of the justification letter is at the discretion of the subject lecturer and the Head of Faculty.

Please note that all Medical Certificates carry a serial number. The Faculty reserves the right to contact the
respective clinics issuing Medical Certificates to students. Should the Faculty detect any forms of forgery on Medical
Certificates or letters of justifications, the student concerned would be asked to attend a Disciplinary Hearing, and
may be suspended for one (1) semester. Repeated offences will result in expulsion from the course and University
College.

7.2 Leave Application (Applicable to International Students)

International students who would like to apply for a leave of absence has to have a valid reason for doing so. He/she
would also need to inform the International Student Office department in writing at least one (1) month before. A
leave form must be obtained from the International Student Services and submitted to the Faculty for approval. A
copy of the air ticket must be handed in to the Faculty and to each of the lecturers concerned, together with a letter
(which clearly states the duration of absence), at least two (2) weeks before the date of departure. Leave application
is subjected to the Faculty’s and the International Student Office’s approval.

Failure to produce any of the required documents shall lead to the same penalties applicable to absenteeism.

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7.3 Lecturers’ Consultation/Tutorial Hours

The staff room is NOT open to students. If you need to see a lecturer, please check out his/her consultation hour at
notice board or circulated via social media. Please email your lecturers for appointment at least three (3) working
days before the set consultation hour. The lecturer would e-mail back to confirm your appointment or to suggest
another time if he/she has another appointment at the time suggested. Please ensure that you are punctual for the
appointment. Lecturers reserve the right not to entertain students who are late for appointments and/or do not have
an appointment.

7.4 Student Resources Website

Soft copies of forms, handbooks, academic calendars and timetables are included in the Student Resources
website. This can be accessed at http://www.segi.edu.my/segi2u/src.asp. Students are required to download all
the necessary documents themselves from the above link.

7.5 faculty Notice Board

The notice board is located just outside the faculty office. It is important for students to note that it is the students’
responsibility to constantly check the notice board regularly for any new information or updates.

8. Timetables

8.1 Timetable Collection

Timetables are issued to new students during the faculty briefing on the first day of the new semester. Students who
register late would have to collect their timetables from the faculty personally.

Only one (1) copy of the timetable would be given to each new student. Any requests for extra copies of the
timetable would NOT be entertained.

A copy of the master timetable would also be put up on the Faculty’s notice board as well as on Facebook page.

8.2 How to Read the Timetable

The timetable states the time of each class, the name of the subject and the lecturer in charge of the subject. The
venue of the classes may NOT be included in the timetable. This applies especially to common subjects shared by
the other faculties. If the room is not indicated on the timetable, students are required to check the University
College’s master timetable for the venue of classes at least 15 minutes before each class. This is to ensure that
students are aware of unavoidable classroom changes. Copies of the master timetable are available at the plasma
TV outside the Marketing department and at the plasma TV outside the International Students’ Office.

9. Coursework

It is compulsory for all students to complete and submit any given coursework on time as it contributes to the final
marks, failing of which may result in an automatic FAIL grade in the subject(s) involved.

9.1 Coursework submission

The student must submit all coursework (both hardcopy and softcopy, if requested) to the lecturers in the CLASSROOM
or ONLINE by the due date. Failure to submit on time will result in penalties in marks (please refer to the section
below).

Students are required to sign a coursework log sheet upon submission. All assignments and projects must be submitted
with a Coursework Cover Sheet attached.

Any coursework submitted to the faculty, and not personally to the lecturer, would NOT be entertained.

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9.2 Penalties for late coursework submission

Coursework submitted after the deadline will be subject to a penalty as outlined below:
 A deduction of 10% per day late (not including days when it is not possible to submit work e.g. weekends or
when the institution is closed)
 E.g. a coursework submitted 2 days late which was originally graded at 60% would be reduced to 40%.
 A deduction of 50% for 5 and 10 days late.
 No marks would be awarded for work over 10 days late.
 Marks will not be reduced below 35% (marginal fail) for the first 5 working days late.

9.4 Portfolio Management

Students are expected to keep a copy of their assignments. This is to ensure they have proof that assignments have
been done in case assignments submitted are missing or misplaced.

10. Assessments and Examinations

Lesson plans, assessment items and mark weightage for subjects would be stated in the Course Outline, which
would be given to students within the first two (2) weeks of classes.

10.1 Assessments (if applicable)

Information about assessments for practical or lab-based subjects is described in the unit structure and will be
explained at relevant points throughout the course. Students will need a complete understanding of what is required,
by when and where. The learning outcomes and assessments for each unit are designed to give a clear indication of
what a student needs to know or be able to do to achieve the unit.

Each assignment is introduced in a written brief, clearly identifying:

 The task
 The format required
 Submission guidelines
 Timescale

Lecturers should be available to clarify the requirements of assignments and to determine progress.

 Assessment of process skills

Process skills may include execution of techniques, development of ideas, choice and application of media and
materials, etc. It is likely that the assessment will focus on products such as visual studies, design work,
presentation drawings, instructional design work, which will demonstrate effective use of processes.

 Assessment of theoretical knowledge

Critical studies, reports, oral presentations and technical files may be used to assess the students’ knowledge.
It is unlikely that formal tests/exams will be used in this context though it may be appropriate to use short
theoretical-based assignments.

 Assessment of application of understanding

The most appropriate way of assessing application of understanding is a product at the end of each
assignment. Assignments are devised to integrate theoretical and practical work for assessment.

For subjects that include a presentation of projects, the student involved must be present during ALL assessments.
Should the student be absent without a valid reason, no marks would be awarded. Students who appear after the

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first thirty (30) minutes of an assessment would NOT be allowed to present their projects, and no marks would be
awarded.

Students would be required to complete an Assessment Cover Sheet upon the presentation of their projects.

10.2 Examinations

Some subjects include written examinations. Fee-paying students must make payment before registering for their
respective subjects during the first week of classes.

Students would be informed of examinations at least two (2) weeks before the examination date. It is important to
refer to the Faculty’s notice board on this.

Please collect your Examination Dockets from the Faculty one (1) week before the Examination.

The Examination department may conduct Examination Briefings before each diet. Please check the notice board for
notifications of these briefings. These briefings are compulsory. Failure to attend any Examination Briefings may
result in a student being barred from examinations and assessments. Attendance for one Examination Briefing does
not exempt a student from attending the next briefing, as there may be changes to the examination policies.
Students are to abide by the Examination Rules.

10.3 Attendance and Punctuality

Please be seated in the Assessment or Examination Hall at least fifteen (15) minutes before the commencement
of the assessment or examination. Students who appear after the first thirty (30) minutes of an assessment or
examination would NOT be allowed to sit for the paper, and no marks would be awarded.

Students who are absent from an assessment or examination without valid reason would be marked absent
and graded a FAIL. If there are any extenuating circumstance (e.g. accident, illness, etc.) that prevents a student
from attending an assessment or examination, the Faculty has to be informed before the assessment or
examination. An original copy of the medical certificate or report must be submitted to the Faculty immediately.

18.4 Suspected Cheating

Students who have been caught cheating or are suspected of cheating will have to sign a Student Declaration Form
for bringing illegal materials into the examination room. The illegal materials will be confiscated.

Students will be allowed to continue the examination. Cases of cheating will be brought to an Academic Disciplinary
hearing within two (2) weeks of the examination.

11. Extenuating circumstances

If you have a good reason for poor performance in coursework or examinations and you would like the examination
board to take these reasons into account, then please contact your lecturer or program coordinator at least two (2)
weeks before the assessment week and prepare a written appeal.

Students with long-term medical problems MUST produce letters or medical reports from their doctors to prove that
their conditions prevent them from attending classes regularly or from performing well.

12. Results

12.1 Setting of Assignments and Projects

Examinations, coursework and projects are set and marked by SEGi University College’s academic team.
Coursework and project questions, assessment items and examination questions are NON-NEGOTIABLE.
Results, following external moderation, are published after the final Board of Examiners makes a decision.

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12.2 Grading Scheme (Applicable for Overall Assessment)

The assessment results issued will carry the grade Distinction, Credit, Pass, Marginal Fail or Fail. The attached
CGPA system is meant to act as a guide for conversion to the GPA system.

SEGi Grading System CGPA System

Marks GRADE Letter Grade Percentage Grade Point
A 80 – 100 4.00
75 to 100 Distinction
A- 75 – 79 3.70
B+ 70 – 74 3.30
B 65 – 69 3.00
55 to 74 Credit
B- 60 – 64 2.70
C+ 55 – 59 2.30
50 to 54 Pass *C 50 – 54 2.00
C- 45 – 49 1.70
D 40 – 44 1.30
F 0 – 39 0.00
0 to 49 Fail
X Absent
EX Exempted
I Incomplete

For students enrolled BEFORE January 2014, the grading scheme remains as follows:

SEGi Grading System CGPA System

Marks GRADE Letter Grade Percentage Grade Point
A 80 – 100 4.00
75 to 100 Distinction
A- 75 – 79 3.70
B+ 70 – 74 3.30
B 65 – 69 3.00
55 to 74 Credit
B- 60 – 64 2.70
C+ 55 – 59 2.30
50 to 54 Pass *C 50 – 54 2.00
C- 45 – 49 1.70
D+ 40 – 44 1.30
D 35 – 39 0.00
0 to 49 Fail F 0 – 34 0.00
X Absent
EX Exempted
I Incomplete

* Minimum CGPA required for PTPTN students.

Students who are under a loan or scholarship agreement, or were given a conditional offer upon entry may have to
fulfil certain CGPA requirements. Please check with:
 The Registrar office on the 1st floor (loans).
 The Scholarships & Bursary department on the 5th floor (scholarships).
 The Business Development department on the 1st floor (Karangkraf scholarships only).

Loan or scholarship students who do not meet the minimum CGPA requirement per semester’s results will be
subjected to self financing or termination from the loan or scholarship scheme.

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12.3 Contesting Grades

All results will be released within the first week of the following semester. Students may contest a grade within the
first two (2) weeks of the semester. A fee will be charged per subject contested. Please refer to the Bursary
department for more details.

All contested grades will be checked for accuracy, and then marked again for consistency. The contested grade may
be higher or lower than the original grade given.

Once contested, the final grade may not be contested again. Please refer to the Examinations Department for more
information.

13. Resubmission of Failed Subjects

13.1 Re-sits

Students who have failed selected subjects in the previous semester or has attended over 80% of the classes and
submitted all required coursework but did not show up for final assessments or examinations due to extenuating
circumstances, will be eligible for a re-sit. A re-sit student is required to complete the required assessment items or
sit for a special examination when informed. Previous assessment items cannot be modified and resubmitted as
new. If the student chooses not to take the re-sit paper in the following semester or when offered, the student will not
qualify for a re-sit, and would have to repeat the entire subject later (please see below).

13.2 Repeats

Students who have obtained a FAIL grade and/or have not attended 80% of the classes would be required to repeat
the subject. He/she would have to re-attend classes in the subject(s) concerned, as well as re-do all the coursework
and projects for the said subject(s). A fee would be charged for each subject the student re-sits or retakes.

Please note that coursework marks cannot be brought forward under any circumstances.

Please check the current rates for re-sits and retakes with the Bursary department.

14. Plagiarism

Plagiarism is presenting somebody else’s work as your own. It includes: copying information directly from the Web
or books without referencing the material; submitting joint coursework as an individual effort; copying another
student’s coursework; paying someone else to do the work for you; stealing coursework from another student and
submitting it as your own work. The person you copy from could be another student, a lecturer or someone outside
the university college.

The university college WILL NOT TOLERATE plagiarism. Penalties are severe – you could be expelled from the
college. It is your responsibility to make sure you understand what is allowed and what is not – don’t take the risk!

Students who are caught of suspected of plagiarism are subject to a Disciplinary hearing and a warning letter would
be issued out, should this be the student’s first offence. No marks would be awarded for the coursework concerned.
Repeated offences will lead to the student’s termination from the course and the university college.

14.1 Copying information from the Web / books etc.

Any text that is basically taken word for word from another source must be put in quotation marks. You must give full
details of the reference in a list of references at the end of the report. In addition, you must give the reference where
the quote occurs in the body of the report e.g.

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 Body of report:
The Internet will never survive. (Meg, 1995)

 References section of your report:

Meg, M. (1995). Future of the Internet. Technology in the 21st Century. US: Prentice-Wesley
Publishing.

You may use ideas from various sources to construct your project and these should be appropriately referenced as
stated above. There are varied referencing styles and formats. Please refer to your course lecturer for guidance.

14.2 Use of Multimedia

In some cases such as multimedia production, you might wish to include graphics, photographs, music, video clips,
animations, etc. in your work. It is your responsibility to check the copyright situation of the piece chosen.

Please note that just because something appears on a webpage, it does not mean that you have the right to reuse it.
In some cases it may not be possible to use the material under any circumstances. If you have permission to use,
you must give due acknowledgement to authorship.

15. Course Regulations

15.1 How the degree is awarded

The degree will be awarded after students successfully completing minimum 120 credit hours.

Examinations, coursework and projects may be awarded grades or marks.

Students would need to request for a full transcript and the degree certificate after ALL the subjects have been
completed. Requests for transcripts from students who have any outstanding subjects would NOT be entertained.

15.2 Poor Academic Performance

During the degree course, students are not allowed to have more than 2 REPEATS for any subject. If the student
obtains more than 2 REPEATS for any subject, they will be subjected to the Faculty’s decision to be retained or
withdrawn from the course. Students with poor academic performance will be issued a warning letter.

15.3 Course or Semester Deferment

Students are not allowed to defer their semesters or course without valid reasons. Deferment cases are subjected to
the Faculty’s decision. Students who are allowed to defer would be required to fill up a Course Transfer /
Deferment form.

15.4 Inactive Students

Students who have been missing from the course or failed to report themselves within two (2) consecutive
semesters will be issued letters of concern. Students are required to report back to the Faculty within a stipulated
time period. Failure to do so will deem the student “inactive” and could lead to termination from the course.

16. Student Entitlement to Resource Access

16.1 Library Resources

Relevant journals and books are available in the library (3rd floor). Students may apply for a library card at the library
counter. Two (2) books may be borrowed out for no longer than two (2) weeks at any time.
Library rules apply to any item(s) belonging to the library.

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16.2 Lab Resources

The faculty provide services for special printing requirements at the MIS department (1st floor, left wing). Please
note that these services are at additional costs, as follows:
 Black and white A4 printing at RM 0.10 per page.
 Colour A4 printing at RM 1.00 per page.

Photocopying services are also provided at the MIS department. Students are required to pay RM 15.00 for a
photocopying card at the Bursary department before proceeding to the MIS department. Photocopying charges are
at RM 0.10 per A4 page. The card would allow the students to photocopy 100 pages. The RM 5.00 extra would be
payment for the card. A fee of RM 10.00 would be charged for credit renewal of the photocopying card.

(These prices are subjected to change by the management).

Please note that the Faculty DOES NOT provide photocopying services for students.

16.3 Lab Rules and Regulations

The following rules and regulations are set by the MIS department:

 Students are NOT allowed to bring food and drinks into the lab. Any students caught eating or drinking in the
computer labs may be barred from entering the labs.
 Students would be held responsible for any damaged or loss for the workstation(s) they were handling during
class time.
 Except for L1.6, all other labs would only be used for classes. Students who need to use the Internet can
access the IT Studio at L1.6.
 Students are NOT allowed in the labs (except Lab 1.6) at any time without a lecturer or tutor in attendance.
 Please shutdown the PC(s) and turn off the monitor(s) you were using before leaving the labs.
 DO NOT save any work on the C: drive of the computer, as it would be deleted after the computer is restarted.
 Work that is to be saved to a pendrive should first be saved in the D: drive of the computer before being
transferred to the pendrive. This is to prevent loss of work.

16.4 Studios and Resources

Faculty resources are available for the students’ use upon request. A copy of the request form is attached in the
appendix. Students will be held responsible for any equipment borrowed from the Faculty, and are liable for all the
costs of repairing or replacing the items lost or damaged within the time the equipment was borrowed.

Any equipment borrowed from the Faculty must be returned by 5pm on weekdays. Students are NOT allowed to
take the equipment out of the campus, unless they obtain permission from the Faculty. Any students taking
equipment out of the campus would be assumed to be stealing the equipment in question.

16.5 Sports Facilities

Please refer to the Sports department (located at the Gymnasium on the Ground floor) for the booking of sports
facilities.

16.6 Classroom Cleanliness

Classrooms would only be used by the students during classes. If you require the use of a discussion room for
projects and assignments, please go up to the Think Tanks in the library.

Students are held responsible for the cleanliness of the classrooms. Please ensure that all unwanted materials are
deposited into the wastepaper baskets provided. Students caught littering or vandalising the college’s properties will
be penalized.

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Students are encouraged to spray-mount their artworks at home. If needed, ONLY spray-mount at the Ground Floor
next to the Woodwork Studio. Students caught spray-mounting anywhere else will be penalized.

Students are NOT allowed to bring food and drinks into the classrooms and studios.

If you are the last person to leave the classroom, please ensure that the air-conditioners and lights are switched off,
and that the doors and windows are locked accordingly.

17. Student Responsibilities

It is your responsibility to:

 Check the Faculty notice and the Student Resources website regularly.
 Print out all necessary documents from the Student Resources website.
 Keep the college informed of any changes in correspondence especially regarding contact number,
correspondence address, e-mail address etc.
 Keep yourself informed of the timetable, and both the coursework and project submission deadlines.
 Keep your parents informed of your whereabouts and your progress in college.
 Find out your results and make sure that you receive written confirmation.
 Keep all paperwork sent to you in a safe place.
 Keep backup copies of all computer work.
 Keep copies of all your submitted coursework.
 Ensure that the classrooms, studios and equipment remain in good condition when you are leaving the room or
returning the equipment.

18. Extra-Curriculum Activities

18.1 Field Trips

Students are required to fill up a form for any field trips arranged by the Faculty. The Faculty will issue a notification
letter to parents/guardians. Expenses for these trips would be borne by the students unless advised otherwise by the
Faculty. A fund would be set up for each trip. It is the students’ responsibility to advise their parents of any such trips.

Please note that some field trips are compulsory. Failure to attend these trips may affect a student’s performance in
class.

18.2 Competitions and Awards

Staff members will inform students of competitions and contests in the creative arts, design, media and
communications field from time to time. Students are encouraged to participate in these competitions and awards if
they do not interfere with the students’ normal studies. Occasionally competition and award briefs would be
incorporated into a subject as a live project or assignment.

18.3 Student Council, Clubs and Societies

Students are also encouraged to participate in clubs and societies organised by the college. A list of the clubs and
societies is available from the Student Council room (1st floor).

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19. Contact Information

19.1 Course Management

Should a student require assistance on any academic matters or problems, he/she may refer to any of the Faculty’s staff
members.

19.2 Contact Details for the Faculty of Communication Studies

Address : Faculty of Communication Studies

SEGi University College Malaysia,
No. 9, Jalan Teknologi,
Taman Sains Selangor,
Kota Damansara, PJU 5,
47810 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor D.E.

Phone : 03 - 6145 2777

Fax : 03 - 6145 2725

Please refer to Ms. Rosnita at student service counter if you wish to contact any of the other lecturers.

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