Your choice neighbourhood university
ONE of the hallmarks of Open University Malaysia (OUM) as the nation’s premier open and distance learning institution is its commitment to providing access to anyone who wants to learn, regardless of location, age, gender or socio-economic background.
The slogan “Your Neighbourhood University” is what sets OUM apart from other higher education institutions in Malaysia. Thus far, OUM has established 33 learning centres nationwide as it strives for higher accessibility to education.
In the southern region, OUM has five learning centres in Melaka, Negri Sembilan and Johor.
People living in Johor can enrol at learning centres in Johor Baru, Batu Pahat or Pontian, while those in Melaka and Negri Sembilan can attend OUM learning centres in Bandar Bukit Baru and Seremban respectively.
OUM’s commitment to learner-centred processes means that the five southern learning centres are located close to key areas where local communities stand to benefit from the university.
One area that OUM often emphasises is infrastructure development. As with the other 27 learning centres in the country, the campuses in Bandar Bukit Baru, Seremban, Johor Baru, Batu Pahat and Pontian provide safe environments that are conducive to learning and well equipped with purposebuilt facilities.
While most learning materials and resources are available online through myINSPIRE, the university’s learning management system, the centres provide ample space for learners to meet up, hold discussions and study.
All campuses are equipped with tutorial rooms, computer laboratories and student lounges. Learners can also take advantage of the free wireless Internet connection available throughout the learning centre.
Support services are crucial to ensure learners’ needs are always met. In this regard, the learning centre directors, academic staff and other qualified officers are always ready to assist learners when required.
The most sought-after programmes at the five southern learning centres are the Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of
OUM’s commitment to learner-centred processes means that the five southern learning centres are located close to key areas where local communities stand to benefit from the university.
Management, with more than 4,000 learners having enrolled in these programmes since OUM began offering them.
The Bachelor of Teaching (Primary Education) programme, popular among in-service teachers, has benefited close to 4,000 learners in Negri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor.
Since its inception, OUM has received excellent response from learners in the southern region.
In total, the university has an enrolment of almost 30,000 learners, of which 11,000 have successfully graduated.
Now in its 18th year, OUM is striving to spread its wings even further nationwide to become your best neighbourhood university.
If you are interested in enrolling in OUM’s southern learning centres, contact details are listed below.
Seremban Learning Centre (06-761 1003) Melaka Learning Centre (06-292 1852) Johor Baru Learning Centre (07-221 2006)
Batu Pahat Learning Centre (07-438 1788)
Pontian Learning Centre (07-686 4880)
For more information on the programmes offered at OUM and its September intake, call 03-2773 2121 (speed line), e-mail enquiries@oum.edu. my or visit www.oum. edu.my