Civic-minded learning at MIU
NESTLED on a 140-acre site in Bandar Baru Nilai and surrounded by green hills and a picturesque lake lies Manipal International University (MIU).
MIU is a private Malaysian university and is part of Manipal Group, India’s largest private institute of higher learning. MIU is an innovative, global, multidisciplinary university with nationally accredited foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Focusing on the disciplines of engineering, life sciences, business and management, MIU fosters educational excellence, a passion for innovation, a sense of civic and social responsibility and the quest for life-long learning.
The development is based on an eco-friendly concept that incorporates the industry’s highest standards in green building technology, in compliance with the Leeds Platinum Green Building Certification.
“We are creating the best possible environment for our students. Living in a green environment will inculcate good habits and encourage awareness on environmental sustainability,” said deputy vice-chancellor (academic) Professor Zanuldin Ahmad.
“We are committed to transforming our students into not just skilled intellects, but innovative and entrepreneurial-minded graduates with a commitment to civic and social responsibility.
“At MIU we adopt an open-ended, problem-based approach to teaching. Having a background in engineering and the corporate sector, I am able to give real life situations which will enable students to correlate theory and practice,” he said.
Deputy vice-chancellor (Operations) and the School of Management and Business dean Professor Dr Noraini Ismail said: “The knowledge and latest information that I gather through industrial research, training and consultancy are always transferred into my teaching. Students benefit from timely industry development and practical solutions. Our focus is not just on the content of the syllabus, but also in the delivery of knowledge and the nurturing of analytical minds. It’s a holistic pedagogy,” she said.
Central to this endeavour is the development of strong industry linkage that grooms industry-ready graduates.
MIU has entered into strategic partnerships with AirAsia Berhad and Biocon Limited towards the development of human capital.
Besides consultation with the industry on syllabus development aimed at enhancing relevant competencies and soft skills to better equip undergraduates, the partnerships outline the creation of an Internship Programme and Graduate Employment Programme.
For more information, visit www. miu.edu.my or call 06-7989 200 or e-mail enquiry@miu.edu.my