From left: Prof Chen and Prof Choong displaying the signed agreement
The exchange ceremony for the Agreement on Mutual Credit Recognition for the Master’s Programme between UTAR and Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), Canada, on 10 December 2024, at UTAR Kampar Campus signified the University’s strong commitment towards providing students with an enriching and experiential learning.
This agreement solidifies both institutions’ international collaboration on the master’s programme, specifically for the Master of Applied Science in Environmental Systems Engineering and Management offered by MUN and the Master of Environmental Technology offered by UTAR. This two-year programme sees that selected students are to complete their first year in the respective institution and the following year at the partnering university. Upon completion, these students will earn dual master’s degrees conferred by UTAR and MUN.
Prof Choong highlighting the positive impacts of the agreement
At the ceremony, UTAR Vice President for Student Development and Alumni Relations Prof Dr Choong Chee Keong commended, “This programme is truly beneficial for the students because it enables them to experience the unique academic environments and cultural landscapes of both Malaysia and Canada. The experience will also equip them with a holistic and globally relevant education. We are confident that the cross-cultural exposure and academic thoroughness offered by this partnership will empower students to excel in their respective fields.”
He added, “The courses are also timely with the global focus on sustainability, as it provides the students with the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions and sustainable practices to address critical environmental challenges, and thus also providing an ideal platform for fostering interdisciplinary knowledge and practical expertise.”
Prof Chen explaining the importance of collaboration in educating sustainability
Prof Dr Bing Chen, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, Professor and Research Chair, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science of MUN, also expressed his delight in the collaboration and commented, “This programme brings together our shared goal and approach to educate and support society on sustainability. Therefore, we are very excited to kick-start and expand this collaboration as we also discuss and explore other areas for potential collaborations.”
Accompanying Prof Chen was Manager of International Programmes and Partnerships, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Ms Sarah Teo. Meanwhile, UTAR representatives also included Director for Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research Prof Ts Dr Lim Yang Mooi, Office of International Affairs Deputy Director Dr Chen I-Chi; and Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology (FEGT) Dean Ir Prof Dr Ng Choon Aun, Deputy Dean for R&D and Postgraduate Programmes Dr Lo Po Kim, Head of MEnvTech and MSustConstMgt programmes Assoc Prof ChM Ts Dr Tan Kok Weng, Head of PhD(Eng) and MEngSc programmes Dr Gobi Kanadasan, Department of Environmental Engineering Head Assoc Prof Dr Zafarullah Nizamani, Department of Industrial Engineering Head Dr Khoo Sze Wei, and other staff.
A group photo to commemorate the significant milestone
Discussions on other potential collaborations
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