1. What is the main determinant of the Weekend Program Fees?
The fees for the program are based on the number of the students enrolled in the particular program. Generally, the fees will be lower if the student’s number is bigger. Other factors, such as the rental cost for the infrastructure, study mode, and the number of supervisions for the project/theses.

2. Are there any financial assistants for Weekend Programs students?
UTM does not provide financial assistants for part-time students. Nevertheless, agencies such as PTPTN and State Government may provide some scholarships or financial loan for graduate students. Students will have to apply directly to these agencies.

3. What are the payment methods?
The information regarding payment methods is provided along with the offer letter.

4. What is the consequence (s) of not paying the fees?
SPS provides the students with flexible installment schedule, which enable them to settle their fees throughout the semesters according to their financial capability. However, failure to adhere to the schedules may result in difficulty to register courses or being barred from sitting in the examination or their results cannot be released d, and would not be able to graduate on time until the outstanding amount being settled.

5. Can the fees be reimbursed in case of failure in study?
The fees already paid will not be reimbursed in case of students fail the courses/program. Students may apply to repeat the course or programme re-registration (whichever applicable) depending on provisions provided in the graduate rules and regulation. In case of program re-registration, the fees will have to be recalculated and students will have to pay again full fees based on the current rates.

The  program students are given a 2-year study package for master level. If the study duration exceeds the maximum duration provided for the package, students may continue (depending on the programme’s availability) but will have to pay extra for additional semester(s) involved. Other than that, charges (per credit registered) will also apply in case of repeating the course (either in or outside the package) as regulated by the UTM Bursar.

6. Do the students need to go to UTM Campus?
The learning activities for the External Program are conducted at the learning centers, including the lectures and theses/project supervisions. However, students can also access references such as journals and articles related to their fields through the UTM Library databases. Nevertheless, students are encouraged to visit UTM Campuses at their convenience for any particular reason.(make sure you bring your students matriculation card for identification purpose).

7. Where are the lectures conducted?
The lectures are conducted at selected learning centers throughout Malaysia (including Penang, Sabah and Sarawak). The selections of these centers are based on demand or suggestion from candidates of that location, the number of students at that particular location, the rental cost, and other strategic reasons.

8. When are the lectures being held? How many credit hours?
The lectures for the programs are conducted during weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). The number of lecture hours for 3-credits course are 42 hours, while for 4-credits course the lecture hours are 56.9.

9. Where can I get the lecture schedule?
The lecture schedule for a particular semester is prepared by the Coordinator of that particular programme, at the beginning of the semester. Students may contact him/her directly to obtain the schedule and related information pertaining to the programme.

10. Do I have to attend all the lectures?
Students must attend at least 80% of the lecture meetings. This is essential to ensure students have received adequate knowledge and exposures, before sitting for the final exam. In case of non compliance of this attendance requirement, students will be barred from sitting in the final examination.

11. What needs to be done if I cannot attend the lectures?
Students will have to inform the lecturer in case of absence. If the attendance are lower than the 80% requirement, student can discuss with the lecturer through the selected leader of the students group. Normally, the lecturers will try their best to accommodate students’ needs and come out with the best solution to resolve the issue.

12. International student can apply weekend class?

Yes if have the working pass for category 1 and 2.

13. How long the offer letter will be processed?

When the approval of application is achieved 15 students, the faculty will run the class. If not, you can change to another programmes or wait until 15 students. May contact with postgraduate intake regarding this.

FAQ FOR ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING

1.  What is ODL?

Online  distance learning is the programmes that offered flexibility of studying from anywhere and at any time over the internet and is open for local and international students. For more information about ODL may refer here https://odl.utm.my/faqs/