AMERICAN DEGREE TRANSFER PROGRAMME INSPIRING FREEDOM TO CHOOSE
ABOUT KDU As a pioneer in private, tertiary education in the region, KDU University College sets itself apart by focusing on quality partnering with top universities around the world. With more than 48,000 alumni, KDU has built a strong presence in the region and continues to inspire its students to greater heights. VISION - The premier learning organisation that sparks curiosity, inspires success and promotes responsibility.
When it comes to driving dreams, no one comes closest to Dato’ Lee Chong Wei as an inspirational hero. The KDU Education Group is proud to have Dato' Lee Chong Wei as our brand ambassador.
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OUR PROMISE Having received an American education from kindergarten to PhD, I am intimately acquainted with the US system at every level. Starting university with two years of ‘liberal arts’ studies before two years of majoring in professional studies means students get a more broadly based education. The approach is designed to produce well-rounded graduates who know how to think independently, reason critically, and communicate confidently. A year or two in KDU’s American Degree Transfer Program provides a good foundation for continuing studies in the States at a university of the student’s choice. Starting at KDU and transferring to the US, the options are wide, the education is excellent, and the costsavings are significant. Back in 1984, KDU pioneered the American Degree Transfer Program in Malaysia and has sent thousands of students to over 500 universities in North America. Many of the lecturers in our program did their studies in the US. And they love to teach the American way – engaging students in the learning process through group work, research projects, activities, presentations, and discussions, in addition to exams. Come and see. We promise good pastoral care of students and value for your money. I would be happy to meet you and answer any questions you might have, and so would our counselors and lecturers.
// Dr. Todd Nelson
Head – American Degree Transfer Program
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AMERICAN DEGREE TRANSFER PROGRAM
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The American Degree Transfer Program is designed to prepare you with the skills and knowledge to continue your education in the USA. It allows you the flexibility to transfer to US universities of your choice and even to the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. The program implements the American curriculum and teaching methods resulting in ADP graduates being well-prepared: personally, academically and socially, to adapt to university and life in the United States. This program has earned global recognition for its dedication to acculturate students with the spirit of inquiry and pursuit of knowledge through critical thinking, openness and exchange of ideas. The ADP subscribes to an important philosophy: "To prepare you for success, we must tap your full potential." It is dedicated to the ideal that each student should have the opportunity to achieve his/her fullest potential and commits himself/herself to sustaining a multi-cultural environment that celebrates diversity, affirms differences and provides links to the larger community and other countries.
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STUDY ROUTE
SPM / O-Level / UEC / equivalent
STPM / A Level / AUSMAT / Foundation Studies / Equivalent (With subject exemptions)
KDU ADP
USA (or overseas)
Year 1 Freshman (0-30 credits)
Year 2 Sophomore (31-60 credits)
Year 2 Sophomore (31-60 credits)
Year 3 Junior (61-90 credits)
Year 4 Senior (90 -120 credits)
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People learn from people and not just from books. Here at KDU, lessons are learned but the people are celebrated for the inspiration they bring to each other.
ALUMNI
// Wayne Loong
// Esther Cheah
// Simon Choy
Technical Services Engineer, Firefly Airlines
Graduate of 2007 National Bowler Currently reading Psychology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Graduate of 1986 Vice President, HR Asia Pacific & North American, Compensation & Benefits Worldwide, Tupperware Brands Corporation.
I started my journey at KDU and now a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida, USA, with an honours degree in Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. Upon the completion of my studies in Embry-Riddle, I developed my career at Firefly Airlines. As a Technical Services Engineer, my main responsibility is to provide liaison engineering support for aircraft maintenance and minor aircraft modification.
“I loved the ADP in KDU; it gave me the flexibility to choose subjects and time of classes. The class was relatively small, enabling interaction with lecturers who were very approachable and caring.”
Knowledge, direction, assurance, confidence and comfort were the pillars that KDU provided in Simon’s life. “Coming to America was a dream come true for me; and KDU facilitated the way.”
Hope this fits, and you can add the study route.
// Ian Su
// Diana Azlan
Graduate of 1999 Senior Academic Technology Advisor, Microsoft (M) Sdn. Bhd. Member of the Advisory Board.
Account Manager, Basis Bay
“Independence was a core value that drove me to explore my potential and grow up with my peers, under the guidance of the faculty at the American Program at KDU.”
The American Degree Program gave the freedom to choose the subjects that I like and want to study. If I were to give reasons why should you study in KDU, it would be the meeting with students from different cultures and backgrounds and the never-ending host of events! It made my time there really memorable.
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American Degree Transfer Program
What do you study ? The curriculum of the American Degree Transfer Program offers opportunities for you to develop intellectual breadth of several fields of knowledge at KDU in preparation for an in-depth pursuit of a specific discipline in the US. The specific requirements of study are detailed below:
General Education – Core Curriculum Requirements A sequence of first year courses designed to assist in adjustment to college life, to attend to the developmental and learning issues unique to freshmen, and to develop the basic communication, quantitative, and critical thinking skills needed. To fulfill the goals of the Core Curriculum, you must achieve competence in four fundamental areas including:
General Education Requirements (30 Credit Hours Out of 60 Total Done at KDU) Language & Communication
Mathematics & Computing
Social Sciences
Science & Critical Thinking
(6 credits)
(9 credits)
(9 credits)
(6 credits)
• English Composition • Intro. to Speech Communication
• Algebra • Basic Computing • Business Math or Statistics
• US History • Psychology • Sociology
• Biology, Chemistry, or Physics • Critical Thinking / Reading Skills
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You may select additional courses that will equip you specifically for a chosen partner university at the US. There are a wide variety of courses offered by KDU to allow you to personalize your program of study in a way that meets your educational goals and prepares you for studies in Business, Mass Communication, Engineering, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, etc. An overview of some of the majors students can take in US universities after studying at KDU: // Business
// Liberal Arts / Humanities
// Science
• • • • • • • •
• • • • • • • •
• • • • • • • •
Actuarial Science Business Administration Economics Finance International Business Management Marketing Management Information Systems
Advertising Counseling Journalism Mass Communication Political Science Public Relations Psychology Sociology
Aeronautical Engineering Biochemistry Computer Science Chemistry Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Environmental Scientist
Compulsory Subjects (only applicable to Malaysian students) Bahasa Malaysia Moral/Islamic Studies Malaysian Studies
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Subjects Offered in KDU University College NO
SUBJECT
CODE
CREDIT HOURS
NO
SUBJECT
CODE
1
Financial Accounting
2
CREDIT HOURS
ACC 201
3
21
Money and Banking
FIN 302
3
Management Accounting
ACC 202
3
22
U.S. History
HIS 201
3
3
Biochemistry w/lab
BCM 101/L
4
23
Principles of Management
MAN 301
3
4
General Biology w/lab
BIO 101/L
4
24
Principles of Marketing
MAR 301
3
5
General Chemistry w/lab
CHM 102/L
4
25
Algebra
MAT 101
3
6
Basic Computer Principles
CIS 101
3
26
Business Mathematics
MAT 102
3
7
Fundamentals of Programming
CIS 102
3
27
Introduction to Mass Communication
MCM 201
3
8
Internet and Web Technologies
CIS 200
3 28
Principles of Advertising
MCM 202
3
9
Computing Mathematics
CIS 201
3 29
Introduction to Film Studies
MCM 203
3
10
Computer Programming
CIS 202
3 30
Principles of Public Relations
MCM 204
3
11
Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming
CIS 300
3 31
Media Planning
MCM 205
3
12
Introduction to Speech Communication
COM 101
3
32
Management Information Systems
MIS 201
3
13
Critical Thinking and Reading Skills
COM 102
3
33
Professional Development Planning
PDP 200
3
14
Organizational Communication
COM 200
3 34
General Physics w/lab
PHY 201/L
4
15
Business Communication
COM 202
3 35
General Psychology
PSY 201
3
16
Microeconomics
ECO 201
3 36
Introduction to Spanish
SPN101
3
17
Macroeconomics
ECO 202
3 37
General Sociology
SOC 201
3
18
Engineering Mathematics 1
EGN 201
3 38
Statistics
STA 201
3
19
Engineering Phsysics
EGN 302
4
20
English Composition I
ENC 101
3
Compulsory Subjects (only applicable to Malaysian students) Bahasa Malaysia Moral/Islamic Studies Malaysian Studies
Academic Load While a 12-credit schedule in a regular semester is considered full-time study, you may carry 5 subjects (15-17 credits) in one semester. Students on academic probation may not take more than 15 credits. Academic loads for students who fall short of the language proficiency requirement are not allowed to take more than 8 credits.
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Why an American Degree Transfer Program at KDU University College? • Pioneer of the American Degree Program (ADP) in Malaysia since 1983, KDU is continuing a legacy of quality education that emphasizes liberal and progressive cross-cultural US University education, moulding young Malaysians to be innovative global citizens. • With our American curriculum and teaching approach, you will experience the American style of education. • The program allows you the flexibility to transfer to US universities of your choice and even to the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. • Students transfer their credits to the university of their choice.
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UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES ALABAMA University of Alabama University of Montevallo University of South Alabama
Birmingham Alabama Mobile
ARIZONA Northern Arizona State University
Flagstaff
ARKANSAS Arkansas State University Arkansas Tech University Southern Arkansas University University of Arkansas University of Arkansas University of Central Arkansas University of the Ozarks
State University Russellville Magnolia Fayetteville Little Rock Conway Clarksville
CALIFORNIA Academic of Art College Art Centre College of Design Azusa Pacific University California State University California State University California State University California State University California State University California State University Foothill College Golden Gate University La Sierra University Loma Linda University Loyola Marymount University Monterey Pacific College Pacific Union College San Diego State University San Francisco State University San Jose State University Santa Clara University Southern California College St Mary’s College University of California University of California University of California University of Pacific University of Southern California
San Francisco Pasadena Azusa Chico Dominguez Hills Fresno Fullerton Long Beach San Bernandino Los Altos Hills San Francisco Riverside Riverside Los Angeles Monterey Angwin San Diego San Francisco San Jose Santa Clara Costa Mesa Morasa Davis Irvine Santa Barbara Stockton Los Angeles
COLORADO Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University The Colorado College University of Denver UNiversity of Northern Colorado
Golden Fort Collins Colorado Springs Denver Greely
CONNECTICUT Eastern Connecticut State University University of Bridgeport University of Hardford
Willimantic Connecticut West Hartford
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Gearge Washington University Southeastern University
Washington Washington
FLORIDA Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Barry University Florida Atlantic University Florida Institute of Technology Florida International University Lynn University Northwood University University of Miami University of South Florida Tampa University of Tampa
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GEORGIA University of Georgia Georgia State University
Athens Atlanta
HAWAII Hawaii Pacific University University of Hawaii - Manoa University of Hawaii - Maui
Honolulu Manoa Maui
IDAHO Idaho State University Lewis-Clark State College University of Idaho
Pocatello Lewiston Moscow
ILLINOIS Bradley University DePaul University Illinois State University Illinois Institute of Technology Milikin University Monmouth College Northern Illinois University Southern Illinois University Southern Illinois University Western Illinois University University of Illinois University of Illinois
Peoria Chicago Normal Chicago Decatur Monmouth Dekalb Carbondale Edwardsville Macomb Chicago Urbana-Champaign
INDIANA DePauw University Goshen College Indiana Institute of Technology Indiana State University Indiana University Indiana University - Purdue University Purdue University Tri-State University University of Evansville
Tampa
Fort Wayne Lafayette Angola Evansville
IOWA Coe College Drake University Iowa State University Luther College Wartburg College University of Dubuque University of Iowa
Cedar Rapid Des Moines Ames Decorah Waverly Dubuque Iowa City
KANSAS Emporia State University Kansas State University Pittsburg State University Washburn University of Topeka Wichita State University Unversity of Kansas
Emporia Manhattan Pittsburg Topeka Wichita Lawrence
KENTUCKY Berea College Eastern Kentucky University Murray State University Western Kentucky University University of Kentucky
Berea Richmond Murray Bowling Green Lafayette
US UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES
Fort Lauderdale Miami Shore Boca Raton Melbourne Miami Boca Raton West Palm Beach Coral Gables
Greencastle Goshen Fort Wayne Terre Haute Bloomington
LOUISIANA McNeese State University Northeast Lousiana University Northeast State University Tulane University University of Southwestern Louisiana
Lake Charles Monroe Natchitoches New Orleans Lafayette
MAINE University of Maine
Orona
MARYLAND Frostburg State University Hood College Towson State University University of Maryland Country
Frostburg Frederick Towson Baltimore
MASSACHUSETS Amherst College Bradford College Elms College Merson College Framingham State College Mount Holyoke College Mount Ida College Northeastern University Salem State University Smith College Suffolk University Wheaton College University of Massachusetts
Amherst Bradfor Chicopee Boston Framingham South Hadley Newton Center Boston Salem Northampton Boston Norton Amhearst
MICHIGAN Central Michigan University Eastern Muchigan University Northwood University University of Michigan
Mount Pleasant Ypsilanti Midland Ann Arbor
MINNESOTA Southwest Minnesota State University Bemidji State University
Marshall
MISSISSIPPI Mississippi State University Mississippi University for Women University of Mississippi MISSOURI Central Missouri State University Drury College Northeast Missouri State University Northeast Missouri University Southeast Missouri State University Soutwest Missouri State University Truman State University Washington State University University of Missouri University of Missouri University of Missouri University of Missouri MONTANA Montana State University University of Montana
Mississippi State Columbus University
Warrensburg Springfield Kirksville Maryville Cape Girardeau Springfield Kirksville St Louis Columbia Kansas City Rolla St Louis
Bozerman Missoula
1984
SINCE , OUR STUDENTS HAVE TRANSFERRED TO OVER
NEBRASKA Creighton University Doane College University of Nebraska - Kearney University of Nebraska - Lincoln University of Nebraska - Omaha
Omaha Crete Kearney Lincoln Omaha
NEW JERSEY Upsala College
East Orange
NEW MEXICO New Mexico Institution of Mining Technology
Sorocco
NEW YORK Bard College Clarkson University City University of New York City University of New York City University of New York Cornell University Hofstra University Polytechnic University Rensselaer Polytechinc Institute Rochester Institute of Technology State University of New York State University of New York State University of New York State University of New York State University of New York University of Rochester
Annandale-on-Hudson Potsdam City College Baruch College Brooklyn College Ithaca Long Island Brooklyn Troy Rochester Binghamton Buffalo Oswego Purchase Stony Brook Rochester
NORTH CAROLINA Belmont Abbey College East Carolina University Guildford College Mars Hill College North Carolina State University University of North Carolina
Belmont Greenville Greensboro Mars Hill Raleigh Charlotte
OHIO Ashland University Bowling Green State University Capital University Case Western Reserve University Central State University College of Mount St Joseph Franklin University Heidelberg Kent State University Lake Erie College Miami University Ohio Dominican College Ohio Northern University Ohio State University Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan University Otterbein University Urbana University Wittenberg University Wright State University Walsh College Wilmington College University of Findlay University of Toledo
Ashland Bowling Green Columbus Cleveland Wilberforce Mount St Joseph Columbus Tiffin Kent Painesville Oxford Columbus Ada Columbus Athens Delaware Westerville Urbana Springfield Dayton Conton Wilmington Findlay Toledo
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UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES OKLAHOMA Central State University Northeast State University Northwestern State University Oklahoma City University Oklahoma State University Philips University University of Central Oklahoma University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma University of Tulsa OREGON Linfield College Oregon State University Portland State University University of Oregon University of Portland Willamette University
Edmond Tahlequah Alva Oklahoma City Stillwater Enid Edmond Chickasha Tulsa
Meminville Corvallis Portland Eugene Portland Salem
PENNSYLVANIA Bryn Mawr College Indiana University of Pennsylvania Lebanon Valley College Pennsylvania State University Point Park College Slippery Rock State University Temple University Thiel College Widener University Wilson College University of Pittsburg
Indiana Annville Harrisburg Pittsburg Slippery Rock Philadelphia Greenville Chester Chambersburg Pittsburg
RHODE ISLAND Johnson & Wales Roger Williams University University of Rhode Island
Providence Bristol Kingston
SOUTH DAKOTA Augustana College South Dakota State University University of South Dakota
Sioux Falls Brookings Vermillion
TENNESSEE Memphis State University Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee Technological University Vandelbilt University University of Tennessee TEXAS Abilene Christian University East Texas State University Lamar University Northwood University Rice University Southwestern University Texas Christian University University of Houston University of Houston University of North Texas University of Texas University of Texas University of Texas UTAH University of Utah Utah State University
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Bryn Mawr
Memphis
VERMONT University of Vermont
Burlington
VIRGINIA Old Dominion University Radford University Randolph-Macon Women’s College University of Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Technology
Richmond Blacksburg
WASHINGTON Eastern Washington University Pierce College Seatle University Washington State University University of Washington
Cheney Tacoma Seatle Pullman Seattle
WEST VIRGINIA West Virginia Institution of Technology West Virginia University
Montgomery Morgantown
Norfolk Radford Lynchburg Charlottesville
Murfreesboro Cookeville Nashville Knoxville
Abilene Commerce Beaumont Cedar Hills Houston Georgetown Fort Worth Central Campus Houston Denton Arlington Dallas San Antonio
Norfolk Logan
WISCONSIN Beloit College Edgewood College Marquette University Miwaukee School of Engineering University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Points University of Wisconsin
Beloit Madison Milwaukee Milwaukee Eau Claire Madison Stevens Whitewater
A
Chicago
W
OTHER COUNTRIES AUSTRALIA The Australian National University Edith Cowan University Griffith University Murdoch University CANADA Dalhousie University McGill University St Mary’s College University of Guelph University of New Brunswick University of Saskatchewan Vancouver Community College FRANCE American University in Paris
ENGLAND Richmond American International College of London Huron University USA in London GERMANY University of Maryland in Schwabisch Gmund NEW ZEALAND Lincoln University Massey University Otago Polytechnic The University of Auckland University of Canterbury University of Otago The University of Waikato Victoria University of Wellington
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AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE FREE The students from the American Degree Programme celebrated the American Independence Freedom Fair embracing the American lifestyle as they had a friendly gathering, food to share, music, and fun.
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EDOM FAIR
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FACILITIES // Fully-equipped science labs // Computer labs and iMac labs // WiFi-enabled campus // Library Electronic book databases Electronic journal databases Specialized electronic databases // LexisNexis - full text access to case laws // ACM Digital Library Full text access to publications of the Association of Computing Machinery // IEEE Computer Society Digital Library Full text access to publications of the IEEE Computer Society // Emedia (New Straits Times News Archives) // KDU Square Cafeteria // Service Restaurants Windows of Damansara - Fine Dining restaurant Connexions - Semi Buffet restaurant CafĂŠ 87
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STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCE
All information in this prospectus is correct at the time of printing (November 2011) and is subject to change.
PRE-UNIVERSITY • AUSMAT • GCE A-Level • UNSW Foundation • Foundation in Business / Science / Engineering AMERICAN DEGREE PROGRAM BUSINESS • Dip. in Business Administration / Accountancy • KDU B. Business (Hons) • Murdoch University B. Commerce • Keele University B. Arts (Hons) Business Management • University of London B.Sc. Accounting with Law • University of Manchester B. Economics & Social Studies (Hons) COMMUNICATION & MEDIA STUDIES • Dip. in Mass Communication • KDU B. Communication (Hons) • Murdoch University B. Communication (Majors: Public Relations, Communication & Media Studies) COMPUTING • Dip. in Business Computing / Computer Studies • KDU B. Computing (Hons) • Northumbria University B.Sc. (Hons) in Computing Studies ENGINEERING • Dip. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering / Telecommunication & Computer Engineering • B. Engineering (Hons) (Majors: Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Communication & Electronics Engineering) • Northumbria University B. Engineering (Hons) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering HOSPITALITY, TOURISM & CULINARY ARTS • Dip. in Golf Resort Management • KDU B. Hospitality Management (Hons) KDU B. Culinary Management (Hons) • IMI University Centre Dip. in International Hotel & Tourism Management / Professional Chef Training / Culinary Arts • Higher Dip. in European Culinary Management • B. Arts in International Hotel & Tourism Management LAW • GCE A-Level (Pre-Law) • Oxford Brookes University LL.B (Hons) 2+1 • University of Tasmania LL.B (Hons) 1+3 • University of London, External LL.B (Hons) International Programme PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY • ACCA • CAT
KDU UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SDN BHD (76997-T) A member of the KDU Education Group Damansara Jaya Campus Address: SS22/41, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Tel: +603.7953.6688 Fax: +603.7726.9941 Email: best@kdu.edu.my Section 13 Campus Address: 76 Jalan University, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Tel: +603.7953.6988 Fax: +603.7953.6699 Email: best@kdu.edu.my Website: http://www.kdu.edu.my Other members include: