Master of Instructional Design and Technology

Normal Entry

1. Bachelor degree in any field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent as accepted by Senate; or
2. Bachelor degree or its equivalent with CGPA below 2.50, is acceptable subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in related field.

** Foreign Student is required to achieve TOEFL (score 500) or IELTS (score 5.0)

OR

APEL.A entry

• Possess an APEL.A certificate from MQA for admission into Master’s programmes;

OR

• Malaysian; and
• 30 years old and above in the year of application; and
• Possess relevant previous working experience/learning; and
• Pass APEL.A assessment by OUM for Master’s programmes; and
• Possess the following qualification:

1. 1. STPM/Recognised Diploma; or
   2. Matriculation/Foundation (credit score 50-52 credits; CGPA grade 2.00 and above; minimum study period of 1 year); or
   3. A-Level (minimum 3 courses; minimum grade E; duration of study minimum 18 months); or
   4. International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum 6 courses and 3 core elements; minimum grade of 24 points; duration of study minimum 2 years).

Compulsory Courses

Course Offered	Credit Hours
TAKE ALL	12
HMLT5203 – Learning Design and Technology	3
HMID5003 – Principles and Practices of Instructional Design	3
HMOA5403 – Online Assessment Methods	3
HMIR5103 – Research Methodology in Instructional Design and Technology	3

Discipline Courses

Course Offered	Credit Hours
TAKE ALL	21
HMLC5303 – Learning Communities and Social Pedagogical Networks	3
HMDD5603 – Design and Development of Interactive E-Content	3
HMLT5113 – Mobile Learning: Trends and Development	3
HMNS6103 – Network Systems and Learning Management	3
HMDL5803 – Instructional Technology for Diverse Learners	3
HMTT6003 – Instructional Technology Development Tools	3
HMUT6103 – Usability Testing and Method in Instructional Design Process	3

Project Paper – 7 Credits 

1. Is the Master of Instructional Design & Technology (MIDT) recognised by MQA?
   Yes. Please refer to Website URL:
   https: //wwwmqa.gov.my/esisraf/kelayakan.cfm
   When searching, Select Country: Malaysia. Institutions: Open University of Malaysia (UNITEM) and Qualifications, type “Sarjana Reka bentuk Pengajaran”
2. What is MIDT?
   The Master of Instructional Design Technology programme (MIDT) offered by the Open University Malaysia (OUM) aims to produce graduates who will be equipped with impactful theories, principles and practices of Instructional Design that could be applied in numerous engaging, attractive and appealing settings especially in an e-learning and social media environment.
   MIDT program is an education-related program that focuses on Teaching Design and Technology. This field is suitable for anyone related education either in teaching and learning or in the development of instruction system design such as teachers, coaches, instructional media designers and lecturers, e-learning designers, etc. Based on experience, we accept students with different backgrounds and experiences such as, teachers, medical doctors, college lecturers, ‘trainers’ from industries such as job street, lecturers, e-learning director, and so on.
3. What are the requirements for admission to MIDT?
   Normal Entry
   • • Bachelor degree in any field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent as accepted by Senate; or
     • Bachelor degree or its equivalent with CGPA below 2.50, is acceptable subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in related field.
       ** Foreign Student is required to achieve TOEFL (score 500) or IELTS (score 5.0)ORAPEL entry
     • Malaysian; AND
     • The candidate should be more than 30 years of age in the year of application; AND
     • Relevant work experience / prior experiential learning; AND
     • Pass the APEL Assessment (Aptitude Test, Portfolio & Interview) conducted by OUM; AND
     • Possess the following qualification:
       • STPM / Recognised Diploma; Or
       • Matriculation / Foundation (credit score 50-52 credits; CGPA grade 2.00 and above; minimum study period of one year); Or
       • A-Level (minimum of 3 courses; minimum grade E; duration of study at least 18 months); Or
       • International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 6 courses and 3 required elements; minimum grade of 24 points and above; duration of study at least 2 years).
4. How long is the MIDT study duration?
   It is a 2 year programme
5. When is MIDT intake?
   January or May or September intake.
6. MIDT structure
   Refer to OUM portal at https://www.oum.edu.my/master-of-instructional-design-and-technology/
7. How many MIDT credit hour?
   40 credit hours (with 12 credits core courses, 21 credits electives courses and 7 credits Research Project)
8. Any APEL offered in MIDT?
   Yes please refer to the program structure at https://www.oum.edu.my/master-of-instructional-design-and-technology/
9. What about MIDT course assessment?
   Students need to do TWO assignments: Assignment 1 (40%) Assignment 2(40%) and Participate Online Forum (20%)
10. How do the courses in MIDT conducted?
    It is a fully online program (with Online activities: Online Forum, Interactive Online activities and Video Conferencing with Google Meet. Your are recommended to spend your at least 4 hours per week for your online learning.
11. Who can I contact to join MIDT?
    Associate Prof. Dr. Zahari Hamidon
    Programme Director
    Master of Instructional Design & Technology
    Faculty of Education and Social Science
    Phone No. (Off): +603-78012186
    Email: zahari_hamidon@oum.edu.my