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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS MANAGEMENT (IM773) COURSEWORK

Synopsis

 

This program is an innovative program which advocates analytical thinking skills in managing records, documents and conducting research relevant to the information needs of customers, organization and nation. The main aim is to train professionals in the application of records management techniques and the incorporation of new technologies both in managing records and in designing and running organizations documents management system.

 

Entry Requirement

 

  • Bachelor of Science (Hons.) from UiTM in a related and appropriate area of specialization with minimum CGPA of 2.75; OR
  • Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from other recognized universities approved by UiTM with minimum CGPA of 2.75.
      

English Requirement (MUET/IELTS/TOEFL/CEFR/TOEIC/BULATS)

 

  • Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 3
  • IELTS Band 5
  • TOEFL: Internet Based Test (IBT: 35 - 45) ; Computer Based Test (CBT: 107 - 131) ; Paper Based Test (417 - 450)
  • CEFR: B1
  • TOEIC: 356 - 440
  • BULATS: 40 - 59

 

Courses

 

Semester 1

  • Epistemology of Information Management
  • Management of Information & Knowledge Resources  
  • Records and Archives Management
  • Analysis and Design of Records Management System

 

Semester 2

  • Information and Leadership Development
  • Record Keeping Metadata
  • Research Methods for Records and Documents Professional
  • Managing Risk in Records Management
  • Electives
    • Information Storage and Retrieval System
    • Fundamentals of Knowledge Management
    • Knowledge Management Strategies & Tools
    • User Needs and User Studies
    • Information Industry and Information Entrepreneurship
    • Documentation of Tacit Knowledge
    • Electronic Records Management

 

Semester 3

  • Knowledge Management Strategies & Tools      
  • Preservation of Organizational Memory               
  • Digital Records Forensic and E-Discovery
  • Research Project for Records and Documents Professional
  • Electives
    • Information and Leadership Development
    • Information Storage and Retrieval System
    • Fundamentals of Knowledge Management
    • User Needs and User Studies
    • Information Industry and Information Entrepreneurship
    • Documentation of Tacit Knowledge
    • Electronic Records Management