PhD (Educational Technology) - PTPM

OVERVIEW

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Technology are research programmes offered throughout the year. These programmes are offered as full-time and part-time modes to qualified Malaysian and International Students to do independent research supervised by their respective lecturers in the field of educational technology. As the field of educational technology is dynamic, new areas/fields of studies are always emerging as newer technological tools and developments become available. Upon graduation, students may beemployment as teacher, lecturer, trainer, instructional designer etc. in both public and private sectors.

Research Thrust Areas:

Instructional Design and Technology

• Instructional Strategies
• Visual Communication
• Instructional Systems Development
• Formative/Summative Evaluation

Information and Communication Technology in Education

• E-learning/Web-/Internet Based Teaching and Learning
• Human Computer Interface/Usability
• Instructional Multimedia
• LMS/LCMS-based Learning
• Mobile Learning/U-Learning
• Emerging Technologies
• Assistive/Adaptive Technology
• Social Networking/Web 2.0/Web 3.0

Management and Utilisation of Instructional Technology

• Management of Educational Resources
• Instructional Innovation
• Technology Leadership

Performance Technology

• Instructional Strategies

Computer Based Education

• Training Technology
• Evaluation of Instructional Technology/Training
• E-learning/Web-/Internet-/LMS-Based Instruction and Training
• Persuasive Technology
• Game-Based Learning
• Virtual Learning/Virtual Reality/3D/Augmented Reality
• Cloud-Computing
• Computer-Based Learning & Training

Expertise available in the following Centre:

Centre for Instructional Technology and Multimedia http://www.ptpm.usm.my/

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess the following:

• A Master's degree in related areas.
• Proof of English Proficiency.
• Priority will be given to applicants possessing teaching and working experience in the field of education or training.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

• A minimum score of 550 in Paper- Based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or
• A minimum score of 213 in Computer- Based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or
• A minimum score of 80 in Internet- Based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or
• A minimum score of Band 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
• The applicants native language is English or National language
• Applicant graduated from institutions of higher learning which use English Language as the medium of instruction.
• English courses offered by British Council.
• Passed USM's Intensive English Course Level IV with minimum gred B.
• English courses offered by selected Public / Private Universities.

DURATION

• Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
• Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

FEES

** Fees are subject to change