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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Message from the Executive Director 3

Academic Calendar, Session 2017/2018 4

History of the University of Malaya 5

The University’s Vision and Mission 6

Overview of INPUMA 7

Organizational Chart of INPUMA 8

Master of Public Policy 9

Programme Structure 11

Graduate on Time (GoT) Schedule for MPP (Coursework Mode) 14

Candidature Requirements for MPP Candidate (Coursework Mode) 15

Synopses of Courses 16

Sponsorship 29

Contact Us 31

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Welcome to all new and current postgraduate students!

The International Institute of Public Policy (INPUMA) has been a leading centre for research in Public Policy, and offers a unique experience for all postgraduate students to challenge themselves in exploring various aspects of research and learning in Public Policy.

Our postgraduate programmes are aimed to train our students to become leaders in the field of public policy. Faculty members work closely with students to develop their learning and research needs, both professionally and creatively. The institute offers dedicated academic, research and social facilities and spaces to make the postgraduate experience a rewarding one.

It is our hope that the institute provides a platform for all students and academic staff for cultivating their commitment to the field of public policy. It is also our vision that the Insitute remains as the leading centre of research in the field of public policy in Malaysia.

We are committed to providing productive, edifying and valuable training and

learning programmes as well as research experiences.

It is our hope that our students constantly seek to grow professionally and

academically, and to go on to make a difference in the wider world community

of Public Policy and professional practioners.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR KHADIJAH MD KHALID

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2017/2018 SESSION

SEMESTER I

Orientation week

Lectures

Mid-Semester I Break

Lectures

Revision week

Semester I Examination

Semester I Break

1 week

7 weeks

1 week

7 weeks

1 week

2 weeks

3 weeks

22 weeks

03.09.2017 – 10.09.2017

11.09.2017 – 27.10.2017

28.10.2017 – 05.11.2017

06.11.2017 – 22.12.2017

23.12.2017 – 31.12.2017

01.01.2018 – 14.01.2018

15.01.2018 – 04.02.2018

SEMESTER II

Lectures

Mid-Semester II Break

Lectures

Revision week

Semester II Examination

7 weeks

1 week

7 weeks

1 week

3 weeks

19 weeks

05.02.2018 – 23.03.2018

24.03.2018 – 01.04.2018

02.04.2018 – 18.05.2018

19.05.2018 – 27.05.2018

08.05.2018 – 14.06.2018

ANNUAL BREAK / SPECIAL SEMESTER Break Lecturers Special Semester Examination Special Semester Break

12 weeks

or 7 weeks 1 week 4 weeks

15.06.2018 – 09.09.2018

25.06.2018 – 12.08.2018 13.08.2018 – 19.08.2018 20.08.2018 – 09.09.2018

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Indepence Day (31 August 2017) Eid Ul Adha (2 September 2017) Malaysia Day (16 September 2017) Awal Muharam (22 September 2017) Deepavali (19 October 2017) Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (1 December 2017) Christmas (25 December 2017)

New Year (1 January 2018) Thaipussam (31 January 2018) Federal Territory Day (1 February 2018) Chinese New Year (16 & 17 February 2018) Labor Day (1 May 2018) Wesak Day (29 May 2018) Nuzul Al Qu’ran (2 June 2018) Eid Ul Fitr (15 & 16 June 2018) Eid Ul Adha (22 August 2018) Indepence Day (31 August 2018)

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HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA

University of Malaya is the oldest tertiary institution in Malaysia. It is located on a spacious

750- acre campus in the southwest region of Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia.

University of Malaya grew out of a tradition of service to society. Its predecessors were the

King Edward VII College of Medicine, established in 1905, and the Raffles College, founded in

1928. The two colleges, which were set up to meet the urgent demands in medicine and

education respectively, merged on 8 October 1949. As a combined entity, the two colleges

were able to produce a generation of skilled and educated men and women. Hence, the

University was established to serve the higher education needs of the then Federation of

Malaya.

The University motto, “Ilmu Puncha Kemajuan” (Knowledge is the Key to Progress) reflects the

philosophy of the University in its constant endeavour to seek knowledge in all fields, to

produce successful graduates, and to strengthen the foundations for a prosperous nation.

University of Malaya offers numerous programmes to local and international students. There

are matriculation, certificate, diploma and postgraduate programmes offered by the

Academies, Faculties, Centres and Institutes in the university. Today, over 17,000 students

are enrolled in various courses.

Bolstered by 2,807 faculty members comprising 772 International Academic staff and 3,666

administrative and support staff, the University provides academic expertise of the highest

quality. Over the years, University of Malaya has established several centres and institutes

including the International Institute of Public Policy and Management (INPUMA), the

Research Management & Innovation Complex (RMIC), the Institute of Graduate Studies (IGS),

the Asia-Europe Institute (AEI), and the Institute of China Studies (ICS), to achieve its vision to

be the leading research university in the region.

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THE UNIVERSITY’S VISION AND

MISSION

To be an internationally renowned institution of

higher learning in research, innovation,

publication and teaching.

To advance knowledge and learning through quality

research and education for the nation and for humanity

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OVERVIEW OF INPUMA

The initiative to establish the International Institute of Public Policy and Management

(INPUMA) was first proposed by the former Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Tun

Mahathir wanted INPUMA to be a catalyst for the exploration and dissemination of

Malaysia’s well-conceived public policy programmes and governance practices.

With the support from various governmental agencies and close assistance from the nation’s

pioneer public administration institute (INTAN), INPUMA was launched in August 1999. It

was endorsed by the University Statute to be an institute placed under the supervision of

the Vice Chancellor’s Office.

INPUMA was created to provide:

• a platform for the discussion of topical issues on public policy;

• a training centre for public administrators and managers;

• a source of new ideas on public policy - a channel for sharing Malaysia’s administration experience with other countries; and

• a regional centre of excellence in public policy and public management studies.

VISION

To be the Catalyst for, and Synergy of, Change for the Global Community

MISION

Nurturing Innovative Leaders for Public Service

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART OF INPUMA

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MASTER OF PUBLIC POLICY

The MPP was first introduced in 2005 by INPUMA, University of Malaya. It is a comprehensive

postgraduate programme that intergrates public policy formulation, analysis, evaluation and

management.

Core and elective courses provide students with in-depth knowledge of current national, regional

and international policy issues. Through intensive coursework and interaction with academicians and

practitioners, MPP students can gain awareness on the political environment in which policy

decisions are made. They are able to develop an understanding of the effects that the decisions have

on individuals, businesses, communities and governments.

The curriculum has undergone several stages of refinement by practising officials from both the

public and private sectors as well as prominent local and international scholars. The programme is

designed to be relevant, flexible and practical in order to meet the current demands.

Discussions, presentations and teamwork are some of the distinctive features of the programme.

Students are also expected to acquire real work experience by participating in internship and

externship programmes.

Vision

To improve the quality in decision making and implementation of public policy.

Mision

The mission of the MPP programme in INPUMA is to advance thinking and knowledge on social

issues and problem and to enhance the students’ competency in managing the issues professionally.

Objective of the Programme

To offer a Master’s degree programme that can further enhance the analytical thinking of the

graduates that is based on the faculty expertise in resolving the issues and challenges in public policy

making.

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, the students are able to:

PO Hasil Pembelajaran

PO1 Demonstrate expertise in the concepts and principles in the field of public policy.

PO2 Apply practical skills and public policy methodologies that can contribute towards solving

current issues and problems faced by the society and nation.

PO3 Link ideas to community issues with more professionalism in the aspect of public policy.

PO4 Conduct research with minimum supervision and adhere to professional code of ethics in the

area of public policy.

PO5 Demonstrate leadership qualities through effective communication and collaboration with

strategic partners and stakeholders.

PO6 Solve problems by expressing ideas through scientific skills and critical thinking on issues

relating to public policy.

PO7 Manage information obtained through research for lifelong learning and advancing the field

of public policy.

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INFORMATION AND PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

1. Programme of Studies

The Master of Public Policy is a master’s programme by coursework. This programme

introduces key concepts and issues in the acquisition, use and teaching and learning

of Public Policy. Upon completing the programme, individuals will be equipped with

knowledge and research skills related to the acquisition, use and the teaching and

learning of Public Policy.

2. Admission Requirements

(1) Admission Qualifications

(i) A bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of not lower than 3.0 or equivalent in

the field of Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Sociology or law

studies,

or

(ii) Other qualifications approved by the University of Malaya’s Senate from

time to time

(2) English Language requirements for international applicants:

Before registering, International applicants are required to obtain a score of at least 550 for TOEFL or Band 6 for IELTS (Academic).

3. Course Duration

The minimum duration for this programme is three (3) normal semesters and the

maximum duration is eight (8) semesters

4. Course Structure

The following is the course structure for the Degree of Master of English Language

Studies:

(a) This programme comprises 2 parts which are:

i. Part I (coursework): 30 credit hours including the following

courses

Core Course* 24 credit hours

Elective Faculty Course* 6 credit hours

* Passed with minimum Grade B and not redeemable

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ii. Part II (research): a research project which involves research

resulting in a research report worth 12 credit hours.

(b) Details of the courses offered are subject to the University of

Malaya’s Senate’s approval from time to time which acts upon the

recommendation of the Faculty/ Academy/Centre/Institute, and

candidates will be informed of courses offered at the beginning of

each session.

(c) The list of courses approved by the Senate is presented in List 1.

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List 1

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Part

Component

Course

Credit

Part I Course

Core Courses

ZQA7001 Research Methods for Policy Maker

3

ZQA7003 Fundamentals of Public Policy

3

ZQA7004 Politics, Development and Public Policy

3

ZQA7005 Economics for Policy Makers

3

ZQA7006 Management and Public Policy

3

ZQA7007 Cost and Benefit Analysis

3

ZQA7008 Public Sector Budgeting

3

ZQA7009 Law and Public Policy

3

Elective Courses (choose 2)

ZQA7010 Education Policy

3

ZQA7011 Science and Technology Policy

3

ZQA7012 Sustainable Development Policy

3

ZQA7013 Foreign Policy

3

Part II Research

ZQA7002 Research Report

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Total credit (I and II) 42

International candidate is required to attend Malay Language course (TXGZ6102) before graduation.

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GRADUATE ON TIME (GoT) SCHEDULE

Component Semester 1

Course Credit

Core Courses

Fundamental of Public Policy 3

Research Methods for Policy Makers 3

Politics, Development and Public Policy 3

Elective Courses

(choose 1)

Sustainable Development Policy 3

Science and Technology Policy 3

Total Credit 12


Course Course

Core Courses

Economics for Policy Makers 3

Management and Public Policy 3

Cost and Benefit Analysis 3

Public Sector Budgetting 3

Research Project* 6

Elective Courses

(choose 1)

Education Policy 3

Foreign Policy 3

Total Credit 21


Course Credit

Core Courses Research Project* 6

Law and Public Policy 3

Total Credit 9

* Research Project is over Semester 2 & Semester 3

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Candidature Requirements for Master of Public Policy (Coursework Mode)

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Synopses of Courses

Passed Part I, with minimum grade B

(CGPA 3.00 and above)

Submit supervisor appointment form for research report

Passed Part II, with minimum grade B

(CGPA 3.00 and above)

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ZQA 7001 Research Methods for Policy Makers

Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, students are able to: 1. Identify major aspects of education policy, direction, goals,

strengths and weaknesses. 2. Analyse critically major issues in the formulation of education

policy framework. 3. Evaluate the relationship between education policy issues and

national socioeconomic development.

Synopsis of Course Contents:

In this course students will be introduced to fundamental concepts of education policy elements and structure. Identifications of education framework policy, will be discussed and analysed from both national and international perspectives. A case study of education policy formulation and its development with respect to policy goals and in relations to the law will be introduced. The education policy framework, reforms and transformation in relation to the role of ICT, human resource development and macro socioeconomic development planning will be examined in the context of the overall national development strategies.

Assessment Weightage:

Continuous Assessment : 60% Final Examination : 40%

Main References:

Brent, J R. (2006). Applied Cost-Benefit Analysis. Massachusetts: Edward Elgar Creswell, J. (2014). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, 4th Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Gerring, J. (2007). Case Study Research: Principles and Practices. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Kothari, C. R, (2004). Research Methodology Methods and Techniques. New Delhi: New Age International Majchrzak, A. & Markus, M. L. (2014). Methods for Policy Research: Taking Socially Responsible Action (Applied Social Research Methods), 2nd Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Miller, G. J. & Kaifeng Yang, (2008). Handbook of Research Methods in Public Administration, 2nd Edition. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. Yin, R. K. (2014). Case Study Research: Design and Methods (Applied Social Research Methods) 5th Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications

ZQA 7002 Research Project

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Upon completion of the course, students are able to: 1. Analyse critically literature on how issues facing society become

public policies. 2. Apply public policy development and planning theories in

research. 3. Produce a research report on policy making impact to specific

groups.


The research exercise will focus on contexts in which public policy is made and implemented. Students have to analyze how people's lives are affected by specific public policies. Specifically students will have to explore two common assumptions of public policy in his/her research, that are public policy is informed by the beliefs and values people have about the issues of our society and public policies do not solve society's problems instead, policies are ongoing strategies that structure our lives and coordinate our behaviour.


Continuous Assessment : 100%

Main References:

Independent Evaluation Group World Bank (IEGWB). (2010). Cost Benefit Analysis in World Bank Project. 2010. Washington DC: The World Bank. Dinsmore, P. C., & Cabanis-Brewi, J. (2010). The AMA Handbook of Project Management (3rd Ed.). New York: American Managment Asspciation. Hartley, J., Donaldson, C., Skelcher, C. & Wallace, M. (Eds.). (2008). Managing to Improve Public Services. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

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ZQA 7003 Fundamental of Public Policy


Upon completion of the course, students are able to: 1. Analyse critically how social issue(s) became public policy. 2. Explain how policy impacts a certain group of the society. 3. Craft policy that has impact on certain group of society.


This course is designed to introduce students to the public policy -making process. An important part of the course will involve developing an understanding of the role of government, policy environment and what "public policy" means. The course will consider why some problems reach the public agenda, why some solutions are adopted and others rejected, and why some policies appear to succeed while others appear to fail. This is essentially a process aspect of the course which will be further substantiated by a focus on some contemporary and pressing policy areas.



Main References:

Anderson, J. E. (2009). Public Policymaking. (7th ed). Boston: Houghton Mifflin. Kraft, M. E., & Furlong, S. R. (2015). Public Policy: Politics, Analysis & Alternatives.5th Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: CQ Press. Morcol, G. (2007). Handbook of Decision Making, ed. CRC Press: Florida.

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ZQA 7004 Politics, Development and Public Policy


Upon completion of the course, students are able to: 1. Produce empirical research for development. 2. Apply empirical study knowledge in research 3. Evaluate technical facts in empirical studies to understand level

of development.


In this course students will learn to analyse combination of policies that may bring about the best development outcomes. Students will be trained to identify the features of public policies that are critical in explaining development outcomes. Students will be exposed to cases of countries/regions that lag behind other countries/regions in the quality of the features of public policies. Students will be made aware that policy features depend on the quality of government institutions such as the independence of the judiciary, the quality of the civil service, and the institutionalization of political parties.



Main References:

Barma, N. (2011). Rents to Riches? The Political Economy of Natural Resource-led Development. Washington-DC: World Bank.

Gerarded, H. (2007). Surviving the Century: Facing climate chaos andother global challenges. London: Earthscan. Hulme, D., A. Savoia and K. Sen. (2014). “Governance as a Global Development Goal? Setting, Measuring and Monitoring the Post-2015 Development Agenda.” Effective States for 47 Inclusive Development Research Centre Working Paper 32. Manchester, United Kingdom: University of Manchester. Merchado, F., Scartascini and M. Tommasi. (2011). “Political Institutions and Street Protests in Latin America”. Journal of Conflict Resolution 55 (3) 340-365. Sumner, A., & Tribe, M. (2008). International Development Studies: Theories and Methods in Research and Practice. London: Sage. Herbert Girardet, (Paperback – 28 Oct 2008). Surviving the Century: Facing Climate Chaos and Other Global Challenges.

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ZQA 7005 Economics for Policy Makers


Upon completion of the course, students are able to: 1. Illustrate how micro and macro-economic variables are in

tandem with public policy. 2. Apply understanding of fiscal and monetary policy to

development. 3. Evaluate the impact of the economy on public policy and vice

versa.


This course will expose students to economy as an intellectual discipline and as an important contributor to understanding of the ways in which public policy is formulated and evaluated. Students will also be exposed to how micro and macro-economic analysis could help policy-makers understand diverse issues such as household behaviour on health and education, also international issues such as influence of international fiscal and monetary policies on the progress of the country development programmes.



Main References:

Atkinson, A. B. and Stiglitz, J. E. (1980), Lectures on Public Economics, McGraw Hill. McEachern, W. (2009). Macroeconomic Principles: A Contemporary Introduction (8th Ed.). Mason, Ohio: South-Western Cengage Learning. Fischer, F., Miller, G., & Sidney, M. (2007). Handbook of Public Policy Analysis, Theory, Politics and Methods. Florida: Taylor & Francis. Lipsey, R. P. & Freeman, H. (2004). Evaluation: A Systematic Approach. California: Sage Rosen, H. S. & Gayer, T. (2008). Public Finance (8th Ed.). Boston: McGraw Hill. Tucker, I. B. (2008). Economics for Today’s World. (5th Ed.). South Western: Mason, Thomson. Atkinson, A. B. and Stiglitz, J. E. (2015), Lectures on Public Economic,. Princeton University Press.

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ZQA 7006 Management and Public Policy


Upon completion of the course, students are able to: 1. Apply management tools in policy making. 2. Analyse problems in public sector from various aspects. 3. Evaluate organisation capability and limitations in public

management.


In this course students will be introduced to the components of action and interaction of public and private organizations handling public and private needs. Options and limitation in making choices is taken into consideration from the perspective of reform and new management practice in public administration.



Main References:

McNabb, D. (2010). Case Research in Public Management. New York: M.E. Sharpe. Donaldson, H. J. Skelcher, C. & Wallace, M. (2008). Managing to Improve Public Services. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Donijo, R. (Ed.). (2005). Handbook of Public Sector Economics. Florida: Marcel Dekker. Levi-Faur, D. & Vigoda-Gadot, E. (Eds.). (2004). International Public Policy and Management: Policy Learning Beyond Regional, Cultural, and Political Boundaries. Marcel Dekker: New York.

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ZQA 7007 Cost and Benefit Analysis


Upon completion of the course, students are able to: 1. Analyse project and programme by using cost and benefit

analysis. 2. Apply spreadsheets for actual cost benefit calculations. 3. Evaluate government economic report on project and

programme development.


The purpose of this course is to develop a sound understanding of the basic tools of financial and economics analysis of projects and the theoretical framework for modern cost benefit analysis (CBA). The broad purpose of CBA is to help project evaluation and social decision making. More specifically, the objective is to facilitate the more efficient allocation of society's resources. Emphasis will be placed on case studies with particular stress on the handling of environmental issues, and applications in the context of developing countries.



Main References:

Independent Evaluation Group World Bank. (2010). Cost Benefit Analysis in World Bank Project. 2010. Washington DC: The World Bank. Priemus, H., Flyvbjerg, B. & Wee, Bert van. (2008). Decision-Making on Mega-Projects Cost–Benefit Analysis, Planning and Innovation. Cheltenhan: Edward Elgar. Brent, R. J. (2006). Applied Cost–Benefit Analysis. Northampton, Massachusetts: Edward Elgar. Zerbe, R.O. and Dively, D. D. (2006). A Primer for Benefit Cost Analysis. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.

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ZQA 7008 Public Sector Budgetting


Upon completion of the course, students are able to: 1. Prepare a budget that is acceptable to an organization. 2. Analyse the influence of politics in the preparation of a public

budget. 3. Evaluate the effectiveness of public budgets and projects.


This course will expose students to the method of obtaining, placing, and using resources to support organisational programmes that are capable of fulfilling public demands. This course will emphasise budget formats, processes, and policies as well as the influence of politics in the preparation and approval of budgets.



Main References:

Musell, R. M. (2009). Understanding Government Budgets: A Practical Guide. New York: Routledge. Rubin, I. S. (2006). The Politics of Public Budgeting: Getting, Spending, Borrowing and Balancing. New York: Chatham House. Rosenbloom, D. H., Kraychuk, R., & Calkin, R. (1989). Public Administration – Understanding Management, Politics and Law in the Public Sector. London: McGraw Hill. David Rosenbloom, Robert Kravchuk, Richard Clerkin. (2014). Public Administration: Understanding Management, Politics, and Law in the Public Sector 8th Edition. McGraw-Hill Companies, The

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ZQA 7009 Law and Public Policy


Upon completion of the course, students are able to: 1. Apply the facts of law on public policy. 2. Analyse critically the impact of law on public policy. 3. Evaluate current issues that relate to national, regional and

international laws.


This course is designed to give students exposure to a broad array of scholarship, touching upon the intersection of law and matters of public policy. Students will attend talks and seminars in law and other fields (political science, economics and humanities) and will present policy papers on current public policy issues. Particular attention will be devoted to current issues, such as land use, religion, economy, and social reform.



Main References:

Alexander, K. (2009). Economic Sanctions: Law and Public Policy. Cambridge: Palgrave Macmillan. Cortese, A. J. (2004). Walls and Bridges: Social Justice and Public Policy. New York: State University of New York Press. Frost, B. (2008). Terrorism, Crime, and Public Policy. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Ginsburg, T. (2003). Judicial Review in New Democracies: Constitutional Courts in Asian Cases. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Gornick, J.C., & Meyers, M. K. (2005). Families that Work: Policies for Reconciling Parenthood and Employment. New York: Russel Sage. Hart, H.L.A. (2008). Punishment and Responsibility: Essays in the Philosophy of Law. Oxford: Oxford Press. Lalumiere, M., Harris, G.T., Quinsey, V.L., Rice, M. E. (2005). The Causes Of Rape: Understanding Individual Differences in Male Propensity for Sexual Aggression. New York: APA.

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ZQA 7010 Education Policy


Upon completion of the course, students are able to: 1. Identify major aspects of education policy, direction, goals,

strengths and weaknesses. 2. Analyse critically major issues in the formulation of education

policy framework. 3. Evaluate the relationship between education policy issues and

national socioeconomic development.


In this course students will be introduced to fundamental concepts of education policy elements and structure. Identifications of education framework policy, will be discussed and analysed from both national and international perspectives. A case study of education policy formulation and its development with respect to policy goals and in relations to the law will be introduced. The education policy framework, reforms and transformation in relation to the role of ICT, human resource development and macro socioeconomic development planning will be examined in the context of the overall national development strategies.



Main References:

Ahmad, H. (2011). Tranformation of Public Education in Malaysia: History, Policy and Management. Kuala Lumpur: UM. Sykes G. (2009). Handbook of Education Policy Research. New York: Routledge. Bajunid, I. (Ed.). (2008). Malaysia. From Traditional to Smart Schools. KL: Oxford Fajar. Ibrahim Ahmad Bajunid. (2009). Malaysia--From Traditional to Smart Schools: The Malaysian Educational Odyssey. Oxford University Press.

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ZQA 7011 Science and Technology Policy


Upon completion of the course, students are able to: 1. Interpret the relevant role of science and technology in public

policy. 2. Debate the impact of science and technology on growth and

development. 3. Analyze government vision and its capability in promoting

knowledge in science and technology. 4. Evaluate the existing science and technology related policy.


This course introduces the role of science and technology in policy making and the impacts to the country development. Evaluation of the existing science and technology policies and discussion of the approaches in the formulation of science and technology policies at national and international levels will be carried out.



Main References:

Hackett, E. J., Amsterdamska, O., Lynch, M., & Wajcman, J. (2008). The Handbook of Science and Technology Studies. Cambridge: MIT Press. Denton, P.H. & Restivo, S. (2008). Battleground: Science and Technology. California: Greenwood Cannell, W. & Dankbaar, B. (2001), Technology Management and Public Policy in the European Union. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

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ZQA 7012 Sustainable Development Policy


Upon completion of the course, students are able to: 1. Underline the importance of incorporating the concept of

sustainability in development planning and policy. 2. Apply multi-disciplinary knowledge for decision and policy

making on sustainable development issues. 3. Integrate critical environmental factors in resolving sustainable

development challenges. 4. Justify sustainable development issues with multiple

perspective, critical and analytical thinking.


This course introduces the concept of sustainable development and the relationship of economy, social and environment aspects in the development of policies related to sustainability. Multi-disciplinary knowledge, precautionary principle, cost benefit analysis, integrated economic and environmental accounting and multi criteria analysis are applied in the formulation of sustainable development policies at national and international levels.



Main References:

Kumar, P. (2008). Economics of Environment and Development. London: Taylor & Francis. Hayward, F. H. (2006). Index of Leading Environmental Indicators 2 0 0 6 The Nature and Sources of Ecological Progress in the U.S. and the World (11th ed.). San Francisco: Pacific Research Institute. Godish. T. (2004) Air Quality (4th ed.). Boca Raton, London: Lewis Publishers. Ison, S., & Peake, S. W. (2002). Environmental Issues and Policies (1st

ed.). New York: Pearson. Pinninti, K. R. (2000). Sustainable Development: Economics and Policy, New York: Blackwell.

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ZQA 7013 Foreign Policy


Upon completion of the course, students are able to: 1. Analyze the impact of a changing global environment on the

foreign policy orientation and external relations of certain countries.

2. Analyse critically the role and influence of leadership on the foreign policy orientation and diplomacy of certain states.

3. Apply internal indicators in the formulation of foreign policy and international diplomacy.


This course will introduce students to the impact of the global environment on the shape of foreign policy, and also the influence of domestic factors towards the outward orientation of a country. In addition, the role of complementary factors such as leadership will be elaborated. The emerging role of non-state or non-traditional actors in the formation of foreign policy will also be critically discussed. These include the mass media, non-governmental organisations, and corporate interests.



Main References:

Kegley, C. W. & Witkopft, E. (2009). World Politics: Trend and Transformation. New York: Wadsworth. Neack, L. (2008). The New Foreign Policy. New York: Rowman & Littlefield Smith, S., Hadfield, A., & Dunne, T. (2007). Foreign Policy: Theories, Actors, Cases. Oxford: OUP. Hermann, C. (1987). New Directions in the Study of Foreign Policy. New York: Routledge.

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SPONSORSHIP

AUN-DPPnet Fellowship

University of Malaya was officially credited to lead the AUN-DPPnet fellowship, a

collaboration between ASEAN University Network and the Disability Public Policy Network in

2014 through the support from the Nippon Foundation. University of Malaya is selected to be

one of the partner universities for the AUN-DPPnet Fellowship.

University of Malaya was listed as the top three universities in the ASEAN region to assist in

the teaching of students from the Institute of Disability and Public Policy (IDPP) - Comparative

and Disability Policy (CIDP) Masters Programme, hosted by the American University,

Washington, D.C.

INPUMA plays a prominent role in the AUN-DPPnet Fellowship as the first residential

programme established at the University of Malaya. The residential nature of the fellowship

allowed for face-to-face teaching and learning interactions.

The 7th Residential College of University of Malaya was chosen as the home of the AUN-

DPPnet fellows because it was well-equipped with all the support facilities to cater to the

needs of the Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). Among these facilities are:

Special canteen;

Library;

Special learning room;

Brail pathway; and

Accessibility ramp.

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CONTACT US

International Institute Of

Public Policy & Management (INPUMA)

Level 3

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