2017 (May Intake)
Academic Affairs Briefing
Date： 4/5/2017
Venue：B500
Time： 2pm- 4pm
CONTENTS:
1. Course Introduction
2. Registration and Course Selection
3. Compulsory language subjects &
Exemption
4. Non attendance & absence
5. Grading System & Appealing
6. Programme completion & graduation
Online Subject Registration
Session
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Due to the implementation of the GST, our payment
system will no longer be linked concurrently to
the online subject selection. Therefore, we will
offer two sessions of online subject selection:
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(1) Morning session: Payment before 8.30 AM
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12 PM (subject selection on the same day are
available from 2 PM~6 PM)
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(2) Afternoon session: Payment after 1 PM
(online subject selection MUST wait until
the next day)
Online subject selection, course
evaluation and checking results
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Students can log on to the website of New Era University College
at http://cmsserver.newera.edu.my/ to access subject selection,
course evaluation and checking the academic results every semester.
System of Online Subject Selection will be opened one week before
and after the semester begins 2 weeks while results checking is
opened in the whole year.
System of Online Course Evaluation will be opened 2 weeks before
the semester ends.
Duration of course selection for May semester: 8/5/17-23/3/17
Venue: Computer Area in Library.
* Please refer to the attachment for Online Subjects Selection
and Course Evaluation.
Programmes
– (B) Degree Programme
– (F) Foundation Course
– (D) Diploma Course
– (C) Certificate Course
Courses Introduction 1
Course Code
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Chinese Language & Literature (CL)
Information Technology (IT)
E-Commerce (EC)
Web Development (WD)
Media Studies (MS)
Guidance & Counselling Psychology(GC)
Journalism (OJ)
Radio & TV (RT)
Advertising (AP)
Accounting (AC)
Business Administration (BA)
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Visual Art (VA)
Graphic Design (GD)
Interior Design (ID)
Fashion & Textile Design (FT)
Drama & Visuals (DV)
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Teaching Chinese as a Second
Language (TCSL)
Business Studies & IT (BI)
Humanities & Social Sciences(HS)
Chinese Communication (CC)
Courses Introduction 2
Types of courses:
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C - Compulsory
E - Elective
CC - Common Compulsory (English Subjects)
* MPU Subjects: - Common Elective
U1 - Malaysian Studies, Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia, Hubungan Etnik
U2 - Bahasa Kebangsaan, Advanced Chinese/Intermediate Chinese/Basic Chinese Language
U3 – Common Electives (Choose 1)
U4 – Physical Education OR Community Service (2 Choose 1)
* MPU – Matapelajaran Umum
Online printing registration form
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Students can log on to the website
of New Era University College at
http://cmsserver.newera.edu.my/
for printing registration form every
semester.
Course Time table
L = Lecture
 T = Tutorial (select 1 only)
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 Download
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from:
http://www.newera.edu.my/currentStudent_cn.php
Compulsory language subjects 1
Chinese Language (not for BCL & TCSL)
a) Advanced Chinese －（1 semester, 2 credit hrs）
（UEC (Senior middle)／SPM holder with Chinese
language ）
b) Intermediate Chinese －（1 semester, 2 credit hrs）
（PMR holder with Chinese language ）
c) Beginner Chinese －（1 semester, 2 credit hrs）
（UPSR holder with Chinese language ）
d) Basic Chinese level I & II －（2 semesters,1 credit hr
each level）
(no Chinese qualification as the above /nonChinese speaker ）
Compulsory language subjects 2
Bahasa Kebangsaan A – 3 credits
* SPM holder, No Credit in BM have to take
Bahasa Kebangsaan A which offered in Mar
Semester.
* All UEC holder
（UEC certificates are not recognised by
government）。
* You will earn extra 3 credits.
Exemption subjects
a) Advanced Chinese Language
b) English Language
c) MPU Subjects
(Pengajian Malaysia, Tamadun Islam, Hubungan Etnik)
Conditional Exemption 1
For Advanced Chinese Language
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UEC, Grade A1、A2、B3、B4
SPM, Chinese Language/Literature,
Grade A+、A、ASTPM, Grade C or above
HSK, Grade 5 or above.
Students who exempted from Advanced Chinese
have to take “Ceramics Appreciation” or “Basic
Grammar” to replace the credits.
RM85 material fees for Ceramics Appreciation.
Conditional Exemption 2
For English language,
• IELTS, Band 6 or above
• TOEFL, minimum score of 560 /230 in
computer based test
• A-Level, Grade C or above
• Distinction in English language in
public examinations of other English
speaking countries
Conditional Exemption 3
For MPU Subjects,
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Pengajian Malaysia,
Tamadun Islam,
Hubungan Etnik,
Bahasa Kebangsaan
• Pass in MPU subjects of other colleges
Application procedures for
Credit Exemption
1. Fill in “Exemption application form”
(AA-Re-03)
2. Attached with photocopy of course results
3. Submit to Academic department before
23/5/2017.
Application procedures
for Maximum Credit Limit
1. Fill in “Maximum Credit
Limit/Retake Application Form”
(AA-Re-02)
2. Approved by Head of Department
3. Submit to Academic department before
the deadline.
Non attendance and Absence 1
 Students who cannot attend classes due to
specific reasons must apply for approval from
the head or deputy head of department.
• Non attendance: Cases with approval
• Absence: Cases without application or approval.
 The percentage of attendance for each course
must not be less than 80%.
 Exclusion from examination: A student who has
been absent from class for more than 20% of
the total credit hours for a particular course will
be BARRED from taking the examination for the
course. The result for the course will be
computed as ZERO.
Non attendance and Absence 2
 Non attendance reasons
( with proven documents are not considered as
absence).
• Sick leave (applied on the second day )
• family bereavement leave (applied within 5
days)
 Leave application should be approved by head
or deputy head of department.
 Leave applications after the deadline will be
considered as ABSENCE
Grading System
Grade
Scores
Grade Point
Remarks
A+
85%-100%
4.00
Outstanding
A
80%-84%
4.00
Excellent
A-
75%-79%
3.67
Good
B+
70%-74%
3.33
B
65%-69%
3.00
B-
60%-64%
2.67
C+
55%-59%
2.33
C
50%-54%
2.00
D+
45%-49%
1.67
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40%-44%
1.33
Sufficient for the
award of credit
E
30%-39%
1.00
Fail
F
0%-29%
0.00
Satisfactory
Pass
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For each subject, GP between 1.33 and 1.67(scores
between 40%-49%) will be indicated as “Sufficient for
the award of credit” and retake optional.
GP less than 1.33(scores between 0%-39%) is
considered “Fail” and the student has to re-take the
relevant subject.
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To fulfill minimum graduating requirement, a student
has to achieve Cumulative Grade Point Average
results (CGPA) of 2.0 and above.
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Calculation for the CGPA please refer to Students
Handbook.
Absence from Examination
• The result of student who is absent from
an examination without a valid reason
(including test, assignment and project)
will be computed as ZERO mark.
• The student will not be allowed to re-sit
and must retake the relevant subject.
Replacement Examination 1
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Students who are not able to sit for
examinations due to
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family bereavement
hospitalization for serious ailment or
unable to attend practical examinations due to proven
injuries
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have been approved to take leave are allowed to take the
examination once,
with the actual scores taken as the official results.
Replacement Examination 2
Students who are not able to sit for examinations due to
sick leave or are unable to attend practical examinations with
proven reasons
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have been approved to take leave are allowed to take the
examination once,
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with 60% of the actual score taken as the official results.
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Replacement of examination must be taken on the dates as
specified.
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For those who cannot attend on the specified dates, no reasons
whatsoever will be accepted for requests to arrange further
replacement.
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Application procedures
for Replacement Examination
1. Fill in “Replacement Examination
Application Form” (RO/FORM/6)
2. Approved by Head of Department
3. Submit to Academic department
before the deadline.
(Replacement examination should be applied 48 hours
within the related examination on)
Re-assessment application
procedures
• After results release, if the student
unsatisfied with his/her result, he/she
may apply for re-assessment.
• Fill in “Re-assessment Application
Form” (RO/FORM/7)
• Make payment at the Finance Office
• Fee: RM53 per subject
Cheating
• Should any cheating be detected, the
student will be given a ZERO score for the
subject.
• The student has to re-take the subject
concerned.
• If there is a second instance of cheating,
student will be suspended or expelled.
Re-sit Examination 1
For Current Graduates,
• Only for LAST subject
• Fee : RM128 each subject
Re-sit Examination 2
For MPU subjects
(*Bahasa Kebangsaan, Pengajian Malaysia, Tamadun Islam, Hubungan Etnik)
 Each student is entitled to re-sit ONCE for each
MPU subjects, the maximum score for the subject
shall be fixed at 50% .
 In the event of failure in the re-sit, student may
apply for a re-take of the subject concerned.
 Re-sit Fee: RM128 each subject.
Application procedures for
Re-sit
1. Fill in “Re-sit Application Form”
(RO/FORM/8)
2. Approved by Registrar’s Office
3. Make payment at the Finance
Office before the deadline.
4. Submit to Registrar’s Office before
the deadline.
Application procedures for Retake
1. Fill in “Maximum Credit Limit/Retake
Application Form” (AA-Re-02)
2. Approved by Head of Department
3. Make payment at the Finance Office
4. Submit to Academic department before the
deadline.
* Retake fee:
Diploma + Foundation + Certificate :
Current students: RM100 per credit hour
Deferred students: RM200 per credit hour
Degree : RM350 per subject
Withdrawal
• CGPA of less than 2.00 in two continuous
semesters, excluding those with special approval
from the Academic Committee will be terminated
from the course, BUT
• CGPA 1.70 and above can appeal to continue
studies
• CGPA 1.69 and below can re-register
• Please proceed to Registrar’s office
Programme completion and
graduation
• Students who are taking Certificate /
Foundation programmes are allowed to
proceed to the Diplomas or Degrees
programme , if:
• CGPA at least 2.00 or above and
• Complete the required courses and credits in
the specified time period.
Programme completion and
graduation
• Students who are taking the Diploma & Degree
programmes will be issued with the relevant
certificate, if:
• CGPA at least 2.00 or above and
• Complete the required courses and credits in
the specified time period.
• Credit requirements for completion please refer to Students
Handbook.
Commencement Ceremony
Date：5/5/17
Time：9.00 a.m.
Venue：B500
Faculty Induction Briefing
(5-5-2017, 1.00PM)
Program me
Venue
Business Studies & IT
(BBA, BFA, DBA, DAC, DIT, DWD, CBI)
B304
Chinese Language & Literature (BCL, FCC, CHS)
B303
Media Studies (BRT2+2, DMS)
B305
Education (ECE, TCSL, BECE, BTCSL)
C207
Drama & Visuals (DDV)
C206
Art & Design (BVA, DGD, DID, DFT, DVA)
C107
Vocational Programme
B309
Office of Academic Affairs
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Subjects selection
Exemption application
Course timetable
Course & Teaching matters
Registrar’s Office
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Registration matters
Course management
(withdrew/ expelled/ re-enrollment/
suspension/ transfer course)
Graduation matters
Transcripts
Results management
Examination matters
No application will be accepted
after the deadline
（Exemption、Retake、Appeal、Re-sit）
~Thank you~
Note: This presentation is for reference only. Please refer to the regulations in Student Handbook 2017.