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· Human Resource Management
· Communication Studies
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education programs that include 15 centers in
the US, and an online program and independent
study program in Hong Kong, Singapore and
Malaysia.
HELP College of Arts and Technology
conducts the Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration, the Bachelor of Science in
Psychology, the Bachelor of Science in
Communication Studies, the Bachelor of
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the Bachelor of Science in Marketing from UIU.
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Before being appointed President, Dr Duffy was Upper
Iowa’s senior Vice President for Academic Extension,
with responsibility for off-campus programs at the UIU
education centres in the US and the UIU distance
education programs globally. Before UIU, Dr Duffy
served 12 years as Executive Director at the University of
Tennessee at Martin. Dr Duffy’s extensive research on
student persistence and performance was published in
the book A Critical Examination of the Advanced
Placement Program (Harvard Education Press, 2010).
Dr Duffy is a graduate of the US Military Academy at
West Point. He served 20 years as an officer in the US
Army, where held numerous leadership positions
involving planning, organizing, managing resources and
equipment and recruiting in locations around the world.
He retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel.
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The President
Upper Iowa University
Upper Iowa University (UIU), founded in 1857, is a private, not-for-profit comprehensive university. UIU has a
traditional residential campus in Fayette, Iowa, and 19 off-campus educational centers in the United States.
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In addition, UIU has educational centers in Hong Kong and Malaysia.
Why
Upper Iowa University
@ HELP CAT?
Flexibility of
Transfer
Direct Entry
after SPM!
Credit transfer
Credit transfer and
exemptions for
holders of Diploma,
IB and ADTP
transcripts
Option of completing
the final year at UIU or
transfer to other US
universities (2 years)
Go straight into an
American degree
program from a
prestigious university
Accreditation
Accredited by the US
Higher Learning
Commission (HLC),
North Central Association
(NCA) & Malaysian
Qualifications Agency
(MQA)
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Connected
Location of a UIU
office at HELP CAT
for consultation
and ease of
communication
Why Upper Iowa University
Student Clubs
Ideal
Lecturer-Student
ratio of 1:30
Character building,
leadership nurturing, and
Interactive, critical &
analytical thinking
through a large number
of clubs and societies
Emphasis on
Coursework
Less emphasis on exams
and greater concentration
on coursework (projects and
presentations) develops
all-round skills effectively
Enables closer monitoring
of progress, resulting in
interactive and more
effective learning
Visiting
Professors
from UIU
Selected subjects will
be taught by senior
academics
with PhDs from UIU
Wide range of
Career Options
Consultancy, banking &
finance, management,
psychology, marketing &
retailing, operations &
management, media
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HELP College of Arts and Technology (HELP CAT)
HELP CAT offers a wide range of
Technology (HELP CAT) campus
innovative academic, professional
at Fraser Business Park, Sungai
and vocational programmes as
provide credit transfer options and
Besi, is part of the multi-campus
shown below.
competency training.
• Top-rated partners, including the
The HELP benchmark for quality
University of London and the
education and academic
Lumpur (KL), the College enables
Anglia Ruskin University (UK)
achievement will continue to
students to enjoy the benefits of
provide more options for academic
distinguish our enterprise at
living and learning in metropolitan
and career development
HELP CAT.
development of the HELP Group.
Located within the city of Kuala
KL with access to excellent
• Professional programmes such
facilities and top academic and
as the internationally renowned
professional expertise.
Association of Chartered Certified
The city Light Rail Transit (LRT)
Accountants (ACCA) and Certified
network connects the College to
Accounting Technician (CAT)
all suburban areas of KL.
programmes.
A purpose-designed campus,
Datuk Dr Paul Chan, Chairman of the HELP CAT Board (2L) and
Dr William Duffy, President of Upper Iowa University (2R) pose
with Dr Choong Yeow Wei (L), President and CEO of HELP CAT and Ismael
Betancourt, Vice President of UIU (R), after the
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• A wide range of diploma and
The HELP College of Arts and
signing of the MOU for the delivery of UIU programs at HELP CAT.
short courses are available to
STATE-OF-THE-ART-FACILITIES
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology
N/311/6/0076(MQA/PA 6181)01/21
Upper Iowa University’s psychology program offers you a solid foundation in the methods of psychology, an
understanding of behavior from a psychological content perspective and practical experience in the community.
Graduates are well-prepared to pursue graduate degrees in several fields of psychology, including developmental
psychology, educational psychology, school psychology, sports psychology, forensic psychology, counselling and
clinical psychology, community mental health, cognitive psychology, personality and social psychology, as well as
industrial and organizational psychology.
Year 1 and Year 2
• English Composition I
• Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies
• College Algebra with Applications
• Introduction to Philosophy
• General Biological Sciences
• Critical Thinking
• Introduction to Computer Applications and Technology • General Psychology
• Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) /
Bahasa Komunikasi 3
• Strategic Planning for Entrepreneurs
• Community Service
• English Composition II
• World History Since 1500
• Public Speaking
• Elementary Statistics
• Introduction to Art / Group Dynamics
• Conflict Resolution
• Introduction to Environmental Science
• Malaysian Economy
• Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
• Human Biology and Nutrition
Year 3 and Year 4
• Marketing Principles
• Social Gerontology
• Research Methods
• Internship
• Skills and Strategies in the Helping Professions
• Interpersonal Communication
• Learning and Memory
• Developmental Psychology: Birth to Adolescence
• Abnormal Psychology
• Developmental Psychology:
• Personality
Young Adulthood to Late Adulthood
• Motivation
• Social Psychology
• Human Growth, Development and Guidance
• Biology and Behavior
• Substance Abuse
• Industrial Psychology
• Cognition
• Issues and Ethics in the Helping Profession
• Organizational Behavior
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Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies
N/321/6/0191(MQA/PA 6180)01/21
Upper Iowa University’s communication studies program prepares you for a career in corporate communications,
public relations, journalism, advertising, government relations, business writing and much more. The
communication major combines courses in communication with a thorough grounding in the liberal arts. In
addition, two marketing courses are required. Students are encouraged to develop special competencies in their
areas of interest, they may take advanced courses in video production, professional writing, advertising or public
relations. Many employers rank communication skills as the most important qualification when considering
prospective employees.
Year 1 and Year 2
• English Composition I
• Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies
• College Algebra with Applications
• Introduction to Philosophy
• General Biological Sciences
• General Psychology
• Introduction to Computer Applications and Technology • Strategic Planning for Entrepreneurs
• Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) /
Bahasa Komunikasi 3
• Critical Thinking
• Community Service
• English Composition II
• World History Since 1500
• Public Speaking
• Communication Theory
• Introduction to Art / Group Dynamics
• Human Growth, Development and Guidance
• Introduction to Environmental Science
• Malaysian Economy
• Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
• Human Biology and Nutrition
Year 3 and Year 4
• Marketing Principles
• Digital Photography and Editing
• News Editing
• Internship
• Principles of Interviewing
• Advertising Design
• Elementary Statistics
• Introduction to Graphic Design
• TV Production
• Digital Imaging
• Business and Professional Communication
• Digital Illustration
• Feature Writing
• Typography
• Writing for Media
• Personal Selling
• Publication Design
• Organizational Communication
• Communications Ethics
• Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications
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Bachelor of Science in Financial Management
N/343/6/0199(MQA/PA 6631)01/21
Upper Iowa University’s financial management program is designed to equip the students with in depth
understanding in financial area and allow for practical application in the workplace. With the knowledge and skills
provided, students are prepared for a wide-array of career in financial sector including the accountancy firm,
multinational corporations and any government agencies.
Year 1 and Year 2
• English Composition I
• Macroeconomics Principles
• College Algebra with Applications
• Accounting Principles I
• General Biological Sciences
• General Psychology
• Introduction to Computer Applications and Technology • Strategic Planning for Entrepreneurs
• Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) /
Bahasa Komunikasi 3
• Introduction to Philosophy
• Accounting Principles II
• English Composition II
• Community Service
• Microeconomics Principles
• Elementary Statistics
• Introduction to Art / Introduction to Cultural Anthropology • Public Speaking
• Introduction to Environmental Science
• Malaysian Economy
• Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies
• Critical Thinking
Year 3 and Year 4
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• Business Ethics
• Quantitative Decisions in Business
• Management Information Systems
• Human Resource Management
• Management Principles
• Strategic Management
• Business Law I
• Leadership Theory / Managerial Cost Accounting
• Corporate Financial Management
• Labor Relations and Negotiation
• Money and Capital Markets
• Internship
• Marketing Principles
• Management Cases / International Finance
• Investments
• Intermediate Financial Management
• Risk Management
• Economics of International Trade
• Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
• Industrial Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
N/345/6/0907(MQA/PA 6633)04/21
Upper Iowa University’s human resource management program is designed to equip students with the knowledge
of contemporary human resource management (HRM) practices and its strategic relevance in business. Students
will develop strategies to manage people and construct workplace arrangements that respond to organizational
and human needs. Students will be kept up-to-date with the new roles and responsibilities of HRM to suit today’s
globalized work environment.
Year 1 and Year 2
• English Composition I
• Macroeconomics Principles
• College Algebra with Applications
• Accounting Principles I
• General Biological Sciences
• General Psychology
• Introduction to Computer Applications and Technology • Strategic Planning for Entrepreneurs
• Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) /
Bahasa Komunikasi 3
• Introduction to Philosophy
• Accounting Principles II
• English Composition II
• Critical Thinking
• Microeconomics Principles
• Elementary Statistics
• Introduction to Art / Introduction to Cultural Anthropology • Public Speaking
• Introduction to Environmental Science
• Malaysian Economy
• Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies
• Community Service
Year 3 and Year 4
• Business Ethics
• Quantitative Decisions in Business
• Management Information Systems
• Corporate Financial Management
• Human Resource Management
• Labor Relations and Negotiation
• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership Theory
• Business Law I
• Cross-cultural Leadership
• International Management
• Personnel Selection and Evaluation
• Marketing Principles
• Compensation and Benefits Management
• Training and Development
• Industrial Psychology
• Management Principles
• Internship
• Strategic Management
• Group Dynamics
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Bachelor of Science in Marketing
N/345/6/0906(MQA/PA 6632)04/21
Upper Iowa University’s marketing program is designed to equip the student with the latest theories and practices
in business marketing including how to communicate information on products and services to the target market.
Graduates of this programme will acquire decision-making skills and able to understand consumers’ needs.
Year 1 and Year 2
• English Composition I
• Strategic Planning for Entrepreneurs
• College Algebra with Applications
• Macroeconomics Principles
• General Biological Sciences
• Accounting Principles I
• Introduction to Computer Applications and Technology • General Psychology
• Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) /
Bahasa Komunikasi 3
• Introduction to Philosophy
• Accounting Principles II
• English Composition II
• Community Service
• Microeconomics Principles
• Elementary Statistics
• Third Language (French/Spanish/Italian/Korean) /
• Public Speaking
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
• Introduction to Environmental Science
• Malaysian Economy
• Critical Thinking
• Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies
Year 3 and Year 4
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• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing Management
• Management Information Systems
• Quantitative Decisions in Business
• Global Marketing
• Economics of International Business
• Business Law I
• Business Ethics
• Personal Selling
• International Management
• Marketing Principles
• Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications
• Management Principles
• Marketing Research
• Strategic Management
• Marketing Cases
• Retailing
• Internship
• Corporate Financial Management
• Sales Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
N/340/6/0603(MQA/PA 6630)01/21
Upper Iowa University’s business administration program offers students an opportunity to combine business
knowledge and skills with a variety of specific study areas including international business, online business,
management of events and sustainable enterprises. The UIU business program ensures a meaningful learning
experience via a mix learning modes that allows flexibility in a collaborative learning environment. Students may
engage with industry through the special coop internship programs, placement, and/or work experience options
during the program.
Year 1 and Year 2
• English Composition I
• Macroeconomics Principles
• College Algebra with Applications
• Accounting Principles I
• General Biological Sciences
• General Psychology
• Introduction to Computer Applications and Technology • Strategic Planning for Entrepreneurs
• Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) /
Bahasa Komunikasi 3
• Introduction to Philosophy
• Accounting Principles II
• English Composition II
• Community Service
• Microeconomics Principles
• Elementary Statistics
• Introduction to Art / Introduction to Cultural Anthropology • Public Speaking
• Introduction to Environmental Science
• Malaysian Economy
• Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies
• Critical Thinking
Year 3 and Year 4
• Business Ethics
• Production and Operations Management
• Management Information Systems
• Quantitative Decisions in Business
• Marketing Principles
• Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications /
• Business Law I
New Venture Creation
• Corporate Financial Management
• Consumer Behavior / Global Marketing
• Money and Capital Market / International Finance
• Leadership Theory
• Management Principles
• Labor Relations and Negotiation
• Human Resource Management
• Economics of International Trade
• Management Cases
• Strategic Management
• Investments
• International Management
• Internship
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Entry requirements
• Minimum of 5 credits in SPM/O-Levels with a pass in English and Mathematics. For BSc in Finance, a
credit in English. For BSc in Psychology, a pass in Science and Mathematics.
• Minimum Grade B in 5 subjects in UEC.
• HELP’s Foundation in Arts or Foundation in Science.
• Pass in Diploma / STPM / A-Level / Canadian Pre-University / Australian Matriculation / South Australian
Matriculation / Ontario Secondary School Diploma / American Degree Transfer Program.
• Minimum 24 grade in International Baccalaureate.
• 12 years of schooling with accredited certificate from home country.
Intakes • January, May & August
UIU 4+0 programs deliver an
American Education of unmatched value
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One academic year at the UIU campus in US (airfare and accommodation paid for)
Opt for a Double Major at no extra cost
Direct entry after SPM – graduate with an American degree in 4 years
Selected courses taught by UIU senior academic staff in Malaysia
Continuous course assessment with less emphasis on exams
Internship program for industrial and practical experience
Opportunities to live and work in the US
Includes one
academic year of study
at Upper Iowa University*
Registered students will be sent to study for one year at
Upper Iowa University campus in Iowa, US at no extra cost.
The program will cover:
• Community projects in Fayette, the home of UIU,
to nurture leadership, teamwork, teambuilding
and enhance communication skills
• Attending classes in 4 subjects
• Study tour to Detroit, Minneapolis or Chicago
• Experiencing the US lifestyle, academic life,
and cultural immersion and networking
with US and international students.
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*Subject to US visa approval
Added value
Senior Academics with doctorate degrees
Dr Petra Speier-Werner
Dr Kurt Bruder
BEcon, MA Social Behavioural Sciences (Tübingen),
PhD Business Economics & Social Sciences (Hamburg)
BA Communications, MA Communications (Michigan State),
MEd (Texas Tech), PhD Communication (Texas, Austin)
Dr Petra Speier-Werner teaches management and
psychology courses in the UIU programs at HELP CAT. She
has worked for the German federal government, at Deloitte
Business Consulting, and for one of the biggest German
NGOs in poverty eradication. She has worked in Europe,
Latin America and Africa. She has been an independent
international consultant, coach and a lecturer. Her areas of
interest are: Organizational Development, Management
and Leadership, Strategy Develop- ment and
Implementation, Quality Management, Monitoring and
Evaluation, Social Psychology, Motivation and Action, Work
and Task Analysis and Design, and Project Management.
Dr Speier-Wer- ner loves to teach and support students
and organizations to grow.
Dr Kurt Bruder teaches communication courses in the UIU
programs at HELP CAT. He is a communication
scholar-teacher, trained psychotherapist, and student of
spiritual development. Dr Bruder has trained
communication professionals in skill areas like public
speaking, interpersonal and intercultural communication,
communication theory and persuasion. In the UIU-HELP
CAT campus, he is presently teaching News Editing,
Feature Writing, and Writing for Media, and guiding
students approaching graduation in their Senior Projects.
Dr Bruder is the author of several books. He is also a
recording artist.
Dr Siri Roland Xavier
LLB (Hons) (London), MBA (CSturt), DBA (UoN, Australia)
Dr Chandran Abraham
BEd (TESOL) (Heriot-Watt), MSc (TESL) (UPM), PhD (UKM),
PG Counselling Cert (Moray House Inst of Ed),
Advanced Teaching Cert (STTI), Basic Teaching Cert (LI), CILT (UK)
Dr Chandran has more than 30 years’ experience
as a teacher trainer. He has worked in organizations
in the government and private sectors. His areas of
specialization include English for Specific
Purposes, Public Speaking, Corporate
Communication Skills, Independent Learning,
Critical and Creative Thinking Skills, IELTS,
Business Communication, TOEFL, Business Ethics,
Writing Skills, TESL Methodology, Research
Methodology, Curriculum and Syllabus Design and
Assessment. Dr Chandran was awarded the Fethi
Azaiez/Stanley Ndeke Memorial Prize from
Edinburgh University for strengthening relations
between overseas and home students.
Dr Xavier started his career with Andersen Consulting providing
consultation services to the local banking industry. He was the
co-founder and Country Manager of the Malaysian E-Pulp n Paper
country office for 8 years. Since 2009, he has been the National Team
Leader for the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), the world’s
foremost study of Entrepreneurship. He is a member of the National
Successful Transgenerational Entrepreneurship Practices (STEP), a
global applied research initiative that establishes learning partnerships
between academics and business families. He is also a Board Member
of the Global Entrepreneurship Research Association (GERA) and a
founding member of The Babson Collaborative for Entrepreneurship
Education. He is a keen researcher and keynote speaker and has
presented papers at conferences globally. Since 2012 he has been an
Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Global Entrepreneurship
Research and a Reviewer of Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies.
He was awarded the National Outstanding Researcher Award –
Entrepreneurship, Private University Category, 2015 by the Ministry of
Higher Education, Malaysia. His consultancy and corporate training
include companies like Petronas, Toyota Tsusho, SME Bank, Maybank,
CIMB and local universities. His research interests include
Entrepreneurial Policy, Innovation Management and Development,
Corporate Entrepreneurship and International Business Management.
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Dr Mehran Rostamzadeh
Dr Mukunda Kumar MS Nair
BA (Clinical Psychology) (Hons) (Shiraz), MA (Islamic Azad Univ),
PhD (MMU), PhD (UKM)
BPharm (USM), LLB (London), CLP,
MBA (UPM), DBA (UUM)
Dr Mehran has taught psychology since 1994 at
universities around the world such as Khorasgan
Azad University, Karaj Azad University, Isfahan
University (Iran), Raffles School of Psychology,
INTI International University and Upper Iowa
University. He also practised as a counselling
psychologist and psychotherapist for 18 years and
worked for various industries as a psychologist,
researcher, manager and tutor. Dr Mehran’s
fascination with the topics of place attachment in
human behavior and the psychology of suicide
resulted in his completing two PhD degrees on
those subjects at universities in Malaysia. He has
published articles in international journals. Dr
Mehran’s research Interests are mental health,
stress, sense of place, Utopia, and suicide.
Dr Mukunda’s extensive work experience covers
education, pharmacy and the medical and
corporate sectors. He has held senior managerial
positions in pharmaceutical companies in
Malaysia. His academic career includes teaching
MBA and undergraduate students in the
collaborative programs of the universities of
Nottingham-Trent, East London, Southern
Queensland, Coventry, Greenwich, Upper Iowa,
Sunderland and Southern Cross. He is a certified
trainer for the Human Resource Development
Council and for Six Seconds, an international
organization dedicated to the awareness of
emotional intelligence. Dr Mukunda is a freelance
trainer in the employment and labor laws of
Malaysia, HRM and emotional intelligence. He is a
member of the Malaysian Institute of Management
and sits on the Pharmacy Board of Malaysia.
Dr Shoba Gunarasa
BCM (Lincoln), MM (Newcastle),
PhD (AeU)
Dr Vincent Wee Eng Kim
BA, MA (Marketing) (Northumbria), PhD (UNISEL),
Dip Graphic Design (MIA), CIM, LCCI
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A graphic designer by profession, Dr Wee diverted
into advertising and marketing. He is currently a
marketing and brand consultant and an adjunct
professor for the Upper Iowa University program at
HELP CAT. He has more than 20 years of working
experience as art director, management
consultant, post production executive and client
servicing. He has worked with Deloitte
Management Consultant and System Televisyen
Malaysia (TV3). He has written nine books on
branding and advertising. His most recent
consultation projects were undertaken for clients
like Metrojaya, Coffeeland and Freeprint. Dr Wee’s
current research interest is CSR and Branding.
Dr Shoba Gunarasa’s passion
for developing individuals to
fulfill their potential derives from
her experience as a department head
tasked to spearhead marketing and
logical feasibility studies for international
business expansion. Her specializations are
strategic analysis, strategy planning, decision
making and international business. Dr Shoba
lectures in management, strategy, marketing and
entrepreneurship courses for MBA programs of UK
and Australian partner Universities. Dr Shoba is a
Master’s level examiner in Global Corporate
Strategy for Sunderland University’s partner
universities worldwide. She is also a certified ISO
Auditor with 12 years’ corporate experience in
diverse industries here and abroad. She has
worked in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.
She is a member of the Board of Directors of the
Women’s Institute of Management Malaysia, which
is dedicated to leadership and skills training for
women in the ASEAN region and further afield.
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Distinguished alumni
of Upper Iowa University
John Mott
Winner of the Nobel Prize
for Peace for his work in
establishing international
student organizations that
worked to promote peace.
Dr Arlie V Bock
The founding father
of sports medicine.
William F Albright
Founder of Biblical
archaeology and
authenticator of the
Dead Sea Scrolls.
Founder of the Parker
Pen Company.
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