Unirazak aims to shape young minds, intellectual leaders of tomorrow

30 December 2010


KUCHING: Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (Unirazak), established on Dec 18, 1997, was one of the first private universities in Malaysia.

ONE FOR THE ALBUM: (Seating from left) BPIEF finance Caren Christine Yee, BPIEF chairman Dorge Rajah, Unirazak Institut Pengurusan Dinamik chief executive Marzuki, finance director Hamizah Mohidin, admin and HR director Juriati Bujang with other Unirazak staff in a group photo.

Named after Malaysia’s second Prime Minister, the late Tun Abdul Razak, the university welcomed its first batch of 162 students in Sept 1998.
On Dec 21, 1998, the university was officially launched by Tun Abdul Razak’s eldest son, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak, the current Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Since then, Unirazak has become one of the first private learning institutions in Malaysia to receive the Sirim certification of ISO 9001:2000.

Additionally, the university has been awarded the prestigious MSC-status certification, a testament to the university’s commitment in integrating technology and innovation in its teaching and learning techniques.
Although Unirazak is a relatively new university, it is rapidly establishing itself as a centre for education.
Unirazak Sarawak Regional Centre, managed by Institut Pengurusan Dinamik Sarawak is an educational institution which manages programmes for Sarawak region.
Established in 1998, the institution offered top quality programmes ranging from Diploma to Bachelor’s Degree. Strategically located at Jalan Haji Taha, the campus is in close proximity to banks; a mosque, a Sikh temple, Tua Pek Kong temple, food court, and even shopping complexes, within walking distance.
The campus is easily accessed, as it is situated in the middle of Kuching City, with bus terminals, taxi stations and even ‘penambang’ jetties, connecting all routes toand- fro from the campus to the city.
The campus itself consists of a main building; Wisma Mornie and another adjoining block, Annex Block and has a capacity of fourteen lecture rooms, one main hall, three computer labs, one resource centre and one student common area.

All lecture rooms are fully air-conditioned and equipped with LCD and laptops to facilitate for a more interactive learning experience.

The computer labs, which have more than 100 computers all has Internet access and fully installed with all the relevant softwares required for students usage.

Even the campus itself is wired with WiFi which enables students to connect to the Internet wherever they are whether in classrooms, students’ common area, resource centre or even in the main lobby.
This is in line with Unirazak’s learning concept which combines face-to-face classes with its virtual online instructional support system (VOISS).

Students can gain access to their notes, tutorials and announcements online while being in a face-to-face class.
Their mission is to equip students with quality knowledge and skills that meet their personal growth needs and the expectations of chosen profession and industry through the provision of above average learning opportunities and educational support services.

Unirazak Sarawak Regional Centre offers six academic programmes at the diploma and undergraduate levels – Diploma in Management, Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons), Bachelor of Education (Hons), Bachelor of Management (Hons) and Bachelor of Hospitality Management (Hons).

All their academic programmes, which were developed through close consultation with business and industry partners, the public sector and professionals, are approved by Malaysian Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) and are developed to meet the high standards required by Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA).
 

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