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The Star
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Celebrating academic excellence
Prof Mohd Shukri (centre) posing with recipients of the Chancellor Gold Medal Award, President's Award and Mohd Shukri Yajid Outstanding Award. Almost 2,000 graduands receive scrolls at varsity's 35th convocation in Shah Alam THE 35th convocation ceremony of Management and Science University (MSU) witnessed the conferment of degrees and diplomas to 1,974 graduates, representing 126 academic programmes. The convocation saw 47 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) graduates, 64 Master's degree holders, 887 Bachelor's degree recipients and 976 Diploma holders. The Faculty of Information Sciences and Engineering (FISE) stood out for offering the highest number of programmes at 27, while the Faculty of Business Management and Professional Studies (FBMP) produced the largest graduating cohort, comprising 509 graduates. This year also marked the graduation of inaugural cohorts from three newly introduced programmes: Master in Counselling and Guidance, Master in Early Childhood Education and Bachelor in Liberal Arts (Hons). Presiding over the ceremony was Raja Muda of Kedah and MSU chancellor Tengku Sarafudin Badlishah Sultan Sallehuddin. Also in attendance were MSU president and founder Prof Tan Sri Dr Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid, vice-chancellor Prof Puan Sri Dr Junainah Abd Hamid, members of the university board and senior management. Five special excellence award categories were presented to 49 graduates. Sponsored by MSU Foundation, recipients received plaques, cash prizes and scholarships for postgraduate studies at MSU. They included Chancellor's Gold Medal winner Amelia Shafinaz Azmi Faez who graduated with a Bachelor in Liberal Arts (Hons); President's Award recipients Putri Ely Qistina Shariff who pursued a Bachelor in International Business (Hons) and Hana Nabilah Mustafa Kamal who graduated with Diploma in Graphic Design. The Mohd Shukri Yajid Outstanding Award went to Jesuvan Raj Paul, a Bachelor in Music Technology (Hons) graduand. A total of 26 Academic Awards and 19 Industry Awards were also given out. In a media statement, MSU said its collaboration with more than 2,000 industry partners, notably through its University Industry Advisory Panel (UIAP), has ensured the delivery of industry-relevant academic programmes. According to the 2024 Graduate Tracer Study by Higher Education Ministry, MSU recorded a graduate employability rate of 99%, with a graduate marketability rate of 99.7% – among the highest in the nation. This achievement is reinforced by recognition from Talentbank which named MSU the Employers' Choice of University 2025, as per the National Graduate Employability Index. This year marked the debut of the university in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, where it placed within the 801–1,000 band. It ranked 580th in QS World University Rankings 2025. The university also excelled in QS World University Rankings by subject in 2025, achieving top marks in Hospitality & Leisure Management where it ranked at 36th globally and second in Malaysia. It also placed the university's Art & Design within 51–100 globally and first in Malaysia while Business & Management Studies ranked 250th globally and fifth in Malaysia. MSU's Computer Science & Information Systems was ranked in 701–750 band globally and 20th in Malaysia while Medicine placed within 701–850 globally and 20th in Malaysia. Internationalisation efforts continue to be a pillar of MSU with Global Mobility Programme and Global Leadership Programme empowering students to develop skills in line with the university's motto: 'Transforming Lives, Enriching Future'. These initiatives are supported by the Scholarship for Mobility and International Learning Experiences, offered through MSU Foundation. MSU said it also maintains active collaborations with over 350 partner universities worldwide.
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
MSU's 35th Convocation Ceremony
IN celebration of a longstanding commitment to academic excellence, the 35th Convocation Ceremony of Management and Science University (MSU) will witness the conferment of degrees and diplomas to 1,974 graduates representing 126 academic programmes. The ceremony is being held over four sessions across two days at the university's Chancellor Hall. The convocation marks the successful completion of studies for 47 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) graduates, 64 Master's degree holders, 887 Bachelor's degree recipients, and 976 Diploma holders. The Faculty of Information Sciences and Engineering (FISE) stands out for offering the highest number of programmes — a total of 27, while the Faculty of Business Management and Professional Studies (FBMP) produced the largest graduating cohort, comprising 509 graduates. This year also marks a significant milestone with the graduation of the inaugural cohorts from three newly introduced programmes: Master in Counselling and Guidance, Master in Early Childhood Education, and Bachelor in Liberal Arts (Honours). Presiding over the ceremony was His Royal Highness Tengku Sarafudin Badlishah Ibni Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin, Crown Prince of Kedah, who serves as the Chancellor of MSU. Also in attendance were MSU President and Founder, Professor Tan Sri Dato' Wira Dr Mohd Shukri Ab. Yajid; Vice-Chancellor, Professor Puan Sri Datuk Dr Junainah Abd Hamid; members of the University Board, and senior management officials. In recognition of outstanding academic and co-curricular achievements, five special excellence award categories were presented to 49 distinguished graduates. These awards, sponsored by the Yayasan MSU, include plaques, cash prizes, and scholarships for postgraduate studies at MSU. Recipients included:Chancellor's Gold Medal: Amelia Shafinaz Azmi Faez , Bachelor in Liberal Arts (Hons); President's Award: Putri Ely Qistina Shariff, Bachelor in International Business (Hons) and Hana Nabilah Mustafa Kamal, Diploma in Graphic Design); Mohd Shukri Yajid Outstanding Award: Jesuvan Raj Paul, Bachelor in Music Technology (Hons); Academic Awards: 26 recipients as well as Industry Awards: 19 recipients Industry partners involved in the Industry Awards include: MSU Pharma Sdn Bhd; MSU Medical Centre; Betelcare Sdn Bhd; Affin Bank Berhad, National Heart Institute (IJN); Fire Fighter Industry Sdn Bhd; BilaBila Retail Sdn Bhd; Novatiq Scientific Sdn Bhd; Jsoft Solution Sdn Bhd; Foto Unigraduate Sdn Bhd; Arah Tenang Sdn Bhd; Mardhiyyah Hotel & Suites; Nelson's Franchise (M) Sdn Bhd; Beststar Travel Centre Sdn Bhd; Arba Travel; Focus Point Vision Care Group Sdn Bhd as well as BJC Foods (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd MSU's collaboration with more than 2,000 industry partners, notably through its University Industry Advisory Panel (UIAP), has ensured the delivery of industry-relevant, high-quality academic programmes. This has contributed to producing graduates who are not only competent and technically skilled but also holistic, well-balanced, and socially engaged. The university has undergone significant transformation to remain aligned with the evolving landscape of global and national higher education. Key performance indicators reflecting this transformation include graduate employability, industry engagement, entrepreneurship, internationalization, research and innovation, community-based sustainability, flexible education, and lifelong learning. According to the 2024 Graduate Tracer Study by the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), MSU recorded an exceptional Graduate Employability (GE) rate of 99%, with a Graduate Marketability (GM) rate of 99.7%—among the highest in the nation. This achievement is reinforced by recognition from Talentbank, which named MSU the Employers' Choice of University 2025, as per the National Graduate Employability Index (GE Index). Significantly, 2025 marks MSU's debut in the THE World and Asia Rankings. Among MSU's notable accomplishments over the past four decades are its rankings in global and regional university evaluations include: QS World University Rankings (WUR) 2025: #580; Times Higher Education (THE) WUR 2025: #801–1000; QS Asia University Rankings 2025: #129; THE Asia Rankings 2025: #401–500; QS Asia 2025 – Southeast Asia: #28; QS Top 50 Under 50: Top 100 globally as well as QS Graduate Employability Rankings: #301–500 MSU's focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is also reflected in its performance include: THE Impact Rankings 2024: #301–400; QS WUR Sustainability 2025: #1161–1180; AppliedHE Private University Ranking: ASEAN 2025: #7; named Engaged & Sustainable University of the Year 2024 by the Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial & Engaged Universities (ACEEU). MSU has also excelled in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: - Hospitality & Leisure Management: #36 globally, #2 in Malaysia - Art & Design: #51–100 globally, #1 in Malaysia - Business & Management Studies: #250 globally, #5 in Malaysia - Computer Science & Information Systems: #701–750 globally, #20 in Malaysia - Medicine: First-time listing, #701–850 globally, #20 in Malaysia Internationalization efforts continue to be a key pillar of MSU's strategic direction. Programmes such as the Global Mobility Programme (GMP) and Global Leadership Programme (GLP) empower students to develop global leadership skills in line with the university's motto: Transforming Lives, Enriching Future. These initiatives are supported by the Scholarship for Mobility and International Learning Experiences (SMILE), offered through the Yayasan MSU. As of today, MSU maintains active collaborations with over 350 partner universities across Southeast Asia, East Asia, Central Asia, China, the Middle East, Eurasia, Europe, West Asia, and Oceania.
