INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE STUDIES & RESEARCH (IGSR)
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Overview of Institute of Graduate Studies & Research (IGSR)
The Institute of Graduate Studies and Research (IGSR) was established in 2013 after the Southern College was upgraded to the status of Southern University College in 2012. Its primary objectives are to establish a range of graduate study programs and embark on relevant research agenda to meet the local and national needs. Its mission is to meet the challenges of regionalization and globalization by setting up appropriate and relevant graduate programs, and pioneering studies in social sciences and humanities.
The IGSR consists of the following units:1. Postgraduate Studies Unit
2. Research and Development Unit
Email: igsr@sc.edu.my
Postgraduate Studies Programmes
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Programmes Fee (PHD)
Local Students
International Students
Postgraduate Programmes Fee (Master)
Local Students
International Students
The Graduate Studies Unit
The Graduate Studies Unit is in charge of establishing, reviewing, and assessing post-graduate programs in Southern UC. It will work closely with related departments/units to ensure the rigorous standard of admission, assessment, and evaluation of graduate programs.
As far as home-grown post-graduate programs are concerned, we have been able to complete and receive approval from the Government-approval agency, MQA, to start the MBA program. This is the first Master’s program at Southern UC and we proudly label it as SOUTHERN MBA, which started in 2015. Currently, we also offer other Postgraduate programme under Doctor of Philosophy by research, Master’s degree by research and Master’s degree mix mode (70% research and 30% coursework). Please click Postgraduate Programme link for further details on the programmes.
Research Unit
The Research Unit is responsible for administrating research activities among academic staff and graduate students. It acts as a platform to coordinate research funds and conference financial assistance.
The established research centres are Center for Malaysian Studies, Center for Business and Economic Research, Center for Computing and Electronics Engineering and One Belt One Road and China Studies Centre.
Research Unit
Research Centre
- Research Centre of Chinese Ethnicity & Culture
- A+i Design Research Centre
- Centre for Business and Management Research
- Research Centre of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Centre for Applied Arificial Intellicgence, Robotic, and IoT (CARI)
- Education, Psychology and Counselling Research Centre
- Social Sciences Research Centre (SSRC)
- Centre for Malaysian Studies (CMS)
- Research Seminar & Workshops / Research & Publications
- Research Funds & Conference Funds
Dean
Asst. Prof. Dr. Chua Yee Chii
“Step into a world of opportunity where knowledge meets action.”
Welcome to the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research (IGSR) at Southern University College. Our mission is to provide exceptional postgraduate education and cultivate innovative research that addresses real-world challenges. We are dedicated to supporting students as they engage in impactful research, develop critical skills, and prepare for leadership roles in their fields. At IGSR, we strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where scholars can thrive. We look forward to helping you achieve your academic and research goals.
Sincerely,
Asst. Prof. Dr. Chua Yee Chii
Dean, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research (IGSR)
Southern University College
Dean | Programme Coordinator | Assistant Professor
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