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UMK

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (English: University of Malaysia, Kelantan) or UMK is a public university located in Kelantan in Malaysia. The formation of the university was mooted during the tabling of the Ninth Malaysia Planand approved by the cabinet of Malaysia on June 14, 2006. The launching ceremony was held at the end of 2006 by Prime Minister, Y.A.B. Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. The first students were enrolled with the commencement of the June 2007 semester.

The Prime Minister of Malaysia announced the government’s approval to establish a university in Kelantan under the Ninth Malaysia Plan on 31 March 2006.

On 14 June 2006, a Cabinet Meeting approved the establishment of the university. Taglines such as “Entrepreneurship is Our Thrust” and “Entrepreneurial University” are used to promote the philosophy of the university. Studies are grouped into three fields:

Entrepreneurship and Business ;
Creative Technology and Heritage;
Agro-Industry and Science of Natural Resources.

Apart from the three fields of study, emphasis is given to acquiring language and soft skills.

The temporary campus of UMK at Taman Bendahara began its official operation on 1 July 2007 with the registration of 295 pioneering students. On its second year of operation, beginning July 2008, the university registered 332 students.

The first Vice-Chancellor of University Malaysia Kelantan was Prof. Dato’ Ir. Dr. Zainai bin Mohamed, who was appointed on 1 October 2006.

UMK operates in three campuses from its main campus inBachok, second campus in Jeli and also their temporary campuses in Pengkalan Chepa.

UMK's first convocation was held from 15th to 19th September 2011 at Bachok Campus, in Bachok Kelantan.

266 first graduates of UMK from the Faculty of Agro Industry and Natural Resources (42 people); Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business (83 persons) and the Faculty of Creative Technology and Heritage (141 people) received a Bachelor degree of their faculties at the First Convocation of UMK which was held at a hotel in Kota Bharu, Kelantan on 19 September 2011.

Among the degrees awarded are : Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Commerce) with Honours, Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture Technology Entrepreneurship) With Honours, Bachelor of Creative Technology with Honours, and Bachelor of Heritage Studies with Honours. One post-graduate student was awarded Master’s degree of Entrepreneurship (Management) and two with Master’s degree of Science (Agriculture Biotechnology).

UMK awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Entrepreneurship (Human Capital Development) to the fifth Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Haji Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

UMK simultaneously held the Proclamation ceremony of His Majesty Tuanku Chancellor, SultanMohammed V, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan for the state of Kelantan Darul Naim as the Chancellor of UMK, and the appointment of His Royal Highness, Dr. Tengku Muhammad Faiz Petra Ibni Sultan Ismail Petra, who is the Crown Prince of Kelantan as the Pro-Chancellor of UMK was held.

UMK introduced the logo of convocation which uses the colors of UMK; blue, orange and red.

UMK first graduates have become the first alumni, thus, a song titled "Detik Ini" was created by the university as a memento for them.

Facilities

UMK has three campuses in the state of Kelantan:

Pengkalan Chepa Campus (Kampus Kota)
Bachok Campus (Kampus Bachok)
Jeli Campus (Kampus Jeli)

These facilities can be found on each campus:

Hostel
Library

Database Centre. As an alternative source of information for users, the library has a central database for information that can be accessed through the internet. The Database Centre has 26 thin client terminals for users.
Self Check Out Terminal The library has a self check-out terminal to provide a smooth and quick means of borrowing library materials.
Book Drop Library users can return library materials through the book drop counter that operates at all times.
Database. The library has academic databases that can be used to access research material and other publications.

Shuttle Bus
Clinic
Sports and cultural facilities
Cafeteria
Surau
Security guards

All doors have an Access Control System that uses cards to gain access.

Computer Lab
Counselling Centre
Language Lab (recently available in Pengkalan Chepa campus)
Spa Lab (only in Pengkalan Chepa campus)
Science Laboratory (only in Jeli campus)

Biology Lab
Chemistry Lab
Materials Science Lab
Food Lab
Environmental Lab
Geoscience Lab
Mineralogy Lab
Husbandry Lab
Natural Resources Lab

Multipurpose Hall
Wireless internet access throughout campus

Academic programs and courses

UMK offers the following programs in FKP:

Faculty of Entrepreneurship & Business [FKP]

Undergraduate degrees

Bachelor of Entrepreneurship

Commerce (SAK)
Tourism (SAP)
Hospitality (SAH)
Health Entrepreneurship (SAW)
Islamic Banking and Finance (SAB)
Retailing (SAR)
Logistic and Distribution (SAL)

Postgraduate degrees

Master of Entrepreneurship

Accounting
Commerce
Finance
Management
Retailing
Tourism
Hospitality
Health Entrepreneurship
Kamasutra Position

Doctor of Philosophy

UMK also provides the following general courses :

Third languages

Arabic
Mandarin
Siamese
Japanese
Vietnamese
Khmer
German
French

Social sciences

Islamic and Asian Civilisation
Ethnic Relations
Malaysian Nationhood & Development
Philosophy
Moral and Professional Ethics
Critical Thinking and Communication Skills

Co-curricular activities like participation in sports teams are also recognised as academic courses and are invigilated by the Centre for Language Studies and Human Development. (***):Short cut and nickname for the faculty or course.

Pengkalan Chepa campus (City Campus)

The campus is expected to operate until the enrollment reaches 2,160 students. Starting from September 2011, the students will be placed at mainly Bachok and Jeli according to the faculty.

Campus facilities Total area

Taman Bendahara - 10,600m2 Hostel - 10,530m2

This campus consists of :