Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Science Land Administration & Development with Honours

The Bachelor of Science in Land Administration and Development is designed to produce graduates who are competent and knowledgeable in land matters to manage the challenges of land administration systems in the 21st century. This program aims to make land administration one of the professions that could enhance the land delivery system of the nation.

Programme Details

Programme Name and Conferment

• Name of Programme: Bachelor in Land Administration and Development
• Conferment: Bachelor of Science (Land Administration and Development)

Programme Recognition

The Jawatankuasa Tetap Penilaian dan Pengiktirafan Kelayakan (JTPPK) chaired by the Minister of Education recognized the Bachelor of Science in Land Administration and Development as equivalent to other Bachelor of Science with Honours obtained from other institutions of higher education in Malaysia.

Aim of Programme

The program aims to produce land administrators and land developers who will be able to respond efficiently, transparently, and endeavor for sustainability in the administration and development of land.

Programme Objectives

The objectives of the program are to produce graduates:

• Who are competent and able to solve land-related matters diligently, critically, and logically.
• Who possess leadership and professional qualities as well as able to contribute to the administration, management, and development of land locally and globally.
• Who are able to work in societies with different backgrounds and cultures to achieve common goals in land-related activities.
• Who are able to communicate efficiently across a range of contexts and audiences within the land-related profession.
• Who are able to respond and adapt readily to changing situations and able to instill lifelong learning ability as well as the ability to acquire knowledge and skills independently.
• Who are responsible and highly dedicated to serving the community and the nation.

Entry Requirements

Candidates are required to fulfill the university and program requirements.

• University General Requirements:
  • Possessed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia or credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia July Paper.
  • Obtained Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) with at least:
    • Grade C (NGMP 2.67) in General Paper
    • Grade C (NGMP 2.67) in two (2) other subjects
  • Obtain at least Band 1 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET).
• Programme Specific Requirements:
  • A minimum qualification of Ministry of Education (MOE) Matriculation/Universiti Malaya (UM) Foundation Studies in Science/Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Foundation Studies in Law applicant: At least a Grade C (2.67) in any two (2) of the following subjects: Mathematics, Economy or Business Management/Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Accounting.
  • A minimum qualification of Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) with At least a Grade C (NGMP 2.67) in any of the two (2) following subjects: Mathematics S/Mathematics T/Physic/Chemistry/Biology/Accounting/Business Management/Economy/Geography/History/Malay or English Literature.
  • A Diploma or its equivalent recognized by the Malaysian government.

Programme Implementation

This full-time program is conducted in the form of lectures, tutorials, practical, field camp, industrial training, and undergraduate project. It consists of four (4) main field studies:

• Laws on Land Administration
• Planning and Land Development
• Surveying and Information Technology
• Land Resources Management

Programme Structure

Registered students are required to complete 132 credits which involve 48 courses for four years (8 semesters). Students' admission from MOE Matriculation and STPM holders who have been offered to this program will be registered for the first semester of every session. Meanwhile, students with Diplomas will endure the program starting from the second year onwards.

Career Opportunities

Bachelor of Science in Land Administration and Development graduates can be employed in:

• Public Sector: Land Administrator in District and Land Office, Registrar in State Land and Mines Office, Development Division in Local Authority, Housing Division in State Government Secretary Office, and other posts at the federal level.
• Government Agency: Urban Development Agency (UDA), Regional Development Authority (RDA), State Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), Lembaga Urusan & Tabung Haji, FELDA, FELCRA, and other agencies.
• Private Sector: Property Developer, Property Consultants, Financial Institutions, and other related fields.