KANGAR, Nov 15 (Bernama) — Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (UniSIRAJ) is expected to offer a Master’s in Muamalat and Islamic Finance, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Halal Management, beginning February next year.
UniSIRAJ vice-chancellor, Prof Dr Muhamad Rozaimi Ramle, said the university is currently awaiting approval from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) to offer the programmes.
“The hadith programme, one of the university’s niche areas, is also in high demand. We are reviewing it for potential new pathways at the diploma, master’s and doctoral levels,” he said after the university’s 8th convocation ceremony here today.
The one-day convocation ceremony was graced by the Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, who is also UniSIRAJ Chancellor.
A total of 361 graduates received their diplomas and degrees, making them the first cohort to graduate under the UniSIRAJ name after its proclamation as the state’s new beacon of knowledge by the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, on Thursday.
UniSIRAJ was formerly known as Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis (KUIPs) and was officially upgraded to a full-fledged university on Nov 15, 2024.
Meanwhile, Muhamad Rozaimi said the university’s graduate employability rate hit 94.1 percent last year, demonstrating the high market value, skills and competence of its graduates.
“The next step is the development of our permanent campus in Sungai Chuchuh (in Padang Besar), with preliminary land acquisition being carried out by the Perlis Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPs).
“The initial plan is to develop a 4,800-student capacity campus. However, this depends on MAIPs as the parent agency. We are expected to relocate to the MAIPs building in Pauh (Arau) at the end of next year as a temporary location during the construction of the permanent campus,” he said.
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