LESTARI LESTARI

Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI)Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Institut Alam Sekitar dan Pembangunan (LESTARI)Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Graduate Handbook

Printing 2016Copyright Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2016

The Management of University is committed in ensuring the Handbook is accurate at the time of publishing. This book is aimed to provide guidance for students in selecting study programme and course including the advantages offered by University while it is not meant as a contract tie. The Management of University have the right to amend or withdraw study programme and course including advantages without prior notice.

Publish in Malaysia byInstitute for Environment and Development (LESTARI)43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

All inquiries should be directed to :

Tel: 03-89214149/4158Fax: 03-89255104e-mail : tnkirana@ukm.edu.my, saiful@ukm.edu.myhttp://www.ukm.my/lestari

Perpustakaan Negara MalaysiaLESTARI Graduate Handbook

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First and foremost I would like to thank LESTARI Graduate Committee for the hard work in preparing this graduate handbook.

The main purpose of this handbook is to give information as a guideline to the current and future graduates of LESTARI in conducting their research work. This handbook aims at helping the graduate candidates to understand procedures, rules and their responsibility during their studies at LESTARI. This handbook, I hope will help improve graduate research quality and increase number of publications and at the same time develop their interpersonal skill. We hope that all facilities provided by LESTARI will help graduate candidates significantly.

Graduate studies is one of LESTARI’s core businesses. Therefore, LESTARI always looks at graduate research as part of our research agenda and research development. In the end of 2011, LESTARI was granted with the status of Potential Higher Education Centre of Excellence (HiCoE) by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). This recognition has further enhanced LESTARI’s status as a research institute whose focus is on environment and sustainable development.

Finally I wish all graduate students to enjoy your time and studies at LESTARI and all the best in your research.

Many thanks.

Prof. Madya Dr. Saiful Arif AbdullahChairman, Graduate CommitteeInstitute for Environment and Development (LESTARI)

Message from The Chairman ofGraduate Committee

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Chairman :Prof. Madya Dr. Saiful Arif Abdullah

Members :Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarah Aziz Abul Ghani AzizProf. Dr. Norhayati AhmadProf. Dr. Muhammad Rizal RazmanDr. Sharina Abdul HalimDr. Goh Choo TaDr. A. Aldrie AmirTengku Nor Kirana Tengku M.Y. AnuarMr. Muhammad Hadzlan SaharinMdm. Farah Zahirah Md. Zakir

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LESTARI’s Graduate Committee

Graduate Programmes

Master of Science

Urbanization and the Region

Development and Social Well-being

Master of Arts

Doctor of Philosophy(PhD)

Biological Heritage

Specialised field:

Governance of Natural Resources

Cultural Heritage

Governance of Hazardous Substancesand Wastes

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Ecosystem and Landscape

Education for Sustainable Development

Environmental Governance

Technological Disaster

Disaster Management

Geological Disaster

Climatic Disaster

Geological Heritage

Environmental Health

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Requirements for Admission

A. Entry requirements

Master Degree

OR

Doctor of Philosophy

OR

Presently following master programme in related field in UKM and approved by the Graduate Management Committee to change the status to Doctor of Philosophy programme with the approval of the UKM Senate’s

Master in areas of relevance from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or other universities accredited by the Senate

Bachelor degree with honours in areas of relevance from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia with CGPA <2.75 or other universities accredited by the Senate with AT LEAST ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE IN AREAS of relevance

Bachelor degree with honours in areas of relevance from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia with CGPA >2.75 or other universities accredited by the Senate

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Requirements for Admission

Curriculum Structure

Masters and PhD candidates:

B. Language Requirement

Masters and Doctor of Philosophy programs in research and thesis preparation only

All international candidates:Paper Based TOEFL (minimum score of 550)Internet Based TOEFL (minimum score of 95)or IELTS (minimum band 6.0)

All candidates are required to attend:1. Research Methodology either Social Science based or Science & Technology based depending on cadidates research field. - OOHH 6014 (Social Science based Research Methodology), or - Z1RA 6014 (Science and Technology based Research Methodology) 2. JSXX 6012 (Sustainability Science)3. JSXX 6022 (Advanced Sustainability Science)

Research and thesis only

C. Type of Study

Requirements TO GRADUATE

Requirements for the Conferment Degree

a) Conferment of a Degree

The Master or PhD degree will be conferred to successful candidate based on:

Conditions stipulated by University’s Centre for Graduate Management Conditions stipulated by LESTARI

Payment of all required fees and charges

b) Publication Requirement

Duration of Study

Programme Full Time Part Time

Master 2 - 6 semesters 4 - 8 semesters

Doctor Of Philosophy 6-12 semesters 8-14 semesters

LESTARI management has agreed that LESTARI’s Masters student MUST publish 1 journal (ISI/SCOPUS) while for Doctor of Philosophy’s candidate must publish 2 journal (ISI/SCOPUS) during their candidacy.

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Admission Session / Academic Session

Assessment of Student Development

Students are enrolled according to the following academic sessions:a) September Session (Semester 1)b) February Session (Semester 2)

a) Supervision Log Book

Each student is provided with a supervision log book that must be taken during meetings and discussions with his/her respective supervisors. This is to record the frequency of student-supervisor interactions as well as to highlight the points of discussion.

Students are required to present their research proposal before the end of their second semester. Proposal presentation will be assessed by the supervisor or supervisory committee and will be endorsed by the Graduate Committee.

b) LESTARI Graduate Seminar and Colloquium

Students who are in their third semester and onwards are required to present their progress(early �ndings and �nal review) the annual LESTARI Graduate Colloquium or at the weeklyGraduate Seminar.

Progress Report Every Semester

All students are required to submit and present a progress report on their research and

candidature to their respective supervisors and/or the supervisory committe at the end of

every semester. A copy of this report needs to be submitted to the Graduate Committeeand will be assessed accordingly.

Graduate students will go through three important milestones during their candidacy:

i. Proposal presentation

ii. Early Findings Review

iii. Final Review

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c)

How to Apply

Candidates are advised to apply online at http://guest.ukm.my or obtain the application formsdirectly from the UKM Graduate Centre. Alternatively, forms can also be downloaded from the web.

DIRECTORCENTRE FOR ACADEMIC MANAGEMENTUNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA43600, UKM BANGI, SELANGOR DARUL EHSANMALAYSIA

Application fee of RM30.00 for Malaysian applicant or US$30.00 for International applicant applies. Payment must be made via money-order or bank draft, made payable to ‘Bendahari UKM’ (Account number: 1218-0005004-05-8) (SWIFT code: BCBMMYKL) (CIMB Bank Berhad).

For futher enquiries, please contact :

Centre for Academic ManagementTel: +6038911 8468/ 8389Fax: +603 8911 8471Website: http://www.ukm.my/akademikEmail: akad@ukm.edu.my

or

Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI)Tel: +60389214149/ 4158Fax: +60389255104Website: http://www.ukm.my/lestariEmail: tnkirana@ukm.edu.my, saiful@ukm.edu.my

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From Application to Graduation

FORM SCREENING

Acceptance Letter to PS

STUDENT REPORT AT LESTARI

PROPOSAL PRESENTATION Graduate Seminar every Wednesday/FridayAppointment of Supervisor/Additional

PRESENTATION OF EARLY FINDING

PRESENTATION OF FINAL FINDING(thesis submission)

NOTICE OF THESIS SUBMISSION

THESIS SUBMISSION

END

Graduate Seminar every Wednesday/FridayKOLOKIUM SISWAZAH LESTARI (KSL)Progress Report of Candidate (every semester)- comment for candidate (*)

Graduate Seminar every Wednesday/FridayKHAS Publication(National/Internationa Journal)

Thesis Submission (follow number ofSupervisor/Graduate Committee/Internal& External Examiner

3 months before Thesis submissionAppointment of Internal/External Examiner

Thesis correction depends on Viva Committee(1-6 month) Approval of Thesis correction* Viva Minutes of MeetingSubmission of Thesis

* Supervisor

* Graduate Commitee

* Graduate Centre (PS)

* Graduate Commitee

* Graduate Commitee

Letter of Approval from Graduate Committee to do a research/field work

Master (sem 2-3)PhD (sem 3-4)

* Graduate Commitee

* GC/Supervisor

Check Publication requirementAbstract Checking (Malay/English)

* GC/SupervisorUKM writing style

CORRECTION &SUBMISSIONOF THESIS ( 3months - 1 year)

Through PSCirculation of letter/seeManagement Endorsement Appointment of Supervisor Supervisor/Supervisory Commitee* Graduate Commitee (GC)

DECLINEACCEPT

FAIL

Return formto PPS

UNSATISFACTORYSATISFY

UNSATISFACTORYSATISFY

REGISTRATIONat PS

Fill up a Student Information FormShort briefing/access cardSupervisory Log Book etc.

COMPULSORY COURSE- Research Methodology- Sustainability ScienceUnit : Master (6), PhD (8)

Presentation in 6 months time after registerThesis writing (Malay/English)

CONVOCATION

VIVA VOCE* GC/PPS

Nomination of Internal/External examiner

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