The content for online courses is organised in such a way that it is effectively delivered online instead of face to face in a classroom. All instructions are provided online and no face-to-face classroom instruction is required. You will be able to view all your learning materials such as lecture videos and notes through an online learning system. As such, you can access them at any time convenient to you. Though delivered online, our courses are interactive and you will feel that you are part of a learning community. You will have regular contact with your lecturers as well as your fellow course mates through virtual classrooms, discussion boards and collaborative work online.
Online courses allow you to upgrade yourself and get a qualification without having to travel to campus and take time off from work. You can choose to study with us regardless of your location as long as you have internet connection. In fact, you don’t even need to sit in front a computer or lap top as you can access your learning materials and participate in online forums from your smart phone or tablet. Rather than having to follow a fixed schedule and attend classes, you can study whenever it suits you. Online courses give you the flexibility to manage your study time around other work and personal commitments.
Methods may vary according to course and lecturer but may include pre-recorded or synchronous lectures, videos, podcasts, PowerPoint slides, interactive chat rooms, blog posts, and more.
Our online learning platform is designed to be as user-friendly as possible. There will be clear instructions to guide you through any tasks that you need to do. These skills, however, are still needed to ensure that you can access and navigate through your courses with ease: using a keyboard and a mouse; running computer programs; using the Internet effectively; sending and receiving email with or without attachments; using word processing programs; using online tools and using forums and other collaborative tools. If you feel you do not have these basic technical skills requirements, please contact our centre for online resources that can help you. Microsoft’s online digital literacy curriculum is a good place to start too.
In order to succeed in an online course, self-discipline and motivation are of great importance. You need to be able to manage your time wisely and organise your study time effectively. You should also be comfortable with writing as the primary mode of communication and not be hesitant in asking questions and expressing difficulties. Online learning requires you to complete your learning tasks with minimal supervision. As such, you need to enjoy working independently and not become over reliant on guidance given by the lecturers. Being flexible and creative in dealing with your learning materials help too. You may print out reading materials and form online study groups to help cope with difficult content. Most importantly, do not procrastinate for procrastination is a huge hindrance to success in online learning.
Online education can be just as effective as conventional courses on campus. Having more control over your own studies allows for more reflection time, hence leading to more effective learning. Online learning helps develop self-discipline and motivation which are important determinants of success. It also creates good group dynamics whereby you will be engaged in an active learning community. The online format actually facilitates and enhances communication among students and lecturers even more as opposed to conventional face-to-face delivery.
Yes. Your degree will have the same validity and credibility as the equivalent degree awarded to a graduate who took the programme on campus. There is no difference in quality between the online and on campus degree programmes.
Yes, your online degree is fully recognised postgraduate master’s degree awarded by Multimedia University.
There are two intakes per year. Refer to the programme information for more details.
Yes.
