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MMU is the first private university in Malaysia established by government Charter. Compare MMU with other foreign universities in Malaysia. What are the strengths and weaknesses of MMU against these universities? Support your answers with examples.

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Abstract

Multimedia University (MMU) is one of the top Private universities in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. It is ranked #801-1000 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.

The postgraduate programmes in Multimedia University is offered by the various Faculties of the university, administered by the Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS). The programmes span across various fields namely Engineering, Information Techniology, Management, Law and Creative Multimedia.

Comparison between MMU University and Other Foreign Universities

For Comparision we will take MMU Univeristy vs Universiti Kebangsaan (Other Foreign Universities)

Criteria	MMU University	Kebangsaan University
QS Rank 2019	#=175	#=41
Ranking History	170	39
QS Stars	-	5
Size	< 12,000	< 30,000
Age	< 25 years	< 100 years
Status	Private	Public
Research	High	Very High
Focus	Specialist	Comprehensive+
Academic Faculty Staff	In Total 632	In Total 2,906
Student Numbers	In Total 9,231	In Total 17,555
International Students	In Total 1,176	In Total 3,051

Summary

From above chart we can observe that in term of the QS Rank in Year 2019 for MMU University stand for #=175 whereas Kebangsann University Rank Stand for #=41

MMU University have ranking History as 170, Whereas Kebangsaan University have Ranking History 39, MMU Univery is Private unversity, So it dont have QS Stars - Kebangsaan University is Public University and it possess 5 QS Stars

Size based on Student Enrolled for MMU University is < 12,000, Whereas size for Kebangsaan University based on Student Enrolled is <30,000.

If compared the age of university - MMU University is < 25 Years old , whereas Kebangsaan University have < 100 Years old

For MMU University focus on reasearch is High, Wheareas for Kebangsaan University focus on reasearch is Low, Focus in term of Subject MMU University focus on Specialist Subject, Whereas Kebangsaan University focus on Comprehensive+ Subjects.

Academic Faculty Staff for MMU University have In Total 632 and for  Kebangsaan University Academic Faculty Staff is Total 2,906

Student Numbers for MMU University have In Total 9,231, Whereas Kebangsaan University have In Total 17,555.

Strengh of International Students for MMU University have 1,176, Whereas Strengh of International Students for Kebangsaan University have 3,051

Strengths of MMU University

1. Multimedia University Malaysia offers programmes at Foundation, Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Some of the courses offered include Computing, Business and Engineering.
2. MMU is rated 'Tier 5: Excellent' by the Ministry of Higher Education (MQA SETARA 2013).
3. It is a private university with a mission to bring together talent for Inquiry, Inspiration and Innovation.
4. MMU has three campuses — Cyberjaya, Melaka and Nusajaya (Johor).
5. Its main campus in Cyberjaya has many amenities surrounding it, with two shopping complexes located nearby.

Weaknesses of MMU University

1. MMU University is full-fledged private university in Malaysia, So there is no any grant from Government to Promote the Education
2. MMU University is not best in Providing Education for Computer Science & Information Systems
3. Transfer academician out to other units without consulting the staff due to low student number

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