Faculty Exchange Programs
Overview
The Global Engagement Office (GEO) at Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) plays a pivotal role in fostering international collaboration and academic partnerships. Through strategic alliances with universities and institutions worldwide, MUST offers innovative business models such as franchising, dual-degree programs, student mobility initiatives, and faculty exchange programs. These efforts provide students and faculty with enriching cross-cultural academic experiences while enhancing the global reputation of the university. The dual-degree programs allow students to earn qualifications from both MUST and partner institutions, offering broader career prospects. Meanwhile, the student mobility and faculty exchange programs create opportunities for knowledge transfer, cultural immersion, and academic growth, ensuring that students and educators gain a global perspective in their respective fields.
MUST is also actively engaged in Joint International Conferences and Collaborative Research, bringing together scholars, and industry experts from different regions to address global challenges. These initiatives foster innovation, knowledge-sharing, and technological advancements, reinforcing MUST’s position as a globally recognized institution. The university has established a strong international presence in countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Oman, Dubai,Vietnam, Myanmar, China, India, Sri Lanka, and beyond. Through these partnerships, MUST continue to expand its global footprint, providing high-quality education and research opportunities while strengthening academic and industrial ties worldwide.
Zhuhai College of Science and Technology
Collaboration Visit to Zhuhai College of Science and Technology by Dr. Thanga Thurai
Date: April 2025
Dr. Thanga Thurai representing MUST to Zhuhai College of Science and Technology to discuss potential academic collaborations and explore new opportunities for postgraduate program development. As part of this partnership, both institutions have also consented to provide the necessary services and infrastructure support to ensure the successful implementation of these programs.
GD GOENKA UNIVERSITY
The One Semester Student Exchange Program offers four MUST Bachelor students the chance to study abroad at GD Goenka University in Haryana, India, from August 8th to December 17th, 2024. The participants include Nor Akmal and Owen Ramasamy from the BBA program, Laxman Vetri from the BSCM program, and Daniel Harris from the BIT program. This program provides an excellent opportunity for students to expand their academic knowledge, engage in cultural exchange, and immerse themselves in a different educational environment. While at GD Goenka University, the students will attend classes, take part in various academic and extracurricular activities, and collaborate with peers and faculty. The exchange aims to broaden students’ global perspectives, promote international academic partnerships, and support their personal and professional growth.
Globsyn Business School
Visiting Lecturers to Globsyn Business School under the Franchising Collaboration Program
As part of the mutually agreed collaboration, MUST has assigned a team of distinguished subject matter experts to Globsyn Business School, Kolkata, India, to teach selected courses in the Franchise MBA Program from August to December 2024. This academic engagement underscores MUST’s commitment to academic excellence and international partnership, offering students a dynamic, globally enriched learning experience.
The appointed visiting lecturers are as follows:
1-Prof. Dr. Premkumar Rajagopal – International Business
2-Prof. Shaheen Mansori – Corporate Strategy
3-Dr. Thanga Thurai Vengadsalam – Business Law
and Ethics
4-Dr. Vijayan Ramasamy – Global Business Opportunity
KL University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anthony Vaz from the School of Transportation and Logistics was assigned a as a Visiting Lecturer at KL University, India, from 14th September to 28th September 2024.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anthony Vaz (School of Transportation and Logistics)
WEIFANG VOCATIONAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
In December 2023, Mr. Lingam and Mr. Faizal from the School of Transportation and Logistics participated in a faculty exchange program with Weifang Vocational College of Engineering, China.