TAR University of Management and Technology Penang Branch

Address:77, Lorong Lembah Permai Tiga, 11200 Tanjong Bungah, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

Telephone:+604-89 95230

Fax:+604-899 8219

TAR University of Management and Technology, Penang Branch

INTRODUCTION

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (‘TAR UMT’)
was established in 1969 as TAR College with the focus of providing tertiary education
opportunities for young Malaysians regardless of race, class and creed who were
seeking quality education as well as meeting the rising demand for human capital
from businesses and industries. With its main campus located in Kuala Lumpur and
5 branch campuses throughout Malaysia, TAR UMT Penang Branch is the institution’s first
branch campus. The Penang campus sits on a 23-acre land located in Tanjong
Bungah, which is just a short 20-minute drive from Georgetown.

TAR UMT Penang Branch presently has nearly 4000 students and uses
English as the medium of instruction. We offer a variety of academic programmes
under 5 faculties and 1 centre namely:

Faculties in Penang Branch

• Faculty of Accountancy, Finance and Business
• Faculty of Computing and Information Technology
• Faculty of Engineering and Technology
• Faculty of Built Environment
• Faculty of Communication and Creative Industries
• Centre for Pre-University Studies

The academic programmes in TAR UMT are designed with input from industries and
professional bodies, thus ensuring that the knowledge and skills that students learn
are up-to-date and relevant to the job market needs. Emphasis on students’
practical competency, as well as our close collaborations with professional bodies
and industries ensure that students’ internship placements are able to hone their
skills and build their networking opportunities.

Learning experiences in TAR UMT are supplemented by career-related seminars,
courses, workshops, short career-related courses, and language courses organised by the respective faculties and the Centre of Continuing and Professional Education (CPE). TAR UMT Penang Branch also conducts inbound mobility programme for overseas students. This programme involves cross-cultural forums, industrial visits and idea sharing, community service opportunities, and a chance to explore Penang’s rich cultural heritage and history.