The Best Digital Tech Talents for the Industry
The Best Digital Tech Talents for the Industry
The Best Digital Tech Talents for the Industry
NURTURING THE FUTURE OF MALAYSIA
The conception of Premier Digital Tech Institutions (PDTI) initiative by MDEC is designed to bring together key players from industry in the talent development landscape along with Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) and other educational institutions which aim to bridge the gap between industry demand and local talent supply and establish itself as a leading destination for digital businesses and talents.
ABOUT PREMIER DIGITAL TECH INSTITUTIONS
MD Premier Digital Tech Institutions (PDTI) is an initiative launched in 2017 with support from the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and industry experts to award the status to qualified faculties within universities and polytechnics in Malaysia for their commitment to delivering top-tier education in digital technology.
QUALIFYING CRITERIA
Faculty interested in obtaining PDTI status need to meet the following eligibility criteria to be considered for assessment.
- Must be CS / IT (first application by IHL)
- Top Leadership Commitment
- Average Graduate Employability for the last 3 years is min 85%
- Existing engagement with digital tech industry in Data and Cybersecurity or other programmes as determined by MDEC and
- Applicant’s new intake numbers for the last three (3) years must be at least 200 students
Interested faculty can email to [email protected] to request the Application Form
LIST OF PREMIER DIGITAL TECH INSTITUTIONS
Universiti Teknologi MARA
Multimedia University
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
HELP University
Management and Science University
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology
Universiti Teknologi MARA
Multimedia University
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
HELP University
Management and Science University
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology
INDUSTRY-ACADEMIA COLLABORATION
Companies interested in becoming PDTI Industry partners are requested to register and indicate the area of collaboration in the Registration Form.
Co-sharing in organizing Hackathon or Competition
Collaborate with our faculty to organise industry-relevant competitions/hackathon that challenge students to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world problems. This provides students with valuable experience and exposes them to your company's culture and expertise and practical application.
Temporary lecturer placement at companies
Provide opportunities for our faculty members to spend time embedded within your company, gaining firsthand insights into industry trends and challenges. This knowledge exchange benefits both students and faculty, ensuring curriculum relevance and practical application.
Sharing industry problem statements
Collaborate by providing real-world industry challenges for our students to tackle through project-based learning. This exposure to practical problems allows students to develop problem-solving skills and gain valuable experience in applying their knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Industry Mentor
Provides with a unique blend of guidance, support, and practical knowledge to university students, as they prepare for their professional journey.
Co-share/Co-owned modules
Collaborate with faculty in developing industry modules for the students as elective course for the students.
Scholarship
Form of financial aid awarded to students our for further education that benefited to your company/organization.
Judges/Assessor
Bridging the gap between academia and the professional world by provides valuable feedback to students, helps them refine their projects, and exposes them to real-world industry expectations.
Training to Students and Lecturer
Equips the students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the professional world and ensure the lecturers stay relevant and the curriculum is up to date.
Digital Expert Network
A group of industry representatives who are subject matter experts on digital technology to provide inputs on digital tech related curriculum/courses and endorsement of training courses facilitated/developed by MDEC.
Industry Speakers
Sharing industry experience and best practices with students and faculty members thru Tech Lecture Series.
Internship & Employment opportunities
Showcase your company career path at the PDTI career fairs, offering potential graduate’s opportunities to internship and employment within your organization.
Joint Research Partnerships
Collaborate with faculty to develop solution that benefit both your company and faculty via research grant.
Co-sharing in organizing Hackathon or Competition
Collaborate with our faculty to organise industry-relevant competitions/hackathon that challenge students to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world problems. This provides students with valuable experience and exposes them to your company's culture and expertise and practical application.
Temporary lecturer placement at companies
Provide opportunities for our faculty members to spend time embedded within your company, gaining firsthand insights into industry trends and challenges. This knowledge exchange benefits both students and faculty, ensuring curriculum relevance and practical application.
Sharing industry problem statements
Collaborate by providing real-world industry challenges for our students to tackle through project-based learning. This exposure to practical problems allows students to develop problem-solving skills and gain valuable experience in applying their knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Industry Mentor
Provides with a unique blend of guidance, support, and practical knowledge to university students, as they prepare for their professional journey.
Co-share/Co-owned modules
Collaborate with faculty in developing industry modules for the students as elective course for the students.
Scholarship
Form of financial aid awarded to students our for further education that benefited to your company/organization.
Judges/Assessor
Bridging the gap between academia and the professional world by provides valuable feedback to students, helps them refine their projects, and exposes them to real-world industry expectations.
Training to Students and Lecturer
Equips the students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the professional world and ensure the lecturers stay relevant and the curriculum is up to date.
Digital Expert Network
A group of industry representatives who are subject matter experts on digital technology to provide inputs on digital tech related curriculum/courses and endorsement of training courses facilitated/developed by MDEC.
Industry Speakers
Sharing industry experience and best practices with students and faculty members thru Tech Lecture Series.
Internship & Employment opportunities
Showcase your company career path at the PDTI career fairs, offering potential graduate’s opportunities to internship and employment within your organization.
Joint Research Partnerships
Collaborate with faculty to develop solution that benefit both your company and faculty via research grant.
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Premier Digital Tech Institution Playbook
A guide for faculty within the Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) interested to be awarded with PDTI status. The playbook outlines the best practices implemented by the faculties that have been awarded with PDTI status.
Have any enquiries? Please write to us and our representative will contact you.
Have any enquiries? Please write to us and our representative will contact you.
Premier Digital Tech Institution Playbook
A guide for faculty within the Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) interested to be awarded with PDTI status. The playbook outlines the best practices implemented by the faculties that have been awarded with PDTI status.
Have any enquiries? Please write to us and our representative will contact you.
Have any enquiries? Please write to us and our representative will contact you.
Premier Digital Tech Institution Playbook
A guide for faculty within the Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) interested to be awarded with PDTI status. The playbook outlines the best practices implemented by the faculties that have been awarded with PDTI status.
Have any enquiries? Please write to us and our representative will contact you.
Have any enquiries? Please write to us and our representative will contact you.