Growing Future Talent
NURTURING THE FUTURE OF MALAYSIA
The Premier Digital Tech Institutions (PDTI) initiative by MDEC brings together key players from industry, universities, and other educational institutions to bridge the gap between industry demand and local talent supply. Through this strategic collaboration, PDTI empowers MDEC's vision for Malaysia to become the preferred hub for world-class digital businesses and talents.
ABOUT PREMIER DIGITAL TECH INSTITUTIONS
Launched in 2017 in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and industry experts, the MD Premier Digital Tech Institutions (PDTI) recognize excellence in selected tertiary faculties within Malaysian universities and polytechnics that have a proven track record in delivering quality digital tech education.
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
PDTI INDUSTRY PARTNER
To become a PDTI Industry Partner, companies can register and specify their preferred area of collaboration on the Registration Form.
Curriculum Collaboration
- Co-developed Modules: Partner on industry-focused elective courses.
- Industry Advisory (Digital Expert Network): Provide curriculum insights and endorsement.
Knowledge Sharing
- Industry Speakers/Guest Lecture: Share industry experience with students and faculty.
- Judging/Assessment: Offer feedback and expose students to industry standards.
Faculty & Student Development
- Lecturer Attachment: Offer faculty placements to gain industry insights.
- Industry Problem Sharing: Provide real-world problems for project-based learning.
- Training: Upskill faculty and students with industry knowledge.
- Joint Research Partnerships: Collaborate on research projects with faculty.
- Co-host Hackathons/Competitions: Partner to create real-world challenges for students.
Student Support
- Mentorship: Connect students with industry mentors for guidance.
- Scholarships: Offer financial aid to talented students.
- Internships & Jobs: Provide internship and career opportunities.
Curriculum Collaboration
- Co-developed Modules: Partner on industry-focused elective courses.
- Industry Advisory (Digital Expert Network): Provide curriculum insights and endorsement.
Knowledge Sharing
- Industry Speakers/Guest Lecture: Share industry experience with students and faculty.
- Judging/Assessment: Offer feedback and expose students to industry standards.
Faculty & Student Development
- Lecturer Attachment: Offer faculty placements to gain industry insights.
- Industry Problem Sharing: Provide real-world problems for project-based learning.
- Training: Upskill faculty and students with industry knowledge.
- Joint Research Partnerships: Collaborate on research projects with faculty.
- Co-host Hackathons/Competitions: Partner to create real-world challenges for students.
Student Support
- Mentorship: Connect students with industry mentors for guidance.
- Scholarships: Offer financial aid to talented students.
- Internships & Jobs: Provide internship and career opportunities.