The programme, approved and recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and the Public Services Department (PSD), was rst offered in the academic year of 1993/94. The extract of the letter from the PSD [JPA(L)S.130/2/1 Jld.4(97)] in recognizing the programme is as follows:

?The Permanent Committee of Evaluation and Quali cation Recognition (JTPPK) in its 79th meeting on July 2nd?2002 chaired by The Honorable Education Minister of Malaysia had recognized the degree of Bachelor of Science (Geoinformatics) of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia as equivalent to the Bachelor of Science with Honours from other local Higher Learning Institutions for any appointment to the Public Services, Malaysia?.

Aim of Programme

The aim of the programme is to produce graduates that have sound knowledge in geoinformation science, competent in handling geospatial information as well as being ethical and able to contribute to the development of the country.

Programme Objective

The objective of this programme is to produce graduates who are:

i) able to apply their knowledge and skills in the planning, analysis, design and supervision of works related to the geoinformatics disciplineii) technically competent in solving problems logically, analytically and creatively based on sound facts and ideasiii) capable of possessing a good leadership quality, ethical and professionally contribute towards thedevelopment of the nationiv) able to work collectively in societies of diverse backgrounds to achieve common goalsv) able to communicate effectively across a range of contexts and audiencesvi) able to manage geoinformatics issues for the development and betterment of the nation and mankindvii) willing to embark on business and provide job opportunitiesviii) aware of the current local and global issues