Requirements
– Pass SPM with 3 credits or an equivalent certificate, and pass the subject History
– Pass Arabic Language or Islamic Studies at the SPM level
– Pass an interview and a personality test conducted
All about the program / introduction of the program
INTRODUCTION
The Diploma in Islamic Counselling is one of the newest academic programs at UnIPSAS, first offered in 2015. It provides education in the field of Islamic counselling at the diploma level. The medium of instruction includes Malay, Arabic, and English, with a total of 92 credit hours. Teaching is conducted through lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, and fieldwork.
The aim of this diploma program is to produce graduates who possess knowledge in Islamic counselling to assist the community in a semi-professional capacity while fulfilling the responsibility and mission of da’wah.
PROGRAM ADVANTAGES
Graduates of this program have the opportunity to serve in various sectors, including :
• Brokerage and Securities Firms
• Fund Management and Institutional Unit Trusts
• Private Firms
• Islamic Banking Institutions
• Financial Institutions
• Takaful and Insurance Institutions
• Islamic Economic Institutions (e.g., Tabung Haji, Yayasan Pembangunan Ekonomi Islam Malaysia – YAPEIM, Zakat Collection Centers – PPZ)
• Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
PROGRAM FACTS
In 2013, the number of registered counsellors with the Malaysian Board of Counsellors was 5,085. According to the Board, this number is still considered low. The introduction of this program is expected to produce more registered counsellors in Malaysia.
Career Prospects
SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT
• This diploma has been approved by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and accredited by MQA (Malaysian Qualifications Agency).
• The curriculum has been developed by experts from both the academic and industry sectors.
• This diploma program offers a balanced package that emphasizes the mastery of both religious (ukhrawi) and worldly (dunyawi) knowledge.
• Graduates of this diploma not only possess knowledge in da’wah, but are also capable of becoming effective managers.
• The program has produced many outstanding graduates in both academic and co-curricular fields every year.
• The lecturers involved in the teaching and learning process are highly qualified and experienced.
• Students have the opportunity to learn through both theoretical and practical methods.
• This is one of the most active programs in organizing community-based activities, such as da’wah to indigenous communities, community service, religious forums, foster programs, smart prayer workshops in schools, and more.
• The program has also produced many celebrity preachers through local Islamic reality TV shows such as Akademi Nasyid, Pencetus Ummah, Da’i Pendakwah Nusantara, and others.
Career Prospects
• Da’wah Officer
• Islamic Affairs Assistant
• Religious Teacher
• Community Da’wah Activist (especially among Indigenous Communities)
• Imam
• Administrative Assistant
• Consultant
• Research Assistant
• Islamic Entrepreneur
• Speaker / Preacher
Tuition Fees
TUITION FEES
( INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS )
Total :
RM 22,040.00
