Programme Committees

Programme and Curriculum Committee (PCC)

The terms of reference of the PCC are:

To take charge of the programme including programme design, and the implementation and review of the curriculum;
To review and carry out the admissions policy for the MACMI Programme;
To liaise with the Registry/School of Graduate Studies on all academic matters, including review of academic regulations and confirmation of course assessment results;
To ensure the intended student learning outcomes will be achieved;
To report to the Board of the Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries on the progress, review, and development of the MACMI Programme;
To handle all other matters related to the MACMI Programme;

Board of Examiners (BoE)

The terms of reference of the BoE are:

To maintain the academic standards of the programme;
To maintain general supervision of the system of continuous assessment;
To assess the performance of students in the programme; To maintain the proper conduct of examinations;
To approve the final examination results;
To make recommendations of students for graduation/special consideration for continuation/discontinuation;
To deal with grievances and appeals from students; and
To report to the Postgraduate Studies Committee of the Senate.

Advisory Board

The terms of reference of the Advisory Board are:

The level and length of the programme and its courses in relation to local needs;
The relevance of the programme and its courses in relation to local needs;
The adequacy of the equipment and other resources of the Department for the fulfilment of local needs;
The development of teaching and other activities carried out jointly by the Department and the appropriate sector of the community;
Investigation consultancy and other services given by the Department;
The assistance which the community can give to further the objectives of the University in the subject concerned by way of practical training facilities, the provision of part-time teaching staff and equipment, the award of scholarships, student-fellowships, etc.

Staff-Student Consultation Committee (SSCC)

The terms of reference of the SSCC are:

To promote understanding between students and teaching staff
To consider feedback from students regarding teaching, learning, course evaluation, and issues of importance for enhancing teaching and learning quality
To review and monitor the learning and teaching quality assurance mechanisms and processes within the MACMI Programme.
To formulate strategies in helping students to learn more effectively
To consider any other matters of concern to students