Being Mega And Becoming International:  Opportunities and challenges for Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Ahmad Naqiyuddin Bakar; Mohammad Bastyian Mahmud; Rashidah Mokhtar; Khalilah Ibrahim

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI22.5814

Authors

Ahmad Naqiyuddin Bakar Faculty of Administrative Science & Policy Studies (FSPPP), UiTM, Shah Alam, Malaysia; Department of Strategic Partnership (DSP), UiTM Global, UiTM Shah Alam, Malaysia; Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School (AAGBS), UiTM Shah Alam, Malaysia
Mohammad Bastyian Mahmud Faculty of Administrative Science & Policy Studies (FSPPP), UiTM Negeri Sembilan, S3 Campus, Malaysia
Rashidah Mokhtar College of Computing, Informatics & Media, UiTM Johor, Segamat Campus, Malaysia
Khalilah Ibrahim Faculty of Business and Management, UiTM Melaka, Bandaraya Campus, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI22.5814

Keywords:

UiTM2025, World Class University, Global

Abstract

UiTM2025 provides future priorities framework by explicitly stated that UiTM is highly committed towards establishing a world-class research platform for global performance by providing impactful portfolios on translational research, high impact publications, creative and smart innovations, and partnerships with stakeholders. However, the design and implementation of international activity that sets out in UiTM2025 does not mean that the University has adequate capacity to address global issues, thereby undermining its international positioning and outlook. Against the historical account of the development of the UiTM, this paper evaluates evolution, opportunities and challenges associated with UiTM’s international positioning.

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