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SOFT SKILLS

Beginning Semester II, Session 2006/2007, undergraduates at the University of Malaya are evaluated
for soft skills. These soft skills are embedded in the courses offered. The aim of introducing soft skills
is to develop a more physically and mentally balanced individual. These soft skills are fundamental in
preparing students to compete in the job market that is growing more intense, and to face challenges
of the real world. There are seven components of soft skills being evaluated, namely:

1. Communication Skills, (CS)
2. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills, (CT)
3. Team Skills, (TS)
4. Lifelong Learning and Information Management, (LL)
5. Entrepreneurial Skills, (KK)
6. Ethics and Professional Values, (EM) and
7. Leadership Skills (LS).

Certificates will be issued to students who have achieved a satisfactory level of soft skills. Those who
do not attain the expected level will be required to undergo a soft skills course. A certificate will be
issued to students at the end of the course.

ACADEMIC ADVISOR SYSTEM

A Panel of Academic Advisors

Lecturers appointed to guide students’ academic programme.

Function of the Academic Advisor

To guide the student in planning his/her program of study by:

(1) Helping the student choose courses and the number of credits the student will take before the
commencement of the semester; and

(2) Providing guidance to the student in overcoming problems related to learning, if any, based on
the student academic performance.

Consultation Session

Students are encouraged to meet the Academic Advisor at least once in every semester.

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