Preparing for MQF Documentation: A Manual (UUM Press)

Book excerpt: Accreditation is a certification of the academic quality of an institution of higher learning. Some countries require accreditation and others consider it as optional. Some countries accredit through official government agencies while others appoint independent or private organizations that oversee the whole educational accreditation process. In Malaysia, the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) is the sole responsible body to monitor the accreditation process for all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). This manual is a standard reference to assist lecturers and teachers in preparing MQF documents. It sets to provide clear guidelines on details of how to prepare all documents necessary for MQA accreditation.