From the Press
Malaysian education comes with values attached - Official
Nov. 17, 2009
DUBAI Nov.16 — The motto, ”World-class Degrees. Truly Asian Values”, being touted by Malaysia”s Higher Education Ministry encapsulates what the country has to offer to...
US and Britain now recognise our engineers
Aug. 02, 2009
KAJANG: Malaysian engineers will be recognised in more countries including the United States and Britain now that the country has been fully accredited with the Washington Accord...
About EAC
The Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) is a delegated body by the Board of Engineers Malaysia as the only recognized accrediting body for engineering degree programmes offered in Malaysia. Membership of the EAC comprises five (5) stakeholders namely, the Board of Engineers (BEM) [5-6 representatives], the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) [5-6 representatives], Industry Employers [3-4 representatives], Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) [1 representative] and the Public Service Department (JPA) [1 representative].
The EAC has provided leadership and quality assurance in engineering higher education since 2000. The EAC accredits programmes at 31 institutions of higher learning (IHL) nationwide.
The EAC has been strengthened with respect to its administrative arm with the set up of the Engineering Accreditation Department. The Department, presently operates at the Kelana Jaya. The set up includes a director, two associate directors, a manager and four administrative personnel. The Department is also supported by its committees that oversee the development of the Manual, the outcome-based culture change at institutions of higher learning, and international affairs.