The Prime Minister of Malaysia announced the government’s approval to establish a university in Kelantan under the Ninth Malaysia Plan on 31st March 2006. The establishment of the university was stipulated in this plan with the intention to support the development of quality human capital in the higher education sector.
On 14 June 2006, a Cabinet Meeting approved the establishment of the University, The Cabinet also specified that the philosophy of the curriculum in UMK should be based on entrepreneurship education and enterprises in all the study programmes. Therefore, taglines such as “Entrepreneurship is Our Thrust” and “entrepreneurial University” are widely used to promote the philosophy of the university. Specialised studies for short and medium term developments are grouped into three fields of study:
1. Entrepreneurship and Business
2. Creative Technology and Herritage
3. Agro-Industry and Science of Natural Resources
Vision
Championing human capital development with entrepreneurial qualities for global property.
Mission
UMK provides:
- Quality and relevant academic programmes
- Research and innovation of high commercial value
- Services that fulfill social obligation to enhance competitiveness in entrepreneurship
UMK focuses on prioritizing the customer’s needs and fulfilling market requirements by providing a conducive environment.UMK staff who are knowledgeable, experienced, and committed in practising a professional work culture, participative management as well as carrying out continuous improvements.
Motto
“Entrepreneurship is Our Thrust”
The first Vice-Chancellor of University Malaysia Kelantan was Prof. Dato Ir. Dr. Zainal bin Mohamed. But now, the Vice-Chancellor is Yang Bahagian Prof. Datuk Raduan bin Haji Che Rose.
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