The curriculum review is a continuous process to uphold National Education Philosophy Education in Malaysia as an on-going effort towards further developing the potential of individuals in a holistic and integrated manner, to produce individuals who are intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and physically balanced and harmonious, based on a firm belief in and devotion to God. This effort is designed to produce individuals who are knowledgeable and competent, who possess high moral standards, and who are responsible and capable of achieving high level of personal well-being as well as being able to contribute to the harmony and betterment of the family, the society, and the nation at large.

The curriculum review process is also considered a continuous process to uphold Universiti Teknologi MARA’s vision, mission and objectives; the Malaysia Education Blueprint (2015-2025) (Higher Education); and other national policies. The excerpt from the UiTM Quality Objective 2 of the UiTM Quality Objective Statement (2019-2025) states: “Ensure 100% of the Curriculum Undergo the Curriculum Review Process at Least Once in 3 to 5 Years”. This is in accordance with the Garis Panduan Pembangunan Program Akademik Universiti Awam, Jabatan Pendidikan Tinggi, Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (MoHE) 2018.

In general, curriculum review is a process conducted periodically and systematically for the purpose of improving an academic programme. A good academic programme curriculum is a curriculum that is flexible, dynamic, competitive, and relevant to the current and future needs. The justifications to conduct curriculum reviews include [1] Continual Quality Improvement (CQI); [2] addressing feedback from external examiner / academic advisor / industry panel; and [3] compliance to:

• The Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) 2nd Edition
• Programme Standards
• Professional Bodies
• Education 5.0@UiTM
• HETVET@UiTM
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
• Fourth / Future Industrial Revolution
• Academic Programme Competitiveness Index (IDSPA)
• Service Learning Malaysia (SULAM)
• Constructive Alignment
• National Employment Future Projections / Forecasting
• Market Survey
• Stakeholders Feedback
• Future Jobs
• Industrial Demands
• Benchmarking

The general process of curriculum is as depicted below.