Administration

The Office of the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Strategic Development) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the implementation of institutional strategies to ensure the university achieves its short-term and long-term goals. This office plays a key role in providing analysis, policies, and strategic recommendations to support academic development, research, and overall university management. Through systematic and results-oriented planning, the office helps ensure that every initiative is aligned with the university’s vision and mission.

In addition, the office monitors the university’s strategic performance through evaluation and reporting mechanisms, enabling effective corrective actions and continuous improvement. By integrating data, analysis, and feedback from various departments, the Office of the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Strategic Development) supports informed and effective decision-making processes, thereby strengthening the university’s position at both national and international levels.

The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Industry Linkages and Corporate Relations) serves as a strategic liaison between the National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM) and the industrial sector. This office is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing various activities involving collaboration with industry partners, including training programs, research partnerships, and professional development initiatives. In addition, the office ensures that established corporate relationships are aligned with the university’s mission and objectives, in order to maximize academic impact and industrial development.

Beyond building strategic networks, the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Industry Linkages and Corporate Relations) also plays an important role in strengthening the university’s reputation at both national and international levels. By coordinating collaborative projects and innovation opportunities with industry, the office helps expand academic and professional opportunities for UPNM students and staff. This proactive approach ensures that the university remains relevant to industry needs while maintaining high academic standards.

The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Data Management and Quality) is responsible for ensuring that the university’s data management is conducted in a systematic, accurate, and secure manner. The office collects, stores, and analyzes academic, research, and administrative data to support decision-making processes and strategic planning. By emphasizing high quality standards, the office ensures that all managed information remains relevant, reliable, and compliant with university policies and guidelines.

In addition to data management, the office plays a crucial role in monitoring and enhancing institutional quality through evaluation mechanisms, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Data Management and Quality) serves as the primary reference point for ensuring that all university processes and systems comply with accreditation standards, thereby strengthening academic and administrative performance as well as the university’s reputation at both national and international levels.