Advisor:
Professor Dr.
Muhammad Syukri Salleh
Chairman:
Dr. Zakaria
Bahari
Secretary:
Dr. Wan
Norhaniza Wan Hasan 
The 9th
ISDEV International Development Management Conference (IDMAC2015)
Centre for
Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV)
Universiti
Sains Malaysia
11800 Penang,
Malaysia
Tel           
:+(6)04-653 2800
Fax         
:+(6)04-653 2124
Abstract & full paper:
Ms. Raudha Md.
Ramli 
Email       : idmac2015@gmail.com
Blog         :
idmac2015.blogspot.com
Tel           
:+(6)04-653 2910 
Fax : +(6)04-653 2124
 
Fax : +(6)04-653 2124
The Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), was founded in 1995 at the School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia. As a research and educational centre, ISDEV gathers its academic members from various disciplines and schools within the University. It aims at pioneering a move to bring the field of Islamic development management beyond the confines of development and management boundaries per se. It adopts a trans-disciplinary approach to development and management, integrating social, economic and political tools of analysis to  understand development management in an integrative and holistic manner based on Islamic doctrines.
Universiti Sains Malaysia, USM
Established
 as the second university in the country in 1969, Universiti Sains 
Malaysia (USM) was first known as the University of Penang, before the 
University’s Act came into effect on 4th October 1971.
USM
 was founded after an agreement made on a resolution approved by the 
Penang State Legislative Council in 1962, which suggested that a 
university college be established in the state. An area in Sungai Ara 
was identified and later the foundation stone was placed by the then 
Prime Minister, Y.T.M Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj on the 7th of 
August 1967.
In 1969, the University of Penang was established in response to the need for a larger campus with a more conducive environment, appropriate to the needs of the future of the country with Professor Hamzah Sendut elected the Vice-Chancellor. Two months later, a group of 57 students was accepted to begin their studies. Since the area of Sungai Ara could not be developed as fast as required, the group was placed at the Malayan Teachers’ Training College at Bukit Gelugor on loan from the Education Ministry. In 1971, the campus, which was originally planned to be situated in Sungai Ara, moved to its present site, Minden, a beautiful location with an area measuring 500 acres. The green and hilly scenery facing the sea is truly captivating.
Since its beginning, USM has implemented a school system, as opposed to the traditional faculty system. What is unique about this system is that each school could fulfil the needs of a more focused degree in the chosen area of study and at the same time, students could have the opportunity to explore other areas of study offered by another school. The interdisciplinary approach ensures that USM, the first in the country to adopt this system, would produce trained, multi-skilled graduates.
In 1969, the University of Penang was established in response to the need for a larger campus with a more conducive environment, appropriate to the needs of the future of the country with Professor Hamzah Sendut elected the Vice-Chancellor. Two months later, a group of 57 students was accepted to begin their studies. Since the area of Sungai Ara could not be developed as fast as required, the group was placed at the Malayan Teachers’ Training College at Bukit Gelugor on loan from the Education Ministry. In 1971, the campus, which was originally planned to be situated in Sungai Ara, moved to its present site, Minden, a beautiful location with an area measuring 500 acres. The green and hilly scenery facing the sea is truly captivating.
Since its beginning, USM has implemented a school system, as opposed to the traditional faculty system. What is unique about this system is that each school could fulfil the needs of a more focused degree in the chosen area of study and at the same time, students could have the opportunity to explore other areas of study offered by another school. The interdisciplinary approach ensures that USM, the first in the country to adopt this system, would produce trained, multi-skilled graduates.
USM
 is one of the three research-intensive universities in Malaysia. It has
 four campuses. The Main Campus which is the venue of the INGRAW 2013 
located on the island of Penang, northern part of Peninsular Malaysia. USM
 main campus is located within a tropical island of Penang, Malaysia 
with a land area of 591.72 acres (240.13 hectares). There are two USM 
branch campuses, one at Kubang Kerian in Kelantan (approximately 300km 
from the main campus) known as Health Campus and the other at Nibong 
Tebal (approximately 50km from the main campus), known as Engineering 
Campus. The former houses the School of Medical Sciences, School of 
Health Sciences and School of Dental Sciences, while the latter houses 
the six Engineering Schools. To date, the total enrolment is more than 
30,000 students.
Penang, Malaysia
Penang is a state in Malaysia and the name of its constituent island, located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. It is bordered by Kedah in the north and east, and Perak in the south. Penang is the second smallest Malaysian state in area after Perlis, and the eighth most populous. It is composed of two parts – Penang Island, where the seat of government is, and Seberang Perai (formerly kown as Province Wellesley in English) on the Malay Peninsula.
 Highly urbanised and industrialised Penang is one of the most developed
 and economically important states in the country, as well as a thriving
 tourist destination.
 For centuries, The multi-faceted personality of Penang are famously 
known for her multiple places of attraction, exotic heritage, mysterious
 temples & lots of palm-shrouded beaches - that makes it truly a 
special & cozy travel destination. Penang
 Island are bless with the warmth of their multi racial society 
comprising of Malays, Chinese, Indians & others. It's amazing to 
know that the community there are able to live together for so long in 
harmony & respected of each others religion despite the differences 
in their races. So, if you're a westerner & happen to be with 
community, don't worry! - I can bet that you'll be treated & 
accepted like a friend or a family and not like some weird and funny 
people.
 



