This document provides information about a two-day workshop on Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and its applications that will be held on April 9-10, 2014 at Universiti Sains Malaysia in Penang, Malaysia. The workshop will cover the principles of SEM, how to apply it in software, and how to interpret and report SEM results. Participants will learn techniques like confirmatory factor analysis, path analysis, and multi-group analysis. The workshop fee is MYR600 but discounts are available for groups and students. Recommended hotels near the venue are also listed.

1. Wholly-owned by Universiti Sains Malaysia
(Co. No. 473883-H)
in collaboration within collaboration within collaboration within collaboration with
Date : 9 & 10 April 2014 (Wednesday & Thursday).
Time : 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Venue : Kompleks ЄUREKA, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
Penang.
HRDF CLAIMABLE*
*SUBJECT TO HRDF APPROVAL
WORKSHOP FEE
(Covers workshop materials, two-day refreshment
including lunches and Certificate of Attendance)
MYR600.00 per participant
GROUP : MYR500.00 per participant
(minimum two (2) participants from the same
company/institution)
†
STUDENT : MYR450.00 per participant
(Proof of Student I.D. is compulsory)
†
Not entitled for group discount
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
University / College lecturers, PhD., Research Scholars, Post-
Doctoral Fellows, Post-Graduate Students and individuals having
interest in SEM.
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
PUSAT PENGAJIAN SISWAZAH PERNIAGAAN
Participants are required
to bring their laptop for
this workshop.

2. INTRODUCTION
This workshop covers the principles and issues of
Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) and its practical
applications. The two-day workshop covers the purpose
of SEM, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), path analysis,
and multi-group analysis. The participants will learn how
to conceptualize models of theoretical interest, recognize
identification of problems, perform model estimation and
modification using AMOS software, and choose the final
model for establishing direct and indirect relationship
among the study variables.
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
Knowledge of (a) Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) of
covariance and mean structures of research data; (b) how
to apply SEM to real data sets with one of the available
computer software; (c) how to read, understand, and
interpret scientific articles in which SEM has been applied
and (d) how to report SEM analyses and SEM results in
scientific journal articles.
WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR
ASSOC. PROF. DR. KRISHNASWAMY JAYARAMAN
He as 29 years of experience as a professor in Statistics.
He has a wide range of experience in data analysis using
Statistical Software and carried out some major projects
for National and International organizations. He is well
versed in Statistical analysis particularly in Model Building,
Estimation of parameters, Forecasting and predictive
Inferences, categorical data analysis and Follow-up
studies.
He has produced 13 Ph.D., research scholars in analytical
and applied statistics on an interdisciplinary basis and
published more than 50 journal articles in International
and National Journals. He has been providing an extensive
training for the executives of IT; Banking; BPO & KPO call
centres; Manufacturing Industries for six-sigma Green Belt
and Black Belt courses on Total Quality Management. He
has also been an active member of the quality planning
and assurance teams and worked with clients like WHO,
e-Merk, Ford, Motorola, Airtel, Lason, Careers India,
Prumatec, Astron, Office Tiger and Cadensworth (Intel)
among other multinational companies.
ENQUIRIES
Technical:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krishnaswamy Jeyaraman
Graduate School of Business
Universiti Sains Malaysia
(Off) 04–653 3888 ext 2332 / (M) 010–375 0868
dr_kjraman@usm.my /
Registration and others:
Khairol Anuar Mohammed
USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd.
(DL) 04-653 4372 / (M) 012-286 9048
khairol@usainsgroup.com / usains.holding@yahoo.com /
usains.holding@hotmail.com
RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION
USM Guest House (inside USM compound)
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11800 Minden, Penang.
(T) : 04–653 2030 / 04-653 2050
(F) : 04–659 7124
(E) : guesthouse@usainsgroup.com
Hotel Vistana (Nearby Bukit Jambul Shopping Complex)
213, Jalan Bukit Gambir, Bukit Jambul
11950 Penang.
(M) : 018-308 5876 (Ms. Roslinda – Sales Account
Manager)
(T) : 04–646 8000
(F) : 04–646 1400
(E) : vispg@ytlhotels.com.my
(W): http://www.vistanahotels.com/VistanaPG/Default.aspx
B-Suite (Nearby Bukit Jambul Shopping Complex)
B Tower, Bayan Point, 19, Medan Kampung Relau,
11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang.
(T) : 04–646 7777 / 04-644 4000 (Reservation)
(M) : Ms. Hasliza (016–458 3568) – Sales Manager
(F) : 04–644 5000
(E) : rsvn@b-suite.com.my / marketing@b-suite.com.my
(W) : http://www.b-suite.com.my/
Eastin Hotel Penang (nearby Queensbay shopping mall)
1, Solok Bayan Indah, Queensbay,
11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang.
(T) : 04–612 1111
(M) : Ms. Nornazia (016–526 5512)
(F) : 04–612 1199
(E) : info.pg@eastin.com
(W) : http://www.eastinhotel-penang.com/ppc/var3/
1 Apple Hotel Penang (nearby Queensbay shopping mall)
33 Persiaran Bayan Indah, Sg. Nibong, Bayan Lepas
11900 Penang
(T) : 04–640 6666
(W) : http://www.apple1hotel.com

3. CB – SEM AND ITS APPLICATIONS
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
TIME TOPICS
FIRST DAY
9.00 – 10.30 a.m. 1. INTRODUCTION TO SEM
▪ General purpose of SEM
▪ Basic Concepts
▪ Sample size
▪ Latent versus observed variable
▪ Exogenous versus endogenous latent variables
10.30 – 10.45 a.m. Tea Break
10.45 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 2. USING THE AMOS PROGRAM
▪ AMOS modelling tools
▪ Working with AMOS Graphics
1.00 – 2.00 p.m. Lunch
2.00 – 3.30 p.m. 3. CONFIRMATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS (CFA)
▪ Measurement model
▪ CFA versus Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA)
3.30 – 3.45 p.m. Tea Break
3.45 – 5.30 p.m. 4. ASSESSING THE MEASUREMENT MODEL VALIDITY
▪ Goodness-of-fit summary
▪ Modification indices
▪ Post hoc analysis
SECOND DAY
9.00 – 10.30 a.m. 5. STRUCTURAL MODEL
▪ An overview of theory testing with SEM
▪ Modelling with Amos Graphics
10.30 – 10.45 a.m. Tea Break
10.45 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 6. MODEL ASSESSMENT AND HYPOTHESES TESTING
▪ Assessing the structural model validity
▪ Path analysis
1.00 – 2.00 p.m. Lunch
2.00 – 3.30 p.m. 7. MEDIATOR
▪ Conceptual basis for mediation
▪ Testing for mediation
3.30 – 3.45 p.m. Tea Break
3.45 – 5.30 p.m. 8. MULTI GROUP ANALYSIS - MODERATOR
▪ Structural model comparison
Disclaimer
The Organizer reserves the right to reschedule or cancel any part of its published programme or venue due to unforeseen circumstances and will not accept liability for
costs incurred by participants or their organizations for the cancellation of travel arrangements and/or accommodation reservations as a result of the course being
cancelled or postponed. Advance notice will be given if there are such changes or cancellation.
Previous Participants:
▪ Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) ▪ Social Security Organisation (SOCSO)
▪ Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) ▪ Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
▪ Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) ▪ University of Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
▪ Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) ▪ Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
▪ Penang Matriculation College ▪ University Malaya
▪ Universiti Teknologi MARA Johor ▪ Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
▪ Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) ▪ TATI University College

4. CB – SEM AND ITS APPLICATIONS – APRIL 2014
Send registration form to :
Khairol Anuar Mohammed, USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd., Ground Floor, Kompleks ЄUREKA,
Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM PENANG.
Fax : 04-657 2210
or
Email: khairol@usainsgroup.com / usains.holding@yahoo.com / usains.holding@hotmail.com
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Cheque / Bank Draft / Money Order / LO / PO must be made payable to ‘USAINS HOLDING SDN. BHD.’.
1. Bank Transfer [Please fax your Bank-in Slip (Print your name & details on the slip)].
Payee Name : USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd.
Details : CB-SEM AND ITS APPLICATIONS – APRIL 2014
Name of Bank : CIMB Bank Berhad (USM Branch), Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM Penang.
Account Number : 0709-0006708-05-7
2. A Local Order (LO) or Purchase Order (PO) must be presented before the event.
The Organizer reserves the right to refrain a registered participant from taking part in the event if no proof of
payment can be presented. This only applies to registered participants who have NOT paid the registration fee
PRIOR to the event date.
3. Cancellation / Substitution
A full refund less administration fee of MYR250.00 will be given for cancellation received not later than 10
working days before the course. No refund will be made after this period. However, substitute participants are
welcomed at no extra charge provided written notice of at least 5 working days before the event is given to the
Organizer.
REGISTRATION FORM