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THE STAR, TUESDAY 6 AUGUST 2019

COURSE FOCUS

Making notable connections


The advancement of technology has greatly revolutionised the way people
communicate, work and play. The challenge is thus to keep abreast with
technological trends and take advantage of the tools at hand.
2 Course Focus THE STAR, TUESDAY 6 AUGUST 2019

Brushing up
on soft skills
“SINCE Korean culture is now learn more about Korean very beneficial for us as we can
popular in Malaysia, we thought culture, as well as enhance their obtain some useful tips and
to use the opportunity to intercultural understanding. knowledge,” says Yu.
organise the Walk of Korea The Walk of Korea was Yu says his favourite subject
where our students can officiated by Kim Jun-Pyo, is Malaysian Taxation and has
experience and learn more chargé d’affaires of the embassy participated in the ICAEW
about Korean culture,” says Yu of the Republic of Korea to Malaysia Regional Business
Kong Sin, a BSc (Hons) in Malaysia. Challenge 2018 in Penang and
Accounting and Finance (BAF) The organising team took the Deloitte Tax Challenge.
student at Sunway University almost a year to plan the event. “I have not only gained
and the organising chairperson Behind the scenes orchestrating fundamental knowledge in my
of Walk of Korea 2019. the event was an organising studies but also brushed up on
The first Korean Fair held at team headed by Yu with 30 my soft skills from experiences
Sunway University, it was committee members and a crew obtained through participating
organised by students from the of 20 students. As the one in activities and events on
Sunway University Business overseeing the planning of the campus.”
School (SUBS) Student Concilium. event, Yu shared that leading a The BAF programme at
Inspired by the famous tourist team was not an easy task. “It Sunway University provides
Sunway University’s curriculum places importance on the development of soft destination of Hongdae in Seoul, requires effort and time, students like Yu an in-depth
skills such as communication, negotiation, teamwork and leadership, which are the event served as a platform knowing everyone in the team understanding of how
essential for personal and professional development and growth. for students to experience and and allocating tasks to them accounting and finance fits into
according to their preference the broader context of business
and expertise.” and management. Students will
Yu has been actively involved be equipped with the critical
in annual charity events since thinking and problem-solving
2017. A recipient of the Jeffrey skills needed to succeed in
Cheah Continuing Scholarship, today’s dynamic business world.
Yu is currently in his final year In addition to these technical
of the BAF programme. skills, the curriculum places
“Sunway University is widely importance on the development
recognised and the programme of soft skills such as
is validated by Lancaster communication, negotiation,
University in the United teamwork and leadership,
Kingdom. Graduates are which are essential for personal
awarded two certificates, one and professional development
from Sunway University and and growth.
another from Lancaster At Sunway University,
University.” students are encouraged to
BAF students can apply for participate in extracurricular
exemptions to pursue activities and community
professional qualifications from projects. The first-hand
professional bodies, which experience gained through
include the Association of these activities creates a
Chartered Certified Accountants learning platform for students
(ACCA), Institute of Chartered to develop skills which are
Accountants in England and constantly in demand by
Wales (ICAEW), Chartered employers.
Institute of Management SUBS offers a wide range of
Accountants, Certified Practising business, accounting and
Accountant Australia, Malaysian finance, marketing and
Institute of Certified Public management degree
Accountants and Chartered Tax programmes, including BAF,
Institute of Malaysia. BSc (Hons) Business
“I am only required to Management, BSc (Hons)
complete the last four Business Studies, BSc (Hons)
professional papers of ACCA Marketing, BSc (Hons) Financial
after completing the BAF Analysis, BSc (Hons) Financial
programme,” says Yu, who adds Economics, BSc (Hons) Global
that although some subjects Supply Chain Management, BA
were tough, his lecturers and (Hons) Entrepreneurship and
tutors are always willing to BSc (Hons) in International
spare their time to help. Business.
“There is also the Peer
Assistance Leading Programme n For more information about
(PALP) handled by the Student the programmes offered, call
Concilium, where we can have 03-7491 8622, email info@
additional classes on specific sunway.edu.my or visit
subjects with the seniors. This is university.sunway.edu.my/subs

H.E Kim Jun-Pyo, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic


of Korea to Malaysia (centre) with Dr Elizabeth Lee, Chief Executive
Officer of Sunway Education Group and the Senior Management
team of Sunway University, and Yu Kong Sin (far right) at the launch
of Walk of Korea 2019.
THE STAR, TUESDAY 6 AUGUST 2019 Course Focus 3

Keep up or fold
By SRIMAYEE SEN SARMA

THANKS to technology, the way


business is conducted now is vastly
different than how it was even a
decade or two ago.
Automated machines and filing for bankruptcy and
sophisticated operating systems announcing that it will close all but
help reduce the cost of one of its retail stores worldwide in
employment and manufacturing phases over the next few months.
time, while various online This tragic end to the business
collaborative applications such as that was founded way back in 1968
Trello and Citrix help companies showcases the brutal reality of the
better manage and organise present business landscape and
business documents and data changing consumer behaviour,
among a large number of which is rapidly shifting from
employees. traditional retail shopping to
These technological online platforms. This was stated
advancements have also as the primary reason for the
influenced consumer behaviour. closure of Crabtree & Evelyn’s
People today are more informed – physical presence. Business
thanks to the Internet – and look owners who do not heed this shift
for faster, higher-quality service. in consumer behaviour are,
Because of the availability of unfortunately, headed towards the
numerous options in the market, same end as Crabtree & Evelyn.
ensuring brand loyalty is a priority Consumers today turn to search
for all companies. engines for everything, from
Technology has completely products reviews to general
revolutionised the world of information, hence the importance
business, but what was conceived of businesses being present online
as an aid to make life easier has cannot be emphasised enough.
also become the biggest hurdle that Keeping up with this shift, new
business owners of today need to technologies such as search engine
overcome. Business owners who do not heed the evolution of technology and shifts in consumer behaviour are risking the optimisation (SEO), data science,
success of their companies. digital marketing and
The changing dynamics project manager views the design, automated machines. No business someone is interested. However, it
programming are fundamental to
modern marketing strategy.
A business operating in today’s modifies it and sends the final can survive by denying this,” says is important to know about the Capitalising on this need, new
world does not need to incorporate version to a manufacturing facility Clarence Chew, chief business new technologies that can help businesses offering online solution
all facilities and technicians to yet another part of the world, all officer of Hermo, an e-commerce your business and how you can services have opened up over the
in-house anymore since technology within a few minutes. By not beauty product company in utilise them to your advantage.” past few years. While traditional
enables business owners to keeping up with this changing Malaysia. business owners can always hire
outsource various processes. In
addition to setting up production
trend, businesses stand to fall back
on competition and lose out on
“Every kind of business owner,
be it retail or services, need to
The evolving new era the services of such providers,
Chew points out, “Business owners
facilities thousands of miles away, customers. adapt to the Fourth Industrial Beauty lovers around the world need to have at least a passable
outsourcing also expedites the “To run a business successfully Revolution by staying updated with woke up early this year to the idea of what is going on because
whole business process. in today’s world, the use of technology. While I believe it is not devastating news of Crabtree & anyone can take you for a ride if
Technology allows for the final different technologies is necessary to go as deep as learning Evelyn – a fragrance, body care you just outsource a job you have
design of a product to be sent to unavoidable, be it in the form of programming languages, it will not and home care products brand
another part of the world, where a various applications, software or hurt to have such knowledge if with significant global presence – > TURN TO PAGE 4
4 Course Focus THE STAR, TUESDAY 6 AUGUST 2019

Tech in business compulsory


> FROM PAGE 3 done, so I just hired the services of changing times have not just pages after pages of stories of compulsory subject.
a company who promised that survived, but thrived, while others entrepreneurs as young as 10 “Business acumen is still more
no knowledge about. Hence, you within a few months I will be able who failed to keep up have been years old. important, but we cannot
would not know if the work was to sell a certain amount of my forced to close shop. This new-age entrepreneurship overlook technology. Malaysian
done correctly.” products online. I continued using technology to implement students who want to pursue
John (not his real name), who
wanted to start an e-commerce
paying them and they continued
making excuses about why it is
New opportunities galore new business ideas is so popular
that it even has a new term to
entrepreneurship in future must
update themselves with technical
business in natural and organic not working. After one year when Up-and-coming technologies define it – technopreneurship. knowledge outside of their
products was cheated by SEO my website was still not live, I have also opened a whole world There are also universities business studies if their course
providers because he was clueless ended my contract with them, but of opportunities for budding and worldwide that offer courses in does not include it,” Chew
about the online marketplace. I had lost all my money.” aspiring entrepreneurs to this new discipline. advises.
“I wanted to create a website for So, the challenge for business innovate and start their own While Malaysia is catching up Change is the only constant
my business and many people told owners is not just updating their businesses. with this trend as well, with in life, and it cannot be truer
me that by getting the website businesses with advancing Moreover, technology has several local universities offering for businesses today. With
search engine optimised, I will be technologies but also updating enabled kids to create applications this course, general business technology advancing at a
able to earn more profit. I did not themselves. Businesses that have and start online businesses. A courses in Malaysia still do not breakneck pace, business owners
know what SEO was or how it is been keeping up with the simple search online will result in include technical studies as a must either keep up or give up.

Look out for the future


With technology changing the businesses as well as consumers. line between digital marketing
dynamics of regular businesses, One example of fintech is the and traditional marketing is
many traditional industries have innovation of cryptocurrency, often blurred. What this means
died or are dying, such as film including Bitcoin. The immense is that while there are numerous
photography. However, popularity of Bitcoin goes to start-ups exclusively offering
advancing technology has also show how huge this industry this service, there are also larger
brought with it a plethora of can be, if utilised well. and older companies that have
new industries that have opened l Digital marketing – People diversified into this industry,
opportunities for new today turn to search engines to such as PwC and Accenture.
businesses. Some new industries look for anything and l Cybersecurity – With
that are projected to thrive in everything, from information to everything shifting online, there
the near future are: products, and this shift in has also been tremendous
l Fintech – More and more behaviour gave rise to this new growth in cyber-crimes, which
people are turning to online industry. Digital marketing brought forth the need for this
platforms for banking and other offers users the opportunity to industry. Currently, the biggest
financial transactions, which market their businesses to players in this industry are
eliminates the need and use of online users. This is a rapidly information technology giants
physical currency. Financial expanding industry, thanks such as Cisco, IBM and McAfee,
technology or fintech is an to changing consumer but with the online user base
industry that seeks to leverage behaviour. growing exponentially, the need
this and develop technology However, since it is essentially for new businesses offering
meant to make everything a part of the overall marketing cybersecurity services will grow
related to finance easier for endeavour of any business, the as well.
THE STAR, TUESDAY 6 AUGUST 2019 Course Focus 5

Taking the fast route to success


QUALIFIED accounting and finance
professionals are in high demand and can
work across multiple industry sectors.
Furthermore, world-leading financial hubs
like Singapore, London and New York attract
global talent, meaning that accounting and
finance provides global career opportunities
like few other professions can.
With this in mind, the renowned, triple-
accredited Henley Business School at the
Malaysia campus of the University of Reading
(United Kingdom) has partnered with the
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England
and Wales (ICAEW), one of the industry’s
most respected professional bodies, in a
unique collaboration called the Henley-
ICAEW Programme (HIP).
HIP provides students with the fastest route
to becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant
(ICAEW ACA). As an integrated, career-
focused programme, HIP has three unique
features that set it apart from other
accounting and finance programmes
available anywhere else.
First, HIP enables students to graduate with
three qualifications instead of one. Students
not only get a prestigious BSc Accounting and HIP provides students with a year-long work placement in Year 3, where they gain valuable work experience. The programme boasts a 100%
Finance degree from the Henley Business placement record.
School, they get the ICAEW Certificate in
Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB) and Employers (ATE). worth mentioning that ICAEW has reciprocal the Accounting and Finance pathway. There
the BFP (Business and Finance Professional) Finally, students get a fast-track to memberships with professional bodies in are intakes for IFP in September and April.
designation. This means that graduates can chartered accountant status with ICAEW, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New If you would like to know more about the
use the letters “BFP” after their name as known as ICAEW ACA. With HIP, students Zealand, South Africa and Canada. An HIP programme, contact Programme Lead
international recognition of their technical get the maximum eight paper exemptions, as ICAEW Chartered Accountant can practise Dr Evelita Estela Celis at e.estelacelis@
competency, ethical awareness and well as a waiver of about £850 (RM4,300) in accountancy in these countries without henley.edu.my. Alternatively, register now
commitment to professional development. exemption and registration fees. necessarily taking examinations with them. for University of Reading Malaysia campus’
Second, HIP provides students with a year- Furthermore, the one-year work placement So, HIP really is the best option for a global open day on Aug 17 and 24 or at Sureworks
long work placement in Year 3, where they is claimable as credit for Prior Work career. in Midvalley, Kuala Lumpur on Aug 3 to 4.
gain valuable work experience. The Experience. The next intake for HIP is September. Remember to bring your results!
programme boasts a 100% placement record All of this means that graduates from HIP Apply for direct entry to the HIP programme
and students are typically placed in one of the are work-ready, highly employable and with a foundation in business, A-Levels or n For more information, call 07-268 6205,
prestigious “Big 6” accounting firms in stand out from the crowd of other graduates. other suitable qualification. If you’re an SPM WhatsApp 607(16)-772 5400, email my.
Malaysia, major banks and other reputable Aside from the prestige of a UK degree holder, you can enrol in the International enquiry@reading.edu.my or visit www.
firms which are ICAEW Authorised Training from the Henley Business School, it’s also Foundation Programme (IFP) and complete reading.edu.my

Stay ahead of the pack


AS one of the pioneers in providing top- accreditation for the financial services
notch business education with professional industry.
accreditations, Tunku Abdul Rahman TAR UC’s Bachelor of Business (Hons) in
University College (TAR UC) has nurtured Logistics and Supply Chain Management
many prominent business leaders and also obtained accreditation from the
professionals. Chartered Institute of Logistics and
Accreditation from a recognised Transport Malaysia, the Malaysian chapter
professional body is more than just a vote of of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and
confidence. It ensures that accredited Transport (CILT) last year.
programmes adhere to strict standards set This accreditation recognises TAR UC’s
by the relevant accrediting bodies, resulting Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Logistics and
in students who are professionally qualified Supply Chain Management programme to
and competent upon receiving their be equivalent to CILT Professional
graduation certificate. Qualification and students will be able to
With professional accreditations in its register as an Affiliate Member, which
accountancy, finance and business entitles them the opportunity to attend
programmes, TAR UC graduates are global events. TAR UC bachelor’s degree
equipped to stay ahead of the pack. graduates can also join special interest
Over the years, TAR UC’s Faculty of groups and be eligible to upgrade their
Accountancy, Finance and Business has Affiliate Member status to Member of CILT
sought and obtained professional after three years of relevant working
accreditation from many influential global experience.
and local professional bodies, including the
Association of Chartered Certified n For more information, visit TAR UC’s Info
Accountants, Malaysian Institute of Day on Aug 16 to 18 from 10am to 4pm at
Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, the Kuala Lumpur Main Campus and its
Financial Planning Association of Malaysia, branch campuses in Penang, Perak, Pahang
Institute of Chartered Accountants in and Sabah. Attractive scholarships are
England and Wales, Certified Public available on the basis of academic merit and
Accountants Australia and Malaysian sibling discounts for eligible students.
Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Alternatively, visit www.tarc.edu.my
Last year, TAR UC gained additional
recognition for its finance and
business programmes when its
Bachelor of Finance and
Investment (Hons) and Bachelor of
Banking and Finance (Hons)
programmes were officially
accredited by the Financial
Accreditation Agency (FAA).
Incorporated in 2012, FAA is an
independent quality assurance
and accreditation body under
Bank Negara Malaysia and
Securities Commission Malaysia. It
is responsible for developing
internationally benchmarked
learning standards and
6 Course Focus THE STAR, TUESDAY 6 AUGUST 2019

Sharpen your
MALAYSIA enjoys a huge advantage when it
comes to international business and
entrepreneurship. According to the World
Bank’s report Doing Business 2019, Malaysia

business acumen
was placed at No.15 for ease of doing
business in the East Asia and Pacific region,
placing it ahead of Japan and China.
Understanding the job demand created by
Malaysia’s economy, First City University
College’s (First City UC’s) Faculty of Business,
Hospitality and Communication (FBHC)
offers students the BA (Hons) International
Business and BA (Hons) Entrepreneurship management, developing entrepreneurial
programmes. skills, new venture creation,
“It is our hope that students will acquire management accounting and finance,
the necessary knowledge and skills to enter brand management and marketing.
the workforce. They will be capable of Students will learn to identify, define,
contributing innovative business ideas either assess and evaluate business concepts,
in a multinational corporation or a small ideas and issues, which are crucial to
enterprise setting,” says FBHC dean Robert adopt an informed approach to
Cheong. addressing business scenarios and
Cheong adds that students of both problems.
programmes are encouraged to apply for an This may even extend towards the act
affiliate membership with the Chartered of modifying or challenging any existing
Institute of Marketing to further enhance popular ideas. Besides becoming
their marketing skills and connect with other entrepreneurs, graduates may consider
people with similar interests. positions that include franchisee,
International Business and business consultant, strategic planner
Entrepreneurship Bachelor’s Degree and venture capitalist.
programme coordinator Aurora Lim says First City UC’s September intake is
final-year students are required to undergo currently in progress for its bachelor’s
an Industrial Training module, which will and postgraduate programmes.
provide them with the necessary hands-on Interested students should register as
experience to prepare them for a challenging soon as possible in order to qualify for
work environment. the 50% programme incentive.
Upon graduating, First City UC alumni
Equipped to meet international First City University College conducts annual career fairs for its final year students,
may even continue with the Master of
Business Administration (MBA)
business standards connecting them with potential employers. programme, which will equip them with
managerial skills should they aspire to
The BA (Hons) International Business is a workplace diversity and cross-cultural Trained to provide creative attain a leadership position within their
three-year degree programme. Students will
learn to convey international business-
management. They will also comprehend
how law, trade, finance, logistics, ethics and
business solutions workplace.
Alumni will enjoy a special 25%
related information in oral, written or visual human resource management operate across The BA (Hons) Entrepreneurship is a incentive rate should they enrol for the
form. They will also be working with diverse borders. three-year degree programme designed to programme.
group members to simulate the real-life Some of the positions open to graduates prepare students for the prospect of
cultural diversity of a global business. include international business negotiator, becoming a well-trained entrepreneur or n For more information on the
Upon completing their studies, international strategic planner, business business leader. The programme programmes and incentives offered at
graduates will be comfortable dealing with development director and multinational incorporates modules and learning First City UC, visit the campus, call
organisational and business issues such as manager. outcomes in areas such as enterprise 03-7727 3200 or visit www.firstcity.edu.my

A new dimension to
learning and teaching
CURTIN University Malaysia (Curtin fixed income, commodities and foreign
Malaysia) continues to invest in innovative exchange,” says Prof Beena.
facilities to enhance its student experience She adds that in today’s competitive job
and employability. Among the facilities is market, in-depth knowledge and mastery
the newly completed Curtin Trading Room of advanced skills are vital for students to
at its Faculty of Business in Miri, which enhance their employability. Therefore,
provides business students with a real Curtin ensures its courses are always
trading floor environment. applied, innovative and relevant to the
Fashioned after a similar facility at its world, enabling graduates to become
main campus in Perth, the Trading Room is highly competent industry professionals.
a distinctive learning space that is equipped Curtin Malaysia’s Faculty of Business is
with a multimedia financial trading system one of the region’s leading providers of
(FTS) and financial analysis software that business education, offering a
allows for financial trading simulations, comprehensive range of courses from the
virtual portfolio simulations and the use of Curtin Business School, which is accredited
analytical modules. by the prestigious Association to Advance
Students can use the FTS to learn Collegiate Schools of Business. Strong
analytical and quantitative techniques in connections with industry partners ensure
portfolio management, as well as develop that students are aligned with the latest
trading strategies, get an idea of real-time industry trends and the faculty boasts an
stock and bond prices, and keep abreast of impressive graduate employability rate due
news on businesses, industry trends and the to these connections.
wider global market.
“It is unlike any other teaching facility in n For more information on the Faculty of
Malaysia. It brings the world of finance into Business or Curtin Malaysia, visit business.
the classroom, provides access to real-world curtin.edu.my or www.curtin.edu.my
technology and simulates a real business
environment to prepare students with the
practical skills they will need to graduate
career-ready,” says Faculty of Business
acting dean Assoc Prof Pauline Ho, adding
that students will be able to access company
financials, market data, statistics and
proprietary research reports.
Deputy pro-vice-chancellor Prof Beena
Giridharan says the trading room will be a
valuable learning tool not only for
undergraduate and postgraduate business
students, but also staff and industry
professionals.
“The FTS software seamlessly integrates
data, news and analytics and provides
transparent and reliable financial, economic
and government information, covering all
major market sectors, including equity,
THE STAR, TUESDAY 6 AUGUST 2019 Course Focus 7

At the frontline of
RESEARCHERS at Monash Malaysia are
working to find new microbes in previously
unstudied habitats. The Novel Bacteria and
Drug Discovery Research (NBDD) Group and

microbe research
Biofunctional Molecule Exploratory Research
(BMEX) Group are identifying new microbes
from Malaysian mangrove swamps that may
provide us with new antibiotics and
anticancer compounds.
The Monash researchers are focusing on
one family of bacteria – the Actinomycetes.
Actinomycetes became famous in the 1940s
when Prof Selman Abraham Waksman first species produces antioxidants and bioactive
used it to isolate the potent antibiotic compounds that reduce the survival of
streptomycin. Since then, scientists have cancer cells. It does this by altering processes
identified over 10,000 bioactive compounds in the cancer cells that normally grants the
that are made by Streptomycetes species. cancer cells immortality.
Bioactive compounds are those that may be These encouraging findings were
able to fight disease and infection. published in Scientific Reports and Frontiers
More than 860 new species and subspecies in Microbiology and, in 2016, one of them
of Streptomyces have been discovered in was selected to receive the YSPSAH Excellent
almost every environment on earth, from Scientific Paper Award by the TienTe Lee
the deep seabed to hot springs to mangrove Biomedical Foundation.
swamps.
With 99% of microbes on earth still
unidentified, the researchers in the NBDD
Monash’s very own microbe
Group and BMEX Group believe that there Monash researchers have recently begun
are other species in the Actinomycetes family exploring mangrove swamps in East
waiting to be discovered that might be able (From left) Researchers from the School of Pharmacy at Monash University Malaysia Dr Malaysia for new species in the
to produce bioactive compounds. Vengadesh Letchumanan, Dr Tan Loh Teng Hern, Dr Goh Bey Hing, Dr Lee Learn Han, Dr Ser Actinobacteria family. They got off to a good
Hooi Leng and Dr Jodi Law Woan Fei. start by discovering a new Streptomyces
Malaysian mangrove microbes focus on detecting and evaluating compounds pathogens. The compounds it produces are
species in Sarawak mangrove soil (strain
MUSC 1JT) and have proposed naming the
help fight cancer made by microbes that might be bioactive. even able to kill Methicillin-resistant new microbe Streptomyces monashensis, in
Together, the two groups have discovered 15 Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Infections honour of Monash University. The “Monash
The researchers in the NBDD Group are new species in the Actinobacteria family and caused by MRSA are very difficult to treat and microbe” has shown signs that it could
focusing on finding new Actinobacteria published more than 20 research articles. MRSA can wreak havoc in clinical settings contribute to drug discovery, especially in
species, including Streptomyces, that live in Some of the new species the Monash and hospitals. Streptomyces pluripotens may the development of potential antioxidant
mangrove swamps around Malaysia. The researchers have discovered are associated provide a treatment in future. agents, which may help in the fight against
researchers study the new species from with bioactive compounds that may be used Another microbe discovered by Monash cancer.
various angles – from observing their to make new antibiotics. A recently researchers, strain MUSC 136T, has been
physical appearance to deciphering their discovered microbe named Streptomyces named Streptomyces malaysiense after n For more information on programmes at
genetic code. pluripotens (MUSC 135T) produces bioactive Malaysia. When grown in a special growth Monash University Malaysia, visit www.
Researchers from the BMEX Group then compounds that can kill several harmful medium developed at Monash Malaysia, this monash.edu.my
8 Course Focus THE STAR, TUESDAY 6 AUGUST 2019

Find your right fit


OF all the countries and regions in the world,
the United Kingdom perhaps holds the most
charm to Malaysian students in terms of
higher education destinations.
Studies conducted by the Higher
Education Statistics Agency in the UK show
that more and more students are going to
the UK to further their studies. In fact,
according to the UK Council for International
Student Affairs, Malaysia is one of the top Twinning programmes
countries outside of the European Union to appeal to many Malaysians
send students to the UK for higher education.
UK university programmes are so popular because of their affordability.
among Malaysians that over the last few You get the same quality of
decades, numerous UK branch campuses
have popped up in our country. Even local education here as you would
private universities are offering twinning in the UK at a considerably
programmes with various UK universities.
lower fee.
Seeing double
With a twinning programme, you get to rest of your degree in the UK.
study in the UK, Malaysia or both (one after Credits accumulated and modules covered
the other) throughout your degree and be in your first year can be transferred so that
conferred a degree from that UK university you may finish your course in the UK.
upon graduation. This programme may cost a bit more than
UK twinning programmes are offered by the 2+1 or 3+0 options as you will spend a
local private universities that have formed longer time in the UK, but it is a fast-track
partnerships with UK universities such as option if you are eager to get there. It is still
Brickfields Asia College and Taylor’s cheaper than completing your entire degree
University, as well as UK universities that UK university programmes are so popular that various UK branch campuses have popped up in the UK.
have established campuses in Malaysia. in Malaysia, offering students the opportunity to pursue a UK degree at more affordable
prices.
At what cost?
Telling them apart l 2+1 (Two years in Malaysia, one year years in the UK) – If you have a tight budget For Malaysian students who feel ill-
In Malaysia, twinning programmes offered in the UK) – The 2+1 is arguably the most but still want to obtain a UK degree, this prepared to move halfway across the world
by higher learning institutions are typically popular UK twinning programme among programme is the way to go. It is perhaps the for three years, a twinning programme can
denoted by digits. The digits refer to the Malaysians as it gives students a chance to least expensive option out of all twinning be a good alternative.
number of years you spend studying in a study in Malaysia and the UK. programmes. Twinning programmes appeal to many
country. If you are keen on studying in the UK but During this programme, you complete all Malaysians because of their affordability.
For example, a 2+1 twinning programme want to save up before going abroad, this three years of your degree in the comfort of You get the same quality of education here as
means that you spend two years studying in programme is for you. The credits you your home country, surrounded by a you would in the UK at a considerably lower
Malaysia and one in the UK. Similarly, a 3+0 accumulate in the first two years of your familiar environment and people. The best fee.
programme means that you complete all degree can be transferred so that you may part is that you will still earn a degree from The average cost of studying in a world-
three years of your degree in Malaysia, but finish the rest of your course in the UK. a UK university. renowned UK university – including tuition
still obtain qualifications from a UK With this programme, you can enjoy the l 1+2 (One year in Malaysia, two years and living costs – is about RM150,000 per
university such as University of Nottingham experience of living there and the vibrant in the UK) – Though uncommon, a few year. When compared with the cost of
and University of Southampton. activities to the fullest instead of having to universities do offer a 1+2 twinning twinning programmes here in Malaysia,
Below is a closer look at different types of survive by a penny pinching. programme where you can spend the first which average around RM50,000, the
twinning programmes. l 3+0 (Three years in Malaysia, zero year studying in Malaysia and complete the benefits are clear.

Cultivate a business mindset


AIMST University’s Faculty of Business and experience at FBM to become successful
Management (FBM) acknowledges that it’s entrepreneurs. The following are three
no longer “business as usual”. Globalisation alumni members who graduated recently:
and digitalisation have irreversibly l Shireen Yong Shu Fen (BSc Finance &
transformed the economy, bringing about Management, 2017) – “I had a wonderful
disruptions in all aspects of global business learning experience at FBM. The lecturers
and trade. and mentors were very professional and
However, one thing remains a constant – greatly assisted me with my learning. Two
the need for a quality education, which skills that they helped me polish are
enables individuals to adapt and keep up decision-making and problem-solving, which
with continuous change and development. I find very useful in my work today.”
To that end, FBM takes the “cultivating l Kesshingeen Kumar (BSc Finance &
minds” approach and provides students with Management, 2017) – “FBM provided us with
a solid foundation in business and a platform to grow leadership skills as well
management studies. The approach extends as soft skills to face the real world. Lecturers
beyond the classroom to personalised go above and beyond the call of duty to
coaching and mentoring, designed around relate the outside world with our syllabus. I
each student’s learning abilities and couldn’t have asked for a better place to
interests. In addition, FBM also provides soft- study.”
skills training to all students in their l Jay Lim Chun Chew (BSc Marketing &
graduation year. Delivered by industry Management, 2017) – “FBM is one big family!
experts, these sessions assist students in Our lecturers always looked after us. I could
their transition to their chosen careers. approach them whenever I needed
FBM further expands its students’ assistance. That’s why I keep in touch with
horizons by regularly exposing them to the my lecturers and mentors even til today.
global landscape by way of international Surely, it has helped me come up with ideas
collaborations and semester exchange for my business.”
(abroad) programmes with international All programmes are accredited by the
universities, including Japan’s Kanagawa Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and
University and the PSG Institute of the curriculum is regularly monitored by a
Management from India. panel of industry experts to ensure that it is
As a testament to its approach, many current and meets industry requirements.
graduates have gone on to secure jobs at
multinational firms and leading corporations n For more information, visit AIMST
soon after their graduation. Others, University’s campus in Semeling, Kedah or
meanwhile, have applied their learning call 012-549 8108/04-429 8108.

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