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The Best Interior Architecture Diploma & Degree in Malaysia at Top Private Universities

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Students after SPM interested in interior architecture can consider going for the Diploma in Interior Architecture or Interior Design with 3 credits. If you are still unsure of what to study, then you can go for the Foundation with 5 credits and then enter into the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Interior Architecture at the award-winning UCSI University or First City University College.

To be successful in your career in Interior Architecture or Interior Design, students must choose a top university so that they can gain the necessary design skills and specific knowledge. Surrounded by international students from all over the world, students at UCSI are able to gain valuable cultural insights that would help their creativity as well as improve their English language skills.

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Study Interior Architecture (Interior Design) at the Best Private Universities in Malaysia

Interior architecture is a combination of the study and practice of interior design with architecture. Interior Architecture explores

EduSpiral took us on a tour of UCSI University's Architecture Gallery and the North Wing campus
EduSpiral took us on a tour of UCSI University’s Architecture Gallery and the North Wing campus

how the interiors of buildings such as offices, homes, condominiums, hospitals, hotels or restaurants are inhabited, used and experienced by their target audience.

Interior Architects are trained to consider the modification of the interior structure of the building rather than just refinishing and furnishing existing spaces.

Interest in interior architecture in Malaysia has grown rapidly in recent years as we have become more affluent and design conscious. New materials, technologies and techniques are giving interior architects in Malaysia exciting new ways to enclose and use space using, such as architectural glass for floors and ceilings and new environmentally friendly technologies for heating and lighting.

Interior architects plan and detail commercial and residential building interiors for effective use with particular emphasis on space creation, space planning and factors that affect our responses to living and working environments. Good design can enable us to live and work more efficiently, comfortably, profitably, securely and pleasurably in a more aesthetically fulfilling and functional environment.

Interior Architects plan space allocation, traffic flow, building services, furniture, fixtures, furnishings and surface finishes. They consider the purpose, efficiency, comfort, safety and aesthetic of interior spaces to arrive at an optimum design. They custom design or specify furniture, lighting, walls, partitions, flooring, colour, fabrics and graphics to produce an environment tailored to a purpose.

In your work as an interior architect in Malaysia, you’ll prepare drawings of interior spaces, and you might even design the

UCSI University architecture students' projects on display at the Gallery
UCSI University architecture students’ projects on display at the Gallery

furniture that will be used in those spaces. You might work for an architectural firm or another company that designs hospitals, offices, homes or schools; you could also go into business for yourself.

Students after SPM interested in interior architecture can consider going for the Diploma in Interior Architecture with 3 credits. If you are still unsure of what to study, then you can go for the Foundation with 5 credits and then enter into the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Interior Architecture at UCSI University.

Students should choose a top university to study interior architecture, one that has proven itself with experience and having won awards. Don’t be fooled by advertisements or glamour and make your choice based on these factors. A good interior architecture school doesn’t need to be very expensive. The tuition fees for the interior architecture courses at UCSI University and First City University College are very affordable compared to other institutions in Malaysia.

The Best Interior Design University College in Malaysia

First City University College is the first and only centre in South East Asia to offer Nottingham Trent University’s Honours degree courses majoring in Graphic Design, Furniture & Product Design and Interior Architecture & Design.

Nottingham Trent University’s School of Art & Design has a long history in art & design education that dates back to 1843. Today, it is one of the major providers of art & design education at tertiary level in the UK.

FIrst City University College Final Year Interior Design Students' Projects
FIrst City University College Final Year Interior Design Students’ Projects

First City University College is acknowledged to be one of the best colleges for design in Malaysia having been the first to offer the undergraduate degree majoring in Graphic Design, Interior Architecture & Design and Furniture & Product Design.

In the Guardian University guide 2016: University league table for Design & Crafts ranks Nottingham Trent University at 10th Place. Design students in Malaysia can now obtain a UK Top 10 Design undergraduate degree at First City University College making it one of the best design degree programmes in Malaysia.

First City University College has everything an art & design student needs to equip him/her with the skill sets required of a professional designer in Malaysia.

The college provides ample studio space, up-to-date computer hardware and software, 3D printer, Mac Lab, woodwork workshop, print studios, workshops, photo labs, recording studio, and a range of other equipment to help students in their design projects.

Ranking of First City University College’s Design Partner University, Nottingham Trent University, UK

Students pursuing the 3+0 UK degree in Graphic Design, Furniture & Product Design and Interior Architecture & Design will

Nottingham Trent University is a Top 10 UK University for Design
Nottingham Trent University is a Top 10 UK University for Design

receive the degree award from the top ranked Nottingham Trent University, UK.

  • In the 2016 League Table Ranking by the Complete University Guide, Nottingham Trent University is ranked at 53
  • In the 2016 League Table Ranking by the Complete University Guide for Art & Design Nottingham Trent is ranked 25
  • The Guardian University guide 2016: University league table ranks Nottingham Trent University at 42.
  • The Guardian University guide 2016: University league table for Design & Crafts ranks Nottingham Trent University at 10th
  • Nottingham Trent University has risen nine places in this year’s Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. The overall position of 52nd means the University is also ranked among the top ten modern universities in the UK.

First City University College is a Top Award-Winning Design College in Malaysia

As evidence that First City UC is the best university college for design in Malaysia, the university and their students have won numerous awards for

Lim Yong An (right), Gold Winner of the Nippon Young Paint Designers Award 2014 in the Interior Design Category
Lim Yong An (right), Gold Winner of the Nippon Young Paint Designers Award 2014 in the Interior Design Category

Interior Design as well as Graphic Design.

  • Nippon Paint Young Designer Awards 2014:
    • Gold Winner for Interior Design is Lim Yong An
    • Lim Yong An also won the “Best Green Innovation Award”.
    • Ernest Loh Yin-Sen won Silver
    • Soo Mei Lian won “Best Colour Choice”
    • Yii Sii Lin won an Honorary Mention
    • Best College for Interior Design also went to KBU International College
    • Best Lecturer for Interior Design went to KBU’s Chua Huwi Huwi.
  • RSA Genovasi Malaysian Awards 2014
    • Social Entrepreneurship Category Winners – Mandy Choong Mun Yee, Lee Man Kit, Kim Eunkyung, Goh Pei Hua and Yong Lee Chee
    • Digital Age Category Winner – Daniel Chua Yong Ho
  • MIFF 2014 Awards– MIFF 2014 Young Designers Category
  • Father’s Day – VIVA Drawing Competition 2014

    Lim Meng Yeu (Third from Right in black T-shirt), a graduate from KBU International College emerged as the Gold winner of the Student category of MIID’s MIDA Awards 2012
    Lim Meng Yeu (Third from Right in black T-shirt), a graduate from KBU International College emerged as the Gold winner of the Student category of MIID’s MIDA Awards 2012
  • Conqueror Happy Design Contest 2013/14
  • MIJF Jewellery Design Competition 2014 Award
  • Lee Hui Ying, clinched second prize for the MIFF Furniture Design Competition 2014
  • Nippon Paint Young Designer 2012 competition, KBU staff and students made a sweep of the awards with:
    • Regional Winner – Lim Meng Yeu – Platinum/Malaysia beating Gold winners from Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore & China
    • Gold/Malaysia – Lim Meng Yeu
    • Silver/Malaysia – Chu Sze Yong
    • Honorary Mention/Malaysia – Ee Wil Ken and Lee Xuan Xuan
    • Best College/University – KBU International College
    • Best Lecturer – Chua Huwi Huwi
  • Wil Ken bagging a notable award, 2012 Emerging Designer of the Year – Student category of the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers’ (MIID) Malaysian Interior Design Awards (MIDA) 2012
  • Lim Meng Yeu, 23, a graduate from KBU International College emerged as the Gold winner of the Student category of MIID’s MIDA Awards 2012
  • Lee Jian Ru received the Silver Prize winner of the Student category of 2013 MIID’s MIDA Awards and Foh Vui Siang won the Best Green Innovation Award and also received Honorary Mention

    MIFF Furniture Design Competition 2014 second prize winner Lee Hui Ying together with KBU International College Design School Head Siow Yin Yoong (fourth in the row from left to right) and lecturers.
    MIFF Furniture Design Competition 2014 second prize winner Lee Hui Ying together with KBU International College Design School Head Siow Yin Yoong (fourth in the row from left to right) and lecturers.
  • Philips Lightover Challenge 2013 Winners – Julius Lok Juin Chern and Chiang Siew Leng
  • Gan Su Yi and Cheok Yi Chi won 2nd and 3rd prize respectively in the 2013 Bristol Student Design Competition organised by the leading and highly regarded furniture manufacturers in providing office furniture and seating- in collaboration with Majlis Rekabentuk Malaysia (MRM)
  • Third place in the 2012 Veloster Rev it Up Inter-College Challenge by Hyundai
  • Thirteen of KBU’s graduands have bagged the First Class Honours degree awards in the field of Graphic Design, Interior Architecture and Design and Software Engineering, in which the degree programmes are conducted in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University, UK. Chu Sze Yong (Interior Architecture & Design) graduate was presented the Student of the Year Award.
  • Lee Jin Yin and Lydia Low, Year 2 Graphic Design students, collaborated with IM Magazine to produce their magazine cover for the July 2012 issue.
  • Katherine Goh, Year 2 Graphic Design student, won the Consolation Prize under the New Media Category for the Peri-fy Your Art Competition 2012
  • Bernadette Quah Paik Choo was named the winner of the Ideation Award 2011 by Malaysia International Furniture Fair (MIFF)
  • Phum Boon Eng from KBU International College beat 91 other participants to win the MIECO Designer’s Choice Awards (MDCA) 2009 Student’s Category. The MDCA 2009, was jointly organized by MIECO Sdn Bhd and MIFF Sdn Bhd in conjunction with the Malaysian International Furniture Fair 2009 (MIFF 2009)

Entry Requirements to Join the Design Courses at First City University College

The diploma is 2.5 years and after that, you can enter into Year 2 of the Nottingham Trent degree

We didn't know that First City University College had won many awards for Interior Design until EduSpiral showed us the awards. The "famous" college that we had planned to join hadn't even won any awards in interior design. Zhi Yih & Chin Xien, Foundation in Design at First City University College
We didn’t know that First City University College had won many awards for Interior Design until EduSpiral showed us the awards. The “famous” college that we had planned to join hadn’t even won any awards in interior design.
Zhi Yih & Chin Xien, Foundation in Design at First City University College

programme. You will not be able to take the PTPN Loan for the Certificate, Diploma or Degree.

Students with the necessary 3 credits in SPM can apply for the PTPN Loan for their Diploma. There is also no PTPN loan for Foundation studies. PTPN Loan is also available for the degree course.

You will need at least 3 credits in SPM to join the Diploma.  After that, you can enter into Year 2 of the Nottingham Trent University, UK degree for another 2 years.

First City University College offers value for money and the Diploma is probably the most affordable and the students have access to excellent facilities. In addition, you will be getting a UK degree at an affordable price.

The Diploma programmes available are:

You can also go into the Foundation in Design after your SPM with 5 credits. After the Foundation, you can choose from the following degrees awarded by Nottingham Trent University, UK:

KBU International College Gold Award Winner, Lim’s unique “LEAF Agricultural Nursery”.
KBU International College Gold Award Winner, Lim’s unique “LEAF Agricultural Nursery”.

The BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design (3+0) atFirst City University College is a modular programme and assessment is based on coursework involving a wide range of individual and group projects, presentation, 2D and 3D image generation and modeling, essays, seminars, and a written dissertation.

Various activities that include field trips and site visits, as well as a series of guest lectures by prominent members of design profession, are also organized.

Career Opportunities for the Interior Architecture & Design Graduate in Malaysia

Interior design companies, architecture firms, furniture manufacturer, lighting design consultant, exhibition design consultant, exhibition designer and set designers and retail designers

Programme Structure for the BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design (3+0) at First City University College

Year 1 Subjects for the Interior Architecture & Design Degree at First City University College

Mac Lab at First City University College
Mac Lab at First City University College
  • AD Design Studio 1
  • Design Communication
  • Technical Studies 1
  • Interior Architecture in Context 1

The Year 1 modules are designed to familiarize students with the principles of design relating to architecture and interiors. The students will be introduced to design function and principles in the development of a vocabulary for the interpretation of form and space. The modules will also encourage the development and application of the fundamental design skills.

Year 2 Subjects for the Interior Architecture & Design Degree at First City University College

Wood Workshop at First City University College
Wood Workshop at First City University College
  • IAD Design Studio 2
  • Professional Studies
  • Technical Studies 2
  • Interior Architecture in Context 2

The Year 2 modules promote creative design exploration through inspiring projects set in increasingly complex contexts whilst encouraging further development and refinement of the skills learned in the first year of study.

Year 3 Subjects for the Interior Architecture & Design Degree at First City University College

First City University College design students using the 3D Printer
First City University College design students using the 3D Printer
  • IAD Design Studio 3
  • Technical Studies 3
  • Research Project
  • Work Placement

Students will be assisted in identifying appropriate work placement opportunities which are then secured through a process of application and competitive interview. The final year is student-centered. It encourages the students to undertake a synthesized research and a design project defined by students and agreed by tutors at the start of the academic year.

Within this context, students will be able to develop their own design briefs and strategies to which they respond creatively through an integrated design proposal.

First City University College Design Students are Taught by qualified and experienced lecturers

Dr. Debbie Gan shares invaluable knowledge and experience to the design students at First City University College
Dr. Debbie Gan shares invaluable knowledge and experience to the design students at First City University College

Dr. Debbie Gan Siew Siew, Deputy Head, School of Art & Design, currently manages and teaches the undergraduate graphic design programme at First City University College. Her experience in higher education spans over 6 years, teaching at BA and MA level in the UK and Malaysia.

She received her MA with Distinction in Graphic Design and subsequently her PhD at the Nottingham Trent University, exploring the role graphic design in the national branding of emergent nations through a variety of design research methods.

She has been invited to speak at various talks and design events, and has participated in several national and international design conferences. Debbie is also a design practitioner, providing consultations on design projects on a regular basis.

She is currently writing a book, co-authored with Dr. Anthony Crabbe. Debbiehopes that the combination of design, teaching, and research practices, as well as her national and international influences will enable her to develop and share a greater understanding of the world in which we live.

Debbie Gan Siew Siew, the first and only winner of the 2005 Keith Short Scholarship awarded by the Nottingham Trent University (NTU), UK., is now at the university to pursue herMA in Graphic Design.

The Keith Short Scholarship Award offers full scholarship to students and is open to students ofNTU overseas collaborative partners, including Malaysia.Debbie who is the former student of KBU International College (KBU) graduated with a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design (an NTU franchised programme conducted at the School of Design, KBU).

UCSI University produces Award Winners in Interior Architecture and Architecture Competitions

DETA 2012 saw Simon Chong Sin Man of UCSI University emerge as Champion. Simon’s idea of an eco-friendly cafeteria for factory workers integrated with trees where food waste can be recycled into fertiliser.
DETA 2012 saw Simon Chong Sin Man of UCSI University emerge as Champion. Simon’s idea of an eco-friendly cafeteria for factory workers integrated with trees where food waste can be recycled into fertiliser.

Simon Chong Sin Man, Interior Architecture degree student from UCSI University, was 1 out of 3 students who emerged as winners of the Dulux Emerging Talent Awards (DETA) 2012. Specially brought to the Interior Design students by AkzoNobel, DETA 2012 aims to unearth and nurture emerging talent while also grooming these young designers to become sustainability-conscious leaders of the future.

A group of Interior Architecture students from UCSI University recently swept 13 prizes at the 17th Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) Interior Design Competition. Wong Sye Jia and Tan Chir Eye – who clinched first place in the Residential Design and Hospitality Design categories, respectively. Themed, ‘Re-invent’, the national competition saw UCSI students bag first and second place in Residential Design and Commercial Design; first place in Hospitality Design, Installation Design and Performance; and another six awards in other categories such as furniture design, photography, and sketching, among others.

UCSI is the best for interior architecture in Malaysia seeing the number of awards that their students have

Winners of the MIID Furniture Design Competitioin, Gee Sze Yong, 19, Ting Ying San, 21 and Lim Chuun Kiat, 19 who are pursuing the Diploma in Architecture Studies and Interior Architecture at UCSI University
Winners of the MIID Furniture Design Competitioin, Gee Sze Yong, 19, Ting Ying San, 21 and Lim Chuun Kiat, 19 who are pursuing the Diploma in Architecture Studies and Interior Architecture at UCSI University

won.

  • UCSI University Architecture student, Lam Chee Hau, won Silver in the 2015 Nippon Young Designers Award in the Architecture Category
  • UCSI University Architecture student, Lam Chee Hau won Honorary Mention in the 2014 Nippon Young Designers Award in the Architecture Category
  • UCSI University Architecture students, Wan Mei Zhen, won Silver and Tan Kwon Chong Best Green Innovation & Honorary Mention in the 2013 Nippon Young Designers Award in the Architecture Category
  • UCSI University Architecture student, Yap Yan Xun, won Honorary Mention in the 2010 Nippon Young Designers Award in the Architecture Category
  • UCSI University Interior Architecture student, Sherilyn Kee En En, won Best Colour Choice Award in the 2014 Nippon Young Designers Award in the Interior Design Category
  • UCSI University Interior Architecture student, Ng Ann Kee, won Students’ Choice Award in the 2010 Nippon Young Designers Award in the Interior Design Category
  • Gee Sze Yong, 19, Ting Ying San, 21 and Lim Chuun Kiat, 19 who are pursuing the Diploma in Architecture Studies and Interior Architecture programme at UCSI University win in the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) furniture design competition 2014
  • UCSI University recently swept 13 prizes at the 17th MIID Interior Design Competition 2013. Themed, ‘Re-invent’, the national competition saw UCSI students bag first and second place in Residential Design and Commercial Design; first place in Hospitality Design, Installation Design and Performance; and another six awards in other categories such as furniture design, photography, and sketching, among others.
  • UCSI University architecture students win 7 awards in the 25th Persatuan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) Architectural Students Workshop 2013

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Architecture at UCSI University

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Architecture offered at UCSI University is a full time 3.5 year fully accredited degree

UCSI University students won the 17th Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) Interior Design Competition for LED inspired performance
UCSI University students won the 17th Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) Interior Design Competition for LED inspired performance

programme governed by the Council of Architectural Accreditation & Education of Malaysia (CAAEM).

The programme gears its students towards the future of being thinkers rather than just doers; ‘think-and-do-tanks’ that addresses human needs on a variety of scales. This will enable students to engage with current public expectations of interior architecture practice with the adaptive and increasingly complex and ever changing demands of design and current trends from the industry.

Various electives courses are introduced in the degree programme where interior architecture and environmental skills are developed through lecture, studio presentations and workshop based projects. Theoretical and technological studies offered in the elective programme explore the use and experience of interiors in various ways.

Elective/Option courses are introduced in the degree programme in order for students to obtain exposure in a selected field of interest :

  • Concept Design
  • Digital Architecture
  • Set & Exhibit Design
  • Furniture Design & Workshop
  • Advertising and Promotion for Designers
  • Experiencing Culture

Professional Recognition for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Architecture offered at UCSI University


Board of Architects Malaysia

Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Winner of 17th MIID Interior Design Competition for Installation
Winner of 17th MIID Interior Design Competition for Installation

UCSI University produces Award Winners

  • 13 prizes at the 17th MIID Interior Design Competition organised by Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) or Pertubuhan Perekabentuk Dalaman Malaysia (PPDM)
  • Simon Chong Sin Man, Interior Architecture degree student from UCSI University, was 1 out of 3 students who emerged as winners of the Dulux Emerging Talent Awards (DETA) 2012. Specially brought to the Interior Design students by AkzoNobel, DETA 2012 aims to unearth and nurture emerging talent while also grooming these young designers to become sustainability-conscious leaders of the future

Entry Requirements into the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Architecture Degree offered at UCSI University

Qualifications Academic Requirements Admission Level
Foundation in Arts/ Science/ Equivalent Minimum CGPA 2.0 Direct into Year 1
English requirements apply
STPM
(Arts/Science stream)
Minimum CGPA of 2.00 for 2 subjects Direct into Year 1
English requirements apply
‘A’ Levels Minimum 2 Principals, (average grades C, C) Direct into Year 1
English requirements apply
UEC
(Commerce/Science stream)
Minimum 5 Credits Direct into Year 1
English requirements apply
SAM/ CPU SAM – Minimum average of 65% in 5 subjects
CPU – Minimum average of 65% in 6 subjects
Direct into Year 1
English requirements apply
International Baccalaureate Minimum average 28/42 [65%] from 6 subjects Direct into Year 1
English requirements apply
Local Matriculation Minimum CGPA 2.0 Direct into Year 1
English requirements apply
Diploma/ Advance Diploma/ Degree/ equivalent Minimum CGPA 2.0
  • Subject to School discretion and credit transfer after reviewing transcript, syllabus description & portfolio.
  • Max. 30% credits transfer as per MOHE ruling
  • English requirements apply.

Subjects offered in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Architecture Degree at UCSI University

Year 1 [Semester 1]
  • Interior Architecture Design 1
  • Design Communication 1
  • Interior Architecture Technology 1
  • Interior Architecture History 1
  • Professional Communication
Year 1 [Semester 2]
  • Interior Architecture Design 2
  • Design Communication 2
  • Interior Architecture Technology 2
  • Interior Architecture History 2
  • Architectural Digital Media 1
Year 2 [Semester 3]
  • Interior Architecture Design 3
  • Interior Architecture Technology 3
  • Interior Architecture History 3 (MPU-U3)
  • Architectural Digital Media 2
  • Communication & Visualisation
  • Minor 1**
Year 2 [Semester 4]
  • Interior Architecture Design 4
  • Interior Architecture Technology 4
  • Theories of Interior Architecture
  • Interior Architecture Management
  • Minor 2**
Year 3 [Semester 5]
  • Interior Architecture Design 5
  • Interior Architecture Practice
  • Design Report
  • Building Science 1
  • Minor 3**
Year 3 [Semester 6]
  • Interior Architecture Design 6
  • Interior Architecture Contract & Law
  • Building Science 2
  • Minor 4**
Practical Training (6 months)
  • Professional Internship
Minor/ MPU
(U2 & U4)
  • Minor: Concept Design & Visual Arts 1 (MPU-U2)
  • Minor: Concept Design & Visual Arts 2 (MPU-U2)
  • Minor: Furniture Design Workshop 1 (MPU-U2)
  • Minor: Furniture Design Workshop 2 (MPU-U2)
  • Minor: Experiencing Culture 1 (MPU-U4)
  • Minor: Experiencing Culture 2 (MPU-U4)
  • Minor: Advertising & Promotion 1 (MPU-U4)
  • Minor: Advertising & Promotion 2 (MPU-U4)

Job Prospects for Interior Architecture Graduates in Malaysia

Interior Architecture Degree Graduates in Malaysia will be able to gain professional working experience in:

The winners of the 17th MIID Interior Design competition from UCSI University
The winners of the 17th MIID Interior Design competition from UCSI University
  • Interior Design & Architectural Firm
  • Developer Firm
  • Film and Television Organisation
  • Construction Firm

Interior Architecture Degree Graduates in Malaysia may also venture into other fields of expertise, such as:

  • Interior Architect/Designer/Consultant
  • Project Manager
  • Environmental & Theme Park Design
  • Residential Design
  • Hospitality & Healthcare Design
  • Technical Assistant / Draftsperson
  • Site Supervisor
  • Lighting & Furniture Design
  • Retail & Commercial Design
  • Stage, Set & Exhibit Design

Opportunities also exist for Interior Architecture Degree Graduates in Malaysia  in support areas including:

  • Building Product Marketing & Promotion
  • Building Industry Resource-Supplier
  • Facilities Management & Development
  • 3-D Visualiser

Diploma in Interior Architecture at UCSI University

Interior Architecture explores the link between the interior and architecture where interior spaces are inhabited and experienced

UCSI University Interior Design students putting the final touches on their project before judging
UCSI University Interior Design students putting the final touches on their project before judging

as works of art that are rich in spatial investigations and interventions.

The programme embarks on a revitalisation and enrichment journey through the development of design, conceptual creativity, theory and philosophy of spaces to create exciting and practical environments in which people live, work and play.

The Diploma in Interior Architecture course offered by the School of Architecture and Built Environment is a 3-year full time diploma programme in the discipline and professional practice of Interior Architecture.

The course emphasises on delivering professional standard knowledge impartment, the understanding and skills in resolving and communicating design, technical and constructional drawing, practical and technological skills in its application to Interior Architecture projects.

The Department of Interior Architecture at the School of Architecture and Built Environment beliefs in Interior Architecture as a holistic and multi-disciplinary design education domain which deals with a broad range of places and spaces used not only to

Woodwork workshop for Architecture & Interior Architecture students at UCSI University
Woodwork workshop for Architecture & Interior Architecture students at UCSI University

make a personal statement in the design of an interior but also to promote a shared understanding of the social and architectural conventions as a common language in the realm of the built environment.

The Diploma in Interior Architecture program at UCSI University also emphasises on the latest industry input for each graduate.

Students are required to undergo Industry Experience programme under Co-operative Placement Scheme with a minimum duration of 12 weeks, to learn and familiarize themselves with the working environment of the building and construction industry.

Upon successfully completion of the Diploma programme, students will gain direct entry into Year 2 (semester 3) of B.A. (Hons.) in Interior Architecture at UCSI University.

Entry Requirements into the Diploma in Interior Architecture at UCSI University

Qualifications Academic Requirements Admission Level
SPMV/SPM/‘O’ Levels
(Arts/Science stream)
Pass with minimum 3 (‘C’ grade for O-Level) Credits Direct into Year 1
English requirements apply
Art requirement applies*
SKM / SKK Pass SKM/SKK level 3 in related field AND *Pass SPM with min 1 credit
Community College
(Level 3, MQF)
1. Pass Community College Certificate (Level 3 MQF) in the related field AND *Pass SPM with min 1 subject
OR
2. Pass Community College Certificate (Level 3 MQF) with 2.0 CGPA in the related field
UEC
(Commerce/Science stream)
Pass with minimum grade ‘B’ for 3 credits
STPM Pass with minimum ‘C’ grade (2.0 CGPA) for 1 subject
STAM Pass with (Magbul grade)
A-Level Minimum 1 Principal
SAM/ CPU SAM – Minimum average of 50% in 5 subjects
CPU – Minimum average of 50% in 6 subjects
11 years Foreign Education
[MQA Recognition applies]
Minimum average of 50%
Any other equivalent qualifications Pass in drawing/engineering drawing at SPM or equivalent
OR
Pass Portfolio test for those who failed or never take the drawing paper at SPM or equivalent

Subjects for the Diploma in Interior Architecture at UCSI University

Year 1
  • Technical Mathematics
  • Building Construction & Science
  • Introduction to Design Principles
  • Architecture Drawing I
  • Furniture Design
  • English Communication
  • Interior Architecture Studio 1
  • Architecture Drawing II
  • Building Construction & Materials
  • Architecture History 1
  • Architectural Digital Media 1 (MPU-U2)
  • Introduction to Writing & Research
  • Architectural Digital Media 2
Year 2
  • Furniture Workshop
  • Community Architecture (MPU-U4)
  • Interior Architecture Studio 2
  • Architecture Drawing III
  • Building Construction I
  • Architecture History 2
  • Services
  • Interior Architecture Studio 3
  • Interior Architecture Technology 2
  • Professional Office Practice (MPU-U3)
  • Interior Architecture Research & Dev.
  • Working Drawing
Year 3
  • Industry Experience
Elective :
to choose max 2 courses to make up 4 credits to graduate
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1
  • Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2

Study at the Top Ranked UCSI University in Malaysia

UCSI University is a vibrant community of learning and scholarship. With more than 10,000 students from 80 different

UCSI University is ranked Tier 5 or Excellent in the SETARA 2013 offers state-of-the-art facilities at their strategically located campus in Cheras, KL
UCSI University is ranked Tier 5 or Excellent in the SETARA 2013 offers state-of-the-art facilities at their strategically located campus in Cheras, KL

countries, the University stands out as a melting pot of diversity and learners will supplement their pursuit of knowledge with a keen sense of cultural appreciation – a vital trait in today’s borderless world.

As one of Malaysia’s first private universities,UCSI University has long impacted the national higher education landscape and the University continues to do so with its wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

UCSI University is ranked in the Top 300 Universities in Asia in 2015 by the renown QS University Rankings.

UCSI University is ranked as Excellent or Tier 5 in the SETARA 2013 rating system by MQA.

The University’s academic staff are at the forefront of their disciplines and their views are highly sought after on major issues; from business to political science.

Many of their academics have extensive experience working overseas and some play advisory roles in public bodies and various committees. By bringing their experiences into the classroom, UCSI’s academics cater to an exhilarating learning environment and learners will thrive as they balance academic mastery with industrial application.

Since its inception in 1986, UCSI University has been committed to further the discovery and celebration of knowledge.

Co-Operative Education Training Programme for Every Year of Degree Studies at UCSI University

I am glad that EduSpiral recommended me to UCSI University as I gained so much real work experiences during all my Co-Op (Internship). Paul Kong, graduated in Business Administration from UCSI University
I am glad that EduSpiral recommended me to UCSI University as I gained so much real work experiences during all my Co-Op (Internship).
Paul Kong, graduated in Business Administration from UCSI University

With its innovative academic curriculum, UCSI University students also enjoy the unique benefits of its Co-Operative Education Training Programme (Co-Op) that enhances their employability by integrating classroom learning with workplace training in Co-Op employer organisations.

Completing two months’ work experience for every study year, a UCSI University student would have six to eight months’ work experience to stand ready for full-time employment upon their graduation.

The Co-Operative Placement Programme at UCSI University formally integrates classroom learning with workplace training in co-operative employer organisations.

As part of their degree requirements, students enrolled in UCSI University programmes are required to complete a co-operative module comprising two months’ work experience for each year of their degree programme. Today, the University have over 3500 industry partners supporting the Co-Op Placement Programme.

With the number rising annually, these partnerships create job opportunities for students to be job-ready upon their graduation.

State-of-the-Art Facilities at UCSI University

Situated on a 19-acre piece of land, the Campus is located in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur with convenient access

Students get value for money at UCSI University with access to excellent sports facilities
Students get value for money at UCSI University with access to excellent sports facilities

to numerous facilities including banks, restaurants, transportation services, entertainment, and accommodation. Fully wireless, it is equipped with the latest cutting-edge technology to access the world of e-learning and e-resources.

Housing 7 different blocks, the Campus includes the Student Centre (Menara Gading), the Resource Centre, the Academic Blocks and Residential Halls to comfortably accommodate a student population of more than 15000.

Sporting facilities in this Campus include: basketball, badminton and squash courts, as well as a gymnasium, a football field, and a swimming pool.

Other facilities include the four-level library, an auditorium, a recital hall, a multi-purpose hall, computer laboratories, residential halls, bookstores and cafeterias. Also available on Campus is an Apple Experience Centre.

The Campus faculty-centric facilities include: the Anatomy & Pathology Museum, Clinical Skills Laboratories, Petrochemical

Students at UCSI University have access to excellent sports facilities for healthy lifestyle
Students at UCSI University have access to excellent sports facilities for healthy lifestyle

Laboratory, Physiology & Pharmacology Laboratory, Molecular Biology Laboratory, and Microbiology Laboratory, fashion design workshops, Psychology Laboratory, as well as drafting and design studios.

The University is also constantly working with the industry to set up specialised labs which ensure students are updated with the latest industrial practices. Currently, the University has established laboratories jointly with National Instruments and RICOH under the School of Engineering and the School of Information Technology, respectively.

Due to its rapid expansion, an additional 48-storey building will be built on the existing Campus that will include a 5-Star hotel, twelve floors of parking bays and hostel accommodations for UCSI University students, administrative offices, restaurants, a ballroom and also a clubhouse.

Professional Recording Studio at UCSI University

The recording studio located in the Recital Hall is a professional 24-track digital recording and editing studio with an attached

UCSI University's Professional Recording Studio is a professional 24-track digital recording and editing studio with an attached control room.
UCSI University’s Professional Recording Studio is a professional 24-track digital recording and editing studio with an attached control room.

control room that is connected to the Recital Hall for live recording purposes. Equipped to handle small to integrated productions, advanced editing and CD-R burning, it is available for stereo recording, multi-track recording, fully automated mix-down, CD writing or audio/CD-R production and audio postproduction for vision.

Recording applications available include instrument, choir, ensemble, jazz and pop bands, drums, voice-overs, musicals, vocals, backing tapes, background music, minus ones for lip-syncing, minus ones for vocal performances and video soundtracks. A valuable teaching facility, the studio is also used for many of our audio engineering courses to enable students to work in a setting that closely parallels the professional music world.

The recording studio is also used by the Mass Communication and Branding & Advertising students at UCSI University.

Dewan Tan Sri Ahmad Razali (DETSAR)

Fully equipped with air-conditioning and a sound system, the Hall can accommodate up to 660 pax for examinations and 1,000 pax for dinner functions.

Multipurpose Hall (MPH)

The library & computer labs are located inside the Learning Resource Centre at UCSI University
The library & computer labs are located inside the Learning Resource Centre at UCSI University

The Multipurpose Hall can accommodate up to 420 pax for examinations.

Recital Hall

The Recital Hall and the Auditorium are two identical theatres, which are well-designed for professional performances and functions and furnished with theatre-style seating for 450 people. Both are also well-equipped with their own sound systems, audio/visuals, and recording facilities.

Library & Resource Centre

The five-storey UCSI University Library offers a comprehensive collection of all the latest texts and references, both in hardcopy and online. The e-Library provides access to a wide array of references, from academic peer-reviewed international journals to music scores and audio-visual items. Also available are discussion rooms and workstations, as well as supplementary audio references.

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The Best Private Universities for Foundation Programmes in Malaysia

Top Private University College/Private University internal Foundation programmes in Malaysia

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Students after SPM or O-Levels can consider taking the Foundation Programmes at top private universities in Malaysia. The Foundation Programmes are 1 year and is cheaper compared to the external Pre-University Programmes.

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Many private higher educational institutions in Malaysia, have developed their own internal university foundation programmes.

These courses are accredited by the Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA) and recognised by the respective foreign partner universities.

Unlike the external qualifications which focus on more general Science and Art-based subjects, the internal qualifications provide specialisation in precise areas of study such as the fields of businesscomputer IT, and engineering, and hence, cater to the specific needs of different students.

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Top Foundation Programmes in Malaysia at the Best Private Universities

Asia Pacific University's new ultra-modern University Campus
Asia Pacific University’s new ultra-modern University Campus

Study Foundation at Top Private Universities in Malaysia

The opportunity to obtain a world class top ranked UK degree in Malaysia at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
The opportunity to obtain a world class top ranked UK degree in Malaysia at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Malaysian private universities have been preparing students for study in top universities worldwide since the 1970s therefore they have the necessary experience to ensure quality for the Foundation programmes are adhered to.

Students after SPM or O-Levels should choose the foundation programme in Malaysia that best fits their career goals and needs. Students should choose Foundation programmes from prominent and established universities such as Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Asia Pacific UniversityKDU University College Utropolis GlenmarieUCSI University, First City University CollegeHELP UniversityCurtin University Sarawak, KDU University College Penang, others.

Students will take about 10-12 subjects in 3 semesters (1 year) for the Foundation programme at private universities in Malaysia.

If you are still not sure of what to study for your degree, the Foundation programme is a good choice and is

Curtin is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide in the highly regarded Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). In 2014, Curtin’s position increased by more than 100 places to equal 303rd in the world and equal 10th in Australia.
Curtin is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide in the highly regarded Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). In 2014, Curtin’s position increased by more than 100 places to equal 303rd in the world and equal 10th in Australia.

shorter in duration than the STPM and less difficult.

  • Duration: 1 year
  • Entry Requirements: Min. 5 credits, inclusive of Maths and 2 pure Science subjects for Foundation in Science or Engineering. For IT, you must have a credit in Maths. Other courses just require 5 credits. For Medicine and Pharmacy, Min. 5B in Maths, Additional Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Physics but will vary from university to university.
  • Recognition: Mostly in Malaysia and some overseas. Will vary from universityto university.
  • Cost: Generally cheaper than overseas Pre-University courses and A-Levels

Assessment for Foundation programmes in Malaysia will vary from university to university. It will contain a mix of coursework, assignments, quizzes and exams.

The coursework could cover different assessment tasks such as projects, assignments, laboratory work,

Strategically locate in Kuala Lumpur, UCSI University is ranked in the top 300 universities in Asia by QS and Rated Excellent or Tier 5 in the SETARA 2013 by MQA
Strategically locate in Kuala Lumpur, UCSI University is ranked in the top 300 universities in Asia by QS and Rated Excellent or Tier 5 in the SETARA 2013 by MQA

presentations, tests, and others as assigned throughout each semester. The final examination is conducted at the end of each semester. The assessments are subject to quality assurance procedures to maintain high standards and ensuring fair assessment.

Unlike the external pre-university programmes in Malaysia which focus on more general Science and Art-based subjects, the Foundation programmes for private universities provide specialisation in specific areas of study such as business, computer & IT, or engineering, and hence, cater to the specific needs of different students.

If you are interested in Design, then you can just focus on taking the Foundation in Design course which would suit your needs rather than taking a Foundation in Arts course where you may not have the interest in the subjects.

However, there are also general Foundation programmes such as Foundation in Arts and Foundation in Science offered by the private universities. Foundation in Science programmes can lead to degree courses in engineering, computing, health sciences, applied sciences, medicine, pharmacy, etc. Students completing the Foundation in Arts can go for degree programmes in accounting, business, design, computing, mass communication, and other arts-related degree courses.

Foundation in Science graduates may choose to continue in the science-related degree programmes or change to arts-related degree programmes. Therefore, their choices are wider.

The Foundation programmes at HELP University and UCSI University are recognised by some top universities in Australia, UK and New Zealand for entry into their degree programmes. Asia Pacific University is the only private university in Malaysia where all students will study the same subjects for the first semester and then when they figure out which course suits them, they choose the stream for their second and final semester.

An Overview of Some of the Best Foundation Programmes in Malaysia

Foundation in Science Programme at Heirot-Watt University Malaysia

The Foundation in Science at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is a focused programme of academic subjects, study skills

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When EduSpiral students tour the campus & see the environment for themselves, it helps them to decide whether the university fits them. Pic – Students touring the library at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

and English language training designed to provide you with a direct route into a professionally relevant and internationally recognised degree at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.

The Foundation in Science at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is accredited by MQA and approved by the Ministry of Education Malaysia

On achieving the required grades to complete the 2015 programme successfully, you will progress to your chosen degree in one of the following subjects in 2016:

Foundation in Science Programme content at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s Foundation in Science programme content is taught over three semesters (18, 14, 14 weeks) through lectures, seminars and group work. You will

Mechanical Engineering lab at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
Mechanical Engineering lab at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

be supported and mentored throughout your studies to ensure a smooth academic and cultural transition to higher education, and the British university style of teaching and learning.

All the subjects relate directly to the progression degrees offered with strong emphasis on English language skills appropriate to the pathway (spoken, written and academic English).

You will develop an awareness of the links between the subjects and the world of work in general.

Academic English & study skills

You will develop your English communication skills and learn a range of study skills, including learning and motivation, time management, reading strategies and communication skills across three courses:

  • Academic English
  • Academic English for Science
  • Study Skills and Transition to University Degree Study
  • Mathematics

You will develop your knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts and techniques and apply these to solving problems, frequently drawn from practical and relevant real-life situations. You will look at functions and their graphical representations and will develop the tools of calculus, matrix algebra, and differential equations to relate the properties of

Students at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia are taught by top professors and receive personal attention
Students at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia are taught by top professors and receive personal attention

mathematical models to the physical world.

Physics
You will cover electromagnetic and sound waves, wave properties (reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction) Newton’s equations of motion, energy, states of matter (solids, liquids and gases), and the structure of the atom.

You will also develop your knowledge and understanding of electrical charge and current and, potential difference, resistance, capacitance, transistors and amplifiers, electrical, gravitational, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields.

Chemistry

You will learn about atomic structure, the elements and the Periodic Table, chemical formulae and equations, and an introduction to chemical bonding, redox reactions, equilibrium processes, chemical kinetics and organic chemistry, particularly hydrocarbons.

Foundation programmes at Curtin Sarawak, a critical stepping stone to tertiary study

Curtin University Sarawak is a top ranking university in Malaysia with a 300-acre campus
Curtin University Sarawak is a top ranking university in Malaysia with a 300-acre campus

It is highly recommended that students completing their secondary school studies up to SPM level and thinking of enrolling at a top foreign university campus like Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia (Curtin Sarawak) enter either of its foundation programmes.

It could prove a critical stepping stone to tertiary study not only at the Curtin Sarawak campus, which is Curtin University’s largest international campus, but also Curtin’s main campus in Perth or any of Curtin University’s other campuses in the region.

Curtin Sarawak’s foundation programmes comprise one-year (two semesters) courses:

According to Professor Dr. Ir. Yudi Samyudia, Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor of Curtin Sarawak, the foundation programmes are intensive, focused programmes that enable students to adapt easily to the Curtin academic system. They also guarantee them entry to Curtin’s undergraduate programmes upon successful completion.

“The programmes challenge the students to become active learners who can acquire, interpret, communicate and apply

Curtin University Sarawak is equipped with cutting edge engineering and science labs
Curtin University Sarawak is equipped with cutting edge engineering and science labs

knowledge within and across disciplines to cultivate the integrative thinking required in a complex and rapidly changing world,” said Professor Samyudia.

Low student-lecturer ratios in classrooms mean the students enjoy a friendly study environment with individual attention and pastoral care. All the academic staff in the foundation programmes are highly qualified and dedicated to ensuring their students get the most out of their programmes.

In addition, modern, diversified teaching methods are applied, which include workshops, introduction to research methods, modern laboratory projects, group projects, oral and multimedia presentations.

Students enjoy advanced technological support such as a modern library, well-equipped laboratories, ample supplies of learning materials, Internet access, and access to online resources at Curtin’s main campus in Perth, Western Australia.

The courses are aimed at developing academic diligence, critical analysis, and a raft of generic skills in students. They provide a solid foundation for the students to adapt to university education more confidently, both in terms of level and style of education. Both courses are recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Why Study Foundation at Curtin University Sarawak

Gym at Curtin University Sarawak
Gym at Curtin University Sarawak
  • Low student-lecturer ratio in classrooms
  • Academic support in the form of additional Teaching & Learning workshops, tutorials and mentorship with lecturers
  • Modern, diversified teaching methods: workshops, introduction to research methods, modern laboratory projects, group projects, oral and multimedia presentations
  • Advanced technological support: library, well-equipped laboratories, ample supplies of learning materials and internet access
  • Highly qualified and dedicated academic staff

Upon completion of the Foundation Programme, students can enter into any of the degree programmes at Curtin University Sarawak:

Bachelor of Engineering at Curtin University Sarawak

Bachelor of Science at Curtin University Sarawak

Bachelor of Technology at Curtin University Sarawak

  • Bachelor of Technology (Computer Systems and Networking)

UCSI University Foundation in Science

A UCSI University Pharmacy student giving a public demonstration about making medicines
A UCSI University Pharmacy student giving a public demonstration about making medicines

UCSI University‘s Foundation in Science programme is a comprehensive, flexible and dynamic programme specifically designed to prepare students to pursue their specific career path in various UCSI University’s science-based degrees such as BSc. (Hons.) Biotechnology, BSc. (Hons.) Food Science and NutritionB.Eng. (Hons.) PetroleumB.Eng. (Hons.) Communication & ElectronicsB.Eng. (Hons.) Electrical & ElectronicsB. Eng. (Hons.) Mechatronic EngineeringDoctor of Medicine, BN (Hons.) Nursing and BPharm (Hons.) Pharmacy and more. This one-year programme is the best choice for students confident of their chosen path of studies, and who are committed to attaining the best preparation for a university science-based degree programme at UCSI University.

UCSI University gives preference to their Foundation students for entry into the highly competitive Pharmacy and Medical programmes where seats are limited. UCSI is one of the first universities to offer the Pharmacy programme and their medical programme is the most affordable in Malaysia supported by state-of-the-art facilities.

UCSI University Foundation in Science Subjects

  • General Chemistry I*
  • General Chemistry II*
  • General Biology I*
  • General Biology II*/**
  • General Physics I*
  • Fundamentals of Mathematics
  • Algebra & Trigonometry
  • Calculus
  • Introduction to Probability & Statistics
  • Introduction to Business
  • Computing Essentials

Asia Pacific University Degree Foundation Programme

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Students unsure about which degree to choose can go into APU’s Foundation Programme which is uniquely designed to guide students into the right degree course. 

Asia Pacific University academic staff will guide students each step of the way so that by the time they complete the Foundation, they know which area to focus on for their degree studies.

the Degree Foundation at APU is ideal for you because it is purposely designed to prepare you for entry into a degree in many areas of Information  Technology, Business or Engineering.

APU designed their Degree Foundation to ensure students gain the skills in communications, research, English, maths, technology (including Information Technology) and general study methods.

During the Foundation, APU provides an introduction to Business and IT or Engineering so that you can make an

APU's new ultra-modern University Campus located within Technology Park Malaysia (TPM) set to be ready in early 2015.
APU’s new ultra-modern University Campus located within Technology Park Malaysia (TPM) set to be ready in early 2015.

informed choice of degree when you have completed the Foundation. Depending on your choice you can go on to study full time for a 3-year Honours degree in ITGames, Media, Business areas or a 4-year Honours degree in Engineering, which is internationally benchmarked.

The modules studied help develop your study skills, introduce you to what you can expect on your degree and also allow you to discover what you can study depending on whether you choose a degree in Business, Accounting & Finance, Banking & Finance, Actuarial Studies, Media, Information Technology or Engineering. The modules are:

Subjects for the Foundation in Engineering at Asia Pacific University

Semester 1 (12 weeks)

  • Communication Skills
  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Personal Development & Study Methods
  • IT Applications
  • Mathematics

Semester 2 (12 weeks)

Business & Finance Computing & Technology Engineering Design Journalism & Creative Media International Studies
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Design Team Project Writing Skills for Journalists Introduction to International Relations
Individual, State & Society Individual, State & Society Individual, State & Society Imaging / Production Skills for Design Introduction to Journalism History & Practice Individual, State & Society
Global Business Trends Computing & IT Engineering Mathematics Major Project 1 Global Business Trends Global Business Trends
Public Speaking in English Public Speaking in English Public Speaking in English Design Theory and Practice 1 Public Speaking in English Public Speaking in English

Semester 3 (12 weeks)

Business & Finance Computing & Technology Engineering Design Journalism & Creative Media International Studies
Academic Research Skills Academic Research Skills Academic Research Skills Academic Research Skills Academic Research Skills Academic Research Skills
Principles of Accounts Further Mathematics Mechanical Science History of Design and Media Critical International Film Studies Issues in Development Studies
Economics for Business Introduction to Multimedia Applications Engineering Science Major Project 2 Journalism and Society Geography and the Environment
Perspectives in Technology Perspectives in Technology Electrical and Electronic Principal Design Theory and Practice 2 English for Journalist Critical International Film Studies
Co-Curricular Co-Curricular Co-Curricular Co-Curricular Co-Curricular Co-Curricular

You may then proceed to Level 1 of a Degree of your choice in the following pathways:

Business & Finance Computing & Technology Engineering Design Journalism & Creative Media International Studies
PRIMARY PATHWAYS
  • Business & Management
  • Accounting, finance, Banking & Quantitative Studies
  • Media & Mass Communications
  • Computing & Technology
  • Engineering
  • Applied Technology
  • Design Innovation & Brand Management
  • Animation & Visual Effects
  • Journalism
  • Creative Media Technology
  • International Studies and Sustainability
SECONDARY PATHWAYSStudents may also choose the following:
  • Computing & Technology
  • Design Innovation & Brand Management
  • Animation & Visual Effects
  • Creative Media Technology
  • International Studies and Sustainability
  • Journalism
  • Business & Management
  • Accounting, Finance, Banking & Quantitative Studies
  • Media & Mass Communications
  • Design Innovation & Brand Management
  • Animation & Visual Effects
  • Creative Media Technology
  • International Studies and Sustainability
  • Journalism
  • Computing & Technology
  • Accounting, Finance, Banking & Quantitative Studies
  • Business & Management
  • Media & Mass Communications
  • Design Innovation & Brand Management
  • Animation & Visual Effects
  • Creative Media Technology
  • International Studies & Sustainability
  • Journalism
  • Computing & Technology
  • Accounting, Finance, Banking & Quantitative Studies
  • Business & Management
  • Media & Mass Communications
  • Creative Media Technology
  • International Studies & Sustainability
  • Journalism
  • Computing & Technology
  • Accounting, Finance, Banking & Quantitative Studies
  • Business & Management
  • Media & Mass Communications
  • Design Innovation & Brand Management
  • International Studies & Sustainability
  • Computing & Technology
  • Accounting, Finance, Banking & Quantitative Studies
  • Business & Management
  • Media & Mass Communications
  • Design Innovation & Brand Management
  • Animation & Visual Effects
  • Creative Media Technology
  • Journalism

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Top Foundation Recognised Globally at HELP University and HELP College of Arts & Technology (HELP CAT)

HELP‘s Foundation in Science and Foundation in Arts programmes aim to provide

HELP University
HELP University
  • To incorporate a certain degree of flexibility where students can make their choice of selecting a discipline at a later stage rather than at the beginning of the course
  • Subjects such as Study Skills and Critical Thinking Skills are added to give the students an edge over others
  • Extracurricular activities as well as good pastoral care are emphasized to ensure that students obtain a holistic education

Semester 1 (5 Core = 18 credit hours)

  • Intermediate English (4 credit hours)
  • Calculus (4 credit hours)
  • Computing Principles (4 credit hours)
  • Study Skills (3 credit hours)
  • Personal Development and Leadership (3 credit hours)

Semester 2 (2 Core + 2 Electives = 16 credit hours)

  • Advanced English (Pre-requisite: Intermediate English) (4 credit hours)

    Science Lab at HELP University
    Science Lab at HELP University
  • Critical Thinking Skills (4 credit hours)
  • 2 Electives

Semester 3 (1 Core + 3 Electives = 16 credit hours)

  • Culture, Arts and Politics (4 credit hours)
  • 3 Electives

Science Electives (must complete two [2] sets)
(Each elective subject – 4 credit hours)

  • Biology I: Molecules, Cells and Energy
  • Biology II: Systems and Functions
  • Chemistry I: Elements, Compounds and Organic Chemistry
  • Chemistry II: Thermochemistry and Organic Chemistry 2 (pre-requisite: Chemistry I)

    World-class chemistry lab at HELP University to produce top achievers in the A-Levels
    World-class chemistry lab at HELP University to produce top achievers
  • Physics I: Mechanics, Light and Optics
  • Physics II: Fluid Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism (pre-requisite: Physics I)

Electives (each Elective subject – 4 credit hours)

  • C Programming
  • Economic Principles
  • Engineering Mathematics Applications
  • Finite Mathematics
  • Internet Principles
  • Introduction to Human Communication
  • Introduction to Legal Studies
  • Psychology for Personal Development
  • Statistics
  • Visual Basic Programming

HELP’s Foundation in Science is accepted for direct entry into Medicine by the following universities:

Malaysia

  • International Medical University (IMU) 
  • Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)

Russia

  • Auditorium at HELP University
    Auditorium at HELP University

    Moscow Medical Academy

  • Nizhny Novgorod State Medical Academy
  • Volgograd State Medical University

Duration: 6 years at the Russian university
Guaranteed first 60 admissions if students meet the following criteria:
Minimum 5 credits in SPM (B- grade in at least 5 of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject
* Average score of Distinction in the HELP Foundation in Science programme

Partial list of universities for direct entry and will vary from programme to programme. Please contact EduSpiral for more details.

  • Australia
    HELP College of Arts and Technology, part of the HELP Education Group, is a new campus located strategically near the Chan Sow Lin LRT station in Kuala Lumpur.
    HELP College of Arts and Technology, part of the HELP Education Group, is a new campus located strategically near the Chan Sow Lin LRT station in Kuala Lumpur.
    • Bond University
    • Edith Cowan University
    • Flinders University
    • Macquarie University
    • Monash University
    • Murdoch University
    • Swinburne University of Technology
    • University of Ballarat
    • University of Queensland
    • University of South Australia
  • New Zealand
    • Massey University
    • University of Canterbury
  • United Kingdom
    • Cardiff Business School
    • Middlesex University
    • Northumbria University
    • Oxford Brookes University
    • Swansea University

      Recording Studio at HELP University for their Communication Degree students
      Recording Studio at HELP University for their Communication Degree students
    • University of Derby
    • University of Essex
    • University of Leeds
    • University of Liverpool
    • University of London (international programme)
    • University of Nottingham (Malaysian campus)
    • University of Portsmouth
    • University of Surrey
    • University of the West of England, Bristol
    • University of Sheffield

Students can take the Foundation course at HELP University at Pusat Bandar Damansara or at HELP College of Arts & Technology at Sungai Besi.

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Best BEM Accredited Engineering Degree Programmes in Malaysia at Asia Pacific University

The Best Engineering Degree Programmes at Asia Pacific University in Malaysia

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Students after SPM or O-Levels  can enter into APU’s Flexible Foundation programme for 1 year before continuing on to any of the engineering degree programmes at Asia Pacific University for 4 years. Students after the external Pre-University Programme such as A-Levels, UEC, STPM, SAM, CPU, MUFY or AUSMAT may enter directly into the Degree programme with relevant results.

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The Best Engineering Degree Programmes at Asia Pacific University (APU)

The engineering programmes at APU are accredited by BEM and MQA
The engineering programmes at APU are accredited by BEM and MQA

Asia Pacific University is one of the best private universities in Malaysia having won many accolades and awards such as the Tier 5 ranking or Excellent in the SETARA 2013 and SETARA 2011 which is Malaysia’s ranking system for universities.  APU was also awarded the Prime Minister Industry Excellence Award 2010.

APU has been RATED No. 1 in Asia and Malaysia for its multicultural learning experience by Student Barometer Wave 2014, ‘Studying with people from other cultures’

Students have access to top notch engineering facilities at Asia Pacific University. Furthermore, APU will be moving to a new campus also located strategically in the safe area of Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil. Scholarships are available to deserving students. Affordable hostel accommodation is provided for outstation students.

The engineering programmes offered by the School of Engineering at Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific University's new ultra-modern University Campus
Asia Pacific University’s new ultra-modern University Campus

University (APU) are current in terms of technology and are market driven, thus having great employment opportunities. They provide an education based on a theoretical, experimental and ethical foundation enhanced by opportunities for participation in research, internships and interdisciplinary programme.

Asia Pacific University offers Engineering Degree Programmes that are accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and MQA:

The four-year programmes enable graduates to become professional engineers and are

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accredited by Board of Engineers (BEM), Malaysia, which is a signatory of the Washington Accord. This allows for APU engineering programmes to be on the same qualification platform as in Australia, Canada, Taipei, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States, allowing APU graduates to be accepted in these countries for career opportunities or further education progression.

Recognition of Asia Pacific University’s engineering programmes by the BEM allows their graduates to register themselves upon graduation as graduate engineer and start towards becoming a professional engineer in Malaysia. The engineering degree programmes at Asia Pacific University have been carefully designed to meet current and future industry requirements and demands to change the world.

The Electrical & Electronic Engineering degree programme at Asia Pacific University opens a

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wide range of job opportunities for her graduates. They are involved in a wide variety of technology, ranging from huge global positioning systems to gigantic electrical power generators.Electrical and electronics engineers are responsible for designing, developing and testing, as well as supervising the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy and the production of electrical and electronic equipment and machinery.

APU’s Electronic engineering with specialisation in Information Technology course offers students the opportunity for professional careers in the electronics industry. The growing range of electronics employed in every field and industry and the trend towards miniaturisation, mobility, networking and remote control have created a tremendous demand for professional electronics engineers as designers, developers and engineering managers.

In addition, the Telecommunication Engineering programme at APU prepares students for a

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challenging career in the growing telecommunication industry. Rapid growth in the telecommunication sector is evident from deep penetration of the Internet and mobile phones in every corner of the world.

There has been an increase in telecommunication investment from local and foreign sources n Malaysia. Businesses and organisations are connecting with each other and their internal units through telecommunication links are instrumental in shrinking time and distance. Innovative business applications are now becoming possible through these linkages. This has created a surge in demand for telecom experts who can plan, develop, erect, manage and maintain telecommunication networks and systems.

With more and more companies entering this industry, a high demand for telecommunication specialists now exists in the job market for well trained engineers.

Mechatronics engineering is a relatively new field. The Mechatronic Engineering programme at

Asia Pacific University offers electrical & electronic engineering and mechatronic engineering degree courses accredited by Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
Asia Pacific University offers electrical & electronic engineering and mechatronic engineering degree courses accredited by Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

Asia Pacific University involves the integration of Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering and ICT.

With the ever increasing automation of the manufacturing industry, which is the highest regional growth sector, there is a great demand, and graduates and careers span the range of fields normally covered by mechanical, electrical and computer engineering. Roles include designing consumer machines, industrial machines and robotics and automation for advanced manufacturing robot control systems or aviation electronics, software and hardware development for real-time computer control systems, among others.

Petroleum Engineering is a unique programme that combines petroleum, gas and exploration engineering to cater for the ever-demanding oil and gas industry. Asia Pacific University’s Petroleum Engineering degree programme prepares individuals to apply engineering principles to the design, development and operation of systems for locating, extracting, processing and refining crude petroleum and natural gas, including mining and drilling systems, processing and refining systems and facilities, storage facilities, transportation systems, and related environmental and safety systems. Students’ understanding on theoretical component is further enhanced with hands on sessions in our laboratory and we also prepare students with psychomotor skills, critical thinking skills and good communication skills.

A major advantage of studying at APU is that over 95% of its students are employed by the time

Engineering lab at Asia Pacific University
Engineering lab at Asia Pacific University

they graduate. This is due to APU’s professional development approach where the employability skills have been built into the curriculum through projects, group work and the embedding into each module of the skills employers demand.

Students also study real-world modules, which include IT, Management, and Creativity and Innovation as well as the special module “Engineer in Society”.

To further enhance employability, a well-structured internship programme in collaboration with industry has been incorporated into the course. This supervised internship provides career preparation, real-life experience, an opportunity to improve theoretical knowledge by relating to practice and also an opportunity for students to show their capabilities and secure longer term employment with the internship employer.

Asia Pacific University (APU) Engineering Degree Accredited by Board of Engineers Accredited (BEM)

The Engineering Degrees of these universities are accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) which is a signatory to the Washington Accord. This accreditation ensures that Engineering Graduates will have the following benefits in countries who are signatories of the Washington Accord:

  • Opportunities to register as a Graduate Engineer with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) or the relevant professional bodies in other countries who are signatories under the Washington Accord.
  • Pathways to becoming a Professional or Chartered Engineer.
  • Assurance that graduates are considered as having met international academic standards for engineering practice.

Accreditation of the Engineering Degree Programmes at Asia Pacific University (APU) by Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

Asia Pacific University Engineering Degrees are fully accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) which is a

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signatory to the Washington Accord.

This accreditation ensures that APU Engineering Graduates will have the following benefits in countries who are signatories of the Washington Accord:

Opportunities to register as a Graduate Engineer with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) or the relevant professional bodies in other countries who are signatories under the Washington Accord.

Pathways to becoming a Professional or Chartered Engineer.

Assurance that graduates are considered as having met international academic standards for engineering practice.
International Recognition

APU Engineering Degrees are Accredited Professionally by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and are therefore recognized internationally under the Washington Accord. Recognition under the Washington Accord allows for Asia Pacific University engineering programmes to be recognized by countries such as Australia, Canada, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, South Korea,

Engineering lab at Asia Pacific University
Engineering lab at Asia Pacific University

Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States who are all signatories of the accord.

This allows APU graduates to be recognised in these countries for career opportunities towards achieving Professional/Chartered Engineer status or for further education progression.

Furthermore, many countries which are not yet signatories to the Washington Accord also use this as a benchmark in recognizing Engineering Degrees.

With this achievement, recognition under the Washington Accord enables APU Engineering graduates to work in any country in the world who are also a signatory to the Accord, without the need to re-qualify.

If they choose to work in Malaysia, APU graduates will have the opportunity to register as Graduate Engineers with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), if they choose to work overseas in Washington Accord signatory countries; they can also register

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as Graduate Engineers.

The recognition is of utmost importance to the engineering education in Malaysia as graduates from accredited engineering degree programmes from Washington Accord signatory countries are considered as meeting the academic standard for practices in engineering at the international level.

This recognition ensures the employability of the APU graduates and makes Asia Pacific University one of the best universities in Malaysia to study Telecommunication Engineering.

Strategic location of Asia Pacific University campus

Asia Pacific University is strategically located at Technology Park Malaysia near the Bukit Jalil LRT. The university is currently building its new campus also located in Technology Park Malaysia. Hostel Accommodation is provided off-campus with a free bus shuttle to and from the campus including the Bukit Jalil LRT. Asia Pacific University also offers scholarships to deserving students.

About Asia Pacific University (APU)

The Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) is acknowledged to be one of Malaysia’s premier University of higher learning for technology.

The award-winning university, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) campus in Bukit Jalil
The award-winning university, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) campus in Bukit Jalil

Since its inception in 1993 as the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT), the University has produced more than 16,000 highly skilled technology professionals in Malaysia and the Asia Pacific region, and has earned a reputation for excellence in education and research and development.

APIIT & APU had continuously wins awards for excellence in education, research and development and for the achievements of their students.

With an international student community of more than 10,000 students from more than 105 countries studying in its Malaysian campus, APU offers a truly cosmopolitan learning environment which prepares students well for the global challenges which lie ahead.

APU offers a wide range of degrees with Technology as a common core. It is APU’s aim to nurture and encourage innovation through our programmes, with the intention of producing individuals who will learn, adapt and think differently in new and better ways.

An impressive 95% of APU’s graduates obtain jobs before graduation. Students interested to register at APU may go to this link.

Asia Pacific University is An Award-Winning University

The Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) stands tall among Malaysia’s premier Institutions of Higher

Asia Pacific University's Microsoft Imagine Cup winning team, comprising Tan Jit Ren (left), Wong Mun Choong (second from left), Chan Wai Lun (third from left) and Ker Jia Chiun (right), will represent the nation in the world finals of the competition in Sydney, Australia
Asia Pacific University’s Microsoft Imagine Cup winning team, comprising Tan Jit Ren (left), Wong Mun Choong (second from left), Chan Wai Lun (third from left) and Ker Jia Chiun (right), will represent the nation in the world finals of the competition in Sydney, Australia

Learning – this is a University where a unique fusion of technology, innovation and creativity works effectively towards preparing graduates for significant roles in business and society globally.

In 2004, APU’s associate institution, APIIT, was the only Malaysian education institution to have won multiple awards in both National and International Asia Pacific ICT Awards. It was also the only Malaysian finalist in the Asian Innovation Awards and the winner of the Malaysian IT Product of the Year.

1. Tier 5 ranking or Excellent in the SETARA 2013 and 2011 which is Malaysia’s ranking system for universities
2. Their students have won the Microsoft Imagine Cup (Malaysia) for 2010, 2011 & 2012 and have represented Malaysia in the Microsoft Imagine Cup (World) competition. For 2011, they won all the top 3 awards.
3. Prime Minister Industry Excellence Award 2010

Originally established as the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) in 1993, APU has more than 9000 students from 90 countries studying in its Malaysian campus.

This gives you an opportunity to build an international network while studying as well as gain invaluable cultural insights and communication skills.

 More than 95% of APU graduates are employed by graduation.

As a testimony of thatAsia Pacific University (APU) is the best university for computing, computer science and ICT in Malaysia, they and their students have won the following awards:

UTP – HAX National Hacking Competition 2014

  • 2014 – 1st Runner Up
  • 2014 – 4th Place

Big App Challenge 1.0

Asia Pacific Students win awards at the E-Genting Programming Competition (EGPC) 2014
Asia Pacific Students win awards at the E-Genting Programming Competition (EGPC) 2014
  • 2014 – 1st Runner Up

International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX)

Makeweekend Robotics Challenge 2013

Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA) Malaysia (Multimedia Development Corporation)

  • 2013 – Top Award for ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project’
  • 2012 – Top Award for ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project’
  • 2011 – Winner of ‘Special Jury Award’ by the Prime Minister

    Jasmine Kaur, Asia Pacific University student, winning the International Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA) 2013 – ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project’
    Jasmine Kaur, Asia Pacific University student, winning the International Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA) 2013 – ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project’
  • 2011 – Top Award for ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project’
  • 2011 – 2 Merit Awards for ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project’
  • 2010 – Top Award for ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project’
  • 2008 – Top Award for ‘Best of e-Inclusion & e-Community’
  • 2005 – Top Award for ‘Best of Applications & Infrastructure Tools’
  • 2004 – Top Award for ‘Best of Education & Training’
  • 2004 – Top Award for ‘Best of Applications & Infrastructure Tools’
  • 2004 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Research & Development’
  • 2003 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Research & Development’
  • 2002 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Smart Learning Applications’
  • 2001 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Smart Learning Applications’
  • 2000 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Smart Learning Applications’
  • 2000 – Top Award for ‘Best of Student Projects’
  • 1999 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Student Projects’

International Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA)

  • 2012 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project’
  • 2011 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project’
  • 2010 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project’
  • 2004 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Education & Training’
  • 2004 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Applications & Infrastructure Tools’

NAPEI Awards (National Association of Private Education Institutions, Malaysia)

Students at Asia Pacific University are awarded a degree from Staffordshire University, UK and APU
Students at Asia Pacific University are awarded a degree from Staffordshire University, UK and APU
  • 2011 – Award for Educational Excellence
  • 2007 – Award for Educational Excellence
  • 2004 – Award for Educational Excellence

Microsoft Imagine Cup (Microsoft Inc.)

  • 2012 – Winner of Microsoft Imagine Cup (Malaysia)
  • 2012 – Top Award for ‘MDeC Special Innovation’
  • 2011 – Winner of Microsoft Imagine Cup (Malaysia)
  • 2011 – 1st Runner-up of Microsoft Imagine Cup (Malaysia)
  • 2011 – 2nd Runner-up of Microsoft Imagine Cup (Malaysia)
  • 2011 – Top Award for ‘MDeC Special Innovation’
  • 2011 – Top Award for ‘Presentation Superstars’
  • 2010 – Winner of Microsoft Imagine Cup (Malaysia)
  • 2010 – Top 6 finalists at World Championship in Poland
  • 2010 – Top Award for ‘Best Presentation Team’
  • 2010 – Top Award for ‘Best Implementation of Multipoint’
  • 2004 – 3rd Prize Award for ‘System Government Elections Software’

Malaysia Cybersecurity Awards (Cybersecurity Malaysia)

APU students win Gold and Bronze awards in the 25th International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX)
APU students win Gold and Bronze awards in the 25th International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX)
  • 2013 – Award for ‘Information Security Training Provider of the Year’
  • 2012 – Award for ‘Information Security Training Provider of the Year’
  • 2009 – Award for ‘Information Security Training Provider of the Year’

Industry Excellence Awards by Ministry of International Trade & Industry

  • 2011 – Winner of Prime Minister’s Industry Excellence Award
  • 2011 – Winner of ‘Special Jury Award’ by the Prime Minister

Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia Awards

  • 2008 – Top Award for ‘Best Website Design’

Ministry of Education Excellence Awards (Ministry of Education, Malaysia)

  • 2003 – Award of Excellence in Research & Development
  • 2003 – Award of Excellence for Development of Overseas Centers

Prime Minister’s Golden Hands Award (Ministry of Works, Malaysia)

  • 2004 – Top Award in Network and PC Maintenance category

PIKOM – Computimes ICT Awards (Association of Computer Industry in Malaysia)

1st Runner Up in the 2014 Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA) GLOBAL Business Challenge Malaysia - Ali Atiq, Nikita Arabel Pironti, Kasimova Shafia and Veeresh Roy Joggesser, who are all third year BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance students from Asia Pacific University (APU)
1st Runner Up in the 2014 Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA) GLOBAL Business Challenge Malaysia – Ali Atiq, Nikita Arabel Pironti, Kasimova Shafia and Veeresh Roy Joggesser, who are all third year BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance students from Asia Pacific University (APU)
  • 2005 – Product of the Year Award for ‘URL Checker’
  • 2004 – Product of the Year Award for ‘Screenshield Suite’

DEBATE COMPETITION 2011 (Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia)

  • 2011 – Champion of HEP- IPTS Debate Competition 2011

Deloitte Inter-University Tax Competition 2011

  • 2011 – Merit Award

Game Design Challenge 2011 (GameCareerGuide.com)

  • 2011 – Best Entry ‘Game Design Challenge: One Button Challenge’
  • 2011 – Best Entry ‘Game Design Challenge: Think Of the Children’

BOSCH Power Tools Asia Cordless Race 2011

  • 2011 – Consolation Prize

ITEX 2009 Awards – Won by APU Graduates (International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition)

  • 2009 – Gold Award for ‘Best Invention – SmartSurface’
  • 2009 – Special Award for Corporate Invention

Stanford University’s Global Innovation Tournament 2009

Asia Pacific University offers electrical & electronic engineering and mechatronic engineering degree courses
Asia Pacific University offers electrical & electronic engineering and mechatronic engineering degree courses
  • 2009 – Winner for Global Innovation Tournament Global Challenge

1Malaysia Innovation Tournament (1MIT) 2010

  • 2010 – Winner for ‘Best Animated Award’
  • 2010 – Winner for ‘Most Scariest Video Award’

Hack In The Box (HITB) International Competition 2010

  • 2010 – 2nd Prize for ‘Weapon of Mass Destruction’

Malaysia Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award 2010 (Won by APU Graduates)

  • 2010 – Award for ‘Emerging Human Computer Interface Technologies’

World University Debates Championship 2010

  • 2010 – Runner-up in the Grand Final

MSC Malaysia Creative Industry Awards 2009 (Games Category – Student)

  • 2009 – Award for ‘Best Game Design’
  • 2009 – Award for ‘Best Technical’

Asian Innovation Awards (Far Eastern Economic Review, Singapore)

  • A campus tour with professional advise helps EduSpiral's students to make a better decision. Pic - Some of our clients touring Asia Pacific University
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    2004 – Only Malaysian Finalist

DKSH-CSSC Award

  • 2006 – First Prize for DKSH-CSSC Media Challenge 2006

Enterprise 50 Award (Accenture & SMI Development Corp)

1998, 1999, 2000 – 3rd position in 2000 among top 50 Malaysian organisations

e-Genting Programming Competition (R&D Division, e-Genting)

  • 2006 – First Prize for ‘Software Program Design and Development’
  • 2004 – First Prize for ‘Software Program Design and Development’
  • 2003 – First Prize for ‘Software Program Design and Development’
  • 2002 – Merit Award for ‘Software Program Design and Development’

HSBC Young IT Entrepreneur Awards (Hong Kong Bank)

  • 2004 – Gold Award for ‘Universal Wireless Charging’ solution
  • 2004 – Judges Award for ‘Security Transmitter & Detector’ device
  • 2002 – Silver Award for ‘Business Edutainment Access Medium’

MSC-IHL Business Plan Competition (Institutions of Higher Learning Business Plan Competition by Multimedia Development Corporation)

  • Team Yolo from Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) achieved the 1st Runner Up of the UTP-HAX National Hacking Competition 2014
    Team Yolo from Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) achieved the 1st Runner Up of the UTP-HAX National Hacking Competition 2014

    2012 – Merit prize for Business Idea Category

  • 2005 – Grand prize for Business Idea Category
  • 2005 – Merit prize for Business Plan Category

Asia Student .NET Awards (Microsoft Inc.)

  • 2003 – 3rd Prize Award for ‘Automobile Manufacture Service’ software application
  • 2003 – 5th Prize Award for ‘i-Mall’ software application

Forum Nokia Mobile Challenge Java Competition (Nokia Inc.)

  • 2002 – Top 3 winners worldwide for a Java-based e-mail client application for Nokia devices using J2ME (Java 2 Micro Edition)

Dare to be Digital Programming Competition (British Council / University of Abertay, Dundee)

  • 2003 – 1st Prize Award for a Multiplayer Online Game
  • 2003 – 3rd Prize Award for a Role Playing Strategy Game

Business Excellence Award 2006 (Malaysia Canada Business Council)

  • 2006 – Bronze award for Industry Excellence for Education

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Asia Pacific University is a top University in Malaysia

Asia Pacific University’s achievements in winning a host of prestigious awards at national and regional levels over the years bear testimony

Asia Pacific ICT Award 2012 (APICTA 2012) for the Best of Tertiary Student Winners from APU
Asia Pacific ICT Award 2012 (APICTA 2012) for the Best of Tertiary Student Winners from APU

to their commitment to excellence in higher education and training, as well as innovative research and development and comercialisation.

  • UCTI has now been upgraded to university status hence the name change to Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU)
  • UCTI (through APIIT) is Malaysia’s first Institution to achieve Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Company Status
  • The only Institution to have won the prestigious MSC Asia Pacific ICT Awards every year since the inception of the awards in 1999.
  • UCTI’s academic programmes are all approved by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia and the qualifications are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
  • Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation (UCTI) was established when Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) was officially awarded University College status by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, in 2004.

The new University College is now called UCTI for short. Recently in July 2012, they have received university status and therefore is now known as the Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU)

Research & Development Achievements for Asia Pacific University (APU)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering lab at Asia Pacific University
Electrical and Electronic Engineering lab at Asia Pacific University

URLchecker
•    Winner of “ICT Product of the Year 2005” at PIKOM Computimes ICT Awards 2005
•    Winner of “Best of Application and Infrastructure Tools” at MSC-APICTA Awards 2005

The Screenshield Suite

  • Winner of “Best of Application and Infrastructure Tools” at MSC-APICTA Awards 2008
  • Winner of “ICT Product of the Year 2004” at PIKOM Computimes ICT Awards 2004
  • Merit Award Winner of “Best of Application and Infrastructure Tools” at APICTA Awards 2004, Hong Kong
  • Winner of “Best of Application and Infrastructure Tools” at MSC-APICTA Awards 2004
  • Finalist at Far East Economic Review Asian Innovation Awards 2004 – Improving Quality of Life
  • FileShield – Best of R&D, Merit Award at MSC-APICTA 2003

iSMART
•    Merit Award Winner of ‘Best Education and Training’ at APICTA Awards 2004, Hong Kong
•    Winner of “Best of Education and Training” at MSC-APICTA Awards 2004

C.A.R.P.E.T.
•    Merit Winner of “Best of R&D” at MSC-APICTA Awards 2004

Technologically Advanced Facilities at Asia Pacific University

Asia Pacific University students have access to state-of-the-art computer facilities that include the latest PCs and workstations with Internet connection, operating systems, software suites and commercial programming software in multiple IT labs built for project work, multimedia production, software and internet programming.
Asia Pacific University students have access to state-of-the-art computer facilities that include the latest PCs and workstations with Internet connection, operating systems, software suites and commercial programming software in multiple IT labs built for project work, multimedia production, software and internet programming.

APU’s library is a gateway to a comprehensive collection of books, journals, periodicals, student projects and other related publications to support learning and research for all students and staff.

In addition, you can access online digital libraries from leading providers such as Proquest, Emerald, ACM and Current Law Journals. The library also houses areas for individual and group study, computer facilities and a photocopying facility.

All students have access to state-of-the-art computer facilities that include the latest PCs and workstations with Internet connection, operating systems, software suites and commercial programming software in multiple IT labs built for project work, multimedia production, software and internet programming. Furthermore, all around the campus you will have access to wireless Internet so you can learn anywhere, anytime.

Learning and understanding of the various Engineering principles at different levels is supported by hands-on laboratory work. This is undertaken in fully-equipped laboratories for Analogue and Digital electronics, Communications Engineering, Electrical Power, Controls and Automation, as well as Materials and Testing laboratories and the Mechanical workshop.

As well as this, in order to enable students to learn and understand the latest high-tech engineering techniques, software such as Matlab, Multisim (Simulation) and Autodesk Inventor (Engineering Design) have been installed in the Engineering software and Microprocessor laboratory. Students can make use of all these facilities to do their course work and projects.

Strategic Location of Asia Pacific University’s campus in Kuala Lumpur

Asia Pacific University (APU) has won hundreds of Awards including the SETARA 2013 Tier 5 "Excellent" Ranking. It's campus is in Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil
Asia Pacific University (APU) has won hundreds of Awards including the SETARA 2013 Tier 5 “Excellent” Ranking. It’s campus is in Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil

The university is strategically located in Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil. It is near condos and the Bukit Jalil LRT station. A free shuttle bus is provided for students to the LRT station and their accommodation.

APU will be moving to a new campus at the end of 2015 which is also located at Technology Park Malaysia.

Technology Park Malaysia at Bukit Jalil is the ideal location for this new and contemporary Campus due to its strong positioning as Malaysia’s primary hub for leading-edge and high-tech developments in a wide variety of areas such as Information and Communication Technology, Biotechnology, Microelectronics, Engineering and Broadcasting.

TPM is also located in one of the most rapidly developing areas in Kuala Lumpur, and is well served and accessible through major highways, LRT and other forms of public transportation.

The central atrium space of APU’s new campus forms the hub to the building with large communal spaces, multipurpose hall and various other facilities like the large library, computer & engineering labs, lounges and syndicate rooms.

Students will enjoy a lifestyle experience through the sports and recreation facilities such as swimming pool, fitness center as well as basement car parks on campus, among many other exciting facilities.

Financial Aid at Asia Pacific University (APU)

Scholarships, PTPN Loan and MARA Loan are available. For details, please contact EduSpiral Consultant Services.

A wide range of affordable hostel accommodation is provided. Free bus shuttles are provided to and from APU and the hostel as well as the Bukit Jalil LRT station.

Muhammad Anis Ur Rehman, Manager, Student Services at Asia Pacific University and APIIT presenting an appreciation gift to Lonnie from EduSpiral Consultant Services
Muhammad Anis Ur Rehman, Manager, Student Services at Asia Pacific University and APIIT presenting an appreciation gift to Lonnie from EduSpiral Consultant Services

Scholarships at APIIT range from 30% to 100% depending on the students’ results in SPM, STPM, UEC, O-Levels, or the A-Levels. Sports Scholarships are also available for State and National Players.

Special scholarships are available for students from East Malaysia – Sabah and Sarawak, to assist them to achieve their educational goals.

APIIT and Asia Pacific University staff will advise and assist students in applying for the PTPN and MARA loans. MARA Loans are only available for bumi students.

Students interested to register at APU may go to this link.

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I was not sure if I could handle engineering but after listening to EduSpiral, I was able to make the right decision. Jun Chung, Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering at Asia Pacific University
I was not sure if I could handle engineering but after listening to EduSpiral, I was able to make the right decision.
Jun Chung, Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering at Asia Pacific University

EduSpiral Consultant Services represents the best colleges and universities in Malaysia offering a wide range of choices for students to choose from. These colleges and universities offer value for money in the quality of education and excellent facilities that you get.

These universities and colleges are chosen by EduSpiral because they represent the best in their fields in Malaysia and affordable. EduSpiral provides in-depth information and counseling on their courses so that students are able to make the right choice.

If you are still not sure what to study, please contact us and we will send you a free EduSpiral Career Assessment Form.

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Top Private Universities in Malaysia: Choosing the Best One to Study after SPM, O-Levels, UEC, A-Levels or STPM

A Guide to Choosing the Best Private College or University in Malaysia

Written by EduSpiral Consultant Services For more information contact 01111408838

Choosing a top private university in Malaysia to study after SPM or O-Levels takes time, it is a process in finding out which one best fits you. You need to talk to the right counselors who are knowledgeable and experienced.

A knowledgeable counselor would be able to provide detailed information about the university and its courses, facts & evidence to support the job prospects for the course and in-depth information about  which university would be suit you. While an experienced counselor would be able to analyse your results, understand your personality & skills to figure out which course and career suits you.

Part of finding the right college or university in Malaysia for you will, of course, be picking out the criteria that matters to most to you, and then seeing if any of the top private colleges or universities you’re looking at fit those criteria. If you want a guide to that process, then read on.

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Talk to a Knowledgeable & Experienced Education Consultant to Help you to Choose the Best Private University or College in Malaysia

EduSpiral Consultant Services staff have more than 15 years experience in counseling students
EduSpiral Consultant Services staff have more than 15 years experience in counseling students

Choosing a the right university to study after SPM or O-Levels in Malaysia takes time, it is a process in finding out which university in best for you. You need to talk to the right counselors who are knowledgeable and experienced.

A knowledgeable counselor would be able to provide detailed information about the course, facts & evidence to support the job prospects for the course and in-depth information about which university would be suit you. While an experienced counselor would be able to analyse your results, understand your personality & skills to figure out which course and career suits you.

A knowledgeable education consultant means that he or she would know the entry requirements, course details, in-depth knowledge of the hundreds of courses out there, career prospects, job demand, professional recognition requirements, accreditation, best universities for the course, and other information that would help a confused student to make the right choice.

While an experienced education consultant would have had counseled hundreds of students analysing their

EduSpiral has more than 10 years of experience in counseling students on choosing the right courses
EduSpiral has more than 10 years of experience in counseling students on choosing the right courses

personalities and skilfully guiding them to the right course and university.

At EduSpiral Consultant Services, I have worked in the private higher education industry in Malaysia for more than 15 years advising students with facts and evidence on how to choose the right course after SPM. You should carefully think about what are the options available to you. To choose the best course that fits you, students may fill up our EduSpiral Career Assessment form for evaluation.

The EduSpiral Career Assessment form is a simple form designed by us that gathers information from students after SPM, O-Levels, UEC, STPM or A-Levels in order to assess their aptitude helping us to determine the most suitable course and career progression. After knowing which course, we can then determine which private university in best for that course.

Points on How to Choose a Top Private University to Study at in Malaysia or Singapore

Being from Sarawak made it difficult to choose the right college. EduSpiral provided me with a lot of information to help me make the right choice. Sze Chuan, Hotel & Tourism at Reliance College
Being from Sarawak made it difficult to choose the right college. EduSpiral provided me with a lot of information to help me make the right choice.
Sze Chuan, Hotel & Tourism at Reliance College

Starting your university search with the basics will help you identify the universities that will best suit you academically and personally. Each of us has unique needs and values, and what is important to you may not matter to someone else.

Being a sports enthusiast, you may want a university that has the facilities to support your lifestyle. The same goes for school size, cost, and other basic college criteria. By identifying your needs, you can narrow down which universities and focus on the things that will make your university a perfect fit.

Which course do you want to Study in Malaysia?

Knowing which course you want to study will help in determining which university. Just like signature dishes for restaurants, certain private universities are famous for particular courses. Choosing the best university for that course would ensure that you benefit from their experience.

For example, HELP University is famous for Psychology, Asia Pacific University for Computing, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia for Actuarial Science & Engineering, UCSI University for Pharmacy & Engineering, First City University College for Interior Design, KDU University College for Mass Communication, etc.

Which Country do you want to study your Degree programme at?

I was confused about what to study and talking to EduSpiral helped me a lot. Coming from Sarawak made it difficult for me to know which university was best in Malaysia & EduSpiral provided good insights. Eric Lu, Business at KDU University College
I was confused about what to study and talking to EduSpiral helped me a lot. Coming from Sarawak made it difficult for me to know which university was best in Malaysia & EduSpiral provided good insights.
Eric Lu, Business at KDU University College

Deciding which country that you would like to study your degree programme at would help you to determine which Pre-University course to study. Knowing which Pre-University course would then help you identify the best university in Malaysia for that course.

To study in the USA, you can go for the American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP) where you would study 2 years in Malaysia and then transfer to a university in the USA. However, note that if you take the ADTP and later decide not to go to the USA, you cannot enter into any degree programme in Malaysia. And if you take an external Pre-University course like SAM, AUSMAT, CPU or A-Levels, you would not get the maximum amount of credits to transfer to a university in the USA.

If you want to study in Australia for your degree, then you can go for the UNSW Foundation Year, AUSMAT or SAM. A-Levels is accepted worldwide but if you do not plan to go overseas,  you should just go for the Foundation programme at the private university. The Foundation programme is easier and cheaper than an external Pre-University course.

Budget for your Studies

I talked to EduSpiral on Facebook to find out which is the best place to study A-Levels to help me achieve my goals. I am glad I did. Gan Wei Cheng, 3A* in A-Levels at KDU College Penang and now JPA Scholarship at U. of Sydney for Pharmacy
I talked to EduSpiral on Facebook to find out which is the best place to study A-Levels to help me achieve my goals. I am glad I did.
Gan Wei Cheng, 3A* in A-Levels at KDU College Penang and now JPA Scholarship at U. of Sydney for Pharmacy

When buying a mobile phone, you would have a budget in mind and with that budget you can filter out which phones you can or cannot afford. It is the same with choosing a private university. You need to have a budget in mind so that you can filter out which universities that you can afford to study at.

Many students have chosen the cheapest private university to study, not taking into consideration the important skills that they could have gained from a better university. Higher education is an investment for a better future that takes sacrifice.

Diploma and degrees offered at Private Universities in Malaysia or Singapore

Not all degree programmes bearing the same title are the same at all universities. A business administration degree at university A is not the same as at university B. Students must look at the subjects offered in the diploma or degree to see if they relevant, up-to-date, and help you to achieve your career goals.

Accreditation by MQA and other relevant professional bodies in Malaysia

"I met EduSpiral at their Education Fair in Ipoh. I don't come from a rich family but I very much wanted to go to KL to study. EduSpiral recommended First City UC to me and my parents. We found that First City UC is excellent for design and the fees are very affordable as well. Eric Lau from ACS Ipoh graduated from Diploma in Interactive Design at First City University College
“I met EduSpiral at their Education Fair in Ipoh. I don’t come from a rich family but I very much wanted to go to KL to study. EduSpiral recommended First City UC to me and my parents. We found that First City UC is excellent for design and the fees are very affordable as well.
Eric Lau from ACS Ipoh graduated from Diploma in Interactive Design at First City University College

All foundation, diploma and degree programmes must be accredited by MQA in Malaysia.  Taking a professional certificate course with a title “diploma” would not allow you to continue on into a degree programme accredited by MQA.

Students should check with the relevant professional bodies to see if the courses the university of interest are accredited. For example, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Nursing Board, Pharmacy Board, Malaysian Bar, MIA, Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia, etc.

If you want to become a lawyer, you must take the A-Levels and have a credit for SPM Bahasa Malaysia subject. I had one student who took a Diploma in Law at a college in Sarawak and then realise that he could not become a lawyer in the end because he doesn’t have A-Levels.

Type of programme offered in Malaysia

Students should research on the different types of Pre-University programmes in Malaysia and also what type of degree programmes that they are interested in such as a local degree, 3+0 UK or Australian degree, 4+0 American degree, degree transfer programme, etc)

A 3+0 UK degree would follow the syllabus of the UK partner university. A UK education style is different from an Australian or American education. Therefore, you will need to determine which style best suits you.

I talked to a group of students who were advised by an Agent to take an external Pre-University programme. They did not achieve the necessary results to enter into university therefore wasted their money and time. When I asked them why they did not go for the Foundation programme at the private university since they knew that they wanted to study IT and also locally in Malaysia, they just said that they followed the advise of the agent whom they thought they could trust.

Entry requirements to study at Private Universities in Malaysia

I scored 10As in my SPM and needed scholarships to help me continue my studies. EduSpiral gave me the information online and took me around to the campuses to help me make the best choice. Lay Hoe, A-Levels at HELP University
I scored 10As in my SPM and needed scholarships to help me continue my studies. EduSpiral gave me the information online and took me around to the campuses to help me make the best choice.
Lay Hoe, A-Levels at HELP University

Sometimes you may want to study a course but you may not have the results to enter the course. Arts stream students would not be able to enter into science related degree courses except for engineering. Branch campuses in Malaysia have higher entry requirements as well.

Location of the Private University 

Some students have told me that they just want to study at a university nearest to their home. That may not be the best reason in choosing a university although it may be convenient for you. A private university in a city setting like Kuala Lumpur or Singapore would expose you to independent living and modern-minded students who would help shape your character.

Studying in Singapore is in a safe & modern environment with world-class education system.

Student Culture of the Private University

EduSpiral emphasised the importance of having good English for our future career. I am glad to join a globalised university which has helped me to improve my communication skills. Vincent Yeoh, Accounting & Finance at Asia Pacific University
EduSpiral emphasised the importance of having good English for our future career. I am glad to join a globalised university which has helped me to improve my communication skills.
Vincent Yeoh, Accounting & Finance at Asia Pacific University

The overall culture of your college may play as big a role in your future success as your degree. Figuring out what’s important to you will help you narrow the field when choosing a private college or university in Malaysia or Singapore, and you may discover some options that hadn’t even been on your radar!

Many students have chosen the cheapest private university to study, not taking into consideration the important skills that they could have gained from a better university. Higher education is an investment for a better future that takes sacrifice.

It is important to choose a private university in Malaysia or Singapore that has an English-speaking environment, students who are ambitious and serious about studies, and a globalised student body. Mixing around with international students will help to improve your English language skills and understanding of different cultures.

Some private universities in Malaysia are known for their focus on lifestyle or known as party universities. There is nothing wrong with choosing them if you are able to control yourself. If not, you have to consider that this could affect your future.

Make up of the student body at a top private university in Malaysia

EduSpiral explained the pathway to become an actuaries & gave facts on why Heriot-Watt is the best for actuarial science. We also toured the campus and hostel. Weng Hang, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
EduSpiral explained the pathway to become an actuaries & gave facts on why Heriot-Watt is the best for actuarial science. We also toured the campus and hostel.
Weng Hang, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

A private university that has a diverse student body with many international students would help students to improve their English-language and cross-cultural communication skills. With globalisation, many top companies in the world are looking for professionals who are dynamic with strong management skills to lead a globalised work force.

Choosing Between Public Universities and Private Universities in Malaysia

STPM takes 1.5 years to complete and by the time it takes you to enter into Public University, it would have taken you 2.5 years after your SPM. The STPM is a very tough course and covers a lot of material. If you are not prepared for it, you may not do well and would have wasted the time. In addition, if you are a top student, taking a tough course, you may not score high which would affect your scholarship opportunities.

Going for the Foundation or an easier Pre-University programme may increase your chances of scoring high for the exam therefore allowing you to apply for scholarships to study for your degree.

After the STPM, you do not get to really choose your course or university as the government does that for you according to demand.

Cost, scholarships, and financial aid (tuition, hostel, food, transportation, etc.)

EduSpiral helped me to find the right college for A-Levels, & now they have helped me to choose what to study after my A-Levels. Chee Kin, Actuarial & Finance degree at UCSI University
EduSpiral helped me to find the right college for A-Levels, & now they have helped me to choose what to study after my A-Levels.
Chee Kin, Actuarial & Finance degree at UCSI University

The cost of studying at university is one thing that most parents think about during the college search process. Not all colleges and universities in Malaysia or Singapore have the same price tag and there are a variety of ways to cut your costs. Most universities offer scholarships, and students are able to apply for the PTPN Loan, EPF withdrawal, MARA Loan, etc

Campus resources

Students should visit the universities campuses to look at the labs, libraries, sports facilities, etc. While visiting, you can also get a feel of the student culture to see if it fits you.

Qualified & experienced faculty at the University in Malaysia

Students should look at the qualifications of the lecturers at the university. How many are PhD and Master degree holders. Are the lecturers mostly part time or full time? Experienced lecturers would be able to guide students to achieve academic success.

Quality/reputation/ranking of the private university in Malaysia

There is no official ranking system in Malaysia for private universities. The MQA and Ministry of Higher

EduSpiral took my father & I to visit KDU University College and talk to the Game Technology lecturer & Head. I was able to make a good decision in choosing the right university. Choon Meng, Game Technology at KDU University College
EduSpiral took my father & I to visit KDU University College and talk to the Game Technology lecturer & Head. I was able to make a good decision in choosing the right university.
Choon Meng, Game Technology at KDU University College

Education in Malaysia has a rating system for universities in Malaysia. It is the SETARA rating system.

Looking at the number of awards that the university and its students have won in competitions related to the course can be a guide in helping you to make the right choice. Many students make the mistake of just listening to advertisements or friends without checking the information.

Student support services

Does the private university that you are interested in provide support services for students in times of need? Some private universities provide qualified and trained psychologists to help students with their problems and counsel them.

An active Student Affairs Department would have a lot of extra-curricular activities providing for a vibrant university life. Strong student clubs and societies would help build important skills such as leadership, communication, teamwork, problem-solving and creativity.

The Accommodation Department would assist students with options for on-campus and off-campus accommodation.

Study at the Best Private Universities and Colleges in Malaysia & Singapore

Singapore

Initially I was planning to go to a "famous" design college. EduSpiral showed me that the "famous" college is only good for animation & hasn't won any awards in Interior Design. KBU has won many top awards for Interior Design. Zhi Yih, Interior Design at First City University College
Initially I was planning to go to a “famous” design college. EduSpiral showed me that the “famous” college is only good for animation & hasn’t won any awards in Interior Design. KBU has won many top awards for Interior Design.
Zhi Yih, Interior Design at First City University College
  1. MDIS College
  2. PSB Academy

Malaysia

  1. Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
  2. Curtin University, Sarawak campus
  3. Asia Pacific University (APU) 
  4. APIIT
  5. UCSI University
  6. UCSI University Sarawak Campus
  7. HELP University
  8. HELP Academy
  9. HELP College of Arts & Technology
  10. KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie
  11. KDU College Damansara Jaya
  12. KDU University College Penang
  13. First City University College (Formerly known as KBU International College)
  14. Reliance College Kuala Lumpur
  15. YTL International College of Hotel Management
  16. Point College
  17. Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA)
  18. Nilai University

EduSpiral Consultant Services- Your Personal Online Education Advisor

Established since 2009, EduSpiral Consultant Services helps provide information and counselling

EduSpiral arranged for me and my mother to meet up with the lecturer at HELP to get a deeper understanding of the course, and also got me a scholarship! Cavan Stefan at HELP University
EduSpiral arranged for me and my mother to meet up with the lecturer at HELP to get a deeper understanding of the course, and also got me a scholarship!
Cavan Stefan at HELP University

on courses and universities in Malaysia & Singapore. EduSpiral Consultant Services also represents MDIS Singapore and PSB Academy Singapore.

EduSpiral Consultant Services represents the best colleges and universities in Malaysia offering a wide range of choices for students to choose from. These colleges and universities offer value for money in the quality of education and excellent facilities that you get.

These universities and colleges are chosen by EduSpiral because they represent the best in their fields in Malaysia and affordable. EduSpiral provides in-depth information and counseling on their courses so that students are able to make the right choice.

If you are still not sure what to study, please contact us and we will send you a free EduSpiral Career Assessment Form.

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Best Private University in Malaysia to Study Business with Law Course at KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie

Top Bachelor of Business with Law (Hons) Degree in Malaysia from KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie

Written by EduSpiral Consultant Services. For more information contact 01111408838

Students after SPM or O-Levels who are sure of studying business can go directly for the Diploma in Business Administration at KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie. Upon completion of the 2-year Diploma in Business Administration, students will enter into Year 2 of the Bachelor of Business with Law (Hons) Degree Programme at KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie.

Alternatively, students after SPM or O-Levels can enter into the Foundation in Arts & Technology for 1 year before continuing on to the degree for 3 years. Both ways are a total of 4 years.

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Entry Requirements into the Bachelor of Business with Law (Hons) Degree programme at KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie

KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie Campus Accommodation
KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie Campus Accommodation
  • GCE A Levels :2 Principal Passes or 2Es
  • STPM : 2 Principal Passes or 2Cs
  • UEC : Min. 5 credits
  • Diploma : CGPA 2.00
  • Foundation Studies : CGPA 2.00
  • Any other qualifications deemed equivalent by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia (or as stated in
  • the Document Senarai Nilai Taraf Kelayakan Akademik, Malaysian Qualifications Agency) Pass (Subject to review and approval of certified transcripts)

Study the Bachelor of Business with Law (Hons) at KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie

I was confused about what to study and talking to EduSpiral helped me a lot. Coming from Sarawak made it difficult for me to know which university was best in Malaysia & EduSpiral provided good insights. Eric Lu, Business at KDU University College
I was confused about what to study and talking to EduSpiral helped me a lot. Coming from Sarawak made it difficult for me to know which university was best in Malaysia & EduSpiral provided good insights.
Eric Lu, Business at KDU University College

Established in 1983, and a pioneer in Malaysian private education, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie has continued to be an innovative leader in Malaysia.

KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie new campus is strategically located near Shah Alam and is easily accessible to students from Klang, Sunway, Puchong and Petaling Jaya.

KDU University College is an excellent choice for students who are serious about their studies and about quality. The new campus is beautifully designed to suit the students learning needs and comfortable enough for students to have a family-like environment.

KDU prides itself with its impressive alumni of more than 46,000 graduates. KDU University College has moved to their new campus in early 2015. Scholarships are available for deserving students as well.

Programme Structure for the Bachelor of Business with Law (Hons) at KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie

KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie purpose built campus
KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie purpose built campus

As law and ethics become more intertwined in the management of businesses today, a graduate with a sharp business sense, stellar management skills and a quick legal mind becomes much more sought after.

With the Bachelor of Business (Hons) with Law programme, we produce graduates that embody those characteristics by providing them with broader knowledge and an inter-disciplinary approach to problem-solving. Through this business degree with a minor in law, students have the choice of electives from five available specialisations, allowing them to balance their academic disciplines with their interests like economics, finance, human resource management, marketing or management.

Students will also gain useful experience and real-life skills through internships in this programme that will further boost employability value.

Career Options for Graduates of the Bachelor of Business with Law (Hons) Degree Programme at KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie

  • Business Analyst
  • Company Secretary
  • Corporate Treasurer
  • Financial Consultant
  • Human Resource Consultant / Manager
  • Investment Banker
  • Risk Analyst

Year 1 Subjects for the Bachelor of Business with Law (Hons) Degree Programme at KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie

Cafetaria at KDU University College
Cafetaria at KDU University College
  • Academic English 1 & 2
  • Business Law
  • Business Statistics
  • Financial Accounting
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Management Accounting
  • Principles of Management
  • Principles of Marketing

Year 2 Subjects for the Bachelor of Business with Law (Hons) Degree Programme at KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie

KDU University College's 50,000-sq ft library with coffee bar, learning pods and reading areas promoting collaborative activities and student interaction
KDU University College’s 50,000-sq ft library with coffee bar, learning pods and reading areas promoting collaborative activities and student interaction
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Introduction to Finance
  • Introduction to Legal System
  • Law of Contract
  • Law of Torts
  • Legal Skills
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Professional Development & Leadership Skills
  • Research Methodology
  • 2 Elective Subjects

Year 3 Subjects for the Bachelor of Business with Law (Hons) Degree Programme at KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie

Computer Lab at KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie
Computer Lab at KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie
  • Company Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Dissertation (Final Year Project)
  • Internship
  • 1 Elective Subject

ELECTIVES

  • International Management
  • International Finance
  • Consumer Behaviour

KDU University College New Campus at Utropolis, Glenmarie in Shah Alam

KDU, an institution that has over 32 years of history and experience, believes in providing real world

KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie purpose built campus
KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie purpose built campus

education to meet real world needs, and has traditionally, been successful in producing competent graduates and preparing students for top universities all over the world.

Established in 1983, and a pioneer in Malaysian private education, KDU was one of the first private colleges in Malaysia to have its own purpose-built campus. The institution, as KDU College then, was awarded the university college status in 2010 – a reflection of its quality programmes, and the growth of its international student population.

KDU University College and KDU College are members of Paramount Education, a fully-integrated

KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie Campus Accommodation
KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie Campus Accommodation

education services provider for primary, secondary, tertiary, and postgraduate level studies as well as executive and professional development programmes.

The new 10-acre purpose-built KDU University College campus at Utropolis, costing RM320 million, has been designed around the philosophy that learning is experiential and can happen anywhere.

There are open spaces, themed gardens and discussion cubes, along with 9 fully equipped lecture halls that can house up to 250 students each, 60 state of the art classrooms where 4,000 students can be attending lecture and classes at any one time, a 50,000 sq ft space housing KDU University College’s comprehensive library and a 500-bed student village.

General Facilities at KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie

  • Cafeteria – A melting pot of food and life, students from all walks of life and schools gather here
    Student Lounge at KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie
    Student Lounge at KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie

    for their daily feast.

  • Computer Lab – A number of computers all at the ready for our students’ access, connected to the free high speed WIFI service available on campus.
  • Student Lounge – A student hotspot equipped with comfortable furniture for students to ease their minds.
  • Library – The Utropolis Glenmarie library is spread out over 50,000 square feet, fitted with a coffee bar, Zen garden reading lounge, quiet study and learning pods.
  • Learning Pod- Students can have the space they need in order to focus on studies at hand at the private Learning Pod.
  • Atrium – Wide open space often bathed with natural sunlight.

KDU Student Accommodation, Utropolis, Glenmarie

On-campus accommodation on a 10-acre, 7-storey block that accommodates up to 580 students which is divided into male and female wings.

EduSpiral Consultant Services- Your Personal Online Education Advisor

Established since 2009, EduSpiral Consultant Services helps provide information and counselling on

"I went for EduSpiral's Change Your Life Education Fair at Kinta Riverfront in Ipoh after my SPM exams. Even after the fair I still had questions and he met me and my mother at Old Town to explain further. We decided to register at KDU because through much discussion with EduSpiral we found that it is the best university that fit my needs." Gary Ng (Right), Accounting at KDU University College with Jun Sern, Mass Comm
“I went for EduSpiral’s Change Your Life Education Fair at Kinta Riverfront in Ipoh after my SPM exams. Even after the fair I still had questions and he met me and my mother at Old Town to explain further. We decided to register at KDU because through much discussion with EduSpiral we found that it is the best university that fit my needs.”
Gary Ng (Right), Accounting at KDU University College with Jun Sern, Mass Comm

courses and universities in Malaysia & Singapore. EduSpiral Consultant Services also represents MDIS Singapore and PSB Academy Singapore.

EduSpiral Consultant Services represents the best colleges and universities in Malaysia offering a wide range of choices for students to choose from. These colleges and universities offer value for money in the quality of education and excellent facilities that you get.

These universities and colleges are chosen by EduSpiral because they represent the best in their fields in Malaysia and affordable. EduSpiral provides in-depth information and counseling on their courses so that students are able to make the right choice.

If you are still not sure what to study, please contact us and we will send you a free EduSpiral Career Assessment Form.

Please contact us for more details.

Please fill up the form for more information. If you do not give your mobile number or full name as in IC, your query will not be answered. Please make sure you give a correct email address and check your email including the SPAM or JUNK email folder within 48 hours as we will email you the information. 

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How to Choose the Best Private University in Malaysia to Study after SPM, UEC, STPM, O-Levels or A-Levels

Talk to the Best Education Consultant in Malaysia to Get Solid Information to Help you Choose the Best Private University or College to Study

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Part of finding the right college or university in Malaysia for you will be picking out the criteria that matters to most to you, and then seeing if any of the top private colleges or universities in Malaysia that you’re looking at fit those criteria. To help you develop a good list of criteria, you need to talk to the right counselors or education consultant who are knowledgeable and experienced.

A knowledgeable counselor or education consultant  in Malaysia would be able to provide detailed information about the university and its courses, facts & evidence to support the job prospects for the course and in-depth information about  which university would be suit you. While an experienced counselor or education consultant would be able to analyse your results, understand your personality & skills to figure out which course and career suits you.

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Take Time and Effort to Choose the Right Private University in Malaysia to Study at

I was confused about what to study and talking to EduSpiral helped me a lot. Coming from Sarawak made it difficult for me to know which university was best in Malaysia & EduSpiral provided good insights. Eric Lu, Business at KDU University College
I was confused about what to study and talking to EduSpiral helped me a lot. Coming from Sarawak made it difficult for me to know which university was best in Malaysia & EduSpiral provided good insights.
Eric Lu, Business at KDU University College

Choosing a university is important as it will help to shape your mind, character and help you to develop the necessary skills for a successful career. Therefore, not all private universities are the same. You should not choose a university because it is the cheapest, easiest and nearest. It should be based on which university that best fits your needs.

Many students in Malaysia also make the common mistake in choosing a university because their friends are going there. I even had one student tell me that his choice of university depends on where his girlfriend is going! This is one of the most important decisions that may change your life forever hence it should not be taken lightly.

Part of finding the right college or university in Malaysia for you will be picking out the criteria that matters to most to you, and then seeing if any of the top private colleges or universities in Malaysia that you’re looking at fit those criteria. To help you to choose the best university that fits you, you can build a list of top universities in Malaysia that meets your criteria.

Here’s some advice for trying to find the university in Malaysia or Singapore that works for you.

1. Start with who you are and why you are going to university in Malaysia

EduSpiral emphasised the importance of having good English for our future career. I am glad to join a globalised university which has helped me to improve my communication skills. Vincent Yeoh, Accounting & Finance at Asia Pacific University
EduSpiral emphasised the importance of having good English for our future career. I am glad to join a globalised university which has helped me to improve my communication skills.
Vincent Yeoh, Accounting & Finance at Asia Pacific University

You need to examine yourself and your reasons for going to college before you start your search. Why, really, are you going? What are your abilities and strengths? What are your weaknesses? What do you want out of life — something tangible or intangible?

Are you socially self-sufficient or do you need warm, familial support? Talk with your family, friends and high-school counselors as you ask these questions. The people who know you best can help you the most with these important issues.

2. A name-brand university in Malaysia will not guarantee your success.

We didn't know that First City University College had won many awards for Interior Design until EduSpiral showed us the awards. The "famous" college that we had planned to join hadn't even won any awards in interior design. Zhi Yih & Chin Xien, Foundation in Design at First City University College
We didn’t know that First City University College had won many awards for Interior Design until EduSpiral showed us the awards. The “famous” college that we had planned to join hadn’t even won any awards in interior design.
Zhi Yih & Chin Xien, Foundation in Design at First City University College

Think about the people in your life who are happy and successful and find out where (and if) they went to college. Ask the same about “famous” people. You will likely find that success in life has less to do with the choice of college than with the experiences and opportunities encountered while in college, coupled with personal qualities and traits.

Some private universities have spent millions of Ringgit throughout the years telling you that they are the best. You should objectively look at the information carefully to assess which university in Malaysia is best for you. If you do not have the necessary knowledge and skills, you won’t get far in your career.

We must be careful when choosing a private university in Malaysia as many students listen to advise from friends and relatives who are not knowledgeable offering information not supported by facts and evidence. Choosing a private university should be done carefully and objectively, not based on the number of glitzy advertisements you have heard or seen about that university.

Employers and graduate schools are looking for outstanding skills and experience, not how famous a university is in Malaysia that you come from. Remember that the employer will be interviewing you and not the university that you come from, therefore, if you do not possess the necessary knowledge and skills, you would not get hired even if you come from a top university.

3. You don’t need to know what major you want for your degree yet

"EduSpiral gave me advise over phone, Facebook, Skype and even took me to visit the universities. He spent a lot of time to help me make my decision on what to study and at which university." Ban Moon (Left), Scored 3As in the A-Levels at HELP Academy
“EduSpiral gave me advise over phone, Facebook, Skype and even took me to visit the universities. He spent a lot of time to help me make my decision on what to study and at which university.”
Ban Moon (Left), Scored 3As in the A-Levels at HELP Academy

Very few high-school students have enough information or experience to choose a major. You need the variety and depth of college coursework to determine your interest and aptitude. Most college students change their minds two or three times before they settle on a major.

After SPM or O-Levels you will take a Pre-University course first such as Foundation, A-Levels, AUSMAT, UNSW Foundation Year, etc. You have about 1 year in the Pre-U course to really figure out what to study for your degree. So, the most important thing is to choose the right Pre-University course that fits you.

I talked to a group of students who were advised by an Agent to take an external Pre-University programme. They did not achieve the necessary results to enter into university therefore wasted their money and time. When I asked them why they did not go for the Foundation programme at the private university since they knew that they wanted to study IT and also locally in Malaysia, they just said that they followed the advise of the agent whom they thought they could trust.

4. You can afford to go to a Private University in Malaysia.

My mother whatsapped EduSpiral & he provided vital information to help me make my decision to transfer my diploma. Soon Hong, Marketing at HELP University
My mother whatsapped EduSpiral & he provided vital information to help me make my decision to transfer my diploma.
Soon Hong, Marketing at HELP University

If you make the assumption that you cannot afford college based on the “sticker price” of tuition, you will miss out. It is difficult to talk about money, but if you investigate all the options and ask for help and advice, you will find affordable choices.

Not all colleges and universities in Malaysia or Singapore have the same price tag and there are a variety of ways to cut your costs. Most universities offer scholarships, and students are able to apply for the PTPN Loan, EPF withdrawal, MARA Loan, etc

Many students have chosen the cheapest private university to study, not taking into consideration the important skills that they could have gained from a better university. Higher education is an investment for a better future that takes sacrifice.

5. Campus Culture and Community Life at the Private Universities in Malaysia

EduSpiral explained the courses in detail and took us around the campus to view the Pharmacy facilities to help me make a good decision about my future career. Ka Jun, Pharmacy at UCSI University
EduSpiral explained the courses in detail and took us around the campus to view the Pharmacy facilities to help me make a good decision about my future career.
Ka Jun, Pharmacy at UCSI University

When developing your list of top universities, consider the schools’ values such as commitment to diversity, vibrant campus life, and dedication to academic excellence. Also consider the range of student organizations, athletic and recreational activities.

It is important to choose a private university in Malaysia that has an English-speaking environment, students who are ambitious and serious about studies, and a globalised student body. Mixing around with international students will help to improve your English language skills and understanding of different cultures.

Some private universities in Malaysia are known for their focus on lifestyle or known as party universities. There is nothing wrong with choosing them if you are able to control yourself. If not, you have to consider that this could affect your future.

A private university that has a diverse student body with many international students would help students to improve their English-language and cross-cultural communication skills. With globalisation, many top companies in the world are looking for professionals who are dynamic with strong management skills to lead a globalised work force.

In addition, the university’s relationship with the larger community, availability of on- and off- campus housing, quality of food and health care services, and campus security contribute to the quality of university life.

6. Quality/reputation/ranking of the Private University in Malaysia

There is no official ranking system in Malaysia for private universities. The MQA and Ministry of Higher

EduSpiral took my father & I to visit KDU University College and talk to the Game Technology lecturer & Head. I was able to make a good decision in choosing the right university. Choon Meng, Game Technology at KDU University College
EduSpiral took my father & I to visit KDU University College and talk to the Game Technology lecturer & Head. I was able to make a good decision in choosing the right university.
Choon Meng, Game Technology at KDU University College

Education in Malaysia has a rating system for universities in Malaysia. It is the SETARA rating system.

Looking at the number of awards that the university and its students have won in competitions related to the course can be a guide in helping you to make the right choice. Many students make the mistake of just listening to advertisements or friends without checking the information.

Students should look at the qualifications of the lecturers at the university. How many are PhD and Master degree holders. Are the lecturers mostly part time or full time? Experienced lecturers would be able to guide students to achieve academic success.

All foundation, diploma and degree programmes must be accredited by MQA in Malaysia.  Taking a professional certificate course with a title “diploma” would not allow you to continue on into a degree programme accredited by MQA.

Students should check with the relevant professional bodies to see if the courses the university of interest are accredited. For example, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Nursing Board, Pharmacy Board, Malaysian Bar, MIA, Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia, etc.

7. The most important factor in choosing a college or university in Malaysia is fit.

EduSpiral took us to tour the campus and helped us to make a good decision after our A-Levels. Jolene & Aaron, MA Business & Finance at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
EduSpiral took us to tour the campus and helped us to make a good decision after our A-Levels.
Jolene & Aaron, MA Business & Finance at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Choosing a college because your friends are going there or because of where it ranks on a list does not take into account who you are and who you will become. College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won. Finding a good fit requires time and thoughtfulness.

The best way to really get a feel for a university is by visiting the campus, taking a tour, meeting with students & lecturers, attending a class, reading the campus newspaper, eating in the cafeteria, etc. You have to feel “at home” at the place where you will spend the next four years of your life, so visiting is important.

For more information and strategies, read our article, EduSpiral University Campus Tours to Help Students Choose the Best Universities. If some universities on your list are just too far away to make a trip, then you can add EduSpiral on Facebook and we can show you videos and photos of the campus and its facilities.

8. Decide What You Want in a Private College or University in Malaysia or Singapore

"I attended EduSpiral's Education Fair at KInta Riverfront after my SPM exam and obtained great information there. Although Asia Pacific University is famous for IT but I found out that they have a solid accounting programme and I can get a UK degree. I got a scholarship as well from APU." Julian Hum, Accounting at Asia Pacific University
“I attended EduSpiral’s Education Fair at KInta Riverfront after my SPM exam and obtained great information there. Although Asia Pacific University is famous for IT but I found out that they have a solid accounting programme and I can get a UK degree. I got a scholarship as well from APU.”
Julian Hum, Accounting at Asia Pacific University

Ask yourself what’s important to you, where you want to be and who you want to become. Then you can figure out what types of colleges will allow you to achieve your goals.

Here are some important points to consider when choosing a university in Malaysia:

  • Size of the university
  • Accreditation of the University’s courses by MQA and other relevant professional bodies in Malaysia
  • Location
  • Student culture – is it an English-speaking students environment
  • Makeup of the student body – are there a lot of international students at the university so that you can mix around with them to improve your English and gain invaluable global perspectives
  • Available degree programmes
  • Hostel choices
  • Available extracurricular activities
  • Campus atmosphere

Which of these aspects are things you feel you must have to be comfortable at a private university in Malaysia or private college in Singapore? Which things are you flexible on?

In addition, think about what you want to accomplish in your college life. Do you want to train for a specific job or get a wide-ranging education? If you have a specific degree programme in mind, is the private college that you’re considering strong or famous in that area of study?

9. Talk to a Knowledgeable & Experienced Education Consultant to Help you to Choose the Best Private University or College in Malaysia

EduSpiral Consultant Services staff have more than 15 years experience in counseling students
EduSpiral Consultant Services staff have more than 15 years experience in counseling students

Choosing a the right university to study after SPM or O-Levels in Malaysia takes time, it is a process in finding out which university in best for you. You need to talk to the right counselors who are knowledgeable and experienced.

A knowledgeable counselor would be able to provide detailed information about the course, facts & evidence to support the job prospects for the course and in-depth information about which university would be suit you. While an experienced counselor would be able to analyse your results, understand your personality & skills to figure out which course and career suits you.

A knowledgeable education consultant means that he or she would know the entry requirements, course details, in-depth knowledge of the hundreds of courses out there, career prospects, job demand, professional recognition requirements, accreditation, best universities for the course, and other information that would help a confused student to make the right choice.

While an experienced education consultant would have had counseled hundreds of students analysing their

EduSpiral has more than 10 years of experience in counseling students on choosing the right courses
EduSpiral has more than 10 years of experience in counseling students on choosing the right courses

personalities and skilfully guiding them to the right course and university.

EduSpiral Consultant Services has worked with our partner universities and colleges for many years while the counselors at the private universities or agents’ offices change every few years therefore they would not have the in-depth knowledge of the courses and the university that they are working at.

At EduSpiral Consultant Services, I have worked in the private higher education industry in Malaysia for more than 15 years advising students with facts and evidence on how to choose the right course after SPM. You should carefully think about what are the options available to you. To choose the best course that fits you, students may fill up our EduSpiral Career Assessment form for evaluation.

The EduSpiral Career Assessment form is a simple form designed by us that gathers information from students after SPM, O-Levels, UEC, STPM or A-Levels in order to assess their aptitude helping us to determine the most suitable course and career progression. After knowing which course, we can then determine which private university in best for that course.

10. Study at the Best Private Universities and Colleges in Malaysia & Singapore

Singapore

Initially I was planning to go to a "famous" design college. EduSpiral showed me that the "famous" college is only good for animation & hasn't won any awards in Interior Design. KBU has won many top awards for Interior Design. Zhi Yih, Interior Design at First City University College
Initially I was planning to go to a “famous” design college. EduSpiral showed me that the “famous” college is only good for animation & hasn’t won any awards in Interior Design. KBU has won many top awards for Interior Design.
Zhi Yih, Interior Design at First City University College
  1. MDIS College
  2. PSB Academy

Malaysia

  1. Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
  2. Curtin University, Sarawak campus
  3. Asia Pacific University (APU) 
  4. APIIT
  5. UCSI University
  6. UCSI University Sarawak Campus
  7. HELP University
  8. HELP Academy
  9. HELP College of Arts & Technology
  10. KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie
  11. KDU College Damansara Jaya
  12. KDU University College Penang
  13. First City University College (Formerly known as KBU International College)
  14. Reliance College Kuala Lumpur
  15. YTL International College of Hotel Management
  16. Point College
  17. Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA)
  18. Nilai University

EduSpiral Consultant Services- Your Personal Online Education Advisor

Established since 2009, EduSpiral Consultant Services helps provide information and counselling on

courses and universities in Malaysia & Singapore. EduSpiral Consultant Services also represents MDIS Singapore and PSB Academy Singapore.

EduSpiral Consultant Services represents the best colleges and universities in Malaysia offering a wide

EduSpiral gave me all the information I needed to help me make the best decision. Now, I am studying my passion. Wei Kang, Culinary Arts at KDU University College
EduSpiral gave me all the information I needed to help me make the best decision. Now, I am studying my passion.
Wei Kang, Culinary Arts at KDU University College

range of choices for students to choose from. These colleges and universities offer value for money in the quality of education and excellent facilities that you get.

These universities and colleges are chosen by EduSpiral because they represent the best in their fields in Malaysia and affordable. EduSpiral provides in-depth information and counseling on their courses so that students are able to make the right choice.

If you are still not sure what to study, please contact us and we will send you a free EduSpiral Career Assessment Form.

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Best University in Malaysia for the BSc. (Hons) Actuarial Science & Finance Degree at UCSI University

Study Actuarial Science & Finance at the Top Ranked UCSI University in Malaysia

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Students after SPM, O-Levels, UEC, STPM, Foundation or Pre-University wanting to pursue the Actuarial Science & Finance degree course in a university with full campus facilities in Kuala Lumpur can consider the top ranked UCSI University. With more than 28 years of education experience, UCSI University provides an affordable actuarial science & finance degree programme in Malaysia supported by excellent facilities. UCSI students will enjoy the wide range of sports facilities as well as interact with students from more than 80 countries.

Students after SPM or O-Levels interested to register at UCSI University for Foundation in Arts may go to this link for the online application. Students after STPM, UEC, A-Levels, Foundation or Pre-University may enter directly into the Bachelor of Science (Hons) Actuarial Science & Finance at UCSI University with the relevant results.

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As the financial market is getting more volatile these days, enterprise risk management becomes an essential component of big corporations.

EduSpiral helped me to find the right college for A-Levels, & now they have helped me to choose what to study after my A-Levels. Chee Kin, Actuarial & Finance degree at UCSI University
EduSpiral helped me to find the right college for A-Levels, & now they have helped me to choose what to study after my A-Levels.
Chee Kin, Actuarial & Finance degree at UCSI University

To furnish the demand for personnel of this profession, UCSI University developed the BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science & Finance.

The objective of the Actuarial & Finance degree programme at UCSI is to produce graduate competent in knowledge and skills for financial investment management, assets valuation and risk management for various financial assets such as equities, bond, FOREX, commodities and derivatives.

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) Actuarial Science and Finance degree programme at UCSI University exposes students to both theoretical and practical approaches to investment analysis, security analysis, and portfolio and risk management.

In addition, the programme also provides comprehensive study of money markets, financial instruments, financial planning, banking and corporate financial management, the essential working knowledge for executives in the financial industry in Malaysia.

 

Assessments for the Bachelor of Science (Hons) Actuarial Science and Finance at UCSI University

The assessment includes a combination of examinations, projects and assignments, and finally a requirement to complete a Financial Research Project in the final year. Students will acquire up-to-date vocational skills that are relevant and competitive. This reflects the complex and challenging nature of the accounting, finance and business realms.

Why Choose the Bachelor of Science (Hons) Actuarial Science and Finance Programme at UCSI University?

UCSI University is ranked Tier 5 or Excellent in the SETARA 2013 offers state-of-the-art facilities at their strategically located campus in Cheras, KL
UCSI University is ranked Tier 5 or Excellent in the SETARA 2013 offers state-of-the-art facilities at their strategically located campus in Cheras, KL
  • UCSI is the first University in Malaysia to offer the Actuarial Science and Finance degree programme
  • Students have the option to choose the major (Pure Actuarial Science or Actuarial Science and Finance after year 1 as Year 1 course for both programmes are identical)
  • The student can choose either the Actuary Professional Qualification or Finance Professional Qualification (i.e. SOA / CFA)
  • More career options for the student when they enter into the job market
  • Higher demand by employers as the students are equipped with Actuary Skills and Financial Knowledge.

Career Opportunities in Malaysia for the Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Hons) Actuarial Science and Finance

Associate Professor Dr. Ngerng Miang Hong Ph.D, Head of Department, Actuarial Science & Applied Statistics at UCSI University
Associate Professor Dr. Ngerng Miang Hong
Ph.D, Head of Department, Actuarial Science & Applied Statistics at UCSI University

The actuarial science & finance degree programme prepares students for exciting careers in the corporate sector, insurance sectors, risk management, financial industry, government agencies, and for graduate studies in finance and investment. Examples of career options include:

  • Actuary
  • Risk manager
  • Investment Analyst
  • Credit Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • Treasurer
  • Fund Manager
  • Credit Analyst
  • Financial Planner
  • Investment Broker
  • Investment Banker
  • Financial Trader

 Subjects for the Bachelor of Science (Hons) Actuarial Science and Finance at UCSI University

Year 1
  • Mathematics 1
  • Statistics
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Financial Management 1
  • Mathematics 2
  • Applied Probability
  • Applied Statistical Models
  • Mathematics of Interest Rates
  • Microeconomics
  • Business Accounting
  • Financial Markets & Inst.
  • Business Communications
  • University Life (MPU-U2)
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
  • Co-operative Placement 1
Year 2
  • Introduction to Stochastic Process
  • Equity Analysis
  • Mathematics of Financial Derivatives
  • Loss Models
  • Treasury Management
  • Stat. Simulation for Fin. Modelling
  • Financial Management 2
  • Macroeconomics
  • Business Modeling with Spreadsheet
  • Financial Statement & Analysis
  • Elective 1
  • Elective 2
  • Business Law- Malaysian Perspective (MPU-U3)
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
  • Co-operative Placement 2
Year 3
  • Stochastic Calculus for Ins. & Fin.
  • Credibility Theory
  • Actuarial Practices
  • Independent Project 1
  • Independent Project 2
  • Investment Analysis
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience 3 (MPU-U4)
  • Co-operative Placement 3
Elective 1**
  • Life Contingencies I
  • Introduction to Islamic Banking and Fin.
  • Corporate Finance
Elective 2**
  • Life Contingencies 2
  • Multinational Finance
  • Islamic Fin. Market & Inst.

Study at the Top Ranked UCSI University in Malaysia

UCSI University is a vibrant community of learning and scholarship. With more than 10,000 students from 80 different

UCSI University is ranked Tier 5 or Excellent in the SETARA 2013 offers state-of-the-art facilities at their strategically located campus in Cheras, KL
UCSI University is ranked Tier 5 or Excellent in the SETARA 2013 offers state-of-the-art facilities at their strategically located campus in Cheras, KL

countries, the University stands out as a melting pot of diversity and learners will supplement their pursuit of knowledge with a keen sense of cultural appreciation – a vital trait in today’s borderless world.

As one of Malaysia’s first private universities,UCSI University has long impacted the national higher education landscape and the University continues to do so with its wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

UCSI University is ranked in the Top 300 Universities in Asia in 2015 by the renown QS University Rankings.

UCSI University is ranked as Excellent or Tier 5 in the SETARA 2013 rating system by MQA.

The University’s academic staff are at the forefront of their disciplines and their views are highly sought after on major issues; from business to political science.

Many of their academics have extensive experience working overseas and some play advisory roles in public bodies and various committees. By bringing their experiences into the classroom, UCSI’s academics cater to an exhilarating learning environment and learners will thrive as they balance academic mastery with industrial application.

Since its inception in 1986, UCSI University has been committed to further the discovery and celebration of knowledge.

Award-Winning Business Students at UCSI University

2015 – Wong Hao Yi & Kok Yat Sing, Bachelor of Science (Hons) Actuarial Science students at UCSI University, became National Champions for CIMB ASEAN Stock Challenge 2015, organised by CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, Malaysia’s second-largest bank by assets.

2015 – Kong Kah Weng, Eric, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Marketing student at UCSI University, is the First Prize Winner for the “Think New” Essay Writing Competition, Eric Kong won himself a one month internship at Novo Education New Zealand. The competition was organized by South and South East Asia (SSEA), Education New Zealand.

2015 – Yeah Nyoke Kim, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Logistics Management student at UCSI University, won the Best Student Award at the Chartered Institute of Logistic and Transport (CILT) Convocation 2015, Malaysia

2015 – Lim Czi Xian, Bachelor of Science (Hons) Finance and Investment at UCSI University, was chosen as the Seminar Leader for Obuse, Negano Prefecture to teach 8 seminars on philosophy in Japan, a project fully sponsored by Reischauer Institute of Japanese studies at H-LAB, Harvard College Japan Initiative.

UCSI University students Chew Pei Xin (second from left), Jasmine Lum (third from let), Lim Wai Hing (fifth from left), and Faculty of Business & Information Science lecturer Ms. Eva Lim (sixth from left) posing for a group photo after bagging the first runner-up prize at the MSC Malaysia- IHL Business Plan Competition (MIBPC).
UCSI University students Chew Pei Xin (second from left), Jasmine Lum (third from let), Lim Wai Hing (fifth from left), and Faculty of Business & Information Science lecturer Ms. Eva Lim (sixth from left) posing for a group photo after bagging the first runner-up prize at the MSC Malaysia- IHL Business Plan Competition (MIBPC).

2015 – Fatin Aveena Binti Azlan, Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Oil and Gas Management student at UCSI University, participated in the 2015 Yong Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative* (Yseali) Institute on Environmental issues in the United States, fully funded by the Department of United States and will be hosted by the University of Montana, Montana from 25 August -30 September 2015. * Initiative by U.S. President Barack Obama, international Council of Malaysian Scholars and Associates, Hosted by Mckensey & Co.

2014/2015 – Yong Kok Seong (Diploma in Management), Loh Peng An (Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Logistics Management) & Lo Shai Man (Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting) won Merit Prize in the Malaysia Startup Challenge (MSC) Malaysia – Institution of Higher Learning (IHL)

2014 – Eric Kong Kah Weng (Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Marketing), Kelvin Choo Chiang Tung (Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Finance and Investment), and Vivian Ng Mun Yee (Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Accounting) emerged Champion for the event “World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) Business Plan Challenge 2014” for Social Entrepreneurial Project — “Bangi Soap”, Kampung Kalangkaman, Sabah, Malaysia

2013 – Lim Wai Hing & Chew Pei Xin (Bachelor of Arts (Hons)Business Administration students at UCSI University) won First runner-up placing at the Malaysia Startup Challenge (MSC) – Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) Business Plan Competition (MIBPC), 2012/2013, an annual competition that seeks to nurture a new generation of technology entrepreneurs.

2013 – Vanessa Meghann @ Ang Man Xuan, Liew Wye Yaw, Jason Yao Ching Huat & Vijayalecchumy who are Diploma In Management students at UCSI University emerged Champion for the Entrepreneurial Building Project 2014 competition, Malaysia

2011 – Foo Dun Fei & Ng Shing Leng (Bachelor of Arts (Hons)Business Administration students at UCSI University)won the first runner up during the national Malaysia Startup Challenge (MSC)–Institution for higher Learning (IHL) Business Plan Competition

Co-Operative Education Training Programme for Every Year of Degree Studies at UCSI University

I am glad that EduSpiral recommended me to UCSI University as I gained so much real work experiences during all my Co-Op (Internship). Paul Kong, graduated in Business Administration from UCSI University
I am glad that EduSpiral recommended me to UCSI University as I gained so much real work experiences during all my Co-Op (Internship).
Paul Kong, graduated in Business Administration from UCSI University

With its innovative academic curriculum, UCSI University students also enjoy the unique benefits of its Co-Operative Education Training Programme (Co-Op) that enhances their employability by integrating classroom learning with workplace training in Co-Op employer organisations.

Completing two months’ work experience for every study year, a UCSI University student would have six to eight months’ work experience to stand ready for full-time employment upon their graduation.

The Co-Operative Placement Programme at UCSI University formally integrates classroom learning with workplace training in co-operative employer organisations.

As part of their degree requirements, students enrolled in UCSI University programmes are required to complete a co-operative module comprising two months’ work experience for each year of their degree programme. Today, the University have over 3500 industry partners supporting the Co-Op Placement Programme.

With the number rising annually, these partnerships create job opportunities for students to be job-ready upon their graduation.

State-of-the-Art Facilities at UCSI University

Situated on a 19-acre piece of land, the Campus is located in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur with convenient access

Students get value for money at UCSI University with access to excellent sports facilities
Students get value for money at UCSI University with access to excellent sports facilities

to numerous facilities including banks, restaurants, transportation services, entertainment, and accommodation. Fully wireless, it is equipped with the latest cutting-edge technology to access the world of e-learning and e-resources.

Housing 7 different blocks, the Campus includes the Student Centre (Menara Gading), the Resource Centre, the Academic Blocks and Residential Halls to comfortably accommodate a student population of more than 15000.

Sporting facilities in this Campus include: basketball, badminton and squash courts, as well as a gymnasium, a football field, and a swimming pool.

Other facilities include the four-level library, an auditorium, a recital hall, a multi-purpose hall, computer laboratories, residential halls, bookstores and cafeterias. Also available on Campus is an Apple Experience Centre.

The Campus faculty-centric facilities include: the Anatomy & Pathology Museum, Clinical Skills Laboratories, Petrochemical

Students at UCSI University have access to excellent sports facilities for healthy lifestyle
Students at UCSI University have access to excellent sports facilities for healthy lifestyle

Laboratory, Physiology & Pharmacology Laboratory, Molecular Biology Laboratory, and Microbiology Laboratory, fashion design workshops, Psychology Laboratory, as well as drafting and design studios.

The University is also constantly working with the industry to set up specialised labs which ensure students are updated with the latest industrial practices. Currently, the University has established laboratories jointly with National Instruments and RICOH under the School of Engineering and the School of Information Technology, respectively.

Due to its rapid expansion, an additional 48-storey building will be built on the existing Campus that will include a 5-Star hotel, twelve floors of parking bays and hostel accommodations for UCSI University students, administrative offices, restaurants, a ballroom and also a clubhouse.

Professional Recording Studio at UCSI University

The recording studio located in the Recital Hall is a professional 24-track digital recording and editing studio with an attached

UCSI University's Professional Recording Studio is a professional 24-track digital recording and editing studio with an attached control room.
UCSI University’s Professional Recording Studio is a professional 24-track digital recording and editing studio with an attached control room.

control room that is connected to the Recital Hall for live recording purposes. Equipped to handle small to integrated productions, advanced editing and CD-R burning, it is available for stereo recording, multi-track recording, fully automated mix-down, CD writing or audio/CD-R production and audio postproduction for vision.

Recording applications available include instrument, choir, ensemble, jazz and pop bands, drums, voice-overs, musicals, vocals, backing tapes, background music, minus ones for lip-syncing, minus ones for vocal performances and video soundtracks. A valuable teaching facility, the studio is also used for many of our audio engineering courses to enable students to work in a setting that closely parallels the professional music world.

The recording studio is also used by the Mass Communication and Branding & Advertising students at UCSI University.

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Fully equipped with air-conditioning and a sound system, the Hall can accommodate up to 660 pax for examinations and 1,000 pax for dinner functions.

Multipurpose Hall (MPH)

The library & computer labs are located inside the Learning Resource Centre at UCSI University
The library & computer labs are located inside the Learning Resource Centre at UCSI University

The Multipurpose Hall can accommodate up to 420 pax for examinations.

Recital Hall

The Recital Hall and the Auditorium are two identical theatres, which are well-designed for professional performances and functions and furnished with theatre-style seating for 450 people. Both are also well-equipped with their own sound systems, audio/visuals, and recording facilities.

Library & Resource Centre

The five-storey UCSI University Library offers a comprehensive collection of all the latest texts and references, both in hardcopy and online. The e-Library provides access to a wide array of references, from academic peer-reviewed international journals to music scores and audio-visual items. Also available are discussion rooms and workstations, as well as supplementary audio references.

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Best University in Malaysia to Study Human Resource Management (HRM) Degree at HELP University

Study Human Resource Management (HRM) Degree in Malaysia

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Human Resource Management (HRM) is the function within a company that focuses on recruitment, management,

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training, benefits and providing direction for the people who work in the company.

Human Resource Management (HRM) is the process of managing the relationship between people and the organisations they work in. It is a specialist function supporting organisations, and their employees, at both strategic and operational levels. An understanding of HRM is also of benefit to anyone with responsibilities for managing people.

HRM is the organizational function that deals with issues related to people such as compensation, hiring, performance management, organization development, safety, wellness, benefits, employee motivation, communication, administration, and training.

HRM is also a strategic and comprehensive approach to managing people and the workplace culture and environment. Effective HRM enables employees to contribute effectively and productively to the overall company direction and the accomplishment of the organization’s goals and objectives.

Successful companies realize that workers are as crucial an asset to a company’s success as capital or material

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holdings. Attracting the most qualified employees and matching them to the jobs for which they are best suited is important for the success of any company in Malaysia. It is more cost effective to hire the right staff than to take in staff who are not matched to the position and waste the company’s resources in the hiring process and remuneration.

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Therefore, today’s human resource professionals are increasingly working with the organization’s top executives on strategic planning to create the conditions that enhance employee performance and to contribute to the overall operations and performance of organizations striving to succeed in the competitive business world.

Human Resource personnel participate in activities of the company related to recruiting and hiring, training and development of staff, determining staff compensation and benefits, employee relations including handling grievances, ensuring occupational health and safety, and other activities geared towards strengthening their organization’s entire workforce.

In an effort to improve morale and productivity and limit job turnover, human resources managers also help their firms effectively use employee skills, provide training opportunities to enhance those skills, and boost the employees’ satisfaction with their jobs

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and working conditions. As the global marketplace continues to expand, experts in human resources management will continue to be in ever-increasing demand.

A good university in Malaysia will prepare graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in the area of human resource management. Top human resource specialists are paid very high salaries in Malaysia.

Characteristics needed to succeed as a Human Resource Specialist in Malaysia

A career in the human resources field demands a range of personal qualities and skills, from the ability to work

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with diverse employees to the active promotion of organizational goals.

Students considering a career in human resources in Malaysia should have “soft skills” like integrity, empathy, fair-mindedness, and a persuasive, congenial personality, able to stand firm on principles, negotiation skills, and you must be able to cope with conflicting points of view, able to perform under pressure, and demonstrate discretion.

Students who like to help people to grow and succeed, with interest in human behaviour are well suited for this course.

The “hard skills” include computer proficiency, strong written and oral communication, math, and principles of business.

What you can work as in Human Resource Management (HRM) in Malaysia

Almost every company in Malaysia need at least one Human Resource staff to take care of the needs on

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their employees. Medium and Large companies will have a dedicated Human Resources Department to ensure their staff are well compensated, motivated, trained and receive the correct amount of benefits due to them.

Some of the job commonly held by graduates if human resource management graduates are:

  • Human Resources Personnel
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Executive Recruiter
  • Staffing Specialist
  • Training Coordinator
  • Job Analyst / Evaluator
  • Organizational Development Specialist
  • Industrial Relations Analyst
  • Arbitration Specialist
  • Change Management Consultant
  • Recruitment Specialist
  • Human Resource Consultant
  • Training & Development Consultant
  • Occupational, Health & Safety Officer
  • Head Hunter

What type of work does a Human Resource worker do in Malaysia?

Human resource personnel develop, advise on and implement policies relating to the effective use of personnel within an

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organisation.

Human resource personnel are responsible for recruiting, screening, interviewing and placing workers. They may also handle employee relations, payroll and benefits and training. Human resources managers plan, direct and coordinate the administrative functions of an organization. They oversee specialists in their duties; consult with executives on strategic planning; and link a company’s management with its employees.

Their aim is to ensure that the organisation employs the right balance of staff in terms of skills and experience, and that training and development opportunities are available to employees to enhance their performance and achieve the employer’s business aims. HR personnel not only deal with staff welfare and administration-centred activities, but also strategy and planning.

HR specialists tend to focus on a single area, such as recruiting or training. HR generalists handle a number of areas and tasks simultaneously. Small companies will typically have one or two HR generalists on staff, while larger ones may have many devoted to particular areas and services.

Some typical daily tasks for an HR worker include:

  • Consult with employers to identify needs and preferred qualifications on potential staff
  • Interview applicants about their experience, education and skills
  • Contact references and perform background checks of potential staff
  • Inform applicants about job details such as benefits and conditions
  • Hire or refer qualified candidates
  • Conduct new employee orientations
  • Process paperwork
  • Process visa for foreign workers if any
  • Work closely with various departments to advise line managers and help them to understand and implement policies and procedures
  • Promote equality and diversity as part of the company’s culture
  • Liaise with a wide range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance and occupational, health and safety
  • Staff recruitment – this includes developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job advertisements, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates
  • Administer payroll and maintain employee records
  • Advise staff on their rights in Malaysian Labour Law matters

HR managers in Malaysia will perform some of the roles below:

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  • Plan and coordinate the workforce to best use employees’ talents
  • Resolve issues between management and employees
  • Advise managers on policies like equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment
  • Develop and implement policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management;
  • Prepare and develop staff handbook and the company’s HR policies and procedures
  • Advise on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion, compensation and benefits
  • Undertake salary reviews of staff
  • Negotiate with staff and their representatives (for example, union officials) on issues relating to pay, benefits and working conditions
  • Interpret and advise both management and employees on Labour Laws in Malaysia
  • Deal with staff grievances and implement disciplinary procedures
  • Develop with line managers HR planning strategies which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements
  • Plan, and sometimes delivering, training – including orientation for new staff
  • Analyse training needs of the staff together with departmental managers to ensure staff are up-to-date in their knowledge and skills

The Salary of a Human Resource Management Professional in Malaysia according to Robert Walters Salary Survey

ROLE     5 – 10 Years Exp 10+ Years Exp
HR Director 220 – 296k 296 – 485k
Organisation Development 108 – 190k 190 – 336k
Talent Management 110 – 185k 185 – 256k
Compensation & Benefits 100 – 185k 185 – 330k
HR Business Partner 100 – 175k 175 – 230k
HR Manager 96 – 168k 168 – 264k
Recruitment Specialist 90 – 150k 150 – 220k
Training Specialist 84 – 144k 144 – 180k
HR Information Systems (HRIS) 84 – 132k 132 – 168k

What you will study in a Human Resource Management (HRM) Degree course in Malaysia

Some common subjects found in most human resource management degree courses in Malaysia are:

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    Minister of Youth & Sports Khairy Jamaluddin and CIMB Group chief executive Tengku Datuk Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz posing with the winning team from HELP University

    Labour law

  • Recruitment and selection
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Organisation change management
  • Training and development
  • Ethics, leadership, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Employee relations
  • Organisation behavioural
  • Occupational, Health and safety for workers
  • Labor relations
  • Performance management
  • Job analysis and design
  • Career development strategies
  • Organisational structures

In addition, human resource management students get to explore how economic, social, psychological, legal, and cultural forces influence employee relations and organisational decisions.

Study the Bachelor of Business (Hons) Human Resource Management (HRM) at HELP University

The best lecturers teach at HELP University.
The best lecturers teach at HELP University.

The Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting at HELP University offers students an exciting and diverse learning experience and it also nurtures critical skills to ensure their success in the career world.

Among the valuable skills that they learn are: managing uncertainty, working in teams, resolving conflicts, effective presentation and negotiation and entrepreneurship.

The Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting is a comprehensive business and hospitality and tourism management school distinguished for the quality of its academic staff, the depth of its programs, the recognition accorded by world class universities, accreditation from professional bodies and its close links with industry.

It was formed in 1986 at the inception of HELP in the same year. At present, we are the largest academic faculty at HELP University with an enrolment of about 2,500 undergraduate students.

HELP University offers the Bachelor of Business (Hons) program which allows students to specialise in one of these seven areas:

  1. Accounting
  2. Entrepreneurship
  3. Finance
  4. Human Resource Management
  5. International Business
  6. Hospitality Management
  7. Marketing

The University also offers the Bachelor of Economics (Hons), Bachelor of Management (Hons), Bachelor of

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Tourism Management and Bachelor of Business Psychology and Diploma in Business program.

HELP University’s business curriculum is broad based in nature. It emphasises active learning through problem-solving and uses real-life case studies. HELP University’s business students can transfer credits to many top universities in Australia, UK and New Zealand, including the University of Queensland, University of Melbourne, Australian National University, University of New South Wales, Leeds University and many others.

In addition, HELP University’s business program is one of the very few business programs in the world where students are able to transfer their credits into the final year of the University of Queensland Business/Commerce program.

HELP University has various internship and graduate training programs with many leading multinational companies including General Electric, KPMG, PWC, Ernst & Young, Deloitte and BDO Binder. Hence HELP University’s graduates are preferred employees for top companies in Malaysia.

HELP is a popular choice for students in Malaysia wishing to pursue business, tourism and hospitality studies not only because of its academic excellence and teaching quality. They also provide students a wide range of services and extracurricular activities aimed at building character, infusing leadership qualities and positive values, and taking care of their physical, mental and emotional health.

Most subjects follow the assessment pattern below:

Continuous assessment – 40% Final examination – 60% Total – 100%

Programme Structure for the Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) (Hons) Programme at HELP University

Subjects Year 1 Subjects for the Human Resource Management Degree at HELP University  

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  • ACC 101 Financial Accounting 1
  • ACC 103 Management Accounting 1
  • ECO 101 Principles of Microeconomics
  • ECO 102 Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ITC 101 Information Technology for Business
  • LAW101 Business Law
  • MGT101 Principles of Management
  • MKT101 Principles of Marketing
  • QBM 101 Business Statistics

Year 2 & 3 Human Resource Management Major Degree Subjects at HELP University

  • ECO 201 Labour Economics
  • FIN 202 Financial Management
  • HRM 201 Managing Human Resources
  • HRM 202 Human Resources Development
  • HRM 301 Human Resource Research
  • HRM 302 Managing Occupational Health & Safety
  • HRM 303 Managing Strategic Human Resources
  • INR 201 Industrial Relations
  • INR 301 Comparative Industrial Relations
  • LAW207 Law of Employment
  • MAT201 Business Mathematics
  • MGT301 Operations Management
  • MGT302 Change Management
  • MGT303 Corporate Policy & Strategy
  • MGT305 Business Ethics & Social Responsibility
  • MGT400 Graduation Project

Partial List of Electives (for all specializations)

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    Top students choose to study at HELP University

    ACC 201 Management Accounting 2

  • ACC 291 Islamic Bank Management
  • BKG301 Comparative Banking Structure
  • COM 200 Managerial Communication
  • ECO 203 International Economics
  • FIN 203 Financial Institutions, Instruments and Markets
  • FIN 204 Investment Analysis & Decision Making
  • FIN 206 Introduction to Technical & Analysis Trading
  • FIN 207 Mergers & Acquisitions
  • FIN 301 Corporate Finance
  • HRM 201 Managing Human Resources
  • LAW201 Company Law
  • LAW305 International Business Law
  • MGT200 Small Business Management
  • MGT201 Organizational Behavior
  • MGT202 E-Business
  • MGT204 Asian Entrepreneurship & Innovation
  • MGT205 Asian Business Environment
  • MGT300 Managing People across Cultures

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    Computer lab at HELP University
  • MGT302 Change Management
  • MGT303 Corporate Policy & Strategy
  • MGT304 Strategic International Business Management
  • MGT305 Business Ethics & Social Responsibility
  • MGT309 Project Management
  • MKT206 Retail Management
  • MKT208 Brand Management
  • MKT301 Integrated Marketing Communications
  • MKT302 Strategic Global Marketing
  • MKT305 Strategic Marketing Relationship
  • MKT308 B 2B Marketing
  • MKT309 Marketing Engineering
  • QBM 201 Advanced Business Statistics

Seminars (Career Skills)

Seminars covering the following areas will be conducted and all students are required to attend. Although these seminars do not count as credits towards graduation, all HELP graduates must be trained in the following essential skills:

  • Resolving Conflicts
  • Negotiation
  • Interpersonal Dynamics
  • Team Building Assessment

Entry Requirements into the Human Resource Management Degree Programme at HELP University

  • HELP Foundation in Arts/Foundation in Science
  • HELP Diploma in Business/Diploma in Information Technology
  • 2 Cs in STPM
  • 2 A-Level passes
  • 5 Bs in Senior Middle 3 (UEC )
  • 5 CPU passes with a minimum average of 50%
  • University Aggregate of 50% or ATAR score of at least 50 for various Australian Matriculation Programs
  • Equivalent qualification

and 3 O-level/SPM credits (plus a pass in SPM Bahasa Melayu and Sejarah)

Professional Recognition for the Human Resource Management Degree Programme at HELP University

Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA)

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The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA) grants maximum exemptions to graduates of the HELP University Bachelor of Business (Accounting) (Hons) degree program and Bachelor of Business (Finance) (Hons) degree program.

Graduates of these 2 programs are only required to complete the final stage of the MAICSA International Qualifying Scheme (IQS) program (by examination) which comprises of 4 subjects.

Graduates of the other HELP University Bachelor of Business in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management and International Business (Hons) degree program are required to complete the MAICSA International Qualifying Scheme (IQS) 1 & 2 which comprises of 8 subjects.

About HELP University

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HELP University’s new city campus at Pusat Bandar Damansara

Ever since its founding in 1986 to provide affordable quality educational opportunities for Malaysians, HELP University has developed into the leading institution of higher learning in Malaysia with a firmly established international reputation among universities, research organisations, scholars, business and corporate leaders and governments in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America.

HELP University offers a wide and diverse range of programs covering business, law, management, economics, IT, social sciences and the humanities at undergraduate and graduate levels.

It has also assumed a leading role in research and development in certain disciplines and subject areas. By upholding rigorous standards and setting benchmarks in many areas, HELP has achieved many successes and won plaudits and respect from many quarters, at home and abroad.

The quality of education imparted by HELP University ensures that not only are its graduates preferred over others for employment by multinational companies and discerning employers in many areas of the globe, they also rapidly assume responsible leadership roles and positions. Scholarships are available for deserving students. Students interested to register at HELP University should do so as the Hostel Accommodation runs out quickly.

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Best Private University in Malaysia to Study Business Administration at UCSI University

Study at the Best University in Malaysia for the degree in Business Administration at UCSI University

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With so many universities and colleges in Malaysia offering the Business Administration degree course, students after SPM, O-Levels, UEC, A-Levels or STPM need to choose the best university that would equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in the competitive workforce.

Students after SPM or O-Levels with at least 3 credits can enter the Diploma in Management at UCSI University for 2 years before continuing on to the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Administration degree. Students who have completed UEC, STPM, A-Levels, Foundation or Pre-University may enter directly into the degree programme with the relevant results.

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Choose a Top University in Malaysia to Study Business

Business administration is a wide field that includes many types of management courses. From major

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Strategically locate in Kuala Lumpur, UCSI University is ranked in the top 300 universities in Asia by QS and Rated Excellent or Tier 5 in the SETARA 2013 by MQA

corporations to independent businesses, every operation needs skilled administrators in order to succeed. In a rapidly changing economy, new opportunities arise every day for those individuals with specific business administration knowledge and skills.

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration can help you obtain those particular abilities and master the latest methods. Students should choose the Business Administration degree program where the university will equip them with the competencies employers seek.

You’ll not only be prepared to meet the challenges of a global marketplace in a wide variety of industries, you’ll hold a Business Administration degree valued by companies nationwide.

In oder to succeed in the competitive world of business, students must choose the best universities in Malaysia offering the Business Administration or Business Management course. These universities, with their experience, can help prepare you well and fine tune your skills.

Students should choose top universities in Malaysia that has an English-speaking environment so that it will help you to improve your language skills. Good English is important to obtain higher salaries and faster promotions in Malaysia. English-speaking environments promote critical thinking, problem-solving and leadership skills which enhance your career prospects.

Top Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Administration programme degree at UCSI University

UCSI University is ranked Tier 5 or Excellent in the SETARA 2013 offers state-of-the-art facilities at their strategically located campus in Cheras, KL
UCSI University is ranked Tier 5 or Excellent in the SETARA 2013 offers state-of-the-art facilities at their strategically located campus in Cheras, KL

UCSI University’s BA (Hons) Business Administration programme provides students with the necessary business skills vital in today’s competitive corporate sectors, integrating theory-based learning within classrooms with practical co-operative placements with industry partners.

Assessments encompass a blend of examinations and assignments including a Final Year project to be completed during the last year of study. Dedicated academicians ensure that courses, namely Statistics and Its Applications, Business communication, Macroeconomics and Management Science, among others, remain relevant with changes in the industry.

With value-added learning as the programme’s driving force, early exposure to diverse contemporary business environments, as well as local and international issues, will undoubtedly prepare students for the many challenges in their future careers.

Year 1 Subjects for the Business Administration programme degree at UCSI University

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    Students learn from qualified & experienced lecturers at UCSI University

    Business Accounting

  • Business Communication
  • Business Information Systems
  • Business Law
  • Statistics and Its Applications
  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Fundamentals of Management
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
  • University Life (MPU – U2)
  • Business Law – Malaysian Perspective (MPU – U3)
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU – U4)
  • Co-operative Placement 1

Year 2 Subjects for the Business Administration programme degree at UCSI University

  • Company Law

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    The library & computer labs are located inside the Learning Resource Centre at UCSI University
  • Business Mathematics
  • Business Modelling with Spreadsheet
  • Business Research Methods
  • Management Science
  • Managing People
  • Corporate Communication
  • Financial Management
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Internet in Practice
  • Management Ethics
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU – U4)
  • Co-operative Placement II

Year 3 Subjects for the Business Administration programme degree at UCSI University

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    Computer lab at UCSI University

    Final Year Project A

  • Corporate Finance
  • Contemporary Human Resource Management
  • Independent Project A
  • Independent Project B
  • International Business
  • Organizational Development & Change
  • Strategic Information Systems Management
  • Strategic Management
  • Issues in Business
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Retail Marketing
  • Services Marketing
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience 3 (MPU – U4)
  • Co-operative Placement III

 Award-Winning Business Students at UCSI University

UCSI University students Chew Pei Xin (second from left), Jasmine Lum (third from let), Lim Wai Hing (fifth from left), and Faculty of Business & Information Science lecturer Ms. Eva Lim (sixth from left) posing for a group photo after bagging the first runner-up prize at the MSC Malaysia- IHL Business Plan Competition (MIBPC).
UCSI University students Chew Pei Xin (second from left), Jasmine Lum (third from let), Lim Wai Hing (fifth from left), and Faculty of Business & Information Science lecturer Ms. Eva Lim (sixth from left) posing for a group photo after bagging the first runner-up prize at the MSC Malaysia- IHL Business Plan Competition (MIBPC).

2015 – Fatin Aveena Binti Azlan, Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Oil and Gas Management student at UCSI University, participated in the 2015 Yong Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative* (Yseali) Institute on Environmental issues in the United States, fully funded by the Department of United States and will be hosted by the University of Montana, Montana from 25 August -30 September 2015. * Initiative by U.S. President Barack Obama, international Council of Malaysian Scholars and Associates, Hosted by Mckensey & Co.

2014/2015 – Yong Kok Seong (Diploma in Management), Loh Peng An (Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Logistics Management) & Lo Shai Man (Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting) won Merit Prize in the Malaysia Startup Challenge (MSC) Malaysia – Institution of Higher Learning (IHL)

2013 – Lim Wai Hing & Chew Pei Xin (Bachelor of Arts (Hons)Business Administration students at UCSI University) won First runner-up placing at the Malaysia Startup Challenge (MSC) – Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) Business Plan Competition (MIBPC), 2012/2013, an annual competition that seeks to nurture a new generation of technology entrepreneurs.

2013 – Vanessa Meghann @ Ang Man Xuan, Liew Wye Yaw, Jason Yao Ching Huat & Vijayalecchumy who are Diploma In Management students at UCSI University emerged Champion for the Entrepreneurial Building Project 2014 competition, Malaysia

2011 – Foo Dun Fei & Ng Shing Leng (Bachelor of Arts (Hons)Business Administration students at UCSI University)won the first runner up during the national Malaysia Startup Challenge (MSC)–Institution for higher Learning (IHL) Business Plan Competition

Study at the Top Ranked UCSI University in Malaysia

UCSI University is a vibrant community of learning and scholarship. With more than 10,000 students from 80 different

UCSI University is ranked Tier 5 or Excellent in the SETARA 2013 offers state-of-the-art facilities at their strategically located campus in Cheras, KL
UCSI University is ranked Tier 5 or Excellent in the SETARA 2013 offers state-of-the-art facilities at their strategically located campus in Cheras, KL

countries, the University stands out as a melting pot of diversity and learners will supplement their pursuit of knowledge with a keen sense of cultural appreciation – a vital trait in today’s borderless world.

As one of Malaysia’s first private universities,UCSI University has long impacted the national higher education landscape and the University continues to do so with its wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

UCSI University is ranked in the Top 300 Universities in Asia in 2015 by the renown QS University Rankings.

UCSI University is ranked as Excellent or Tier 5 in the SETARA 2013 rating system by MQA.

The University’s academic staff are at the forefront of their disciplines and their views are highly sought after on major issues; from business to political science.

Many of their academics have extensive experience working overseas and some play advisory roles in public bodies and various committees. By bringing their experiences into the classroom, UCSI’s academics cater to an exhilarating learning environment and learners will thrive as they balance academic mastery with industrial application.

Since its inception in 1986, UCSI University has been committed to further the discovery and celebration of knowledge.

Co-Operative Education Training Programme for Every Year of Degree Studies at UCSI University

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With its innovative academic curriculum, UCSI University students also enjoy the unique benefits of its Co-Operative Education Training Programme (Co-Op) that enhances their employability by integrating classroom learning with workplace training in Co-Op employer organisations.

Completing two months’ work experience for every study year, a UCSI University student would have six to eight months’ work experience to stand ready for full-time employment upon their graduation.

The Co-Operative Placement Programme at UCSI University formally integrates classroom learning with workplace training in co-operative employer organisations.

As part of their degree requirements, students enrolled in UCSI University programmes are required to complete a co-operative module comprising two months’ work experience for each year of their degree programme. Today, the University have over 3500 industry partners supporting the Co-Op Placement Programme.

With the number rising annually, these partnerships create job opportunities for students to be job-ready upon their graduation.

State-of-the-Art Facilities at UCSI University

Situated on a 19-acre piece of land, the Campus is located in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur with convenient access

Students get value for money at UCSI University with access to excellent sports facilities
Students get value for money at UCSI University with access to excellent sports facilities

to numerous facilities including banks, restaurants, transportation services, entertainment, and accommodation. Fully wireless, it is equipped with the latest cutting-edge technology to access the world of e-learning and e-resources.

Housing 7 different blocks, the Campus includes the Student Centre (Menara Gading), the Resource Centre, the Academic Blocks and Residential Halls to comfortably accommodate a student population of more than 15000.

Sporting facilities in this Campus include: basketball, badminton and squash courts, as well as a gymnasium, a football field, and a swimming pool.

Other facilities include the four-level library, an auditorium, a recital hall, a multi-purpose hall, computer laboratories, residential halls, bookstores and cafeterias. Also available on Campus is an Apple Experience Centre.

The Campus faculty-centric facilities include: the Anatomy & Pathology Museum, Clinical Skills Laboratories, Petrochemical

Students at UCSI University have access to excellent sports facilities for healthy lifestyle
Students at UCSI University have access to excellent sports facilities for healthy lifestyle

Laboratory, Physiology & Pharmacology Laboratory, Molecular Biology Laboratory, and Microbiology Laboratory, fashion design workshops, Psychology Laboratory, as well as drafting and design studios.

The University is also constantly working with the industry to set up specialised labs which ensure students are updated with the latest industrial practices. Currently, the University has established laboratories jointly with National Instruments and RICOH under the School of Engineering and the School of Information Technology, respectively.

Due to its rapid expansion, an additional 48-storey building will be built on the existing Campus that will include a 5-Star hotel, twelve floors of parking bays and hostel accommodations for UCSI University students, administrative offices, restaurants, a ballroom and also a clubhouse.

Professional Recording Studio at UCSI University

The recording studio located in the Recital Hall is a professional 24-track digital recording and editing studio with an attached

UCSI University's Professional Recording Studio is a professional 24-track digital recording and editing studio with an attached control room.
UCSI University’s Professional Recording Studio is a professional 24-track digital recording and editing studio with an attached control room.

control room that is connected to the Recital Hall for live recording purposes. Equipped to handle small to integrated productions, advanced editing and CD-R burning, it is available for stereo recording, multi-track recording, fully automated mix-down, CD writing or audio/CD-R production and audio postproduction for vision.

Recording applications available include instrument, choir, ensemble, jazz and pop bands, drums, voice-overs, musicals, vocals, backing tapes, background music, minus ones for lip-syncing, minus ones for vocal performances and video soundtracks. A valuable teaching facility, the studio is also used for many of our audio engineering courses to enable students to work in a setting that closely parallels the professional music world.

The recording studio is also used by the Mass Communication and Branding & Advertising students at UCSI University.

Dewan Tan Sri Ahmad Razali (DETSAR)

Fully equipped with air-conditioning and a sound system, the Hall can accommodate up to 660 pax for examinations and 1,000 pax for dinner functions.

Multipurpose Hall (MPH)

Auditorium at UCSI University
Auditorium at UCSI University

The Multipurpose Hall can accommodate up to 420 pax for examinations.

Recital Hall

The Recital Hall and the Auditorium are two identical theatres, which are well-designed for professional performances and functions and furnished with theatre-style seating for 450 people. Both are also well-equipped with their own sound systems, audio/visuals, and recording facilities.

Library & Resource Centre

The five-storey UCSI University Library offers a comprehensive collection of all the latest texts and references, both in hardcopy and online. The e-Library provides access to a wide array of references, from academic peer-reviewed international journals to music scores and audio-visual items. Also available are discussion rooms and workstations, as well as supplementary audio references.

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Study the Best University in Malaysia for Actuarial Science Degree at UCSI University with Exemptions from the Society of Actuaries (SOA) Papers

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Pathway to Becme a Professional Actuaries in Malaysia

The journey to become a qualified actuary as outlined by the Society of Actuaries (SOA) – one of the most prominent

Dr Toh Kian Kok, Actuarial Science professor at UCSI University
Dr Toh Kian Kok, Actuarial Science professor at UCSI University

professional organisation for actuaries in the world – is divided into four stages.

The first is the Validated by Educational Experience (VEE) stage where students who receive grades of 70% and above for subjects in economics, corporate finance and applied statistics – will receive credit for these professional papers.

The second stage involves five preliminary exams that candidates must pass before proceeding to the penultimate stage, namely, the Fundamentals of Actuarial Practices course and the Associateship Professionalism Course (APC). This will qualify them as an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA).

The final hurdle would be to qualify as a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA).

 

While UCSI University’s Actuarial Science related programmes follow SOA guidelines, Dr Toh points out that the University has a trump card that separates it from the competition.

“Our focus on preparing the students for the professional examinations has helped them to familiarise themselves with the examinations and enabled them to perform well.”

“As testament to our efforts, we have students who passed three out of five preliminary exams when they were still in their second year. This is a remarkable feat which we are proud of.

Chong Kim Sin, a UCSI Actuarial Science student has completed 5 Society of Actuaries (SOA) Professional Papers before entering into the 3rd Year of his degree studies.
Chong Kim Sin, a UCSI Actuarial Science student has completed 5 Society of Actuaries (SOA) Professional Papers before entering into the 3rd Year of his degree studies.

Chong Kim Sin, a UCSI Actuarial Science student has completed 5 Society of Actuaries (SOA) Professional Papers before entering into the 3rd Year of his degree studies.

There are very few students in the whole of Asia who have passed five SoA examinations before the third year. This makes Chong Kim Sin among Asia’s crème de la crème for actuarial science.

Currently, Chong Kim Sin has passed the Probability (P), Financial Mathematics (FM), Actuarial Models: Financial Economics (MFE), Actuarial Models: Life Contingencies (MLC), as well as the Construction and Evaluation of Actuarial Models (C) examinations.

He now has only two components left before qualifying as an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA); the Fundamentals of Actuarial Practice (FAP) and Associateship Professionalism Course (APC).

The Best Actuarial Science Degree Programme at UCSI University

Associate Professor Dr. Ngerng Miang Hong Ph.D, Head of Department, Actuarial Science & Applied Statistics at UCSI University
Associate Professor Dr. Ngerng Miang Hong
Ph.D, Head of Department, Actuarial Science & Applied Statistics at UCSI University

Actuaries in Malaysia are professionals dealing with the financial impact of risk and uncertainty.

Actuaries use their skills in mathematics, economic, computer science, finance, probability and statistics, and business to assess the likelihood of occurrence of certain risky events formulate policies that minimize the cost of these risks.

As such, actuaries are essential to the insurance and reinsurance industry in Malaysia. In addition, they can be consultants to other businesses, including sponsors of pension plans; and to government agencies such as Bank Negara Malaysia.

The 3-year BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science programme at UCSI University provides a solid grounding in mathematics, accounting, finance and statistic to integrate theories with actual experience and build a foundation for students to pursuit professional career in the financial risk management industry.

Students at UCSI University will be furnished with the essential leadership qualities, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, as well as entrepreneurial and managerial skills that will enable them to face the challenging yet exciting world, where risks can be turned into opportunities.

Assessments of the Bachelor of Science (Hons) Actuarial Science at UCSI University

The assessment includes a combination of examinations, projects and assignments, and finally a requirement to complete a dissertation in Independent Project in the final year. Students will acquire up-to-date vocational skills that are relevant and competitive. This reflects the complex and challenging nature of the accounting, finance and business realms.

Year 1 Subjects for the Bachelor of Science (Hons) Actuarial Science Degree at UCSI University

UCSI University students Chew Pei Xin (second from left), Jasmine Lum (third from let), Lim Wai Hing (fifth from left), and Faculty of Business & Information Science lecturer Ms. Eva Lim (sixth from left) posing for a group photo after bagging the first runner-up prize at the MSC Malaysia- IHL Business Plan Competition (MIBPC).
UCSI University students Chew Pei Xin (second from left), Jasmine Lum (third from let), Lim Wai Hing (fifth from left), and Faculty of Business & Information Science lecturer Ms. Eva Lim (sixth from left) posing for a group photo after bagging the first runner-up prize at the MSC Malaysia- IHL Business Plan Competition (MIBPC).
  • Mathematics 1
  • Statistics
  • Elective 1
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Mathematics 2
  • Applied Probability
  • Mathematics of Interest Rates
  • Mathematics of Financial Derivatives
  • Business Accounting
  • Elective 2
  • Elective 3
  • University Life (MPU-U2)
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
  • Co-operative Placement 1

Year 2 Subjects for the Bachelor of Science (Hons) Actuarial Science Degree at UCSI University

Students learn from qualified & experienced lecturers at UCSI University
Students learn from qualified & experienced lecturers at UCSI University
  • Applied Statistical Models
  • Life Contingencies 1
  • Financial Management 1
  • Intro to Stochastic Process
  • Life Contingencies 2
  • Loss Models
  • Stat. Simulation for Fin. Modelling
  • Macroeconomics
  • Elective 4
  • Microeconomics
  • Elective 5
  • Business Law- Malaysian Perspective (MPU-U3)
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
  • Co-operative Placement 2

Year 3 Subjects for the Bachelor of Science (Hons) Actuarial Science Degree at UCSI University

  • EduSpiral helped me to find the right college for A-Levels, & now they have helped me to choose what to study after my A-Levels. Chee Kin, Actuarial & Finance degree at UCSI University
    EduSpiral helped me to find the right college for A-Levels, & now they have helped me to choose what to study after my A-Levels.
    Chee Kin, Actuarial & Finance degree at UCSI University

    Independent Project 1

  • Stochastic Calculus for Ins. & Fin.
  • Stat. Methods for Insurance
  • Credibility Theory
  • Actuarial Practices
  • Elective 6
  • Independent Project 2
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience 3 (MPU-U4)
  • Co-operative Placement 3

List of Electives (choose up to 6)

  • Fundamental of Marketing
  • Fundamentals of Management
  • Introduction to Internet Technologies
  • Accounting Information System
  • Business Modelling with Spreadsheet
  • Business Information System
  • Java Programming 1
  • Business Law
  • Business Communications
  • Corporate Finance
  • Visual Basic .Net
  • Numerical & Computing Method

Top Actuarial Science Degree Programme at UCSI University

As testament to UCSI University’s efforts, they have students who passed three to five preliminary exams when they were still in their second year. This is a remarkable feat.

To obtain the best people for the job, the actuary profession is one of the most

Chan Min Zhuo, Actuarial Science degree student at UCSI University
Chan Min Zhuo, Actuarial Science degree student at UCSI University, is one of the few local students who passed three of the five preliminary exams required in 2 years

Chan Min Zhuo, Actuarial Science degree student at UCSI University, is one of the few local students who passed three of the five preliminary exams required in 2 years regulated. Chan has now passed all 5 preliminary papers.

One must pass professional examinations and various on-the-job assessments, in addition to obtaining a degree. There are not many universities in Malaysia that offer the degree in Actuarial Science.

Teoh Wei Jing, a UCSI Actuarial Science student from SMJK Jit Sin has completed 5 Society of Actuaries (SOA) Professional Papers before entering into the 3rd Year of his degree studies.

Chong Kim Sin, a UCSI Actuarial Science student has completed 5 Society of Actuaries (SOA) Professional Papers before entering into the 3rd Year of his degree studies.
Chong Kim Sin, a UCSI Actuarial Science student has completed 5 Society of Actuaries (SOA) Professional Papers before entering into the 3rd Year of his degree studies.

Another student, Chong Kim Sin, a UCSI Actuarial Science student has completed 5 Society of Actuaries (SOA) Professional Papers before entering into the 3rd Year of his degree studies.

There are very few students in the whole of Asia who have passed five SoA examinations before the third year. This makes Chong Kim Sin among Asia’s crème de la crème for actuarial science.

Currently, Chong Kim Sin has passed the Probability (P), Financial Mathematics (FM), Actuarial Models: Financial Economics (MFE), Actuarial Models: Life Contingencies (MLC), as well as the Construction and Evaluation of Actuarial Models (C) examinations.

He now has only two components left before qualifying as an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA); the Fundamentals of Actuarial Practice (FAP) and Associateship Professionalism Course (APC).

Other top UCSI students Xie Chun Xiao, Angie Ng Mei Sean, Christopher Low Jia Iuan, Callie Loh, Hon Li Yen, Ham Khai Chung, Ngew Chee Hong Anthony, Tan Khe Han and Wong Mei Chin have completed 4 preliminary SoA examinations before the third year.

Understanding the profession’s stringent requirements, UCSI University sought the knowledge and experiences of Dr Ngerng Miang Hong and Dr Toh Kian Kok to manage and design its BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science.To study Actuarial Science in Malaysia, students should choose a university that best equips them with the knowledge and skills to succeed in actuaries.

Assoc Prof Dr Toh Kian Kok is also the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Quality Assurance and Enhancement at UCSI University with a B.Sc. (Actuarial Science), M.Sc. (Applied Mathematical Science), and Ph.D (Statistics)

The library & computer labs are located inside the Learning Resource Centre at UCSI University
The library & computer labs are located inside the Learning Resource Centre at UCSI University

The result: A course that provides students with a world-class degree in line with the requirements of the Society of Actuaries (SOA) – the largest professional organisation for actuaries in the world. On top of that, the course also grooms students to have the rigorous capacity to ace the professional examinations they are required to sit for.

“Students require only three years of full-time study to prepare them for the professional examinations and on-the-job assessments during the span of their careers,” says Dr Toh, who is the Dean of UCSI University’s Faculty of Business and Information Science.

“It is a heavy responsibility for us as we want to ensure that within their three years with us, we prepare them for the next 30-years or more of their career.”

Award-Winning Business Students at UCSI University

2015 – Wong Hao Yi & Kok Yat Sing, Bachelor of Science (Hons) Actuarial Science students at UCSI University, became National Champions for CIMB ASEAN Stock Challenge 2015, organised by CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, Malaysia’s second-largest bank by assets.

2015 – Kong Kah Weng, Eric, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Marketing student at UCSI University, is the First Prize Winner for the “Think New” Essay Writing Competition, Eric Kong won himself a one month internship at Novo Education New Zealand. The competition was organized by South and South East Asia (SSEA), Education New Zealand.

2015 – Yeah Nyoke Kim, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Logistics Management student at UCSI University, won the Best Student Award at the Chartered Institute of Logistic and Transport (CILT) Convocation 2015, Malaysia

2015 – Lim Czi Xian, Bachelor of Science (Hons) Finance and Investment at UCSI University, was chosen as the Seminar Leader for Obuse, Negano Prefecture to teach 8 seminars on philosophy in Japan, a project fully sponsored by Reischauer Institute of Japanese studies at H-LAB, Harvard College Japan Initiative.

UCSI University students Chew Pei Xin (second from left), Jasmine Lum (third from let), Lim Wai Hing (fifth from left), and Faculty of Business & Information Science lecturer Ms. Eva Lim (sixth from left) posing for a group photo after bagging the first runner-up prize at the MSC Malaysia- IHL Business Plan Competition (MIBPC).
UCSI University students Chew Pei Xin (second from left), Jasmine Lum (third from let), Lim Wai Hing (fifth from left), and Faculty of Business & Information Science lecturer Ms. Eva Lim (sixth from left) posing for a group photo after bagging the first runner-up prize at the MSC Malaysia- IHL Business Plan Competition (MIBPC).

2015 – Fatin Aveena Binti Azlan, Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Oil and Gas Management student at UCSI University, participated in the 2015 Yong Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative* (Yseali) Institute on Environmental issues in the United States, fully funded by the Department of United States and will be hosted by the University of Montana, Montana from 25 August -30 September 2015. * Initiative by U.S. President Barack Obama, international Council of Malaysian Scholars and Associates, Hosted by Mckensey & Co.

2014/2015 – Yong Kok Seong (Diploma in Management), Loh Peng An (Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Logistics Management) & Lo Shai Man (Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting) won Merit Prize in the Malaysia Startup Challenge (MSC) Malaysia – Institution of Higher Learning (IHL)

2014 – Eric Kong Kah Weng (Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Marketing), Kelvin Choo Chiang Tung (Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Finance and Investment), and Vivian Ng Mun Yee (Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Accounting) emerged Champion for the event “World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) Business Plan Challenge 2014” for Social Entrepreneurial Project — “Bangi Soap”, Kampung Kalangkaman, Sabah, Malaysia

2013 – Lim Wai Hing & Chew Pei Xin (Bachelor of Arts (Hons)Business Administration students at UCSI University) won First runner-up placing at the Malaysia Startup Challenge (MSC) – Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) Business Plan Competition (MIBPC), 2012/2013, an annual competition that seeks to nurture a new generation of technology entrepreneurs.

2013 – Vanessa Meghann @ Ang Man Xuan, Liew Wye Yaw, Jason Yao Ching Huat & Vijayalecchumy who are Diploma In Management students at UCSI University emerged Champion for the Entrepreneurial Building Project 2014 competition, Malaysia

2011 – Foo Dun Fei & Ng Shing Leng (Bachelor of Arts (Hons)Business Administration students at UCSI University)won the first runner up during the national Malaysia Startup Challenge (MSC)–Institution for higher Learning (IHL) Business Plan Competition

Excellent job prospects for finance graduates in Malaysia

Computer lab at UCSI University
Computer lab at UCSI University

All this is done to help students secure their career prospects in a time when both the economic and job markets are uncertain.

Dr Toh sums it up, “The global economy is changing. The field of finance has never been more important and our new offerings were designed to provide students with a professional and personal edge to help them excel.”

Where can Actuarial Science and Finance graduates work in Malaysia?

Positions – Actuarial Executive, Portfolio Management Manager, Sales Planning and Analytics Officer, Campaign Management Analyst, Data Analyst, Pricing Analyst, Manager, Independent Compliance Review, Risk Management Executive, Marketing Development Fund Analyst, Trade & Promotion Analyst, Incentive Management Analyst, etc

Insurance – Prudential Assurance Malaysia, Sun Life Assurance, Hong Leong Assurance, Prudential BSN Takaful, Zurich Insurance Malaysia, AIA, Etiqa, ING, MCIS Zurich, AXA AFFIN Life, Manulife, Tokio Marine Life, Uni.Asia Life Assurance, Great Eastern, AM Life, AIG, Berjaya Sompo, MSIG, Kurnia, Lonpac, Danajamin, Pacific Insurance, Pacific & Orient Assurance, RHB

Bank Negara Malaysia
Bank Negara Malaysia

Insurance, Tune Insurance, UniAsia General, Overseas Assurance Corporation, Progressive, QBE, MAA, etc

Financial & Investment Institutions – Bank Negara, Bursa Malaysia, Securities Commission Malaysia, AFFIN Investment, ECM Libra, HwangDBS, Hong Leong Investment, Kenanga Investment Bank, KAF Investment Bank, CIMB Investment

Bank, AMInvestment Bank, Alliance Investment Bank, OSK Investment, MIDF Amanah Investment, Public Investment Bank, RHB Investment Bank, CIMB Investment, etc

Banks – Public, AmBank, Citibank, Hong Leong, HSBC, Maybank, RHB, CIMB, AFFIN, Alliance, Deutsche Bank, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank Berhad, Mizuho Bank (Malaysia), OCBC, Standard Chartered, UOB, The Royal Bank of Scotland, The Bank of Nova Scotia, etc.

Islamic Banks -Al Rajhi Banking & Investment Corporation, Alkhair International Islamic Bank, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Affin Islamic Bank, Al Rajhi Banking & Investment Corporation, Alliance Islamic Bank, AmIslamic Bank, Bank Islam Malaysia, Bank Muamalat Malaysia, CIMB Islamic Bank, HSBC

PwC-Pricewaterhouse
PwC-Pricewaterhouse

Amanah Malaysia, Hong Leong Islamic Bank, Kuwait Finance House, Maybank Islamic, OCBC Al-Amin Bank, Public Islamic Bank, RHB Islamic Bank, Standard Chartered Saadiq, etc

Accounting & Auditing firms – Ernst & Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, KPMG, Baker Tilly Monteiro Heng, Moore Stephens AC, Steven Chin & Co, BDO, Grant Thornton, RSM, Mazars, Crowe Horwarth International, DFK International, Halim & Lee, Begbies Traynor, etc

Study at the Top Ranked UCSI University in Malaysia

UCSI University is a vibrant community of learning and scholarship. With more than 10,000 students from 80 different

UCSI University is ranked Tier 5 or Excellent in the SETARA 2013 offers state-of-the-art facilities at their strategically located campus in Cheras, KL
UCSI University is ranked Tier 5 or Excellent in the SETARA 2013 offers state-of-the-art facilities at their strategically located campus in Cheras, KL

countries, the University stands out as a melting pot of diversity and learners will supplement their pursuit of knowledge with a keen sense of cultural appreciation – a vital trait in today’s borderless world.

As one of Malaysia’s first private universities,UCSI University has long impacted the national higher education landscape and the University continues to do so with its wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

UCSI University is ranked in the Top 300 Universities in Asia in 2015 by the renown QS University Rankings.

UCSI University is ranked as Excellent or Tier 5 in the SETARA 2013 rating system by MQA.

The University’s academic staff are at the forefront of their disciplines and their views are highly sought after on major issues; from business to political science.

Many of their academics have extensive experience working overseas and some play advisory roles in public bodies and various committees. By bringing their experiences into the classroom, UCSI’s academics cater to an exhilarating learning environment and learners will thrive as they balance academic mastery with industrial application.

Since its inception in 1986, UCSI University has been committed to further the discovery and celebration of knowledge.

A winning combination UCSI University’s Faculty of Business & Information Science (FOBIS) has carefully designed a range of programmes combining finance with traditional in demand degree offerings.

Unique among private universities, its programmes are the:

Co-Operative Education Training Programme for Every Year of Degree Studies at UCSI University

I am glad that EduSpiral recommended me to UCSI University as I gained so much real work experiences during all my Co-Op (Internship). Paul Kong, graduated in Business Administration from UCSI University
I am glad that EduSpiral recommended me to UCSI University as I gained so much real work experiences during all my Co-Op (Internship).
Paul Kong, graduated in Business Administration from UCSI University

With its innovative academic curriculum, UCSI University students also enjoy the unique benefits of its Co-Operative Education Training Programme (Co-Op) that enhances their employability by integrating classroom learning with workplace training in Co-Op employer organisations.

Completing two months’ work experience for every study year, a UCSI University student would have six to eight months’ work experience to stand ready for full-time employment upon their graduation.

The Co-Operative Placement Programme at UCSI University formally integrates classroom learning with workplace training in co-operative employer organisations.

As part of their degree requirements, students enrolled in UCSI University programmes are required to complete a co-operative module comprising two months’ work experience for each year of their degree programme. Today, the University have over 3500 industry partners supporting the Co-Op Placement Programme.

With the number rising annually, these partnerships create job opportunities for students to be job-ready upon their graduation.

State-of-the-Art Facilities at UCSI University

Computer lab at UCSI University
Computer lab at UCSI University

Situated on a 19-acre piece of land, the Campus is located in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur with convenient access to numerous facilities including banks, restaurants, transportation services, entertainment, and accommodation. Fully wireless, it is equipped with the latest cutting-edge technology to access the world of e-learning and e-resources.

Housing 7 different blocks, the Campus includes the Student Centre (Menara Gading), the Resource Centre, the Academic Blocks and Residential Halls to comfortably accommodate a student population of more than 15000.

Sporting facilities in this Campus include: basketball, badminton and squash courts, as well as a gymnasium, a football field, and a swimming pool.

Other facilities include the four-level library, an auditorium, a recital hall, a multi-purpose hall, computer laboratories, residential halls, bookstores and cafeterias. Also available on Campus is an Apple Experience Centre.

The Campus faculty-centric facilities include: the Anatomy & Pathology Museum, Clinical Skills Laboratories, Petrochemical

Students at UCSI University have access to excellent sports facilities for healthy lifestyle
Students at UCSI University have access to excellent sports facilities for healthy lifestyle

Laboratory, Physiology & Pharmacology Laboratory, Molecular Biology Laboratory, and Microbiology Laboratory, fashion design workshops, Psychology Laboratory, as well as drafting and design studios.

The University is also constantly working with the industry to set up specialised labs which ensure students are updated with the latest industrial practices. Currently, the University has established laboratories jointly with National Instruments and RICOH under the School of Engineering and the School of Information Technology, respectively.

Due to its rapid expansion, an additional 48-storey building will be built on the existing Campus that will include a 5-Star hotel, twelve floors of parking bays and hostel accommodations for UCSI University students, administrative offices, restaurants, a ballroom and also a clubhouse.

Professional Recording Studio at UCSI University

The recording studio located in the Recital Hall is a professional 24-track digital recording and editing studio with an attached

UCSI University's Professional Recording Studio is a professional 24-track digital recording and editing studio with an attached control room.
UCSI University’s Professional Recording Studio is a professional 24-track digital recording and editing studio with an attached control room.

control room that is connected to the Recital Hall for live recording purposes. Equipped to handle small to integrated productions, advanced editing and CD-R burning, it is available for stereo recording, multi-track recording, fully automated mix-down, CD writing or audio/CD-R production and audio postproduction for vision.

Recording applications available include instrument, choir, ensemble, jazz and pop bands, drums, voice-overs, musicals, vocals, backing tapes, background music, minus ones for lip-syncing, minus ones for vocal performances and video soundtracks. A valuable teaching facility, the studio is also used for many of our audio engineering courses to enable students to work in a setting that closely parallels the professional music world.

The recording studio is also used by the Mass Communication and Branding & Advertising students at UCSI University.

Dewan Tan Sri Ahmad Razali (DETSAR)

Fully equipped with air-conditioning and a sound system, the Hall can accommodate up to 660 pax for examinations and 1,000 pax for dinner functions.

Multipurpose Hall (MPH)

Students get value for money at UCSI University with access to excellent sports facilities
Students get value for money at UCSI University with access to excellent sports facilities

The Multipurpose Hall can accommodate up to 420 pax for examinations.

Recital Hall

The Recital Hall and the Auditorium are two identical theatres, which are well-designed for professional performances and functions and furnished with theatre-style seating for 450 people. Both are also well-equipped with their own sound systems, audio/visuals, and recording facilities.

Library & Resource Centre

The five-storey UCSI University Library offers a comprehensive collection of all the latest texts and references, both in hardcopy and online. The e-Library provides access to a wide array of references, from academic peer-reviewed international journals to music scores and audio-visual items. Also available are discussion rooms and workstations, as well as supplementary audio references.

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EduSpiral took us around to tour the campus and talk to the Head of Actuarial Science Department to help us make a better decision. Edward Loh (L) Partial Scholarship and Chee Wei (R) Full Scholarship for Actuarial Science at UCSI University
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