Working adults who seek additional qualifications to enhance their current job position and demands often shy away from pursuing full time higher education programmes. This often arises due to time and financial constraints, as well as other commitments in their already busy lives. Simon Lee Sze Ming is now studying the Master of Business Administration …
If there is one thing that organisations worldwide learned from the lockdowns in 2020 is that social media marketing is crucial to modern business. In fact, the past year has shown how vital and necessary social media marketing is for a brand’s growth. The amount of time people spend on social media platforms has significantly …
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Higher education may sometimes come at a cost which may be prohibitive for students with limited financial resources. Some are fortunate to obtain scholarships, while others have found benefactors to pay for their tuition and living expenditures. But for many young Malaysians, they must find other ways to pursue their tertiary education dream, and among …
With the world facing economic, social, and environmental challenges, businesses worldwide are beginning to realign their strategies with the Sustainable Development Goals’ (SDGs) framework, also known as Global Goals. Environmental sustainability in particular is increasingly becoming a strong focus for all stakeholders, from customers to communities and shareholders. Organisations and their leaders are now being …
Today’s ever-changing workplace requires working professionals to constantly prove their mettle through exceptional capabilities and continuous training. To stay on their game, working adults turn to part-time learning programmes to expand their professional knowledge and skills. To fast track adult learners through their academic progression, the Ministry of Higher Education enables working professionals to turn …
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“There was a time when education in fashion was limited and career choices were restricted to design or fashion houses where you either design clothes, spaces or lifestyle. We have come a long way since then and courses like Fashion Management & Communication prove the versatility and growth of fashion in our country,” stated Dr …
While most people pursue postgraduate degrees to further their studies, they are not necessarily required for everyone. In fact, individuals who only want to acquire fundamental knowledge and a specific skill set for a field may benefit more with a diploma qualification. Below are some reasons why certain working professionals prefer to be diploma graduates …
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The Covid-19 pandemic has led to the temporary closure of tertiary institutions, resulting in the virtualisation of classes. This leads to new and existing students having to adapt to the e-learning environment. To prepare students for the online learning environment, here are five things they can expect when undergoing an online learning course. What Should …
One of the greatest technological contributions brought forward is the digitisation of education. Apart from learning about the course content, remote learning also helps students gain additional transferable skills. Here are some of the surprising benefits of online learning for students to look out for. 5 Surprising Outcomes While Learning Online 1. Enhanced Virtual Communication …
As promises of the end of the pandemic are appearing, mental health professionals share their psychological observations of 2020’s impact to students and caution what we may have to anticipate post-COVID. Jenet is currently the Head of Counselling Unit at INTI International University Jenet Roslin Jovan, the Head of Counselling Unit at INTI International University, …
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