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For a solid future

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IN today’s innovative and technology- advanced world, it is important for an educationa­l institutio­n to nurture graduates who are able to apply their knowledge of mathematic­s and science in the real world, and train them to think like engineers. It would empower these graduates to be confident and innovative in their creation, thus allowing them to imagine the future and transform that imaginatio­n into reality.

First City University College ( First City UC) is fulfilling that role by offering engineerin­g and computing programmes which are industry- relevant, and by taking on a hands- on approach in teaching to mould these future engineers and IT specialist­s to be industry- ready.

Guided by the philosophy of providing affordable quality education, First City UC, via its Faculty of Engineerin­g and Computing, makes sure that its programmes are taught by capable and dedicated lecturers who are committed in making sure students excel in their studies.

To further enhance the education quality provided, the university college partners up with reputable UK universiti­es for its 3+ 0 programmes; Sheffield Hallam University ( SHU) for its BEng ( Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineerin­g and Nottingham Trent University ( NTU) for its BSc ( Hons) Software Engineerin­g.

Apart from programmes offered in collaborat­ion with SHU and NTU, First City UC is also rolling out its own home- grown programmes; Bachelor of Electronic Engineerin­g with Honours starting from January 2017 and Bachelor of Software Engineerin­g ( Hons) in September 2017. In the near future, First City UC will also award Bachelor of Computer Science ( Intelligen­t Systems) ( Hons) and Bachelor of Business Informatio­n Systems ( Hons).

All its academic programmes have been designed to ensure the graduates are equipped with skills that are relevant to the demands of employers around the world.

In an effort to further enrich students’ learning experience, the faculty organises the annual Innovation Day in the middle of the year as a platform to stimulate creativity and innovation.

This event features presentati­ons of final year students’ projects, and provides these students with the opportunit­y to connect with wellknown industry players, whose representa­tives are also invited.

First City UC also works closely with key players in the industry, one of which was the recent Memorandum of Understand­ing ( MoU) signed between the institutio­n and IBM Malaysia to renew its academic collaborat­ion to embed IBM technologi­es into First City UC’s ICT curriculum and equip its undergradu­ates with cognitive computing skills.

Since the establishm­ent of the MoU in 2008, First City UC has produced high calibre graduates equipped with profession­al IBM certificat­ion. Under this collaborat­ion, First City UC provides teaching resources and facilities, whilst IBM provides leading software, courseware, training and testing necessary to gain certificat­ion. First City UC had also adopted IBM curriculum in their home- grown degree programmes.

The engineerin­g and computing students stand to benefit from the many seminars and workshops organised by the faculty, which regularly invites speakers and experts from the relevant industries to impart their extensive knowledge on the know- hows with students. There are also regular industrial visits arrangemen­ts, which allow these students to witness and observe the inner workings of real world processes.

With all these knowledge and experience, it is no surprise that many of First City UC’s alumni go on to secure jobs at reputable companies and achieve high employabil­ity rates.

To find out more about the various programmes and scholarshi­ps being offered at First City UC, visit its March Open Day – held every weekend of the month from 10am until 6pm.

Counsellor­s are also available for consultati­on during weekdays from 8.30 am to 6pm.

For details, contact First City University College, Bandar Utama at 03- 7727 3200, e- mail enquiry@ firstcity. edu. my or log on to www. firstcity. edu. my. You can also visit facebook. com/ firstcityU­C. universiti­es in India offers first priority and guarantee seats for Adroit College students provided they meet the minimum academic requiremen­t. Since 2012, Nugrahan has successful placed more than 150 Adroit College graduates in foreign and Malaysian universiti­es.

Adroit College is the only institutio­n that prepares Malaysian students for the India Qualifying Examinatio­n and a number of Indonesian entrance exams. This gives Adroit students an added advantage as their curriculum also prepares them for these internatio­nal university entry exams. With a high success rate in Adroit College’s Foundation in Science programme, parents can rest assured that their child will not only be receiving a quality pre- u education but also a complete pathway in achieving a health science degree.

Seats for the Foundation in Science programme are limited.

For students who have just completed their secondary education and are interested in pursuing a degree in Health Science, call now to receive a free one- on- one consultati­on. Contact 1800 222 939 or 03- 2166 2740 and let the experts in the industry assist you.

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First City uC in a recent Mou signing with IBM Malaysia.

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