Entering the business world
THE world of business is a challenging and demanding one.
Managing changes, crisis, risks and human resource demands creativity and speed in getting solutions to problems.
A good foundation in the fundamentals of management is crucial while entrepreneurial skills are no longer an option but arequisite.
Hence, choosing a relevant business degree with all the requirements is essential.
KDU Penang University College (KDU Penang) diploma and degree courses provide students with no less than what they require to succeed in the world of international business.
Its School of Business prides itself in the highest standard of teaching, research and its close links to the industry, all of which lead to the development of high-calibre graduates with employability.
“Here at the School of Business, we are often asked about our alumni and how they’re getting on with their work life following graduation.
“We know some of them pursue higher postgraduate studies while others go abroad,” said the School of Business head Dr Tony Stevenson.
Its curriculum connects with the world of commerce, aiming to maximise employment for its graduates.
“Because we take employability very seriously at KDU, we decided to take a look at how some of our students are doing following their studies. We are delighted to report that some 98.4% of our graduates are in employment within three months of graduation,” Stevenson added.
Stevenson also stated that business students have excelled in the areas of human resources, marketing and finance.
With a 94% record in employment within three months, some are also employed as executives in top ranking organisations.
“Our graduates are sought after and continuously hired by prestigious organisations such as OCBC, National Instruments, Hong Leong Group, Plexus, Dell, B. Braun, UOA, Deloitte, Great Eastern Insurance and Maybank, to name a few,” he added.
The following are the programmes offered by School of Business:
Diploma in Business
This diploma programme provides a solid foundation for students who wish to gain important insights into business services. It is also a platform for students who wish to venture into higher degrees.
Diploma in Accounting
This specialised accounting programme is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and provides students with multiple options upon graduation.
Students may pursue either a bachelor’s degree in business or accounting or even a professional accounting qualification.
Those aiming for an ACCA qualification can enjoy three paper exemptions upon successful completion of this diploma programme.
BA (Hons) Business Management
This programme features experiential learning, which equips students with practical problem-solving skills.
Students are exposed to realworld application, including an Enterprise scheme, where students can apply their knowledge and skills in a practical way.
This specially tailored programme is validated by the University of Lincoln, UK.
This dual award programme allows students to receive two bachelor degree awards (KDU Penang and University of Lincoln).
Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons)
This dual award programme is validated by the University of Lincoln and accredited by CPA Australia, the world’s largest accounting bodies.
The Accounting and Finance curricular and programme is shaped by the industry, which gives students key insights into a number of experiences involving case study analysis and real-world problem-solving scenarios. Students can enjoy a total of nine paper exemptions upon successful completion of this degree programme.
■ For more details about KDU Penang and its programmes, visit www.kdupg.edu.my or call 04-238 6368.