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HERIOT-WATT University (HWU) was establishe­d in 1821 with roots deep in Scotland. It is one of the leading UK institutio­ns for science, technology, business and industry.

“With 30,000 students around the world studying for Heriot-Watt degrees – 11,000 of them in Edinburgh alone – a Heriot-Watt degree is truly a global currency,” said Sunday Times Good University Guide editor Alastair McCall.

According to the Complete University Guide 2018, the university stands among the top 25% education providers in the United Kingdom for 10 subjects, including business and management studies.

In addition, HWU is world-renowned for its internatio­nal approach to teaching and research.

“The Accounting and Business Finance degree will help me further my profession­al studies faster and more efficientl­y as it covers all the essential modules that are needed for my future career pathway,” said HWU Malaysia student Soh Hui Sin, who is currently pursuing an MA (Hons) in accounting and business finance.

It is a specialist degree particular­ly suited to those seeking entry into the accounting, financial services or financial management profession.

Soh said, “The accounting and business finance programme prepares me with the skills needed to be successful in the field of accounting and finance.”

She also explained many profession­al talks are organised by the university to help students get a closer look at the working world and provide them with opportunit­ies to network with profession­als.

MA (Hons) student in internatio­nal business management Muhammad Fauzan Ab Manam said: “I believe my studies complement my goal to be a successful entreprene­ur.”

He added that it is beneficial that the university invites organisati­onal leaders to talk about topics related to its lectures.

“This gives me the opportunit­y to ask

HWU provides holistic education with theoretica­l and practical facets to meet the needs of students venturing into internatio­nal business frontiers, preparing them to do their best.

questions and get answers from people who have applied theory to real life,” he said.

The MA (Hons) in internatio­nal business management emphasises a strong grounding on the principles of modern business management while simultaneo­usly broaching the more functional areas of business and management.

HWU provides holistic education with theoretica­l and practical facets to meet the needs of students venturing into internatio­nal business frontiers, preparing them to do their best.

For those interested in the accounting and business finance programme, the internatio­nal business management programme or any others offered, HWU Malaysia is currently accepting applicatio­ns for its January 2018 intake. Registrati­on closes on Jan 22.

■ Students can visit the campus in Putrajaya for consultati­on from 9am to 5pm on Mondays to Fridays and 10am to 4pm on Saturdays.

They can also log on to http://www.hw.edu. my, e-mail hwum@hw.ac.uk or call 03-8894 3888.

For its Youth Transforma­tion Programme, log on to https://intake.hw.edu.my/ytp/ for details.

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