Why study for a masters degree?
> First City UC programmes are designed with industry specific skills
FURTHERING your studies after you have left the classroom for a long period of time can be daunting. However in today's competitive work environment, studying for a Masters degree serves as a resort to climb up the corporate world. Yet both the cost of tuition fees and time constraint can mean that this is a decision that has to be carefully thought out.
It is common for people to change careers during their working life and taking up a postgraduate course could help them progress as it may fulfil a long standing professional goal or respond to changes in the global career market. Some programmes are designed for this purpose such as in the management and administration field.
First City University College (First City UC) offers the Masters in Design Management and Masters in Business Administration with dual awards. The Masters in Design Management is the first programme to be offered in Malaysia.
These carefully structured Masters programmes give an edge to students where they are able to stay abreast of new developments or technologies that can impact or enhance their roles at work. This may even boost their salary.
These programmes can be studied part-time or through distance learning which enables students to enhance their career without taking a break from work. First City UC provides this opportunity where you can opt to work and study at the same time without having to leave your career.
A postgraduate course can help enhance practical expertise and be the final thing a CV needs to really shine. Taking the time to upgrade industry knowledge also shows aspirations and commitments towards own self-interest.
A change of career path is possible when you are armed with a Masters degree which provides the opportunity for global networking and to experience a regional or international career posting. Although first-hand experience makes a great teacher and researcher, understanding the subject from the academic perspective might even open another path to prepare oneself in acquiring a PhD.
The programmes are specifically designed to support employability and employer's engagement with transferable and industry specific high-level skills with particular emphasis on strategic teaching and learning. Students can enjoy flexibility when pursuing this course by opting for either the full-time (1.5 years) or part-time (two years) mode of study to fit their schedules.
Students will also get a chance to join an extensive business and professional network across cultures and industries. This will open up a whole world of opportunities for students to connect with their peers and get them familiarised with the inner workings of the industries they have interest in.
The programmes which are specifically crafted with employers' needs in mind are taught by professional lecturers who are industry practitioners in their specialised areas. First City UC is equipped with stateof-the-art teaching and learning facilities to enhance students' learning experience.
First City UC has obtained external recognitions and certifications from international universities and industry linkages with established multinational companies to ensure that students are taken through an enriched education journey at the campus.
First City UC's commitment in providing the best quality education is evident in the effort it takes to expose students to real-life situations and leverage on its many industry linkages across sectors such as banking, manufacturing, design consultancy and publishing.
Throughout the course of the programme, lectures by visiting academics or industry specialists are organised to impart their knowledge and skills to students, offering them insider knowledge and valuable insights of real-world processes.
With all these knowledge and experience, it is no surprise that many of First City UC's alumni have been able to secure jobs at reputable companies and world renowned corporations; some even before they graduate.
For more information about the various programmes, scholarships and incentives offered, students are welcome to visit First City UC's campus. Counsellors are available to attend to queries on extended counselling hours from 8.30am to 6pm on weekdays and 10am to 4pm on weekends, excluding public holidays. Students will be able to check out the new campus facilities and meet their academic staff.
For details, contact First City UC's Marketing Department at 03 7727 3200, email enquiry@ firstcity.edu.my or visit www. firstcity.edu.my. You can also follow their latest updates on Facebook and Instagram.