Swinburne S'wak launches two new postgraduate programmes
KUCHING: Swinburne Sarawak recently launched two new postgraduate programmes; Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (International), and Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (International).
Both programmes provide a pathway to Swinburne's Master of Business Administration (International) accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
"Providing the foundation level for individuals seeking careers and qualifications in business and management, the Graduate Certificate serves as an entry level for managers qualified in other tertiary disciplines,"
"Admission to the programme is normally based on tertiary academic results and it takes six months to a year of full time study or part time equivalent to complete the programme," added a press statement from Swinburne yesterday.
The Graduate Diploma on the other hand focuses on leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship, finance and ethical practices, and social responsibility to equip graduates for higher study and to undertake professional work.
The programme has a strong focus on solutions to business scenarios and is designed to equip students with the capacity to start new ventures or initiate organisational improvements successfully. The programme also aims to assist students to transition into executive management roles with a focus on achieving innovation and business success.
"Both the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are evidence-based qualification with emphasis on management, leadership and critical thinking skills; research; innovation; as well as development and practice to develop general management focus. Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates can expect excellent career prospects including an accelerated career progression," said the statement.
Bursary options are available for prospective students who are keen to apply for the programme, namely the Postgraduate by Coursework Bursary (for external students) and Postgraduate by Coursework Alumni Bursary (for Swinburne alumni). External students are entitled to 10 per cent off total tuition fee while
Swinburne alumni are eligible to obtain a 15 per cent off total tuition fee.
Meanwhile, Dr Jee Teck Weng, who is course director for Master of Business Administration (International) of Swinburne'sSchool of Business, said the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma programmes are excellent platform for those who wish to continuously reskill and up-skill themselves to remain competitive and relevant in today's economy.
He added that the programmes demonstrate the university's commitment to continuous innovation which is industrydriven and experience-focused.
“Swinburne has longstanding relationship with top organisations that provide experiential learning opportunities for our students. This is evidenced by the recognition awarded by JobStreet.com to Swinburne as one of Malaysia's Top 10 Preferred Private Universities based on its strong collaboration with industry partners, the demand and supply from the job market, employers' recommendation, and the Universities Graduate Employability Review,” said Jee.
Swinburne will be holding a MBA (International) webinar on May 6, starting 10.30am. For those keen to find out more about the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Business Administration (International) programmes, contact Swinburne's Education Counsellor via WhatsApp at 019-819 6353 or email to study@ swinburne.edu.my .
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