Secure careers in business, hospitality and communications industries
THE Faculty of Business, Hospitality and Communication Studies at First City University College offers a wide range of programmes in Business, Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Entrepreneurship, Mass-Communication as well as Hospitality and Tourism Management to cater to the manpower demands of these fields.
The programmes at the Faculty are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
The University College’s validation partnership with foreign partner universities is coherent with its stance of providing a well-rounded and holistic tertiary education for Malaysian and international students.
For instance, the BA (Hons) Business Management, BSc(Hons) Accounting and Finance and BA(Hons) Marketing are validated and recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Meanwhile students enrolled in the Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management programme at First City University College would be able to obtain external awards as well as gain direct entry into the final year of the degree programme at the HTMi, Hotel and Tourism Management Institute Switzerland, which will include paid internship training as well as employment opportunities overseas.
The programmes offered at the Faculty focus on building professionalism and nurturing personal career development through industry links and internship placement.
For instance, industrial training is included in the BA (Hons) Business Management, BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance, BA (Hons) Marketing, BA (Hons) International Business, Bachelor of Business with Psychology (Hons), BA (Hons) Human Resource Management, BA (Hons) Entrepreneurship and the BA (Hons) Mass Communication programmes.
Meanwhile, work placement is mandatory for students enrolled in the Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Diploma in Mass Communication programmes.
Industrial work experience also awaits students from the BBA (Hons) Hospitality Management programme.
First City University College owns a prolific track record of producing highly-employable graduates.
Through industrial training, work placement and industrial work experience, students of First City University College are equipped with relevant skills, and are exposed to the handson learning experience in the working world, to prepare them for the career of their dreams. In many instances, the students manage to build good rapport and display great performances, which then resulted in them being extended with employment offers upon completion of their training. Graduates of First City University College have served in various well-established organisations from reputable media companies, business and accounting firms, to high-end hotels.
Olivia Saw Kah Man, a graduate from the Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management programme, is now the assistant production manager at a leading Performing Arts Centre.
“With affordable fees, the education services offered by First City University College are great as there are no cutbacks with regard to education quality”, Olivia shared.
Another graduate from the Faculty, Christine Chen Xiao Ling, holds the position of Regional Head of Payroll Governance. She stated, “The quality of the lectures is always up to expectations, the course is well-planned and the lecturers are all experienced”.
Meanwhile, Liu Bo, is now a statutory compliance manager by profession.
“I love the environment at First City University College. It is centrally located and very convenient for the students. This is indeed a positive place to further my education and the experience has broadened my horizons”, Liu shared.
Ali Mashaar Musthafa, who hails from the Maldives, graduated from the Diploma in Mass Communication programme. He is now the assistant public relations officer in an overseas Ministry.
Ali shared, “The programme covers comprehensive modules related to the field of Mass Communication. I practically implement everything that was taught at First City University College including critical thinking skills to become an effective media specialist”.
First City University College promotes student excellence through hands-on practices and industrial training. Be the best version of yourself, and secure your dream career! First City University College opens every day in December for registration.
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For more information on the programmes, scholarships and incentives offered at First City University College, please contact 03-7727 3200 for inquires or visit our website at www.firstcity.edu.my.
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