Equipped for the workforce

STUDENTS planning to pursue a course in accounting or finance will find good options at Quest International University Perak ( QIUP) in Ipoh, which is fast gaining recognition for its quality programmes.

The accountancy programme is offered at diploma and degree levels.

Graduates of the four- year Bachelor of Accountancy ( Hons) programme may apply for exemption from seven Chartered Institute of Management Accountants professional examination papers.

Therefore, students will receive dual benefits from pursuing a bachelor’s degree with QIUP.

Not only will they receive a quality bachelor’s degree qualification, they will also be able to fast track their career in the field of accountancy, having the benefit of being exempted from some CIMA papers.

This exemption is a result of a vigorous evaluation of QIUP’s Bachelor of Accountancy ( Hons) programme syllabus, which identified it as being on par with the international standards set by CIMA.

Besides exemptions, the QIUP accountancy programme is unique in that it focuses on the application of the theoretical framework of accountancy rather than the framework itself.

This creates graduates who are job- ready and who can meet the industry’s need for technically competent and multi- capable accounting graduates.

Comprehensive programmes

The three- year Bachelor of Finance ( Hons) programme equips students with the knowledge required to excel in the field of finance.

They are exposed to financial concepts and strategies and acquire leadership skills that are required for the financial services industry.

Students are taught how to make complex and difficult decisions using modern finance, accounting, investment and management analysis methods.

Case studies are emphasised as they allow students to apply their knowledge to real- world situations, which better equips them for the workforce.

In their third year, students have the opportunity to major in banking, Islamic finance or financial planning.

The Bachelor of Accountancy ( Hons) and Bachelor of Finance ( Hons) programmes are offered under the Faculty of Business, Management and Social Sciences, which has attracted some of the best academicians from the nation.

Quality lecturers and staff

QIUP lecturers and deans are passionate, industry- savvy, highly acclaimed and intelligent educators with knowledge, experience and extensive networks, from whom students can benefit.

One of them is Prof Dr Huam Hon Tat, dean of the Faculty of Business, Management and Social Sciences, who has more than 18 years of hands- on experience as a business practitioner and is a certified Registered Financial Planning ( RFP) programme trainer for the Malaysian Financial Planning Council ( MFPC).

Another notable figure is Prof Dr Charles Cheah Yuen Jen, deputy dean of the Faculty of Business, Management and Social Sciences Prof Dr Cheah holds a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology ( USA) and has 18 years of industry experience in the areas of oil and gas, finance and construction.

Having taught in Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Prof Charles has work with many reputable organizations, including British Petroleum in Singapore and Esso Singapore.

Then there is Prof Dr Ilias Mamat, adjunct professor of the Faculty of Business, Management & Social Science and former chief executive officer of PNB Investment Institute Sdn Bhd.

With more than 37 years of teaching and industry experience, Prof Ilias brings with him a wealth of knowledge to the classroom that will benefit students.

There are three faculties and two centres at QIUP: Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Integrative Sciences & Technology, Faculty of Business Management & Social Sciences, Centre for Foundation Studies and Centre for Graduate Research.

QIUP offers programmes at foundation, diploma, degree and postgraduate levels.

Foundation programmes:

• Foundation in Business • Foundation in Science

Diploma programmes:

• Diploma in Hotel Management • Diploma in Business

Management • Diploma in Tourism

Management • Diploma in Information

Technology • Diploma in Accountancy

Degree programmes:

• Bachelor of Science ( Hons)

in Biotechnology • Bachelor of Engineering ( Hons) Electronics and Communications Engineering • Bachelor of Computer Science • Bachelor of Arts ( Hons) TESL • Bachelor of Accountancy ( Hons) • Bachelor of Finance ( Hons) • Bachelor of Business Administration ( Hons) in Hospitality and Tourism Management • Bachelor of Business

Administration ( Hons) • Bachelor of Corporate Communication ( Hons) • Bachelor of Information

Technology • Bachelor of Mass Communication ( Hons) Journalism • Bachelor of Mass Communication ( Hons) Advertising • Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery.

Postgraduate programmes:

• Master of Business

Administration • Master of Science

Registration is open for the September and October intakes.

For more information, call 1800 88 QIUP ( 7487) or e- mail enquiries@ qiup. edu. my or visit www. qiup. edu. my