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KDU College offers students the best of British education with three 3+0 business degree programmes from the University of Chester, UK.
The BA (Hons) in International Business Management provides students with essential skills, practices and specialisation in seeking a future as international business leaders, preparing them for responsibilities in multinational organisations.
It balances the fundamentals of business administration with a global perspective.
With the continued growth of globalisation not only in businesses but also in government and public institutions, as well as international relief and environmental organisations, graduates of this programme will be high in demand.
Through the BA (Hons) in Business Management, students develop knowledge, skills, behaviours and aptitudes that not only correspond to the dynamic nature and needs of modern management practices but also necessary to face challenges in the corporate world.
Students choosing this course will find that their career options are varied, whether they are interested in becoming a business owner or joining an organisation to climb up the corporate ladder.
The BA (Hons) in Global Entrepreneurship and Business Management equips students with the right skills to initiate and manage new business ventures to make their mark in the business arena.
“This innovative degree programme develops a ‘can-do’ entrepreneurial mindset in students. It trains them to be professionals who can manage innovation and develop an entrepreneurial approach to organisational structure, financial architecture and market growth,” said Jenny Wong Sook Khuan, Head of the School, Business and Social Sciences and School of Pre-University Studies KDU College.
“These three programmes are flexible. With many electives offered, students can enjoy the liberty in structuring the programmes through the modules. They also have the option of completing their entire degree in Malaysia or transfer to the UK for an exciting experience abroad,” she explained.
With more current modules designed, the syllabus and materials used are up-to-date, reflecting the changing landscape of the business world.
Internationally recognised
“Our collaboration with the University of Chester enables students to obtain internationally recognised UK business degrees locally, which offers considerable savings,” said Wong.
The University of Chester is ranked 48 out of over 100 UK universities for Business, Management and Marketing in The Guardian University Guide 2016, making it the top-ranked UK university among UK business twinning programmes available in Malaysia.
“The programmes are conducted in accordance with the University of Chester’s principles and regulation to ensure quality in curriculum delivery, development and assessment of students. In fact, the programmes mirror what students could experience over at the University of Chester, UK,” said Wong.
Through the collaboration, KDU College will also be introducing more 3+0 programmes in the areas of economics, finance, law, advertising, journalism and media studies.
At KDU College, learning is not only driven by students but there is also more involvement during the process with lecturers playing the roles as facilitators.
Students are ensured an excellent learning experience, not only through the academic programmes but also the KDU College Success Programme.
The programme helps to ease students’ transition from high school to tertiary studies with the aim of improving their academic performance.
First year students will go through different modules such as presentation skills, time management and learning styles.
They will also be involved in co-curricular activities and various workshops to develop and enhance soft skills.
Final year students are provided a platform for career placement with workshops designed to help them prepare for the industry.
They can also opt to undertake internships during their second and third year to enhance their employability.
Students are able to track their performance in the modules and workshops from their first year through the co-curricular transcript. It lists various kinds of developmental activities outside the traditional classroom and is intended to provide each student with an official record of awards and recognitions, leadership activities and organisational experiences, professional development and educational training, community service and engagement.
“By including the transcript with a resume, students can improve their marketability with potential employers or graduate schools. These components are essential not only in facilitating students’ transition to tertiary education but also help develop students’ sense of belonging, build continuous engagement between academic faculty and students and develop life-long learning skills, ensuring they become well-rounded, successful graduates,” said Wong.
KDU College, Damansara Jaya Campus will be hosting a talk on Global Entrepreneurship: The Way to Move Forward on Aug 30 by two honourable speakers from the University of Chester – the associate dean Faculty of Business and Management Prof Lawrence Bellamy and senior pro vicechancellor Dr Chris Haslam.
As testimony to KDU’s dedication and commitment to its brand and academic excellence, the institution was recently awarded The BrandLaureate Most Sustainable Brand Award 2016-2017 for Brand Excellence in the Education – Private University College category.
■ For details, visit www.kdu.edu.my or call 03-5565 0538 (KDU University College, Utropolis, Glenmarie) / 03-7953 6688 (KDU College, Damansara Jaya).