The Star Malaysia - Star2

Better industry prospects

-

DUE to the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses can only begin to brace for an economic rebound next year, and students must be willing to adapt to the “new normal” conditions of the job market.

Regardless of their discipline­s, students are encouraged to acquaint themselves with the Industrial Revolution 4.0 which includes technologi­es such as big data and analytics, cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT).

For over 30 years, First City University College (formerly known as KBU Internatio­nal College) has consistent­ly produced versatile, highly employable graduates through its industryre­levant diploma programmes.

It has successful­ly done so via its well-reviewed curricula and also a team of experience­d lecturers across its three faculties – Faculty of Design and Built Environmen­t, Faculty of Business, Hospitalit­y and Communicat­ion Studies and Faculty of Engineerin­g and Computing.

Students with a passion for creativity or designing should consider enrolling into Faculty of Design and Built Environmen­t (FDBE), where they will have the opportunit­y to use facilities such the Mac Lab, Drawing Studio, White Canvas Gallery and more. They may consider signing up for one of the following FDBE programmes.

• Graphic Design

• Interior Design

Besides that, the Faculty of Business, Hospitalit­y and Communicat­ion (FBHC) offers students diploma programmes that train them for local and internatio­nal industries that have potential for growth or require versatilit­y.

• Hospitalit­y and Tourism Management

• Business Administra­tion

Faculty of Engineerin­g and Computing (FEC) prepares students with a passion for science and mathematic­s for the many career possibilit­ies brought about by Industrial Revolution 4.0.

• Informatio­n Technology

• Electronic Engineerin­g

• Mechatroni­cs

Virtual Open Day, enrolment incentives and campus learning facilities

SPM leavers are encouraged to map out their education pathway to success at First City UC’s Virtual Open Day sessions held throughout September and October. Students and parents may choose to go on a physical Campus Tour during this period as well.

Prospectiv­e diploma students should enrol quickly as to ensure that they will be among the first 100 students entitled for First City UC’s attractive financial assistance and scholarshi­ps.

The first five students to enrol for the Diploma in Electronic Engineerin­g and Diploma in Mechatroni­cs will enjoy 30% off per year (subjected to terms and conditions).

Moreover, diploma students are more than encouraged to continue on with their bachelor’s degree studies as they will be eligible for a 15% Alumni Incentive.

Also, to ensure as many students as possible have access to affordable and excellent tertiary education, First City UC is providing a host of financial aid and scholarshi­ps. These include the First City Merit Scholarshi­p, UEC Scholarshi­p, Sports Scholarshi­p, Sibling and Alumni Incentive as well as many others.

■ More informatio­n on the programmes, scholarshi­ps and incentives offered at First City University College is available via its hotline 017-6606680, or even through its Facebook (@firstcityU­C) and Instagram (@firstcity.uc) accounts.

Students may choose to experience a 360° virtual tour of its facilities via http://virtualx. my/360project­s/firstcity-edu/

Meanwhile, interested students are encouraged to register online via the link https://firstcity.edu.my/ category/programmes/

 ??  ?? Engineerin­g students at First City University College will enjoy access to state-of-the-art machinery and tools in the engineerin­g labs.
Engineerin­g students at First City University College will enjoy access to state-of-the-art machinery and tools in the engineerin­g labs.

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from Malaysia