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Metropolitan Means Business

Posted on: Monday, 12 May 2008, 00:00 CDT

THE cornerstone of the education philosophy at Metropolitan College is to offer programmes that are industry relevant.

This is evident in the RMIT University programme where a regular feature is trips and talks to help bridge the gap between academia and industry.

Elaborating on the philosophy, RMIT lecturer Sarama Joseph says: "It is essential that students develop their full potential. As such, we encourage them to look beyond classroom learning.

"At Metropolitan, we believe in helping students apply ideas and concepts they acquired in classes."

Recently, a group of 30 students from the accounting and finance and economics degree programmes visited the new office of PriceWaterhouseCoopers at KL Sentral.

The final-year students were enthusiastic.

The excitement was understandable as members of the prestigious accounting firm shared with them career prospects in assurance, tax and advisory.

The students were also interviewed for vacancies in the firm.

Two of those selected were Yvonne Yuen and Wong Jing Weii, both in their final semester of the B. Business (accounting) degree programme.

"The interview was very selective but I am delighted to be able to meet the expectations of PWC. It is a dream come true," says Yuen.

According to Wong, the talk was very motivating.

"I am particularly impressed with the coaching system employed by PWC, as it ensures that my potential and professional developmental needs are met."

The RMIT programme at Metropolitan College can be traced back to 1987, a relationship built on a strong foundation of quality.

Head of the RMIT programme Ellis Lee says students have the benefit of learning from qualified and experienced lecturers.

"All our academic staff hold at least a master's degree and many have served in the industry, thereby bringing with them vital industry insights."

RMIT offers business degrees in accountancy and economics and finance with Metropolitan College.

Students pursuing the RMIT degree programme at Metropolitan can complete the entire programme in Malaysia through the "3+0" arrangement.

To ensure the parity of quality of the programmes being offered, visiting lecturers from RMIT conduct lectures at Metropolitan

Classes for the next intake commence on June 30.

Metropolitan also offers the Bachelor of Commerce from Curtin University of Technology with 10 majors in business.

They have the option to complete the entire programme through the "3+0" arrangement or choose to transfer to the campus in Perth through the "1+2" or "2+1" arrangements.

For information, call 03-56344711 or email admissions@metropolitan.edu.my

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Source: New Straits Times

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