THE STAR, THURSDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 2021 EDUCATION GUIDE DESPITE the global pandemic, the career prospects for accounting professionals remain positive. Not only is there a perennial shortage A partnership for success of qualified accountants in Malaysia, those with globally recognised qualifications have many opportunities to work outside of Malaysia, particularly in financial hubs such as in Singapore and the UK. Fast track with Henley-ICAEW Programme (HIP) The journey to becoming a chartered accountant involves more than just completing a degree in accountancy. After graduation, students must also pass additional professional examinations and acquire relevant post-study work experience. The HIP is a partnership between Henley Business School Malaysia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), one of the industry’s most respected profes- sional bodies. Designed as an integrated, Henley Business career-focused programme, HIP School is located offers students a fast track to at the University of chartered accountancy which Reading Malaysia’s can normally be achieved within state-of-the-art three to four years after students campus in EduCity graduate. Iskandar. One of the key benefits of ICAEW is the global recognition of its ACA qualification – ICAEW has reciprocal memberships with pro- fessional bodies in countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Canada. Renowned Henley Business School Established in 1945, Henley Business School at the University of Reading has a long-established reputation as one of the UK’s premier business schools. Recipients of the ICAEW Book Prize for 2021 graduating students. Henley is ranked in the Top 10 of UK Business Schools according degree from Henley Business work in a professional setting at a 2021 Student Placement Award Winners with prizes sponsored by EY. to the Financial Times European School, but also receive the ICAEW major firm, so it gives them a real Business School Rankings 2020, Certificate in Finance, Accounting taste of what the industry is about. digital learning tools including the train ride from London. and is also among the 100 or so and Business (CFAB) and are able “They not only get to apply what Blackboard Learning Management elite business schools in the world to use the Business and Finance they learn in the classroom, they System, Blackboard Collaborate, Admissions with triple-crown accreditation Professional (BFP) designation also develop the soft skills that Microsoft Teams and round-the- The entry points for new from *AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS in after their name. companies are seeking but often clock access to the university’s digi- students are in April, July and recognition of the quality of its Students can claim up to a maxi- missing from fresh graduates,” he tal library, which are the same set September each year. teaching and research (*AACSB – mum of 8 Credit for Prior Learning said. of robust digital tools used by stu- Those with A-levels, STPM, UEC Association to Advance Collegiate (CPL) or paper exemptions from dents on the Reading UK campus. and equivalent qualifications can Schools of Business, AMBA – ICAEW, as well as a waiver of High-quality learning experience Learning materials such as apply for direct admission to the Association of MBAs, and EQUIS – about £850 (RM4,845) in exemption Students can be reassured they screencasts and presentations are HIP programme. European Foundation for and registration fees. will receive an excellent learning available, supported by live virtual SPM, IGCSE and equivalent hold- Management Development [EFMD] experience. sessions with academic staff. ers can enrol onto the university’s Quality Improvement System). 12-month industry work 75% of Henley’s academics in 12-month International Foundation Students in Malaysia have the placement Malaysia are PhD-qualified and Study UK option Programme (IFP) which, upon opportunity to study with Henley HIP students undergo a full many have further industry and Students can take advantage of successful progression, guarantees Business School at the University of year work placement in Year 3 professional certifications. the flexible options which allow them a place on the HIP Reading’s international branch where they have an opportunity Henley’s approach to teaching them to spend one or even two programme in Malaysia. campus located at EduCity, to acquire valuable work experi- and learning ensures students years at Henley Business School in For eligible students studying in Iskandar Johor. ence. Students are normally not only acquire the technical the UK. Malaysia, the High Achievers Students get the best of both placed in established firms knowledge they need, but also the The option may appeal to par- Scholarship is valued at up to worlds – they receive the same such as EY, KPMG, PWC, Deloitte, ability to think critically and solve ents who wish to send their chil- RM33,840, or the equivalent of prestigious degree but pay only Grant Thornton, BDO and other problems. dren to study in the UK but are a 30% discount for the entire 40% of the overall estimated costs ICAEW Authorised Training Another benefit of studying at concerned about travel restrictions duration of study (subject to versus studying on the Henley UK Employers (ATE). Henley Business School in Malaysia and health and safety in the terms and conditions). campus, taking into account uni- Students are not only able to put is the low student to staff ratio. current pandemic situation. versity fees and living expenses. into practice what they learn in the Class sizes are typically no larger ■ For details, visit www.reading. The modern, state-of-the-art classroom, but develop valuable than 35, which allows students to The Henley Business School is edu.my/henley or follow them on campus provides students with workplace skills such as business receive a more personalised learn- located on the university’s main Facebook at https://www.facebook. excellent facilities that include communication, time management ing experience and benefit from a campus in Reading UK, which is set com/universityofreadingmalaysia or IT-enabled classrooms, PC labs, and client interaction. high degree of interaction between in 130ha of beautiful parkland and Instagram https://www.instagram. social areas and a spacious Prof Wing Lam, Provost at students and academic staff. has won the Green Flag award com/uniofreadingmalaysia/ Learning Resource Centre (LRC) University of Reading Malaysia, In addition to the academic staff nine times in a row, making it one For consultation or to arrange a with breakout rooms. highlighted the key advantages of who are always ready to help, each of the UK’s best green spaces. campus visit, call or WhatsApp HIP’s industry work placement: student is assigned an academic The campus has everything a Joyce 016-721 5400 or Devi at Not one but three qualifications “The HIP programme is one of the tutor to provide support and student could need, including 016-225 4012. You can also email Upon successful completion of very few programmes in Malaysia mentoring where required. sports facilities, health centre, [email protected] or the programme and meeting all the with an integrated 12-month In the current pandemic situa- eateries, a supermarket and visit University of Reading requirements, students on HIP are industry work placement. tion, students are provided with on-campus accommodation. Malaysia, Persiaran Graduan, Kota not only awarded the prestigious “It is often the first time that excellent support for online learn- Furthermore, Reading town is Ilmu, EduCity, 79200 Iskandar BSc Accounting and Finance students have the opportunity to ing and have access to a suite of conveniently only a 25-minute Puteri, Johor, Malaysia. 2 Education Guide THE STAR, THURSDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 2021 International setting for medical students MSU’S involvement in the medical and health sciences areas has led to the initiative towards comple- menting the nation’s need for qual- ified medical personnel in Malaysia and the region. With the MBBS programme being offered at the main campus in Shah Alam and its offshore cam- pus in Bangalore, India, MSU looks set to be a major provider of medi- cal education in Malaysia. “There is no difference between the medical curriculum at the main campus and our off-shore campus. However, the campus in Bangalore provides the opportunity for stu- dents to experience an internation- al setting while they pursue the medical programme in MSU,” said The Bangalore campus provides the opportunity for MSU medical MSU International Medical School students to experience an international setting. (IMS) dean, Prof Dr Mohamad Khairuddin Abdul Wahab. Council of India (MCI), Sri Lanka private specialist hospital. The He added, “Our involvement in MSU focuses on producing qualified medical doctors who not only excel Medical Council (SLMC) and medical centre will provide the Indian sub-continent is part academically, but also portray commendable soft skills. Maldives Medical and Dental quality and up-to-date healthcare and parcel of our international Council (MMDC). services to the public, and also effort in branding and promoting medical students is sufficient to holistic, balanced and well-round- Such linkages would acquire offer job opportunities for future Malaysia’s education globally.” prepare them for real-life medical ed medical graduates. programme recognition and create graduates in medical and health Prof Dr Khairuddin, who special- settings,” said Prof Dr Khairuddin. MSU focuses on producing quali- student and staff mobility activities programmes of MSU,” says Prof Dr ises in orthopaedic surgery, is opti- “Becoming a doctor is not just fied medical doctors who not only as well as facilitate research Khairuddin. mistic on the wealth of experience about helping to cure the sick. It is excel academically, but also portray between MSU and its partners. Intakes for the MBBS program- that he brings together with his also about understanding the sick.