With the elimination of accommodation, travel costs and time spent commuting, online learning enables a better balance between studies, work and personal commitments.
Open University Malaysia (OUM) is a crown jewel with 22 years of experience in delivering e-learning programmes. OUM is a private university owned by a consortium of Malaysia’s first 11 public universities.
Its unique status enables OUM to benefit from its stakeholders’ prestige and capabilities. For example, OUM’s industry-relevant programmes are designed by subject matter experts throughout the country.
Some of OUM’s master’s degree programmes are recognised by professional bodies. For example, its Master of Quality Management and Master of Facility Management students will also receive SIRIM certifications upon graduation without additional fees.
The best part about enrolling in OUM’s MQA-accredited postgraduate programmes is the flexibility to structure your classes as you see fit.
Flexible online learning
OUM Master of Counselling student Muhammad Ariff Maula Ismail, 29, who previously completed his Bachelor of Safety and Health Management at the same university, shared that OUM is the reason he could manage his job as a staff nurse and his studies.
“During my bachelor’s degree studies, I often missed out on live online classes due to my work schedule. But now, thanks to the recorded sessions on OUM’s online learning portal, myINSPIRE, I can watch them and stay updated,” said Ariff.
Master of Occupational Safety and Health student Vijay Kumar, 33, added: “I can study whenever I’m free without hurting my job or other commitments. I re-watch the class recordings whenever I want to refresh my memory or delve deeper into a subject. This helps me absorb the material more thoroughly.
“The subject content and materials on myINSPIRE are straightforward. I would say OUM provides everything we need to succeed in our studies,” shared Vijay, who is a managing director at Setia Access & Facade Sdn Bhd, a service company.
Having the content and materials laid out in advance on the portal in both Bahasa Malaysia and English allows students to view the programme structure from one semester to the next, thus enabling better planning for the following months.
Studying with OUM
Both students chose to pursue their master’s degrees at OUM because of its academic rigour, intellectual challenge, and proven ability to greatly enhance students’ career prospects.
“I’m getting my money’s worth of valuable knowledge as I can immediately put what I learn in class to my safety management work,” said Vijay Kumar.
OUM believes in giving everyone an equal opportunity for postgraduate studies. Like Vijay, individuals who want to pursue a master’s degree but lack formal academic credentials can apply through APEL. With adequate work experience, you can skip the bachelor’s degree and jump into a master’s programme.
Learning support for working adults
OUM master’s degree programmes are taught by leading academics with years of experience who guide students in weekly e-lessons and e-tutorials.
Besides this, students can access over 190,000 e-books, 55,000 e-journals, 1.3 million e-thesis titles, and a local legal act database covering all OUM courses. In addition, students can further engage with their lecturers and peers:
• during live tutorial sessions via Google Meet.
• by posting questions on the eForum platform to discuss with classmates.
• by visiting one of the 35 learning centres nationwide.
OUM’s flexible and convenient online postgraduate studies are an excellent platform for working adults wanting to gain industry knowledge and progress in their careers.
Kick-start your career excellence today with OUM.
For more information on OUM master’s degree programmes, call their speed line at 03-7801 2000, e-mail [email protected] or visit their website.
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