SEGi MLT diploma opens pathway to new expertise

Students are equipped with all the necessary skills to conduct elaborate laboratory experiments which will open them to vast opportunities in the workforce.

KUCHING: SEGi College Sarawak’s Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology can be the foundation upon which graduates delve into new areas of expertise like forensic science and veterinary services.

Both of the aforementioned areas require spheres of expertise as well as very similar training skills as those which are taught in Medical Laboratory Technology where emphasis is on the development of clinical laboratory skills.

The similarity in the training opens up more opportunities than merely just those related to clinical laboratories.

“In SEGi, we train our students to develop critical thinking, technical and interpersonal skills, which can help them in their vast future undertaking,” said Angela Huam, SEGi College Sarawak’s Programme Coordinator for Medical Laboratory Technology.

“Most students opt to become Medical Laboratory Technicians but they need not follow this path. There are many more options.”

She said students are usually unaware of their potential or the typical job scope of a Medical Laboratory Technician.

A typical day for a Medical Laboratory Technician includes running a variety of guided routine diagnostic blood and other body fluid tests in chemistry, haematology, urinalysis, immunohaematology, microbiology and immunology, with the result of the test will providing valuable information needed to take further action in the given case.

Similar to what is seen in the hit series “CSI”, in the area of forensic science, the objective is to deduce all of what is possible from evidence, whilst, in veterinary services, typical duties would include performing various medical tests to diagnose medical conditions and diseases of animals.

As specific methods of analysing cases or evidence can often not be carried out at the scene, the sample and objects recovered are then brought into the laboratory for further action – where basic clues to the absence, present, extent, and cause of diseases or crime are thoroughly searched.

All of these areas rely primarily on skilled individuals who are responsible for performing laboratory tests efficiently and accurately, areas in which the students of the Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology are extensively trained.

In addition, those who are interested to enrol in this programme are eligible to apply for financial support via government loans, or they can opt for EPF withdrawal or SEGi’s interest-free instalment payment.

The minimum entry requirement for Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology is three SPM credits and English proficiency is an added advantage.

Registration of students is in progress and the start of class is on 22^nd August, 2011.

Interested applicants can contact SEGi toll-free at 1-300-88-7344 or 082-252566 or via email at infoswk@segi.edu.my, or walk-in to our main campus at 211, Jalan Bukit Mata Kuching for immediate registration.

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SEGi helping to achieve 1:200 nurse-to-resident ratio by 2020

HANDS-ON TRAINING... Students undergo a complete learning experience including hands-on practical training.

KUCHING – The demand for nurses in Malaysia has increased exponentially over the past few years due to the rapid developments within the nation’s healthcare sector.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has anticipated that towards the year 2020, at least 145,000 nurses will need to be trained to meet the nurse-to-resident ratio of 1:200 and to accommodate the dire demand for registered nurses. To date, the nation’s ratio is 1:329.

SEGi College Sarawak, in recognising this shortage, has been offering its government-approved Diploma in Nursing programme since 2008.

The programme is approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), and is also accredited by the Ministry of Health and the Malaysian Nursing Board.  Students who pass the final examinations, including the Malaysian Nursing Board examinations, will graduate and be eligible to register with the Malaysian Nursing Board.

“This programme is designed to prepare students to be qualified as a Registered Nurse,” said SEGi College Sarawak Programme Coordinator Dayang Jakiah. “This programme focuses both on the ‘care’ aspects of nursing as well as the ‘science’ of healthcare.

“Students will undergo a complete learning experience involving classroom work and hands-on training in simulation wards, practical room and skills laboratories, as well as earn real life experience during attachments with partner hospitals and community health clinics.

“All this is to alleviate the shortage and SEGi College Sarawak is doing its part to ensure that there are capable nurses to play their roles in hospitals and clinics.”

To encourage more students to become nurses, the government is providing educational loans to students pursuing their studies in this field.

Launched under the inspiring Budget 2010, Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has allotted RM10 million to the 1Malaysia Clinic project throughout the country, which will be solely run by Nurses and Medical Assistants.

SEGi’s Diploma in Nursing has grown rapidly since 2006, resulting in the Group emerging as one of the best nursing schools in the country.

“At SEGi, we believe in the safe and holistic practices of nursing by ensuring employees within the health system are capable, effective, competent, professional and knowledgeable” said Dayang, mirroring the sentiments of SEGi’s Dean of Faculty of Nursing, Datin Devagey Raru.

The programme was also conferred the “Emerging Star” award by the Nursing Board of Malaysia for its nursing excellence – a testimony to the quality of SEGi’s nursing programme.

SEGi also draws a large number of top-notch academics and captains of industries into its community, who serve as academic advisors, lecturers, examiners and moderators.

“SEGi College Sarawak aspires to make its Faculty of Nursing & Allied Health a centre of nursing excellence in this region”.

Established over 33 years ago, SEGi Education Group is one of the largest private higher education providers in Malaysia, with more than 24,000 students across its 6 campuses located in Kota Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Subang Jaya, Seri Kembangan, Penang and Kuching.

The July intake is in progress and those interested can tune in to SarawakFM and WaiFM or log onto segi.edu.my to find out  the times and dates when the SEGi team will be in their respective towns.

For further inquiries of the courses offered at SEGi, call 1-300-88-7344 or 082-252566 or via email at infoswk@segi.edu.my.

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Kini lepasan PMR/SPM berpeluang menceburi bidang Grafik & Multimedia

Pelajar sesi pertama kursus Pereka Grafik ambilan Julai bersemangat untuk memulakan kelas pada minggu ini.

KUCHING - Kolej SEGi Sarawak melalui Fakulti Seni Reka Bentuk Kreatif menawarkan peluang keemasan kepada lepasan PMR dan SPM yang ingin melanjutkan pelajaran ke peringkat yang lebih tinggi terutamanya di bidang seni reka grafik.

Menyedari akan kepentingan bidang grafik di kebanyakan industri, pihak Kolej SEGi Sarawak telah diberikan kepercayaan untuk mengelolakan kursus kepada lepasan sekolah yang memerlukan Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) sebagai nilai tambah untuk membantu mereka mencari pekerjaan yang lebih baik.

Mereka yang memilih untuk mempelajari bidang ini akan didedahkan dengan kemahiran menghasilkan seni grafik secara kreatif, pengaplikasian teori warna, bidang percetakan, rekaan digital dan juga pengurusan projek.

“Kami memberikan penekanan terhadap beberapa aplikasi khusus kerana kami percaya bahawa ianya penting dalam bidang penerbitan, pengiklanan dan juga komunikasi korporat” ujar Penasihat Program Pereka Grafik, William Munan.

Selain kemahiran dalam penghasilan seni grafik, mereka turut dilatih dari segi perancangan dan persembahan yang mana dapat menghasilkan pekerja yang bersedia untuk bekerja di dalam industri yang luas dan dinamik.

“Bidang ini boleh menjanjikan kerjaya yang cemerlang kerana mereka yang terlatih di dalam bidang ini amat diperlukan di kebanyakan industri”.

Setelah tamat kursus, pelajar akan dihantar untuk menjalani latihan industri di mana-mana organisasi swasta mahupun kerajaan.

Ini bertujuan untuk memperkemaskan mereka dengan pengalaman bekerja di bidang yang mereka pelajari.

 “Mereka yang berminat kepada bidang ini tidak perlu risau kerana Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) yang mereka perolehi dari kursus ini telah diiktiraf oleh pihak Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK) dan pihak Kementerian Sumber Manusia Malaysia” ujar beliau lagi ketika ditanya mengenai pengiktirafaan kursus yang ditawarkan.

Untuk pengetahuan umum, yuran pendaftaran yang dikenakan hanyalah serendah RM100 dan pinjaman pendidikan turut disediakan kepada mereka yang layak.

Seperti ambilan yang sebelum ini, cuma 25 tempat sahaja yang ditawarkan. Untuk itu, mereka yang berminat disarankan agar cepat menghantar permohonan untuk pendaftaran.

Tarikh akhir untuk pengambilan seterusnya adalah dijadualkan pada 18 Julai 2011.

Mereka yang berminat, boleh menghubungi pihak Kolej SEGi Sarawak di talian, 082-252566 atau emailkan pertanyaan anda ke infoswk@gmail.com.

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Easier entry requirements for globally recognised UK honours degree

STUDYING HARD… Students using their laptops to connect the Internet via SEGi Library’s WiFi. The library is one of the many facilities provided to ensure that SEGi’s students excel.

KUCHING: Now has never been a better time for students who want an accounting degree that is not only recognised in Malaysia but also internationally and by ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).

The entry requirements for the prestigious Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting and Finance has been expanded to allow direct entry for UEC school leavers, CAT graduates and LCCI diploma holders.

Previously, only STPM, A-Level or equivalent qualifications were accepted for entry into the degree programme, with Diploma in Accountacy holders gaining up to one full year of exemptions allowing entry into year 2 of the degree.

Those seeking to gain the ranks of ACCA will be happy to note that maximum exemptions have been given to graduates of this degree so that they need only sit for 5 remaining professional papers to qualify for ACCA.

And, unlike ACCA which is solely examination-based, students have a combination of assignments and examinations to leverage their results.

“One of the biggest advantages is that students who decide on this route will eventually have two certifications – the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance and ACCA,” said SEGi Principal Stella Lau.

“Having two high profile qualifications will definitely put graduates in a very favourable position when seeking for jobs as employers are more likely to be impressed by dual qualifications of strong standing than a singular one.”

All UEC students require are 5 Bs to enter directly into this programme. CAT graduates would be required to complete all 3 levels while the LCCI diploma holders must complete the full set of their group diploma.

The degree is also very affordable. This is a 3+0 programme, meaning that students can complete the entire degree here in Kuching at a fraction of the cost as compared to studying in UK.

The estimated cost of studying in the UK is about RM70,000 to RM80,000 (including living expenses) per year. Studying in Kuching will cost less than RM33,000 for the entire programme.

Degree holders can also gain exemptions from other professional bodies like AIA and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS).

This programme offers many career choices ranging from Accountancy to Wealth Administration in a variety of sectors like banking, estate management, unit trust, personal financial planning and corporate planning.

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting and Finance is awarded by the University of Sunderland, UK, so students pursuing the degree in Kuching will receive the same certification as those studying on-campus in UK.

The examinations and assignments are issued by the University so the standard of the qualification will be exactly the same as those choosing to fly to the university to pursue their degree there.

Student with UEC, STPM, A-Level or equivalent can apply for full PTPTN loan or opt for the interest free installment payment scheme. Free financial advice will be given at SEGi.

The July intake is on and those interested can call SEGi’s toll free number at 1-300-88-SEGI or 082-252566 or e-mail: infoswk@segi.edu.my for further information.

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Peluang Keemasan Untuk Lepasan PMR & SPM

Cuma RM100 untuk mendapat kelayakan yang lebih tinggi

Para pelajar bersemangat untuk memulakan sesi perkuliahan yang dijadualkan bermula pada minggu hadapan.

KUCHING – Prihatin terhadap masa depan lepasan sijil Pendidikan Menengah Rendah (PMR) dan lepasan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Kolej SEGi Sarawak telah membuka kursus khas untuk membantu mereka menyambung pelajaran ke peringkat yang lebih tinggi sekaligus membantu mereka untuk memperoleh pekerjaan yang lebih baik.

Program ini dirangka khas bagi mereka yang kurang berkelayakan untuk meneruskan pengajian ke peringkat diploma mahupun ijazah sarjana muda.

Bagi yang kurang berminat terhadap pembelajaran yang bersifat akademik, mereka boleh memohon untuk mengikuti kursus vokasional yang bersifat lebih praktikal.

Secara keseluruhannya, terdapat 4 kursus yang ditawarkan, antaranya – Mekanik Kenderaan Bermotor, Pemandu Pelancong, Artis DTP & Pereka Grafik, yang mana mengambil masa setahun, dan juga kursus Pengurusan Kaunter Hadapan yang mengambil masa selama 18 bulan.

“Pihak kami cuma memperuntukkan 25 tempat sahaja untuk setiap pengkhususan, jadi mereka yang berminat adalah digesa untuk cepat menghantar permohonan” ujar Pengetua Kolej SEGi Sarawak, Stella Lau, di minggu orientasi sambutan pelajar ambilan Julai baru-baru ini.

Bagi yang ingin mengikuti kursus Pengurusan Kaunter Hadapan, Mekanik Kenderaan Bermotor dan Pereka Grafik, calon mestilah sekurang-kurangnya berumur 16 tahun dan mempunyai kelayakan PMR atau SPM.

Manakala bagi Pemandu Pelancong, syarat kemasukan adalah kredit sekurang-kurangnya 6 subjek, dan setelah tamat pengajian, mereka wajib menduduki Ujian Pemandu Pelancong sebelum layak bekerja sebagai Pemandu Pelancong yang bertauliah.

“Kami berharap agar para ibu bapa tidak mensia-siakan peluang ini kerana ianya dapat membantu anak-anak mereka untuk lebih berjaya di bidang pekerjaan nanti”.

Pendaftaran masih lagi dibuka sehingga 11 Julai 2011.

Beliau turut mengingatkan kepada mereka yang berminat untuk mendaftar agar membawa dokumen-dokumen yang lengkap, berserta salinan kad pengenalan, slip PMR atau SPM, Sijil Berhenti Sekolah dan juga 2 keping gambar berukuran passport.

Kesemua belia Malaysia tidak mengira latar belakang adalah disarankan untuk memohon.

Untuk keterangan lanjut, sila hubungi 082 – 252566. Emelkan kami sebarang pertanyaan anda ke infoswk@segi.edu.my.

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One programme, dual qualifications with SEGi’s A-Level

NEW OPTIONS… SEGi laboratories have all the equipment and facilities ensuring that students pursuing science subjects in either the A-Level or Foundation in Science will have ample opportunities to excel.

KUCHING: Students planning to pursue their A-Level in the Science stream will now be able to gain an additional qualification – the government recognised Foundation in Science.

This will significantly open up more career avenues for graduates to explore as SEGi’s Foundation in Science is linked to its Medicine, Surgery, Pharmacy, Dentistry and Engineering programmes.

The Foundation in Science is approved by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

“SEGi is offering the A-Level programme in Science with the dual qualification option to enhance the career pathways and open up the world of opportunities for our students to a variety of occupations,” said SEGi College Sarawak Principal Stella Lau.

The college has several laboratories which can easily accommodate up to 25 students per class.

The SEGi Group has over two decades of experience in conducting the A-Level programme offering both Science and Humanities subjects and has produced countless successful graduates, many of whom have continued into degree programmes with SEGi or with universities worldwide.

Lau pointed out that SEGi offered a myriad of courses and students had the option of choosing to complete their degrees locally or with top-notch internationally renowned universities in Australia, UK and USA.

 “We are offering A-Level and Foundation in Science subjects like Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics,” she said.

“SEGi College Sarawak has always been known for its A-Level programme, linking SPM school leavers to the Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree programme from the University of London, UK.”

This is a strong testament as SEGi College Sarawak is committed to delivering quality education to the next generation of leaders.

The July intake is in progress. More information is obtainable toll-free at 13300-88-7344, tel: 082-252566, fax: 082-231355 or e-mail: infoswk@egi.edu.my.

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SEGi raising the bar on standards of Hotel and Tourism graduates

Students taking picture with the Assistant Director of Sales and Marketing, Jason Tie.

KUCHING: SEGi College Sarawak is raising the bar on management learning outcomes of its graduates by making its programmes more industry relevant and giving its students more hands-on experience through its industry partners.

Students undertaking Hotel Management and Tourism Management at SEGi were given the opportunity to gain more firsthand experience during the fieldtrip to one of the leading hotel in the heart of Kuching city, Grand Margherita Hotel .

The students, who are in their second year of the programme, were accompanied on tour by the Lecturer of Hotel Management, Ms. Nur Farihin Abd. Hadi Khan, and Assistant Director of Sales and Marketing, Jason Tie.

“The Hotel Management and Tourism Management programmes at SEGi offer students more than just academic knowledge,” said Farihin, adding that the experience tied well with the students’ learning requirements.

“This field trip can provide extra information relating to the real working environment which cannot be obtained during theory classes and it also provides them with the practical applications of what they have learned in class.”

SEGi is aspiring to make its Hotel Management and Tourism Management graduates the best candidates for the country’s hotel and tourism industries.

Tourism Malaysia had indicated that for the year 2010 the country had received more than 20 million visitors, placing Malaysia in a relatively strong position in the global tourism market, and ensuring Hospitality, Tourism and Travel Management industries remained as the core contributors to employment as well as adding a huge range of occupations in various organisations.

Commenting on the future employment of SEGi’s graduates from these programmes, Farihin said that the nation also expected to see an increase in the number of Malaysians travelling within the country, which will increase the number of jobs in the local tourism market.

During the trip, students not only toured the hotel and its vicinity but were also briefed by the hotel’s officers regarding to the operations of the hotel business.

SEGi’s Hotel Management and Tourism Management programmes are constantly upgraded to meet the growing demand for skilled and resourceful employees in the fast expanding tourism and hospitability industries.

For those who are interested to sign up to these programmes, the next intake is July 4^th, 2011.

Further information is obtainable at (+6082) 252 566 or via email infoswk@segi.edu.my

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独中生现今有另一项新选择 - 英国荣誉会计和财务学士学位

古晋：独中生现有更多的新选择， 那就是英国桑德兰大学的文学士（荣誉）会计和财务学位课程。桑德兰大学已经认可古晋砂拉越世纪学院为一间有信誉的学术机构并让世纪学院在本地进行授课，使其课程成为古晋最实惠的英国学士学位之一。

现今的高中统考成绩已被列入英国桑德兰大学的入学要求，这意味着中文授课的统考生们现可以统考成绩进入这所大学并考取著名的英国荣誉学位。古晋砂拉越世纪学院院长说：“此项课程的入学要求是在统考中考取五科优等。另外，独中生现今也可以申请政府所提供的贷款计划（PTPTN）来支付学费”。

另外令人振奋的是，这个新课程的毕业生将被特许公认会计师公会（ACCA）豁免九科科目。毕业生只需在其专业考试中考取五项科目及格，便可得到特许公认会计师公会的认可和成为会员。以便帮助毕业生在职场上追求更高领域。

毕业生也可继续修读特许管理会计师公会 （CIMA）之课程，并取得多项科目豁免。此外，毕业生也可得到其他专业机构如AIA和苏格兰特许会计师公会（ICAS）等的科目豁免。

此项课程的毕业生将有广泛的职业选择，从会计到财富管理，如银行，物业管理，单位信托基金，个人财务规划和企业规划等。

此项学士文凭是由英国桑德兰大学所颁发，所以不论是在本地修读或在英国校园就读，都能考取相同的学士文凭。此外，其考试和作业都由英国大学发出，这也能保证资质标准将和选择飞往该大学继续就读一样。而唯一的区别是学生在英国和古晋的课程费用。在英国留学的费用估计约为每年七万令吉至八万令吉 （包括生活费），而选择在古晋就读的费用约为三万多令吉。

此课程将在九月开始上课，有兴趣者可致电世纪学院的免付费电话1-300-88-SEGI 或电邮至 infoswk@segi.edu.my以获取更详细的资料。

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Lepasan UEC, CAT & LCCI layak untuk memperolehi Ijazah Kepujian UK

Kolej SEGi Sarawak berazam untuk melatih graduan yang mampu bersaing di dalam bidang perniagaan yang kompetitif.

KUCHING – Berita baik kepada pelajar lepasan UEC dan CAT, dan juga pemegang diploma dari LCCI. Anda kini berpeluang untuk memiliki ijazah sarjana kepujian dari United Kingdom dalam bidang kewangan dan perakaunan.

University of Sunderland (UK) kini menawarkan program Ijazah Sarjana Kepujian 3+0 dalam bidang perakaunan dan kewangan kepada lepasan UEC, CAT dan LCCI menerusi rakan usahasama pendidikan mereka, Kolej SEGi Sarawak.

“Pelajar UEC yang mempunyai keputusan sekurang-kurangnya 5B di dalam suma matapelajaran adalah layak untuk memohon mengikuti program ini” kata Stella Lau, Pengetua Kolej SEGi Sarawak. 

“Dalam pada masa yang sama, mereka juga layak untuk memohon pinjaman PTPTN untuk membiayai yuran pengajian mereka”.

Graduan dalam bidang ini turut diberikan pengecualian maksimun ke atas 9 subjek oleh pihak Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA), sebuah badan perakaunan bertauliah global.

Melalui program ini, para pelajar hanya perlu menduduki 5 baki ujian untuk membolehkan mereka ditauliahkan sebagai ahli ACCA.

Graduan dalam bidang ini juga akan mendapat pengecualian daripada menduduki kesemua ujian peringkat sijil dan pengurusan akaun daripada Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), sebuah badan professional berhubung dengan pengurusan akaun dan juga pengecualian dari badan perakaunan professional yang lain seperti AIA dan Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS).

Pelajar yang berjaya menamatkan program ini di Kolej SEGi Sarawak akan dianugerahkan ijazah yang sama seperti graduan lepasan kampus induk, University of Sunderland, United Kingdom.

Bagi menyamakan standard dan kualiti pengajian, segala peperiksaan dan tugasan adalah dikeluarkan oleh pihak University of Sunderland sendiri.

Peluang ini membolehkan para pelajar untuk memiliki ijazah daripada universiti luar negara tanpa perlu berbelanja sebanyak RM70000-RM80000 setahun jika mereka memilih untuk mengikuti program yang sama di kampus induk, United Kingdom.

Berdasarkan kedudukan tukaran matawang asing semasa, para pelajar cuma perlu berbelanja sekitar RM30000 untuk mengikuti program ini di kampus SEGi Sarawak.

“Pelajar yang berminat boleh memohon pinjaman penuh daripada Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) atau skim bayaran ansuran tanpa faedah. Mereka cuma perlu menghadirkan diri ke kampus SEGi untuk mendapatkan maklumat lanjut” tambah beliau lagi.

Pendaftaran untuk ambilan September sudah dibuka, kepada yang berminat, sila hubungi nombor bebas tol 1-300-88-SEGI atau 082 – 252566 atau emailkan pertanyaan anda kepada infoswk@segi.edu.my.

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