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Widening learning opportunities

cater to individuals who require flexibility in scheduling and the overall delivery of teaching and learning experiences. For professional adults and those in self-managed careers, balancing work and study can be a daily challenge, whether financially, personally or professionally. Now APEL provides a convenient pathway to higher learning. Blending technical vocational education and training

relevant courses with flexible learning and streamlined assessments, designed to meet the needs of individuals seeking comprehensive education in specific areas of interest. The stackable nature of these programmes also allows learners to gain exemptions when progressing into academic programmes at MSU. The MSU APEL Centre is managed by MSU Academy (MA), established with the goal of providing exceptional continuing education that aligns with the evolving needs of society. Being committed to promoting lifelong learning, MA offers programmes designed to

community creative entrepreneurship, as well as global exposure. MSU comprises the faculty of health and life sciences, the faculty of business management and professional studies, the faculty of information sciences and engineering, the international medical school, the school of pharmacy, the school of education and social sciences, the school of hospitality and creative arts, the school of graduate studies and the graduate school of management. For a full range of information on flexible programmes offered at MSU, call 03-5521 6868, email enquiry@msu.edu.my, or visit www.msu.edu.my and

o Working adults have higher education opportunities

A S a recognized centre for the National Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL), Management and Science University (MSU) provides innovative opportunities for working adults to pursue further studies and advance their careers. The university offers a diverse range of programmes, tailored to accommodate the working adult, taking into account their educational and professional backgrounds. With ten locations across Malaysia, including Sabah and Sarawak, MSU provides convenient access for prospective candidates to take the APEL Aptitude Test, a non conventional pre-qualification for entry into higher education. It is a systematic process that involves the identification, documentation and assessment of prior experiential learning to determine the extent to which an individual has achieved the desired learning outcomes, for access to a programme of study and/or award of credits. MSU currently offers APEL (A) and APEL (C) across various levels, the T-3 (Certificate), T-4 (Diploma), T-6 (Bachelor’s degree), and T-7 (Master’s degree). Introduced and approved by the

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), APEL widens access to higher education for adult learners who are work-experienced yet lacking in academic qualifications. APEL (A) or accreditation of prior experiential learning allows working professionals with a direct pathway towards higher education when they lack prior formal educational qualifications. Otherwise, APEL (C) or accreditation of prior experiential learning via credit transfer allows assessment of credits against matching modules in a programme of study. The APEL (C) pathway provides credit transfer for entry into diploma programmes right up to PhD. Once an APEL C applicant’s competency level is determined, those credits can shorten his or her entire study duration considerably, saving time and money. An applicant with SPM for university entrance application, for example, would usually qualify for diploma studies only. With APEL C, it’s possible to pursue a bachelor’s degree directly. Another flexible option for adult learners to continue their education is the micro-credential programme. These programmes offer industry

(TVET) with traditional academic curricula, MSU e n h a n c e s competencies with industry internship,

Working adults have a wide variety of programmes to choose from at MSU through APEL.

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