Greetings lowyatians. I would like to join Wawasan Open University in this coming July 2010 intake but one thing makes me pondering about is the degree level in Wawasan Open University compared to other conventional colleges and universities in terms of "Distance Education" and "Traditional Lectures".

I've acknowledge that Open Universities graduates are valued for keeping their professional skills and academic up-to date, dedicated because they need to balance their life between family, career, and tertiary qualification. Not only that, they're also recognized for their effective time management and commitment. (Quote some from WOU website but is this some marketing gimmick to hook us in?)

How will employers judge us graduates from Open universities compared to conventional colleges? Are we having an advantage here or disadvantage?
I've done a lot of researches as well but I want inputs from the others before I make my move.

FYI, I will be taking Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems and Networks (Hons) as stated in the WOU degree programme. I'm entitle to get 40 credits also known as 10 courses exempted based on my Diploma from KDU College Penang and my results as well, they claimed that it's only going to take around 3 years to finish up my degree. I'm 22 this year and working in an MNC currently.

Thank you in advance.


This post has been edited by [LinkZ]: Apr 28 2010, 03:30 PM

Hi djcarmen, thanks for the constructive and informative reply, I appreciate it.

One more question, how would employer judge open universities certs and conventional colleges degree. Will there be any difference? Is it a second class degree compared to the traditional degree?

Hi djcarmen,

Thanks for the motivation, good luck to you too!

As far as I know, no expire duration, good luck, be my course mate

I'm not sure about the credit hour thingy tho, but as far as I know, wawasan let us register max 4 subjects per sem to cope up with studying and working, so, good luck

Hi there,

Speaking about Wawasan Uni are internationally recognized I'm actually not sure about that but I know that they're associated with the global organization including the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), and the Commonwealth Educational Media Center of Asia (CEMCA). They're also working with all other Open Universities globally. Besides that, it is also accredited by our Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) of the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia.

Basically, a degree program that Wawasan Uni offers takes 5 years to complete, but if you have a diploma, you can apply for Advance standing/Credit transfer to an approximately 2 years. Results is a concern too if you're intending to apply for it.

That's it, good luck!

Have to self learn, attend class 1 month once 3 hours class

Saying something and doing something are totally two different thing, it's like comparing apples and oranges, what I can say is, it's not going to be an easy path, but fruitful for the future. When I attended the orientation day, the professor told us, a lot of their students dropped out and never came back after 1 or 2 semesters, they urged us and other future students not to give up. Good luck.

This post has been edited by [LinkZ]: Sep 13 2010, 07:30 PM

Well, I have a diploma but I would say it's totally down to that person attitude and determination. But it might be a little tough if you're not from IT background education previously, and furthermore, you need to study by your own mostly even though they are classes and lecturers. Not to hamper you with all these discouragement but if you want something, then go get it. Studying is never a wrong path. Trust me.

This post has been edited by [LinkZ]: Sep 16 2010, 07:31 AM

Hi, about 2k ends - 3k if you're planning to enroll 3 subjects

This post has been edited by [LinkZ]: Nov 12 2010, 06:02 AM

Lol, you're not a young kid anymore, think wisely and practice displine. If everybody can do it why not you. Go talk to the consultant in WOU. They might help you. Good luck bro.

1. WOU Degrees are recognized by LAN/MQA and well known to some extend due to the first batch of degree holders are only going to graduate this year 2011. But I've seen alot of companies advertising in WOU and our Forum Board. Such as Flextronics, CIMB and ETC.

2. Lecturer wise, some are extremely good and committed to their job but a few of them are bad. I believe every universities do encounter this common issue too.

3. There is only part-time course if I'm not mistaken. The bad side is it takes 5 years to finish a degree but if you're a diploma holder then you might get exemptions up to 2 - 3 years depending on your CGPA and past performance.

This post has been edited by [LinkZ]: Apr 27 2011, 03:47 PM

I'm not sure about other universities, but theres one thing i'm sure about is you're not gonna make it through if you dont have discipline because of the numerous assignments and course-works, not to mention the final exams as well

This post has been edited by [LinkZ]: Apr 27 2011, 10:10 PM

Yea I agree, WOU library is one good hella place to study lol. With seaview somemore

Hi, if I'm not mistaken you need to be at least 21. Call WOU up and maybe you can nego with them haha

Um sorry, by yourself?