QUOTE(cintamani83 @ Sep 3 2019, 11:28 AM)
Hi, not too sure if this is the correct place to ask this... but here goes, I plan to do a masters in Malaysia but working in Singapore for cost saving purposes. My first choice is JB due to proximity or online courses would be great too. Anyone has tried that before? I want to know which college/uni provide such programme without much needed hassle of attending classes in JB (often). Or any college/uni marketing people can reply? I would love to hear from you.
ps. it has to be recognise by the SG government of course.
Thanks
Technically, as long as the course is recognised by Malaysia Qualification Agency, it is recognised by the Singapore Government. However, practically, in Singapore, there is a perception that Malaysian qualifications are inferior to Singapore qualifications. And frankly speaking, as NUS and NTU were ranked 11 in 2019 by QS Universities World Ranking, they have a point. It would be far better if you could study for a professional program in your line of work which is recognised internationally. That way, your professional qualification is pegged at international level and is far more acceptable in Singapore.
I know from experience that HR managers tend to rank qualifications for Malaysians in this order:
1. Singapore Qualifications;
2. Overseas universities, in particular from Western Countries in the following manner: UK, USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, although the last two are probably interchangeable;
3. Malaysia Qualifications.
This post has been edited by xenotzu: Feb 15 2020, 09:27 AM