QUOTE(sleep_walkerz @ Apr 11 2007, 09:16 AM)
does this apply to stpm n spm students , or stpm only~?
STPM only. i have no more information other than what i've given.
QUOTE(*TeDucK* @ Apr 11 2007, 11:29 AM)
what is the difference for diploma holders that has part 1 and that holds non-part 1 diploma? competition?or graduates with part 1 are more likely to be taken for the job?
would it matter?
just curious.
diploma in UiTM is a diploma by name only. by right, they have the capacity equal to any part 1 degree holder. they're changing the diploma certification to be upgraded to degree as we speak.
the reason why it's still called diploma until this point is that all degrees MUST take from STPM/A-levels equivalent. and UiTM, being Universiti ini Tolong Melayu, were instructed by the ministry to take more and more bumi students. the fastest way to do it is to take directly from SPM. by doing so, they cant certify themselves as a degree. but rest assured, their diploma is equivalent to any part 1 degrees in the world.
in light of the recent upgrade to degree, the SPM leavers will join a compulsory foundation programmes that replaces the current 1st year. previously the diploma is 4 years after SPM. now it's gonna be 1 yr foundation + 3 years degree after SPM.
so bottom line is, UiTM diploma is in no way equal to other non-part 1 diplomas out there. so job-wise, they are qualified as architect assistant, whereas other diplomas are only qualified as draftperson or technical assistant at most. whole different league altogether.