AUCMS READY TO OFFER DIPLOMA, DEGREE COURSES IN MUSIC

KEPALA BATAS, April 9 (Bernama) -- The Allianze University College of
Medical Sciences (AUCMS) will offer diploma and degree courses in music by year
end.

The Dean of AUCMS'' Faculty of Medical Hospitality, Tourism and Performing
Arts, Datuk Wah Idris said the college was in its final stage of submitting its
concept papers for approval to the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
"We will submit the papers to MQA for approval and once approved, we expect
to offer diploma and degree courses related to music by year end.
"AUCMS has all the facilities, education material and work force to
undertake the task," he told reporters at AUCMS here last night.

Wah Idris an Extraordinary International Composer, Musician, Entrepreneur,
and Creative Director, said AUCMS was expected to enroll about 80 students for
its first intake.

"Since the faculty was set up in September last year to offer short-term
courses in music and performing arts, the response has been very encouraging.
"About 200 students pursued such courses, held over a three-month period,
and received their certificates," he said.
-- BERNAMA