S 06 theSun ON TUESDAY| JUNE 28, 2011 Affordable UKMBA for execs Free seminars at New Horizons Free IT-based seminars are offered to the public by New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Malaysia throughout the months of July and August. The two-hour seminar sessions cover topics that include CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associates), Windows Server 2008 R2 Virtualisation and Management, and ComTIA® A+ Certification. The CCNA course enables participants to plan, install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot small-medium sized switch and routed Cisco Networks. The Windows Server 2008 R2 Virtualisation and Management will help participants to reduce IT cost and increase efficiency. Participants will be able to prepare for future IT needs while experiencing more benefits from existing IT investments. ComTIA® A+ Certification allows participants to install, upgrade, repair, configure, optimise, troubleshoot and perform maintenance on basic personal computer hardware and operating system. The programme also enables participants to identify PC components, network technologies, and various technical support functions. The free seminar will be held in Kuala Lumpur on July 14 and Aug 16, Petaling Jaya on July 29, and Aug 17, Penang on July 13 and Aug 24, Johor Baru on July 21 and Aug 23, Kuching on July 19 and Aug 18, and Kota Kinabalu on July 20 and Aug 25. B usy executives seeking a good, affordable MBA would want to find out more about the programme designed and conferred by the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC), and delivered by London School ofCommerce (LSC) in various parts ofthe world. It is designed for executives who aim to advance in their career, change careers, or develop their entrepreneurial skills and global business awareness. Under the programme, candidates attend eight modules taught on block teaching basis by an international faculty supported by local tutors at Westminster International College (WIC), Subang Jaya. The delivery ofthe modules is structured in such a way that busy executives will find it time and cost effective to attend lectures on certain weekends only; with five to seven weeks apart between modules. With such design and delivery model, executives can come from any part of Malaysia, or even Southeast Asia to do the UWIC MBA. Candidates have the option to do one or more modules in any of the LSC’s branch campuses at no additional fee. The modules cover major business disciplines that help candidates to relate to the business environment in which they work. To complete the UWIC, candidates are required to write a dissertation upon completing the eight modules. WIC is a division of the London School of Commerce (UK) Group of Colleges. It is fully recognised as a n institution of higher learning by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). As a division of the LSC, WIC delivers courses based on the same sound British educational system practised by tertiary educational institutions across the UK. The institution aims to meet the student’s goal of obtaining internationally recognised high quality education, at affordable fees. LSC, an associate college of the University of Wales Institute in Cardiff, is one of the largest MBA providers in Europe. Besides its Malaysian campus, the LSC has campuses in London, Bangladesh, Serbia, Sri Lanka, and Kenya. Additionally, it is the first college in the UK to be granted the Highly Trusted Sponsor status by the UK Border Agency for the Tier 4 Student Visa, fully > The delivery of the modules is structured in a way that is time and cost effective The centre helps keep professionals abreast with the latest developments in the IT world through its many technology and business skills tra ining accredited by Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC), a member of Education UK – British Council, and is also the founder member of the Association of Independent Higher Education Providers (AIHEP). The unique benefits of studying MBA with WIC include transfer to London or to one of its international campuses at no additional fee to do one or more modules, weekend and evening classes, tutorial support, excellent facilities at Empire Subang (or branch campuses), and E- resources that include access to over 70,000 online materials. Students can count on cost-effective courses with fees payable in easy installments, and flexibility in terms ofcompleting their course (between 16 and 24 months). The next class begins July 15. The d iscounted fee for July 2011 intake is RM19,950. Prospective candidates with bachelor’s degree are invited for personal counseling at WIC, located at Level A-3A-01, Empire Tower 1, Empire Subang, Jalan SS16/1, Subang Jaya. For more information, call +603 5638 1558 / +603 5635 1558 or e-mail postgrad@westminster.edu.my. You can also visit www.westminster.edu.my. The seminars will also cover other topics, including sharing and updating the latest technology in the market, industrial and vendor news, as well as a round table discussion between presenter and participants. A large corporate training centre, New Horizons was listed as being among the Top 20 compani es in the IT training industry by TrainingIndustry.com. It was chosen based on its commitment to the industry, industry recognition and innovation, and talent of its corporate leadership and professional staff, among others. Since it was founded in 1982, New Horizons has launched 300 centres in 60 countries and has become the largest independent IT training company in the world. The centre offers a full range of technology and business skills training through innovative learning methods that have transformed businesses and helped over 25 milli on students realise their goals. Businesses and individuals can choose from hundreds of course offerings, delivered by certified instructors, and offered in hundreds of convenient locations around the world. For more information, visit the website at www.nhmalaysia. com, or via telephone 03-2694 9455 or fax 03-2691 4079 or e- mail via info nhmalaysia.com Excellent facilities and E-resources that incl ude access to over 70,000 online materials are among what the MBA student can expect at WIC.
