AS the nation moves steadily towards an economy dominated by skills, recruiters are seeking talent with the leadership skills necessary for future business growth.
Confronted with a reported leadership drought in organisations across industries, SEGi University is giving young professionals an opportunity to obtain their Master of Business Administration (MBA) for free.
All SEGi Bachelor degree programme students — except for those in engineering — are eligible for this free MBA programme.
Eligible students must complete their degree programmes at SEGi University and to register for the free MBA within two years of completing their degrees.
“Getting an MBA is a process to future-proof your career by developing skills like empathy, team management, decision-making and strategic communications to influence stakeholders of diverse backgrounds.
“There is no doubt that looking for a job during a pandemic is exceptionally challenging. Many are either laid off, underemployed, or simply out of work. Looking for a job in a struggling economy amid stiff competition is not going to be a walk in the park.
“An effective way to fix this is to begin working towards adding business skills to consolidate your existing knowledge. Such effort will help you secure a position as an industry leader or entrepreneur.
“At SEGi, students will be equipped with a combination of education, experience and skills to gain an advantage over other candidates to develop their brand,” the varsity said in a press release.
With a student-centred learning method named asynchronous pedagogy, the learning process no longer requires real-time interaction. By integrating technology into existing curricula, SEGi aspires to become a catalyst for change by facilitating lectures and assessment activities to create a more inclusive learning environment that fosters collaboration and curiosity.
Resources have been developed to support online interaction between students and their instructors, including email, online discussion threads, live-streamed videos and blogs.
Guided by this principle, asynchronous classes run on a flexible schedule where students can access class materials anytime, anywhere.
For working professionals, a flexible study option will give them the freedom to study at their convenience and is particularly ideal for those who need to balance work and family commitments.
As online learning revolutionises higher education for the working adult, the free MBA programme at SEGi University also puts students in control of their learning paths.
The stress-free learning experience creates opportunities for students to enhance their skillsets and gain qualifications to help advance their careers.
A variety of undergraduate programmes are offered at SEGi University, making SEGi’s MBA programmes suitable for professionals across all disciplines.
Some programmes include collaboration with world-leading university partners, such as the University of Central Lancashire and the University of Sunderland, both in the United Kingdom, and the University of Southern Queensland in Australia.
MBA programmes have become central to continuing professional development worldwide and give fresh graduates an instant competitive advantage.
Working professionals now find online courses to be helpful in preparing for new roles, putting them in a solid position to increase their earning power.
For details on SEGi’s free MBA, log on to www.segi.edu.my, call 03-6145 1777, or WhatsApp 011-1210 6389.