Metropolitan College

Metropolitan College
Address
:
No. 1, Jalan Subang Utama,
47500 Subang Jaya,
Selangor.
Telephone No.
:
03-5634 4711
Fax No.
:
03-5634 4718
E-Mail
:
sharniza@metropolitan.edu.my
Website
:
www.metropolitan.edu.my

NO	Metropolitan College	NO OF CREDITS	DATE OF ACCREDITATION
1	Bachelor Of Business (Accountancy) Francais 3+0 Dengan Royal Melbourne Institute Of Technology (RMIT)	288	11/05/2006 - 10/05/2011
2	Bachelor Of Business (Accountancy) Franchise 3+0 With Royal Melbourne Institute Of Technology (RMIT) University, Melbourne, Australia	288	15/10/2001 - 14/10/2006
3	Bachelor Of Business (Economics & Finance) Franchise 3+0 With Royal Melbourne Institute Of Technology (RMIT) University, Melbourne, Australia	288	15/10/2001 - 14/10/2006
4	Bachelor Of Business (Economics & Finance) In Collaboration (3+0) With Royal Melbourne Institute Of Technology (RMIT) University, Australia	288	11/05/2006 - 10/05/2011
5	Bachelor Of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) In Collaboration With Curtin University Of Technology, Australia	600	23/02/2004 - 22/02/2009
6	Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) 3+0 in collaboration with Curtin University of Technology, Australia	600	Starting 23/02/2009
7	Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) 2+1 in collaboration with Curtin University of Technology, Australia	78	Starting 21/02/2008
8	Bachelor of Commerce (Economics & Marketing) 3+0 in collaboration with Curtin University of Technology, Australia	600	Starting 24/06/2008
9	Bachelor Of Commerce (Economics And Marketing) Franchise 3+0 With Curtin University Of Technology, Australia	600	24/06/2003 - 23/06/2008
10	Bachelor Of Commerce (Finance And Marketing) 3+0 In Collaboration With Curtin University Of Technology, Australia	600	23/12/2007 - 22/12/2012
11	Bachelor Of Commerce (Finance And Marketing) Franchise 3+0 With Curtin University Of Technology, Australia	600	24/12/2002 - 23/12/2007
12	Bachelor Of Commerce (International Business) In Collaboration 2+1 With Curtin University Of Technology, Australia	81	Starting 08/10/2009
13	Bachelor of Commerce (Management & Marketing) in collaboration 3+0 with Curtin University of Technology, Australia	600	Starting 24/12/2007
14	Bachelor Of Commerce (Management And Marketing) Franchise 3+0 With Curtin University Of Technology, Australia	600	24/12/2002 - 23/12/2007
15	Bachelor Of Commerce (Marketing) 3+0 Collaboration With Curtin University of Technology, Australia	600	24/06/2003 - 23/06/2008
16	Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) 3+0 in collaboration with Curtin University of Technology, Australia	600	Starting 24/06/2008
17	Master Of Accounting In Collaboration With Curtin University Of Technology, Australia	40	Starting 28/12/2009
18	Master Of Finance In Collaboration With Curtin University Of Technology, Perth, Western Australia	40	Starting 29/12/2009
19	Master Of Marketing In Collaboration With Curtin University Of Technology, Perth, Western Australia	40	Starting 28/12/2009
20	University Foundation Programme	50	22/04/2003 - 21/04/2008
21	University Foundation Programme	50	Starting 22/04/2008

Established in 1987, Metropolitan College was the first private college in Malaysia to pioneer twinning programmes with overseas universities to provide world class business degree programmes to both local and international students. Collaboration with internationally recognized universities namely RMIT University in Melbourne and Curtin University of Technology in Perth has made Metropolitan College one of the favorite among the students in business studies.

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University's long-standing relationship with Metropolitan College can be traced bock to 1987. This relationship is built on a strong foundation of quality. The University itself is well known for it's excellence internationally. RMIT University offers the Bachelor of Business in Accountancy and Economics & Finance with Metropolitan College. These are 3+0 programmes where students can study locally and yet receive the same quality education as those who are in Melbourne, Australia.

Curtin University of Technology has been in partnership with Metropolitan College since 1993, The University is well known for its programmes which centre on the provision of knowledge and skills that meet the industry and workplace needs. Through Metropolitan College, the University offers 3+0 business degrees in Accounting & Finance, Economics & Marketing, Finance & Marketing, Marketing, and Management & Marketing. There are also many more 1+2 and 2+1 options for students to choose from.

In the recent world top 200 universities listing by The Times Higher Education Supplement, RMIT University was ranked the 146th place while Curtin University of Technology was ranked the 156th place, The dedication of the partner universities to provide the best for its students was seen by the presence of the many visiting lecturers at Metropolitan College. Experienced lecturers were flew in every semester to conduct part of the programmes syllabus at Metropolitan College. This kind of teaching approach makes learning enriching. It also gives students a fore taste of the learning culture in the university campus when they transfer to Australia later. The syllabus taught at Metropolitan College is the same as that

taught in Australia. Students can be assured that they are receiving the best. Metropolitan College emphasizes on small group learning. This ensures that every student receives the necessary guidance from lecturers.

Apart from degree programmes, the College also offers its very own business-oriented University Foundation Program (UFP). This is a one year foundation programme designed for students who intend to pursue a business degree with RMIT University or Curtin University of Technology Students who have completed SPM are welcome to join the programme.

Academic Facilities

Apart from providing quality education, the College also ensures a comfortable college campus, giving students a place conducive for learning. With the capacity for 1,500 students, the campus comprises three blocks of buildings linked by a spacious Concourse, which is the perfect rest and relax area for students. Through the wireless internet system, students can access to the cyber world in any part of the College. Students can also access the College intranet and the partner university's exclusive academic portal for a wide range of information and learning resources. There are also notebook facilities available. Students can find a wide range of literature ranging from journals, reference books, magazines, both local and Australia dailies and CD-Roms in the library. The College Student Affairs Department also provides services that cater to both local and international students ensuring that their basic needs are taken care off.

Scholarships / Financial Aid

To make education accessible, the College has allocated a wide range of full scholarships and partial scholarship for deserving students. Among the full scholarships are the University Foundation Program (UFP) Full Scholarship, Curtin University of Technology Full Scholarship, RMIT University Programme Full Scholarship, RMIT 3+0 Programme Star Education Fund, Curtin 3+0 Programme Star Education Fund,

UFP Sin Chew Education fund, RMIT 3+0 Programme Sin Chew Education Fund, Curtin 3+0 Programme Sin Chew Education Fund, UFP Nanyang Talent Scholarship. RMIT 3+0 Programme Nanyang Talent Scholarship, Curtin 3+0 Programme Nanyang Talent Scholarship and Curtin Alumni Scholarship;

Partial scholarships for talents include The Prefect Scholarship, The Artiste Scholarship, The Cheerleader Scholarship and the seventeen Writer's Scholarship; Awards given include the RMIT Pro-Vice Chancellor Award, Curtin Merit Award and the SPM Academic Excellence Award; finally, rebates given include the National Service Rebate and Siblings Loyalty Scheme.