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PROFESSIONAL COURSES

The Professional Studies Division was also required to undertake a job-related College. Commencing with a small number
established to provide working adults an project. The IPS course is one which of students, the people manning this divi-
opportunity to pursue various courses of provides the full academic exposure for a sion remained undeterred. This small
study on a part-time mode. Each course of formal qualification in purchasing and number was encouraging enough; for it
study leads to the award of either a degree, supply. allowed the Professional Studies Division
diploma or certificate which is conferred the opportunity to strive hard 'in pursuit
by established and reputable institutions in of excellence'. Three months later, the
the United Kingdom. ORGANISATION OF PROFESSIONAL Division has students enrolled in courses of
PART
MODE
-
COURSES
TIME
Courses offered by the Professional Studying part-time in the Sunway College the University of London, Institute of
Studies Division prepare students for the Professional Studies Division means Marketing and Institute of Purchasing and
the
Supply.
has
on-
Division
Currently,
examinations of the following U.K. studying with an expectation to achieve going classes for the Intermediate and Final
institutions: academic success. Academic success in Part 1 of the L L B programme of the Uni-
examinations can be achieved through:
(a) University of London versity of London. Students are also
(b) Institute of Marketing i) Hard work enrolled in Part 1 of the BSc. Econ. degree
(c) Institute of Purchasing and Supply ii) Planned study programme of the University of London, too.
iii) Effective coaching
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON iv) Research opportunities The Division has also four classes of
The University of London has, for many There is no need to emphasise the students preparing for the Institute of
years, offered some of its degree courses importance of hard work by a student in Marketing and Institute of Purchasing and
externally, thereby making available a uni- preparing for his or her examination Supply examinations. These classes are for
versity qualification to individuals who for success. But examination success will also the Certificate Level (Parts I & II) and the
some reason did not have the opportunity depend upon on an effective study pro- Diploma level (Part III), and the fourth
to study full time. By this external mode gramme. In the Professional Studies Divi- class for students pursuing the IPS Foun-
of study, students can, within 3 years, earn sion, the student is given a Lesson Plan and dation level course.
a recognised degree qualification. Among Schedule for each subject. This Plan indi- There are also a number of students
the degree courses offered externally, cates the topics and the syllabus. The Plan pursuing A ' level studies in the Profes-
'
statistics reveal that two degree courses, the also comprises tutorials or workshops for sional Studies Division. They are studying
LLB degree in Law and the BSc. Econ. the analysis and solutions of problems such subjects as Accounting, English Law,
degree in Management Studies, attract a related to the course syllabus. These Statistics and Economics. All of them aspire
large student enrolment. sessions may focus upon past examination to meet the entry requirements of the
questions and problems, and also probaible professional institutions and universities
INSTITUTE OF MARKETING questions a student may face in his or her abroad.
Those who are engaged in marketing find examination.
the education programme of the Institute FUTURE COURSES
of Marketing excellent training to obtain. Tests at regular intervals are a feature Following a policy of horizontal growth,
This course of study is a highly specialised of the Lesson Plan, because the whole the Professional Studies Division will be
one. It exposes students to the many aspects course structure is examination oriented, launching, in the latter part of this year, two
of marketing and marketing management, with examination success as a prime new courses leading to the Certificate in
and undoubtedly enhances the job worth of objective. Supervisory Management and the Certifi-
the student. cate in Purchasing and Supply. Proposals
Lecturers engaged in the Professional
Obtaining the Diploma in Marketing Studies Division are people who take teach- are also being negotiated to conduct a
will require at least a two year period of ing very seriously. As lecturers, they are Post Graduate Diploma in Computer
study. What makes this qualification even concerned with the academic achievement Studies. This course, when launched, will
mode.
be offered in the distance education
more desirable is the fact that it is accepted of their students. It is not unusual to find
by a number of U.K. universities for our lecturers still coaching or explaining to
admission to an M.B.A. programme. their students well after formal lecture STAFF MEMBERS OF THE SUNGEI
hours are over. Our lecturers care. WAY GROUP
INSTITUTE OF PURCHASING AND Formal lessons in class alone are not A fair number of staff members are
SUPPLY enough to ensure academic success. Students pursuing various courses at the Division.
One aspect of business activity in which must also have sufficient opportunity to It is hoped that more staff members will
formal education is now in demand is undertake independent research to re- support the Division, especially as staff
purchasing and supply management. Its inforce formal classroom instruction. The members and their spouses can benefit
importance does not need stress but indi- excellent library facilities available at from a 20% and 10% discount on fees
viduals who recognise the need for such Sunway College make this possible. Law respectively.
formal education can turn to the Institute reports and journals, the journals of With the commitment and dedication
of Purchasing and Supply Diploma course. various professional bodies, not forgetting of its administrative and academic staff,
The IPS Diploma can be obtained the wide selection of reference books make the Division will contribute more signifi-
after successfully completing the course our library a repository of knowledge cantly to the academic reputation of
requirements over a two to three year which should be taken advantage of by the Sunway College.
period of study. Apart from written industrious and inquisitive student.
examinations in subjects such as Purchas- 18 April, 1988 marked the launching Christopher Ferrao
ing Practice and Techniques, the student is of the professional courses at Sunway Sunway College
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