Kaplan (Murdoch Uni) Vs SIM (UOL)

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I'm a fresh Poly grad and will be ORD-ing this July. Interested in taking Full time Accountancy Degree in either one of these institutions.

I heard Kaplan's courses are more designed for part-time. Need some advice~
 

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To me both uni recognition level is around the same, i suggest you take those which teach you more modules.
Employers will most likely choose employee who have more knowledge in what they are studying in than just looking at the paper cert unless you are holding a degree from singapore uni.

From what I have checked, SIM (RMIT) would be more well-known than the 2 uni you have mentioned. Not only that, that degree require you to take 24 modules which imo would have higher chance for you to enter any accounting firm excluding govt. sector.

If you will to compare the private uni modules to local uni modules, you will see that local require you to take a whole lot of modules as compared to private uni where you take way lesser modules. This is also why most employers choose local uni students. Since they take up a lot of modules, this give the employers an impression that they are more knowlegeable than private uni students.


Therefore, a degree is just a paper to tell your employer that you have the minimum requirement to take up this job. In most interview, after looking at your grades, the employer will put aside your paper, and ask you to briefly describe what you have learnt and how much you can contribute to their company (this is where you tell him the amount of modules that you learn and choose the few most relevant modules and tell him how it is related to the job you are applying for.) In certain company, employer will go deeper and test your knowledge with a small quiz/test.

This is long, but thanks for reading.:s13:
 
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My understand is SIM (UOL) are more well-known compare to SIM (RMIT). Since information is very easy available by doing a search in internet, Kaplan (Murdoch Uni) do not lose out too much.

I only know of some companies in Sg only recognize local Uni Degree but not DL Degree or recognize all DL Degree (Don't debate with me about LLB from UOL cannot stand in bar & etc. You know what I mean.). However I know a company in Sg do not recognize RMIT Degree be it from onshore oncampus or DL mode. Why?

RMIT is more well known in Sg but for the wrong cause such as Fake Degree in Sg & Student pay Academic Staff to pass & get a degree in Australia.

Lastly, a DL Degree is always a DL degree. All 3 is recognize to get CPA Sg (Maybe CA Sg too depend on announcements in Jun13) to become a public accountant by going though ICPAS PE & experiences. So it is the same in the eyes of employer.


To me both uni recognition level is around the same, i suggest you take those which teach you more modules.
Employers will most likely choose employee who have more knowledge in what they are studying in than just looking at the paper cert unless you are holding a degree from singapore uni.

From what I have checked, SIM (RMIT) would be more well-known than the 2 uni you have mentioned. Not only that, that degree require you to take 24 modules which imo would have higher chance for you to enter any accounting firm excluding govt. sector.

If you will to compare the private uni modules to local uni modules, you will see that local require you to take a whole lot of modules as compared to private uni where you take way lesser modules. This is also why most employers choose local uni students. Since they take up a lot of modules, this give the employers an impression that they are more knowlegeable than private uni students.


Therefore, a degree is just a paper to tell your employer that you have the minimum requirement to take up this job. In most interview, after looking at your grades, the employer will put aside your paper, and ask you to briefly describe what you have learnt and how much you can contribute to their company (this is where you tell him the amount of modules that you learn and choose the few most relevant modules and tell him how it is related to the job you are applying for.) In certain company, employer will go deeper and test your knowledge with a small quiz/test.

This is long, but thanks for reading.:s13:
 

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My understand is SIM (UOL) are more well-known compare to SIM (RMIT). Since information is very easy available by doing a search in internet, Kaplan (Murdoch Uni) do not lose out too much.

I only know of some companies in Sg only recognize local Uni Degree but not DL Degree or recognize all DL Degree (Don't debate with me about LLB from UOL cannot stand in bar & etc. You know what I mean.). However I know a company in Sg do not recognize RMIT Degree be it from onshore oncampus or DL mode. Why?

RMIT is more well known in Sg but for the wrong cause such as Fake Degree in Sg & Student pay Academic Staff to pass & get a degree in Australia.

Lastly, a DL Degree is always a DL degree. All 3 is recognize to get CPA Sg (Maybe CA Sg too depend on announcements in Jun13) to become a public accountant by going though ICPAS PE & experiences. So it is the same in the eyes of employer.

True. I agreed with Kyoji83. Rmit are always well known for the wrong cause.
 

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My understanding is swinburne university of technology's accounting degree is not on the recognize DL degree list for CPA Sg.

Unless you have CPA Aus then you are recognize for CPA Sg if not you needs to take ACCA in order to get CPA Sg.

However CPA Sg & ACCA is a past thing.

Look out for announcements in Jun13 for CA Sg for list of recognize DL degree.

Hmm, sorry to hijack the threads, what about swinburne university of technology's accounting degree? can take that course?
 

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My understanding is swinburne university of technology's accounting degree is not on the recognize DL degree list for CPA Sg.

Unless you have CPA Aus then you are recognize for CPA Sg if not you needs to take ACCA in order to get CPA Sg.

However CPA Sg & ACCA is a past thing.

Look out for announcements in Jun13 for CA Sg for list of recognize DL degree.


thanks, so i guess wait until jun13 den decide where to study will be oso a better choice
 

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Having a degree is a visa to get you an interview... all things being equal employers normally take in students from public varsities. Exception is when the pte uni grads exhibit great soft skills during interview, such as confidence, affability & EQ.
 

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To me both uni recognition level is around the same, i suggest you take those which teach you more modules.
Employers will most likely choose employee who have more knowledge in what they are studying in than just looking at the paper cert unless you are holding a degree from singapore uni.

From what I have checked, SIM (RMIT) would be more well-known than the 2 uni you have mentioned. Not only that, that degree require you to take 24 modules which imo would have higher chance for you to enter any accounting firm excluding govt. sector.

If you will to compare the private uni modules to local uni modules, you will see that local require you to take a whole lot of modules as compared to private uni where you take way lesser modules. This is also why most employers choose local uni students. Since they take up a lot of modules, this give the employers an impression that they are more knowlegeable than private uni students.


Therefore, a degree is just a paper to tell your employer that you have the minimum requirement to take up this job. In most interview, after looking at your grades, the employer will put aside your paper, and ask you to briefly describe what you have learnt and how much you can contribute to their company (this is where you tell him the amount of modules that you learn and choose the few most relevant modules and tell him how it is related to the job you are applying for.) In certain company, employer will go deeper and test your knowledge with a small quiz/test.

This is long, but thanks for reading.:s13:

u bluffing him is it ?
RMIT > UOL

joker :s22:
 

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SingaporeQP-Framework-28Feb.png


Accredited accountancy degrees are degrees that are approved and listed by the SAC as appropriate for direct entry to the Singapore QP. The following accountancy degrees have been granted with provisional accreditation:
•Bachelor of Accountancy, Nanyang Technological University
•Bachelor of Business Administration (Accountancy), National University of Singapore
•Bachelor of Accountancy, Singapore Management University
•Bachelor of Accountancy, SIM University
•Master of Business Administration (Accountancy), Nanyang Technological University
•Master of Professional Accounting, Singapore Management University.

Academic Base | Singapore Qualification Programme
 

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I thank everyone for your advice. Right now I'm considering between SIM Uni's BA of Accountancy or Murdoch's double major. Leaning towards SIM currently.
 

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Take unisim accountancy. More recognized N cheaper. You can pay by PSEA or yr parent cpf. You can enter sqp straight away.
 

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:) ups! I also want to know more about these 2 degrees offered by unisim and Murdoch university under Kaplan. Tks
 

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I am currently a student about to grad in Murdoch University(Major in Accounting and Finance) in 4 months time. (Last Trimester)

I have already secured a job in an Accredited Training Organization (ATO) required by SQP programme though I have yet to grad! Apart from this I receive numerous interview chance even from top 10 audit firms (I didnt apply big 4 cause I did not have my official transcript).

Thus, Murdoch uni is not that "unknown" to ATO firms and it takes only 16 months (ideally) to complete this degree.
Disadvantage: You do not have any Long holidays like other degrees.
 

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by any chance there are any kaplan students here? i would need a referal..easy money for both side as i will be enrolling soon. do drop me a pm.
 
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