PEIs Diploma to Degree

[Yolonimapa]

Hi all! Not sure if I’m ahead of this thread, but I really need your opinions on my current circumstances and help with the right pathways.

I’m turning 23 this year, only had ITE Higher NITEC in Accounting, ORDed last July, finished Management Foundation Studies (Certificate) in SIM GE and will be progressing to their Diploma in International Business on 1st April.

Here comes the tricky part, I want to do Diploma in Accounting or Banking/Finance in SIM GE, but they wouldn’t allow me to apply since I only had N’s level math. Went for their math placement test, kinda flunked and applied for International Business instead. Researched and was also told that I could still apply and progress to their partner universities such as RMIT, UOL and UB etc with the diploma from SIM GE and I’d be given exemptions too. From diploma to degree, it’ll take about 33 months.

These are the options I’m looking at right now, before my school starts next week:

1. Apply for Diploma in Accounting/Finance in Kaplan (they accept my HN cert, MFS cert as well) and do their degree programme from there. It takes about 24 months. It’s a lot cheaper too.

2. Stay in SIM GE. Do their 15 months diploma whereas 8 months in Kaplan. Mind you, SIM GE’s diploma costs about $11,770 which is 2 times more than in Kaplan.

Chose SIM GE in the beginning because of mere hearsay, saying how they’re more “reputable”, “more recognised” and “how employers put SIM GE first for PEIs” but of course, my interest in business courses has a part to play too. Both SIM GE and Kaplan offer what I want to study, but SIM GE covers more, hence it’s longer.

Realistically speaking, I’d be 26 (going 27) once I graduate from SIM GE. Some would say being educated is a lifelong process, but I think skills and experience say otherwise. So would it better or not if I graduate 1-1.5 years early just so I could go out to work earlier?

Thoughts?

 

[g_t2006]

You have flunked the Maths placement test. Do you think you'll be able to cope if you do accounting and finance in any other schools? What happens if you struggle in the course? What's your backup?

 

[FadedBoy]

UOL maths 1 is pretty tough for people who just have N level background, it emphasises a lot on additional mathematics.

Besides, many people eventually drop out of UOL and switch to RMIT after the 1st year.

 

[Yolonimapa]

You have flunked the Maths placement test. Do you think you'll be able to cope if you do accounting and finance in any other schools? What happens if you struggle in the course? What's your backup?

Well, I guess I didn’t pass the test because I didn’t study for it. I haven’t touched any mathematical related stuff since secondary school so that’s like 6 years ago... plus the Accounting I did in ITE didn’t have any algebra or calculus, it was purely basic calculations but with Accounting formulas. So my backup plan is to just study harder?

 

[Yolonimapa]

UOL maths 1 is pretty tough for people who just have N level background, it emphasises a lot on additional mathematics.

Besides, many people eventually drop out of UOL and switch to RMIT after the 1st year.

UOL in SIM GE is definitely out of the question. I was looking to do Diploma in International Business and then Accountancy in RMIT after that.

 

[g_t2006]

Well, I guess I didn’t pass the test because I didn’t study for it. I haven’t touched any mathematical related stuff since secondary school so that’s like 6 years ago... plus the Accounting I did in ITE didn’t have any algebra or calculus, it was purely basic calculations but with Accounting formulas. So my backup plan is to just study harder?

You know you had to sit for a test/exam and you didn't study for it. What makes you think your backup plan to just study harder will work?

 

[Yolonimapa]

You know you had to sit for a test/exam and you didn't study for it. What makes you think your backup plan to just study harder will work?

The test was arranged for me at the very last minute after I tried appealing with the management and they were nice enough to let me “try” and take the test. I can’t say I didn’t have enough time to revise though, I revised but to the extent of N’s level maths only. Test was O’s standard, I think. Most of the questions looked foreign to me...

 

[nyvrem]

what's your end goal ? u want to become an accountant ?

have you checked the acca route ?

https://yourfuture.accaglobal.com/global/en/blog/Study-ACCA-and-get-a-degree-at-the-same-time.html

 

[Yolonimapa]

what's your end goal ? u want to become an accountant ?

have you checked the acca route ?

https://yourfuture.accaglobal.com/global/en/blog/Study-ACCA-and-get-a-degree-at-the-same-time.html

I wouldn’t say I wanna be an Accountant for now, but anything in that field (Acc/Banking/Finance) I think?

 

[yusoffb01]

dont study without an end goal in mind. look at job sites and see what employers are hiring. usually it, engineering not international business studies.

if you want to work for gov, the requirement is usually diploma.

if you want accounting then take acca. math wise isnt difficult. you will be competing with foreign talents with degree for a $2400 celery

Once you decide which course to take, apply for skillsfuture study award for free $2500 subsidy.

another way you can drive grab for $1000/ week salary

 

[Kyoji83]

Why Banking and Finance? Want to work in Bank or something relevant to Finance? Go sell Insurance and take Capital Markets and Financial Advisory Services (CMFAS) papers rather than a degree!

Even for Accounting, there are a lot of qualification and route too. Do you want to limit yourself to do some accounting work or can do everything like providing public accountancy services (i.e. the audit and reporting on financial statements) as Public Accountant?

If you want to be a Public Accountant, you needs to have 'licence' like Chartered Accountant and you may want to consider one of the recognised accounting degrees from this link ( https://isca.org.sg/media/2239967/l...degrees-for-associate_working-file_151018.pdf )!

Next, your degree is awarded by University and not PEI. So who care if you get from Kaplan or SIM GE? Some Employers only recognized local University, so you are out! As long as you can get licence from professional bodies, it is a good degree provided by PEI.

So I think you needs to stop and think what you want before you carry on to study a degree.

I wouldn’t say I wanna be an Accountant for now, but anything in that field (Acc/Banking/Finance) I think?

Hi all! Not sure if I’m ahead of this thread, but I really need your opinions on my current circumstances and help with the right pathways.

I’m turning 23 this year, only had ITE Higher NITEC in Accounting, ORDed last July, finished Management Foundation Studies (Certificate) in SIM GE and will be progressing to their Diploma in International Business on 1st April.

Here comes the tricky part, I want to do Diploma in Accounting or Banking/Finance in SIM GE, but they wouldn’t allow me to apply since I only had N’s level math. Went for their math placement test, kinda flunked and applied for International Business instead. Researched and was also told that I could still apply and progress to their partner universities such as RMIT, UOL and UB etc with the diploma from SIM GE and I’d be given exemptions too. From diploma to degree, it’ll take about 33 months.

These are the options I’m looking at right now, before my school starts next week:

1. Apply for Diploma in Accounting/Finance in Kaplan (they accept my HN cert, MFS cert as well) and do their degree programme from there. It takes about 24 months. It’s a lot cheaper too.

2. Stay in SIM GE. Do their 15 months diploma whereas 8 months in Kaplan. Mind you, SIM GE’s diploma costs about $11,770 which is 2 times more than in Kaplan.

Chose SIM GE in the beginning because of mere hearsay, saying how they’re more “reputable”, “more recognised” and “how employers put SIM GE first for PEIs” but of course, my interest in business courses has a part to play too. Both SIM GE and Kaplan offer what I want to study, but SIM GE covers more, hence it’s longer.

Realistically speaking, I’d be 26 (going 27) once I graduate from SIM GE. Some would say being educated is a lifelong process, but I think skills and experience say otherwise. So would it better or not if I graduate 1-1.5 years early just so I could go out to work earlier?

Thoughts?

 

[cooltofu]

Hi all! Not sure if I’m ahead of this thread, but I really need your opinions on my current circumstances and help with the right pathways.

I’m turning 23 this year, only had ITE Higher NITEC in Accounting, ORDed last July, finished Management Foundation Studies (Certificate) in SIM GE and will be progressing to their Diploma in International Business on 1st April.

Here comes the tricky part, I want to do Diploma in Accounting or Banking/Finance in SIM GE, but they wouldn’t allow me to apply since I only had N’s level math. Went for their math placement test, kinda flunked and applied for International Business instead. Researched and was also told that I could still apply and progress to their partner universities such as RMIT, UOL and UB etc with the diploma from SIM GE and I’d be given exemptions too. From diploma to degree, it’ll take about 33 months.

These are the options I’m looking at right now, before my school starts next week:

1. Apply for Diploma in Accounting/Finance in Kaplan (they accept my HN cert, MFS cert as well) and do their degree programme from there. It takes about 24 months. It’s a lot cheaper too.

2. Stay in SIM GE. Do their 15 months diploma whereas 8 months in Kaplan. Mind you, SIM GE’s diploma costs about $11,770 which is 2 times more than in Kaplan.

Chose SIM GE in the beginning because of mere hearsay, saying how they’re more “reputable”, “more recognised” and “how employers put SIM GE first for PEIs” but of course, my interest in business courses has a part to play too. Both SIM GE and Kaplan offer what I want to study, but SIM GE covers more, hence it’s longer.

Realistically speaking, I’d be 26 (going 27) once I graduate from SIM GE. Some would say being educated is a lifelong process, but I think skills and experience say otherwise. So would it better or not if I graduate 1-1.5 years early just so I could go out to work earlier?

Thoughts?

Hey i just graduated with a Higher Nitec in HR, may i know how is it like for MFS ?