KUCHING: Taylor’s University has launched its Taylor’s 100% Online Postgraduate Programmes.
The asynchronous learning environment has been carefully curated by a team of specialists and includes bite-sized content through nano-learning to support students in upskilling and reskilling anytime, anywhere.
There is growing recognition that diverse skill sets not only enhance a resume but also contribute to personal journeys of lifelong learning.
However, working individuals in Malaysia and across the region may be hesitant to give up their careers, especially when they have to juggle a work-life-study balance.
Knowing this, Taylor’s 100% Online Postgraduate Programmes offer flexibility that caters to busy individuals through a nano-learning method that provides bite-sized videos and interactive content.
With an investment of RM5mil, Taylor’s Digital was set up to spearhead fully online programmes and leverage its own experienced learning designers, programmers, and audio-visual team to produce nano-learning content designed for today’s learners who cannot assimilate or afford long hours of learning in their fast-paced lives.
This, said the university, had helped create an education model that enabled learners to pursue their education from any location.
Equipped with a complete online learning ecosystem, learners can have access to quality education experiences through roundtable discussions, forums, and dedicated support systems to interact with their course mates and lecturers, as well as gain exclusive networking sessions with industry leaders.
Responding to burgeoning workplace trends, the programmes are designed as a solution to this.
Burnout and a decline in employee engagement have been observed in the workplace in recent years, resulting in the global phenomenon known as the “Great Resignation”, which sees the rejection of the hustle culture by Gen Z professionals, also known as the “Quiet Quitting” trend.
“According to studies from organisations like McKinsey & Company, 40 per cent of the global workforce is looking to quit in the next three to six months if they are dissatisfied with their jobs.
“Closer to home, the Randstad Workmonitor survey stated that 89 per cent of Malaysians said that job market fluctuations have ‘made them realise’ that they need more training and development to stay relevant,” said the university on Thursday (Feb 9).
Having said that, Taylor’s University emphasised that employers must offer their employees opportunities to upskill and reskill themselves or risk losing their skilled talents.
On the same note, deputy vice-chancellor and chief academic officer Prof Dr Pradeep Nair asserted that rapid industry changes and the resultant talent gaps at local and global scales required today’s workforce to be armed with new skills and multi-disciplinary knowledge to advance their careers.
“Working adults, however, face challenges with time and flexibility to further their education.
“Taylor’s 100% Online Postgraduate Programmes address these dilemmas as they give everyone an opportunity to further their education through bite-sized, highly flexible content while maintaining a healthy social learning environment.”
With a breadth of courses such as the Postgraduate Certificate in Education, the Master of Applied Computing, the Master of Teaching & Learning, the Master of Global Hospitality Management, and the Master of Business Administration, Taylor’s University allows individuals to explore new horizons and areas of study.
Additionally, five different intakes give students greater freedom to juggle hectic schedules – they can opt to join intakes in January, March, June, August or October.
Taylor’s University is the top private university in Southeast Asia and is one of the very few institutions with strong industry networks in the region.
The reputable education industry leader has been awarded the QS 5-star rating for online learning, ensuring a student’s success after completing their education with Taylor’s University.
