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IN today’s constantly evolving world, it has become more important for individuals to continuously enhance their skills and keep up with the changing environment. As a result, more professionals are choosing to develop their skills and employability by pursuing postgraduate studies.
Synonymous with delivering professionally relevant education, Heriot-Watt University has a track record of excellence that has earned it a number of accolades through the years. It was ranked 37th in the UK and fourth in Scotland according to the Complete University Guide 2016. In addition to that, 90% of its students said they were satisfied overall with their course in over half of the university’s subject areas according to the National Student Survey 2016.
Currently operating out of fi ve campuses – including one in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Heriot-Watt offers a host of postgraduate programmes such as Business Psychology, Business Strategy, Leadership and Change, Quantity Surveying and Construction Management, to name a few.
Pedro Anglaze Chilambe, who hails from Mozambique is currently pursuing Heriot-Watt’s MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change programme.
“Coming from a petroleum engineering background, I realised the need to increase my range of abilities, especially after the downturn in the oil and gas industry. Therefore, I chose to pursue my postgraduate studies to increase my options.
“Strategy has always been a passion of mine, and coincidentally, Heriot-Watt offered the only course that matched what I was looking for, so it was an easy decision,” he said.
He noted that in Heriot-Watt, not only are the teaching staff experts in their own right, but the university also provides vast access to resources.
“Heriot-Watt has placed itself amongst the ranks of the top universities from which companies like to choose their business professionals from, and that, in itself is an advantage.
“More importantly, my postgraduate degree is dually accredited by the Chartered Management Institute of the United Kingdom, a body whose qualifications have become very sought after around the world,” he said.
“What’s more, my course also equipped me with various skills, from looking into competitive strategy, change management to quality management and project management, all of which are valuable skills in today’s business environment,” Pedro added.
For more information on the programmes and scholarships offered at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, visit its campus in Putrajaya during its open days on March 18 and 19, log on to www.hw.edu.my or call 03 8894 3888.