We are pleased to announce that Jesselton College has been awarded a ‘5-Stars: Excellent’ college-based rating by the Ministry of Higher Education under MyQuest 2018/2019. These ratings are a testament to Jesselton College’s consistent dedication to offering students an innovative, cutting-edge educational experience. MyQuest 2018/2019 stars rating system MyQuest is an instrument to evaluate the current performance of private colleges in Malaysia. The evaluation of private colleges is aimed at driving improvements in quality through developmental approaches, ratings and self-assessment. MyQUEST 2018/2019 is also a part of the objective to achieve the Key Results Area (KRA) for Ministry in improving the quality of education in Malaysia. The MyQUEST evaluation system covers dimensions of input, process and output that emphasize five key criteria including student quality, resources quality, quality management system, programme recognition and graduate recognition. 5-Stars quality at JC We are delighted to receive a 5-Stars rating for International Student Services. This highly favourable rating is due to our dedication and commitment towards providing top-notch services and hospitality to each student of the College. Jesselton College strongly believes that innovative higher education industry is all about the experience of learning and achieving, which prepare students for careers in global business. Our students have shown excellent employment prospects. Our graduates have secured employment at some of the biggest Asian companies. Moreover, Jesselton College also strives to develop an entrepreneurial mindset among students therefore, it is not surprising that many of our alumni have become successful entrepreneurs and company founders. In brief,… Read More

By Fung Lan Yong As the job market becomes increasingly competitive, tertiary students need to improve their employability skills to differentiate themselves from the crowd. Enhancing their employability skills will not only give them an edge in the job search, but also position them for jobs with better prospects. Employability means more than just getting a job; jobseekers must exhibit the skills and mindset to gain, create and maintain work; in short, they must be able to perform effectively to contribute to organisational success. In short, having good employability skills allows individuals to get a job, manage their career and adapt to challenging work situations. Personal qualities, teamwork and communication skills According to Chun How Chin, academic manager at Jesselton College Sabah, tertiary students can improve their employability in several ways. "Jobseekers should possess not only the hard skills gained through academic studies, but also the personal qualities that enhance job performance. Tertiary students can enhance their knowledge and skills by enrolling in continuing education or joining internships, besides finding mentors or joining trade associations for enrichment," he began. Tertiary students must develop self-motivation and initiative tend to have better employability. "Employees are expected to work unsupervised, so they must be able to make responsible decisions independently to obtain positive outcomes. They can show that they have initiative by getting relevant training and work experience. Further, they can undertake roles, placements or courses that encourage them to clearly define task requirements and successfully implement them. Since organisations regard self-motivation and… Read More

Jesselton College Sabah lecturer Dr. Fung Lan Yong has published a reference book entitled, Academic writing: Essays for analysis. The book comprises four sections, including the process of composition, academic essays for analysis, sample essays by students and checklists. Published by LAP Germany, the book is available on Amazon.com and other online sites. “Effective academic writing is undoubtedly the key to greater academic achievement and career success. Since most tertiary courses and exams require students to employ the principles of academic writing, ability to elaborate well in writing is essential for demonstrating academic mastery. Similarly, many potential employers prefer candidates who can write well; hence, having effective academic writing skills will make one stand out in the business world, where writing is a neglected skill yet one of the most important to productivity,” elaborated Yong. Fung has 20 years of experience in teaching academic writing and communication skills at college and university. “The main aim of this book is to provide a systematic way to help improve your academic writing skills. It contains different genres of academic essays and each contains a thesis statement, topic sentences and a conclusion. By analysing the essays, you will learn how to structure an academic essay effectively. This book is a good investment to those who wish to enhance their writing skills for academic and career success,” she added. “An essay or project should have an introduction that includes a proper thesis statement that states the main idea of the entire paper. Subsequently, each… Read More

What fresh grads should be focusing on By Fung Lan Yong Published in ‘Daily Express Sabah’ on April 22, 2018, Page 16 Corporate social responsibility and business sustainability have become standard business practices and values of our time. Successful organizations are those that aim to achieve a positive impact on society, while maximising the shared value for business owners, employees, shareholders and stakeholders. At his recent commencement address to the 2018 EU Asia Commencement Ceremony held at Cordis Hotel, Hong Kong, Kota Kinabalu mayor Datuk Yeo Boon Hai urged fresh graduates to promote corporate social responsibility and business sustainability. Stressing that one of most important roles for employees in the corporate world is to improve the public image of their organization, he said, “You want to work in an organization that is committed to various philanthropic causes. Its public image is enhanced by its social responsibility programs and consumers’ awareness of these programs. You can help your organization improve its public image by supporting non-profits through monetary donations, volunteerism, in-kind donations of products and services, and strong partnerships. Remember that consumers feel good about businesses that help and give back to the community. If you help your organization establish a favourable public image, you will experience greater job satisfaction.” Capitalize on the media Yeo elaborated that graduates should be aware of the impact of social media in the corporate world. “It does not matter how much your company is doing to promote environmental sustainability if only few people know about… Read More

We are pleased to announce that Jesselton College has been awarded a ‘5-Stars: Excellent’ college-based rating by the Ministry of Higher Education under MyQuest 2016/2017. In addition, we scored a 5-stars rating in the categories of International Student Services and Social Science, Business, Law. These ratings are a testament to Jesselton College’s consistent dedication to offering students an innovative, cutting-edge educational experience. MyQuest 2016/2017 stars rating system MyQuest is an instrument to evaluate the current performance of private colleges in Malaysia. The evaluation of private colleges is aimed at driving improvements in quality through developmental approaches, ratings and self-assessment. MyQUEST 2016/2017 is also a part of the objective to achieve the Key Results Area (KRA) for Ministry in improving the quality of education in Malaysia. The MyQUEST evaluation system covers dimensions of input, process and output that emphasize five key criteria including student quality, resources quality, quality management system, programme recognition and graduate recognition. 5-Stars quality at JC We are delighted to receive a 5-Stars rating for International Student Services. This highly favourable rating is due to our dedication and commitment towards providing top-notch services and hospitality to each student of the College. Jesselton College strongly believes that innovative higher education industry is all about the experience of learning and achieving, which prepare students for careers in global business. Our students have shown excellent employment prospects. Our graduates have secured employment at some of the biggest Asian companies. Moreover, Jesselton College also strives to develop an entrepreneurial mindset among students… Read More

Commencement at Cordis Hong Kong at Langham Place Jesselton College Sabah’s partner institution, European University, held its 2017 commencement ceremony at Cordis Hong Kong at Langham Place on 21 April 2017. A total of 127 graduates from Malaysia, Vietnam, Japan, Philippines and Hong Kong received their academic scrolls from the President of European University Business School, Dr. Dirk Craen witnessed by the Kota Kinabalu mayor, Datuk Yeo Boon Hai. A total of 69 were awarded Bachelor of Business Administration, with 18 from Jesselton College. Another 35 international graduates received their Masters while 22 their PhD. European University-Jesselton College partnership European University is a triple-accredited tertiary institution with campuses in Barcelona, Geneva, Munich, and Montreux. The academic partnership between Jesselton College and EU was approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), allowing students to complete a Bachelor’s degree in business administration at Jesselton College. This program helps substantially decrease student expenditure, thus promoting Malaysia as a hub of tertiary education. It requires local students to register in both Jesselton College and European University; follow the same syllabi, undergo the same assessment methods, and finally obtain the same qualifications as their European counterparts. In brief, both international and local students are now able to obtain a Bachelor’s degree from European University by attending classes in Sabah without the need to live in Europe. The Jesselton College-European University collaboration makes it possible to for Malaysian students to pursue a degree within an international environment that integrates both North American and European academic curricula.… Read More

Introduction Kuwait Finance House (Malaysia) Berhad (KFH Malaysia) is the first foreign Islamic bank that was granted a licence under the Islamic Banking Act (Malaysia) 1983 on 8 May 2005. KFH Malaysia commenced Branch Operations on 8 August 2005. A wholly-owned subsidiary of KFH, the move to set up an office in Malaysia was on the heels of Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM's) decision to open up the country's Islamic banking industry to qualified foreign players as recommended under its Financial Sector Master Plan. As the regional headquarters of KFH in the Asia-Pacific region, KFH’s main role is to provide innovative Shariah-based financial solutions to our customers. In addition, KFH act as the intermediary and facilitator to promote two-way investments and trade between Malaysia, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Furthermore, Kuwait Finance House (Labuan) Berhad is licenced to carry on offshore banking business in the Federal Territory of Labuan. Jesselton College - School of Business had organized this industrial visit for students from three different programmes in Jesselton College. Understanding towards banking daily operation is the main learning outcomes for this industrial visit. On top of that, activities related to marketing of banking and financing products were shown by the personnel from Kuwait Finance House. The objectives of this visit are to provide students with exposure and insight to the real working environment in banking industry as well as linking the visit experience towards course materials that conducted during lecture. Visit Timetable Time (Duration) Activities 8.45a.m Arrival of students, lecturers and personnel… Read More

Before getting into the business world, college students should develop certain leadership skills, including a sense of responsibility and effective communication skills. At Jesselton College, students have many opportunities to develop a sense of responsibility, for example, by doing group projects and engaging in such extracurricular activities as sports and community service. As for effective communication, college life offers countless opportunities for students to interact with others, from other students to campus administrators to leaders of other groups, which in turn encourage them to improve their networking skills. Further, problem-solving acumen and persuasive ability are another two leadership attributes that can be developed while still in college. At Jesselton College, the responsibilities of satisfying the requirements of various subjects, coping with personal obligations and effectively performing their role as project leader encourage students to strengthen their problem-solving skills while enhancing their multitasking ability before they enter the professional world. Besides problem-solving, the ability to persuade a group about its goals and purpose is something that students can develop on campus. Jesselton College encourages students to assume leadership roles so that they can have the opportunity to persuasively speak in front of different groups that in turn builds the poise and self-assurance that they will need as leaders in the corporate world. Leaders must have the ability to manage a group, including overseeing operational procedures, devising budgets and setting priorities. Once enrolled in Jesselton College, students will develop management skills in various ways, for instance, by running a student representative council… Read More

EU Business School (EU) is thrilled to announce that our Online MBA program has been ranked 14th in the world in the QS Distance/Online MBA Ranking 2017, scoring 96/100 for student quality and 100/100 for student diversity. QS, the leading provider of world university rankings, have today released the fifth edition of their annual QS Distance/Online MBA Ranking. The table ranks the world’s top 40 programs and is a valuable resource for the ever-increasing number of students undertaking an online MBA. The QS Distance/Online MBA Ranking 2017 is based on the combined findings of an in-depth questionnaire submitted by international business schools about their online MBA programs, in addition to another survey completed by international employers who hire MBA graduates. The results of both surveys are then used to produce the final score which ranks the competing online MBA programs. All distance and online courses are judged on several categories: employability, student quality, establishment in the online MBA market, faculty and teaching, class experience and diversity. Statistics such as the degree completion rate, the average years of work experience among students, the average GMAT score and the number of nationalities enrolled in the program are also taken into consideration when formulating the overall score used to rank the programs. EU’s impressive ranking is a testament to our consistent dedication to excellence and innovation, offering tomorrow’s leaders a cutting-edge educational experience both online and on campus. To view the QS Distance/Online MBA Ranking 2017 go to: www.topmba.com/mba-rankings/online-mba-rankings/2017 About EU: EU Business… Read More