Regconition of Degrees from different University
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Hi guys, i feel like taking a Bachalor Degree from Kaplan above starhub centre Bachalor degree in Marketing, degree awarded by National University of Ireland, Dublin which is ranked 108 in the world. 20 placing below NTU only. But i am worried its not regconised in Singapore. I am really curious how some ppl or some employers check the market rate for degrees or whether its regconise in singapore or not.
I really don't wish to spent 1 and a half years and 18 K or more on that degree ending up it is not regconised and its just a useless piece of paper.
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1.5 years for a degree? How credible do you think that is...
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Go check with PSC.
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The word is Recognised.
bdw.
As important as the paper is. Its whether you are able to use the knowledge u acquired from the learning process. You can be a brilliant person in the interview and get the job, but if one lack substance, he will get the love-letter sooner or later.
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i think compared to someone who put in 3 to 4 yrs to earn his degree in the local U or overseas, what u are talking abt is not as recognised. For sure, in the government sector, ur degree won't be recognised. U may get some luck applying to the private sector.
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Originally posted by red_amoeba:
i think compared to someone who put in 3 to 4 yrs to earn his degree in the local U or overseas, what u are talking abt is not as recognised. For sure, in the government sector, ur degree won’t be recognised.
U may get some luck applying to the private sector.
that is not true. someone got a honour from Uni of LOndon landed herself job in govt co and is doing well. in fact, most MNCs prefer external degree. They like people who can think out of the box -
Originally posted by corebooster:
The word is Recognised.
bdw.
As important as the paper is. Its whether you are able to use the knowledge u acquired from the learning process. You can be a brilliant person in the interview and get the job, but if one lack substance, he will get the love-letter sooner or later.
hello corebie, cny over already. stop thinking of food, 'love letter'
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agree on Fanta's point. Even the Mr Lee also asked sporean to upgrade but he didnt ask ppl to go to those so called gov Recognised Place to get a Paper either u upgrade or kenna down grade...Ur choice.
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Originally posted by red_amoeba:
i think compared to someone who put in 3 to 4 yrs to earn his degree in the local U or overseas, what u are talking abt is not as recognised. For sure, in the government sector, ur degree won’t be recognised.
U may get some luck applying to the private sector.
sorrybut its whether the degree is recognised by the home-country and the region's body.
i know of officers who went into govt svc with degrees from MDIS/SIM/PSB and stuff.
Having the paper is 1 thing, Ability to market yourself, is another.
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I have read something like this somewhere: If it's a technical degree, there are professional bodies such as Board of Engineers, Law Society, Medical Council etc in Singapore that can provide a list of recognised universities. However, if it is a non-technical degree such as business or marketing, the govt will recognise if the university itself is recognised by the local govt of the country where the univerisity is located.
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The reults obtained in the degree matters a lot.
Even if you get an external degree from University of London but if you get a first
class honour or a second class upper honour, then you can still get good job offers
from the government and the private sectors.
But if you get only borderline grades, then you will be very jalat and you will have a
hard time to get a job using the degree especially the degree is not recognised by
PSC.
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Originally posted by corebooster:
sorrybut its whether the degree is recognised by the home-country and the region's body.
i know of officers who went into govt svc with degrees from MDIS/SIM/PSB and stuff.
Having the paper is 1 thing, Ability to market yourself, is another.
MHA does have officers with SIM and PSB... I'm very positive on that...However there are some exception... A Degree in Nursing from Philipines is only considered a diploma...
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generasl degree like business, psychology, finance is recognised.
But not those engineering , medical, law, accountancy ect. need to be certified in singapore.
reason is that the systems used in that country which u are also studying may be different fromthat of singapore.
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Originally posted by ^Acid^ aka s|aO^eH~:
MHA does have officers with SIM and PSB... I'm very positive on that...However there are some exception... A Degree in Nursing from Philipines is only considered a diploma...
they are already in the job who went for part time degree......i think fresh grad may be a problem...
its because these places being govt sectors actually just need a broad based degree....
i think they also hire engineering, psychology, business ect....these places just a cert in degre as long its recognised will do...
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There are alot of alternatives after GCEs.
some people would just take a private diploma and go for a degree, in just 3 years.
food for thought =/
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Originally posted by Calvary:
Hi guys, i feel like taking a Bachalor Degree from Kaplan above starhub centre Bachalor degree in Marketing, degree awarded by National University of Ireland, Dublin which is ranked 108 in the world. 20 placing below NTU only. But i am worried its not regconised in Singapore. I am really curious how some ppl or some employers check the market rate for degrees or whether its regconise in singapore or not.
I really don't wish to spent 1 and a half years and 18 K or more on that degree ending up it is not regconised and its just a useless piece of paper.
there are others who went overseas to spend 60-100k and yet u complain about 18K...
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but core, sometimes it's not about acing the interview but whether you get offered one in the first place based on what they see in your cv
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Originally posted by kenn3th:
There are alot of alternatives after GCEs.
some people would just take a private diploma and go for a degree, in just 3 years.
food for thought =/
i went straight to oz, after gce a level.
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Originally posted by corebooster:
sorrybut its whether the degree is recognised by the home-country and the region's body.
i know of officers who went into govt svc with degrees from MDIS/SIM/PSB and stuff.
Having the paper is 1 thing, Ability to market yourself, is another.
ha...if its MDIS/SIM maybe...Kaplan ...maybe not. also, did they enter as fresh grad or with some years of experience under their belt? If you look at their ads, they always put "recognised degree" - that alone is already discriminating. A degree is a degree - what do you mean recognised degree? -
Nothing beats studying overseas...
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I think every government agencies and employers have their own list of recognised universities. I have a friend who studied part time degree and is now working in a government agency. I guess somehow government agencies will favour degree from govt subsidies universities such as NUS, NTU and SMU for fresh grads. After that, it's the working experience that counts. I do agree that if you're studying full time, it is always best to do it in a proper insitution whether local or overseas rather than attending lessons at private agencies.
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Originally posted by Snoopy81:
I think every government agencies and employers have their own list of recognised universities. I have a friend who studied part time degree and is now working in a government agency. I guess somehow government agencies will favour degree from govt subsidies universities such as NUS, NTU and SMU for fresh grads. After that, it’s the working experience that counts.
I do agree that if you’re studying full time, it is always best to do it in a proper insitution whether local or overseas rather than attending lessons at private agencies.
Isnt SIM a private agency?
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Yes, I think SIM is a private agency because the degree is awarded by the respective university. SIM only provides the facilities for learning.
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If you study overseas in a university of mediocre standing compared to singapore, you probably did it because you cannot get into local uni.
Because it is more expensive, less recognized, spend time away from home.
Unless you get a scholarship, or the uni is better, than go even though you can qualify for local uni.
Besides, the overseas government just want your money, not your citizenship unless you are from a good enough uni. Not all countries is foreignor friendly like singapore...
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Originally posted by skythewood:
If you study overseas in a university of mediocre standing compared to singapore, you probably did it because you cannot get into local uni.
Because it is more expensive, less recognized, spend time away from home.
Unless you get a scholarship, or the uni is better, than go even though you can qualify for local uni.
Besides, the overseas government just want your money, not your citizenship unless you are from a good enough uni. Not all countries is foreignor friendly like singapore...
if u read his posts, think he is only interested to go overseas to experience the four seasons and make friends.