YES is the only institution of higher learning in Malaysia fully endorsed by Edexcel to exclusively offer the BTEC HND qualification in Business Studies, Accounting, Hospitality Business Management, Engineering, Computer Science and Creative Multimedia.
The advantage of BTEC HND is the ability to fast track to a university degree qualification and to be ahead of your peers.
The BTEC (Business & Technology Education Council) is a work-related qualification suitable for a wide range of students, build to accommodate the needs of employers and allow progression to university. A BTEC is a vocational qualification that places emphasis on assignments, projects, practical learning and understanding of courses. They provide a more practical, real-world approach to learning alongside a key theoretical background. BTEC students are assessed on skills and knowledge.
BTEC is awarded by Edexcel, UK’s largest awarding body accredited by the UK Government’s Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA).
YES offers a competitive and affordable fee package that covers both the Diploma and BTEC HND, which is substantially Lower than all other institutions in Malaysia offering the BTEC. Tuition fee is payable based on the number of credits taken each semester.
As a BTEC-approved center, YES carefully and adequately tailors its diploma programmes, assessment instruments and learning outcomes to match the stringents requirements needed to deliver the BTEC HND qualifications. Thus, students will not need to take up additional classes or credit hours to gain the BTEC HND.
The BTEC Level 5 HND is widely recognized as equivalent to one or two years of university education. Most BTEC HND holders will be able to progress directly to the final year (Year 3) when pursuing degree programmes at leading universities worldwide. BTEC HND holders pursuing degree programmes at local institutions in Malaysia are generally exempted from the first year of their degree programme.
The grading criteria for BTEC HND is Pass, Merit or Distinction Distinction (D*) grade equivalent to A-Level A grade (270 points) Distinction (D) grade equivalent to A-Level grade between B and C (225 points) Merit grade equivalent to A-Level grade between C and D (195 points) Pass grade equivalent to A-Level grade between D and E (165 points)
Currently, new students enrolling in 2016 for the following diploma programmes will be automatically eligible for the double award of a YES Diploma and a BTEC HND:
Diploma in Accounting.
Diploma in Business Information Technology.
Diploma in Business Studies.
Diploma in Computer Science.
Diploma in Creative Multimedia Production.
Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Diploma in Hospitality Business Management.